It’s been more than a month since the official allowing starting date of high school hockey practices, and it’s been a mixed bag for teams in Eastern Mass. being able to get on the ice. Some have played a handful of games, while others still ...
Read More »Mass. Boys HS Hockey – EMass. Division 3 Top 10: Hanover Still No. 1; Nantucket Off To Perfect Start
The preseason No. 1 team in the HNIB News Eastern Mass. Division 3 rankings has played more games than any other in the top 10, which has only served to cement Hanover’s spot at the top. The newly named Hawks actually tied their last outing, ...
Read More »Maine HS Hockey – Class B North Preview: Competitive Regular Season On Tap
While most of the state of Maine is still awaiting clearance to start playing competitive games, teams in Class B North are ready to get rolling. Here is a look at some of the teams: Camden Hills (11-5-3) The Windjammers will be led by junior ...
Read More »Massachusetts Boys HS Hockey – Division 1 Top 20: #1 Pope Francis Is In Full Flight
In a week that saw 19 postponements, enough hockey was played to present our first in-season Massachusetts Boys Division 1 Top 20. And, to that end, there haven’t been any significant surprises. ** One piece of business – teams that have yet to play a ...
Read More »Mass. Girls HS Hockey – Division 1 Top 10: Needham, Duxbury, Andover, Waltham, B/C All Unbeaten and Untied
Coming up with weekly rankings is never an exact science. And the process is only exacerbated this winter with all that is going on. Some teams have had to pause their seasons in the early going, some had their starts delayed, and others have upcoming ...
Read More »Mass. Boys HS Hockey – Northeastern Conference Preview
The Northeastern Conference welcomes Masconomet to the division this winter, and the Chieftains should be right in the mix from the outset in what should be a very competitive league. NORTH DIVISION BEVERLY (7-11-2) The Panthers are pegged by NEC rivals as a team that ...
Read More »Mass. Boys HS Hockey – Cape & Islands Preview: Teams Ready To Get Going
The Cape & Islands League will again feature two divisions – the Atlantic Division and the Lighthouse Division. Teams are anxious to get going with their seasons. ATLANTIC DIVISION Falmouth (14-10-1) The prime objective for the Clippers is clear: “Just get through the season and ...
Read More »New Hampshire HS Hockey – Division 1 Team Previews: Exeter, Salem, Bishop Guertin Have High Hopes
Declared co-champions at the end of last season when COVID concerns caused the NHIAA to curtail Championship Weekend, Concord and Bedford begin this season where they finished the last – as the division’s top two teams. Salem has the personnel and the motivation to make ...
Read More »New Hampshire HS Hockey – Pre-Season Division 1 Top 10: 2020 Co-Champs Concord, Bedford Lead The Pack; Keene Moves Up
Well, we pick up where we left off a year ago when Concord and Bedford were declared co-champions when the NHIAA cancelled Championship Weekend at the outset of the COVID outbreak. Both clubs remain among the division’s very best. Adding a bit of intrigue this ...
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