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 hockey, highlighting key games and standout performances. On the girls side, they cover the exciting changes in the rankings, with detailed breakdowns of significant matches such as Nobles vs. Loomis Chaffee. On the boys side, the discussion includes surprising results including Kimball Union rising to the top and a thrilling game between Dexter Southfield and Kent. The episode also touches on the challenges teams are facing early in the season and the impact of young talent on the ice. Evan and Pat offer insights into the evolving rankings, standout players, and what to expect as the season progresses.

Topics

01:06 Exploring New Prep Schools

01:45 Girls Prep Hockey Highlights

02:42 Loomis vs. Nobles Game Recap

05:26 Top Performers and Rankings

07:28 Cushing and Dexter Southfield Updates

11:06 Exeter and Governor's Game Analysis

15:17 Thayer and Milton Game Insights

17:30 Standout Performances of the Week

19:18 Boys Prep Hockey Rankings

23:49 The Importance of Early Season Challenges

24:57 Twitter Reactions to the Brawl

26:06 Caiden Pellegrino's Impressive Start

28:11 Notable Performances and Rankings

28:53 Opening Night Surprises

34:06 Belmont Hill's Young Talent

39:37 Prep Hockey Season Overview

Pat Donnelly and Evan Marinofsky preview the high school hockey season. They discuss the stress and excitement surrounding tryouts, recounting personal experiences from their own high school days. The duo provides detailed insights on the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association boys and girls hockey seasons, offering in-depth analyses of top teams and players to watch. They highlight top-ranked boys teams such as Catholic Memorial, St. John's Prep and Pope Francis, as well as leading girls teams including Hingham, Archbishop Williams and Duxbury. The episode also touches on coverage expansion to other New England states, ensuring a comprehensive look at high school hockey across the region. The podcast concludes with a lighthearted trivia segment focusing on hockey-themed movies and TV shows.

Topics

02:42 Expanding Coverage Beyond MIAA

03:48 Boys MIAA Preseason Rankings

06:19 Top Teams Analysis

24:23 Players to Watch

26:50 Top Boys MIAA Players Recap

27:19 Transition to Girls MIAA Discussion

27:26 Top Girls MIAA Teams and Players

29:11 Archbishop Williams and Duxbury Analysis

32:05 Methuen and Tewksbury Insights

33:11 Milton and Malden Catholic Prospects

35:05 Notre Dame and Bishop Feehan Overview

37:39 St. Mary's and Waltham Highlights

40:55 Players to Watch Outside the Top 10

43:24 Trivia Throwdown: Hockey Movies and TV Shows

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 prep boys hockey, addressing the impact of the CHL ruling and how it has influenced player movement. They analyze the current landscape by highlighting top teams, including Dexter Southfield, Kimball Union and St. Mark's, and assess their strengths and weaknesses. The conversation also covers potential contenders and sleepers in the upcoming season, with a focus on specific players to watch. Pat and Evan also debate various fun questions in the 'Would You Rather' segment, including topics like best seating in a hockey arena and whether great food or loud fans make for a better game atmosphere. The show wraps up with bold predictions for the Elite 8 and discussions on MVP candidates. The hosts provide a mix of insightful hockey analysis and lighthearted banter, making for an engaging listen.

Topics

00:42 Health and Flu Season Woes

02:04 State of Prep Boys Hockey

06:22 Top Prep Boys Hockey Teams

07:07 Dexter Southfield: The Team to Beat

09:59 Kimball Union: A Strong Contender

11:34 St. Mark's: Rising Stars

15:38 Avon Old Farms: Consistent Performers

17:22 Kent: The Swing Team

18:55 Salisbury: Defensive Powerhouse

21:06 Brunswick: Overcoming Challenges

22:57 Cushing: Defending Champions

24:55 Berkshire and Deerfield: Western Mass. Teams

26:18 Next 15 Teams to Watch

26:32 Potential Top 10 Teams

26:39 Winchendon: Proving Its Worth

27:11 Belmont Hill's Challenges and Potential

28:29 Sleeper Teams: Thayer and Milton Academy

30:19 Other Potential Sleeper Teams

31:23 Elite 8 Predictions

33:00 MVP Candidates to Watch

35:45 Would You Rather: Fan Edition

39:05 Stadium Atmosphere vs. Food Debate