Julia Nearis feels like a whole new player. Following four seasons at Boston University, the Beverly, Mass., native entered the NCAA transfer portal and landed at Quinnipiac University for the 2023-24 campaign in her fifth year of eligibility. It’s a decision that changed how she viewed the game and … [Read more...]
How BB&N turned its season around to win girls Large School title
The Buckingham Browne & Nichols girls team skated with the intention to “play its best game as its next game” all season. That mindset culminated in what head coach Ed Bourget called his team’s “perfect game” on March 3 as the Knights claimed the Large School championship with a 1-0 win over Dexter … [Read more...]
BB&N wins girls Large School championship over Dexter
DEDHAM, Mass. — With just over three minutes remaining in the third period, Buckingham Browne & Nichols hemmed Dexter Southfield in its own end, cycling the puck along the corner boards while leading with its smothering forecheck. It’s a tactic that BB&N used all game Sunday in the Large … [Read more...]
‘I got chills’: How Northeastern claimed a historic women’s Beanpot
BOSTON — Skylar Irving was met with a mob of red jerseys on the ice and roars from the TD Garden crowd. The Kingston, Mass., native's overtime time goal secured the 2024 Beanpot championship for the Northeastern women’s team which beat Boston University, 2-1, Tuesday night. Irving – who scored both … [Read more...]
‘What our game deserves’: The women’s Beanpot upgrades to TD Garden
The women’s Beanpot Tournament is getting an upgrade. For the first time, the consolation and championship games will be held at TD Garden on Jan. 23. Harvard will host the opening round at the Bright-Landry Hockey Center on Tuesday. The decision to move the tournament to an NHL stage doesn't just … [Read more...]
As his NHL Draft approaches, Teddy Stiga is hitting his stride
A year ago, Teddy Stiga was a regular resident on the United States National Team Development Program U-17’s fourth line, finishing the 2022-23 season with 21 points through 49 games. Now, the 17-year-old winger is a top-six staple for the U-18 squad and is on pace for a career showing. Why? Stiga … [Read more...]