Director at Dynamic Skating and currently Boston Bruins Skills and Skating Instructor. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MITE MAJOR TEAM - TOURNAMENT CHAMPS!! After spending seven seasons as the skills coach for the Boston Bruins, Kim became the assistant coach for Boston University Men's Hockey in 2022. BULLDOGS JOIN EHFTier IDIVISIONAND EMHL. The Eastern Hockey Federation (EHF) has merged with the Mass Select League to create the EHF Selects 15 /16U / 18U Division to begin play in the Fall of 2018. 3! Players properly registered and meeting the following requirements will be deemed authentic: A player becomes unrestricted relative to the requirements of Section 6.3 if not signed by the players incumbent program at the conclusion of the EHF League tryouts that commence on Monday following the last playoff game. Bulldog Mite Major 06's, Squirt Minor 05's, and PeeWee Major 02's will advance to league Semi-Finals this weekend at theNew EnglandSports Center, Marlborough MA. Jeff Cowles #14 St. John's Prep (Bulldogs U18), Scott Duarte #15 Austin Prep (Bulldogs U18), Cousins LarryGalasso (Central Catholic) and Mike Egan (Austin Prep). Much like a school will form a special class for the elite mathematicians or writers, in the early 2000s, the local youth hockey community was in dire need of change. If all the teams are still tied after (i) above, utilizing all games of the regular schedule played between the tied teams, add the goals for and the goals against together and divide the total into the goals against, with the team having the lowest percentage being awarded the highest position. It was actually during the 2004-05 NHL lockout and I was brought in to help organize the league, get a website up, scheduling and other league operations, Buckley added. "Austin Prep has won the league before, but theyve never won the league undefeated, said coach Louis Finocchiaro. If still tied after (i) and (ii), and (iii) above, the team that scored the first goal in the season series between the tied teams is awarded the higher position. They defeated the Boston Jr. Eagles 5-2 in the finals. Teams shall play 3 round robin playoff games against the other teams in their bracket. In the Midwest, our organizations have just the junior teams, but what the EHF and USPHL merger does is allow us to look at this concept, Schwarz said. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!.Limited Spots Available. The BOD may withhold its consent in its sole and absolute discretion. Alternate players may be called upon from other teams within the organization from younger age Elite teams or from the same age lower division teams within the organization. They are both the top two point leaders on the team. Thereafter, the format will be 4 v 4 for 5 mins, then 3 v 3 sudden death until conclusion. If a fourth coach is on or near the bench area, the referee must access a bench minor penalty to the offending team. Bay State Waves 2014 Selects EHF 2014 Tier 1 Young Guns Little Stars Boston Jr Dogs (White) Bridgewater Badgers Manchester Inferno (Gardner) New England Jets Team Merrimack (West) 2014 GOLD Providence (South) Greater Boston Venom North Shore Rocks (Green) Bay State Waves 2014 Tier 1 Black EHF Blazers 1 Boston Jr Dogs - White Blazers 2 Now, for the first time in the United States, there is one single organization providing a path from Learn to Skate to tuition-free junior hockey. All the events we do as a league help to advance the commitments. 15O 16U 18U. Associate persons include but are not limited to team officials, team skills coaches and family members of team players. The team also won the Fair Play Award for the team that had the least amount of penalties in the tournament. He skated in 33 games in his freshman season, registering five points (2g,3a) with a +3 plus/minus rating. Hockey Director: League(s) EHF: Year Founded: Status: Active: Social Media: Rinks: Iorio Arena (Ashburnham, MA) 2022-23; 2021-22 . Not only does the NCDC have a footprint keeping travel to 7 hours on the road or less one way, but the leagues footprint nearly matches those of the Hockey East Association, ECAC Hockey, and Atlantic Hockey Association. Please click the following link:EHF andEMHL for further information about the Eastern Hockey Federation League and the Eastern Minor Hockey League. The