The United States will return home from the 2018 IIHF U18 World Championship in Russia with the Silver Medal. The red, white and blue was unable to repeat, falling, 3-2, to Finland in Sunday's Gold Medal game. Right wing Oliver Wahlstrom (Quincy, Mass.) finished the tournament as the second leading … [Read more...]
Ben Finkelstein, Alex Steeves lead local USHL awards
The United States Hockey League announced its All-USHL teams, USHL All-Rookie teams, and several other major awards on Tuesday. Several New Englanders were honored by the top college-bound junior circuit in the world. Ben Finkelstein (South Burlington, Vt.) was named to the All-USHL First Team after … [Read more...]
Vincent: Summer a great time to focus on an explosive stride
Summer training has perhaps never been more important as more and more players realize the benefits of improving throughout the offseason. From youth organizations up through the NHL, skating and having peak physical performance have become a highly sought-after commodity. "The biggest difference … [Read more...]
After exceeding at New Hampton, Michael Kesselring readies for next level
A bounce or two of the puck is all that stood between Michael and Casey Kesselring having a storybook ending to their fatherson, coach-player relationship at New Hampton. As a senior, Michael Kesselring was the top player for the Huskies and was one of the best defensemen in all of New England. … [Read more...]
Finally healthy, BC commit Walsh T.J. Walsh readies for full year in USHL
Editor's note: This story has been updated for digital upon Walsh's traded from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines. T.J. Walsh deserves a break or two from the hockey gods. The past three years have been cruel with injuries derailing prime developmental seasons. Instead of dwelling on the lack of good … [Read more...]
Boston Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk continues his NHL rise
In a blink of an eye — a furious rush up the right wing — Jake DeBrusk solidified his spot in Boston sports lore in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the Toronto Maple Leafs. DeBrusk received the puck around his own blue line on his off wing. He burst up the side, beat Toronto … [Read more...]