ARLINGTON, Mass. — The results from the first round of the Ed Burns Coffee Pot Tournament were almost the complete opposite of last year’s tournament. The 2024 edition of the tournament featured upsets in five of the eight first-round games. This season, it was all chalk. The higher seeds in each … [Read more...]

How the CHL ruling could impact prep and academy hockey, part 1
Jude Herron was walking out of class and on his way to the rink when his cell phone rang. His parents had news: the NCAA voted to allow CHL players to play Division 1 hockey. Most knew the rule was coming; it was just a matter of when. Herron, a native of Fort Kent, Maine, was enrolled with South … [Read more...]
16 standout forwards from first round of 2025 Ed Burns Coffee Pot
ARLINGTON, Mass. — The first round of the Ed Burns Coffee Pot Tournament saw almost the complete opposite results of last year's tournament. The 2024 edition of the tournament featured upsets in five of the eight first-round games. This season, it was all chalk. The higher seeds in each division … [Read more...]
Boys prep rankings: St. Mark’s proves it’s for real in wild week
"After Rivers on Saturday, [St. Mark's] faces Belmont Hill and St. George's over their next two games. Those two games will be key in determining if St. Mark's is an Elite 8 team or a high seed in the Small School Tournament." That's what I wrote after the Lions edged out Rivers, 4-3, on Jan. 18. … [Read more...]
Boys MIAA midseason report: Surprises, questions and more before stretch run
The best word to describe the Division 1 boys MIAA season so far is parity. Through a month and a half, the rankings have changed a lot. There have been upsets and a revolving list of teams in the top five. There is, however, a clear No. 1 team. At least so far. It’s also been an interesting season … [Read more...]
Boys MIAA rankings: Is Xaverian turning a corner?
It's a vital time in the MIAA Division 1 boys hockey world. The Catholic Conference Showcase was this past weekend, pitting some of the best teams in the MIAA against each other. Two of the three results were upsets and each of the games had an impact on these rankings. That was Sunday. On Monday, … [Read more...]