The guest is Ed Bourget, Director of Hockey Operations at Buckingham Browne & Nichols (BB&N). The discussion delves into Ed's extensive background in hockey, from playing high school hockey at Shrewsbury High and Sacred Heart to his professional stint in Europe. Ed provides insights into his new role at BB&N, focusing on supporting both the boys' and girls' hockey programs. The conversation also explores player development, managing the grueling prep school hockey schedule, and balan...
Jun 26, 2025•32 min•Ep. 139
In this episode of the New England Hockey Journal's Rink Wise Podcast, hosts Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly discuss various updates in the sports world, focusing particularly on the recent US Open and the New England D1 Championship in baseball at Polar Park. While updating on baseball, the hosts delve into the major topic of the week—the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) Draft. They provide insights into significant picks, including a detailed analysis of picks from New England an...
Jun 17, 2025•32 min•Ep. 138
Evan and Patrick Donnelly are joined by Eric Boguniecki, a former NHL player and current scout for the Arizona Coyotes and Utah Mammoth. They discuss Eric's impressive career, his transition from coaching to scouting, and his insights on player development. Eric shares personal stories about his son's unique path from baseball to hockey, emphasizing the importance of multi-sport participation for young athletes. The conversation touches on the evolving landscape of prep school and junior hockey,...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 137
Evan and Pat discuss the recent Mass. Hockey Festival for both boys and girls, providing insights on standout players, snubs, and potential future stars. The conversation also touches on the unpredictability of New England weather, their personal gripes about hockey, the impact of youth sports' financial demands, and fun insights into their hypothetical Zamboni ride theme songs. Topics 01:38 Mass Hockey Festival Overview 02:06 Boys' Festival Highlights 04:28 Rising Stars: Oh Eights and Oh Nines ...
May 23, 2025•39 min•Ep. 136
Evan and Pat reflect on the recently concluded boys prep hockey season, discussing standout teams, surprising performances, and key players. They highlight teams like Deerfield, St. Mark's, Dexter, Rivers, and more for their unexpected success. They delve into the contributions of standout players such as Carter Meyer, Joe Salandra, Billy McCaslin, and others. Additionally, they discuss the potential impact of the CHL on the future of prep hockey and look ahead to how teams might shape up next s...
Apr 29, 2025•40 min•Ep. 135
Evan and Pat reunite in the studio to discuss the end of the girls' hockey season. They reflect on the exciting season, highlighting standout teams like Loomis Chaffee and Nobles. The discussion covers how various teams performed, their top players, and expectations for the next season. Goal-tending performances and uncommitted prospects are also spotlighted. The episode concludes with a fun 'overrated or underrated' segment featuring items like wearing jerseys to games and bubble hockey. Topics...
Apr 22, 2025•39 min•Ep. 134
Evan and Pat preview the MIAA State Championships, scheduled for Sunday. They discuss the format of the preview, likening it to their 'Rinkwise' podcast, and emphasize the appeal of concise and direct coverage. The preview covers multiple divisions, starting with the Division 4 boys' matchup between Winthrop and Dedham, analyzing their paths to the final. They move on to the Division 1 girls' game, highlighting the journey of top-seeded Hingham and underdog Bishop Stang, and consider the potenti...
Mar 13, 2025•24 min•Ep. 133
Pat and Evan provide a detailed recap of the boys prep hockey championship games. Key highlights include Cushing's dramatic 4-3 victory over Dexter in the Elite Eight, Andover's commanding 4-1 win over Westminster in the large school bracket, and Kimball Union's 5-3 triumph over Berkshire in the small school final. The episode delves into critical moments, standout players, and season trajectories for the teams, emphasizing Cushing's underdog story and the exceptional performances of individual ...
Mar 11, 2025•15 min•Ep. 132
Evan and Pat recap the NEPSAC Girls Championships, highlighting three thrilling games that took place at Taft on Sunday. Loomis Chaffee triumphed over Phillips Andover in an intense Elite Eight final, characterized by heavy penalties and relentless gameplay. Deerfield claimed victory against Tabor in the large school bracket, powered by a solid performance from goalie Campbell Croate. New Hampton secured their third consecutive title in the small school bracket by defeating St. Mark's, with stan...
Mar 11, 2025•13 min•Ep. 131
Evan and Pat discuss the freshly released NEPSAC Girls' Hockey Brackets. They review and analyze the seedings, highlighting late-season drama and upsets, significant team performances, and critical matchups. Notable teams and players are discussed, including the unexpected rise and falls of teams like Groton, Thayer, and New Hampton. They go further into detailing the Elite Eight, Large School, and Small School brackets, providing insights and predictions for each game while emphasizing key play...
