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Detroit draftee John Whipple amped for Minnesota Gophers stint

The 2024 NHL Draft, held June 28-29 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, was a whirlwind experience for John Whipple. The 18-year-old defenseman from Morristown, N.J., who played the past two years with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, was celebrating with family and friends at home after … [Read more...]

John Mustard savoring ‘ideal’ outcome after being drafted by Blackhawks

John Mustard was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks this summer. (Candice Ward/Getty Images)

John Mustard’s dream has always been to play in the NHL. He grew up as a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs but admits he was influenced as a youngster by the successful playoff runs made by the Chicago Blackhawks led by Patrick Kane. Mustard, who turns 18 on Aug. 16, took the next step of his NHL dream … [Read more...]

Brian Lonergan biding his time with USHL’s Fargo Force

Brian Lonergan intends to be back with Fargo next year. (Marissa Weltin/Fargo Force)

Brian Lonergan called winning a Clark Cup with the United States Hockey League’s Fargo Force against Dubuque this season “very special and unreal.” It was Fargo’s second Clark Cup and first since the 2017-18 season. Fargo also set a regular-season USHL record for most wins with 50. Due to a coach’s … [Read more...]

Colin Grable looking ahead after strong run for Cedar Rapids in USHL

Colin Grable (Spring Lake, N.J.) is committed to Dartmouth. (Cedar Rapids photo)

At 21 years old, Colin Grable was technically considered too old to play in the United States Hockey League this past season. He’s only two days younger than Youngstown’s Adam Pietila, the oldest player in the league, and although there is an age cutoff of 20, both were allowed to play based on … [Read more...]

How Adirondack United finished the job to claim first state title

It was a sweet ride to the end for Adirondack United. (Beyond the Print/Dave Williams)

It was a better bus ride home from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association girls hockey state championships this year for Adirondack United. After the program’s inaugural season ended with a crushing 2-1 defeat to Section III’s Clinton in the 2023 state finals, a state title was … [Read more...]

Callum Hughes hopeful for NHL call while working in BCHL

Callum Hughes would like nothing more than to be selected in this year's NHL Draft. According to the NHL Central Scouting final rankings, the 6-foot-1, 174-pound 18-year-old forward is was No. 99 among North American skaters. As great as that draft moment could be, the Basking Ridge, N.J., native … [Read more...]

Utica amped to welcome women’s world championships to town

Aerin Franklel (Briarcliff, N.Y.) helped the U.S. win golf at last year's worlds. (Chris Tanouye/Getty Images)

The best women’s ice hockey players in the world from 10 different nations will converge in Utica for the International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championships April 3-14. The entire tournament will air on the NHL Network in the U.S. and TSN in Canada. It is the fifth time the U.S. has … [Read more...]

Charlie Windwer intent on leaving a big mark for Suffern

Charlie Winder win a Division 1 state title with Suffern in 2022 and lost one in 2023.

Suffern coach Rob Schelling has nothing but high praise when describing senior defenseman Charlie Windwer. “He’s one of the top defensemen in the state,” Schelling said. “He can play all aspects of the game.” Whether he is playing 5-on-5, power play or penalty kill, the team captain continues to be … [Read more...]

Skaneateles’ Charlie Major ‘trusting the process’ in second USHL season

Playing in the United States Hockey League has been a process for Charlie Major. Major, who won a state title in high school with Skaneateles in 2019, admitted his first year with the Chicago Steel was frustrating due to not getting a ton of playing time. The 2022-23 roster was filled with talented … [Read more...]

Adam Gionta carving out his own hockey path now

When your father and uncle are former NHL players, one would think you would have no choice but to carry on the family business. Eighteen-year-old Adam Gionta, whose father, Brian, and uncle, Stephen, both played for years in the NHL, never was pressured into playing hockey, but he always loved it. … [Read more...]

Girls to watch in New York high school hockey this season

Girls hockey continues to grow in New York with new teams and sections offering the sport for this season. Many talented players will take the ice with the hopes of helping their squads hoist a state title banner on Feb. 17 in Utica. Here is a snapshot of eight players looking to make an impact. … [Read more...]

Boys to watch in New York high school hockey this season

Boys high school hockey in New York is usually loaded with high-level players, and this year looks to be no different. Many of the players on our watch list are not only their teams’ top returning scorers but also leaders on and off the ice. Here’s a look at some of the best players for this … [Read more...]

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