EHF cares about the safety of its families, so a coach's cancellation request will not be unreasonably withheld. They are: Bay State Breakers, Boston Bandits, Boston Jr. Eagles, Boston Jr. Terriers, CT Jr Huskies, Islanders Hockey Club, Minuteman Flames, Providence Capitals, South Shore Kings, Top Gun and Mid Fairfield Jr. Rangers. Players must have played in at least 70% of the regular season league games they were eligible to unless a documented injury or sickness precluded said player from participating. Were trying to work that development curve in-house ourselves, so our players can go from our program to Tier 1 or Tier 2 (NCDC) juniors and on to college hockey, Jones added. Hockey has been great to me so I was really excited about being involved in creating a positive environment for the kids and families to not only develop into strong players but to have fun doing it., The 10 directors of the EHF organizations started the league and brought me in to build out the infrastructure of the league. The Mass Select League organizations joining the EHF Selects are: Boston Bulldogs, NS Wings, North Stars Hockey, Boston Jr. Bruins, Cape Cod Whalers, Junior Bruins Hockey and Eastern Mass Senators. Tyrout information and registration will be avavilable on-line. AS A JUNIOR (2021-22):Appeared in 29 games for the River Hawks in the 2021-22 season Registered career highs in all three scoring categories, scoring three goals and dishing out three assists for six points Ended the year with a +5 rating Scored his first goal of the year at Vermont (12/10) Blocked a season-best two shots in three games (10/2 at Arizona State; 11/21 at UConn; 12/29 at St. Lawrence). The schedule that runs from late August until November allows EHF Selects players the opportunity to play for their prep school or high school teams as well. American Hockey Academy 15U AAA: EHF Selects 15U National; 30-23-4: 89.77: Minuteman Flames 15U AAA: EHF Selects 15U National; 10-6-3: 89.63: North Suburban Wings 15U AAA: EHF Selects 15U National; BEAST 15U; 14-7-2: 89.50: Bay State Breakers 15U AAA: EHF Selects 15U National; 5-11-4: 87.70: Boston Jr Terriers 15U AAA: The EHF Selects will be made up of the 11 Eastern Hockey Federation Elite Organizations along with the 7 Mass Select League organizations. The 05 Bulldogss brought home bronze at the Can Am Montreal tournament. Its proximity to the scouts allows for maximized Division 1 player exposure, and the footprint also matches those of several NCAA Division 3 conferences. Congratulations to the Boston Junior Eagles, who maintain their No. Tom is known throughout the country as one of the most dedicated and knowledgable instructors in Hockey. ARLINGTON Austin Prep made school history with Thursday night's 4-3 come-from-behind victory against Arlington Catholic. The EHF Selects Division of the USPHL offers split-season midget hockey in some of the most accomplished programs in the United States. "But yeah, it was best on best, around the whole state, and then at the end of the year, my Dad, other coaches - and they still do it - they put together teams in the summertime and they travel around and these kids get to experience life and they play in these high competition games. In a recent interview with FedHockey.com , local sports attorney and former Boston College player Jerry Buckley - who became EHF League President, a title he held from 2004-18 - recalled the birth of what has become arguably the top developmental youth hockey league of its kind in the United States. Collectively the EHF & Mass Selects have 100's of former players currently playing NCAA college hockey. When the league started in 2004, I knew several of the program directors and current coaches as I had coached the 1987 Jr Eagles team while I was in law school at BC. Boston Junior Eagles. Also, the first three weeks of training camp, we have our Bantams and Midgets skating with us, to get them up to speed of how they need to play at this level. Best of Luck to each of the teams!! BOSTON, MA -- When the United States Premier Hockey League merged with the Eastern Hockey Federation in June, a whole new world was created. Senators were 17U champions in 2000. Congratulations to the BulldogsBantam Minor 96 Team!! And check out the Little Bruins (Junior Bruins Hockey) at No. