3 New England-centric takeaways from 2023 NHL Draft
For New England, the first round was a cause for celebration. Will Smith (Lexington, Mass.) and Ryan Leonard (Amherst, Mass.) were off the board just…
Matt Copponi
How the waiting game paid off for Matt Copponi at the NHL draft
Matt Copponi has been through it all when it comes to the NHL draft. For the past two years, the Merrimack College rising junior from…Read More
How Matt Copponi fulfilled a lifelong dream in the Hockey East semifinals
In a game between the two oldest teams in Hockey East, the youngest player made the difference. Matt Copponi scored at 10:05 of the second…
How Alex Jefferies and Matt Copponi have been key to Merrimack’s resurgence
Every road to Division 1 college hockey is different. Compared to most New England-based players, Merrimack junior Alex Jefferies (Lunenburg, Mass.) and sophomore Matt Copponi…
‘I had to earn it’: How Matt Copponi found success for upstart Merrimack
Merrimack coach Scott Borek remembers the first time he went to watch Matt Copponi play for the Dexter Southfield School. “It was a very bad…
2021 NHL Entry Draft: Why this trio of sleepers could be selected
One week from today, the NHL will conduct the remainder of the 2021 entry draft, with rounds 2-7 taking place online July 24. Because there…
2021 New England Pro-Am Pre-Draft Showcase: Top prospects
FOXBORO, Mass. — Players from all over the continent converged on the Foxboro Sports Center over the weekend to take part in the annual New…
