There's been quite the shake-up in the prep hockey universe. Dexter Southfield announced that former Cushing boys hockey coach Paul Pearl will be its next athletic director. Pearl has an extensive career in coaching hockey. The Winthrop, Mass., native began his coaching career as an assistant coach … [Read more...]
13 takeaways from 2024 boys All-NEPSAC selections
Earlier this month, the boys prep hockey season came to a close. Kimball Union took home the Elite 8 title, while Kent won the Large School Tournament and Canterbury won in the Small School bracket. Championships mean a lot in prep. But player development means even more. That's why it's always … [Read more...]
New England 15O, 14U players to watch at USA Hockey Nationals
Next week, USA Hockey Nationals begin. Games start on April 2 and run to April 7. Throughout that time, the 15O division will compete in Fargo, N.D., while the 14U players battle for a national title in Plymouth, Mich. Seacoast Performance Academy recently won the New England District (which … [Read more...]
238 players invited to 2024 Mass. Hockey boys festival
While the spring is considered one of the quieter times in the hockey schedule, the Massachusetts Hockey Festival is the big event on the calendar. From May 10-12, numerous players battle for a spot in the Final 40, which is held the next weekend. Both weekends will be at New England Sports Center. … [Read more...]
Predictions: Who will emerge from NCAA Tournament to make Frozen Four?
This could be a big year for New England in the NCAA men's hockey tournament. It certainly was last season. In 2023, both Quinnipiac and Boston University made the Frozen Four. BU fell to then-No. 1 Minnesota in the semifinals. Quinnipiac won the national championship, after taking down the Gophers, … [Read more...]
2024 NCAA Hockey Tournament men’s bracket projection
The 2024 NCAA Division 1 men's ice hockey tournament is finally here. It's the best time of the year. As of Saturday night, the conference championships are over. Locally, Boston College won the Hockey East championship, while Cornell won in ECAC Hockey and RIT in Atlantic Hockey. Five teams from … [Read more...]