New England Hockey Journal’s RinkWise

What An NHL Scout Really Looks For In A Player

Columbus Blue Jackets scout and Quincy, Mass. native Dave Peters joins RinkWise and Kirk Luedeke to talk about his coaching and scouting career. He started coaching at the unlikely hockey program in Kent State in Ohio, eventually making it back to New England to be an assistant at Providence and later Dartmouth College. Now an NHL scout, he shares his story, things he looks for when scouting future pro players and much more.

NHL Analyst and Coach Pierre McGuire On A Career in Hockey

Longtime coach, broadcaster and NHL analyst Pierre McGuire joins Matt Keator and Kirk Luedeke via phone on RinkWise. Having coached with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Hartford Whalers and Ottawa Senators, he spent more than two decades as a broadcaster and analyst "Inside the Glass." McGuire was most recently with the Senators as Senior VP of Player Development.
 

Ted Donato Talks About Growing Up A Bruins Fan

Ted Donato joins Matt Keator and Kirk Luedeke to talk about growing up in Hyde Park, Mass. in a competitive family as a multi-sport athlete who eventually went to Catholic Memorial and realized he could play hockey at the highest levels, including with the Boston Bruins.

Ian Moran On Working His Way Up From Prep To The NHL

Former Belmont Hill, Boston College and NHL defenseman Ian Moran joins Matt Keator and Kirk Luedeke to talk about how all paths in his life have led to hockey, how the player development landscape has changed, plus much more.

Salisbury’s Andrew Will Seeks Good Players Who Contribute to the Community

Salisbury School Head Coach Andrew Will discusses his team's challenging road to the 2022 NEPSAC Elite 8 Championship. Will's Crimson Knights also won the prep title in 2020, and he talks about the program he's led since 2008, key attributes he looks for in his student-athletes, and much more.

Brian McGonagle, the ”Rear Admiral” of ”Spittin’ Chiclets”

Brian McGonagle, known best by his moniker "Rear Admiral," is not just a key cog in the world's biggest hockey podcast, "Spittin' Chiclets," but was also born and raised in Charlestown, loving hockey and the Boston Bruins. In this episode he joins Matt Keator and Kirk Luedeke to talk about his personal story,  teaming up with former NHL defenseman Ryan Whitney to grow the game through their podcast and start hockey events around the country

Veteran Coach David Quinn Wants Another Shot at the NHL

Coach David Quinn has coached at Boston University, for the US Men’s Olympic Ice Hockey Team, and for the New York Rangers. While the BU job is now open, Quinn says he has his heart set on returning to the NHL. In this podcast, the Cranston, R.I., resident talks about his journey through hockey, including a heartbreaking loss on the world stage.

Dan Muse Talks About the U.S. National Team Development Program

U.S. National Team Development Program under-17 head coach Dan Muse joins RinkWise to discuss his background playing in Massachusetts for Canton High and at Stonehill College, before embarking on his coaching career. From prep hockey at Milton Academy to juniors, college and the NHL, Coach Muse has had a wide range of experiences and has been mentored by some of the best. Now, he is leading some of the USA's top young talent, many of whom could be future college and pro hockey stars. 

Austin Prep Girls Hockey Coach Stephanie Wood Leads Championship Team

Austin Prep Girls Hockey capped its undefeated 27-0-0 season with a Division 1 championship. Coach Stephanie Wood joins the podcast to talk about the season, the team and why it’s making the move out of the MIAA. Coach Wood is also the Women’s Director of the Islanders Hockey Club, a development organization for youth hockey, and discusses her role in helping mold the next generation of players.

Tri-City Storm’s Nies On Attributes He Seeks Beyond The Usual Skills

Brookline, Mass., native David Nies, associate head coach of the USHL's Tri-City Storm, joins Kirk Luedeke on this episode of "RinkWise." Nies played at Brookline High School and at the University of Southern Maine. He talks about his path from player to coach, important attributes for higher level hockey, recruiting and what he looks for from players who aspire to the top levels of the sport.