Milton Prepares for the Premier Prep Hockey Tournament, Flood-Marr

Every holiday season, the best talent in prep school hockey gathers on the rinks of Milton and Nobles for a chance to claim the coveted championship title of the Flood-Marr Tournament. A tradition started in 1965 and named after long-time Milton coach Dick Marr and former Nobles coach Richard Flood, this three-day tournament draws a crowd, not only of family and friends, but also of college scouts looking for recruits. 

"It's the grand-daddy of holiday tournaments," says Milton's head hockey coach, Paul Cannata. "The eight teams that compete are usually among the best in prep schools and colleges are always there looking for talent."

Milton has won the title five times since the tournament's inception (1965, 1966, 1980, 1981 and 1982) and Milton's head coach is cautiously optimistic about the team's chances this year.  "Over the last four years, we've been competitive," said Coach Cannata.  "This year, all the teams are really good. Anyone can win."

Marking the 45th anniversary of the tournament, this year's competition includes Hotchkiss, Phillips Andover, Westminster, Deerfield, Kimball Union, Salisbury, Nobles and Milton. The teams will skate on Roberts Rink in Milton's ACC on December 18 and 20 and on Flood Rink at Nobles on December 19. Milton's first match-up will be against Kimball Union at 9 a.m. on December 18.

Click here to download a full schedule of this year's match-ups.

 

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