Like most teams in New England coming off the season, or lack thereof, in 2020-21, a number of question marks surrounded Milton Academy heading into the new campaign. The young, inexperienced team hit a bump in the road at the start, but quickly recalibrated and got set on the right track, compiling … [Read more...]
Flood-Marr Tournament: Team effort lifts Nobles to championship
It takes a village to win any game in the New England prep school hockey landscape, let alone the four that it takes to claim the coveted Flood-Marr Tournament crown. Brian Day's club at Noble and Greenough proved that over the weekend, capping off the 56th installment of the annual holiday … [Read more...]
Prep spotlight: Kent navigating a challenging schedule early on
The first two weeks of the season have been no walk in the park for Kent, as four of the team’s first six contests have pitted them against some of the region's best. Despite a .500 record, the Lions are trudging their way through a gauntlet of early-season tests and proving themselves as a … [Read more...]
Prep spotlight: Holderness gaining confidence from balanced start
In the preseason, Holderness coach Alan Thompson (Gilford, N.H) emphasized the need for his team to play with a balanced scoring approach. Three games in, the Bulls have done just that, winning their first two contests by a pair of nine-goal margins. Eleven different players found the back of the … [Read more...]
The son of a college legend, Ben MacDonald is carving his own path
The old adage “success doesn’t happen overnight” can be applied in all areas of life. Hockey, especially. No matter who you are, where you start, or where you end up, it takes years before achieving any type of legitimate success. Even more important than a dedication to the craft is a love for the … [Read more...]
Independents preview: Dexter, Cushing, Brunswick lead the pack to start
Seven independent prep schools qualified for NEPSAC tournaments the last time they were held. Dexter Southfield and Berkshire appeared in the Stuart/Corkery Elite 8 Tournament -- with Dexter losing to Salisbury in the title game -- while Cushing Academy and Brunswick appeared in the Martin/Earl … [Read more...]