Head coach Jim Madigan, associate head coach Jerry Keefe, and assistant coach Jason Smith have worked wonders to turn
@GoNUmhockey
into the best program in Boston. Read about their philosophy as well as notes on which college players are leaving.
๐ฅ It's Magazine SZN ๐ฅ
Gracing the cover of the September/October 2022 edition of the New England Hockey Journal magazine is
@UConnMHOC
looking to become
@Hockey_East
's next powerhouse.
FULL MAGAZINE:
โHow would Northeastern replace Adam Gaudette, Dylan Sikura, and Nolan Stevens?โ
By setting a single-season program record with 27 victories and a Hockey East Tournament championship.
@JoshuaKummins
has the story from the
@GoNUmhockey
win.
In September, Drew Carr was diagnosed with cancer.
Here's how a community and a strong mindset propelled Carr to beat cancer โย and eventually get back on the ice.
From
@EvanMarinofsky
:
Former Merrimack coach Mark Dennehy: "If youโre putting your child into sports to make a high school team, make a college team or make the NHL, youโve automatically flawed the process.."
A family affair: Manchester NH Fire Department members were out in force to support
@TABORPUCK
forward Jack DesRuisseaux during the
@SPS_Hockey
Jamboree. Jack's dad, Steve, is recovering from injuries he received battling a fire earlier in Nov. Photos: Dave Arnold Photography
New episode of New England Hockey Journal TV debuts Friday at 6:30p on NESN.
Featuring: Lovell Hockey and its brand-new arena
@lovellhockey
Preview ๐
D1 men: UMass is a national championship contender under Carvel
Those closely following Hockey East know what third-year head coach Greg Carvel has been building in Amherst, and weโve seen flashes of brilliance this season.
In just three seasons of hockey, Mount Saint Charles has produced 35 Division 1 commits, as well as eight NHL Draft picks.
Here's how John O'Connor and Frank O'Connor have had a massive impact on it all.
From
@EvanMarinofsky
:
Updated boys prep hockey top 10 ๐๐
1๏ธโฃ Avon Old Farms (
@AOF_Hockey
)
2๏ธโฃ Kimball Union (
@kimballunion
)
3๏ธโฃ Belmont Hill (
@BHhockey_
)
Full list ๐
Freshman goalie Philip Svedebรคck tragically lost his father this summer.
Svedebรคck is determined to make him proud.
Through nine games with
@FriarsHockey
, he's been outstanding.
From
@MarkDivver
:
Undeterred by his size, bolstered by a coach in the family, Brett Berard stays the course with
@USAHockeyNTDP
as he readies for life with
@FriarsHockey
.
Sam Colangelo
@scolangelo16
of
@GoNUmhockey
is a player to watch as New England's next wave of talent readies for the 2020 NHL draft. For more on Colangelo's journey, check out and read the Fall 2020 issue of NEHJ, due out later this month.
The legendary Riley hockey family continues to make an impact on the D-1 coaching scene, as former Hobart player and Colgate assistant Brett Riley will become the first head coach for upstart Long Island University
@LIUMHockey
.
How did
@AIC_Hockey
go from a struggling
@Atlantic_Hockey
program to a conference champion and winner of an NCAA Tournament game? The coach had a lot to do with it.
Updated boys prep hockey top 10 ๐
1๏ธโฃ Avon Old Farms (
@AOF_Hockey
)
2๏ธโฃ Kimball Union (
@kimballunion
)
3๏ธโฃ Belmont Hill (
@BHhockey_
)
Full list ๐
Milton, Mass., native Aidan McDonough is one of the top goal-scorers for the
@USHL
@RidertownUSA
.
The
@GoNUmhockey
commit credits his parents for being his "rocks."
Leetch. Quick. Bonino. Atkinson. The legends are many, as are the championships, for Avon Old Farms. NEHJ's
@_LiamFlaherty
checks in on the
@AOF_Hockey
Winged Beavers in our prep boys hockey spotlight.
Of the three
@NEPSAC
champions crowned in boys ice hockey last month,
@tiltonbvhockey
was the only one to do so without a single Division 1 commit. Team work makes the dream work.
History was made in Exeter, N.H., earlier this month, as an all-minority team led by former NHL players Bryce Salvador and Mike Grier (Holliston, Mass.) appeared in the Beantown Summer Classic โ and won it. NEHJ's
@_LiamFlaherty
takes a closer look.
Selects Academy D-man Garrett Sundquist talks Providence commitment
The shutdown
@SelectsAcademy
defenseman will follow his father's path to
@FriarsHockey
"If youโre not shooting pucks and stickhandling, using some type of stickhandling ball three to four times a week, youโre doing yourself a disservice," said
@meyer_freddy
of the
@EHL_Hockey
's
@Wizards_EHL
.
"I donโt know if itโs right or wrong, but it seems like thereโs just too many options for kids nowadays," said
#NHLBruins
assistant coach Jay Pandolfo.
Our D1 insider leads with the
@GoNUmhockey
most important player to date this postseason -- goaltender Cayden Primeau. Check out
@JoshuaKummins
story and other notes around Hockey East, ECAC Hockey and Atlantic Hockey.
After two years in the
@USAHockeyNTDP
, 2022 NHL Draft prospect Jack Hughes is a freshman
@GoNUmhockey
.
