New England Hockey Journal

Joshua Kummins

Coaches Poll: Is Salisbury still on top?

Salisbury is still riding high in the coaches poll. (Dave Arnold/NEHJ)The prep school hockey schedule ramped up in a big way in New England over the past week, but this season’s 11th edition of the New England Hockey Journal Coaches Poll actually saw a tight race at the top.  The top seven teams … [Read more...]

Who said only seniors can be Division 1 captains?

Sophomore Chase Gresock is wearing the 'C' this season for Merrimack. (Jim Stankiewicz/Merrimack Athletics)Hobey Baker Award winners. All-Americans. Future National Hockey League stars. It’s not at all uncommon to find players with any of those titles skating on New England’s Division 1 rinks every … [Read more...]

Key takeaways: How Northeastern pulled off a Beanpot threepeat

Make that three in a row for Northeastern at the Beanpot. (Getty Images)BOSTON -- Three in a row. For Northeastern. It had never been done before in 67 years of Beanpot history. After a 4-4 tie between the Huskies and Boston University was officially recorded for NCAA purposes, sophomore defenseman … [Read more...]

Beanpot preview: What to expect in the BU-Northeastern final

Northeastern is looking to win a third consecutive Beanpot for the first time in its history. (Getty Images)As longtime Hockey East rivals separated by just a few miles, Boston University and Northeastern play multiple times every season. It’s always a good rivalry. Naturally, though, there is … [Read more...]

Key takeaways: What we saw in the Beanpot semifinals

Boston College Eagles forward David Cotton (17) and Harvard Crimson forward Colton Kerfoot were Beanpot-serious. (Getty Images)BOSTON -- Monday night was filled with Beanpot history at TD Garden. In the first of two semifinal games, Northeastern used a 3-1 win over Harvard to advance to their third … [Read more...]

Beanpot: Four reasons we’ll watch

Cayden Primeau was named Beanpot MVP after making 59 saves in the 2019 tournament. (Dave Arnold/NEHJ)For players, coaches and fans, a special aura surrounds the Beanpot Tournament. The first two Mondays of February are uniquely Boston, a true "city championship," in Northeastern head coach Jim … [Read more...]

Coaches Poll: Dexter Southfield dethroned by a new No. 1

Salisbury might have lost to Berkshire, but that didn't hold back their charge in the coaches poll. (Joseph Meehan/Salisbury)Dexter Southfield’s six-week run atop the New England Hockey Journal Prep School Coaches Poll is over. Each of the top four teams had their respective winning streaks snapped … [Read more...]

Coaches Poll: Can anyone catch Salisbury, Dexter Southfield?

Salisbury's winning ways are putting pressure on the top team of the coaches poll. (Dave Arnold/NEHJ)Our seventh Prep School Coaches Poll of the season is out and winning streaks seem to be the theme. Though the coaches have voted Dexter Southfield as the region’s No. 1 team for six straight weeks … [Read more...]

USHL: Farrell, Colangelo, Fontaine lead local contingent

Gunnarwolfe Fontaine is one of Chicago's leading scorers. (Chicago Steel)The top junior hockey league in the country is chock full of New England talent this year. Some of the region’s top players have decided to head away from home in order to further their development in the United States Hockey … [Read more...]

Lessons learned by returning World Junior players

Zac Jones has a different appreciation for speed after playing at the World Juniors. (Getty Images) The hockey world was captivated by the great holiday tradition that is the IIHF World Junior Championship. Earlier this month, players from Hockey East and ECAC programs returned from playing on the … [Read more...]

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