New England Hockey Journal

Jeff Cox
Jeff Cox covers today’s prospects and tomorrow’s pros. His coverage range includes midget, high school, prep, junior and colleges. He's based in the Greater Boston area. You can reach him at jcox@hockeyjournal.com.

Analysis: Why some New Englanders fell in the 2021 NHL draft

Seven players from New England were selected at the 2021 NHL draft that took place over the weekend. Michigan center Matty Beniers of Hingham, Mass., led the local charge, going number two overall to the Seattle Kraken. Several local players went undrafted who were once pegged as possible draft … [Read more...]

Recruiting: Ben Barr nets first three recruits at Maine

Ben Barr has picked up his first three commitments as head coach at the University of Maine. The former UMass associate head coach, appointed to lead the Black Bears back in May, has landed a trio of defensemen that he hopes will restore Maine to where it once was at the top of the college hockey … [Read more...]

College hockey: Mike Levine tabbed by Northeastern

Mike Levine will join Jerry Keefe’s staff as an assistant coach at Northeastern University, multiple sources have confirmed to New England Hockey Journal. Levine, from Sandwich, Mass., has been director of collegiate scouting for the Vegas Golden Knights since 2016-17. The most notable college free … [Read more...]

New Englanders flock to USA Hockey Select 15s

AMHERST, N.Y. -- Over 30 players from New England are competing this week at the USA Hockey Select 15 Player Development Camp at the Northtown Center, a multi-sheet facility just outside of Buffalo. The local players are joining their peers from across the country as the best 2006-born skaters and … [Read more...]

Two New Englanders make Five Nations team

AMHERST, N.Y. — Two players from New England made the U.S. Under-17 Men’s Select Team that will compete in next month’s Five Nations Tournament in Sipoo, Switzerland. Defenseman Lucas St. Louis and goaltender Thomas Kiesewetter earned a spot on the team due to their strong showings at USA Hockey … [Read more...]

NCAA recruiting: Gurkan, Sobieski commit to Yale, UMass

Two of the top uncommitted 2004s in New England committed to local colleges this week. Phillips Exeter left wing Kurt Gurkan and Shattuck-St. Mary’s defenseman Kazimier Sobieski committed to Yale and UMass, respectively. Gurkan, from Darien, Conn., has played the past three seasons for Dana Barbin … [Read more...]

Dozens from region at USA Hockey Select 16 Development Camp

AMHERST, N.Y. -- The 2021 USA Hockey Select 16 Player Development Camp began Wednesday night at the Northtown Center just outside of Buffalo. The festival’s participants took part in practices before game action that starts Thursday afternoon. The country’s top 2005-born prospects, sans those who … [Read more...]

Recruiting watch list: ’04s from outside New England

Each year, many players from outside of the region come to New England to continue their hockey journey. Despite concerns with COVID limiting the action on the ice, that stood true during the 2020-21 hockey season. A number of uncommitted `04s hailing from other locales shined while playing for a … [Read more...]

Recruiting: Holy Cross, Northeastern secure commitments

Two area Division 1 college programs secured commitments from several players this week. Holy Cross continued its momentum on the recruiting trail with the commitment of Northfield Mount Hermon and Junior Bruins forward Joe Solimine. Solimine, from Middleton, Mass., has shown significant progress … [Read more...]

Three New Englanders make USA Hlinka Gretzky Cup roster

Three New England residents were named to the 2021 U.S. Under-18 Men’s Select Team that will compete in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Forward Cam Lund and defensemen Jackson Dorrington and Ryan Healey made the roster that was chosen by USA Hockey personnel after a weeklong camp at the Northtown Center in … [Read more...]

Seven locals selected for World Junior Summer Showcase

Seven New England players have made the USA Hockey roster for the 2021 World Junior Summer Showcase. The weeklong event at the end of July will help USA Hockey choose its roster for the 2022 World Junior Championship that takes place in December and January in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta. The … [Read more...]

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