In early February last year, Brian Chambers received a wake-up call. After starting the 2017-18 season with the United States Hockey League’s Cedar Rapids RoughRiders, the center from Weymouth, Mass., was sent back to New England, where he finished the campaign with the North American Hockey … [Read more...]
Former Providence defenseman Jake Ryczek now playing in the QMJHL
Jake Ryczek knows which skills he must improve in order to take the next step in his hockey career. The 20-year-old defenseman’s track record shows that he’ll do his best to do it, too, no matter the cost. Look no further than the 2017-18 season. After scoring a goal and playing in just five games … [Read more...]
Hangin’ out with … Nashville Predators center Nick Bonino
What was your most memorable hockey moment growing up? “My most memorable hockey moment growing up, and during my career, has been winning championships along the way — (the 2005 Connecticut state championship in high school) with Farmington, (the 2007 New England prep school championship) with Avon … [Read more...]
New Englanders are showcasing their potential in the QMJHL
Hockey players who are born and raised in New England tend to go the college route as they chase their dreams of playing in the National Hockey League. However, when some of them come to the fork in the road, they embark on a different path and head to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. One such … [Read more...]
Boston College commit Spencer Knight of Darien, Conn., represents Team USA proudly
Just because Spencer Knight resides in his own little world — the goaltender’s crease — doesn’t mean he’s unaware of the praise that’s being heaped upon him. The 17-year-old netminder knows that National Hockey League Central Scouting in November gave him an A rating on its Players to Watch list. He … [Read more...]
Hangin’ out with … Canaan, N.H., native Ben Lovejoy of the New Jersey Devils
What is your most memorable hockey moment from when you were a kid? “My Hanover youth hockey team won the New Hampshire state tournament when I was a Mite.” What has been the most embarrassing moment so far in your National Hockey League career? “There have been too many. My first game, my first … [Read more...]