Mar 04, 2025•19 min•Ep. 130
Pat and Evan delve into the excitement of the boys NEPSAC playoffs, examining the results, standings, and potential outcomes. They discuss significant matches, such as Westminster's upset over Belmont Hill, and analyze Elite Eight matchups including Deerfield vs. Nobles, St. Mark's vs. Rivers, Dexter vs. Salisbury, and Cushing vs. Brunswick. Evan offers insights into potential game-changers and makes bold predictions, emphasizing his gut feeling that Salisbury will upset Dexter. The discussion e...
Mar 04, 2025•15 min•Ep. 129
Evan and Pat delve into the excitement of the prep hockey playoffs and break down their predictions for both boys and girls divisions. They discuss key matchups, highlight potential upsets, and analyze the paths for top seeds. The conversation also explores the historical context and current form of various teams. Additionally, the episode features a fun segment where the hosts review and rate famous NHL broadcast calls, reminiscing about some of hockey's most iconic moments. The episode conclud...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 128
Evan and Pat discuss recent girls prep hockey results and key matchups. They highlight notable games like Williston's victory over Andover and speculate about playoff seedings. The conversation then shifts to Boys Prep hockey, analyzing teams on the cusp of the Elite Eight like Cushing and Andover. The discussion also covers upcoming crucial matches and possible tournament outcomes. Evan and Pat then engage in a debate comparing soccer and hockey across several categories, including equipment co...
Feb 19, 2025•51 min•Ep. 127
Evan and Pat dive deep into recent hockey events and upcoming playoff scenarios. The duo discusses the significance of the recent Boston University Beanpot win and the implications for local stars like Cole Iserman and James Higgins. The conversation shifts to an in-depth analysis of both boys' and girls' prep hockey power rankings, focusing on the Elite Eight and projected playoff seedings. They also explore notable prep careers, such as Brian Day's upcoming retirement. The MIAA playoff outlook...
Feb 12, 2025•59 min•Ep. 126
Evan and Pat delve into reactions and analysis from the latest Beanpot tournament games, discussing disappointments and highlights. They also explore the emerging talents and performances in both boys and girls prep school hockey, highlighting teams like Deerfield, Dexter, and Groton. The discussion extends to MIAA boys and girls hockey, identifying top teams and potential surprises for the upcoming tournaments. The episode concludes with a fun 'Would You Rather' segment where Evan and Patrick d...
Feb 05, 2025•40 min•Ep. 125
Host Evan Marinofsky and co-host Patrick Donnelly dive into several key topics. They recap the Ed Burns tournament, highlighting notable games and player performances. They then transition to forecast the Elite Eight for both boys and girls prep hockey, analyzing current standings, pivotal upcoming games, and potential upsets. The conversation also touches on the large and small school brackets and teams poised to make an impact. The episode concludes with a fun segment called Overtime, featurin...
Jan 29, 2025•46 min•Ep. 124
Evan and Pat discuss the current state of New England prep and MIAA hockey halfway through the season. They address the impact of the cold weather on pond hockey plans, analyze the rankings and performances of boys and girls prep teams, and highlight standout players. Key topics include the dominance and surprises in both the boys' and girls' leagues, individual player performances, and predictions for the tournaments ahead. The episode wraps up with an entertaining 'newlywed game' style quiz wh...
Jan 22, 2025•58 min•Ep. 123
Evan and Pat discuss the tumultuous mid-season landscape of prep and MIAA hockey. They delve into boys' and girls' teams rankings, top performances, and impactful games, as well as the challenges and successes teams have faced post-holiday break. The hosts also reflect on the importance of power plays, the relevance of the President's Trophy, and the tradition of handshake lines in a dedicated 'Overtime' segment, all while highlighting the unpredictability and excitement characterizing the curre...
Jan 15, 2025•53 min•Ep. 122
Evan and Pat recap post-holiday hockey action. They discuss their personal holiday experiences, notable performances from recent girls' and boys' prep tournaments, and significant matchups in the MIAA. Key highlights include Williston's dominance in the Harrington tournament, Tilton's strong start, Andover's historic win, and emerging teams like Arlington and St. John's Prep in the MIAA. The episode also covers standout players and team dynamics, offering insights into upcoming league play. Topi...
Jan 03, 2025•38 min•Ep. 121
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...
