The Mass State Girls U16 & U19 Tournament was a statement weekend for the Collegiate Prospects, as the Valley Jr. Warriors, and the Boston Americans controlled the tournament and proved they are the top force in New England girls’ hockey. When it mattered most, Elite 9 teams captured 4 of the only 7 automatic USA Hockey National Championship bids — an unmatched showing of depth and high-end performance.
Even more telling: CPC teams didn’t just win — they dominated their biggest rival league, defeating 12 NEGHL opponents on the road to Nationals.
Elite 9 Teams Headed to Nationals
Why CPC Wins: Development First — Championships Follow
While Elite 9 teams left Mass States with banners, CPC’s mission has never been “chase championships.” The results are a byproduct of players committing to purposeful training designed to make them better for their high school seasons and beyond — not the other way around.
As CPC Director Seth Goodrich explains:
“This model is not for everyone,” said Goodrich. “The program is designed for the driven player, who is focused on their own advancement and believe in a process to get to where they want to be as a player 1-2-3 years out. All of our players have extremely busy academic and fall sport schedules, therefore it is important for their fall hockey training to be focused and condensed in one location and limit travel so they can train with a purpose.”
That mindset showed all weekend: Elite 9 teams were sharper, more composed, and consistently outworked opponents — including NEGHL programs — because their focus all fall was individual improvement, player development, and training with intent. The wins were simply the result.
