The student-run newspaper of Northwood School in Lake Placid.
Hurricane Irma was the most devastating Atlantic hurricane seen in nearly twenty years. Several Northwood students reside or have family in the Sunshine State. The hurricane was the first category five storm to hit the United States in more than a decade.
Seniors Alec Herman and Sierra Benjamin live in usually sunny Florida when not attending school. [Read more…]
What began as one NFL quarterback kneeling during the national anthem to protest racism and police brutality has led to hundreds of players, coaches and front office staff protesting President Trump in a turn of events that has divided the nation.
The 49ers’ Eric Reid and Colin Kaepernick during the national anthem prior to the game against the Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego, California. Photo: Getty Images
With the hockey season officially underway, the prep team traveled to Byfield, Massachusetts to play their first two games against the Middlesex Bears at Governor’s Academy on September 30th and October 1st. They came out victorious for an undefeated weekend. With those two wins, the prep team was the only team at Northwood to still be undefeated.
Junior Alex Ray in recent Prep team action at the Olympic Center.
President Donald Trump took aim at Stephen Curry, one of the most recognizable athletes in the world. Trump disinvited Curry, the leader of the NBA champion Golden State Warriors, from the White House and directly inserted himself into a fiery debate over race, social justice, and athlete activism through his comments in social media. [Read more…]
Sierra Benjamin ’18 fires a shot from the point.
The Huskies extended their five-game win streak this weekend by taking down the Cornwall Typhoons on Saturday morning. It was an all-around team effort as the Huskies faced many obstacles in the game. Injuries and SATs took a toll on the Huskies’ bench, causing a few plays to be out of the lineup. The girls persisted, winning the home game 4-2 in front of a big Family Weekend crowd.
Four different players tallied goals for the Huskies. Lexi Hooper (Forward, 2020) started the scoring early in the first. A few seconds later Keely Rose (Forward, 2018) buried a beautiful backdoor shot to put the Huskies up 2-0 only minutes into the game. Before the end of the first, Moe Tsukimoto (Forward, 2018) and Kendall Dubin (Forward, 2018) netted one apiece to extend the Huskies lead to 4-0. [Read more…]
It is that time of year again. No, not the leaves changing color or the temperature getting cooler. Its nearing the start of the NBA season, which means Fantasy basketball. Fantasy sports are a pretty big deal during their respective seasons. Football, baseball, hockey, golf, and more are played on Fantasy. But, there is none like basketball. To the students here at Northwood, it is no joke.
Fantasy basketball is officially up and running at Northwood school. A group of ten students have started a league this year, and to those students, this is serious business. The league recently had their draft night, in which each player was able to pick the players they wanted, if they were available. [Read more…]
The Northwood Junior hockey team traveled to Salem, New Hampshire for the second of a three weekend series at the New England Fall Prep League. The Huskies went 3-1 in 4 tough games.
Sophomore Cody Monds ’20 in the 2017 Northwood Invitational.
It was important for the Huskies to start off their big weekend with a win, and they did just that with a 7-1 victory over Rothesay Netherwood. ‘‘It was important to us to score early and get some momentum right away,” said Cole Leal (2019, Defense). The Huskies jumped out to an early lead, scoring 5 goals right away in the first period with help from Sam DiBitetto (2018, Forward) who added 2 goals along with Santeri Hartikainen (2018, Forward) and Logan Stewart (2018, Defense) who added their first goals wearing a Northwood sweater along with Cameron Plourde (2019, Forward) who scored his first goal. Later on, Plourde added his second and Tommy Bannister (2020, Forward) added one. It was a great team win and a strong showing by Jake Mucitelli ’19 in net. [Read more…]
Coming off of two strong wins in Byfield Massachusetts, the prep team could have been the only undefeated hockey team at Northwood. The team didn’t have to do as much traveling this weekend as they were just up the street at the Lake Placid Olympic center. They played their two games against Rice prep during parents weekend on October 6th and 7th. With their families in the stands, the Huskies sure put on a show, splitting the weekend and winning the first game by a nail biting score of 2-1. The second game was lost in a 3-4 shootout.
