The 2022 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship tournament begins Dec. 26 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Canada, but we got a glimpse of what could come with a single exhibition game on Dec. 23. Matty Beniers (Hingham, Mass.) and Brett Berard (East Greenwich, R.I.) combined to make … [Read more...]
ECAC: Surprise performances boosting strong starts across conference
New England Hockey Journal has been keeping an eye on the ECAC, and with the holidays upon us, it is a good time to take stock of some of the surprising performances that have helped to elevate team success in the early portion of the 2021-22 season. Quinnipiac goaltender Yaniv Perets has dazzled … [Read more...]
NHL Draft: Strong finish at Flood-Marr highlights deep draft options
MILTON, Mass. — The return of the 56th annual Flood-Marr Hockey Tournament hosted by Milton Academy and Noble & Greenough School Dec. 17-19 for the first time since 2019 was a welcome prelude to the 2021 holiday season. With eight teams in action over the three-day period, New England Hockey … [Read more...]
NHL Draft: Positive returns from Avon, Groton/Lawrence, St. Sebastian’s holiday tournaments
The first round of pre-Christmas holiday tournaments have come to a close around the region, and New England Hockey Journal went to the majority of the major events, including the Avon Old Farms 38th Annual Christmas Classic, 56th Annual Flood-Marr Hockey Tournament, St. Sebastian’s School Mutch Cup … [Read more...]
Bruins Brunch: COVID-19 tactical pause allows for consolidation, reorganization
With the outbreak of COVID-19 on Boston Bruins roster this week, a pair of losses culminating in a postponement of all scheduled games through Dec. 26, that temporary shutdown is the right move to help a flailing team catch its breath. After defeating the Calgary Flames on Dec. 11, word started to … [Read more...]
Bruins prospects: 2020 draft duo of Mason Lohrei, Riley Duran turning heads
The jury will be out for some time, but the early returns of the Boston Bruins 2020 draft class continue to generate positive momentum. A pair of college players, in particular, are making a positive impression around hockey for their strong starts to the 2021-22 campaign. Providence College … [Read more...]