While still 24 months away, the 2023 NHL Entry Draft promises to have at least one New Englander in the discussion for a first-round selection. Will Smith, a center from St. Sebastian’s and Boston Junior Eagles 16-U, is the top prospect from the region, and he’s capable of being one of the first 32 … [Read more...]
College hockey: Maine coaching staff gets shakeup
Recently hired head coach Ben Barr is wasting no time in putting his mark on the hockey program at the University of Maine. According to multiple sources, former associate head coach Ben Guite will not be retained. Guite was named interim head coach following Red Gendron’s untimely passing. However, … [Read more...]
The ‘other’ Jack Hughes poised to pace New England’s 2022 draft class
Between the ’04s and late ’03s, the 2022 NHL draft class is strong throughout New England. Harvard, Northeastern, Boston College, Providence and Michigan have strong candidates to hear their names called in a year. 1. Jack Hughes U.S. NTDP U-18, 11/2/03, C, left shot, 6-0/165 NCAA commit: … [Read more...]
NEHJ’s 2021 draft rankings: Matty Beniers, Mackie Samoskevich lead pack
Matty Beniers of Hingham, Mass., and the University of Michigan is set to make New England proud by going early in the first round of the 2021 NHL draft. The USA Hockey NTDP alum is set to be the first local selected, but he won’t be the last. The 2003 class isn’t a strong one across the country, … [Read more...]
NHL Central Scouting final rankings: Matt Beniers leads local class
University of Michigan freshman center Matt Beniers highlighted the locals on the NHL Central Scouting final rankings for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Beniers, from Hingham, Mass., was the sixth-rated North American skater, per NHL Central Scouting. In 24 games for the Wolverines this winter, Beniers … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Hockey CCM High Performance Festival: Top ’04s
MARLBORO, Mass. — There wasn’t a single player from the Bay State to make the NTDP from the 2004 birth year. However, a little over a year later and this ’04 group from Massachusetts is showing itself to be a deep and talented one. There was plenty of talent on display last weekend at the … [Read more...]