BOSTON-- New England Hockey Journal had a chance to watch the 2022 girls MIAA Division 1 and 2 championship games at TD Garden March 20 and took note of several players who made key contributions in the games. Austin Prep and Algonquin Regional captured the championship trophies in two competitive … [Read more...]
Bruins Brunch: In Hampus Lindholm, Don Sweeney fills team’s biggest need
A big move was expected in Boston before the NHL’s trade 5 p.m. deadline on Monday, March, 21. Bruins GM Don Sweeney delivered late Saturday afternoon, when NHL Network’s Kevin Weekes reported via social media that Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm was headed to Boston. The 28-year-old … [Read more...]
Hobey Baker Award: Breaking down the New England players in final 10
The NCAA announced the 10 finalists for the 2022 Hobey Baker Award, given annually to the top men’s hockey player in Division 1 on Wednesday. Hingham, Mass., native Matty Beniers was the only New England-born player to make the final round, but the University of Michigan sophomore and Seattle Kraken … [Read more...]
As Marc McLaughlin joins Bruins, what other Hockey East players might turn pro?
The Boston Bruins announced the signing of Boston College senior and captain Marc McLaughlin to a two-year entry-level contract today, valued at $883,750 per season. The North Billerica, Mass. native scored 31 goals in his final 57 collegiate games between 2020-22, and was one of the conference’s … [Read more...]
Analysis: BC High outlasts Austin Prep to advance to MIAA semifinals
TEWKSBURY, Mass.—BC High scored on just the second shift of the round of 8 contest against Austin Prep at Breakaway Ice Center Saturday, and that was all the offense the Eagles needed to secure a 1-0 victory to move on to the MIAA Division 1 final four. Freshman and Needham, Mass. native Joe … [Read more...]
Bruins Brunch: Why 5 Boston prospects are trending up as playoffs approach
The Boston Bruins received a recent boost from the play of rookie defenseman Jack Ahcan. The undrafted free agent signing in the spring of 2020 out of St. Cloud State made his NHL debut during the 2020-21 pandemic-shortened season, but scored his first NHL goal this week in the B’s victory over the … [Read more...]
