This week's MIAA girls hockey coaches poll was quite interesting. The team with the most first-place votes...was in second place. After that, Nos. 3-10 had a complete reshuffle. Things will only get tighter from here as the season enters the final month. TRIPLE THE ACTION: How the Holmes triplets … [Read more...]
Top performers from the first two months of the season in boys prep hockey
It's been a crazy year in prep hockey. New teams are earning spots in the top 10 rankings every week. There are quite a few teams vying for spots in the Elite 8. It doesn't take rocket science to assume that will continue in the final month of the season (hopefully, it doesn't require that.) There … [Read more...]
Standouts from Milton Academy and St. Sebastian’s tie
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Overtime was necessary to decide the winner of Milton Academy and St. Sebastian's. It did not. The game ended in a 1-1 tie. It was a sign of how close the ISL Keller division rivals are. Despite the hit posts, shots that just missed the net and acrobatic saves, Milton Academy and … [Read more...]
RinkWise podcast: Paul McNamara discusses the MIAA boys season
The MIAA boys hockey season is well underway and it's been an exciting one so far. St. John's Prep and Catholic Memorial are the big favorites, with Hingham not far behind. As for everyone else? There is constant movement in the rankings. The Ed Burns Coffee Pot Tournament, which is taking place … [Read more...]
Top performers from the week of Jan. 25-31 in boys prep hockey
The fun thing about this story every week is there are constantly new players making their way onto the list. But there are many names who were top performers this week who are top performers a lot and are in the midst of memorable seasons. As the season enters its final month, it will be … [Read more...]
How staying at Winthrop is paying off for the Holmes triplets
As Jay Holmes stood next to the glass at Lawrence Larsen Rink in his hometown of Winthrop, Mass., he couldn’t help but gush about Julia, his daughter, who recently hit 100 points in her high school hockey career. He explained the game in which she got it — the Winthrop High girls team was in … [Read more...]