Dec 18, 2024•49 min•Ep. 120
Evan and Pat deliver an in-depth preview of the MIAA hockey season. They discuss key teams and players to watch on both the girls' and boys' sides. They analyze the chances of top teams like St. John's Prep, Pope Francis, Arlington, Hingham, Xaverian, and others. The hosts provide insights into the challenges these teams will face, including the impact of losing key players to prep schools and collegiate commitments. The episode offers a comprehensive overview of what to expect this hockey seaso...
Dec 13, 2024•39 min•Ep. 119
Evan and Pat discuss the opening of the prep hockey season, their takeaways from early games, and notable performances from various teams. They dive into the importance of the initial weeks, rankings, standout players, and exciting matchups. The episode also features a segment called Overtime, where they ponder improvements in the fan experience for both in-person and TV viewers and suggest changes to the NHL schedule to enhance rivalry games. The discussion is filled with insights and practical...
Dec 11, 2024•42 min•Ep. 118
In this episode of the Rinkwise podcast, hosts Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly delve into the upcoming girls' prep hockey season. They discuss the excitement of the new season, favorite teams, particularly highlighting New Hampton and other major contenders. They analyze the depth and potential of returning players and new additions, and give predictions for the Elite Eight Championship. The episode also touches on the role of analytics in hockey and controversial quotes from hockey figures...
Nov 26, 2024•46 min•Ep. 117
Evan and Patrick preview the upcoming prep hockey season. They discuss Patrick's recent golf-related injury and the excitement around the prep hockey season kicking off. The focus shifts to analyzing top teams and players, including Elite Eight favorites such as Belmont Hill, and Dexter, along with potential sleepers like Kent and Holderness. The conversation covers notable players and NHL draft prospects. Additionally, the podcast outlines the impact of standout prospects like those from Rivers...
Nov 18, 2024•55 min•Ep. 116
In this episode of the New England Hockey Journal's Rinkwise podcast, host Evan Marinofsky is joined by Patrick Donnelly and special guest Connor Gorman, the head hockey coach of the New Hampton boys team. The conversation touches upon a variety of topics, including the success of the New England Fall Prep League, Gorman's coaching philosophy and strategies, the challenges of balancing development with competitive play, and the future of prep hockey. The discussion highlights Gorman's authentic ...
Nov 05, 2024•57 min•Ep. 115
In this episode of the New England Hockey Journal's Rinkwise podcast, host Evan Marinofsky engages with guest Allie Skelley, the boys' hockey coach at St. George's School. They explore the dynamic nature of fall prep hockey, discussing coaching responsibilities, the balance between athletic and boarding school experiences, and future improvements. The episode covers the rigorous training routines, team dynamics, and recruitment challenges within the program. Key discussions include player develo...
Oct 22, 2024•52 min•Ep. 114
In this episode of the Rinkwise Podcast, hosts Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly delve into college hockey commitment trends and transfer statistics. They discuss the recruitment process, transfer rates, and the impact of rules on player movement. Notably, 83.64% of players ended up at their committed school, but around 30% eventually transferred or left college hockey. The episode also covers recent girls' hockey commitments, with highlights from Yale, BC, BU, and more. A special segment fea...
Oct 01, 2024•46 min•Ep. 113
In this episode of New England Hockey Journal's Rinkwise podcast, hosts Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly sit down with Jason Guerriero, recently appointed as USA Hockey Director of Player Development for Massachusetts and New England districts. Guerriero, a former player and college assistant coach, discusses his career, his new role, and the importance of development at all levels of the sport. The conversation delves into the intricacies of youth hockey, the scouting and recruiting process...
Sep 17, 2024•50 min•Ep. 112
Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly dive into several topics in this episode of the Rinkwise podcast. They start by discussing recent experiences at the River Rats Jamboree, noting the renaming of local rinks. The conversation shifts to youth hockey structuring, including the implications of rising commitments and player evaluations. The hosts then provide an in-depth recapitulation of recent college commitments by local high-level hockey players, discussing the strengths and potential futures ...
Aug 29, 2024•45 min•Ep. 111
Evan and Pat are joined by John Messuri, the head coach of Arlington Boys Hockey, dives deep into the intricacies of high school, junior, and college hockey. The discussion traverses John’s impactful coaching career, his rebuild success at Winchester, and the broader evolution and challenges within the Massachusetts hockey scene. Key topics include youth athlete development, balancing sports with academics, economic barriers, and the significance of fostering a competitive yet supportive environ...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 110
