http://www.hockeyjournal.com en-us en-us http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_New_England_midseason_All-Stars The holiday season has arrived, which means it is time to unveil our midseason New England Junior Hockey All-Star team. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_New_England_midseason_All-Stars 2012-12-21T05:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Winning_isn-t_all_that_matters_to_Wolfpack Results certainly matter to the Wolfpack, but helping players achieve their goal of playing hockey and acquiring a first-class college education is a win-win situation. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Winning_isn-t_all_that_matters_to_Wolfpack 2012-12-12T05:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Ceglarski_leading_in_more_ways_than_one Knights captain Jack Ceglarski's (Byfield, Mass.) work ethic has made him the AJHL's top scorer and a perfect role model for his teammates. Sat, 08 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Ceglarski_leading_in_more_ways_than_one 2012-12-08T05:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Four_EJHL_squads_form_USPHL On Nov. 19, the Jr. Bruins, Hitmen, Kings and Islanders Hockey Club announced the formation of the United States Premier Hockey League. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Four_EJHL_squads_form_USPHL 2012-11-28T05:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/From_NEHJ-_Another_Whitney_on_the_prowl As older brothers Joe and Steve prosper, Tyler Whitney takes on the Eastern Junior Hockey League. Sat, 24 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/From_NEHJ-_Another_Whitney_on_the_prowl 2012-11-24T05:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Doherty_dominant_for_Islanders_Hockey_Club Through hard work and determination, Michael Doherty (Reading, Mass.) has evolved into an offensive force for Sean Tremblay's Islanders. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Doherty_dominant_for_Islanders_Hockey_Club 2012-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Rangers_need_no_learning_curve As AJHL newcomers, the Boston Jr. Rangers should be struggling to string together wins. Instead, they've got the best record in the entire league. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Rangers_need_no_learning_curve 2012-11-15T05:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Harris-_Hitmen_helping_New_Jersey_rebuild Coach Toby Harris' (Kingston, Mass.) Jersey Hitmen are a united bunch determined to help rebuild communities devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Harris-_Hitmen_helping_New_Jersey_rebuild 2012-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Orszulak_leading_hometown_Pics-_surge Most junior coaches search far and wide to find the perfect players. The Pics had no such plight in the case of skilled Springfield native Austin Orszulak. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Orszulak_leading_hometown_Pics-_surge 2012-10-30T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Breakers_backstop_Halford_does_it_all Ben Halford's (Lenox, Mass.) ability to thrive at every facet of his position has made him one of the top goalies in the EJHL this season. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Breakers_backstop_Halford_does_it_all 2012-10-25T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Collier-_Fitzgerald_and_Tringale_form_dream_line Brendan Collier, Ryan Fitzgerald and Devin Tringale have been all but unstoppable together for the EJHL's Valley Junior Warriors. Sun, 21 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Collier-_Fitzgerald_and_Tringale_form_dream_line 2012-10-21T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Baillargeon-_Fitzgerald_make_World_Jr._A_Challenge_roster Robbie Baillargeon (Enfield, Conn.) and Ryan Fitzgerald (North Reading, Mass.) will be representing the U.S. at the World Junior A Challenge. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Baillargeon-_Fitzgerald_make_World_Jr._A_Challenge_roster 2012-10-18T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Bates-_Cyclones_hope_to_take_the_next_step Connor Bates (Laconia, N.H.) and the Northern Cyclones hope to atone for last year's early playoff exit and reign supreme in the AJHL. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Bates-_Cyclones_hope_to_take_the_next_step 2012-10-17T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Kings-_Piacentini_proving_doubters_wrong Tyler Piacentini (Weymouth, Mass.) often gets asked about his lack of size. South Shore's high-scoring forward is letting his game do all the talking. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Kings-_Piacentini_proving_doubters_wrong 2012-10-10T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Valley_off_to_best_start_in_franchise_history With a 6-0-0-0 record, the EJHL's Jr. Warriors have been on a roll since the first drop of the puck and, up to now, have been unstoppable. