For some teams, not making the Elite 8 might have been a crushing blow. For Loomis Chaffee, it might have been a blessing in disguise. The chance for new life and a chance to win a championship was something the Pelicans and their 13 seniors couldn’t pass up. “Our guys were excited for the … [Read more...]
Cox: Swayman best of Hobey Baker final three
University of Maine junior goaltender Jeremy Swayman is one of three Hobey Baker Hat Trick Finalists, it was announced Thursday morning. The Anchorage, Alaska, native had a .939 save percentage while leading the Black Bears to a home ice spot and potential NCAA Tournament berth, before the … [Read more...]
Player moves roundup: Berkshire’s Baliotti commits to UNH
The University of New Hampshire recently received a commitment from Berkshire junior goaltender Jed Baliotti, it was learned Wednesday afternoon. The New Canaan, Conn., native recently wrapped up his third season at the Sheffield, Mass., prep school. The 2019-20 campaign was by far his best as he … [Read more...]
Title review: Salisbury’s Elite 8 win a total team effort
In prep school hockey, Salisbury and winning are synonymous. Coach Andrew Will’s teams always win a lot of games and usually are in it at the end. However, with all that success came heartbreak over the previous two seasons. The Crimson Knights were edged by rival Kimball Union by one-goal margins … [Read more...]
News: UMass’ Leonard signs deal with Sharks
UMass junior John Leonard has signed a two-year entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks, the organization that selected him in the 2018 NHL Draft. Leonard led college hockey in goals this season with 27. He added 10 assists to finish with 37 points in 33 games. Over the course of his three … [Read more...]
College moves roundup: Madden signs with Kings; Friars trio will be back
Northeastern star Tyler Madden has signed a three-year entry level contract with the Los Angeles Kings, it was announced Monday. The Deerfield Beach, Fla., native will forgo his final two seasons of collegiate eligibility to pursue his NHL dreams. A broken finger caused him to miss the final seven … [Read more...]