There's a feeling around the girls prep hockey scene that Nobles is the measuring stick. It's no surprise — coach Tom Resor's teams are always loaded and primed for deep championship runs. Because Nobles lost in the Elite 8 final to Williston Northampton, Resor's group will be even more motivated … [Read more...]
RinkWise podcast: Here are the storylines to watch in boys prep hockey season
It's that time of year again — the boys prep hockey season is right around the corner. Salisbury finished as the champion last season after winning the Elite 8 tournament. But many other teams made life hard for coach Andrew Will's squad and will do so in the new season that begins next … [Read more...]
New team at the top: Preseason boys prep hockey rankings
With the boys’ prep hockey season right around the corner, it’s time for the preseason rankings. Salisbury won the Stuart/Corkery Elite 8 championship last season, while Kent took the Martin/Earl Large School championship and Pomfret snagged the Piatelli/Simmons Small School Tournament. Kimball … [Read more...]
RinkWise podcast: Previewing a big year for Division 1 women’s college hockey in New England
In Division 1 women's college hockey, the WCHA has been dominant since women's hockey became a sanctioned sport in 2000. Last season's champion was Ohio State. Aside from Clarkson winning three championships in 2014, 2017 and 2018, all the champions have come from the middle of the United … [Read more...]
RinkWise podcast: Previewing a big year for Division 1 men’s college hockey in New England
The Division 1 men’s college hockey landscape in New England is entering one of its most interesting seasons to date. In Hockey East, Boston University and Boston College both have new head coaches and boast terrific freshmen classes. But there’s still Northeastern, Providence and UMass battling … [Read more...]
Rinkwise podcast: Quincy College coaches on growth of new program
Building a hockey program from scratch is not easy. But Quincy College is giving it a try. The school is launching a new men’s hockey club program this fall, and head coach Kyle Robertson, assistant coach Matt Gibbons and athletic director Jack Raymer joined host Stephanie Wood on the latest … [Read more...]
