EXETER, N.H. — The 18-U division of the River Rats Jamboree brought out about a dozen NHL scouts to watch some of the region’s top prospects eligible for the 2021 draft. With some prep schools prohibiting its boarding students from leaving campus, it will be a tough fall for NHL scouts to figure out … [Read more...]
River Rats Jamboree: Reviewing top teams, players in 16-U division
The River Rats Jamboree brought some really good 16-U teams to rinks across southern New Hampshire, including The Rinks at Exeter and Salem ICenter. The two-day event marked the start of the 2020-21 regular season for all of the region’s top 16-U teams. Players born in 2004 and 2005 make up 16-U … [Read more...]
River Rats Jamboree: 15-U top prospects
EXETER, N.H. — The River Rats Jamboree took place Monday and Tuesday at various rinks across southern New Hampshire. The Rinks at Exeter, Salem Icenter, Cyclones Arena, Tri-Town Arena and the IceDen were the primary locations of the games. With many of the top ’05s in New England playing up at the … [Read more...]
Harvard’s Henry Thrun takes detour to USHL, Thayer product Evan Googins makes commitment
Harvard defenseman Henry Thrun will start the season with the USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints. The ’01 from Southboro, Mass., is doing so because of uncertainty surrounding Harvard playing this college hockey season. Thrun’s hope is to play for Dubuque through December then rejoin Harvard for the … [Read more...]
River Rats Jamboree: 14-U top prospects
EXETER, N.H. — Most of the top 14-U teams in New England took part in the 2020 River Rats Jamboree on Monday and Tuesday. Games at the River Rats Jamboree were played at The Rinks at Exeter, Salem ICenter, Cyclones Arena, Tri-Town Arena and the Ice Den. The Boston Junior Eagles, Minuteman Flames and … [Read more...]
2021 NHL draft: Top prospects to watch in upcoming Midget events
2020 is a weird year for a number of reasons. Add scouts watching prospects for the 2021 NHL draft before the 2020 draft is even in the books to the growing list of anomalies in this calendar year. The 2020 NHL Entry Draft will be held in October this year, due to the coronavirus postponing the … [Read more...]