Just about everywhere he’s played, Dylan Holze has been on a winner. The Wesleyan University senior led the NESCAC in goals (12) and points (22) as January wound down, his play — and the play of his line — a big reason the Cardinals (9-4-3) were only a tiebreaker away from second place in their … [Read more...]
Christmas comes early for Gunnery, KUA
The last two Stuart/Corkery tournaments have crowned Gunnery and Kimball Union as New England elite champions. Two talented programs. Two teams that also show no signs of slowing down. December means holiday tournaments in the world of prep hockey, and two of the titles headed back to familiar … [Read more...]
Williams, Colby among strong starters in NESCAC
The early returns from the NESCAC show an eclectic group of teams in the top tier — some surprising, some not. At Williams, the question was how a team that’s typically strong defensively would play with longtime coach Bill Kangas (South Burlington, Vt.) on sabbatical and assistant Mike Monti … [Read more...]
UMass-Boston excelling on both ends of the ice
The way Nolan Redler sees it, hockey is a simple game, especially when you’re playing on a line with UMass-Boston teammate Colin Larkin. "He’s big, he’s fast, he can shoot the hell out of the puck," said Redler (Winchester, Mass.). "Playing with him is give him the puck, get out of his way and go to … [Read more...]
Tabor eager to bring its game to intense ISL
The Independent School League will hit the ice with a bit of a different look in December, with Tabor Academy joining the 16-team league and competing with the larger schools in the Keller Division. Tabor was invited to replace St. Paul’s School, which left the ISL prior to the 2017-18 academic year … [Read more...]
Salve Regina makes early statement to start their season
Even with a new coach, it took Salve Regina very little time to make an early season statement. The Seawolves opened their season by hitting the road and snapping the 25-game unbeaten streak that had been crafted by last year’s Division 3 champion, Norwich. The 3-2 win also snapped the Cadets’ … [Read more...]