Inside the pitch are a series of very precise inner markings: A hockey team consists of 11 players per side and is divided into forward, midfield, defending and goalkeeping positions. Like most ...

but a forward, Mallette is not. The sequence exemplified the ever-growing skill of modern day hockey defensemen. While always an essential position, what's considered quintessential has changed.

Two Boston College men’s hockey forwards have been added to leadership positions for the 2025 U.S. National Junior Team. Ryan Leonard was named captain while Gabe Perreault will be one of four ...