The MassNZ Podcast

Mark and Mike wrap up the 2025 season with an interview with Neutral Zone's 6th Mr. Hockey Award winner, Daniel Menyalkin of Saint John's in Shrewsbury.

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Well, it's time! TD Garden will be packed all day Sunday with state championship games. Mark and Mike get you ready for the action.

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We're on the road to TD Garden. Mark and Mike preview the Elite 8 games this week and talk about what we've seen in the tournament so far.

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The guys break down all of the brackets. D1, D2, D3, and D4. It's all covered here. Who has the toughest paths? Who do we like going into their brackets? This episode gets you ready for all of the state tournament action.

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So, you're telling me there's a chance?

Mark and Mike begin this week's show talking about the BEAST report and the news that ADs are open to bringing back the Super 8. More should come after their meeting in May.

Plus, breaking down the MIAA power rankings in D1, D2, D3, and D4. The potential favorites for Mr. Hockey, and a lot more.

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The BEAST is almost ready!

This week’s MassNZ Pod includes:

- A lot of talk on our scouting reports. Process, and more.

- Where’s the physicality? What are scouts looking for?

- The boomerang effect is strong.

- In-depth analysis of the power rankings.

- The Ed Burns Coffee Pot starts this weekend.

Teams discussed: Pope Francis, Reading, Hingham, BC High, Belmont, Attleboro, Medford, Billerica, Gloucester, Woburn, Canton, Agawam, Nauset, Marblehead, Bedford, Stoneham, Tri-County, and more.

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Power Rankings are here!

Mark and Mike dive into the first Power Rankings of the 2024-25 season.

D1: Pope Francis is top of the pack at 7-1 by a WIDE margin

D2: Undefeated Billerica in the top spot followed closely by Tewksbury

D3: Nauset remains undefeated and is the class of D3, much like last year

D4: Stoneham takes the top spot: scheduling matters! 0.0 margin of victory

Plus, a lot more! Holiday Tournament results, STATurday, and more.

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Mark and Mike preview some of the holiday tournaments set for this week.

- Youth is being served

- Observations from the first few weeks

- What teams stood out?

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The season is about to begin! Mark and Mike hit on a ton of topics in this episode, including:

- A lot of development talk. What are scouts looking for at these games? What's the difference between MIAA now and in the 90s?

- How are states like Minnesota difference? What's the data?

- What scouts are looking for, and the general timeline for player recruitment.

- Takeaways from the Reagan Summit and some early season preview talk.

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The MassNZ Podcast is back ... tell a friend!

Mark and Mike return for another season of MIAA hockey coverage. This episode is packed with everything you need to know heading into the 2024-25 season, from playoff changes, to new teams, and a lot more.

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