A new season of Division 1 men’s college hockey is underway. Seven New England clubs began regular-season play between Saturday and Sunday nights. The season-opening slate included a dominant start to a new era at Boston University, Hockey East preseason favorite Northeastern’s debut, and a … [Read more...]
College hockey preview: A full guide to all men’s Hockey East teams
Lots of changes have come to Hockey East teams. New coaches stand behind the benches of Boston College and Boston University. Come January, UConn will have a big, beautiful new home. Still, lots of things have stayed the same. Impact players at BU, Northeastern and Providence opted to stay instead … [Read more...]
8 burning questions for Division 1 men’s college hockey in New England
Of the 16 teams in last season's national tournament, six came from New England. With the way the competition looks this season, the number in this year's tournament should eclipse six without issue. Numerous storylines surround Division 1 men's college hockey in New England. New coaches lead both … [Read more...]
How UConn men’s hockey is building a long-term winner in Hockey East
One game, one period, one shift at a time. A head coach’s focus within the long and winding college hockey season is ultra fine, but you can’t blame UConn’s Mike Cavanaugh (North Andover, Mass.) for occasionally taking a second to think about where his program once was, or glance into the exciting … [Read more...]
6 things to watch in boys prep hockey during new season
From new coaches, new top prospects and familiar contenders, here are some of the storylines on the radar for the upcoming NEPSAC boys hockey season. Back-to-back champs Standing at the top of the heap is nothing new for Salisbury. Despite going just 5-4 at the start of the season, the Crimson … [Read more...]
Ryan Healey has a Wild future, but first up: Harvard is waiting for him
Eric Healey knows a thing or two about life in professional hockey. The native of Hull, Mass., rose to play two games for his hometown Boston Bruins during the 2005-06 season while spending nearly 600 games in the American Hockey League and ending his long career in Switzerland and Austria. But, the … [Read more...]
Q&A: Devon Levi on his successful rookie year and what comes next
Northeastern goalie Devon Levi is the reigning Mike Richter Award winner as the best goaltender in Division 1 men’s hockey. The native of Dollard-des-Ormeauz, Quebec, also won the National Rookie of the Year award last season. His .952 save percentage ranked first in the NCAA last season and tied … [Read more...]
2022 NHL Draft: Breaking down the Bruins’ six selections
The Boston Bruins had to wait a while to make a pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, but the team addressed needs by the end of seven rounds. With GM Don Sweeney and associate director of amateur scouting Ryan Nadeau (Taunton, Mass.) heading the draft table, the Bruins focused on the center position … [Read more...]
At BC, the reality of the post-Jerry York era is starting to set in
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — When he had the floor at a Tuesday press conference honoring retiring Boston College head coach Jerry York for his 50-year career behind a Division 1 college bench, athletic director Pat Kraft felt there was no more appropriate way to honor the legend than to rattle off just a … [Read more...]
Impact freshman Jack Hughes prepares for 2022 NHL Draft
Jack Hughes Hometown: Westwood, Mass. Team: Northeastern University Pos.: C | Shoots: L | Size: 6-0, 165 | Age: 18 New England Hockey Journal's No. 1 prospect eligible for the 2022 NHL Draft; Named to the Hockey East Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team; Played in all 36 regular-season games as a … [Read more...]
Why Boston holds a regular spot in the Frozen Four rotation
It’s an exciting time to be a hockey fan in New England. The Boston Bruins are in the thick of the playoff chase and the Frozen Four is making a long-awaited return to Boston in April. That's exciting even if a New England school isn't among the final four teams this time. For the first time since … [Read more...]
Colin Blackwell eager for new role with Cup-hungry Leafs
For more reasons than one, Colin Blackwell has had a year to remember. The ex-St. John’s Prep and Harvard star from North Andover, Mass., weathered ups and downs with the Seattle Kraken since being selected by the first-year franchise from the New York Rangers in last July’s Expansion … [Read more...]
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