Seamans Media Inc., publisher of New England Hockey Journal and other specialized sports content, is proud to announce the debut of its new podcast, New England Hockey Journal’s The Rink Shrinks, featuring former pro players Mike Mottau and Brian Yandle. Listeners will get honesty, humor, insight … [Read more...]
Don Bosco wins first New Jersey state title
Don Bosco savors its first New Jersey state championship crown. (Photo credit: Catalina Fragoso) The Garden State crowned four boys high school state champions on Monday at Prudential Center, with Don Bosco turning back Delbarton, 3-1, for its first state title. Coach Greg Toskos' Don Bosco Ironmen … [Read more...]
Scott McDonald leaves RIT after 12 years as head coach
RIT women’s hockey head coach Scott McDonald stepped down from his position last month after a 12-year tenure. A national search for a new head coach began immediately, the school said. McDonald departs as RIT’s all-time leader in women’s hockey coaching victories, compiling a 205-154-29 record in … [Read more...]
Bardownski Hockey serves up affordable stick customization
In general, hockey is by far the most expensive to play of the four major sports in the United States (football, basketball, baseball and hockey). Ice time is not cheap, nor is all of the equipment parents must buy for their children. New to the market, Bardownski Hockey helps solve that problem — … [Read more...]
‘Pink the Rink’ a rallying point in Pittsford
Having success on the ice is one of the major missions of scholastic hockey. Making a winning statement in the community? That’s priceless. Pittsford Hockey’s ninth Pink the Rink event on Jan. 27 at RIT’s Gene Polisseni Center benefitted breast cancer awareness and again was a rousing success. … [Read more...]
The 2018 Winter Classic was some cool fun in the Citi
While the Frank Loesser 1948 tune was a hit 70 years ago in a Jack Frost-filled New York City, it especially held true on New Year’s Day, 2018, at Citi Field in the borough of Queens. With temperatures dipping to a polar bear delightlevel, the New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres briskly skated at … [Read more...]
Performance Training: Be quick in your crease
Ice hockey is a fast-paced, skilled sport that requires high levels of dedication and training in order to rise to the highest ranks. One player on the ice, however, requires a completely different skill set to thrive — goalies. Often, goalies can feel left out of practice plans at a young age due … [Read more...]
Ex-Colgate Dynamo Austin Smith finds hockey haven in Alps
On Oct. 5, 1993, the Stars, new to Dallas, no longer the Minnesota North, beat the Detroit Red Wings, 6-4, in their home opener. Neal Broten, seemingly unperturbed by the departure from his home state, scored the team’s first goal. Mike Modano then scored the first of what would be 50 for him that … [Read more...]
Potsdam, N.Y.
There is something special about Potsdam. It’s a world unto its own. Once you step into that world, you never want to leave. If you do, you can’t wait to come back. Located in upstate New York, the Town of Potsdam, which also encompasses the Village of Potsdam, was first settled in the early 1800s. … [Read more...]
