As we turn the page from 2019 to 2020, it's time to reflect on the year that was for hockey in New England.
In addition to our top five most-read stories, New England Hockey Journal has highlighted below three of our other top pieces from the past year.
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Without further ado, here are our top stories of 2019:
Most-read stories
1. Boston University recruit Ryan Fine is first ’05 to commit
Ryan Fine became the first 2005-born prospect to commit to a college hockey program, verbally pledging to play at Boston University. Our piece on his commitment to BU was the most-viewed story of 2019.
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2. Opinion: MIAA shows ineptitude at Super 8 games
Jeff Cox's strong stand on the MIAA's pinnacle tournament drew a great deal of interest. Cox talked in detail about the failings of the MIAA event and had some suggestions for improvement.
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3. Jay O’Brien leaving Providence for BCHL
Philadelphia Flyers' first-round pick Jay O’Brien's departure from Providence College after an injury-riddled freshman campaign was popular as well. He ended up leaving for the Penticton Vees of the British Columbia Hockey League.
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4. Prep hockey: Top uncommitted prospects
With two weeks left in the New England Prep School Ice Hockey Association 2018-19 regular season, prospects had only a few opportunities left this year to impress college recruiters. This looming deadline seemed to add appeal to the subject matter.
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5. Projecting the 2020-21 USA Hockey NTDP U17 Roster
Jeff Cox broke down, by position, the ‘04 players who projected to be on the U17 roster roster, followed by those who project to be invited to the NTDP Evaluation Camp.
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Other popular stories of note
2020 NHL Draft prospects: Top New England hopefuls
With the 2019 NHL Draft in the rearview mirror, attention among those in the scouting community shifts towards 2020 NHL Draft prospects. Jeff Cox took a look at first-year eligible prospects from New England for the 2020 NHL Draft.
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2020 World Junior Championship: Projecting the U.S. roster
A month out from the start of the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship, Jeff Cox took a look at what the roster could look like for the U.S. National Junior Team.
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Prep hockey preview: Preseason rankings
Many of the usual suspects will be in the mix for a coveted spot in the Elite 8, but there are a few outsiders looking to push down the door, wrote Jeff Cox as we headed into the prep hockey season.
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