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Blue Devils top EHL All-Stars in overtime thriller

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 9, 2023November 7, 2023

November 9, 2023November 7, 2023

ADA PACHUCINSKI Special to The Leader With the start of the hockey season, the Blue Devils played host to the EHL All-Stars on Friday, Oct. 20 for an exhilarating scrimmage, leading to a 3-2 win in overtime. The game garnered enthusiastic support from Fredonia’s student body, with significant appearances from......

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Blue Devil sports roundup: 11/7/23

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 7, 2023November 8, 2023

November 7, 2023November 8, 2023

MATT VOLZ Sports Editor The beginning of November typically signals somewhat of a lull in Fredonia sports, as most fall sports have come to a close but some winter sports have yet to begin. The men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are currently in season, but they were off......

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Home field advantage: Ultimate frisbee team takes on a tournament at home

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 22, 2023October 17, 2023

October 22, 2023October 17, 2023

BROCK PAPKE Special to The Leader Photo by ALEXANDRA GILES | Asst. Photo Editor For many athletes, a tournament is a testament to competition, athleticism and team bonding. You drive an hour or more to other colleges, sometimes even another state, to play against 3-4 random teams to win, all......

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Brian Rigali: skating into new territory

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 20, 2023October 17, 2023

October 20, 2023October 17, 2023

MITCHELL HORUCY Staff Writer The men’s hockey team will have a new coach behind the boards this season, as Brian Rigali joins head coach Jeff Meredith as an assistant coach. A graduate of the University of Connecticut (UConn), Rigali was a member of the men’s hockey team for all four......

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Fredonia Blue Devils vs. EHL All-Stars

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 19, 2023October 17, 2023

October 19, 2023October 17, 2023

PARKER GURNETT Special to The Leader Fredonia hockey will look to claim the name of “All-Stars” on Oct. 20. That night, the team will play a preseason scrimmage against the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) All-Stars. The EHL is a hockey league of 23 teams in four divisions, similar to the......

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Fredonia’s swimming and diving teams dip their toes into a new season

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 18, 2023October 18, 2023

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023

MASON NEALE Special to The Leader Dive into the excitement and splash into the fun, because the upcoming Fredonia swimming and diving season is going to make some waves! “I really like where our team is at right now, we have a great group of people, they all are really......

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Blue Devil sports roundup 10/15/23

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 18, 2023October 18, 2023

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023

MATT VOLZ Sports Editor WOMEN’S TENNIS The women’s tennis season was ultimately cut a bit short, as their final match was canceled due to inclement weather. The Blue Devils were set to face Penn State Behrend in Erie, P.A. on Wednesday, Oct. 11. As a result, Fredonia finished 2-9 on......

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What’s new on ‘Big Blue’?

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 10, 2023October 3, 2023

October 10, 2023October 3, 2023

MATT VOLZ Sports Editor Be sure to tune in to “Big Blue Sports Podcast” every Wednesday morning from 10 to 11 a.m.! Each week, I talk about Fredonia sports, provide sports news updates, recap Bills games and more! I’ll also make my picks for the upcoming NFL games and recap......

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Kicking it with the family: Jordan and Jacob Niccola

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 9, 2023October 3, 2023

October 9, 2023October 3, 2023

MITCHELL HORUCY Staff Writer It’s rare to have a sibling play the same collegiate sport as you. It’s even more rare for siblings to play for the same college, which is the case for Jordan and Jacob Niccola. Both Jordan, a freshman social work major, and Jacob, a junior accounting......

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Intramural sports: a ‘pro’ of not going pro

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 6, 2023October 3, 2023

October 6, 2023October 3, 2023

MASON NEALE Special to The Leader Who hasn’t had the dream to one day be a professional athlete? Many people wanted to be the next Odell Beckham, Jr., Kobe Bryant or Lionel Messi as they grew up. However, most soon realized that fewer than 10% of high school athletes make......

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Blue Devils top EHL All-Stars in overtime thriller

Blue Devil sports roundup: 11/7/23

Home field advantage: Ultimate frisbee team takes on a tournament at home

Brian Rigali: skating into new territory

Fredonia Blue Devils vs. EHL All-Stars

Fredonia’s swimming and diving teams dip their toes into a new season

Blue Devil sports roundup 10/15/23

What’s new on ‘Big Blue’?

Kicking it with the family: Jordan and Jacob Niccola

Intramural sports: a ‘pro’ of not going pro