A review of the downfall of High School Hockey in Massachusetts. Top players jumping ship for Junior and Prep School hockey. Is Junior B Hockey hurting High Schools? Are in-coming freshman that would be playing High School or Prep making the right choice by opting for Junior? We will review some players who have made that choice and how it effected them.
More of this story to follow....
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
What is Mass Hockey's Problem?
Top '91 Birth NHL Prospects in New England '09
1. Chris Kreider- Phillips Andover Academy
2. Steve Whitney- Lawrence Academy
3. Ryan Bourque- NTDP U18
4. John Henrion- NTDP U18
5. Brian Dumoulin- New Hampshire Monarchs (EJHL)
Others: Brendan Rempel (Avon Old Farms) Casey DeSmith (Deerfield Academy) Mac Bennett (Hotchkiss School)
A quick look at the Top 5 Prospects from New England.
Scouting Reports
Kreider: The repeat sophomore at Phillips Andover Academy was Prep school hockey's best kept secret. Chris finished the season with 26 goals and 41 pts. A potential early rounds pick in the 2009 NHL draft, Chris possesses extaordinary explosiveness and strong skating skills. He is smooth and confident with the puck and is a legitimate danger everytime he is on the ice.
2. Steve Whitney- Lawrence Academy
3. Ryan Bourque- NTDP U18
4. John Henrion- NTDP U18
5. Brian Dumoulin- New Hampshire Monarchs (EJHL)
Others: Brendan Rempel (Avon Old Farms) Casey DeSmith (Deerfield Academy) Mac Bennett (Hotchkiss School)
A quick look at the Top 5 Prospects from New England.
Scouting Reports
Kreider: The repeat sophomore at Phillips Andover Academy was Prep school hockey's best kept secret. Chris finished the season with 26 goals and 41 pts. A potential early rounds pick in the 2009 NHL draft, Chris possesses extaordinary explosiveness and strong skating skills. He is smooth and confident with the puck and is a legitimate danger everytime he is on the ice.
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