Jacob Tortora left Boston College early in his sophomore season to play in the OHL with the Barrie Colts. (Miranda Zilkowsky Photography)Jacob Tortora’s season ended prematurely, and in a painful manner. On Feb. 16 against the Kingston Frontenacs, the Barrie Colts right wing sprung loose on a … [Read more...]
John Spetz leading by example in USHL with Chicago Steel
In 61 games this campaign, John Spetz recorded 35 points (8-27—35). (Courtesy of Chicago Steel)Nerve-racking. Scary. That’s how defenseman John Spetz described the experience of making his United States Hockey League debut as a 16-year-old in the Chicago Steel’s penultimate game of the 2015-16 … [Read more...]
Trevor Kuntar driven to excel with USHL Youngstown Phantoms
Trevor Kuntar is tied for fourth on the Phantoms in scoring with 36 points (19-17—36). (Scott Galvin)Ever since Trevor Kuntar was a kid, he’s had an ultra competitive nature. Back then, the Williamsville, N.Y., native’s driven personality stood out when he engaged in intense mini-hockey stick … [Read more...]
John Farinacci thrives with Dexter as he ramps up for Harvard
John Farinacci, Dexter’s captain this season, amassed 33 points (12-21-33) in 16 games. (Dave Arnold/NYHJ)When John Farinacci was invited to play in the 2018 USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game in September at Xcel Energy Center, the center’s goal wasn’t to just enjoy the event. He wanted to find … [Read more...]
Devils rookie Joey Anderson learned to win big at Minnesota-Duluth
New Jersey Devils rookie Joey Anderson has two goals and an assist in 28 NHL contests. (Getty Images)Fifteen seconds. That’s how long the quiet lasted before New Jersey Devils rookie right wing Joey Anderson found the words to describe the feeling of winning championships – the NCHC championship as … [Read more...]
Kelton Hatcher, father Derian team up in OHL with Sarnia Sting
Kelton Hatcher entered this season with 19 assists in 120 OHL regular-season games. (Getty Images)When Kelton Hatcher started ice skating at age 3 in Dallas, he didn’t think much of his dad being a defenseman in the National Hockey League. He was just a kid at the rink with his older brother, Chase, … [Read more...]
New Jersey Devils center Kevin Rooney talks path to NHL
Kevin Rooney has excelled as a defensive forward and penalty killer with the Devils. Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesThe New Jersey Devils have been forced into a position where they have to play a majority of the AHL team on the NHL roster. In that time, Kevin Rooney has stood out as a future … [Read more...]
Canadiens center Matthew Peca credits Quinnipiac for his NHL success
Matthew Peca signed with Montreal as a free agent and has 10 points (3-7—10) in 38 matches. (Getty Images)Matthew Peca entered this campaign with 20 total National Hockey League games under his belt. The Montreal Canadiens center has played in nearly double that amount this season alone. Selected in … [Read more...]
Thomas Harley thrives as two-way blueliner with OHL Mississauga
Thomas Harley (Syracuse, N.Y.) has 51 points (10-41-51) with the Mississauga Steelheads in the Ontario Hockey League. (Getty Images)The last position in hockey that Thomas Harley wanted to play was defense. First, the Syracuse, N.Y., native wanted to be a goaltender like his father, Brian, who was a … [Read more...]
NHL Draft prospect Shane Pinto stars in USHL with Tri-City Storm
Shane Pinto is an 18-year-old, right-handed shooting forward from Franklin Square, N.Y. (Getty Images)Shane Pinto has a reminder on his phone that tells him to “Get better every day. ”The 18-year-old, right-handed shooting forward from Franklin Square, N.Y., has been doing exactly that ever since he … [Read more...]
Robert Mastrosimone leaving his mark with Chicago Steel in USHL
In his second season with the Chicago Steel, Robert Mastrosimone (East Islip, N.Y.), has 41 points (21-20—41) in 38 matches. (Chicago Steel)As soon as Robert Mastrosimone was able to walk, his father put a pair of Rollerblades on his feet and placed him on the carpet so he could walk around in them … [Read more...]
Adam Robbins thriving with Chicago Steel in USHL ahead of homecoming
Adam Robbins (Alpine, N.J.) has 32 points (10-22—32) in 44 games this season. (Chicago Steel)Adam Robbins has spent nearly his entire life in New Jersey. The grandest exception for the Alpine native who turns 19 years old on April 12 has been the past six months, which he’s spent as a forward with … [Read more...]
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