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  1. 6D AGO

    Adaptive Hockey: Transforming Lives on Ice

    Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly, with guests Ray LeBlanc, Jeremiah Tabor and Kip St. Germaine of Adaptive Hockey, discuss Mass Hockey's third Adaptive Hockey Day, scheduled for Feb. 22. The event will showcase six USA Hockey disciplines, including blind, deaf, sled, special standing, amputee and warrior hockey. LeBlanc details the growth of the East Coast Jumbos and the increasing involvement of prep and high school players as volunteers. St. Germaine shares his experiences in adaptive hockey, culminating in his gold medal wins. The panel also discusses the rising popularity of girls hockey, the role of private equity in rink ownership, and the various developmental paths for young players in Massachusetts.   Topics 00:32 Mass Hockey's Third Adaptive Hockey Day 01:38 Ray LeBlanc's Journey with Adaptive Hockey 02:11 Jeremiah Tabor's Role and Adaptive Hockey Growth 05:25 Kip St. Germaine's Inspirational Story 08:54 Adaptive Hockey Events and Initiatives 31:56 The Impact of Adaptive Hockey on Volunteers 35:54 Community Support and Local Partnerships 36:16 Inclusion of Athletes from Various States 36:53 Exciting Game Series and Event Details 37:43 Growth and Impact of Adaptive Hockey 38:45 Collaborations and Youth Clinics 39:15 Role Models and Inspirational Stories 46:30 Challenges and Opportunities in Town Hockey 50:47 Development and Future of Youth Hockey 52:50 High School Hockey and Junior Levels 01:02:21 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

    1h 8m

  2. FEB 4

    Sleeper Teams in Prep & Super 8 Reactions

    Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly delve into the highlights of Beanpot Monday, evaluating the performances of Boston College and Boston University on their path to the title game. They provide an in-depth analysis of several prep hockey games, including thrilling matches such as Dexter Southfield's win over St. Mark's and the dynamics of this season's top players. They also address the recent developments in the MIAA, notably the anticipated return of the Super 8 tournament and its implications for Division 1 and Division 2 teams. To wrap up, they make their Super Bowl predictions, weighing in on the big game's potential outcomes.  Topics 00:22 Recap of Beanpot Monday 00:56 Harvard vs. BC Analysis 01:50 BU vs. Northeastern Game Insights 03:55 St. Mark's vs. Dexter Thrilling Match 05:49 Player of the Year Candidates Discussion 11:36 St. Sebastian's Comeback Season 15:03 Berkshire's Rise to Contender 16:19 Winchendon's Impressive Turnaround 18:15 Weekly JSPR Check-in 19:15 Girls Prep Hockey Highlights 31:06 Analyzing Team Stats and Plea for Submissions 31:46 Girls MIAA: Milton's Ups and Downs 34:04 Bishop Feehan and Archie's Weekly Check-In 36:00 Hingham vs Pembroke: A Prove-It Game 36:41 King Philip's Undefeated Streak Ends 37:15 Super 8 Tournament: Boys and Girls 44:01 Division 2 Teams Shine in Ed Burns Tournament 46:58 Arlington and Canton: Top Public School Teams 49:10 St. John's Prep and Arlington Catholic Updates 51:47 NHL Enforcers Trivia Challenge 56:46 Super Bowl Predictions and Final Thoughts

    1h 4m

  3. JAN 28

    Elite 8 race one month from playoffs

    Evan Marinofsky and Pat Donnelly discuss the nostalgic feeling brought by a recent snowstorm, reminiscent of high school days. They delve into the impacts of the snow on hockey tournaments, particularly the MIAA's Ed Burns Tournament. The conversation pivots to notable performances and rankings within girls and boys prep hockey, highlighting teams such as BB&N, Williston Northampton, Loomis Chaffee, Avon and Belmont Hill. They debate the potential for D-2 teams to challenge D-1 teams. The episode rounds off with a Super Bowl trivia quiz, focusing heavily on memorable moments and key players from the New England Patriots' storied history. Topics 01:09 Snowstorm Adventures and Shoveling Stories 02:20 Girls Prep Hockey Rankings and Highlights 04:48 Williston's Dominance and Upcoming Challenges 06:40 Loomis and Tabor: Recent Performances 09:17 Elite 8 Hunt and JSPR Analysis 12:09 Boys Prep Hockey: Belmont Hill's Rise 15:49 Deerfield and Berkshire: Upset Potentials 18:03 Avon's Consistency and JSPR Rankings 23:47 Girls MIAA Hockey: Undefeated Teams and Rankings 28:54 Player Losses and Team Resilience 29:10 Bishop Feehan’s Winning Streak 29:57 Top 10 Rankings and Upcoming Games 30:23 Ed Burns Tournament Highlights 31:18 Canton's Impressive Performance 32:42 Weather Challenges and Game Cancellations 33:24 Tewksbury's Dominance 35:11 Catholic Conference Teams Update 36:58 Overtime Trivia and Super Bowl Hype 50:51 Conclusion and Upcoming Content

    51 min

  4. JAN 21

    Reacting to NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings

    Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly dive in to the latest updates in prep and MIAA hockey. They discuss the strength of Catholic Memorial after its dominating performance against Xaverian, Canterbury's impressive rise in boys prep hockey rankings, and the U.S. team's dominating performance at the Women's U-18 World Championship. They also analyze the current standings and notable performances in both boys and girls prep hockey, as well as major developments in the MIAA.  Topics 02:31 Boys Prep Hockey Rankings Update 08:26 NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings 15:05 Girls Prep Hockey Highlights 22:55 Deerfield's Tough Loss and Exeter's Performance 24:08 Groton's Key Players and Recent Wins 25:03 Brooks vs. Lawrence: A Physical Game 26:50 JSPR Rankings and Key Teams 29:01 Women's U-18 World Championship Recap 33:49 MIAA Boys Hockey: Top Teams and Performances 40:41 MIAA Girls Hockey: Top Teams and Key Matches 44:52 Bishop Feehan's Recent Success and Other Teams to Watch 47:52 Upcoming Tournaments and Final Thoughts

