Providence College alum Derek Army is the new assistant coach for the Wheeling Nailers in the ECHL, the organization announced Friday. Army played for the Friars from 2010-14 before embarking on a four-year minor pro career that included stints with the Nailers as well as a couple of organizations … [Read more...]
Recruiting: Another Gaudette for Northeastern
Cam Gaudette has committed to play college hockey at Northeastern, following in his older brother’s footsteps. Gaudette, a `00 from Braintree, Mass., has played the past two seasons for the Northeast Generals in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). In 2019-20, the left-shot defenseman registered … [Read more...]
USA Hockey announces roster for World Junior Summer Showcase
Ten players from New England will compete at the 2020 World Junior Summer Showcase for a spot on USA Hockey’s roster at the 2021 World Junior Championship. The World Junior Summer Showcase takes place July 24 through Aug. 1 at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Mich. The event usually welcomes hopefuls … [Read more...]
Recruiting trail update: Where some top D-1 candidates might find a home
The NCAA is still in a dead period for recruiting, which means college hockey coaches can’t be on the road scouting or have any in-person contact. It runs through at least July 31, but the dead period doesn’t prevent college coaches from contacting prospective recruits via phone calls, text … [Read more...]
Recruiting class breakdown: Analyzing the top 2003s by conference, team, region
Fifty-six players born in 2003 have committed to one of the 20 Division 1 hockey programs in the New England region. Looking at things more broadly, 126 players born in 2003 have committed to the 61 Division 1 college hockey programs across the country. The 2003 birth year is an interesting one to … [Read more...]
Two former Hockey East goaltenders commit to Long Island University
A pair of former third-string goaltenders in Hockey East will be joining the newly formed program at Long Island University. LIU head coach Brett Riley gained commitments from ’98 Vinnie Purpura and ’95 Stephen Mundinger. The duo are the first two goaltenders to commit to the fledgling … [Read more...]