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Eli Cloutier

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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
As Providence opens its season tomorrow, the Friars hope to translate their strengths into postseason success. And they are oozing with belief. "We want to win the national championship this year." For @collegehockeynews.com:
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Providence Aims to Translate Strengths to Postseason Success
Providence was a buzzsaw in the regular season last year. The Friars waltzed to a 23-9-2 record and the program’s first outright Hockey East...
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Eastern Massachusetts girls' soccer players of the week for September 23rd-29th. For @bostonglobe.com:
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Eastern Mass. girls’ soccer: Players of the Week for Sept. 23-29 - The Boston Globe
A six-goal gamen from a Dighton-Rehoboth sophomore and standout performances from Lynnfield, Norwell, Greater Lowell, and King Philip highlight the past week.
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
College hockey’s talent pool keeps deepening, and this year’s freshman class is a big reason why. For the New England Hockey Journal, I list 20 first-year players to watch in New England.
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20 freshmen to watch in New England men's college hockey - New England Hockey Journal
The New England men's college hockey scene has become known for its high-end freshmen. Here are 20 to watch this winter.
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Hockey East struggled as a whole last season, but looking forward to 2026-27, the league has the quality to rebound. For the New England Hockey Journal, I ranked the conference's 11 teams.
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Preseason Hockey East men's rankings: Will the league rebound? - New England Hockey Journal
In 2025-26, Hockey East wasn't as strong as it usually is in men's hockey. Will the league rebound this winter?
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
In the last three seasons, Bishop Feehan girls' soccer has reached the Division 1 state final twice. With a revamped attacking philosophy, the Shamrocks believe this is the year they finally finish the job. For @bostonglobe.com:
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Is this the Bishop Feehan girls’ soccer team that gets over the hump? They believe so. - The Boston Globe
The Shamrocks lost in the state final in 2023 and 2024, then were upended, 1-0, by Concord-Carlisle in last fall's quarterfinals. They're back with a new offensive approach in search of that elusive r...
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Seven of the 13 goaltenders to win the Mike Richter Award won it while playing in New England. The region could very well make it eight of 14 this season. For the New England Hockey Journal, I named 10 netminders to watch in the region for the upcoming season.
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10 goalies to watch in New England D1 men's college hockey - New England Hockey Journal
The New England Division 1 men's college hockey scene will have plenty of strong teams backed by great goaltenders.
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Women's college hockey in New England is as strong as ever. While a clear upper echelon of teams exists, several programs are knocking on the door. For the New England Hockey Journal, I ranked the top 10 teams in the region heading into the 2026-27 season.
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D1 women's college hockey top 10: Who takes down Northeastern?
In Division 1 women's college hockey in New England, the field is tight. Northeastern is on top. But who can take them down?
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
New England is loaded with some of the best players in women's college hockey. The region is stacked with Patty Kazmaier Award hopefuls and the best goaltenders in the nation. For the New England Hockey Journal, I name 20 players to watch for the upcoming season.
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20 players to watch in D1 women's college hockey this season
There are a plethora of high-end players to watch in New England Division 1 women's college hockey this season. Here are 20.
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Eastern Massachusetts girls' soccer players of the week for September 9th-15th. For @bostonglobe.com:
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Eastern Mass. girls’ soccer: Players of the Week for Sept. 9-15 - The Boston Globe
An eight-goal week from Greater Lowell, seven-goal weeks from Cohasset and Medfield, and more top performances from Beverly, Nauset, Dighton-Rehoboth, and Apponequet.
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Of the 23 players on Masconomet girls’ soccer, 13 are seniors. In her 10 years at the helm, coach Alison Lecesse has never had a team like this. “We’ve never had a class both as large and as talented as this one.” For @bostonglobe.com:
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With the Blosser twins guiding the way, Masconomet girls’ soccer is ready to reclaim the D2 mountaintop - The Boston Globe
The Chieftains won it all in 2024, but an ACL injury for Lily Blosser forced her to miss last season, which started with Masco's 60-game unbeaten streak ending.
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Thrilled to announce that I'm joining Henry Dinh-Price on the @bostonglobe.com girls' soccer beat this fall! My first story — 12 players to watch — is live!
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The 12 high school girls’ soccer players to watch this fall - The Boston Globe
Medfield features multiple players on our watch list, which also includes All-Americans and league MVPs.
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Tossing a red bouncy ball back and forth was how Brian McFadden dealt with the stress of the NHL Draft. For New England Hockey Journal, here’s how the newest Washington Capitals prospect got to this point.
