The initial seedings are set in the first round of the ECAC playoffs that will ultimately decide the conference champion and winner of the Whitelaw Cup on March 19 in Lake Placid. The 5th-12th place regular season teams will meet in a best-of-three preliminary round at the higher-seeded schools. … [Read more...]
Bruins Brunch: What should Boston do with Jake DeBrusk?
It has been several months since Jake DeBrusk’s desire for a change of scenery and trade from the Boston Bruins became public, but as of now, he’s still wearing the Spoked-B. His recent hot streak, which includes four total goals scored in three consecutive games, plus an assist in Boston's 3-1 … [Read more...]
Recruiting: Uncommitted prep hockey prospects primed for playoff action
With the last few games in the 2021-22 prep hockey regular-season schedule being played this weekend, it’s time for a quick look at a few uncommitted players who have played well in recent viewings. Although the prep hockey playoff field has not yet been decided, these individuals look to be a good … [Read more...]
Prospects: What to expect from Bay State quartet after Olympic Games
Although the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing ended in disappointment for the U.S. men's team after going undefeated in preliminary round play, the impact contributions made by the young collegians on the roster have set the stage for a strong finish to the NCAA regular season and postseason … [Read more...]
Prospects: 15 players to watch in final week of prep hockey regular season
It is the final week of the prep hockey regular season, so it is time to take a good look at some key players who will be instrumental in the remaining schedule before the NEPSAC tournament field is announced in the coming weekend. This list focuses more on teams in contention for Elite 8 status and … [Read more...]
Bruins Brunch: At NHL trade deadline, Don Sweeney’s best move may be no move at all
The NHL announced Friday that Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand’s six-game suspension will be upheld, meaning the team’s leading scorer and most impactful player can't return until Feb. 24 in Seattle. The Marchand suspension is a microcosm of the struggles the B’s have gone through this month … [Read more...]