Boston College and Boston University have started the year on historic down notes, but two other Hockey East teams – Providence and UMass – made history of the positive variety last weekend. The Friars opened Hockey East play with a 7-2 win over UConn, which was the 1,000th in program history. The … [Read more...]
D1 Men: NEHJ Top 10 debuts with strong weeks for UMass, Quinnipiac
Though the Division 1 college season is several weeks old, we’re excited to welcome the Top 10 back to New England Hockey Journal on a weekly basis. It’s no surprise to see reigning Hockey East finalist Providence College thriving, despite having a loss and a tie through five games. Quinnipiac is … [Read more...]
2018-19 Hockey East season begins with new – but familiar – coaching trio
The 35th anniversary season of Hockey East is about to begin. It’s no secret that the great number of successful coaches to come through the league is a major reason why it has been widely regarded as the best college hockey conference in the country for so long. Consider the names like Jack Parker, … [Read more...]
Ryan Donato amped for bigger role with Boston Bruins
It’s hard to ask for more than what Ryan Donato gave the Boston Bruins during his first stint as a National Hockey League player at the end of last season. The Scituate, Mass., native totaled nine points in 12 games before appearing three times in the playoffs, all just after completing his junior … [Read more...]
Hangin’ Out With … Holy Cross forward Peter Crinella
Ahead of the 2018-19 season, New England Hockey Journal caught up with Holy Cross senior forward Peter Crinella, a native of East Longmeadow, Mass. He has 33 points across 94 career games, improving his production level each year under head coach David Berard. He's come a long way since joining the … [Read more...]
Hockey East 2018-19 season preview
Here's how every Hockey East program is shaping up ahead of the 2018-19 season. Last year, Boston College edged Northeaster for the regular-season title. Boston College Boston College returns 105 (of 108) goals and 291 (of 304) points scored last year as 24th-year coach Jerry York’s (Watertown, … [Read more...]