New England Hockey Journal’s RinkWise

New England Hockey Journal’s RinkWise listeners will hear from hockey influencers and leaders at all levels, delivering advice and direction like you’ve never heard before.

New England Hockey Journal’s RinkWise is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts New England Hockey Journal’s RinkWise, a sports show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #176

  Major commitments in early August: Our takeaways

  Aug 11, 202640 min

  The world of hockey recruiting is continuously shifting, and in this episode, Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly dive deep into the latest trends and notable commitments. August 1 marked a significant day for rising juniors, with many players starting to announce their commitments. However, Evan noted an interesting trend: despite the anticipation, the number of commitments felt slower this year. "It felt like fewer commits than last year. It felt slower, not as much." Upon reviewing the numbers, it turns out the commitments were fairly similar to last year—14 players on August 1 compared to 15 the previous year. This highlights the changing dynamics in recruiting, especially post-CHL ruling.

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  Episode #174

  Northeastern coach Jerry Keefe — RinkWise Podcast

  Jul 1, 202642 min

  Jerry Keefe, head coach of Northeastern hockey, shares insights on player development, recruiting strategies, the impact of junior hockey, and the importance of culture and relationships in coaching. T

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  Episode #173

  UMass coach Greg Carvel on shifting college recruiting

  Jun 11, 202636 min

  In this episode of the RinkWise podcast, host Evan Marinofsky and co-host Patrick Donnelly are joined by UMass Amherst men's hockey head coach Greg Carvel. Fresh off a season of major shifts in the college hockey landscape, Coach Carvel dives deep into the changing world of recruiting, the impact of the CHL ruling, and what he looks for when building both a winning team and a cohesive coaching staff. Carvel also shares personal insights into his coaching philosophy, the transition from the NHL to college hockey, and why he believes UMass has become a premier destination for players aiming for the professional ranks. The RinkWise Podcast from New England Hockey Journal is a Seamans Media production. Find more daily hockey news at New England Hockey Journal: https://www.hockeyjournal.com/

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  Episode #172

  The biggest standouts, snubs at Mass. Hockey boys festival

  May 28, 202623 minS0

  <p>van Marinofsky and Jason Cooke break down the 2026 Mass. Hockey boys festival. They run through the '09, '10 and '11 birth years, highlighting the top players, who rose their stock and who got snubbed from USA Hockey Select Camps.</p>

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  Episode #171

  Providence Coach Nate Leaman

  May 18, 202649 minS0

  <p>Evan interviews Providence College men’s hockey head coach Nate Leaman about coaching, player development, recruiting, and shifting NCAA hockey pathways. Leaman recounts starting hockey at 13 in Ohio after soccer, crediting intensive skating instruction for later coaching and evaluation skills, and discusses key development windows (especially ages 10–14 for agility) plus the growing importance of hockey IQ after puberty, aided by game-like small-area games. He explains how juniors and adversity prepare players for college, why frequent team changes are recruiting red flags, and how the transfer portal often yields depth rather than “game breakers.” Leaman describes CHL players adjusting well to colle...

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