Continued streaks and a wild rivalry game were among the highlights of the final full weekend of Division 1 men’s college hockey action in the fall semester. Our top two teams in New England are in the midst of red-hot runs that have vaulted them in the national rankings. While one is receiving … [Read more...]
College hockey in New England: 9 best freshmen so far
Coaches often say the best thing about freshmen is that they become sophomores. However, first-year players have been key pieces to the puzzle for many of New England’s strongest Division 1 men’s hockey programs this season. Our local teams include the nation’s youngest player, the highest NHL draft … [Read more...]
Quinnipiac to the top: New England college hockey power rankings
Around the Thanksgiving holiday, the conference schedule is light as New England programs test themselves against some of the best around and throughout the country. This past weekend was no exception, but the slate saw the return of destination games at the Friendship Four in Belfast, Northern … [Read more...]
A complete guide to the Independent boys prep hockey teams
There is no shortage of talent among the Independents in boys prep hockey this season. Cushing is No. 1 in our preseason rankings and graced the cover of our November/December magazine. The Penguins were also in last season's Elite 8. So, too, was Dexter Southfield. Danny Donato's team ranks sixth … [Read more...]
Prep hockey coaches poll: Salisbury the preseason favorite, tight in the top six
Surprise, surprise: Boys prep hockey coaches believe in what Andrew Will is doing at Salisbury. In the 2022-23 Coaches poll, the reigning Elite 8 champions were ranked No. 1, with a convincing 10 first-place votes. Salisbury was the No. 5 seed in last year's Elite 8 Tournament, going on quite a run … [Read more...]
How Alex Jefferies and Matt Copponi have been key to Merrimack’s resurgence
Every road to Division 1 college hockey is different. Compared to most New England-based players, Merrimack junior Alex Jefferies (Lunenburg, Mass.) and sophomore Matt Copponi (Mansfield, Mass.) took the road less traveled in moving straight from the prep school ranks to the rigors of Hockey … [Read more...]