Evan and Pat delve into the latest updates in prep hockey, highlighting the November-December edition of the New England Hockey Journal. They discuss the recent rankings, standout teams, and key players to watch in upcoming holiday tournaments like the Groton Lawrence Holiday Tournament and Avon Old Farms Holiday Classic. The episode also covers significant games involving schools like Dexter Southfield, Phillips Andover, and others. In the second half, they creatively brainstorm plots and casts for fictional hockey movies, injecting festive humor and storytelling into the discussion.

Topics

00:00 Introduction and Magazine Shoutout

01:18 Weekend Recap and Dexter's Surprise Victory

02:45 Prep Holiday Tournaments Overview

04:10 Groton Lawrence Holiday Tournament Preview

07:37 Avon Old Farms Holiday Classic Preview

10:29 Floodmar Tournament Highlights

12:58 Kevin Mutch Tournament Insights

15:14 Brooks Pingree and Other Tournaments

16:56 Girls Holiday Tournaments Preview

29:05 Celebrating John Missouri's 400th Win

30:15 Overtime: Creating Hockey Movies

30:39 Movie 1: Top Shelf - A Hockey Christmas Story

39:12 Movie 2: Empty Net - A Heartwarming Hockey Tale

48:29 Wrapping Up and Future Ideas