FOXBORO, Mass./ATTLEBORO, Mass. — The 14th annual Neponset Valley River Rats Jamboree took place Monday and Tuesday, marking the official start to the 2023-24 fall hockey slate. Gone are days at the beach, as this jamboree, and this weekend's Eastern Alliance Kickoff Labor Day Tournament, have … [Read more...]
5 standout defenders and goalies from 16U level at the River Rats Jamboree
FOXBORO, Mass. — On Monday and Tuesday, hockey players, parents and onlookers turned in their beach chairs and sunscreen for two full days at the rink, as the 14th annual Neponset Valley River Rats Jamboree kicked off the fall hockey season. In a previous story, I reviewed the 14 standout forwards … [Read more...]
14 standout forwards from 16U level at River Rats Jamboree
FOXBORO, Mass. — Fall hockey is upon us. On Monday and Tuesday, the 2023-24 season started with a bang, as the Neponset Valley River Rats did an outstanding job hosting the 14th annual River Rats Jamboree, which was spread across eight different rinks. It made for some great hockey and there will be … [Read more...]
RinkWise podcast: Danielle Marmer of the Boston Bruins
Danielle Marmer has had quite the journey from growing up in Dorset, Vt., to working as a player development and scouting assistant for the Boston Bruins. Over the years, she carved a unique hockey path — one that included playing prep school at Loomis Chaffee and eventually Division 1 college … [Read more...]
5 defenders and goalies who elevated their stock during the summer
In the first installment of the story, we took a look at 10 forwards who elevated their stock this summer. They did so in numerous ways, whether it be at local festivals, Select Camps or at the Foxboro Prep League. For some, it was about boosting stock to be recruited by colleges. For others, it was … [Read more...]
10 forwards who elevated their stock during the summer
It pains me to say it, but the summer is drawing to a close. Players will soon be returning to class and beginning fall hockey schedules if they haven't already. Spring and summer provide a good mix of rest and gearing up for the 2023-24 fall and winter seasons. There's lots of time for the weight … [Read more...]
