Every year, tons of top prospects throughout the region hope to commit to college to play Division 1 hockey. And every year, we see where they end up. For some, it's Boston College or Boston University. For others, it's UConn or the University of New Hampshire. But what is the process really like? … [Read more...]
James and Michael Hagens commit to Boston College
The news everybody has been waiting for finally happened. On Wednesday night, James Hagens announced his commitment to Boston College via Instagram, along with his brother Michael, who originally committed to Harvard but opened his recruitment back up at the end of August. Hagens, from Hauppauge, … [Read more...]
6 standout uncommitted 16U defensemen/goalies from Beast Fall Classic
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — Even with many college coaches in Blaine, Minn., for the NAHL Showcase, there were still many colleges in attendance at the Beast Fall Classic this past weekend. In this story, we've identified uncommitted defenders and goalies who stood out from the pack. It's an interesting … [Read more...]
3 locals taken in first-ever PWHL Draft
The inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League draft took place on Monday, with the new league's six teams — Boston, New York, Minnesota, Toronto, Monreal and Ottawa — selecting important pieces of their franchises. Three New York and New Jersey natives were picked. Along with the three locals, … [Read more...]
What’s next for James Hagens? And other college recruiting notes
Some notes from the college hockey recruiting world, with several New York-area standouts highlighted below: All eyes are on James Hagens and where he picks to play college hockey. Harvard was the favorite, but Mark Divver reported on Aug. 30 that Harvard is out as Hagens' future spot. Michael … [Read more...]
5 standouts from the River Rats Jamboree
FOXBORO, Mass. — At the end of August, hockey players, parents and onlookers turned in their beach chairs and sunscreen for two full days at the rink, as the 14th annual Neponset Valley River Rats Jamboree kicked off the fall hockey season. We got a chance to examine some of the region's best young … [Read more...]