New England Hockey Journal’s RinkWise

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Topics00:56 Holiday Tournament Excitement02:06 Prep Girls Rankings Overview02:18 Williston Northampton Takes the Top Spot03:13 Nobles' Dominance and Key Players04:09 Tabor's Impressive Performance05:19 Dexter and Cushing Highlights06:13 St. Paul's and Other Top Teams07:07 Preview of Upcoming Tournaments08:46 Harrington Tournament Highlights10:54 Watkins Tournament Preview13:28 Dexter Holiday Tournament16:03 Boys Prep Tournaments Overview16:10 Groton Lawrence Tournament19:14 Avon Old Farms Christmas Classic22:45 NHL Draft Prospects to Watch23:04 Deerfield's Rebound Weekend23:31 Local Teams: Nobles and Milton23:49 Andover's Close Games26:13 Top 10 Prep Teams Update27:42 Boys MIAA Highlights31:11 Girls MIAA Highlights33:13 Overtime: Holiday Edition42:33 Wrapping Up and Holiday Wishes

Reacting to the First Week of Boys & Girls Prep Hockey

Evan Marinofsky and Pat Donnelly explore the early weeks of New England's high school hockey season. They discuss the current state of both girls and boys prep hockey, highlighting key games and standout performances. On the girls side, they cover the exciting changes in the rankings, with detailed breakdowns of significant matches such as Nobles vs. Loomis Chaffee. On the boys side, the discussion includes surprising results including Kimball Union rising to the top and a thrilling game between Dexter Southfield and Kent. The episode also touches on the challenges teams are facing early in the season and the impact of young talent on the ice. Evan and Pat offer insights into the evolving rankings, standout players, and what to expect as the season progresses.
Topics
01:06 Exploring New Prep Schools
01:45 Girls Prep Hockey Highlights
02:42 Loomis vs. Nobles Game Recap
05:26 Top Performers and Rankings
07:28 Cushing and Dexter Southfield Updates
11:06 Exeter and Governor's Game Analysis
15:17 Thayer and Milton Game Insights
17:30 Standout Performances of the Week
19:18 Boys Prep Hockey Rankings
23:49 The Importance of Early Season Challenges
24:57 Twitter Reactions to the Brawl
26:06 Caiden Pellegrino's Impressive Start
28:11 Notable Performances and Rankings
28:53 Opening Night Surprises
34:06 Belmont Hill's Young Talent
39:37 Prep Hockey Season Overview

Previewing MIAA Boys and Girls

Pat Donnelly and Evan Marinofsky preview the high school hockey season. They discuss the stress and excitement surrounding tryouts, recounting personal experiences from their own high school days. The duo provides detailed insights on the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association boys and girls hockey seasons, offering in-depth analyses of top teams and players to watch. They highlight top-ranked boys teams such as Catholic Memorial, St. John's Prep and Pope Francis, as well as leading girls teams including Hingham, Archbishop Williams and Duxbury. The episode also touches on coverage expansion to other New England states, ensuring a comprehensive look at high school hockey across the region. The podcast concludes with a lighthearted trivia segment focusing on hockey-themed movies and TV shows.
Topics
02:42 Expanding Coverage Beyond MIAA
03:48 Boys MIAA Preseason Rankings
06:19 Top Teams Analysis
24:23 Players to Watch
26:50 Top Boys MIAA Players Recap
27:19 Transition to Girls MIAA Discussion
27:26 Top Girls MIAA Teams and Players
29:11 Archbishop Williams and Duxbury Analysis
32:05 Methuen and Tewksbury Insights
33:11 Milton and Malden Catholic Prospects
35:05 Notre Dame and Bishop Feehan Overview
37:39 St. Mary's and Waltham Highlights
40:55 Players to Watch Outside the Top 10
43:24 Trivia Throwdown: Hockey Movies and TV Shows

Prep Boys 2025-26 Season Preview

Evan Marinofsky and Pat Donnelly preview prep boys hockey. The hosts delve into Pat’s recent bout with the flu before launching into a detailed discussion on prep boys hockey, addressing the impact of the CHL ruling and how it has influenced player movement. They analyze the current landscape by highlighting top teams, including Dexter Southfield, Kimball Union and St. Mark's, and assess their strengths and weaknesses. The conversation also covers potential contenders and sleepers in the upcoming season, with a focus on specific players to watch. Pat and Evan also debate various fun questions in the 'Would You Rather' segment, including topics like best seating in a hockey arena and whether great food or loud fans make for a better game atmosphere. The show wraps up with bold predictions for the Elite 8 and discussions on MVP candidates. The hosts provide a mix of insightful hockey analysis and lighthearted banter, making for an engaging listen.
Topics
00:42 Health and Flu Season Woes
02:04 State of Prep Boys Hockey
06:22 Top Prep Boys Hockey Teams
07:07 Dexter Southfield: The Team to Beat
09:59 Kimball Union: A Strong Contender
11:34 St. Mark's: Rising Stars
15:38 Avon Old Farms: Consistent Performers
17:22 Kent: The Swing Team
18:55 Salisbury: Defensive Powerhouse
21:06 Brunswick: Overcoming Challenges
22:57 Cushing: Defending Champions
24:55 Berkshire and Deerfield: Western Mass. Teams
26:18 Next 15 Teams to Watch
26:32 Potential Top 10 Teams
26:39 Winchendon: Proving Its Worth
27:11 Belmont Hill's Challenges and Potential
28:29 Sleeper Teams: Thayer and Milton Academy
30:19 Other Potential Sleeper Teams
31:23 Elite 8 Predictions
33:00 MVP Candidates to Watch
35:45 Would You Rather: Fan Edition
39:05 Stadium Atmosphere vs. Food Debate