Many players from various age groups in the Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut) are still competing to earn a coveted NCAA Division 1 commitment as we enter the new year. Here, we dig into the top uncommitted prep school players who we scouted two weeks ago during the recent … [Read more...]
BioSteel All-American Game: Reviewing the Tri-State roster selections
USA Hockey announced the 44 players that will compete at the 2022 edition of the BioSteel All-American Game. This year is the third installment of the event, and its goal is to provide the best American-born draft prospects with an opportunity to showcase themselves in an all-star environment. Seven … [Read more...]
Prospects: Don Bosco defeats Bergen Catholic in pre-Christmas game
WAYNE, N.J. — High school hockey fans packed the Ice Vault on Dec. 23 for a rivalry match-up between the Don Bosco Ironmen and Bergen Catholic Crusaders. Don Bosco won, 7-1, advancing to 7-2-0 this season, while Bergen Catholic fell to 2-2-1. The Ironmen received strong showings from ‘05s Kris … [Read more...]
World Juniors: Analysis of day one performances by Tri-State draftees
The World Junior Championship started Sunday, Dec. 26, with four games on the slate. Finland opened the event with a 3-1 win over Germany, followed by Sweden's 6-3 triumph over Russia. Then, Canada downed the Czech Republic, 6-3, and the United States beat Slovakia, 3-2. Among the high-end prospects … [Read more...]
Lawrenceville Prep Showcase: Top-20 impact performers who shined
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. — New York Hockey Journal attended multiple prep hockey holiday showcases during the weekend, including the 73rd annual Lawrenceville Invitational. We were on hand to watch the full Dec. 19 playoff schedule, which featured several quality matchups. First, Stanstead won the … [Read more...]
St. Sebastian’s Holiday Tournament: Brunswick, Northwood lead the way
NEEDHAM, Mass. — New York Hockey Journal attended multiple prep hockey holiday showcases during the weekend, including the Mutch Cup Hockey Tournament hosted by St. Sebastian’s School from Dec. 17-19. Northwood defeated Brunswick in a shootout, 3-2, to win the finals. The Huskies received strong … [Read more...]