Andrew Mahoney

What are your questions about the Patriots? They may be answered in our next mailbag. - The Boston Globe Any burning queries about the state of the team? Let's see if we can answer them.

It's a @bostonglobe.com Patriots mailbag afternoon! Send me your queries about the state of the team, and the best will be included in this week's mailbag. Subscribers can hit me at the prompt below, you can send me an e-mail (address is in my bio), or drop their questions here. Let's get to it.

Wrapping things up from today in Foxborough. @bostonglobe.com

Thrust into spotlight after ICE detention, Milford teen navigates being face of immigration in Mass. - The Boston Globe Few cases have galvanized more local support than Marcelo Gomes da Silva, who was detained by ICE officers on his way to volleyball practice at his high school.

Marcelo Gomes da Silva, who was arrested on his way to volleyball practice, has quickly become the face of the Trump administration’s ICE operations in MA.

Since his release from detention, we spent a month documenting the teen’s life. Read more @bostonglobe.com:
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Hits a little different in print.

How BU’s Jack Parker made the Hockey Hall of Fame: A yearlong pursuit by an old friend results in much-deserved nod - The Boston Globe Parker, who amassed 897 wins and three national championships in 40 seasons behind the bench at BU before retiring in 2013, had been overlooked. Then Bernie Corbett got involved.

Really enjoyed writing this piece. Grateful to work for an organization that covers college hockey and allows me to pursue stories like this.

Well, maybe you should, dammit!

Before James Hagens decides if he’ll return to BC, he’ll realize a dream by hearing his name called in the NHL Draft - The Boston Globe It’s hard to imagine any organization having an issue if Hagens chooses to return to campus. Most scouting reports indicate that he could use a bit more seasoning.

"He just has some real special attributes that will translate very well to the NHL.”

Boston College forward James Hagens will be one of the top picks in next month's draft, but another year at Chestnut Hill could be in order.

Before James Hagens decides if he’ll return to BC, he’ll realize a dream by hearing his name called in the NHL Draft - The Boston Globe It’s hard to imagine any organization having an issue if Hagens chooses to return to campus. Most scouting reports indicate that he could use a bit more seasoning.

"He just has some real special attributes that will translate very well to the NHL.”

Boston College forward James Hagens will be one of the top picks in next month's draft, but another year at Chestnut Hill could be in order.

Please tell me Jeremy Springer ends his media availability by saying "Take care of yourselves, and each other."

Why is Boston College men’s hockey No. 1 in the country? Credit the defense that ‘really drives our team’ - The Boston Globe The NCAA Tournament begins for BC Friday, when it takes on Bentley at 2 p.m. at SNHU Arena in Manchester, N.H.

Yes, BC can fill up the net, with Ryan Leonard leading the nation in goals. And Jacob Fowler is probably the best goalie in college. But how about that defense? Taking a look before BC's tourney opener this afternoon.

Price called dibs on this one, and delivered.

Late, but great: UMass men’s hockey stuns Minnesota in overtime to advance in NCAA Tournament - The Boston Globe Aydar Suniev scored twice, including the overtime winner, which went in the net at 12:33 a.m. EDT.

While you were sleeping: UMass rallies from two-goal, third-period deficit to stun Minnesota in OT. The Big Ten is 0-3 in the tourney, with just Penn State left. Hockey East off to a 2-0 start.

Wait. Chad went to Maine? Great look at the Black Bears as they get set to open the tourney with Penn State.

BC’s Ryan Leonard named Hobey Baker finalist, Hockey East player of the year - The Boston Globe He is fourth in points per game with 1.34 and has a nation-leading 16-game point streak, with 16 goals and 11 assists in that span.

The Hobey Baker Award committee only including one Hockey East player in the top 10 is, a choice. Hope they at least bought dinner first.

Northeastern’s upset of No. 1 Boston College part of a huge weekend for men’s college hockey - The Boston Globe The upset kept the Huskies’ season alive and left open the possibility that as many as 10 teams from New England could qualify for the 16-team field for the NCAA Tournament.

Northeastern kept its season alive with an upset of No. 1 Boston College and left open the possibility that as many as 10 teams from New England could qualify for the 16-team NCAA Tournament, less than a week from when the parings are announced.

Cole Eiserman’s overtime strike gets BU past game UMass in lively Hockey East quarterfinal - The Boston Globe The Terriers joined UConn in Thursday’s tournament semifinals at TD Garden. UMass dropped to 20-13-5, but appears in line to qualify for the NCAA Tournament.

Cole Eiserman’s goal 2:59 into overtime at Agganis Arena propelled third-seeded Boston University to a 3-2 win over No. 6 UMass in a matchup of teams headed to the NCAA tournament.

