Evan and Pat dive deep into recent hockey events and upcoming playoff scenarios. The duo discusses the significance of the recent Boston University Beanpot win and the implications for local stars like Cole Iserman and James Higgins. The conversation shifts to an in-depth analysis of both boys' and girls' prep hockey power rankings, focusing on the Elite Eight and projected playoff seedings. They also explore notable prep careers, such as Brian Day's upcoming retirement. The MIAA playoff outlook for both boys' and girls' divisions is examined, identifying key teams, potential spoilers, and standout players. The episode concludes with a light-hearted overtime segment featuring fun questions about NHL traditions, favorite outdoor hockey experiences, and jersey mishaps.

Topics

00:25 BU Beanpot Victory Recap

03:08 Discussion on College Hockey Players

05:38 Boys Prep Hockey Playoff Picture

17:54 Girls Prep Hockey Playoff Picture

28:56 Upcoming MIA Championships

29:41 Nostalgic Weekend at Home

29:50 Boys Power Rankings Breakdown

32:22 Catholic Conference Teams Analysis

33:57 Public Schools in the Tournament

34:50 Belmont's Top Line and Goalie

39:39 Girls Division One Rankings

43:15 Girls Division Two Rankings

49:33 Overtime Questions and Wrap-Up

52:16 Outdoor Hockey Traditions

54:20 Favorite Hockey Uniforms

Evan and Pat delve into reactions and analysis from the latest Beanpot tournament games, discussing disappointments and highlights. They also explore the emerging talents and performances in both boys and girls prep school hockey, highlighting teams like Deerfield, Dexter, and Groton. The discussion extends to MIAA boys and girls hockey, identifying top teams and potential surprises for the upcoming tournaments. The episode concludes with a fun 'Would You Rather' segment where Evan and Patrick debate hypothetical hockey career scenarios.

Topics

00:24 Beanpot Tournament Recap

02:03 Local Players Shine at Beanpot

02:33 Youth Involvement in Beanpot

05:43 Boys Prep Hockey Highlights

07:33 Deerfield's Strong Season

09:38 Elite Eight Projections

14:32 Girls Prep Hockey Update

17:02 Deerfield and BBN Girls Teams

18:47 Analyzing the Elite Eight Prospects

20:02 Groton's Impressive Comeback

20:52 Top Teams and Tournament Predictions

22:36 MIA Boys Hockey Highlights

23:50 Belmont's Potential in the Tournament

29:27 MIA Girls Hockey Overview

33:17 Overtime: Would You Rather?

40:05 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

Host Evan Marinofsky and co-host Patrick Donnelly dive into several key topics. They recap the Ed Burns tournament, highlighting notable games and player performances. They then transition to forecast the Elite Eight for both boys and girls prep hockey, analyzing current standings, pivotal upcoming games, and potential upsets. The conversation also touches on the large and small school brackets and teams poised to make an impact. The episode concludes with a fun segment called Overtime, featuring memorable hockey quotes and the hosts' reactions to them.

Topics

00:25 Flu Shots and CVS Experiences

01:45 Hockey Season Overview

02:15 Ed Burns Tournament Recap

03:14 Braintree vs. Reading Analysis

07:25 Hingham vs. Winchester Breakdown

09:41 Belmont's Top Line and Tournament Potential

12:52 Arlington's Dominant Performance

15:04 Girls Prep Hockey: Williston vs. Dexter

18:36 Elite Eight Forecasting

25:28 Tabor's Tough Schedule and Future Prospects

25:48 Boys Elite Eight Rankings Breakdown

26:19 St. Mark's Impressive Performance

27:42 Dexter and Avon's Dominance

28:11 Salisbury's Remarkable Turnaround

28:50 Cushing's Mixed Results

29:10 Potential Elite Eight Contenders

31:04 Large and Small School Tournament Insights

36:17 Overtime: Best Hockey Quotes

45:10 Conclusion and Upcoming Events