The Beast will host its second annual playoffs this weekend at UMass Amherst and at several other area arenas. Games will take place Saturday and Sunday. As a league, the Beast has been successful because of the limited number of teams and a quality product often being put on the ice. It's home to … [Read more...]
Massachusetts, New England 16U minor midget power rankings
The fall split season midget hockey swing has crossed the halfway point, as teams work towards the Massachusetts and New England district tournaments November 8-11 at the New England Sports Center in Marlboro, Mass. For those unfamiliar with the process, Massachusetts is one district and comprised … [Read more...]
Pritchard, Makar impress in UMass win over RPI
AMHERST, Mass. — It didn’t take long for Jacob Pritchard to make an impact for his new team. The graduate transfer from St. Lawrence scored the first goal of the game and added two assists in the first period, as UMass jumped out to a commanding lead to beat RPI, 6-1, Friday night at the William D. … [Read more...]
NEHJ prospect rankings: Top ’01s in New England
Over 30 prospects from New England born in 2001 have committed to playing college hockey at a Division 1 program. The 2001s, sans the prospects with late birthdays, are in their draft year throughout the 2018-19 season. Two New Englanders – forward Matt Boldy (Millis, Mass.) and goaltender Spencer … [Read more...]
NEHJ prospect rankings: Top ’02s in New England
There are several very intriguing aspects to the top 2002-born players from New England. With the advent of early recruiting, many of the top '02s are already committed to a Division 1 programs, but the best player from New England in this age group remains uncommitted. Another anomaly is the … [Read more...]
NEHJ prospect rankings: Top ’04s in New England
Most 2004-born players from New England are playing bantam major hockey during the 2018-19 season, while a few compete up a level in midget minor. 2004-born players are already being courted by Division 1 colleges and watched by prep school coaches, NHLPA agents and USA Hockey’s scouting staff for … [Read more...]