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New England Hockey Journal’s RinkWise
New England Hockey Journal’s RinkWise listeners will hear from hockey influencers and leaders at all levels, delivering advice and direction like you’ve never heard before.
Episodes
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John Messuri on the future of junior, prep and MIAA hockey
Evan Marinofsky talks with John Messuri, Arlington (Mass.) High School head coach and Dexter Southfield hockey director, about choosing a hockey path amid…
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Impact of the new USA Hockey Development League
In this episode, Patrick Donnelly and Evan Marinofsky analyze the recent USA Hockey Development League selections, their implications for local and national…
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Minnesota vs. New England prep: Who develops more pros?
In this episode, Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly analyze the production of NHL talent from New England prep school and Minnesota high school hockey…
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Taylor MacDougall, GM of Moncton Wildcats
In this episode, we explore the dynamic world of junior hockey management with Taylor McDougall, GM of the Moncton Wildcats. We discuss roster strategies, the…
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Major commitments in early August: Our takeaways
The world of hockey recruiting is continuously shifting, and in this episode, Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly dive deep into the latest trends and notable…
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Carter Meyer explains move to Quebec Remparts
In this episode, Carter Meyer shares his journey through youth hockey, the impact of the CHL ruling, and his recent move from the U.S. NTDP to the Quebec…
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Northeastern coach Jerry Keefe — RinkWise Podcast
Jerry Keefe, head coach of Northeastern hockey, shares insights on player development, recruiting strategies, the impact of junior hockey, and the importance…
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UMass coach Greg Carvel on shifting college recruiting
In this episode of the RinkWise podcast, host Evan Marinofsky and co-host Patrick Donnelly are joined by UMass Amherst men's hockey head coach Greg Carvel…
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The biggest standouts, snubs at Mass. Hockey boys festival
van Marinofsky and Jason Cooke break down the 2026 Mass. Hockey boys festival. They run through the '09, '10 and '11 birth years, highlighting the top players…
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Providence Coach Nate Leaman
Evan interviews Providence College men’s hockey head coach Nate Leaman about coaching, player development, recruiting, and shifting NCAA hockey pathways…
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USHL Draft Takeaways, Prospects & Tenders
Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly discuss key USHL Phase 1 and Phase 2 draft takeaways for New England players. They argue the recent CHL eligibility ruling…
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Best of NE Boys: Top 50
Evan and Pat discuss releasing New England Hockey Journal boys top-50 rankings for 2007–2009 birth years and a 2010 watch list, describing the late changes…
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Best of NE: Girls Top 50
Evan and Pat discuss New England Hockey Journal’s “Best in New England” girls rankings: top 50 lists for 2007–2009 birth years and a 30-player 2010 watch list…
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NEPSAC girls finals: What we learned
Pat Donnelly joins Evan Marinofsky to recap the girls NEPSAC championships. They review lessons learned among all three finals on Sunday.
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NEPSAC boys finals: What we learned
Evan Marinofsky joins Pat Donnelly to recap the boys NEPSAC championships. They review lessons learned among all three finals on Sunday.
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NEPSAC girls quarterfinals: Initial reactions
Patrick Donnelly joins Evan Marinofsky to discuss his reactions to the winners and losers in the quarterfinals of the girls NEPSAC hockey tournament on…
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NEPSAC boys quarterfinals: Initial reactions
Evan Marinofsky joins Patrick Donnelly to discuss his reactions to the winners and losers in the quarterfinals of the boys NEPSAC hockey tournament on…
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NEPSAC boys hockey tournament: Brackets, favorites, predictions
This episode features Evan Marinowski and Patrick Donnelly breaking down the brackets for the NEPSAC boys hockey tournament, specifically the Elite 8, Large…
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NEPSAC girls hockey tournament: Brackets, favorites, predictions
This episode features Evan Marinowski and Patrick Donnelly breaking down the brackets for the NEPSAC girls hockey tournament, specifically the Elite 8, Large…
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MIAA Hockey Tourney Favorites and Sleepers
Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly focus on Massachusetts postseason hockey. They review MIAA boys Division 1 seeding (Catholic Memorial No. 1, Xaverian No…
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The Elite 8 race heats up
Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly open with reactions to the shooting at Dennis Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, R.I., offering condolences and noting reported…
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Adaptive hockey: Transforming lives on ice
Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly, with guests Ray LeBlanc, Jeremiah Tabor and Kip St. Germaine of Adaptive Hockey, discuss Mass Hockey's third Adaptive…
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Sleeper Teams in Prep & Super 8 Reactions
Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly delve into the highlights of Beanpot Monday, evaluating the performances of Boston College and Boston University on their…
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Elite 8 race one month from playoffs
Evan Marinofsky and Pat Donnelly discuss the nostalgic feeling brought by a recent snowstorm, reminiscent of high school days. They delve into the impacts of…
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Reacting to NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings
Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly dive in to the latest updates in prep and MIAA hockey. They discuss the strength of Catholic Memorial after its dominating…
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Prep and MIAA Midseason Report
Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly discuss the latest in New England prep hockey. They dive into rankings and updates for girls prep teams, analyzing key…
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Best of the MIAA and prep so far
Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly recap the second annual New Year’s Prep Puck Drop girls tournament, highlighting standout teams and players. They also…
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Holiday Tourney Roundup
Evan and Pat talk about recent holiday hockey tournaments, including detailed analyses of the Boys and Girls Prep tournaments, highlighting standout…
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Previewing the Holiday Hockey Tournaments
Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly focus on the holiday hockey tournaments and the latest prep girls rankings. They discuss the excitement around holiday…
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Reacting to the First Week of Boys & Girls Prep Hockey
Evan Marinofsky and Pat Donnelly explore the early weeks of New England's high school hockey season. They discuss the current state of both girls and boys prep…
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Previewing MIAA Boys and Girls
Pat Donnelly and Evan Marinofsky preview the high school hockey season. They discuss the stress and excitement surrounding tryouts, recounting personal…
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Prep Boys 2025-26 Season Preview
Evan Marinofsky and Pat Donnelly preview prep boys hockey. The hosts delve into Pat’s recent bout with the flu before launching into a detailed discussion on…
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Girls Prep 2025-26 Season Preview
Evan Marinofsky and Pat Donnelly discuss the upcoming girls prep hockey season, focusing on team rankings and expectations. They delve into potential top…
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Avon Old Farms coach Mark Naclerio on the future of prep
Evan is joined by Mark Naclerio, head coach of Avon Old Farms. The discussion delves into Naclerio's perspective on the fall hockey landscape, changes in…
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Duxbury Girls Coach Dan Najarian
Evan Marinofsky and Pat Donnelly discuss the state of MIAA hockey with Duxbury High School (Mass.) girls coach Dan Najarian. They delve into topics such as the…
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The Future of Fall Hockey
Evan and Pat delve into the current state of fall hockey, particularly focusing on high school leagues like Connecticut's Cutting Edge Management (CEM). They…
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Cushing Coach Dan Fontas
Evan is joined by Dan Fontas, the new head coach of the Cushing Boys Hockey team. They discuss Dan's transition from head coach of the Varsity B team to his…
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Takeaways from 2025 Hockey Recruiting
Evan and Pat dive into the college hockey recruiting season. They discuss the landscape of hockey recruiting as fall hockey approaches. They explore notable…
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The Hoops/Hockey Crossover Show
The Hoops/Hockey Crossover Show This crossover episode between New England Hockey Journal's Rink Wise and New England Basketball Journal's Hoop Wise podcasts…
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Exeter Coach Sean O'Brien
Evan and Pat talk with Sean O'Brien, the new head coach of the boys' hockey team at Phillips Exeter Academy. Sean shares insights from his career, including…
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Brandon Borges of Williston Northampton
Evan sits down with Brandon Borges, the newly appointed head boys hockey coach at Williston Northampton. Borges, an alumnus of the school, shares insights…
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BB&N's Ed Bourget on Development and Recruiting
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…
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Reacting to the 2025 QMJHL Draft
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…
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Scout & Former NHL Player Eric Boguniecki
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…
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Takeaways from the Mass. Hockey Festivals
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…
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Boys Prep Season Recap
Evan and Pat reflect on the recently concluded boys prep hockey season, discussing standout teams, surprising performances, and key players. They highlight…
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Girls Hockey Season Recap
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…
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Previewing the MIAA State Championships
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…
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NEPSAC Boys Hockey Championship Takeaways
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…
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NEPSAC Girls Hockey Championship Takeaways
Evan and Pat recap the NEPSAC Girls Championships, highlighting three thrilling games that took place at Taft on Sunday. Loomis Chaffee triumphed over Phillips…
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Breaking Down the NEPSAC Girls' Hockey Brackets
Evan and Pat discuss the freshly released NEPSAC Girls' Hockey Brackets. They review and analyze the seedings, highlighting late-season drama and upsets…
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NEPSAC Boys Playoffs: Elite Eight Breakdown and Bold Predictions
Pat and Evan delve into the excitement of the boys NEPSAC playoffs, examining the results, standings, and potential outcomes. They discuss significant matches…
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MIAA Tourney Predictions: Can the Elite 8 Field Change?
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…
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The Latest on Prep, MIAA Tourneys
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…
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Elite 8, MIAA Tourneys Update
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…
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Where Things Stand with the MIAA Tournament
Evan and Pat delve into reactions and analysis from the latest Beanpot tournament games, discussing disappointments and highlights. They also explore the…
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Elite 8 Forecast One Month Out
Host Evan Marinofsky and co-host Patrick Donnelly dive into several key topics. They recap the Ed Burns tournament, highlighting notable games and player…
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Prep and MIAA Midseason Reports
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…
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Thayer Rolling: Prep & MIAA Update
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…
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Prep/MIAA Holiday Tournaments: Surprises, Winners & Takeaways
Evan and Pat recap post-holiday hockey action. They discuss their personal holiday experiences, notable performances from recent girls' and boys' prep…