Patrick Donnelly joins Evan Marinofsky to discuss his reactions to the winners and losers in the quarterfinals of the girls NEPSAC hockey tournament on Wednesday, March 4.

Evan Marinofsky joins Patrick Donnelly to discuss his reactions to the winners and losers in the quarterfinals of the boys NEPSAC hockey tournament on Wednesday, March 4.

This episode features Evan Marinowski and Patrick Donnelly breaking down the brackets for the NEPSAC boys hockey tournament, specifically the Elite 8, Large School, and Small School divisions.

This episode features Evan Marinowski and Patrick Donnelly breaking down the brackets for the NEPSAC girls hockey tournament, specifically the Elite 8, Large School, and Small School divisions.

Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly focus on Massachusetts postseason hockey. They review MIAA boys Division 1 seeding (Catholic Memorial No. 1, Xaverian No. 2, St. John’s Prep No. 3, Arlington No. 4) and discuss potential sleepers including Reading, Wachusett, Framingham, Marshfield, Weymouth and a deep Pope Francis run, with Evan picking CM over Pope Francis in the final. They then break down MIAA girls Division 1 depth and Pat’s bracket picks (Bishop Fenwick over NDA; Methuen/Tewksbury reaching the final quadrant), plus Division 2 picks highlighting Westwood, Milton, Duxbury and King Philip with Pat selecting Milton to win. The show shifts to boys prep, citing Salisbury’s dominant win over Avon and changes in the Elite 8 picture, plus Avon’s six-game skid. Girls prep rankings change significantly, with Nobles rising to No. 1, Loomis to No. 2, Dexter moving up, and St. Paul’s surging after beating Exeter. In "Overtime," they discuss potential future Russian Olympic participation, the impact of the U.S. women’s gold on women’s hockey and the PWHL, and where the men’s win ranks historically (both place it behind 1980).

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Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly open with reactions to the shooting at Dennis Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, R.I., offering condolences and noting reported heroes. They then preview late-season prep hockey: boys teams slipping (Avon Old Farms, Belmont Hill) and rising (Cushing, Kimball Union), and girls hockey shakeups with Phillips Andover taking No. 1, Nobles surging, plus Williston Northampton, Groton, St. Paul’s and Cushing bubble scenarios. MIAA notes include Canton’s Ed Burns win, Reading’s defensive run, Catholic Memorial over Pope, Algonquin’s perfect season, Hingham, KP, St. Mary’s, and a Framingham highlight. Overtime discusses Olympic hockey.

01:34 Tragedy at Dennis Lynch Arena: Community Shaken, Heroes Step Up

04:32 Pat’s Ski Crash: The Collarbone Break Storytime

07:59 Back to Hockey: Playoff Stretch Run and Bracket Watch

08:34 Boys Prep: Avon Old Farms Slipping, Elite 8 Pressure Mounts

10:29 Boys Prep: Belmont Hill’s Rough Patch and ISL Gauntlet

12:45 Boys Prep: Cushing’s Late-Season Surge: Can It Make the Elite 8?

16:44 Boys Prep: Kimball Union Rebounds and Lakes Region Tournament Impact

20:35 Olympics-Themed Feature: "Four Nations’"All-Star Concept for Prep Hockey

23:52 Girls Prep: New No. 1; Phillips Andover Tops Williston, Elite 8 Chaos Ahead

25:28 Girls Prep: Nobles Rolling and Francie Ames’ Ridiculous Scoring Streak

27:07 Girls Prep Bubble Talk: New Hampton’s Turnaround and Groton’s Uphill Climb

29:55 Girls Prep: St. Paul’s vs Exeter Home-and-Home Could Decide the Cut Line

31:08 Girls Prep: Cushing Back in the Mix; Big Week vs Deerfield, Rivers, Dexter

33:02 Nobles vs. Andover Projections and the Race for the No. 1 Seed

34:35 Dexter’s Path to Cracking the Top Four (and the Girls Standings Chaos)

35:45 MIAA Boys: Can Williston Still Sneak In?

36:36 Canton’s Ed Burns Statement Win and Super 8 Talk

38:33 Reading’s Shutdown Streak: Built for the Tournament

41:16 Catholic Memorial Beats Pope; CM as the Clear D-1 Favorite

42:40 MIAA Girls: Algonquin Stays Perfect with Win over NDA

44:31 Girls Contenders Heating Up: Hingham, King Philip, St. Mary’s

47:23 Power Rankings, Showcases and the Shifting Super 8 Picture

49:54 Quick Hit: Framingham’s Ed Cahoon Cup Win and Sleeper Potential

51:52 Overtime (Olympic Edition): Is Hockey the Best Olympic Sport?

57:23 Gold Medal vs. Stanley Cup and U.S.–Canada Final Hype (Wrap-up)

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.

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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

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. 

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

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.

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

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. 

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