If the saying that hockey is in the blood is true, when it comes to Shane Lachance, the color of that blood is the purest scarlet. The 17-year-old Andover, Mass., native and Boston University recruit is a Terrier through and through, with the strongest of family connections on both sides. His … [Read more...]
Bruins Brunch: Coyle recovering, Eichel and Tarasenko rumors, and more
The Tampa Bay Lightning captured their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship, prevailing in five games over the Montreal Canadiens. Now, the challenge for the three-time champs will be to keep the band together. Success and the modern salary cap often makes it near impossible for teams to … [Read more...]
Lookback 2001: Missed opportunities
Two hundred and 89 players were selected in nine rounds of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. Of those, nine New England natives had their names called from rounds 2-9, and another 10 players with ties to area schools and colleges were chosen. Phillips Exeter power forward Ed Caron (Hudson, N.H.) and St. … [Read more...]
Prospects: B’s Matt Filipe looks to rebound
When Matt Filipe agreed to terms with the Boston Bruins last August on a two-year entry-level contract, it was a major step closer to fulfilling his dream of playing hockey at the highest level. The Lynnfield, Mass. native, who grew up cheering for his hometown NHL club is a two-way, heavy winger … [Read more...]
2021 NHL Entry Draft: The dark horses
With the 2020-21 hockey season impacted at all levels by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 NHL Entry Draft is sure to have some surprise picks throughout. Conventional wisdom as it normally applies to the way NHL teams identify, track, evaluate and ultimately select talent over the course of a … [Read more...]
2021 Foxboro Summer Prep League week 1 roundup
FOXBORO, Mass.- The Summer Prep League’s first week kicked off Monday night at Foxboro Sports Center. New England Hockey Journal was there to observe the top players from the (mostly) 2003-05 birth years, with a few 2002 and 2006-born prospects sprinkled around the four-team rosters. One key … [Read more...]