When discussing the top birth years in terms of hockey players in New England, the 1998s aren’t likely to be brought up. Whether it be at the NHL draft or college hockey, the ’98s haven’t had much success. Only five ’98 in New England were selected in the NHL draft. It took the best player in the … [Read more...]
Recruiting: AIC lands a goalie, UVM loses a center
American International has landed a commitment from ’99 goaltender Jake Kucharski, who spent parts of two seasons with Providence College. Kucharski, from Erie, Pa., joined the Friars in January 2019 but didn’t see any game action. Kucharski is a 2018 seventh-round pick of the Carolina Hurricanes. … [Read more...]
A closer look at New England’s top 2002 birth-year players
Coming after the 2001s, the ’02s in New England had a tough act to follow. While the birth year won’t go down as one of the best in the history of hockey in the region, there are some good players. The undisputed top ’02 in New England is Matt Beniers. The Hingham, Mass., native has a late birthday … [Read more...]
Top uncommitted 2002 birth-year players in New England
As some 2002s begin to play college hockey in 2020-21, others in the birth year are still competing in prep school, Midget or junior hockey with the hopes of landing that coveted commitment. In my list of top ’02s in New England, the top 13 are all committed to a Hockey East, ECAC Hockey, Big Ten or … [Read more...]
Recruiting: UConn commits Shattuck-St. Mary’s product Artem Shlaine
Shattuck-St. Mary’s center Artem Shlaine has switched his commitment to the University of Connecticut. Originally committed to Boston University, Shlaine will join the Huskies this fall. The ’02 has spent the past two seasons at the prestigious Faribault, Minn., prep school. In 46 games this season … [Read more...]
World juniors: USA Hockey adds Ted Donato, other coaching staffers
USA Hockey announced the four assistant coaches for the U.S. National Junior Team that will compete in the 2021 World Junior Championship in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta, this December and January. The four assistant coaches will be led by Providence College bench boss Nate Leaman, who was named … [Read more...]