A good prep school goaltender can make the difference between being merely a contender and winning a championship in March. Great goaltenders have come through the prep school circuit. Jonathan Quick (Milford, Conn.) and Cory Schneider carved out long NHL careers after starring at Avon Old Farms and … [Read more...]
Top 10 returning prep school players from New York, New Jersey
It was a successful summer for a pair of New York natives who will be second-year players in prep school hockey this winter. Brunswick left wing Drew DellaSalla (Rye, N.Y.) and Kent defenseman Alex Bales (East Amherst, N.Y.) earned spots on the U.S. roster for the Under-17 Five Nations Tournament in … [Read more...]
10 prep school rookies to watch from New York and New Jersey
New York and New Jersey have been breeding grounds for plenty of talented prep players over the years. Most notably, players such as Matt Coronato (Huntington, N.Y.), Jack Laferriere (Chatham, N.J.) and Trevor Zegras plied their crafts at the prep level before embarking on college and NHL … [Read more...]
College hockey recruiting: Sacred Heart lands two New Yorkers
Sacred Heart, boosted by the impending opening of its new state-of-the-art arena, committed two players from New York last week. One of the new recruits, Westchester Express 16U center Joseph Delaurentis, is a big-time get for the Pioneers. The Hartsdale, N.Y., native is one of the more skilled '06s … [Read more...]
2 New Yorkers added to U.S. team for World Junior ‘A’ Challenge
The 2022 World Junior ‘A’ Challenge is set for Dec. 11-18 at the Cornwall Civic Center, home of the CCHL’s Cornwall Colts. The U.S. team is historically made up of players from the country’s only Tier 1 league, the USHL. Winners of five of the last eight tournaments, the U.S. will play Canada … [Read more...]
6 locals among 32 prep school players committed to college as NEPSAC season nears
A new boys' hockey season is rapidly approaching in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council, and many local players from the New York and New Jersey area are among the players looking forward to hitting the ice with their teammates. Thirty-two players will begin the season with college … [Read more...]
