Finding the Team
First, I typed in "Everett High ffuts fo hockey" into the search bar, and bam! A whole bunch of stuff popped up. It turned out they're actually a co-op team, which I guess means they combine players from a few different schools - Revere and Malden, to be exact. Cool, more the merrier, right?
Diving into the Details
Next, I wanted to see who's actually playing this year. I found this website, not sure what it's called, but they had the whole team roster available for download. It's a PDF, so I grabbed that and started checking out the players' names. It was pretty cool to see all the different positions and who plays where.
Checking the Schedule
Of course, I also needed to know when they're playing. I stumbled upon another site that listed their entire schedule. It looks like they've got a bunch of games lined up, and some of them are even live-streamed! I made a mental note to check those out, especially if I can't make it to the games in person.
Learning About the League
Now, this is where things got really interesting. It seems like the Everett team is part of something bigger - the Western Hockey League (WHL), and they're in the U.S. Division. These guys are pretty serious! Apparently, they joined the WHL as an expansion team back in the 2003-04 season. I read up a bit on the history of the league, and it's pretty wild how many teams have come and gone over the years.
Digging Deeper into the Team
I found some articles talking about the team's performance, and it sounds like they're doing pretty well. They were locked into the third seed in the Western Conference, which is a big deal. There were also some mentions of players to watch out for, like Carter Bear and Tyler MacKenzie. I jotted those names down because it'd be fun to follow their progress throughout the season.
Exploring More
There's also something called "My Hockey Live" that I came across. They broadcast live games for high school, prep, club, and amateur hockey in Massachusetts. It looks like a great resource for keeping up with the local hockey scene, so I bookmarked that page for sure.
Getting Excited
And then I read something that really got me hyped. The team has qualified for the MIAA Div. 2 State Tournament! They're the No. 8 seed in the North sectional. This is huge! I'm definitely going to try to catch some of their tournament games if I can.
Honestly, I spent hours going through all this stuff. It's amazing how much information is out there once you start looking. I feel like I have a pretty good grasp of the Everett High hockey scene now, and I'm actually excited to follow the team this season. Who knows, maybe I'll even become a regular at their games! It's been a fun little project, and I'm glad I took the time to learn more about these guys.
