There has been considerable movement among the top uncommitted ’02s in New England since my last rendition in May. Since May, my fourth-rated uncommitted ’02, St. Mark’s alum Tucker Hartmann, has committed to playing college hockey at Yale. Other players from that May list have taken a jump up the … [Read more...]
Prospect watch: 2020 Prep Cup
NORWALK, Conn. — The Mid Fairfield Junior Rangers won the 2020 Prep Cup that took place over the weekend at SoNo Ice House. The event was scaled back somewhat due to coronavirus restrictions, but the eight-team showcase featured a couple of elite players and several more who prep coaches, junior … [Read more...]
Around the rinks: Alex Newhook, Devon Levi earn Hockey Canada selections
Two players from Hockey East have been selected to participate in Hockey Canada’s National Junior Team Selection Camp. Boston College sophomore center Alex Newhook and Northeastern freshman goaltender Devon Levi both earned the nod to attend the section camp for the 2021 IIHF World Junior … [Read more...]
Recruiting: Brown lands defenseman, another Nordique commits
Brown University received a commitment from Rochester Coalition 16-U defenseman Alex Zakrzewski, it was announced Wednesday. Zakrzewski, an ’04 from Orchard Park, N.Y., came up through the Buffalo Junior Sabres youth organization. During the 2019-20 season, he scored five goals and 13 assists in 58 … [Read more...]
Reaction: NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Players to Watch List
NHL Central Scouting released its Preliminary Players to Watch List on Tuesday morning. Undoubtedly, numerous players who made the list won’t be selected at the 2021 draft, while others who were left off will hear their names called. I used to get worked up about the list. There are certainly … [Read more...]
Matt Beniers, Mackie Samoskevich top 2021 Central Scouting Preliminary Players to Watch List
Nineteen players hailing from New England made the NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Players to Watch List that was released Tuesday morning. Two players, Matt Beniers (Hingham, Mass.) and Mackie Samoskevich (Newtown, Conn.), were given an ‘A’ rating, meaning NHL Central Scouting believes they are … [Read more...]