John Mustard (Oradell, N.J.) left the North Jersey Avalanche for the USHL's Waterloo Black Hawks last year. Deep into his first season there, he has 28 goals and 27 assists for 55 points, second-best on his team. Mustard, who is committed to Providence College, and Waterloo have clinched a berth in … [Read more...]
What makes Ithaca’s Jack Parsons such an attractive prospect?
Jack Parsons is a native of Ithaca, N.Y., who developed with the Mount St. Charles 15O program. He's playing this season with the U.S. National Team Development program's U-18 team, where in his first 12 games he had a 4.4 GAA and .849 save percentage. We caught up with David Lassonde, USA Hockey's … [Read more...]
‘It’s a huge honor’: Dustin Brown reflects on U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction
BOSTON — During his formative years in Ithaca, N.Y., Dustin Brown couldn’t have even dreamt of the honor that was bestowed upon him last week. In celebration of a remarkable 18-year National Hockey League career with the Los Angeles Kings during which he hoisted the Stanley Cup twice and also … [Read more...]
Preseason rankings: Who will win Atlantic Hockey?
The continued growth of Atlantic Hockey will be showcased both figuratively and literally this season. After Canisius won its second league championship last season, the league is getting set to return Robert Morris University to its ranks and will compete with 11 programs again. The upcoming … [Read more...]
How Quinnipiac won its first national championship
There is a first time for everything. For the Quinnipiac men’s hockey team, oh, what a first time it was. In the first Frozen Four title game to go to overtime since 2011, the Bobcats delivered a finish for the ages. Sophomore Jacob Quillan scored just 10 seconds into the extra session to propel … [Read more...]
Matt Crasa on the path from South Setauket, N.Y., to UMass-Lowell
Matt Crasa is in his sophomore season as a forward for UMass-Lowell. The South Setauket, N.Y., previously played for the Fargo Force of the USHL and the South Kent School. This season, Crasa notched a goal and three assists in his first 10 games amid a 7-3 start for the River Hawks. Crasa talked … [Read more...]