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.

Prep hockey: 15 improved uncommitted seniors

Nobles left wing David Jacobs is one of the top uncommitted seniors in prep hockey. (Dave Arnold/NEHJ)While many of prep hockey’s top seniors have a commitment and countless, there are quite a few players in this class still looking to secure a future in college hockey. Several of this year’s top … [Read more...]

ECEL 16-U All-Star Game: Top prospects

The Huskies (pictured) won the ECEL 16-U All-Star Game. (Rob Rasmussen/ECEL)LOWELL, Mass. -- Several solid prospects showcased their skills at the ECEL 16-U All-Star Game this past Friday at UMass Lowell’s Tsongas Arena. The participants were broken into two teams -- the River Hawks and Huskies. … [Read more...]

Recruiting: Fantilli commits to Michigan

Kimball Union defenseman Luca Fantilli has committed to Michigan. (Dave Arnold/NEHJ)Kimball Union junior defenseman Luca Fantilli committed to play college hockey at the University of Michigan, it was announced late last week. Fantilli, a late '02 from Kleinburg, Ontario, has seven goals and 14 … [Read more...]

Reaction: NHL Central Scouting Mid-Season Rankings

Biddeford, Maine, native Jack Williams was inexplicably omitted by NHL Central Scouting.With the NHL Central Scouting Mid-Season Rankings being released Monday comes the inevitable reaction on players ranked too high, too low, or not at all. Fifteen players from New England made the list, along with … [Read more...]

NHL Central Scouting Mid-Season Rankings released

Boston University recruit Drew Commesso (Norwell, Mass.)(Rena Laverty/USA Hockey)The NHL Central Scouting Mid-Season Rankings were released by the league on Monday morning with 15 players from New England getting the nod. Numerous other players from outside of the region, who are committed to a New … [Read more...]

Recruiting: New Hampshire lands Damien Carfagna

New Hampshire coach Mike Souza received a verbal commit from Lawrence Academy defenseman Damien Carfagna. (Jessica Speechley)The University of New Hampshire received a verbal commitment from Lawrence Academy defenseman Damien Carfagna, the player announced on Twitter Wednesday night. Carfagna, an … [Read more...]

MIAA: Reading blanks Woburn, 3-0

Reading and Woburn players during warmups before Wednesday's game.READING, Mass. -- Three consecutive Reading games have ended in shutouts, but the Rockets were finally on the right side of one Wednesday night at Burbank Ice Arena. Reading defeated Middlesex League rival Woburn, 3-0, thanks to goals … [Read more...]

MIAA: Wilmington downs Wakefield, 3-1

Wilmington took on Wakefield in action on Tuesday.STONEHAM, Mass. -- After falling behind 1-0, Wilmington took advantage of special teams to slip past Wakefield, 3-1, on Tuesday night at Stoneham Arena in a Middlesex League showdown. Wakefield got on the board first when junior Brogan Chambers … [Read more...]

Recruiting: Joseph Dunlap commits to Ohio State

Joseph Dunlap (Windham, N.H.) committed to Ohio State. (Hickling Images/USHL)Fargo Force forward Joseph Dunlap has committed to Ohio State, he announced on Twitter on Tuesday afternoon. Dunlap, a '99 from Windham, N.H., previously was committed to play college hockey at Holy Cross. In his second … [Read more...]

Prep hockey: Top uncommitted sophomores

Nobles sophomore defenseman Aidan Lyons is an intriguing sophomore in prep hockey. (Dave Arnold/NEHJ)Last week, college hockey coaches were able to begin communicating with sophomores in high school. There are quite a few uncommitted prep school hockey sophomores who certainly received phone calls … [Read more...]

Analysis: True Hockey Prep Cup

Ethan Pearson was a big reason Mount Saint Charles won the True Hockey Prep Cup. (Dave Arnold/NEHJ)NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. -- Mount Saint Charles won the inaugural True Hockey Prep Cup by defeating Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Northwood, and St. Andrew’s. Played at Merrimack College’s two ice sheets, Gallant … [Read more...]

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