Patrick Donnelly, Author at New England Hockey Journal

Phillips Andover: What to expect in girls prep hockey in 2025-26

Phillips Andover was right there last season. After toppling defending champion No. 4 Nobles in the Elite 8 quarterfinals and top-seeded Williston…

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New Hampton: What to expect in girls prep hockey in 2025-26

New Hampton will have a new look this year. Last season, the top-seeded Huskies took down No. 6 St. Mark's, 4-1, in…

RinkWise podcast: Avon Old Farms coach Mark Naclerio on the future of prep

Mark Naclerio's career has come full circle. The Milford, Conn., native, who played at Avon Old Farms under longtime coach John Gardner from 2008-11,…

9 standouts from 19U Mid Fairfield’s win over Bay State Breakers

FOXBORO, Mass. – It was all about Sophie Frost at the Foxboro Sports Center on Sunday afternoon. Poised for a strong senior season…

Groton: What to expect in girls prep hockey in 2025-26

Groton reached new heights last season. After making the previous two Small School tournament finals, the Zebras qualified for the Elite 8…

Tabor: What to expect in girls prep hockey in 2025-26

It was a different year for Tabor last winter. For the first time since 2016, the Elite 8 went on without the…

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Cushing: What to expect in girls prep hockey in 2025-26

It didn't take long for Cushing to re-establish itself among the NEPSAC's best. After narrowly missing the playoffs entirely in 2023-24, the…

RinkWise podcast: Duxbury coach Dan Najarian on the state of MIAA girls hockey

Few know the Massachusetts high school hockey landscape better than Dan Najarian. Under Najarian, Duxbury is a perennial powerhouse in MIAA girls…

7 standouts from 19U Lady Flames’ win over Connecticut Polar Bears

MARLBORO, Mass. — Sunday was a perfect fall day in New England. Not only was there stunning foliage, great weather and a…

Phillips Exeter: What to expect in girls prep hockey in 2025-26

Phillips Exeter is on the upswing. The Big Red reached the Large School tournament for the second straight season in 2024-25, falling…