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Patrick Donnelly

Patrick Donnelly is a writer for New England Hockey Journal, where he covers boys and girls amateur hockey across the region, with a focus on girls prep hockey, prospect rankings and college recruiting. He also co-hosts the RinkWise podcast and contributes to other Seamans Media brands, including New England Soccer Journal. Patrick joined Seamans Media in October 2023 after a year split between Boston Sports Journal, where he was the Bruins beat reporter, and NCAA.com, where he led coverage of men's and women's college hockey, including the 2023 Men's Frozen Four. He also covered the Bruins for NHL.com during the 2021-22 season. A 2022 graduate of Boston University, he covered Terriers men's and women's hockey for four seasons with WTBU Sports and the Daily Free Press.

‘Special’: What makes Callie McCullough such an exciting prospect?

It’s not hard to spot Callie McCullough on the ice. Standing at 5-foot-8, the right-shot defender is a force in all three…

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10 standout defenders from Wizards 14U Showcase

BEDFORD, Mass. — Some of the top 14U prospects in the region made their way to the Edge Sports Center over the…

11 standout forwards from Wizards 14U Showcase

BEDFORD, Mass. — Some of the top 14U prospects in the region made their way to the Edge Sports Center over the…

What to expect in Kate Leary’s first season at the helm of Phillips Andover

Phillips Andover will have a new look this season. Former Boston College assistant coach Kate Leary will usher the Big Blue into a new…

Women’s college hockey commitments: Where are the ’10s headed?

It'll still be a few years before we see any 2010-born players making an impact at the collegiate level. Many of the…

Can Brooks’ young core take the next step in 2026-27?

Consistency may just be the key for Brooks this season. After going 7-18-1 against a difficult schedule last winter, Brooks is hungry…
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Women’s college hockey: Here’s where the 2009 girls are headed

We're still a little ways away from seeing 2009-born girls hockey players making an impact at the collegiate level. However, many of…

Contenders and sleepers: Early look at 2026-27 girls prep landscape

The fall hockey season only just started a few weeks ago, but it's never too early to start looking ahead to prep…

8 standouts from 19U Mass. Spitfires’ win over NS Wings

MIDDLETON, Mass. — This weekend's nor'easter may have caused disruptions all across the region, but the fall hockey slate forged ahead. I…

Going from prep to college hockey: Former prep stars offer advice

Maddie Murphy remembers her “Welcome to College Hockey” moment. It was Boston College against Boston University in another spirited installment of the…