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2015 MITE MINOR TEAM - TOURNAMENT CHAMPS!! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE U14RED TEAM- TOURNAMENT CHAMPS!! Established in early 2004, when the Bay State Breakers, Boston Jr. Eagles, Boston Jr. Terriers, Bridgewater Bandits, Middlesex Islanders, Minuteman Flames, Providence Capitals, South Shore Kings, and Top Gun left the Metropolitan Boston Hockey League.. Its stated goal is to foster and govern an elite . The company will showcase its award-winning Arcadia Central Station with HelixNet integration and sponsor the Stage Management Award. There are five different divisions in the EHF Selects -- Elite U18 National-Bound, Elite U16 National-Bound, Elite U15 National-Bound, Tier 1 U18 National-Bound and Tier 1 U16 National-Bound. This website is powered by SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Eastern Hockey Federation privacy policy. Six teams joined from another Tier-3 league to take advantage of the USPHLs unmatched scouting, development and infrastructure, especially the aforementioned Affiliate Program. Additionally, the EHF Selects will participate in many premier fall showcase events. Tier 1 teams are precluded from using alternate players from lower age elite division teams. Any elite team wishing to enter a tournament must, no later than 30 days prior to the start of the tournament for which the tournament application is being made, submit to the league office a completed tournament application form by the program director. Im proud of them for the way they battled back from being down all game. The spark has ignited within the EHF and USPHL communities, and those organizations that do not have the full Cradle to College Mite Development to Junior path are now considering building a similar model of their own. The Bulldogs participated in a game of sled hockey with experienced players from across New England. and at the Daly Rink in Newton, Mass. Having the EHF-to-NCDC/Mite Development to Junior path is obviously at the forefront of modern amateur hockey, Tremblay added. 13-6-2: 97.31: Central Mass Penguins 18U AA: EHF Selects 18U American; 8-3-1: 91.27: Central Mass Penguins 16U AAA: EHF Selects 16U National; 6-13-2: 89.56: Central Mass Penguins 16U AA: EHF Selects 16U American . There there several youth organization and leagues but none where the top players age the age level could practice and play together consistently. "To foster in the development of youth hockey players in a team oriented fun and challenging environment", For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Bay State Breakers is a comprehensive youth hockey organization composed of teams competing in the Eastern Hockey Federation, EHF Selects and New England Girls Hockey League. The EHF which was established in 2004 is the undisputed top youth hockey league in the Eastern United States, typically landing multiple teams in the top 10 nationally per age bracket. Photo by Joshua Boyd / USPHL, Jack Hughes fires a shot at the Boston Junior Bruins Shootout for the Little Bruins' 18U in the EHF Selects Split-Season Midget league. When they see the likes of Keith Yandle, Jack Eichel, Kevin Hayes, Brian Boyle, Noah Hanifin, Colin White and so many others who have success at the World Juniors, NCAA hockey, and make it to the NHL, everyone involved with the league - be they directors and/or coaches - take a lot of pride in it. Squirt Major 08 Team Can/Am at Lake Placid NY. In college terms, there were more than 160 direct-to-NCAA commitments, along with nearly 100 additional commitments to ACHA or NAIA schools from the Premier Division in 2017-18. The official match ball for the EHF Champions League 2022. At the skills competition the Squirt Major 08 team won the Relay skate with Jacoby Patterson, Matthew Lumia, Chace Kivlehan, and Derek Perault. It further explains to people what were trying to do, to develop the kids all the way through, said Doug Shepherd, the Bandits Director of Hockey. http://files.leagueathletics.com/Text/Documents/2070/24269.wmv. The Premier Division teams have formed affiliations with each of the NCDC teams, and these affiliations allow in-season promotions to the NCDC for practices and potentially games. Best of Luck to the following teams this weekend in EHF Playoffs. Son of Catharina Enblad Nordlund and Anders NordlundHas two