The guest is Damian DiGiulian, head coach of men's hockey at St. Michael's College, discussing the unique aspects and challenges of coaching at the Division III level. Topics include the importance of maintaining a work-life balance in coaching, the differences between Division I and III hockey, and the impact of youth hockey development practices. The conversation delves into personal experiences with hockey recruitment, the benefits and drawbacks of full-time sports programs for youth, and the...
Jul 22, 2024•56 min•Ep. 109
In this episode of the New England Hockey Journal's RinkWise podcast, hosted by Evan Marinofsky, the guest is Tyler Holske, GM and head coach of the South Shore Kings, 2024 Dineen Cup champ, and assistant GM and director of scouting for the Sioux City Musketeers in the USHL. Tyler discusses balancing multiple roles, the trend of drafting based on player size, and the challenges of transitioning from prep to junior hockey. They delve into the importance of selecting the right time for young playe...
Jul 11, 2024•43 min•Ep. 108
In this episode of the New England Hockey Journal's Rinkwise podcast, Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly host Jay Pandolfo, a renowned figure in hockey. The conversation covers Pandolfo's remarkable career trajectory from playing at Burlington High School, BU, and a 13-season stint with the New Jersey Devils. With two Stanley Cups and extensive experience both as a coach and a scout, Pandolfo provides insights into his current role as BU's head coach. Key topics include the evolving landscape ...
Jun 12, 2024•40 min•Ep. 107
The guest is Freddy Meyer, the head boys' coach at Rivers and former NHL player, to discuss various facets of hockey development. Freddy talks about his transition from professional hockey to coaching, emphasizing the importance of fundamental skills and development over strict game planning. He also shares insights on being both a coach and a hockey parent, the impact of social media on skill training, and the significance of a supportive role for parents. The podcast also touches on his experi...
Jun 05, 2024•47 min•Ep. 106
In this episode of the New England Hockey Journal's Rinkwise podcast, host Evan Marinofsky is joined by Patrick Donnelly to discuss the recent Mass. Hockey Festival, where they evaluated young hockey talent including the 07s, 08s, and 09s age groups. They explore standout players across various positions, the impact of playing in different competitive environments like prep schools and the MIAA, and the potential for these young athletes to move on to higher levels of play. Additionally, they co...
May 22, 2024•41 min•Ep. 105
Balancing Acts: Parenting, Fan Etiquette, and Navigating Sports Culture Former BC QB & Hockey Dad Scott Mutryn provides insights into fostering children's athletic careers, emphasizing the importance of supportive environments and independent decision-making. He also tackles the unwritten rules of sports fandom, from jersey wearing to the contentious debate on leaving games early. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, the discussion covers the emotional depth of being a sports fan and ...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 104
Hosts Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly chat with Kent head coach Dale Reinhardt about the transition from hockey season to school responsibilities, the recruitment process for student-athletes, and the importance of choosing the right path for youth hockey players. The coach shares insights on balancing sports and academia, the evolving landscape of hockey recruitment, and stories from his coaching career to illustrate the journey of developing players. The discussion also touches upon the b...
Apr 24, 2024•46 min•Ep. 103
Evan and Pat count down the 10 biggest stars in boys and girls prep hockey.
Apr 02, 2024•46 min•Ep. 102
Evan Marinofsky and Pat Donnelly examine the championships of the boys and girls MIAA seasons and the top storylines and players that paved the way to those titles.
Mar 26, 2024•37 min•Ep. 101
Evan and Pat previewing and predicting the MIAA title games.
Mar 15, 2024•42 min•Ep. 100
Evan Marinofsky and Pat Donnelly break down the NEPSAC Championships.
Mar 08, 2024•52 min•Ep. 99
Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly handicap the field for the MIAA playoffs.
Feb 27, 2024•40 min•Ep. 98
Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly preview the boys and girls prep hockey playoffs.
Feb 23, 2024•46 min•Ep. 97
Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly do a comprehensive roundup of the race for the NEPSAC Elite 8.
Feb 16, 2024•44 min•Ep. 96
Evan and Pat target some sleeper teams in prep hockey for the Elite 8, then recap which teams stood out in the Ed Burns Tournament.
Feb 02, 2024•46 min•Ep. 95
The number of female hockey players has grown by almost 40% over the past 10 years. The sport is exploding, especially at the younger levels. So what does that mean for the giant wealth of girls hockey talent in New England? ... Evan Marinofsky and Pat Donnelly also discuss the latest prep school power rankings (20:20).
Jan 24, 2024•46 min•Ep. 94
Evan Marinofsky and Pat Donnelly go down the list of prep and MIAA teams that have impressed so far this season.
Jan 15, 2024•44 min•Ep. 93
Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly share eyewitness accounts of the prep hockey tournaments from the weekend.
Dec 19, 2023•51 min•Ep. 92
A chat with Frederick Gunn coach Craig Badger followed by Patrick Donnelly joining the show for previews of the boys and girls prep holiday tournaments.
Dec 11, 2023•49 min•Ep. 91
An in-depth preview of the MIAA season for both the boys and girls leagues.
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 90
Evan Marinofsky and Pat Donnelly of the New England Hockey Journal preview the upcoming girls prep season.
Nov 21, 2023•40 min•Ep. 89
Hosts Evan Marinofsky and Stephanie Wood preview the boys' prep hockey season.
Nov 06, 2023•39 min•Ep. 88
Salisbury School head coach Andrew Will is the guest on the latest episode of the RinkWise podcast. Raised in Toronto, Will played hockey at Union College and spent two years in the ECHL with the Mobile Mysticks before getting into coaching. He started as an assistant at his alma mater, and then at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Will’s first head coaching position was at Upper Canada College at the Canadian prep level before he accepted the top position at Salisbury in 2008.
Oct 30, 2023•43 min•Ep. 87
The guest is Mike Kennedy, Coach of the Brunswick School of Greenwich, CT.
Oct 23, 2023•38 min•Ep. 86
Digit Murphy joins the show, she of an esteemed career in hockey as a player, coach and administrator. Digit is a champion of "Education Empowerment Inclusion Building Leaders using sports as a platform."
Oct 16, 2023•42 min•Ep. 85
New England Hockey Journal Editor Evan Marinofsky is joined by co-host Stephanie Wood, who was recently named Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach at Merrimack College. The topic is a look ahead at the women's Hockey East season.
Oct 12, 2023•32 min•Ep. 84
New England Hockey Journal Editor Evan Marinofsky is joined by co-host Stephanie Wood, who was recently named Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach at Merrimack College. The subject is a look ahead at the men's Hockey East season.
Oct 04, 2023•41 min•Ep. 83
Milton Academy Coach Jim Gaudet joins the show. Gaudet was named the coach earlier this year, having previously served as an assistant coach at Babson College. Gaudet is the son of longtime Dartmouth University coach Bob Gaudet. He looks to fill the shoes of Paul Cannata, who spent 20 seasons coaching Milton Academy.
Sep 12, 2023•50 min•Ep. 82
The guest is Danielle Marmer, who earlier in the summer was named Player Development and Scouting Assistant for the Boston Bruins.
Aug 28, 2023•43 min•Ep. 81
Co-hosts Stephanie Wood and Evan Marinofsky break down recent commits and review the recruiting season.
Aug 14, 2023•39 min•Ep. 80
