Recruiting: How players, coaches are navigating an uncertain landscape
The college hockey recruiting landscape perhaps never has been more intriguing. The coronavirus has had far-reaching implications on all aspects of the sport, but recruiting…
Recruiting: South Shore Kings defenseman Nolan Hayes commits to Sacred Heart
South Shore Kings defenseman Nolan Hayes committed to Sacred Heart, it was announced Wednesday. The ’02 from Milton, Mass., is in his first season playing…
South Shore Kings seize opportunity, thrive in USPHL’s Hub City Tampa
When all hope of a 2020-21 winter hockey season seemed lost as junior leagues across the country began to either postpone or cancel their seasons,…
Recruiting: Dexter Southfield forward Will Hughes commits to Harvard
Dexter Southfield right wing Will Hughes committed to Harvard, he announced on social media Tuesday evening. The junior from Andover, Mass., is in his first…
Juniors/Midgets Report: Japan native Chiky Hanzawa flourishes with South Shore Kings
Like his teammates on the South Shore Kings of the NCDC, Chikara Hanzawa grew up playing hockey. The difference is that Hanzawa — known to…
Prospect Watch: Islanders squeak by South Shore Kings
TYNGSBORO, Mass. — Despite blowing a 2-0 lead, the Islanders Hockey Club came through in the end for a 4-2 win over the South Shore…
Juniors/Midgets Report: Junior Bruins’ Shane Lachance adjusts to physical demands
It took only a couple of games for Shane Lachance to notice a difference between prep school hockey and junior hockey. “You’re going to get…
College hockey recruiting: Top uncommitted ’02s, fall 2020
There has been considerable movement among the top uncommitted ’02s in New England since my last rendition in May. Since May, my fourth-rated uncommitted ’02,…
Cape Cod Whalers Midget Showcase: Top uncommitted prospects
CANTON, Mass. — The Cape Cod Whalers Midget Showcase brought together several of the region’s top Midget teams this past weekend at Canton Ice House.…
Standout uncommitted prospects: Islanders HC vs. South Shore Kings
TYNGSBORO, Mass. — The Islanders Hockey Club defeated the South Shore Kings, 5-2, in a USPHL NCDC game at Skate 3 on Wednesday afternoon. The…
Prospects Pulse: Jake Flynn’s confidence grows as UConn defender opens eyes of Central Scouting
One of Jake Flynn’s favorite courses this past year as a freshman at the University of Connecticut was about witches and wizards. The 19-year-old defenseman…
Strong get stronger: 2020 USPHL NCDC Entry Draft analysis
The 2020 USPHL NCDC Entry Draft took place Wednesday with all 11 teams making selections. Keeping in brand, the USPHL NCDC does things differently. Unlike…
