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| Landon ice hockey punctuates championship season with repeat No. 1 ranking | Landon ice hockey punctuates championship season with repeat No. 1 ranking |
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| During Landon’s undefeated run to its first Mid-Atlantic Prep Hockey League championship in 2011, the Bears’ middle school team made a habit of sticking around the rink after practice to watch the varsity. When it was time for those boys to step into the spotlight on varsity, the chemistry and aspirations the Bears began cultivating before high school began proved as valuable as their skill. | During Landon’s undefeated run to its first Mid-Atlantic Prep Hockey League championship in 2011, the Bears’ middle school team made a habit of sticking around the rink after practice to watch the varsity. When it was time for those boys to step into the spotlight on varsity, the chemistry and aspirations the Bears began cultivating before high school began proved as valuable as their skill. |
| Landon won its second consecutive MAPHL title in dominant fashion last month, and the Bears finish another banner season atop The Post’s rankings. Landon’s last No. 1 finish came in 2012, when it also repeated as league champions. | Landon won its second consecutive MAPHL title in dominant fashion last month, and the Bears finish another banner season atop The Post’s rankings. Landon’s last No. 1 finish came in 2012, when it also repeated as league champions. |
| “I remember being in seventh grade watching Sam Anas and those guys lift trophies and it made me think, I want to do that,” senior goaltender Jack Concannon said. “We’ve all had our sights set on winning since middle school, so to win two championships is surreal.” | “I remember being in seventh grade watching Sam Anas and those guys lift trophies and it made me think, I want to do that,” senior goaltender Jack Concannon said. “We’ve all had our sights set on winning since middle school, so to win two championships is surreal.” |
| After learning the basics of the game in elementary school, Concannon lost interest and quit playing hockey. But when the middle school team needed a back-up goaltender, he was coaxed into joining. In his final high school game, Concannon made 30 saves as Landon (22-2) rolled over Gonzaga in the MAPHL final, 8-1. | After learning the basics of the game in elementary school, Concannon lost interest and quit playing hockey. But when the middle school team needed a back-up goaltender, he was coaxed into joining. In his final high school game, Concannon made 30 saves as Landon (22-2) rolled over Gonzaga in the MAPHL final, 8-1. |
| “Jack played unbelievable in that game. The game was closer to 8-1, but he made a bunch of saves to keep Gonzaga out that goalies don’t usually make,” said senior captain Michael Soraci, who led the team in points with 32 goals and 21 assists. “We had a fine finish to us that day, and luck was on our side.” | “Jack played unbelievable in that game. The game was closer to 8-1, but he made a bunch of saves to keep Gonzaga out that goalies don’t usually make,” said senior captain Michael Soraci, who led the team in points with 32 goals and 21 assists. “We had a fine finish to us that day, and luck was on our side.” |
| In a 7-4 loss to No. 4 Gonzaga (20-9-4) on Jan. 8, Landon led 4-2 after two periods before the Eagles ripped off four power play goals in a dominant final period. In the championship rematch, Landon’s defense held Gonzaga scoreless on seven power-play opportunities. | In a 7-4 loss to No. 4 Gonzaga (20-9-4) on Jan. 8, Landon led 4-2 after two periods before the Eagles ripped off four power play goals in a dominant final period. In the championship rematch, Landon’s defense held Gonzaga scoreless on seven power-play opportunities. |
| “We came into the first Gonzaga game scared. I’d never beaten Gonzaga before in my high school career, so they were this giant hockey powerhouse that we didn’t have to face in last year’s playoffs because we got lucky,” senior defenseman Ben Gilbert said. “Before the championship game, we talked about how they’re the ones who should be scared. We played fearless with nothing to lose, and Jack played out of his mind, which always helps on the penalty kill.” | “We came into the first Gonzaga game scared. I’d never beaten Gonzaga before in my high school career, so they were this giant hockey powerhouse that we didn’t have to face in last year’s playoffs because we got lucky,” senior defenseman Ben Gilbert said. “Before the championship game, we talked about how they’re the ones who should be scared. We played fearless with nothing to lose, and Jack played out of his mind, which always helps on the penalty kill.” |
| Landon also captured its 11th straight Interstate Athletic Conference title this winter. While they were finishing out their varsity careers in style, Landon’s seniors are confident that the Bears’ next title team was watching. | Landon also captured its 11th straight Interstate Athletic Conference title this winter. While they were finishing out their varsity careers in style, Landon’s seniors are confident that the Bears’ next title team was watching. |
| “I know a few of those younger kids because I see them at every game. They’ll get there chance at the trophy,” Jordan said. “Coach [Hans] Farnstrom goes down and coaches some of their middle school practices, so it’s not just Landon varsity hockey, it’s Landon hockey — varsity, JV and middle school — which is pretty cool.” | “I know a few of those younger kids because I see them at every game. They’ll get there chance at the trophy,” Jordan said. “Coach [Hans] Farnstrom goes down and coaches some of their middle school practices, so it’s not just Landon varsity hockey, it’s Landon hockey — varsity, JV and middle school — which is pretty cool.” |
| Churchill crushed Annapolis/Old Mill, 11-0, to win its third Maryland Student Hockey League title in four years. . . . Stone Bridge capped its second straight undefeated run through the Northern Virginia Scholastic Hockey League with a 6-0 win. . . . Sixth-seeded Woodbridge upset Patriot and Broad Run on its way to the NVSHL final. . . . South River finished strong to win a second consecutive Eastern Conference title. | Churchill crushed Annapolis/Old Mill, 11-0, to win its third Maryland Student Hockey League title in four years. . . . Stone Bridge capped its second straight undefeated run through the Northern Virginia Scholastic Hockey League with a 6-0 win. . . . Sixth-seeded Woodbridge upset Patriot and Broad Run on its way to the NVSHL final. . . . South River finished strong to win a second consecutive Eastern Conference title. |
| 1. Landon (22-2) Last ranked: 1 | |
| 2. Churchill (24-1-1) LR: 2 | |
| 3. Stone Bridge (13-0) LR: 3 | |
| 4. Gonzaga (20-9-4) LR: 4 | |
| 5. Annapolis/Old Mill (15-2-1) LR: 6 | |
| 6. St. Albans (10-5-1) LR: 5 | |
| 7. Woodbridge (10-4) LR: NR | |
| 8. DeMatha (17-11-2) LR: 9 | |
| 9. South River (13-3) LR: NR | |
| 10. Marriotts Ridge (14-2) LR: 7 | |
| Dropped out: McLean (10-1) LR: 7 Broadneck (9-4) LR: 10 | |
| Final records. |