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Valley_off_to_best_start_in_franchise_history 2012-10-03T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Jr._Ranger_Swett_named_AJHL-s_Offensive_Player_of_the_Week Thanks to a pair of scintillating road performances, Matt Swett (Groveland, Mass.) earned Offensive Player of the Week honors in the AJHL. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Jr._Ranger_Swett_named_AJHL-s_Offensive_Player_of_the_Week 2012-10-02T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/MVP_award_proof_Fitzgerald_can_hang_with_the_big_boys Ryan Fitzgerald (North Reading, Mass.) proved he could hold his own against his elite brethren in the All-American Prospects Game. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/MVP_award_proof_Fitzgerald_can_hang_with_the_big_boys 2012-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Islanders_Hockey_Club_touched_by_an_angel Coach Sean Tremblay's Islanders took to the ice with heavy hearts on Friday after the passing of inspirational six-year-old Avalanna Routh. Sat, 29 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Islanders_Hockey_Club_touched_by_an_angel 2012-09-29T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Tringale-_Fitzgerald_talk_draft_buzz Valley Jr. Warriors teammates Ryan Fitzgerald and Devin Tringale are thrilled to be on Central Scouting's preliminary rankings for the 2013 NHL Draft. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Tringale-_Fitzgerald_talk_draft_buzz 2012-09-25T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/From_NEHJ-_Debating_visors_vs._cages As the NCAA moved closer over the summer to allowing players to wear visors rather than full cages, NEHJ asks four former junior players who have worn both for their opinions. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/From_NEHJ-_Debating_visors_vs._cages 2012-09-21T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Should_I_stay_or_should_I_go Shawn Hutcheon asks the top junior stars why they jumped from the prep circuit, picks his game of the week and ranks the top teams in the region. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Juniors_Journal-_Should_I_stay_or_should_I_go 2012-09-18T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/AJHL_swings_into_second_week_of_action The Jr. Nationals and Jr. Titans are looking forward to getting their seasons underway in the Atlantic Junior Hockey League. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/AJHL_swings_into_second_week_of_action 2012-09-14T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/EJHL_drops_puck_on_new_season Shawn Hutcheon previews the opening weekend of what promises to be an exciting season for the Eastern Junior Hockey League. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/EJHL_drops_puck_on_new_season 2012-09-12T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Jr._Bandits_center_Bruckler_commits_to_Army Joe Bruckler (Burlington, Mass.), a newcomer to the EJHL's Boston Jr. Bandits, has made his college commitment and will join Army in 2013. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Jr._Bandits_center_Bruckler_commits_to_Army 2012-09-12T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Islanders_Hockey_Club_raises_over_-12-000_for_Jimmy_Fund Tyngsboro's Islanders Hockey Club's fundraising efforts have helped make Avalanna's Angels Against AT/RT the No. 1 Jimmy Fund team. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Islanders_Hockey_Club_raises_over_-12-000_for_Jimmy_Fund 2012-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/From_NEHJ-_Kelleher-s_can-do_attitude Tyler Kelleher inherited a couple of traits from his grandfather, Packy O’Neil, a pro boxer in Western Mass. in the 1940s. One is resiliency. Fri, 17 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/From_NEHJ-_Kelleher-s_can-do_attitude 2012-08-17T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Eastern_Junior_Hockey_League_gets_new_look The 2012-13 season is shaping up to be another exciting one for the EJHL, as the league's undergone major changes during this offseason. Mon, 06 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/Eastern_Junior_Hockey_League_gets_new_look 2012-08-06T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/From_NEHJ-_Quartet_proving_people_wrong With the support of Tim Thomas, four college players have successfully started a motivational company, Prove People Wrong. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/From_NEHJ-_Quartet_proving_people_wrong 2012-07-18T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/How_junior_hockey_prepares_players_for_college_and_beyond Future NHLers are drafted from the USHL and EJHL every year, but the goal of those circuits is to prepare players for life on and off the ice at college. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/How_junior_hockey_prepares_players_for_college_and_beyond 2012-07-13T04:00:00Z http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/QMJHL_draft_chock-full_of_New_Englanders In the QMJHL draft last month, 37 players from New England were selected. Tue, 10 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/juniors/QMJHL_draft_chock-full_of_New_Englanders 2012-07-10T04:00:00Z