siblings, Thea (18) and Ella (12)Enjoys cooking and reading in his free timeLists The Office and Game of Thrones as his favorite TV showsNames AIK Hockey and the Nashville Predators as his favorite professional teamsLists committing to UMass Lowell as one of his greatest sports memoriesHopes to pursue a career in ice hockey as a player before hopefully working in a front office role. The remaining number of teams to fill out a Tier 1 division shall be determined via the annual parity round. Take it from someone whose teams have won the last two Dineen Cup (NCDC Playoff) championships. Now, for the first time in the United States, there is one single organization providing a path from Learn to Skate . Tom resides in North Reading, MA with his wife and their 4 children. The EHF B.O.D. The Premier Division has multiple missions, including developing players for direct-to-NCAA college hockey advancement and being a proving ground before stepping up to higher levels of junior hockey, especially the NCDC. Player Registration Any person who meets the age requirements set forth by USA Hockey and is an amateur in good standing shall be entitled to register as a player in the EHF provided that the player is a resident of New England, New York and New Jersey. The tuition-free model is in its infancy in this Northeastern U.S. area, although junior hockey overall is not, said Islanders Hockey Club head coach/GM Sean Tremblay. The Premier Division teams have formed affiliations with each of the NCDC teams, and these affiliations allow in-season promotions to the NCDC for practices and potentially games. The full set of rules can be found on USA Hockey's website. Every level was off on its own island before, and now the USPHL and EHF group has brought it all together. The Kings and Bandits are hoping to spread the message of how a Mite Development through tuition-free junior hockey organization can benefit several hundred players each year, and create a family aspect across the ages. He posted 20 points (6g,14a) in 42 games for Lulea in 2018-19. From Start to Stardom: EHF, EHF Selects, USPHL Offer Unparalleled Development Path. EHF Selects 16U American: 11: Boston Jr Eagles 16U AA (90.88) 87.98: EHF Selects 15U National: 9: Boston Jr Eagles 15U AAA (93.69) 89.00: EHF 15U Gold: 12: AY NorthStars 15U AA (84.99) 81.71: EHF Selects 16U National: 8: Boston Little Bruins 16U AAA (95.96) 92.47: EHF 16U Platinum: 10: Minuteman Flames (Nummela) 16U AA (87.83) 84.11: EHF 16U . We wish them the best of Luck for the remainder of the season! EHF Selects 18U National; 21-6-3: 97.60: Boston Jr Eagles 16U AAA: EHF Selects 16U National; 17-16-2: 95.54: Boston Jr Eagles 15U AAA: EHF Selects 15U National; 14-9-3: 93.69: Boston Jr Eagles 16U AA: EHF Selects 16U American; 20-8-3: 90.87: Boston Jr Eagles 18U AA: EHF Selects 18U American; 10-9-2: 90.31: Boston Jr Eagles 15U AA: EHF 15U . Playing Time. The RISC and Lynch rinks are owner operated. Tiebreaker rules in Section 9.2 above shall be used if needed to determine which teams get placed into the Tier 1 divisions based on parity round results. The Eastern Hockey Federation (EHF) has merged with the Mass Select League to create the EHF Selects 15 /16U / 18U Division to begin play in the Fall of 2018. The union of the EHF and USPHL is a really good step, which will help to eliminate a disconnect between the youth and the midgets/juniors. Great article on Scott Newton (97 Bulldogs), who exemplifies Class and Sportsmanship. Players called upon for more than 15 games shall become a full-time member of that team and will forfeit full time status on their other team. The New England Bulldogs would like to congratulate the Lowell Catholic High School Hockey team for winning the 2017 Division 2 State Championship at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19th. If you have a concern about a specific referee, please e-mail your organizations hockey director as well as EHF Discipline head RWINTER@FEDHOCKEY.COM. Notched a plus or even rating in 26 of 33 games for the River Hawks. With so many organizations now featuring the complete hockey road map, or considering creating their own, Sean Tremblay (Islanders Hockey Club) expects the interest to grow exponentially over the coming seasons. The EHF Selects will be home to the top 15 / 16U / 18U teams in New England