Northeastern knocks off top-ranked Boston College in men’s Hockey East quarterfinals - The Boston Globe The win sends sub-.500 Northeastern (14-19-3) to Thursday’s semifinals at TD Garden, where the Huskies will play Maine in the nightcap.

Northeastern kept its season alive and became the first No. 9 seed to advance to the Hockey East semifinals with a 3-1 upset of No. 1 Boston College.

Here’s a look at this weekend’s Hockey East men’s quarterfinal matchups - The Boston Globe The top five schools — BC, Maine, BU, UConn, and Providence — earned byes, and are now joined by UMass, UMass Lowell, and Northeastern after first-round victories.

The Hockey East quarterfinals begin tonight when Providence takes on UConn. Here is a look at the four matchups this weekend.

Patriots mailbag: Readers wonder how Travis Hunter will balance learning a new offense and defense - The Boston Globe This week, we have questions on Travis Hunter, team facilities, Christian Barmore's recovery, and more.

A STRONG @bostonglobe.com Patriots Mailbag this week, with questions about Travis Hunter, Christian Barmore, Layden Robinson, and more. Let’s get to it.

Dylan Hryckowian, Northeastern knock out Merrimack in double OT in Hockey East playoffs - The Boston Globe Hryckowian scored 4:39 into the second extra session to lift the Huskies into a quarterfinal-round showdown with top-seed Boston College Saturday.

Northeastern was 0-16-1 when trailing after two periods during the regular season, but managed to end that drought with a double overtime thriller at Merrimack.

No letting up for Boston College, Boston University as Hockey East’s regular season wraps up - The Boston Globe Boston College, the Hockey East regular-season champion, shut out Merrimack to close out the schedule, and third-place Boston University rolled past Vermont.

There didn’t appear to be a lot on the line the final day of the regular season for BC and BU, but they each kept their foot on the gas heading into the postseason. Plus, Harvard moves on, Holy Cross survives a scare, and an end of an era at AIC.

I believe this is from when he auditioned for the Danger Island reboot.

Patriots free agency live updates: DT Davon Godchaux traded to Saints - The Boston Globe The Patriots boast a league-high $125 million in cap space, close to $35 million more than any other team. Keep up as the negotiation period begins — deals will be flying on Monday and Tuesday.

The @bostonglobe.com NFL free agency tracker is LIVE.

We kicked things off this morning with the news of the Davon Godchaux trade; keep it here all week long for the latest updates, signings and analysis from across the league.

Holy Cross men’s hockey already has clinched its first league title since 2006, but the Crusaders want more - The Boston Globe Atlantic Hockey America will be a one-bid league for the NCAAs, with the winner of the conference tournament qualifying.

After winning the league crown, Holy Cross begins the AHA tourney tonight; Hockey East and NESN team up for a new viewing experience on Saturday, and the ECAC tourney starts tonight. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/05/s...

Coming to Minneapolis/St. Paul, World Juniors 2026 groups announced:
Group A — United States, Germany, Slovakia, Sweden and Switzerland.
Group B — Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland and Latvia.

I enjoyed the first two seasons. Haven't checked this one out yet.

Northeastern reveals plans to replace Matthews Arena with eye on 2028 opening - The Boston Globe The new complex, to be built on the site of the current venue, will replace the venerable Matthews Arena, which opened in 1910.

Northeastern University took another step forward in its path to replacing Matthews Arena, unveiling on Thursday plans to build a multipurpose athletics and recreation complex at the same site.

What’s happening to Massachusetts boys' high school hockey? Inside the shifting state of the game. - The Boston Globe The MIAA was once where future pros developed. Now, prep schools and club programs have shifted the balance of talent. “Massachusetts is having an existential crisis,” one expert said.

What’s happening to high school hockey in Massachusetts?

A Boston Globe investigation:

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/05/sports/massachusetts-high-school-hockey/

Hockey East men’s teams begin to separate as regular season winds down - The Boston Globe Of the five series this past weekend, three were sweeps, while the other two saw one team take 5 of 6 points.

There was some separation in the penultimate weekend of Hockey East action. Of the five series played, three were sweeps, while the other two saw one team take 5 of 6 points. Also, Quinnipiac repeated as ECAC champs, AIC advanced in the AHA with a "home" win, and more!

This Week in Hockey East: Maine seniors reflect on turnaround, UMass coach Carvel approaches milestone - College Hockey | USCHO.com Checking in on a few trends around the league as "Senior Night" season heats up: —Senior forward Nolan Renwick was blunt in his assessment of where the

For @USCHO: "This Week in Hockey East"

@MaineIceHockey seniors reflect on turnaround, @UMassHockey coach Carvel approaches milestone

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