The 2016-17 Pingry School season ended like it does for most teams — with a loss. In fact, the season ended with two heartwrenching losses. Pingry lost in the first round of the Non-Public tournament to Montclair Kimberly, 4-2. That came just days after the team lost in the Skyland Cup semifinals, … [Read more...]
The Utica Pioneers are on a winning path
On Dec. 9, the Utica College men’s hockey team took on Neumann University. Not only was the game an important United Collegiate Hockey Conference matchup, but also it was the team’s annual Teddy Bear Toss game. For 13 seasons, the Pioneers have partnered with New York Sash to collect more than … [Read more...]
The title chase is on for New Jersey’s high school hockey teams
In the 2017-18 season, New Jersey will crown, for the first time, four different state champions. At the conclusion of the 2016-17 season, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association approved a pilot program that created a third group of public schools, Public C, which has been grouped … [Read more...]
Super sophomores are boosting Geneseo
Despite losing in the semifinals of the 2017 SUNYAC tournament, despite graduating its two-time All-American forward, the Geneseo men’s hockey team was picked to finish first in the SUNYAC preseason poll. A big reason for that optimism from opposing coaches is the stable of talented sophomore … [Read more...]
NYHJ’s Buyer’s Guide: Backyard Rinks
The popular smartphone app Pinterest was first published in 2010. On the platform, users can upload images, links or videos to things they have done or are interested in, sharing them with other users who can then save those links to boards they create. For example, someone who is getting married … [Read more...]
Division 3 Players To Watch
As the Div. 3 season gets under way, here’s a rundown of some of the region’s top players. They look to elevate their game and help their teams target the Div. 3 Frozen Four, set for March 23-24, 2018, in Lake Placid, N.Y. ▸ Roman Ammirato | Williamstown, N.J. | F, Sr. | Utica … [Read more...]