New York Hockey Journal

Jeff Cox
Jeff Cox covers today’s prospects and tomorrow’s pros. His coverage range includes midget, high school, prep, junior and colleges. He's based in the Greater Boston area. You can reach him at jcox@hockeyjournal.com.

Recruiting: Jayson Dobay picks Utica College

Jayson Dobay played two seasons for the Youngstown Phantoms. (Scott R. Galvin/Youngstown Phantoms)Jayson Dobay has committed to play college hockey at Utica College, he announced Thursday afternoon. Dobay, a ’99 from Weymouth, Mass., played the past two seasons for the Youngstown Phantoms in the … [Read more...]

Recruiting: Sacred Heart commits three

Westminster alum Ryan Doolin has committed to Sacred Heart. (Dave Arnold/NEHJ)Sacred Heart has added three players to their stable for the 2020-21 season. Alberni Valley Bulldogs enter Ryan Doolin, Johnstown Tomahawks goaltender David Tomeo and Clarkson University left wing Adam Tisdale have all … [Read more...]

Hobey Baker candidates include two New York players

David Farrance, who hails from Victory, N.Y., had a monster season for Boston University. (Getty Images)Two players with New York state connections are finalists for the 2020 Hobey Baker Memorial Award, the NCAA announced on Wednesday. Sacred Heart senior defenseman Jason Cotton, Providence … [Read more...]

Sacred Heart wins CT Ice, announces plans for new rink

C.J. Marottolo and Sacred Heart won the Connecticut Ice over the weekend. (Matt Dewkett/NEHJ)Last weekend was one that Sacred Heart coach C.J. Marottolo won’t forget for a very long time. The Pioneers won the Connecticut Ice, a tournament with all four Division I hockey programs in the state, and … [Read more...]

Recruiting: Brown, UMass, Army land commits

Tyler Kopff has committed to Brown University. (Matt Dewkett)North Jersey Avalanche 16-U center Tyler Kopff has committed to Brown University, it was announced Saturday. The ’03 from Ridgewood, N.J., has impressed at various showcases over the last year. Kopff is heavy on pucks, has a hard shot and … [Read more...]

Shattuck-St. Mary’s dominates Cushing Academy Invitational

Shattuck-St. Mary's dominated the Cushing Academy Invitational on the weekend. (Shattuck-St. Mary's)Shattuck-St. Mary’s emerged on top from the Cushing Academy's gathering of the country's top full-season 18-U teams for a three-day round robin over the weekend. The Cushing Academy Invitational also … [Read more...]

Recruiting: Quinnipiac lands Smilanic

Ty Smilanic committed to Quinnipiac, it was announced Wednesday. (Rena Laverty/USA Hockey)Quinnipiac University has landed a commitment from USA Hockey NTDP U-18 center Ty Smilanic, a potential first round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. Smilanic, who was previously committed to the University of … [Read more...]

Beantown Fall Classic: Top prospects

Gleb Veremyev is one of the top uncommitted prospects in the U.S. (Matt Dewkett/NYHJ)MARLBORO, Mass. — The 2019 Beantown Fall Classic brought top prospects from across the continent and parts of Europe to the New England Sports Center over the course of five days. The 2019 Beantown Fall Classic … [Read more...]

Beast Series 14-U All-Star Teams

Westchester Express 14-U won the Beast Series Playoffs. (Courtesy Photo)It’s time for the 2019 Beast Series 14-U All-Star Teams to be unveiled following Sunday’s championship, won by the Westchester Express. As has been customary over the three years of the tournament series’ existence, there was no … [Read more...]

Beast Series 18-U All-Star Teams

Cole Teleki of the Neponset Valley River Rats made the First Team All-Beast Series. (USHL)It’s time for the 2019 Beast Series 18-U All-Star Teams to be unveiled following Sunday’s championship, won by Rochester Selects. As has been customary over the three years of the tournament series’ existence, … [Read more...]

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