Established 1996 -- Celebrating Our 25th Year
 
 
 

 
Let the Games Begin
 
After a year lost to the pandemic, we had -- with the exception of some games lost to Omicron in early January -- a full season in '21-22. It was more than welcome. ... read more
 
 
 

 
Dexter-Cushing Battle to a Tie
 
Brookline, Mass. -- Most of the time, ties are unsatisfying. Sometimes, though, it's something you can live with. That describes this game. Good pace, up-and-down action, plenty of scoring opportunities, and good goaltending. Both teams made some mistakes, and there was a little sloppiness, but no more than is usual in early-season play. ... read more
 
 
 

 
Josh Ciocco and USHR, Some Fun Memories
 
The first time I saw Josh Ciocco play was in the summer of 1998, at USA Hockey's Select 15 Camp in Ann Arbor, back when the selected players would represent their districts instead of the color of their jerseys. ... read more
 
 
 

 
Prep Composite Schedule, Nov. 28 - Dec. 4, 2022
 
New England Prep Boys' Hockey Schedule for the week of Nov. 28 - Dec. 4, 2022 ... read more
 
 
 

 
This Thanksgiving, a Time to Give Back
 
If there's one thing we're most thankful for on this -- and every day -- it's USHR readers. Every single one of you, past, current, and future. Without you, there would be no USHR. Simple as that. So, a heartfelt thank you to all. ... read more
 
 
 

 
Thanksgiving Weekend Jamboree Schedule
 
Here are the prep hockey jamborees scheduled for Thanksgiving Weekend, Saturday, November 26, 2022 through Monday, November 28, 2022. ... read more
 
 
 

 
Large School-Small School Breakdown
 
Here's the Large School/Small School breakdown for the '22-'23 NEPSIHA season. For those of you new to prep hockey, and to USHR, the breakdown plays a role in the post-season seeding. More on that as the weeks pass. Suffice to say, the difference begins to play an increasingly larger role as teams get deeper into their seasons and RPI and JSPR become increasingly meaningful. ... read more
 
 
 

 
2022 Stanstead Tournament Results
 
The 2022 Stanstead College Prep School Showcase -- made up of teams from above and below the US-Canada border -- was held over the weekend in Stanstead, Québec.

All scores as well as players of the game for both winning and losing teams are attached, along with the showcase's All-Star Team. ... read more
 
 
 

 
Join USHR
 
With its usual ‘soft opening,’ the 2022-23 prep hockey season is here. And not a day too soon.

One of the key things we will be doing this season – if we can find the right people – is expanding coverage a bit, trying to get back to the pre-Covid days, but with a little more oomph. ... read more
 
 
 

Around the Rinks

The buzzer sounds, Avon Old Farms has won its ninth Elite 8 title, and goaltender Stephen Peck lets it all out before disappearing under a wave of jub
The buzzer sounds, Avon Old Farms has won its ninth Elite 8 title, and goaltender Stephen Peck lets it all out before disappearing under a wave of jubilant Winged Beavers. (Photo: Dave Arnold Photography)
 
Taft junior Rudy Guimond, a Yale commit, has the near post sealed in the Rhinos' 3-2 OT win over Salisbury in the Large School Championship Game Sunda
Taft junior Rudy Guimond, a Yale commit, has the near post sealed in the Rhinos' 3-2 OT win over Salisbury in the Large School Championship Game Sunday, March 5th at St. Anselm College in Manchester, NH. (Photo: Dave Arnold Photography)
 
Taft senior captains JJ Lemieux and Zave Greene skate the Large School Championship plaque around the ice after edging Salisbury, 3-2 in overtime, Sun
Taft senior captains JJ Lemieux and Zave Greene skate the Large School Championship plaque around the ice after edging Salisbury, 3-2 in overtime, Sunday, March 5th at St. Anselm College's Sullivan Arena. (Photo: Dave Arnold Photography)
 
LA captains Sam Marchionni and Clarence Beltz celebrate the Spartans' 4-3 OT win over Frederick Gunn in the 2023 Small School Championship game Sunday
LA captains Sam Marchionni and Clarence Beltz celebrate the Spartans' 4-3 OT win over Frederick Gunn in the 2023 Small School Championship game Sunday, March 5th at St. Anselm College in Manchester, NH. (Photo: Dave Arnold Photography)