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
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
| 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
- ^ "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.