Maine was busy on the recruiting trail over the weekend as the Black Bears added three new commits. First-year head coach Ben Barr and his staff have been on the hunt for more talent in hopes of turning around the Maine program. The once proud Black Bears have not made an NCAA Tournament appearance … [Read more...]
Scouting report: Mount Saint Charles 14-U proves its top billing
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Over the course of three days, Mount Saint Charles 14-U left no doubt as to its top ranking among Bantam teams in New England. The Mounties went 2-0-1 with a win over the Neponset Valley River Rats and a victory and tie against Islanders Hockey Club. The team, coached by Frank … [Read more...]
Recruiting: Busy week for local colleges
Seven local Division 1 hockey programs received commitments from junior and prep hockey players over the course of the last week. The new recruits for Northeastern and Vermont were both rated as ‘C’ players on Tuesday when the NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Players to Watch List was released. St. … [Read more...]
Snubs: NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Players to Watch List
One of my favorite days of the year is when the NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Players to Watch List is released. It’s not because the list is the most accurate, telling tale of who will be drafted the following June. The list always invokes a lot of opinions and discussion among hockey … [Read more...]
2022 draft: NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Players to Watch List
Twenty-three New England players made the 2021-22 NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Players to Watch List that was published Tuesday morning. The annual list is meant as a guide for the league’s 32 teams when scouting players eligible for the 2022 NHL draft. As is always the case in scouting and … [Read more...]
E9 Prep League: Notes and standouts from the weekend
It was a light weekend as far as major showcases go in the New England region. The E9 Prep League was in action Friday through Sunday at The Rinks at Exeter and Haverhill Valley Forum. Teams competed at the 18-U, 16-U and 15 Only divisions. A handful of college coaches and NHL scouts took in various … [Read more...]