Evan and Pat, with guests Mass. Hockey's head of adaptive hockey Ray LeBlanc, Mass. Hockey president Jeremiah Tabor, and Kip St. Germaine of Adaptive Hockey, discuss Mass. Hockey's third Adaptive Hockey Day, scheduled for February 22. The event will showcase six USA Hockey disciplines, including blind, deaf, sled, special standing, amputee, and warrior hockey. Ray details the growth of the East Coast Jumbos and the increasing involvement of prep and high school players as volunteers. Kip shares his experiences in adaptive hockey, culminating in his gold medal wins. The panel also discusses the rising popularity of girls' hockey, the role of private equity in rink ownership, and the various developmental paths for young players in Massachusetts.

Topics

00:32 Mass Hockey's Third Adaptive Hockey Day

01:38 Ray LeBlanc's Journey with Adaptive Hockey

02:11 Jeremiah Tabor's Role and Adaptive Hockey Growth

05:25 Kip St. Germaine's Inspirational Story

08:54 Adaptive Hockey Events and Initiatives

31:56 The Impact of Adaptive Hockey on Volunteers

35:54 Community Support and Local Partnerships

36:16 Inclusion of Athletes from Various States

36:53 Exciting Game Series and Event Details

37:43 Growth and Impact of Adaptive Hockey

38:45 Collaborations and Youth Clinics

39:15 Role Models and Inspirational Stories

46:30 Challenges and Opportunities in Town Hockey

50:47 Development and Future of Youth Hockey

52:50 High School Hockey and Junior Levels

01:02:21 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly delve into the highlights of Beanpot Monday, evaluating the performances of Boston College and Boston University on their path to the title game. They provide an in-depth analysis of several prep hockey games, including thrilling matches such as Dexter Southfield's win over St. Mark's and the dynamics of this season's top players. They also address the recent developments in the MIAA, notably the anticipated return of the Super 8 tournament and its implications for Division 1 and Division 2 teams. To wrap up, they make their Super Bowl predictions, weighing in on the big game's potential outcomes.

Topics

00:22 Recap of Beanpot Monday

00:56 Harvard vs. BC Analysis

01:50 BU vs. Northeastern Game Insights

03:55 St. Mark's vs. Dexter Thrilling Match

05:49 Player of the Year Candidates Discussion

11:36 St. Sebastian's Comeback Season

15:03 Berkshire's Rise to Contender

16:19 Winchendon's Impressive Turnaround

18:15 Weekly JSPR Check-in

19:15 Girls Prep Hockey Highlights

31:06 Analyzing Team Stats and Plea for Submissions

31:46 Girls MIAA: Milton's Ups and Downs

34:04 Bishop Feehan and Archie's Weekly Check-In

36:00 Hingham vs Pembroke: A Prove-It Game

36:41 King Philip's Undefeated Streak Ends

37:15 Super 8 Tournament: Boys and Girls

44:01 Division 2 Teams Shine in Ed Burns Tournament

46:58 Arlington and Canton: Top Public School Teams

49:10 St. John's Prep and Arlington Catholic Updates

51:47 NHL Enforcers Trivia Challenge

56:46 Super Bowl Predictions and Final Thoughts

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 the snow on hockey tournaments, particularly the MIAA's Ed Burns Tournament. The conversation pivots to notable performances and rankings within girls and boys prep hockey, highlighting teams such as BB&N, Williston Northampton, Loomis Chaffee, Avon and Belmont Hill. They debate the potential for D-2 teams to challenge D-1 teams. The episode rounds off with a Super Bowl trivia quiz, focusing heavily on memorable moments and key players from the New England Patriots' storied history.

Topics

01:09 Snowstorm Adventures and Shoveling Stories

02:20 Girls Prep Hockey Rankings and Highlights

04:48 Williston's Dominance and Upcoming Challenges

06:40 Loomis and Tabor: Recent Performances

09:17 Elite 8 Hunt and JSPR Analysis

12:09 Boys Prep Hockey: Belmont Hill's Rise

15:49 Deerfield and Berkshire: Upset Potentials

18:03 Avon's Consistency and JSPR Rankings

23:47 Girls MIAA Hockey: Undefeated Teams and Rankings

28:54 Player Losses and Team Resilience

29:10 Bishop Feehan’s Winning Streak

29:57 Top 10 Rankings and Upcoming Games

30:23 Ed Burns Tournament Highlights

31:18 Canton's Impressive Performance

32:42 Weather Challenges and Game Cancellations

33:24 Tewksbury's Dominance

35:11 Catholic Conference Teams Update

36:58 Overtime Trivia and Super Bowl Hype

50:51 Conclusion and Upcoming Content