Patrick Donnelly, Author at New England Hockey Journal

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RinkWise podcast: Takeaways from August college recruiting

With fall hockey upon us, it's a perfect time to look back at what went down in men's college hockey recruiting to close the summer. August was a busy month on the recruiting trail with a plethora of local prospects landing commitments as well as plenty of area schools scoring high-quality … [Read more...]

8 standout U16 players from the NAHA Labor Day tournament

ROCKLAND, Mass. — Fall hockey season is officially here. The NAHA Labor Day tournament took over the Bay State this weekend with droves of players, parents and teams spending the unofficial last weekend of the summer in area rinks. I spent Friday and Saturday focused on the U19 and U16 divisions. Of … [Read more...]

11 uncommitted standout U19 players from the NAHA Labor Day tournament

ROCKLAND, Mass. — Fall hockey season is officially here. The NAHA Labor Day tournament took over the Bay State this weekend with droves of players, parents and teams spending the unofficial last weekend of the summer in area rinks. I spent Friday and Saturday focused on the U19 (primarily Navy) and … [Read more...]

11 standout U18 players from the River Rats Jamboree

FOXBORO, Mass. — Hockey season is upon us. There may be some runway still left in the summer, but the River Rats Jamboree at the start of this week signaled the onset of a new season. The Jamboree featured many of the top teams and prospects from the region and around the country with divisions … [Read more...]

Girls prep hockey: 6 early storylines to watch in 2024-25

The 2023-24 New England girls prep hockey season was filled with intriguing storylines and exciting players to watch. Nobles and Williston, the NEPSAC’s top two teams throughout the season, met in the Elite 8 final. The Bulldogs edged the Wildcats for the championship, denying the latter’s bid for … [Read more...]

What’s NEPSAC doing right? What should change? Girls prep hockey coaches survey, part 2

The offseason is the perfect time to take stock of what's going on in the girls prep hockey landscape. As fall hockey, a new school year and next winter's prep season draw closer, we asked New England coaches to do just that and examine the current state of girls prep hockey and where things are … [Read more...]

Best newcomer? Biggest surprise? Girls prep coaches survey, part 1

From left to right: Monique Lyons, Morgan McGathey and Tina Scalese. (Patrick Donnelly/NEHJ)

With a new season inching closer, it's a perfect time to take the temperature of the New England girls prep hockey coaches. We surveyed coaches across the NEPSAC to get their thoughts on everything prep hockey. From the best players this season, to who they think the best teams will be next season, … [Read more...]

RinkWise podcast: John Messuri on the evolution of Massachusetts hockey

Not many high school coaches boast the resume that John Messuri does. Messuri (Arlington, Mass.) is entering his ninth season as the head coach at Arlington High, which he has led to two state championships. Before taking over at Arlington, Messuri spent 15 years at Winchester, where he rebuilt … [Read more...]

What it’s like to be recruited in women’s college hockey

Every year, top prospects throughout New England hope to commit to play Division 1 college hockey. And every year, we see where they end up. For some, it's the usual suspects around Boston, be it Harvard, Northeastern and more. For others, there are other New England options, like UConn or the … [Read more...]

6 standout New England defenders from girls Under-18 Select Camp

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Last week, 76 of the best girls Under-18 hockey players in the nation took the ice at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid for USA Hockey’s girls U18 Select Camp. The camp featured players from the 2007-2009 birth years. In total, 21 New England natives (11 forwards and 10 … [Read more...]

7 standout New England forwards from girls Under-18 Select Camp

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Last week, 76 of the best girls Under-18 hockey in the nation took the ice at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid for USA Hockey's girls U18 Select Camp from Aug. 4-9. The camp featured players from the 2007-2009 birth years. In total, 21 New England natives (11 forwards and 10 … [Read more...]

9 New England natives make U.S. women’s Under-18 Select roster

Following strong showings at last week's girls Under-18 Select Camp in Lake Placid, N.Y., nine New England natives made USA Hockey's women's Under-18 Select Team for the annual U18 Series against Canada. The U18 Series features three games between Team USA and Team Canada. This year's series will be … [Read more...]

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