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Mark Bilotta and Mike McMahon bring you the latest in Massachusetts (MIAA) High School Hockey.
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We’re coming down the home stretch! The final week of the regular season is here. Mark and Mike break down the latest power rankings, and a lot more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit massnz.substack.com
What’s that you say? The Super 8 could be making a return? Mark and Mike talk about that topic, and break down some of the top performers and top teams around the MIAA. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit massnz.substack.com
The Power Rankings are here. Mark and Mike break down a bunch of the numbers, react to Holiday Tournaments, and look at some eye-popping stats. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit massnz.substack.com
Mark and Mike preview the upcoming Holiday tournaments this weekend, plus react to what they’ve seen in the rinks during the first two weeks of the season. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit massnz.substack.com
Mark and Mike discuss a wide range of topics in this episode, including the difference between the Minnesota and Massachusetts development models. Plus, who are the favorites? CM, St. John’s Prep, St. John’s Shrewsbury, Xaverian, Arlington, Hingham, Winchester, Archies, St. Mary’s, AC, Bishop Feehan, all discussed, along with Weymouth, Natick, and notes from the Reagan Summit. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit massnz.substack.com
On the season three premiere of the MassNZ podcast, Mark and Mike discuss …* Rule changes across the MIAA.* Where do things stand with the Super 8?* New coaches? We got them.* Stories from the summer, including the impact of CHL players becoming NCAA eligible.* Junior hockey burnout.* New co-ops, and multiple divisional shifts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit massnz.substack.com
Mark and Mike wrap up the 2025 season with an interview with Neutral Zone's 6th Mr. Hockey Award winner, Daniel Menyalkin of Saint John's in Shrewsbury. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit massnz.substack.com
Well, it's time! TD Garden will be packed all day Sunday with state championship games. Mark and Mike get you ready for the action. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit massnz.substack.com
We're on the road to TD Garden. Mark and Mike preview the Elite 8 games this week and talk about what we've seen in the tournament so far. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit massnz.substack.com
The guys break down all of the brackets. D1, D2, D3, and D4. It's all covered here. Who has the toughest paths? Who do we like going into their brackets? This episode gets you ready for all of the state tournament action. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit massnz.substack.com
So, you're telling me there's a chance?Mark and Mike begin this week's show talking about the BEAST report and the news that ADs are open to bringing back the Super 8. More should come after their meeting in May.Plus, breaking down the MIAA power rankings in D1, D2, D3, and D4. The potential favorites for Mr. Hockey, and a lot more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit massnz.substack.com
The BEAST is almost ready! This week’s MassNZ Pod includes:- A lot of talk on our scouting reports. Process, and more.- Where’s the physicality? What are scouts looking for?- The boomerang effect is strong.- In-depth analysis of the power rankings.- The Ed Burns Coffee Pot starts this weekend.Teams discussed: Pope Francis, Reading, Hingham, BC High, Belmont, Attleboro, Medford, Billerica, Gloucester, Woburn, Canton, Agawam, Nauset, Marblehead, Bedford, Stoneham, Tri-County, and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit massnz.substack.com
Power Rankings are here!Mark and Mike dive into the first Power Rankings of the 2024-25 season.D1: Pope Francis is top of the pack at 7-1 by a WIDE marginD2: Undefeated Billerica in the top spot followed closely by TewksburyD3: Nauset remains undefeated and is the class of D3, much like last yearD4: Stoneham takes the top spot: scheduling matters! 0.0 margin of victoryPlus, a lot more! Holiday Tournament results, STATurday, and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit massnz.substack.com
Mark and Mike preview some of the holiday tournaments set for this week. - Youth is being served- Observations from the first few weeks- What teams stood out? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit massnz.substack.com
The season is about to begin! Mark and Mike hit on a ton of topics in this episode, including:- A lot of development talk. What are scouts looking for at these games? What's the difference between MIAA now and in the 90s?- How are states like Minnesota difference? What's the data?- What scouts are looking for, and the general timeline for player recruitment. - Takeaways from the Reagan Summit and some early season preview talk. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit massnz.substack.com
The MassNZ Podcast is back ... tell a friend!Mark and Mike return for another season of MIAA hockey coverage. This episode is packed with everything you need to know heading into the 2024-25 season, from playoff changes, to new teams, and a lot more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit massnz.substack.com
Welcome to a special edition of the MassNZ Podcast. Today, Mark and Mike took a trip to St. John's Prep to present Jake Vana with the 2024 Mr. Hockey Award. They also sat down with Jake to talk about the 2024 season, his future plans, and a lot more. Music by Nick Valerson from Pixabay This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit massnz.substack.com
We've arrived! It's State Championship week in the MIAA. Mark and Mike get you ready for all of Sunday's action and recap what happened on the road to TD Garden.Sunday's Schedule D4: DS Weston (5) vs Hanover (6) 11am D3: Nauset (1) vs Marblehead (6) 3pm D1: SJP (1) vs Winchester (11) 5:30pm D2: Tewksbury (1) vs Boston Latin (11) 7:30pm This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit massnz.substack.com
The playoffs are here! Mark and Mike break down the final power rankings and take a look at the brackets this week. Who are the top seeds? Who are the potential sleepers? We react to everything from D1 through D4. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit massnz.substack.com
Mark and Mike are back with a TON to discuss this week as the regular season wraps up.- Who are the leaders in the Power Rankings? Some teams have started to establish themselves as top seeds in their state bracket.s- End-of-season touraments are happening already (some are done). - Some other interesting storylines across the MIAA.- An update on the D2/D3/D4 Report. And a lot more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit massnz.substack.com





