Boston Dukes
| Boston Dukes | |
|---|---|
| City | Tewksbury, Massachusetts |
| League | Eastern Hockey League |
| Division | North |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Home arena | Breakaway Ice Center |
| Colors | Green, and white |
| Head coach | Graeme Townshend |
| Franchise history | |
| 2018–2024 | Team Maryland |
| 2024–present | Boston Dukes |
The Boston Dukes are a Tier III junior ice hockey team playing in the Eastern Hockey League (EHL). The team plays their home games at the Breakaway Ice Center.
History
[edit]The franchise was founded in 2018 as 'Team Maryland' and located in Odenton. After a poor record in its first season, the club posted winning marks in each of its next five seasons. Team Maryland made several postseason appearances after the COVID-19 pandemic,[1] however, the franchise was on unsteady ground despite their on-ice success. Shortly after the end of the 2023-24 season, the club was purchased by Boston Hockey Academy and renamed as the 'Boston Dukes'.[2] The first year under new management didn't go as planned as the team finished with the second-worst record in the league and missed the postseason.
Season-by-season records
[edit]| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | GF | GA | Regular Season Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Maryland | ||||||||||
| 2018–19 | 46 | 10 | 35 | 1 | – | 21 | 99 | 250 | 4th of 5, North Div. 17th of 18, EHL |
Did not qualify |
| 2019–20 | 46 | 23 | 19 | 4 | – | 50 | 182 | 161 | 4th of 8, Mid-Atlantic Conf. 11th of 19, EHL |
Lost Div. Quarterfinal series, 1–2 (Philadelphia Little Flyers) |
| 2020–21 | 38 | 16 | 15 | 7 | – | 39 | 128 | 146 | 4th of 6, South Div. 8th of 17, EHL |
Won Div. Quarterfinal series, 2–0 (Connecticut RoughRiders) Lost Div. Semifinal series, 0–2 (New Jersey 87's) |
| 2021–22 | 46 | 25 | 19 | 2 | – | 52 | 157 | 139 | 4th of 4, South Div. 8th of 17, EHL |
Lost Div. Semifinal series, 0–2 (Philadelphia Little Flyers) |
| 2022–23 | 46 | 22 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 51 | 131 | 120 | 4th of 5, South Div. t–11th of 19, EHL |
Won Playoff Qualifier, 7–1 (Philadelphia Hockey Club) Won Div. Semifinal series, 2–1 (Protec Jr. Ducks) Lost Div. Final series, 1–2 (Philadelphia Little Flyers) |
| 2023–24 | 46 | 24 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 52 | 135 | 125 | 3rd of 6, South Div. 10th of 23, EHL |
Lost Div. Semifinals, 0–2 (New Jersey 87's) |
| Boston Dukes | ||||||||||
| 2024–25 | 46 | 9 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 83 | 211 | 5th of 5, North Div. 19th of 20, EHL |
Did not qualify |
References
[edit]- ^ "2022-23 Eastern Hockey League Standings". HockeyDB. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ "EHL Announces Sale of Team Maryland to Boston Hockey Academy". Eastern hockey League. May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2025.