Prep Hockey: St. Francis team returns home

St. Francis de Sales High School welcomed home its hockey team with a ceremony Tuesday, March 15, 2011, after winning the state high school hockey championship. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL SIZE, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo St. Francis de Sales High School seniors Jake Wawrzyniak, left, and Connor Frey, right, hug freshman teammate Matt Opblinger, center,... THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo St. Francis de Sales High School President Rev. Ronald Olszewski speaks to a large crowd during a celebration for the ... THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo St. Francis de Sales hockey team's general manager Mike Marciniak fights back the tears as he's given a standing ovation ... THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Knights Head Coach Brian Kinsella is introduced to the crowd. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo St. Francis head coach Brian Kinsella speaks during the championship celebration. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Team captain Connor Frey gives a wave to the crowd as he's introduced. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Captain Bryce Connor, facing away, shakes hands with Steve Fought, a spokesman for Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, as he and fellow ... THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo St. Francis seniors Brock Chamberlain, standing, and Danny Yodzis read letters written to the hockey team. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON