Monthly Archives: May 2012

Where Are They Now ? – HEA Impact on the 2012 NHL Playoffs

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

Where are they now?  The BF wrote a piece several weeks ago on the Hockey East Effect in these 2012 NHL playoffs. In terms of potential impact on this year’s Cup run, there were some obvious choices and some rather obscure HEA … Continue reading →

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Some surprising data on the origins of D1 Hockey Players

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

Before this year’s Frozen Four in Tampa, sports infographic web site Sixteen Wins put out some telling data that detailed where D1 hockey players emanated from. The fact that the three M’s (Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Michigan) lead the charge is no … Continue reading →

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Forum Futures Recruit Watch – USHL Futures Draft, Recent HEA Commitments

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

The United States Hockey League held it’s annual Futures Draft last night and several future Hockey East commitments featured prominently in the selection process. The USHL is the premier Tier 1 Junior League in the United States and given the fact … Continue reading →

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Offseason News and Notes – Bureaucracy Put Aside; Potential NCAA Hockey Rules, Regulations and Hierarchical Changes

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

AHCA Meetings The American Hockey Coaches Association held its annual meetings last weekend in Naples, Florida. Many of the rules and regulations that shape college hockey emanate from these structural meetings. The USCHO’s Jim Connelly offered his thoughts on the … Continue reading →

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