'Twas the tournament finale, and all through Thorton Park,
The Mustangs were stirring, ready to leave their mark.
The skates were laced tight, the sticks taped with care,
In hopes that redemption soon would be there...
THE CAT CURSE IS BROKEN
Last night, the JV Mustangs did the impossible: down 3-1 heading into the third period against the Benedictine Bengals, they rallied to score THREE UNANSWERED GOALS and finally—FINALLY—defeated a cat team this week. The curse is lifted. The nightmare is over.
Tonight? The host Shaker Red Raiders, and we need to talk about this mascot situation.
Shaker invites us to their tournament and shows up with a mascot that's literally a medieval knight riding a horse. So basically, they're fighting Mustangs... while riding a mustang. That's like challenging someone to a race and then stealing their car keys first. The strategy is bold, we'll give them that.
Featuring freshman speedsters #19 Lucas Haigh and #4 Anderson Purtell, who just learned last night that third periods are where legends are made. Down two goals? No problem. Comeback mode activated? Always. Now they're bringing that energy into the host's barn to prove that wild Mustangs will always outrun some knight's overworked ride.
One horse runs free. The other has a guy in armor sitting on it. We know which one wins.
🏒 Strongsville JV vs Shaker
📅 Wednesday, December 10
⏰ 5:15 PM
📍 Thorton Park Arena
Cats: defeated. Momentum: real. Home team: next. 🎄
#MustangsHockey #ShakerTourney 🐴💚⚔️
The JV Mustangs head to Thorton Park Arena for the Shaker Holiday Hockey Tournament—the longest-running ice hockey tournament in Ohio since 1969. That's 55 years of tradition, history, and prestige.
First opponent? The Benedictine Bengals.
Oh, for the love of— ANOTHER CAT?!
Look, let's address the elephant in the room. Or rather, the cats. We've lost to TWO feline teams this week already. Wildcats got us. Panthers got us. And now here come the Bengals with their stripes and their attitude, probably thinking this is an easy W because apparently cats own us now.
Absolutely not. This stops today.
Featuring young colts #16 Nate Novic and #5 Mikey Giampietro, who have had ENOUGH of this week's cat parade. Two losses? Fine. That was a learning experience. Character building. Growth opportunity. Whatever helps us sleep at night.
But three? Three would be a pattern. Three would mean we have a legitimate cat problem. Three would require an intervention.
So here's the deal, Benedictine: You're cat #3, and we're 0-2 against your species this week. Which means you're walking into an absolute buzzsaw of frustrated Mustangs who are TIRED of losing to anything with whiskers.
Redemption starts now.
🏒 Strongsville JV vs Benedictine
📅 Tuesday, December 10
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Thorton Park Arena
Cat #3. Record vs cats: 0-2. Stakes: Everything. 🎄
#MustangsHockey #ShakerTourney #CatRedemption 🐴💚😾
Feline Weekend™ continues as the Strongsville Mustangs face the Elyria Catholic Panthers tomorrow at The BAM, and after Friday's loss to Mayfield, let's just say the Mustangs have some feels about cats right now.
Featuring Junior defenseman Eric Dubski, a guy who apparently missed the memo that defensemen are supposed to stay back and play defense. Instead, Eric spends his time doing rude things like jumping into the rush, quarterbacking the power play, and putting pucks in the back of the net like he forgot what position he plays.
Panthers are sleek, stealthy predators. Cool. Eric Dubski is basically a 6-foot spray bottle; cats see him coming and immediately regret their life choices. And after Friday? He's really not in the mood for more cats.
Christmas music. Food bank donations. Redemption against cats. It's the most wonderful game of the year.
🏒 Strongsville vs Elyria Catholic
📅 Sunday, December 8
⏰ 2:40 PM
📍 BAM Arena
FREE ENTRY with a donation to the Strongsville Food Bank!
Most needed: Cereal, Tuna, Mac & Cheese, Applesauce cups, Jelly, Peanut Butter, Hormel "Completes"
Help us Fill the Net—both literally and for families in need. 🎄
#MustangsHockey #FillTheNet #FelineWeekend 🐴💚🐾
The Strongsville Mustangs host the Mayfield Wildcats Friday at The BAM, and we need to talk about Senior Captain Cole Clark—aka "The Wall."
Mayfield's bringing their Wildcats. Cool mascot. Very fierce. Except wildcats are basically just big outdoor cats, and we all know how cats react to obstacles: they sit down, stare at it judgmentally, then walk away and knock something off a table out of spite.
Bad news, Mayfield: Cole Clark IS the obstacle. The man doesn't move. He doesn't flinch. He just stands there between the pipes like a 6-foot brick fortress while your shots bounce off into the corner and your players wonder why they didn't just bring a laser pointer instead.
Cole's seen it all. Breakaways? Denied. Deflections? Robbed. Your hopes and dreams? Crushed. The man guards the crease like it owes him money, and Friday the Wildcats are about to learn that cats don't knock down walls—they just get confused, bored, and give up.
🏒 Strongsville vs Mayfield
📅 Friday, December 6
⏰ 8:30 PM
📍 Brunswick Auto Mart Ice Arena
Pack The BAM. Watch cats do cat things. LiveBarn's gonna look like a TikTok fail video.
#MustangsHockey #TheWall #CatsGonnaLose 🐴💚😼
🚨 REGULAR SEASON HOME OPENER 🚨
The Strongsville Mustangs kick off the home slate tonight, hosting the Kenston Bombers at The BAM! And we've got to give props where it's due, Kenston's coaching staff shows up with that coordinated drip. Matching shoes, matching shorts, matching everything. Respect the commitment to the aesthetic.
But style points don't win hockey games.
Tonight it's horses vs... bombs? Bombers? We're not entirely sure what a Bomber is supposed to do against a stampeding Mustang, but we're about to find out. Spoiler alert: it involves a lot of green jerseys in their zone.
Opening night energy. Fresh ice. The barn is READY. Come watch the Mustangs remind everyone why green > blue in the color hierarchy of high school hockey dominance.
🏒 Strongsville vs Kenston
📅 Friday, November 14
⏰ 5:50 PM
📍 Brunswick Auto Mart Ice Arena
Pack The BAM. Bring the noise. Let's make this home opener one for the books.
#MustangsHockey #HomeOpener #HorsesVsBombs #GreenSupremacy 🐴💚💣
Game Day. The barn comes alive tonight as Strongsville faces North Olmsted in a rivalry scrimmage at BAM Arena, where a decade of competitive hockey has built a tradition of intense, spirited matchups. It's preseason, but this one always means more.
Strongsville features ten talented freshmen ready to make their mark, supported by veterans who understand what this rivalry represents. Expect fast-paced hockey, skilled plays, and the kind of energy that makes high school hockey special at Brunswick Auto Mart Arena.
Come early, bring your energy, and support both teams as they prepare for the season ahead. Mustangs vs. Eagles, 8:30pm. Great hockey happens when great rivals meet.
The Strongsville Mustangs are hitting the big ice at Rocket Arena downtown as high school hockey returns in full force!
🔥 Matchup: Mustangs vs. Nordonia Knights
📍 Location: Rocket Arena
🕓 Time: Saturday, October 25 | 4:00–5:00 PM
The Mustangs are ready to bring speed, grit, and Mustang pride against a tough Nordonia squad. This is more than just a game—it’s a showcase of heart, hustle, and the next generation of hockey talent right here in Northeast Ohio.
💚🤍 Pack the stands. Bring the energy. Let’s make Rocket Arena roar.
