It has been a long, frustrating road for University of Michigan junior John Beecher. The Elmira, N.Y. native and 30th overall selection of the Boston Bruins in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft is coming off a lost sophomore year in 2020-21. He got injured during a practice and was lost for the rest of the … [Read more...]
Mid Fairfield showcases program strength with a weekend sweep
MARLBORO, Mass. — Talent and will won out for all three Mid Fairfield Jr. Rangers teams that traveled north to participate in the Connecticut state Tier 1 playoffs Nov. 12-14 at the New England Sports Center. With victories over the Elite Hockey Program (18-U) and South Kent Selects Academy (16-U … [Read more...]
Bruins Brunch: Analyzing the defense and honoring Colby Cave
It has been a topsy turvy season so far for the Boston Bruins. On the heels of losing the club’s first home game this week against the Edmonton Oilers, the team won on the road for the first time in more than three weeks, beating the New Jersey Devils by a 5-2 score to bounce back in a Saturday … [Read more...]
NCAA roundup: Unexpected starts fuel success, confidence in college season
With NCAA back to a semblance of normalcy in 2021-22 after many programs closed up shop a season ago due to the Covid pandemic, while those who did have a 2020-21 campaign were limited, a quick look at the top performers around the country shows some unexpected surprises among the early statistical … [Read more...]
Juniors notebook: A look at early impact performers in NCDC
New England Hockey Journal has had a chance to take in some recent junior games, catching the USPHL NCDC in action in Marlboro and around the rest of the league. There have been some impactful offensive performers to land near the top of the league in scoring over the first 16-18 games of the season … [Read more...]
NHL New England: How Kreider, Quick can stay hot after great starts
A pair of veteran natives from New England are providing top play for their NHL teams early in the 2021-22 campaign, with Chris Kreider and Jonathan Quick making waves for the New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings. Boxford, Mass. product Kreider is on pace for a career year with 9 goals in his … [Read more...]