One of the big themes of the first month and a half of MIAA Division 1 boys hockey was that some of the normal powers have been struggling. With new faces in bigger roles, things often take time to come together. That was the case with St. John's Prep. The Eagles responded with a big week. They look … [Read more...]
11 uncommitted standouts, takeaways from Belmont Hill and Thayer’s 3-3 tie
BELMONT, Mass. — In a top-10 matchup on Wednesday night, No. 5 Belmont Hill tied No. 7 Thayer, 3-3. As annoying as a tie is, it was a phenomenal hockey game that featured a little bit of everything between the ISL Keller rivals vying for top-five recognition. The Tigers were the first ones to land a … [Read more...]
Top boys prep performers from Jan. 8-14
We're into the dog days of the New England boys prep hockey season, but that doesn't mean things aren't interesting. The hunt for the Elite 8 and postseason seeding is in full swing. Teams are jockeying for position as they take on their division rivals over the next bunch of weeks. On an individual … [Read more...]
7 takeaways from NHL Central Scouting’s 2025 midterm rankings
On Tuesday morning, NHL Central Scouting released its midterm rankings roughly six months ahead of the NHL Draft. There's no hiding it — it's a bit of a down year in terms of NHL Draft talent from New England and playing in the region. Six New England natives made the midterm rankings. By contrast, … [Read more...]
4 New Englanders to compete in 2025 All-American Game
When the puck drops on the All-American Game Thursday night, New England will have four natives playing — and they're all on the same team. The All-American Game showcases some of the top NHL draft-eligible players from the U.S. National Team Development Program, the USHL and other places. It gives … [Read more...]
Boys prep rankings: There’s a new No. 1 team in the region
The rankings changed a lot for one week in January. Don't get used to this every week. There were some big matchups in the New England boys prep hockey world. One in particular created a new No. 1 team in the region. However, there were also multiple upsets, and teams outside the top 10 made … [Read more...]