How the Westwood, Mass., native became a D-1 talent, joining his older brother, Riley, with the Huskies in
@hockey_east
:
One year out of a stellar stint at KUA, Bryce Dolan is fitting in fine with Holy Cross
The former champion with
@KUAHockey
is one of the youngest players on
@HCrossMHockey
and in
@Atlantic_Hockey
.
The August/September issue of New England Hockey Journal is live! Check out our annual Skate Guide and Prep Guide, plus features on
@UConnMHOC
Jake Flynn,
@BentleyHockey
commit Devan Tongue and the inspirational "Men in Blades" from
@UMassBeacons
.
'We are the defending champions and if they want it, they are going to have to rip it out of our hands.'
@MarkDivver
on how
@CoachCarvelUM
and
@UMassHockey
are getting ready to mount their title defense.
The September/October issue of New England Hockey Journal is now live, featuring NEHJ's extensive D-1 College Preview, features on Jack Hughes, Mike Hardman, Nolan Joyce and more:
"There's only one puck."
Tim Whitehead speaks on what he and his staff
@kimballunion
look for in prospective players on NEHJ's "RinkWise" podcast.
Listen to the full episode ๐
Former
@GoNUmhockey
and Malden Catholic forward Matt Filipe has signed a two-year entry-level contract with the hometown
@NHLBruins
, plus college commit news.
Hanginโ out with โฆ New Hampton School forward Jake Dunlap
The
@NHShuskyhockey
junior opens up about his college search, playing for Casey Kesselring, and his favorite hockey memory.
Episode No. 2 of NEHJโs The Rink Shrinks coming soon! Stay tuned for more from hosts Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau with defenseman Ryan Shea (
@GoNUmhockey
/
@DallasStars
).
The New England hockey community was overcome with sadness Monday as the United States Premier Hockey League
@USPHL
announced the passing of
@NHJRMONARCHS
NCDC head coach and general manager Ryan Frew.
In 2016-17, Alex Laferriere was playing 15 Pure hockey with the
@NJAvalanche
. Now, the
@KentPuck
has a chance to play Division 1 college hockey at
@ArmyWP_Hockey
.
"Itโs been crazy, getting settled in," said
#NHL
newcomer
@Hockey_Gaud
, "trying to learn as much as I can from all the older guys, try and get adjusted on and off the ice."
๐:
.
@NVRiverRats
forward Landan Resendes has been one of the top '05s in the region all summer and fall. How will that translate to
@CushingBHockey
this winter?
Hobey Baker winner Mike Mottau
@MichaelMottau
debuts as host of New England Hockey Journal, the TV show, which begins its eighth season on Friday, airing at 7:30 p.m. on NESN. The first show spotlights the 2020 NHL draft, local NHLer Noah Hanifin and on-ice skills.
David Jacobs has been the top uncommitted 2001-born prospect in New England for more than a year. Tuesday night, the Needham, Mass., native and
@nobleshockey
star committed to play college hockey at
@princetonhockey
.
The November/December issue of New England Hockey Journal is here, featuring NEHJ's extensive 2021-22 prep preview, high school watch lists, features on Ben MacDonald, Cam Lund, and more โฌ๏ธ
For the first time since 2021, New England has a pick in the top 5 of the NHL Draft.
Will Smith (Lexington, Mass.) has been selected fourth overall by the San Jose Sharks.
Dylan Sikura was a Hobey Baker finalist at
@GoNUmhockey
, graduating with 146 points in 140 games. He's now making his way with the
@NHLBlackhawks
.
@BJaffe
connects with the local legend.
Zach Giuttari blossoming into NHL prospect at Brown
The former
@LCBoysHockey
standout is now starring with a surprisingly strong
@BrownMensHockey
squad.
Since Dan Donato filled the Dexter coaching job in 2009,
@DXSF_BHockey
has been one of the most consistent programs in New England.
@_LiamFlaherty
spotlights the program in our ongoing prep series.
New England Hockey Journal debuts The Rink Shrinks podcast, featuring former pro players Mike Mottau and Brian Yandle. The first session features special guest Brian Boyle of the Florida Panthers, a Hingham, Mass., native and former star at Boston College.
Growing up in Acton, the dream for Ian Moran was to play at BU, but he ended up at the Heights instead.
@IMHockeySkills
Here's how it all happened:
Full episode:
Salisbury School
@sarumhockey
pulled off a rare championship threepeat from 2013-15 and returned to the prep school summit this past season.
@_LiamFlaherty
checks in with coach Andrew Will as the Crimson Knights gear up for another title defense.
โLowell really picked up a diamond in the rough.โ
On the commitment of the
@kimballunion
captain and the journey that led him to a D-1 future with
@RiverHawkHockey
.
๐
Here's an in-depth piece on R.I. native Dominic Franco, who completed his rookie pro season with the AHL's Rochester Americans after being commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army upon completing four years at the USMA.
@MarkDivver
has the details
A major reason for the
@FriarsHockey
8-game unbeaten streak is the performance of its first line with junior captain Kasper Bjorkqvist, freshman Jack Dugan and junior Josh Wilkins.
Nobles forward Jack Cronin doubled his scoring output this season and earned an offer to play at
@princetonhockey
. Read about his experience at
@nobleshockey
and why Princeton was the right fit.