Defenseman Jordan Wishman, a 3.5-star prospect, recently committed to Michigan State and new head coach Danton Cole. Wishman, a tall and mobile defenseman, earned a B- grade at the USHL…
NCAA Commitments
Together with Dad: The Blaine Warnert Story
The Zamboni making an ice cut in between periods: it’s a necessity for the players on the ice who need a clean sheet to play on. But for one Chaska,…
From New Canaan to New Haven: The Briggs Gammill Story
For Briggs Gammill, it all started at New Canaan Winter Club in Connecticut at the age of three. The Winter Club is not exactly a hockey destination, rather an…
Lessons Between the Pipes: Q&A with Dryden McKay
This past week one of the countries top goalie prospects in the 1997 age group, Dryden McKay, committed to Minnesota State after a highly successful season with Madison Capitols in…
Wisconsin High School Hockey Standout Commits to UMass Lowell
UMass Lowell and Head Coach Norm Bazin recently received a commitment from 3.75-star prospect Chase Blackmun, a 6-foot, 185-pound, right-shot defenseman out of Hudson, Wisconsin. In a time of…
Bross heads east to join UMass Boston
UMass Boston (NEHC) recently received a commitment from 3.25-star prospect Zack Bross from the Minot Minotauros of the NAHL. The 6’0”, 195-lb. ’96 born forward hails from Weldon Spring, Missouri…
Tiernan Shoudy commits to Michigan State University
Michigan native working toward future with Spartans Fresh off a solid performance at the recent Junior Chowder Cup and a commitment to Michigan State University, it might be easy for…
10 Misconceptions among Hockey Prospects
“If you’re good enough, coaches can get you into their school” Misconception: Regardless of a players academic performance, college coaches can get players into schools if they are good…
National Letter of Intent Week: Live Updates
Starting today, November 9th, prospective student athletes are allowed to sign a national letter of intent between themselves and the school they are committed to. This is reffered to in college…
Hard Work Pays Off: The Paul Cotter Story
Pulling into the driveway of his Canton, MI home, a 4-year-old Paul Cotter noticed something across the street; a boy, playing road hockey with a stick and ball. The…
Halifax to Hanover: The Jack Cameron Story
In one of the smaller Canadian provinces, Nova Scotia, hockey has established a tight community. Families bring their kids to the rink and it takes on the feel…
2016 NCAA Men’s Hockey Recruiting Class Rankings
As the 2016-2017 season kicks off this evening, we wanted to share the final 2016 Recruiting Class Rankings with college hockey coaches, players and fans. The interactive rankings can…
Unlikely Beginnings: The Marcus Gretz Story
Albuquerque, New Mexico isn’t exactly known as a hockey hot bed when it comes to breeding future Division 1 players, but it was home to talented Belle Tire defenseman Marcus Gretz. He is defying those odds and proving that hard work and determination is the remedy to success in hockey. Although he is recognized for being one of the top minor midget players in the nation; his hockey career began almost by accident.
Keep Working: The Griffin Lunn Story
There is an old coach’s adage that goes something like this: the one aspect of hockey you can control is how much effort you put in. No matter whether your…
The Road Less Traveled: The Ryan O’Connell Story
Growing up in Gloucester, ON, Canada, a suburb of Ottawa, Ryan O’Connell fell in love with the game of hockey at an early age. At age four he laced…
A Development Focus: The Harrison Roy Story
Every hockey player’s love for the game is built on a foundation of humble beginnings. In the case of Harrison Roy, that love for the sport started when his feet…
“Not Big Enough”: The Drew DeRidder Story
Don’t tell Drew DeRidder that he’s not big enough to stop the puck. The “undersized” goalie has accomplished more as a sixteen-year-old than most youth players do in their…
Home Grown: The Joey Strada Story
At 5’3” and 130 lbs Joey Strada doesn’t look like a hockey player. He certainly doesn’t look like a division one talent…until the puck drops. The fast, cerebral playmaker…
From the Backyard: The Brian Halonen Story
Most fans know Minnesota is a special hockey community, and Brian Halonen’s parents demonstrated the unique dedication to the game that defines the region by building a rink in…
Passed Over: The Mitchell Chaffee Story
In a world of instant gratification, Mitchell Chaffee’s story is one that serves as a reminder of the value of patience and persistence. Growing up in Michigan, Mitchell learned…
Making a Name: The John Malone Story
For John Malone, the rising sophomore at Delbarton School, the hockey dream didn’t start as a young boy; in fact, his hockey story began as an eight year old…