Here's how every Hockey East program is shaping up ahead of the 2018-19 season. Last year, Boston College and Northeastern both made the NCAA Tournament, neither advancing past the first round. Boston College The Boston College Eagles look strong again coming off a 30-5-3 season. The Eagles return … [Read more...]
Goalie masks continue to evolve, change course
In the sports world, many pieces of equipment have stayed virtually the same for years. However, this has not been the case with hockey goalie masks. Originally, they were nothing more than a fiberglass mold one pressed up against their face, but over the past several decades, they have become … [Read more...]
NH Avalanche crowned EHL champions
One year and one attempt was all it took for the New Hampshire Avalanche to be the Eastern Hockey League champs. In their inaugural season as a junior team in the EHL, the Avalanche were the dominant team as they defeated the Philadelphia Revolution 3-2 in the championship game to win their first … [Read more...]
Waltham and Fairfield surge for New England bragging rights
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...]
Pope Francis surprises, BC High thrives in Super 8 tourney
The Pope Francis boys hockey team nearly gave Massachusetts the perfect ending to its underdog story. Nevertheless, the Cardinals surprised a lot of people in the hockey scene around the Bay State. Pope Francis made its first-ever Super 8 tournament appearance and made its season last as long as … [Read more...]
School choice creates competition in Boston metro area
Not everyone goes to the public high school in their hometown, which can have an impact on local athletic programs, some more than others. This is especially the case in hockey in the metro Boston area. There are a handful of towns just south of Boston who are in close proximity to a handful of … [Read more...]