It is not often that you see a college player make the jump from Division 3 to Division 1, but Ryan Black is ready to do just that from Babson to the University of New Hampshire. Black, coming off of his fourth and best season with the Beavers, will swap the green for blue as he heads to Durham for … [Read more...]
Prep schools vs. academy hockey: The race for top talent is on
As the clock hit 0:00, jubilant players wearing the red, white and blue of Mount Saint Charles surged toward their goaltender to celebrate a championship. It’s a familiar scene in New England, reminiscent of the 26 straight Rhode Island state crowns Mount Saint Charles won under late coach Bill … [Read more...]
Goalie watch list: The top ’05-’07 netminders in New England
The New England Hockey Journal goaltender assessment series rolls on with a closer look at the best 2005, 2006 and 2007 prospects at the position. This list was built from live viewings during the 2021-22 hockey season, plus Massachusetts and New England District (for the ’05 and ’06 players) … [Read more...]
Goalie watch list: Tracking the best netminders in New England, part 1
As we shift to summer hockey, it is a good time to look at the best players in net from the New England region. After watching hockey at every level this past season from the NHL down to bantam major (14-U), we’ve seen the lion’s share of those who live between the pipes and are the last line of … [Read more...]
Where is prep hockey headed? Coaches sound off in our survey
Hockey coaches in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) have some interesting ideas about the state of the conference and some changes they’d like to see. Most agree that a return to a neutral-site, single-day championship event should happen. Beyond that, opinions range when … [Read more...]
Bruins Brunch: Let’s appreciate Patrice Bergeron, whatever his decision
After the final buzzer sounded in Boston’s Game 7 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the playoffs, the captain led the Bruins through the traditional handshake line. Then he positioned himself near the exit, embracing every one of his teammates. The campaign was over, and the … [Read more...]
