James Marcou has been hired as the second assistant at Brown University, according to multiple sources. Marcou has served as a volunteer assistant at his alma mater, UMass Amherst, the past two seasons. Prior to that he was an assistant at Milton Academy in the prep school ranks. … [Read more...]
How West Seneca-native Griffin Loughran became a Force for Fargo
When Griffin Loughran didn’t cut it with the Youngstown Phantoms last season, he didn’t sulk or let it deter him. Instead, he chose to use it as a learning opportunity and a motivation tool moving forward. The West Seneca, N.Y., native was sent down to the Corpus Christi Ice Rays in the North … [Read more...]
2018 USHL Draft an indication NY/NJ developing more top junior prospects
As hockey continues to grow in New York and New Jersey, more and more players from the region will be moving on to the United States Hockey League and eventually playing college hockey. Phase I and Phase II of the 2018 USHL draft was another validation of just how far hockey has come in this region, … [Read more...]
Joel Farabee fit to be first NY/NJ prospect to come off the board
Projecting a draft prospect’s potential is one of the most difficult tasks for NHL scouts. It’s one thing to see how well a player can skate, shoot or pass against other young players, but it’s a tricky proposition to determine if that player’s game translates to the next level. That’s what makes … [Read more...]
Strauss Mann leads Fargo Force to USHL Clark Cup title
Former Brunswick School star and Greenwich, Conn., native Strauss Mann helped guide the Fargo Force to the organization's first ever USHL Clark Cup Championship. The Michigan recruit went 11-2-1 with a .932 save percentage in the playoffs. … [Read more...]
Cushing’s Nolan McElhaney among top USHL Phase II Draft prospects
The United States Hockey League (USHL) will host its 2018 USHL Phase II Draft T on Tuesday, with the purpose of league organizations selecting players born between 1998 and 2002 who aren't already protected, affiliated, or drafted in yesterday's Phase I Draft. … [Read more...]