Road to the playoffs in prep and MIAA — RinkWise Podcast

Evan and Pat discuss recent girls prep hockey results and key matchups. They highlight notable games like Williston's victory over Andover and speculate about playoff seedings. The conversation then shifts to Boys Prep hockey, analyzing teams on the cusp of the Elite Eight like Cushing and Andover. The discussion also covers upcoming crucial matches and possible tournament outcomes. Evan and Pat then engage in a debate comparing soccer and hockey across several categories, including equipment cost, popularity, and signature moments. They conclude with a preview of the high school state playoffs, focusing on both boys and girls teams to watch as the postseason approaches. Topics 00:55 Girls Prep Hockey Highlights 01:43 Williston vs. Andover Analysis 05:12 Elite Eight Playoff Projections 12:20 Cushing's Playoff Push 18:14 Kimball Union's Struggles 23:57 Upcoming Key Matchups 26:55 MIAA Bracket Release 28:46 Big Wins and Power Rankings 29:19 Top Teams and Tournament Predictions 30:42 Belmont and Arlington Discussion 31:46 Girls MIAA Power Rankings 32:29 Hingham Showcase Highlights 38:11 Young Talent in MIAA 40:12 Overtime: Soccer vs. Hockey 49:35 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up 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/ Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6yn9z9Y... Listen on all major podcast platforms.