He led Mount Saint Charles to 32 high school championships in more than 40 years behind the bench, and at age 92, Normand “Bill” Belisle died on Jan. 12 and left behind a lasting impact on Rhode Island and USA Hockey. The school announced the Manville, R.I., native's passing Wednesday night. His … [Read more...]
Prep hockey: Key impressions in Belmont Hill-St. Sebastian’s draw
BELMONT, Mass. — Belmont Hill and St. Sebastian’s met at the Jordan Athletic Center Saturday, battling to a 3-3 tie in a game that featured multiple NHL draft prospects. St. Sebastian’s got notable performances from defenseman Nolan Joyce (Dedham, Mass.), Michael Callow (South Boston, Mass.) and … [Read more...]
Bruins Brunch: What Tuukka Rask’s return means for the B’s
It was a good news, bad news scenario for the Boston Bruins and Tuukka Rask this week. The good: Rask agreed to a professional tryout agreement with the Providence Bruins to play a conditioning stint in the AHL. A precursor to signing an extension with the NHL club, rumors of Boston’s all-time games … [Read more...]
True Prep Cup: First impressions and key performers elevate on Day 1
SALEM, N.H. — Eight teams met up at the Icenter here on Jan. 7 to begin the first of three days to decide the True Hockey Prep Cup. Kimball Union Academy, Northwood School, Dexter Southfield, St. Andrew’s College, Mount Saint Charles, Nichols School, Frederick Gunn and Culver Academies represent a … [Read more...]
Why 13 players will have big prep hockey breakouts in 2022
While the recent external coronavirus postponements and cancellations have had an impact on the 2021-22 prep hockey season in recent weeks, New England Hockey Journal has taken note of some players who are enjoying breakout performances. Bigger things could be in store for these players in 2022, … [Read more...]
Bruins prospects: How Oskar Steen has made a case for full-time NHL duty
Oskar Steen continues to make the most of his 2021-22 season. The right wing is leading the Providence Bruins in scoring down in the AHL, but providing unlikely offense in a support role with the Boston Bruins on the fourth line in his several callups. With the 23-year-old playing his best stretch … [Read more...]