New York Hockey Journal

Leo Scaglione Jr.

USHL: Rising star Barbolini spurring on rejuvenated Lincoln

Matthew Barbolini has been a key contributor for the Lincoln Stars this season. (Lincoln Stars)Three months ago, a weight was lifted off Matthew Barbolini’s shoulders. The 19-year-old forward from Williamsville, N.Y., finally committed to a college, choosing to matriculate to Miami (Ohio) … [Read more...]

Laferriere owes older sister big-time for work ethic

Alex Laferriere leads Des Moines in scoring in his first full USHL season. (Michaela Schnetter/Des Moines Buccaneers)When Alex Laferriere talks about how far he’s come in his burgeoning hockey career, the 18-year-old forward from Chatham, N.J., always makes sure to thank one particular person — his … [Read more...]

Hangin’ out with … Johnstown Tomahawks’ Matthew Doyle

Matthew Doyle has hockey genes. (
Phil 
Andraychak/
Johnstown 
Tomahawks)Why did you start playing hockey? “My dad, Jeff, played hockey growing up. My cousin Jacob Burford (Grand Island, N.Y.) also played hockey, with the Buffalo Junior Sabres and Buffalo Regals. He’s four years older than me, so I … [Read more...]

Rookie sensation Noah Kane making a name for himself in NAHL

Noah Kane grew up in South Buffalo, N.Y. (NAHL)Noah Kane has a famous cousin in the hockey world. You might have heard of him. His name is Patrick Kane, a right wing who’s won three Stanley Cups with the Chicago Blackhawks. But this story isn’t about Patrick, the superstar Buffalo native. It’s about … [Read more...]

NHL prospect Riley playing with chip on his shoulder

Grant Riley is honing his game with Janesville. (Shelley Schmidt Photography)Grant Riley has had a chip on his shoulder for a while. The 17-year-old goaltender from Rochester, N.Y., was cut from national teams that competed at the Five Nations Tournament and Hlinka Gretzky Cup. He also tried out for … [Read more...]

2020 World Juniors: Tri-state area players to watch for

Mattias Samuelsson is back for more with Team USA. (Getty)It’s the most wonderful time of year. And we apologize, Santa; this has nothing to do with you. The 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship, one of ice hockey’s grandest tournaments, is set to start this week on the other side of the Atlantic … [Read more...]

O’Leary gaining ground with USHL’s RoughRiders

Jack O'Leary is finding his groove in the USHL. (Rick Boots, CR RoughRiders)Jack O’Leary has had little trouble making up for lost time. The 19-year-old forward from St. James, N.Y., is in his second season with the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders of the United States Hockey League, and is eighth on the … [Read more...]

New captain Medeiros setting standard for New Jersey Titans

Brody Medeiros has taken well to being the captain of the Titans. (Pete MacDonald)It didn’t take Brody Medeiros long to leave his mark on the New Jersey Titans. The defenseman served as an alternate captain of the team last season, his first in the North American Hockey League, and took over as … [Read more...]

Hayden gears up for fresh start with Devils, close to home

Yale product John Hayden was traded from Chicago to New Jersey on June 22. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)John Hayden was hanging out on June 22 with some buddies from his home state of Connecticut who are now living in New York when he received a pleasant surprise. The 24-year-old forward had just … [Read more...]

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