St. Paul's has a target on its back this season. The Pelicans are coming off their second Large School tournament championship in four seasons. The outlook wasn't as bright at the start of the season, though. St. Paul's had an up-and-down start, sitting 4-5-0 entering the holiday break. But the … [Read more...]
Nobles: What to expect in 2023-24 girls prep hockey
It's a big year at Nobles. The Bulldogs are gunning for their fourth straight Elite 8. They've appeared in the title game two of the last three seasons, winning in 2020. Entering last year among the favorites, they bowed out in the semifinals to eventual champion Williston Northampton. Tom Resor … [Read more...]
Why Massachusetts is so effective at developing girls hockey players
Massachusetts had a presence in Blaine, Minn., this week. Of the 30 skaters chosen for USA Hockey's final selection camp for the U18 Women's World Championship, 11 hailed from New England. Of those 11, nine were Massachusetts natives. The final roster isn't expected to be announced until … [Read more...]
RinkWise podcast: Andrew Will on the evolution of fall and summer hockey
Andrew Will has built a perennial contender at Salisbury. In his previous 13 seasons behind the bench for the Crimson Knights, he has amassed a 250-57-26 (.751) record. He's helped guide the team to five Elite 8 titles (2009, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2022). Salisbury has also won eight Housatonic … [Read more...]
RinkWise podcast: Mike Kennedy on what it takes to play college hockey
Mike Kennedy is a Brunswick hockey lifer. Entering his sixth season as head coach of the Bruins' boys hockey team, he spent the previous 13 years as an assistant under associate director of athletics Ron VanBelle. Brunswick has evolved plenty during his time around the program. Growing up in … [Read more...]
Williston Northampton: What to expect in 2023-24 girls prep hockey
When Monique Lyons (Bedford, Mass.) broke free and buried an empty netter to put the NEPSAC girls Elite 8 title game away, Williston Northampton could exhale. The Wildcats were on their way to their second Elite 8 championship in as many years and second all-time. By now, Christa Talbot Syfu's team … [Read more...]