New England Hockey Journal

Paul Grant

Postseason prep school wrap: Lawrence Academy

Tomas Pientka stepped right in for Lawrence under tough circumstances. (Dave Arnold/NEHJ)This is part a series of stories looking back on how the top New England prep school boys' hockey teams performed in the 2019-20 season and what lies ahead over the summer. Prep school powerhouse Lawrence … [Read more...]

Highs and lows of the prep school season

Salisbury came away this year with the Elite 8 title. (Dave Arnold/NEHJ)The New England prep school hockey league was one of the few to be able to fully complete its season and playoffs before hockey -- and all of sports, for that matter -- were shut down because of the novel coronavirus. This … [Read more...]

News: KUA’s Fantilli brothers sign with Chicago Steel

Luca (left) and Adam Fantilli played one season together at KUA. (Kimball Union)Kimball Union star brothers Adam and Luca Fantilli have signed with the United States Hockey League's Chicago Steel for the 2020-21 season, the team announced on Wednesday. Adam Fantilli, 15, is a highly regarded … [Read more...]

Postseason prep school wrap: Kimball Union

A big win over prep powerhouse Shattuck St. Mary's was among KUA's season highlights. (Dave Arnold/NEHJ)This is the first in a series of stories on looking back on how the top New England prep school boys' hockey teams performed in the 2019-20 season and what lies ahead over the summer. Kimball … [Read more...]

5 questions for … UMass Lowell coach Norm Bazin

Coach Norm Bazin has been with UMass Lowell for nine seasons. (Rich Gagnon/UMass Lowell Athletics)When you talk to UMass Lowell coach Norm Bazin, you hear the word "fortunate," "fortune" and "lucky" quite a bit. From anyone else, it would seem disingenuous. After all, luck has very little to do with … [Read more...]

5 questions for … UConn coach Mike Cavanaugh

UConn coach Mike Cavanaugh has his team in a good position heading to the tournament. (UConn Athletic Communications)Mike Cavanaugh has been the coach of the University of Connecticut Huskies since taking over for the 2013-14 season. An assistant and then associate coach for 18 years under the … [Read more...]

3 takeaways from 3 games: NEPSAC prep school finals

Salisbury won the Stuart/Corkery Elite 8 title over Dexter Southfield. (Dave Arnold/NEHJ)HARTFORD, Conn. -- Turns out home-ice advantage is a thing after all. Connecticut schools Salisbury, Loomis Chaffee and Gunnery all came away with titles in the year-end NEPSAC Hockey prep championships held at … [Read more...]

3 takeaways: Salisbury 4, Avon Old Farms 3 (OT)

Salisbury came up big in the clutch again. (SeshuPhotography.com)AVON, Conn. -- The team of destiny struck again and will be playing for all the marbles for the third year in a row. The Salisbury Crimson Knights staged yet another impressive comeback against yet another awesome team to earn a berth … [Read more...]

Breaking down his game: Tabor Heaslip

Tabor Heaslip prides himself in being a strong two-way center. (Hobie Jamison/AOF)This season, the dominant teams in prep school hockey were the ones with balanced scoring, rolling more than one line to generate offense. This is particularly evident when you look at the most recent New England … [Read more...]

Checking in with: John Gardner on the prep school playoffs

John Gardner's Winged Beavers are headed into the playoffs on a roll. (Hobie Jamison/Avon Old Farms)AVON, Conn. -- The sprint that is the New England prep school playoffs is here, so what better time to check in with Avon Old Farms coach John Gardner. Gardner's Winged Beavers are the No. 2 seed … [Read more...]

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