Mater Dei Ice Hockey returns for the 2021-2022 season Isabelle Alyn and Nathaniel Calilung November 18, 2021
![LAST DITCH EFFORT Freshman Max Chyczewski chases after sophomore Phoenix Dickinson, who has the puck, to prevent her from scoring. Defense is an important part of a hockey team, and being able to chase after a player with a puck and stopping them from scoring is an essential part of that role. “Something that can be really rewarding [about playing center/forward] is being able to have more chances to score,” Dickinson said.](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_1490-1200x790.jpeg)
![SHREDDING THE ICE: Junior Jeremy Son, an offensive player for the hockey team, skates by an opponent going for the puck. After hours of weekly practice sessions with his teammates and coaches, Son’s skills on the ice have become second-nature. “I like how [coach Lucas Romero] teaches us how to hit and score properly,” Son said. “At this level, we [need to] learn the proper technique to hit right because hitting can be dangerous at times.” (Photo courtesy of Tej Gahdavi)](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_0502-900x571.jpg)