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How Brian McFadden morphed into a 2026 NHL Draft pick
Brian McFadden was picked in the fifth round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Washington Capitals. His journey is fascinating.
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Tynan Lawrence went from top center prospect to third on most boards. Here's what I saw covering him at BU this year — and why I'm not writing him off. New on my Substack:
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Why I'm not panicking on Tynan Lawrence
With the draft weeks away, Lawrence's stock has slipped — don't overreact.
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Jeff Hamilton coached with Marty St. Louis at the Connecticut Junior Rangers before St. Louis took the Montreal Canadiens job. St. Louis told him he coaches NHLers like he coached kids. Hamilton plans to do the same at Yale. For the New England Hockey Journal:
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Why Jeff Hamilton is in a unique position to rebuild Yale
Jeff Hamilton has never coached college hockey. But in this changing landscape, and with his experiences, that might not matter at Yale.
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Just three games into his fall season, Sam Lee broke his hand, just months before the NTDP Evaluation Camp. Five weeks later, he returned to the ice, and in March, he was one of 23 2010-born players to make the NTDP. For the New England Hockey Journal:
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How Sam Lee's broken hand helped him make the USNTDP
Sam Lee had a big fall for the Minuteman Flames and a huge winter for Belmont Hill. He also broke his hand — and still made the NTDP.
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Jack Queally is one of only two New Englanders to make the NTDP from the 2010 birth year. While he prides himself on his 200-foot game, his mind sets him apart. “That’s something that I think I have an advantage over my peers.” For the New England Hockey Journal:
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'His ceiling is limitless': Inside Jack Queally's path to the NTDP - New England Hockey Journal
Jack Queally has long been a high-end '10 in New England. But he was validated in March when he made the U.S. NTDP.
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
🚨New College Hockey, Rewritten🚨 In episode three, I speak with Jared Rubado, @chrismpeters.bsky.social, and @schlossmangf.bsky.social about how and why former professionals are getting NCAA eligibility. Listen on Spotify:
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Episode 3: Professionals are gaining NCAA eligibility — and nobody knows where it stops
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
🚨New College Hockey, Rewritten🚨 In episode two, I speak with @chrismpeters.bsky.social, @schlossmangf.bsky.social, and @guyflaming.bsky.social about how the CHL-NCAA Agreement is shaping both leagues. Listen on Spotify:
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Episode 2: How the CHL-NCAA Agreement is Reshaping Both Leagues
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Introducing College Hockey, Rewritten, a podcast about the CHL-NCAA Agreement. In episode one, I talk with @schlossmangf.bsky.social and @mikemcmahon.bsky.social about why CHL players were barred from the NCAA and why the rule finally changed. Listen on Spotify:
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Episode 1: How CHL Players Were Kept Out — And Why That Finally Changed
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
As a follow-up to my story yesterday about how Alex Ovechkin made me fall in love with hockey, I felt the need to discuss who he is off the ice. New on my Substack:
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Grappling with Alex Ovechkin’s ties to Vladimir Putin
The art is brilliant. The artist is complicated. The relationship with Putin is not.
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Here is how Alex Ovechkin made me fall in love with hockey and why it is relevant to who I am and why I do what I do today. New on my Substack:
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How Alex Ovechkin made me fall in love with hockey
On growing up idolizing the greatest goal scorer ever — and never really letting go.
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Each year, members of the Boston University community run the Boston Marathon for charities close to their hearts. For @bostonu.bsky.social, I talked with nine of those running to discuss why they chose their organizations and what it means to compete.
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For These BU Community Members, the 2026 Boston Marathon Is a Chance to Help Others
They’re running to raise funds for cancer research, local hospitals, addiction resources, youth advocacy, and more
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Penn State's loss to Minnesota-Duluth in the NCAAs wasn't just the conclusion of any season — it was the end of a transformational year. For @collegehockeynews.com, I tried to capture what it meant, the ramifications, and how they plan to move forward.
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Penn State Managed Injury, Expectations in 'Transformational' Year
After a tough first-round NCAA exit, it was an opportunity to reflect.
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Eli Cloutier @elicloutier.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Up 3-0 after the first period, Michigan may have subconsciously shifted into a mindset of just trying to hold on against Minnesota-Duluth. For @collegehockeynews.com, I detail how the Wolverines hunkered down and secured a 4-3 win to advance to the Frozen Four.
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The Steamroller Hit a Bump, But Wasn't Stopped
Michigan staves off late UMD charge to return to Frozen Four.
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