McKinney Ice Hockey Weekend Recap: Varsity Gold, Varsity Bronze, and Junior Varsity Bronze
It was a competitive weekend across all levels for McKinney Ice Hockey, with Varsity Gold, Varsity Bronze, and Junior Varsity Bronze each finishing with a record of 1-1-1. The results highlight early-season progress, strong individual performances, and key areas of focus moving forward.
Varsity Gold
McKinney’s Varsity Gold squad battled through a balanced weekend, finishing 1-1-1. The team averaged 1.7 goals per game while maintaining a solid penalty kill rate of 86 percent. Although the power play has yet to convert this season, the group’s defensive structure kept them competitive in each matchup.
Goaltender Andrew Demma anchored the effort in net, turning away 64 of 70 shots faced. His 2.05 goals-against average and .914 save percentage were among the bright spots, keeping McKinney in tight contests.
Offensively, production has been led by a pair of skaters with four points apiece, combining goal-scoring ability and playmaking to generate opportunities. While the goal differential remains narrow at -1, Varsity Gold enters the next stretch with momentum after ending the weekend on a win.
Varsity Bronze
The Varsity Bronze team also posted a 1-1-1 record, showcasing its offensive depth. Averaging 4.7 goals per game, McKinney’s attack spread across multiple skaters, with three players leading the way in goals and assists. This balanced scoring has given the team the ability to pressure opponents in all three zones.
Despite the offensive output, the team finished the weekend with a -4 goal differential, signaling areas of improvement on the defensive side. Goaltenders Aiden Towers and Connor Sherwood faced significant pressure, combining for 77 saves on 84 shots across three games. Their resilience in net provided the opportunity for McKinney to stay competitive in high-scoring contests.
The group’s next challenge will be tightening defensive coverage while maintaining its offensive firepower, a formula that could prove decisive as the season develops.
Junior Varsity Bronze
Junior Varsity Bronze closed the weekend with a strong 1-1-1 record and an encouraging +4 goal differential, signaling consistent play across all three games. The team averaged 3.0 goals per contest while also excelling on special teams. Their penalty kill was flawless at 100 percent, and the power play capitalized at a 14 percent clip.
Goaltending was a highlight, with the rotation of Noah Ashley, London Mariani, and Jacob Lewis combining for excellent numbers. Ashley posted a perfect save percentage in limited time, while Mariani turned in a .960 save percentage and Lewis contributed key minutes to round out a reliable trio.
Offensively, multiple players contributed, with two skaters tied at four points apiece leading the attack. The balanced scoring and commitment to defensive structure are early signs that this group is developing quickly.
McKinney Ice Hockey continues to show strong depth across its programs, with each team finding ways to compete and set a foundation for the season. Full statistics and schedules are available at mckinneyicehockey.org