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Baltimore, MD · BaltimorePaulo Vazquez is the most recent standout face-off man in a long line who have excelled at Bishop Guertin (N.H.) High School. This spring, Vazquez led BG to its fifth straight NHIAA Division 1 championship, going 16-of-20 through the first three quarters in the final against Pinkerton Academy. In the last few years, Vazquez has developed into a national top 10 face-off prospect in his class. He has been stacking up accolades ever since he transf…Read Article
Prospect Watch: Paulo Vazquez set for freshman impact at UMBC

United States · United StatesCongratulations, you made the state tournament. Your reward will be one of the worst beatings you suffer in your entire sporting life. For a stunningly large number of athletes around New England, that’s the reality when state tournament time rolls around. First-round blowouts are commonplace in high school state championship competition. Second-round games tend to be lopsided, too. Upsets, while storied, historic and fabulous, are rare. (That’s…Read Article
Jaffe: Why we should say "bye" to early tournament blowouts

Devens · DevensDEVENS, Mass. -- The Legacy Tournament has become a touchstone of sorts for tournaments in New England. It is the first stop in what promises to a be a short, but arduous, journey for many parents and players. The sheer volume of college coaches is higher than any of the other tournaments I go to in the summer, except for Lake Placid … and those coaches are there to play, not recruit. Still, it holds an important spot for the club teams of the …Read Article