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
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
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...]