PREPS HOCKEY | 5 STARS 5 high school hockey stars of the week: Regionals edition SEAN DAVIS Feb 24, 2025 Feb 24, 2025 Updated Feb 27, 2025 × The Spartans senior discusses his favorite hockey player and his go-to postgame meal, along with three other fun facts. 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