NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. -- Many of the top prospects in the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) took to Merrimack’s Volpe Complex on Monday in three all-star games at the NCDC, 18-U and 16-U divisions. The USPHL NCDC, the league’s top junior division, was the first to play. That game was … [Read more...]
Recruiting: Providence commits NTDP U-17’s Gilmartin
Providence College continued its strong recruiting with a commitment from ’03 Liam Gilmartin of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program (NTDP). Gilmartin, who hails from Falls Church, Va., is in his first season with the NTDP. In 37 games with the NTDP U-17 team, Gilmartin has 10 goals and … [Read more...]
Boston Imperials Hockey Academy at Matignon High coming next year
The Boston Imperials Hockey Academy at Matignon High is the latest academy model full-season midget hockey program coming to the region, New England Hockey Journal has learned. The partnership between Boston Imperials Hockey Club and Matignon High, a school in Cambridge, Mass., became official … [Read more...]
BC-BU game a dream come true for Hardman
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Mike Hardman was the only Boston College freshman to get on the score sheet Saturday night as the Eagles defeated archival Boston University, 4-3, at a sold-out Conte Forum. Hardman finding the back of the net in his first BC-BU game was fitting on a number of levels. Of the … [Read more...]
2021 NHL Draft: Top American prospects
The 2021 NHL Draft is just over 17 months away, but it is never too early to begin looking at the top American prospects. A few NHL organizations employ an underage scout whose primary job is to scout the next year's draft class. For example, in the 2019-20 season, the underage group would be … [Read more...]
Prep hockey: 15 improved uncommitted seniors
While many of prep hockey’s top seniors have a commitment and countless, there are quite a few players in this class still looking to secure a future in college hockey. Several of this year’s top uncommitted seniors in prep hockey have made considerable steps in their development over the past year. … [Read more...]