USHL: Rising star Barbolini spurring on rejuvenated Lincoln
Matthew Barbolini has been a key contributor for the Lincoln Stars this season. (Lincoln Stars)Three months ago, a weight was lifted off Matthew Barbolini’s shoulders.…
Laferriere owes older sister big-time for work ethic
Alex Laferriere leads Des Moines in scoring in his first full USHL season. (Michaela Schnetter/Des Moines Buccaneers)When Alex Laferriere talks about how far he’s come…
NHL prospect Riley playing with chip on his shoulder
Grant Riley is honing his game with Janesville. (Shelley Schmidt Photography)Grant Riley has had a chip on his shoulder for a while. The 17-year-old goaltender…
New York City native Robilotti making strides with USHL’s Fargo Force
Former South Kent Select Jack Robilotti is grinding away in the USHL. (South Kent School)Jack Robilotti wasn’t thrilled. A diehard New York Rangers fan, the…
O’Leary gaining ground with USHL’s RoughRiders
Jack O'Leary is finding his groove in the USHL. (Rick Boots, CR RoughRiders)Jack O’Leary has had little trouble making up for lost time. The 19-year-old…
Fourteen locals selected on second day of 2019 NHL Entry Draft
Shane Pinto poses after being selected 32nd overall by the Ottawa Senators during the 2019 NHL Draft. (Kevin Light/Getty Images)VANCOUVER — After Trevor Zegras, Spencer…
Shane Pinto: My NHL Scouting Combine experience
Shane Pinto poses for a portrait at the 2019 NHL Scouting Combine. (Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via Getty Images)When Shane Pinto woke up on May 27, he…
Army nabs Hewitt, more notes from the recruiting trail
John Spetz amassed 40 points this season for the Chicago Steel. (Chicago Steel)It’s been a positive start to the offseason for Cushing Academy right wing Jake…
Brandon Tabakin wins 2019 Clark Cup title with Sioux Falls Stampede
Brandon Tabakin totaled 11 points (1-10—11) in 60 regular-season games. (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede)Winning is nothing new to Brandon Tabakin. The 19-year-old defenseman…
John Spetz leading by example in USHL with Chicago Steel
In 61 games this campaign, John Spetz recorded 35 points (8-27—35). (Courtesy of Chicago Steel)Nerve-racking. Scary. That’s how defenseman John Spetz described the experience of…
Trevor Kuntar driven to excel with USHL Youngstown Phantoms
Trevor Kuntar is tied for fourth on the Phantoms in scoring with 36 points (19-17—36). (Scott Galvin)Ever since Trevor Kuntar was a kid, he’s had…
After jump to USHL, Ian Murphy commits to Princeton
Ian Murphy had 16 goals and 26 assists last year at Dexter. (Hickling Images)A second chance at playing Division 1 hockey was all Ian Murphy…
