Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Sophomore Cooper Fox crunches a defender against the glass. Even though he is only a sophomore, Foxs talent and skill have helped the Bucs greatly this season.

Bucs hockey dominates Kalamazoo United in big road test

Nick Garvale, Reporter December 5, 2017

What Happened: The Grand Haven varsity hockey team competed against Kalamazoo United last Saturday and came out victorious with a four to one win. Adding to the score sheet was senior Brandon Beeler finishing...

Sophomore Gavin Baldwin brings the puck back around during a rush toward the opposing teams net. Stellar defensive play paired with an unrelenting offense led the Bucs to easy win.

Bucs hockey lights up scoreboard en route to victory over Jenison

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief December 2, 2017

What Happened: This past game could be thought of as the best the Bucs have played all season, as they went on the road to face Tier 3 O.K. Red rival, Jenison, which ended up as a 6-2 dismantling of the...

Buccaneer defender takes puck in the defensive zone.

Bucs open conference play with Friday night road clash

Jack Reus, Sports Editor December 1, 2017

What: The Grand Haven varsity hockey team travels to Georgetown ice arena to play against Jenison for their hardest test so far this season and quite possibly the toughest conference game of the year....

Junior Kyle Eveland attacks the net late in a contest during the Kentwood tournament this past weekend. Eveland needed to give it his all in order to help the Bucs pull out a much needed victory.

Bucs hockey takes down Portage Northern with late-game heroics

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief November 29, 2017

What Happened: The Bucs closed out an early season tournament with a nail-biter victory over Portage Northern, winning 5-4. It was a solid response after dropping a close game in OT the night before. Senior...

Senior Austin Fox leads the Bucs attack across into the offensive zone. He will be looked to as a key leader this season for Grand Haven.

Hard-hitting Bucs lose home opener in OT

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief November 18, 2017

What Happened: Grand Haven began their 2017-18 hockey campaign with a clash against Byron Center. The contest ended up not going in the Bucs favor, as they lost 3-2 in overtime. Grand Haven opened the...

Sophomore Kyle Eveland lands a big hit, trying to spark a Buccaneer comeback in the game Wednesday.

Hockey team takes hefty defeat in final home game

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief February 23, 2017

What happened: The Bucs Hockey team took on Grand Rapids Christian Wednesday night in what was an evening the Bucs did not want to remember, a 5-1 loss to close out their 2016-2017 season at home. The...

 Coach Keegan Ferris takes a hands on approach during the first week of hockey practice. Ferris previously coached at Forest Hills Central and graduated from Grand Valley University in 2014.

Keegan Ferris claims hockey coaching position, high expectations for players

Tyler VandenBrand, Reporter November 24, 2015

Keegan Ferris took the job opening for the Grand Haven hockey team with a simple vision: for the team to improve every day they take the ice and uphold the “Tradition of Excellence”. To say that...

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