On the first day that rising high school juniors could commit to play Division 1 college hockey, five players from New York and New Jersey jumped on offers. Four '06s and one late '05 committed to programs in the Big Ten, Hockey East, and ECAC Hockey. In the least surprising local announcement of … [Read more...]
Aug. 1: Who are the top college hockey recruiting targets?
For aspiring college hockey players who are going to be juniors in high school this fall, Aug. 1 is a date of significance. It marks the day that they can begin receiving offers and committing to play Division 1 college hockey. There are a handful of area players who will be among the most coveted … [Read more...]
Three New York, New Jersey 2006 players selected for U.S. Under-17 Five Nations team
AMHERST, N.Y. — There were plenty of surprises Wednesday when USA Hockey announced its team for the 2022 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament. The roster decision came after the weeklong USA Hockey Select 16 Player Development Camp at the Northtown Center just outside of Buffalo. Three 2006s from … [Read more...]
2024 NHL Draft: 10 prospects to watch from New York/New Jersey
While the 2024 NHL Draft class in New York and New Jersey doesn’t appear to have the high-end players that the 2023 NHL Draft class will have, there are still a handful of skilled forwards and defensemen with physical tools looking to make a name for themselves over the next two seasons. After a … [Read more...]
29 New York, New Jersey natives to compete at USA Hockey Select 16s
Twenty-nine players born in 2006 from New York and New Jersey will compete in the 2022 USA Hockey Select 16 Player Development Camp in Amherst, N.Y. The second of three national camps this summer will be held at Northtown Center from July 7-13. The event will bring all of the top ’06s from across … [Read more...]
2023 NHL Draft: Ranking the top 16 New York, New Jersey prospects
A lot has changed in 12 months when it comes to evaluating the top New York and New Jersey prospects eligible for the 2023 NHL draft. Playing junior hockey brought out the strengths of some prospects, while others had some weaknesses exposed while playing at a higher level than Midget minor. A pair … [Read more...]