James Hagens is rarely frazzled. The 5-foot-10, 168-pound center with the effortless stride and silky hands is a human highlight reel. He can pass and shoot. He anticipates plays long before they happen. But in November 2022, there was one thing Hagens didn’t anticipate. He was in British Columbia … [Read more...]
Top 7 local prospects to watch in this year’s NHL Draft class
The NHL Draft is only a few months away, set to take place June 28 and 29. It will be held at the new Sphere in Las Vegas. It will be a spectacle. On the first night, however, it’s doubtful any players from New York or New Jersey will cross the stage, as it’s somewhat of a down year for local … [Read more...]
3 locals picked for USA Hockey’s All-American Game
USA Hockey's All-American Game is designed to showcase top prospects eligible for the 2024 NHL Draft. The matchup will take place on Jan. 15 in Plymouth, Mich. Three locals were selected from New York and New Jersey, with one of the three not being eligible to be taken in the NHL Draft until … [Read more...]
5 locals make U.S. national junior team preliminary roster
On Monday, USA Hockey announced the preliminary roster for the 2024 U.S. National Junior Team. Those players picked will head to Plymouth, Mich., from Dec. 14-16 for a training camp that will determine the 25-man roster for the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship. The tournament will take place Dec. … [Read more...]
New Yorkers among players on prep hockey breakout watch list
Heading into the new prep hockey season, there are plenty of players who have a high expectation of production. Kimball Union's Jack Sadowski is a good one at forward. New Hampton's Cam Caron is another. So is Alex LoGuercio at Frederick Gunn. St. Mark's Calvin Beard and Holderness' Caeden … [Read more...]
Cooper Snee among new faces Avon Old Farms will depend on this year
Avon Old Farms finished on top of the prep hockey world last March when it took down Cushing, 3-1, in the Elite 8 title game. But head coach John Gardner knows he can't let this season's team get complacent off last year's success. He's been around far too long to let that happen. "Everybody goes, … [Read more...]