Matthew Crasa netted 25 goals for the Cowichan Valley Capitals this past season. (Mijen Multimedia)Matthew Crasa had never heard of anyone having an unpleasant experience in the British Columbia Hockey League. On the contrary, the center from Stony Brook, Long Island, kept hearing about the … [Read more...]
NTDP product Danny Weight showcases compete level, set-up skills on West Coast
Penticton Vees’ Danny Weight (Lattingtown, N.Y.) tied for ninth in the BCHL with 60 points in 58 regular-season games. (Penticton Vees)The feeling was mutual. Danny Weight, an 18-year-old center from Lattingtown, N.Y., wanted to play for the Penticton Vees in the British Columbia Hockey League for … [Read more...]
Rollercoaster journey of former Titan fan favorite Perrone continues in Alaska
Smithtown, N.Y., native Brandon Perrone is in his freshman year in Anchorage. (Alaska Anchorage Athletics) … [Read more...]
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 went to the L.A. Kings with the 83rd pick. (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 older sister, … [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...]
New York City native Robilotti making strides with USHL’s Fargo Force
Former South Kent Select Jack Robilotti is grinding away in the USHL. (South Kent School)Jack Robilotti wasn’t thrilled. A diehard New York Rangers fan, the Manhattan native as a 12-year-old was surrounded by the colors and logos of his favorite team’s fiercest rivals as he played for the New Jersey … [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...]
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