AMHERST, N.Y. — The Massachusetts District got off to a tough start at USA Hockey's Select 17 Camp.
It fell to the Southeastern District, 4-1, on Day 1, and then lost to the New England District, a separate district in the eyes of USA Hockey, 4-0.
But the Mass. District, led by Andy Boschetto (Chelmsford, Mass.), UMass Lowell's associate head coach, and Jimmy Mullin, a Merrimack assistant, caught fire, winning its final four games to finish 4-2 and in fifth place overall. That included wins over Atlantic, Northern Plains, Mid-American and Michigan.
I watched Massachusetts' games against New England, Atlantic and Northern Plains.
Just by being here, players improved their status and set themselves up well for strong 2024-25 seasons. However, some players really boosted their standing among others in the '07 birth year.
Let's dive in.