Twelve players from New York and New Jersey made the 2023 NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings that were released Friday. The headliner for the region was Sudbury Wolves center Quentin Musty (Hamburg, N.Y.), who was ranked as the 11th-best North American skater. The Buffalo Junior Sabres and North … [Read more...]
True Hockey Prep Cup: Top draft prospects and uncommitted players
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – The 2023 True Hockey Prep Cup brought a number of NHL executives and scouts to the Merrimack College campus over the course of three days last weekend. Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney and a number of the organization’s other scouts attended the event ahead of its midseason … [Read more...]
Eight N.Y., N.J. natives make BioSteel All-American Game roster
Eight New York and New Jersey natives will be among the 47 draft-eligible prospects taking part in the 2023 BioSteel All-American Game, set for Jan. 16 at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Mich. The contest is set for 4:00 p.m. and will be broadcast across the country on NHL Network. Among the locals to … [Read more...]
Recruiting: These sophomores could hear from colleges as of Jan. 1
Sunday is the first day college coaches can contact high school sophomores, according to NCAA rules. The legislation that went into effect in 2019 made it illegal for colleges to contact prospective student-athletes prior to Jan. 1 of their sophomore year of high school. Similarly, recruits cannot … [Read more...]
10 standouts from North Jersey Avalanche win at 16U Overspeed Hockey Classic
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – North Jersey Avalanche won the 16U division at the Overspeed Hockey Paul D. Merritt Holiday Classic over the weekend. The tournament was well run by longtime pro scout Toby O’Brien, who now runs skills sessions and other initiatives through his company, Overspeed Hockey. Below are … [Read more...]
3 New York/New Jersey locals added to U.S. World Championship Camp roster
Three players from New York and New Jersey have made USA Hockey’s roster for the World Championship Camp later this month. The evaluation camp will help USA Hockey brass select the final roster for the 2023 U.S. National Junior Team. The 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship takes place December … [Read more...]