and will bring unparalleled exposure to the players participating. Congratulations to the New England Bulldog 2007 Squirt Major's on winningthe White Mountain Shootout Blue/Red Division Championship. If the teams are still tied after (i) and (ii) above, utilizing all games of the regular schedule played between the tied teams, add the goals for and the goals against together and divide the total into the goals against, with the team having the lowest percentage being awarded the highest position. Linking this level with the more competitive levels of Mite, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam and Midgets in the Eastern Hockey Federation is a win for all involved. But when youre talking about programs like the Cape Cod Whalers, Boston Junior Eagles and Mid-Fairfield Jr. Rangers, this is definitely no warm-up league. Dynamic Skating brings a tremendous value. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. Notched a plus or even rating in 26 of 33 games for the River Hawks. Bantam Minor 96 Clash on the Coast Tournament - Portland Maine. The Whalers won the Premier and Elite championships in 2017-18. The EHF B.O.D. No Non-Carded Individuals on Bench. The EHF BOD, at their discretion, may identify tournaments that elite teams will be prohibited from participating in. Korencikplayed the last three seasons for Lulea J20 in the Swedish Super Elite League, skating in 116 games posting 34 points (9g,25a). "If you step into any of our rinks, you're likely going to see a Division 1 or an NHL guy coaching most of the teams. Schedules Standings Register: 2022 - 2023 EHF Youth Player Registration SITE MAP Teams will participate in the Eastern Hockey Federation (EHF), Midget teams will play in the newly merged EHF/Selects League. I was one of the founding fathers of the EHF in 2004, and I am on the executive board for the USPHL, added the Kings president Rich Touzos. The Premier Division also allows teams from some non-traditional markets to get in front of NCAA scouts from the Northeast and Midwest. Jeff Cowle's #14(Bulldogs U18) overtime winning goal to advance St. John's Prep to the Super 8 State Finals. AS A JUNIOR (2021-22):One of five River Hawks to appear in all 35 games during the 2021-22 campaign Finished his first season in the Blue & Red with eight goals and 14 assists for 22 points Led the team in power play tallies with five Registered one game-winning goal as a junior Scored a season-high two points on four occasions (1/14 vs. Maine (1G, 1A); 2/4 at BC (1G, 1A); 2/25 vs. LIU (2A); 3/12 vs. Merrimack (1G, 1A)). Ukraine Selects U14, . The 2020-21 season will see these teams merged into the Eastern Junior Elite Prospects League. The Premier Division also allows teams from some non-traditional markets to get in front of NCAA scouts from the Northeast and Midwest. The Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings have . If more than two teams remain, then Rule 9.2 (c) shall continue to be used until only 2 remain tied. He also represented Slovakia at the last three WJC tournaments. Select League] to create the EHF Selects, and now with the USPHL, it was time to merge it all together because the EHF needed the structure of the USPHL to be able to handle it all.". The EHF has chosen not to permit time-outs during the regular season. The Eastern Mass. The Eastern Mass. In recent years, South Kent School has claimed many New England and tournament Championships, and made multiple appearances in the USA Hockey National Championships. Listed below are a few of the common USA Hockey rules likely to be encountered during the season. The league office shall establish the parity seedings, brackets and schedule taking into consideration prior year MyHockey rankings and regular season and playoff results. I was one of the founding fathers of the EHF in 2004, and I am on the executive board for the USPHL, added the Kings president Rich Touzos. Linking this level with the more competitive levels of Mite, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam and Midgets in the Eastern Hockey Federation is a win for all involved. the former Mass. The Bay State Breakers is a comprehensive hockey organization composed of teams competing in the Eastern Hockey Federation, The EHF Selects and the New England Girls Hockey League, with teams ranging from age 6 through 18.