2006 Recruits

[coolhandtouc]

Seems we needed a new thread for recruits:

Here is a small blurb on Tim Marks.

From the Nepean Raiders web page

"NEPEAN BEATS OTTAWA
Nepean Raiders got a much deserved 7-4 victory in Ottawa this evening setting up good momentum for this coming Friday when they travel to Pembroke to take on the Lumber Kings. Nepean got two goals each from both Sebastian Panetta and Tim Marks. Other goal scorers were, Matt Valois, Brandon Edge and Chris Priolo. Ian Dams got the win in nets. "

[vicb]

Tim Marks had 2 goals and an assist in Nepeans 7-4 and 2-1 wins.

Matt Smith gave up 8 goals :eek: on 27 shots to Hamilton last Monday and did not play in this weeks Thurs or Saturday games.

Jeremiah Crowe had a goal on New Years Day. No report yet on yesterdays game.

[MikeR]

Jeremiah Crowe was sent to the Markham Waxers. Details here (http://www.network54.com/Forum/243529/thread/1136992444/last-1136992444/Buffalo+Jr.+Sabres+deadline+deals)

[Goldie Knight]

January 11, 2006

Mike,

Thank you for posting that article on Jeremiah Crowe. It not often we ever hear who is awarded a full scholarship, a partial scholarship, or no scholarship at all. This young man must be a very talented hockey play to earn that type of scholarship. The last I knew, the complete package to attend Clarkson was over $37,000 annually, multiplied by four years and keeping in mind the increasing costs each year, we are looking at a value of over $150,000 for four years. I hope these young men realize how fortunate they are!

OUR KNIGHTS ARE AWESOME.:)

[MikeR]

btw, Jeremiah joins Clarkson golf outing attendee Steve Tarasuk on the Waxers. Maybe a little early pairing of the d-men before college? edit: Tarasuk was selected for the OPJHL Future Stars Series

Goldie,
I don't know the source of the information...while it appears "official", and "buffalomike" is in someway connected to the jr. sabres. The "full scholarship" verbiage oftentimes is misused, and many fans like myself never know the real agreement. Either way, they should appreciate a Clarkson education, I know I do.

Edit2: Tim Marks was also selected to participate in the CJHL all-star game (http://www.cjhl.on.ca/events/allstar0506team.php)

[joecct]

btw, Jeremiah joins Clarkson golf outing attendee Steve Tarasuk on the Waxers. Maybe a little early pairing of the d-men before college? edit: Tarasuk was selected for the OPJHL Future Stars Series
Is Jeremiah Tarasuk Rick's kid?

[coolhandtouc]

Is Jeremiah Tarasuk Rick's kid?

Jeremiah Crowe, defense, is joining Steve Tarasuk, defense, at Markham......Steve is Rick's son.....and with any luck Steve will be joining jeremiah at Clarkson :D

[Stemmer]

Had the pleasure of meeting Rick, whom I had not seen in many years, and his son at reunion last summer. Can't recall which other school(s) Steve was considering but his dad did say he wanted to at least expose him to Tech.

Rick is a school principal in a Toronto area HS...we swapped stories over a couple of cold ones. Great guy!


All the best to both of them and I hope Steve makes the right decision for himself.

[HockeyGuy99]

http://www.yorkregion.com/yr/yr4/YR_News/Sports/story/3258678p-3773212c.html

[coolhandtouc]

http://www.yorkregion.com/yr/yr4/YR_News/Sports/story/3258678p-3773212c.html

Thanks for the note on Crowe, I understand he turned down offers from Maine and Providence. He already has a goal and a assist in 2 games.

This was on the Waxers site:
Jeremiah Crowe, defence, comes from the Buffalo Junior Sabres. A fast skating hockey player with great work ethic and excellent leadership abilities. Jeremiah is headed to Clarkson next year on a full scholarship.

Seems like a typical Roll recuit.

[vicb]

Tim Marks had 2 goals in a Nepean loss to Hawksbury and 2 goals in a Nepean win over Smith Falls this past weekend.

Matt Smith did not play in Missassagua's 7-0 loss to Oakville.

Jeremiah Crowe had 1 goal in Markhams 7-2 win over Oshawa and no points in their 9-1 win over Vaughn.

[ursaminor]

Vic,

On Saturday Tim Marks partipated in the CJHL AllStar game. http://www.cjhl.on.ca/events/allstar0506.php. The lineup card indicates that he wore #13 for the visitors: http://www.cjhl.on.ca/docs/allstargmlineup.pdf. So http://www.cjhl.on.ca/docs/allstargmsheet.pdf indicates he scored two goals.

It sounds like he is in a 2-goal-per-game rut. ;)

[coolhandtouc]

From the Nepean web page:

2006-01-22
RAIDERS TROUNCE NORTH BAY
The Raiders enjoyed a big 7-3 win Sunday afternoon over the visiting North Bay SkyHawks in an interleague game. Nepean was led by a Tim Marks hat trick, as well as goals from Emmond Bell, Jamie Cavanagh, Andrew Mather and Phil Farrow. Ian Dams picked up his 24th win of the season


Bring him up now, we can use the goals.

[MikeR]

Not sure what to make of this (http://www.network54.com/Forum/243529/message/1139962097/).

[vicb]

Not sure what to make of this (http://www.network54.com/Forum/243529/message/1139962097/).

Well it certainly does not sound good though you never know. If it is anything bad you can bet that Roll and Company are probably aware of it and will act accordingly. After what happened with Dustin Traylen you can bet that the staff will not put up with any BS from a player or his parents.

