Goaltending is important at any level of hockey, but it can be even more crucial in prep school hockey. A good goaltender can bolster a team’s chances at having a successful season while a subpar goaltender can derail a team’s hopes of post-season glory. With the 2018-19 New England Prep School Ice … [Read more...]
Hobey Baker Award: New England’s top candidates
It’s the year of the defenseman when it comes to top players in college hockey. Through almost two months of the season, the front-runners from this region for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, given annually to college hockey’s top player, appear to all be on the defensive side of the puck. However, … [Read more...]
Exhibition games highlight first weekend of prep hockey
With Thanksgiving approaching, exhibition games are in full swing for teams in the New England Prep School Ice Hockey Association. This past weekend represented a nice opportunity for scouts and college coaches to get a glimpse at the 2018-19 editions of several area prep school teams as well as a … [Read more...]
2020 NHL Draft: Top New England Prospects
It’s never too early to look ahead. Despite the 2019 NHL Draft still being just over seven months away, some organizations have begun planning for the 2020 NHL Draft. Several NHL organizations employ an amateur scout whose primary role is to keep tabs on underage prospects. While most of the … [Read more...]
Parker Ford named to U.S. Junior Select Team
Parker Ford will be the lone New England representative out of the 21 players on the U.S. Junior Select Team that will compete in the 2018 World Jr. A Challenge. The tournament takes place Dec. 9-16 in Bonnyville, Alberta. The U.S. has captured the Gold Medal at the event four times: 2012, 2013, … [Read more...]
NEPSAC 2018-19 Prep Hockey NCAA Commitments
Prep school hockey continues to be the most common path to college hockey for those in the New England region. That trend continues as the 2018-19 prep school hockey season is set to begin later this month. Some 81 prep school players are currently committed to playing college hockey. Six NEPSAC … [Read more...]