As of Dec. 10 , the Varsity hockey team has already gained a record of 5-1-2, has played a number of memorable games, and has racked up 41 goals.

“I think they play together well,” Head coach Paul Bruemmer said. “There’s a real good chemistry among the kids.”

This year Bruemmer took the position as head coach, for the Knights while Adam Tesson and Bryan Fuhler occupy the position as assistant coaches. Bruemmer has been coaching Knights’ hockey for three years along with Tesson and Fuhler.

“I was happy to hear that he was the new head coach because most of us are a lot more comfortable with him because he was our JV coach last year,” senior Johnny McPeak said.

This year the team has four juniors and ten seniors. The number of seniors this year has made an expansive impact on the teams’ success so far.

“I think what makes the team this year different from teams in previous years, is the fact that there is a larger number of seniors,” Fuhler said. “They [the seniors] understand their roles, and they play at a higher level.”

Along with the teams’ other contributing factors for their success so far, the team is enthusiastic about the new captains that will be helping the team this season. The captains are chosen by the coaches based on leadership skills, experience, and trust. This year they are seniors Michael Comer, Justin Kendall, and Matt Stobart.

“Our three captains will be a big part of the team this year,” senior Robby Friedlein said.

Often overlooked, the crowd also plays a large role in the team’s success.

“I would like to see more people out there, more of the student body,” Bruemmer said. “And I think we are a fun team to watch this year. We’re a lot better than we were last year.”