    44 min

  5. JAN 14

    Prep and MIAA Midseason Report

    Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly discuss the latest in New England prep hockey. They dive into rankings and updates for girls prep teams, analyzing key players and game outcomes that shook up the standings. The duo also covers the boys prep scene, discussing notable wins and upsets, and the impact of older teams this season. The podcast moves on to cover highlights from MIAA girls and boys hockey, including significant wins and losses and potential playoff implications. Both hosts share their insights and predictions for the remainder of the season. Topics 01:16 Girls Prep Hockey Rankings Update 01:50 Top Performers and Key Matches 06:22 St. Paul's and Other Notable Teams 09:40 Groton and Teams Outside the Top 10 14:47 Boys Prep Hockey Overview 22:05 Tabor's Impressive Performance 24:57 The Dynamics of College Hockey Recruitment 27:20 St. Mark's: A Contender in Prep Hockey 28:24 Weekend Recap: Salisbury and KUA Performances 31:56 MIAA Girls Hockey Highlights 36:51 Public School Hockey Standouts 38:50 St. John's Shrewsbury's Impressive Week 42:00 Top Teams and Rankings in MIAA Boys Hockey 46:37 Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming Highlights

    44 min

  6. JAN 7

    Best of the MIAA and prep so far

    Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly recap the second annual New Year’s Prep Puck Drop girls tournament, highlighting standout teams and players. They also delve into the boys prep Watkins Championship and the performances of significant teams including Thayer and Canterbury. Additionally, they provide an overview of the MIAA girls Tenney Cup and the state of MIAA boys, with a focus on Catholic and public school teams. The episode concludes with a sentimental "Overtime" segment where the hosts reflect on personal hockey experiences and relationships enhanced by the sport. Topics 02:44 Girls Prep Hockey Tournament Highlights 05:36 Rivers' Disappointing Weekend 08:37 Cushing's Performance and Challenges 11:09 JSPR Rankings and Analysis 14:29 Boys Prep Hockey Insights 16:33 Canterbury's Strong Performance 19:46 Tabor's Rise in Rankings 23:32 MIAA Girls Hockey and Tenney Cup 25:32 Young Stars Shine in Duxbury 26:48 Milton's Impressive Comeback 27:52 Hingham's Rankings and Performance 28:46 Emerging Teams and Players to Watch 33:03 Boys MIAA Hockey Highlights 41:03 Personal Hockey Memories and Relationships

    51 min

  7. 12/24/2025

    Holiday Tourney Roundup

    Evan and Pat talk about recent holiday hockey tournaments, including detailed analyses of the Boys and Girls Prep tournaments, highlighting standout performances and memorable moments. To close the episode, they reflect on the most memorable hockey moments of 2025 and what they look forward to in covering New England hockey in 2026.   Topics 01:12 Holiday Cooking and Traditions 02:50 Holiday Tournament Recap 06:33 Avon Old Farms Christmas Classic 08:05 Flood-Marr Tournament Highlights 16:07 Girls Prep Hockey Highlights 23:58 Loomis and Kent Game Recap 25:17 Andover's Impressive Performance 27:06 Dexter Tournament Highlights 29:12 Rivers and New Hampton Analysis 29:43 Deerfield and New Hampton Insights 33:17 Governors' Promising Season 34:13 St. Mark's Dominance 36:16 Milton's Close Matches 37:19 Condolences to King Philip Community 38:54 Year-End Reflections and Overtime

    50 min

  8. 12/17/2025

    Previewing the Holiday Hockey Tournaments

    Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly focus on the holiday hockey tournaments and the latest prep girls rankings. They discuss the excitement around holiday tournaments, with Evan expressing his frustration with technical issues but highlighting his anticipation for the holiday season. They delve deep into prep girls hockey rankings, with a new No. 1 team, Williston Northampton, and examine the performances of top teams and standout players. The episode also covers predictions and key matchups for upcoming tournaments. On the boys side, they discuss the Groton Lawrence tournament and the Avon Old Farms Christmas Classic. They conclude with highlights from boys and girls MIAA hockey and some engaging “Overtime” questions. Topics 00:56 Holiday Tournament Excitement 02:06 Prep Girls Rankings Overview 02:18 Williston Northampton Takes the Top Spot 03:13 Nobles' Dominance and Key Players 04:09 Tabor's Impressive Performance 05:19 Dexter and Cushing Highlights 06:13 St. Paul's and Other Top Teams 07:07 Preview of Upcoming Tournaments 08:46 Harrington Tournament Highlights 10:54 Watkins Tournament Preview 13:28 Dexter Holiday Tournament 16:03 Boys Prep Tournaments Overview 16:10 Groton Lawrence Tournament 19:14 Avon Old Farms Christmas Classic 22:45 NHL Draft Prospects to Watch 23:04 Deerfield's Rebound Weekend 23:31 Local Teams: Nobles and Milton 23:49 Andover's Close Games 26:13 Top 10 Prep Teams Update 27:42 Boys MIAA Highlights 31:11 Girls MIAA Highlights 33:13 Overtime: Holiday Edition 42:33 Wrapping Up and Holiday Wishes

    43 min
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