Alex Ray ’18 has a scoring chance vs. Rice. Photo: provided
In game one, the Huskies started out with a rough and shaky first period, ending the period with a 1-1 tie. The game was physical and fast paced. The Huskies came out for the second period flying from the start. The game ended with a 2-1 score in favor of the Huskies. Rico DiMatteo ‘20 was in net for the victory. Goals from John Biechler (2019, Forward) and Finlay Ulrick (2019, Forward) sealed the Huskies’ third win of the season.
“I thought in the first game we could have done a lot better. Especially in our defensive zone,” said junior forward Finlay Ulrick. “Having said that, it’s always nice to win at home and it was great to score a goal as well. The second game was a tough one. We showed great character to come back and tie the game late in the third. When it comes to a shootout, it’s anyone’s game. Unfortunately, we came out on the losing end. I think the boys can learn that we need to work hard 100% of the time and give the other team no opportunities.”
In game two, the Huskies came out of the locker room, led by starting goalie Wyatt Friedlander ‘19, looking like they were ready to go back and battle the physical Knights of Rice prep. The game was teeter-tottering back and forth with the scoring. After the first period of play, the score was tied 1-1.
After the second period of play, there was no scoring. Finally, by the end of a thrilling third period, The Huskies and the Knights were tied.
Overtime came to an end without resolution, and it was time for a shootout. It didn’t work out in the end for the Huskies who they lost 1-0 in the shootout, with a final score of 3-4.
Coach Dave Vitale gave a recap on what the team could have done better and what they need to do as a team moving forward. “We got off to a slow start, but I think we played well overall against Rice,” said Vitale. “Our goalies were great, and we were able to capitalize off a couple Rice turnovers. I thought we showed a lot, coming back from down two goals to tie the game on Saturday. Moving forward, we know we have to improve our defensive zone coverage and our breakouts, but we have a lot of reason to be optimistic for this season.”
The Northwood Headmaster’s Council has proposed to change the way study hall is conducted. In order to get quick approval of their proposal, the group of senior student leaders met with Northwood School’s Board of Trustees on September 22nd.
Olivia Skriloff ’18
A member of the Council, Olivia Skriloff ‘18, said the goal was to “increase freedoms as students get older.” The idea that study hall needs to be reformed is an idea that has circulated the school for years, yet there has been no action. This year’s Headmaster’s Council has decided to take action, and convincing the Board would be no small task.
The Headmaster’s Council outlined why the current system should be changed. The base issue revolved around the school’s mission statement: “Northwood School fosters growth in young people so that they may engage their world and lead lives of consequence.” [Read more…]
On October 2nd the New York Rangers came to the Olympic Center in Lake Placid for a special team bonding experience and practice in order to prepare for their upcoming season. Their practice at the USA rink was open to the public.
Lake Placid, a hockey-crazy town that hosted the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, had hundreds of visitors from all around the North Country. This included people from Massena, Ellenburg, even one family from New Jersey. The rink was packed with intrigued fans and people excited to watch professional hockey.
New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist greets fans looking for autographs following Monday’s team practice at the Olympic Center’s USA Rink. The Rangers worked out before a packed rink of 500 fans as they prepared to open the NHL regular season on Thursday. (Adirondack Daily Enterprise photo — Lou Reuter)
Daniel Lambert ‘18 a hockey player on the Northwood Junior hockey team said “I am pumped to have had them here, I think the whole community of Lake Placid was looking forward to it.”
The Rangers are currently one of the best NHL teams, and have one of the best goaltenders in Henrik Lundqvist. Lundqvist, along with other stars, such as Rick Nash or Ryan McDonagh, were at the Rangers practice along with the rest of their roster.
The Rangers are currently 3-3 in the preseason, but they are gearing up for their first regular season game against the Colorado Avalanche at Madison Square Garden three days after their visit to Lake Placid.
