When a team goes 20-8-3, loses only three seniors to graduation and returns three players who received All-NEPSAC honors last season, that team is in strong position to compete. That is the case for Berwick Academy this season under coach Kelly Souza. Berwick is propelled by triplets Brittany Foster … [Read more...]
Boys high school preview: Let the battle begin
For teams across Massachusetts who want to win the MIAA Div. 1A state tournament (also known as the Super 8), one obvious challenger stands in the way. BC High has won the tournament in each of the past two seasons, and both finals victories came against Pope Francis in overtime. Last March, it was … [Read more...]
Maine native Chase Matteo lives dream of playing college hockey in Japan
It started with an appreciation of a foreign country and an email to a college hockey coach when he was in seventh grade. Now, Camden, Maine, native Chase Matteo is wrapping up one of the most unique collegiate experiences for a New England hockey player. Matteo is a senior at Waseda University in … [Read more...]
Connecticut Junior Rangers shock bracket, win Brick Invitational
America won, for a change. Normally dominated by top-level Canadian youth programs, the 30th annual Brick Invitational — an Edmonton-based tournament comprised of teams from the United States and Canada — was claimed by the Connecticut Junior Rangers Elite AAA Club, which shocked the bracket and … [Read more...]
St. Dominic Academy, Bedford, Essex, Fairfield Prep extend dominance
The month of March marks the end of winter and winter sports at the high school level. It’s the time where high school teams have the opportunity to prove themselves as the top programs in their state and in their division. Sometimes, it’s a dynasty continuing when a team wins the title, and other … [Read more...]
Sammy Davis regains scoring touch for Boston University
A healthy Sammy Davis is just what the Boston University Terriers offense needed this season. The redshirt junior and forward missed all of last season after undergoing double hip surgery in July 2017, but this season, she is back not only as one of the team’s top scorers, but also as one of the … [Read more...]
Vermonter Myers has helped make Providence a Hockey East contender
Madison Myers has experienced her team’s climb from the bottom of Hockey East to now nearly the top, and she has been a major factor in her team’s success. Although Providence College got off to an 0-7 start her freshman year and won only 10 games, her presence in net has elevated the Friars year by … [Read more...]
2018-19 High School Preview: Lewiston, Hanover seek to extend dominance
Every year, no matter who it has back out on the ice, the expectations remain the same for the Lewiston High boys hockey team. The squad has earned three straight Maine Class A titles and has a chance to make it four. Although the names and faces might differ, the talent is still there. “We’re a … [Read more...]
Do Nobles and Vermont Academy have what it takes to repeat?
Injuries were an issue last season and yet, the Noble & Greenough girls hockey team still got the job done. With health and some experience on its side yet again, Nobles is aware of what it will take to earn another Division 1 NEPSAC title this season. Nobles went 26-3-3 last season as head … [Read more...]
Sacred Heart climbing the ladder in NEWHA niche
Without a home for much of its existence, the Sacred Heart women’s hockey team is settling into a new conference — and thriving. Although they are still classified as a Division 1 independent team by NCAA standards, the Pioneers are settling into their second season as a member of the New England … [Read more...]
Holy Cross ready to embrace stiff Hockey East challenge
The Holy Cross women’s hockey team understands the challenges that lie ahead — and is ready for all of them. The 2018-19 season is head coach Peter Van Buskirk’s 19th with the Crusaders, but it is the team’s first as a member of Hockey East, as HC makes the substantial leap from Division 3 hockey to … [Read more...]
Women’s ECAC 2018-19 season preview
Here's how every ECAC program is shaping up ahead of the 2018-19 season. Last year, Clarkson and Colgate both made the national title game, which the Golden Knights won, 2-1, in overtime. Brown There’s not really anywhere to go but up for Brown this season. Coming off an ECAC-worst 2-27 — averaging … [Read more...]