[SpongeRob]

I believe you meant Zack Schwan......not Dustin Traylen. Traylen was just lazy.

[andy]

I believe you meant Zack Schwan......not Dustin Traylen. Traylen was just lazy.

he meant traylen. Traylen's story was MUCH more than laziness. Ask anyone closely affiliated

[Ron]

Not sure what to make of this (http://www.network54.com/Forum/243529/message/1139962097/).

Seems a bit vague to be, but taking a deeper look, it seems like he was benched for the playoffs at least. The day after the forum post, their season ended in a 4-0 sweep in the playoffs. So who knows.

[ursaminor]

Heisenberg http://members.aol.com/cheisenber/Recruit06.htm lists two new Clarkson recruits for 2007.

Scott Freeman-RW (2/26/06) Bowmanville (OPJHL) 5'11 180 1-12-88 (2007) 42-20-43-63-32 || 45-8-23-31-21
Brian Rufenach-LD (2/26/06) Lindsay (OPJHL) 6' 170 4-15-89 (2007) 48-11-15-26-50 2006 OPJHL Div. ROY

I'll let others dig up further information.

[coolhandtouc]

Thanks Ursaminor, I see Heisenberg has Rufenach listed slightly higher than Tarasuk for 2007 recruits (for whatever that is worth). Getting both would be a coup for Tech.

I see George is locking guys up a year in advance, as other colleges do it, I guess it forces us to do it as well.

[Ron]

Not only that, but with only two roster spots opening up for the upcoming season, there's no reason to just sit on your hands, especially if there are some top caliber players out there that are worth taking a chance on.

[Stemmer]

he meant traylen. Traylen's story was MUCH more than laziness. Ask anyone closely affiliated

Absolutely true. Laziness wasn't the real issue with Traylen. Too bad because the kid had a lot of talent and came to Tech hyped as "the best Tech goalie since Bullock."

It's a shame he screwed up for himself and the team.

[coolhandtouc]

Heisenberg http://members.aol.com/cheisenber/Recruit06.htm lists two new Clarkson recruits for 2007.

Scott Freeman-RW (2/26/06) Bowmanville (OPJHL) 5'11 180 1-12-88 (2007) 42-20-43-63-32 || 45-8-23-31-21
Brian Rufenach-LD (2/26/06) Lindsay (OPJHL) 6' 170 4-15-89 (2007) 48-11-15-26-50 2006 OPJHL Div. ROY

I'll let others dig up further information.

Early word from Canada on Freeman, "has great wheels, sees the ice very well, and is a tireless worker."
Beginnning to see a pattern. ;)

1 goal and 2 assists in first game of round 2 of the playoffs.

[MikeR]

Some articles on recruit Scott Freeman

Breaks hand after deciding on Clarkson (http://www.durhamregion.com/dr/sports/story/3267374p-3783390c.html)

Freeman finds his stride (http://www.durhamregion.com/dr/sports/story/3061438p-3551483c.html)

[GoldenKnight08]

but with only two roster spots opening up for the upcoming season

Isn't there three? McKinven is out of eligibility, and Breklemans and Genovy are graduating.

[MikeR]

Isn't there three? McKinven is out of eligibility, and Breklemans and Genovy are graduating.

3 total including McKinven; although he is probably a walkon with no scholarship money.

[MikeR]

PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Jeremiah Crowe Markham Waxers (OPJHL) 7-0-1-1-2 2nd Round (2-0)
Scott Freeman Bowmanville Eagles (OPJHL) 6-4-4-8-6 2nd Round (1-0)
Brian Rufenach Lindsay Muskies (OPJHL) 4-1-1-2-6 Season Over
Matt Smith Mississauga Chargers (OPJHL) DNP Season Over
Tim Marks Nepean Raiders (CJHL) Playoffs have not started

[coolhandtouc]

Some articles on recruit Scott Freeman

Breaks hand after deciding on Clarkson (http://www.durhamregion.com/dr/sports/story/3267374p-3783390c.html)

Freeman finds his stride (http://www.durhamregion.com/dr/sports/story/3061438p-3551483c.html)

He is still 3rd on team in scoring despite missing a month to the broken hand.

[Stemmer]

Early word from Canada on Freeman, "has great wheels, sees the ice very well, and is a tireless worker."
Beginnning to see a pattern. ;)



I like the "tireless worker" attribute. We have plenty of skill in the lineup but the work ethic has been inconsistent this year. More grit needed!

[ursaminor]

PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Tim Marks Nepean Raiders (CJHL) Playoffs have not started Nepean will play Brockville in the playoffs.

[daredevilcu]

Damn! I want to go to that game, Brockville loves us and seeing a Clarkson recruit play would be nice.

[coolhandtouc]

Damn! I want to go to that game, Brockville loves us and seeing a Clarkson recruit play would be nice.

Why does the band choose Brockville as the game to attend?

[MikeR]

Nepean will play Brockville in the playoffs.

Tech recruit vs. RPI recruit.

btw, Tim Marks had a goal and an assist in their last game which brings his season total to 39-20-18-38-108

[chuck]

Isn't McKinven is out of eligibility,

Explaination please.

[coolhandtouc]

Explaination please.

Chuck, I believe Mckinven graduates this year, still has a year of eligibility, but would have to enroll as a grad student. That is why he also was honored on senior night......I may be wrong.

[daredevilcu]

The band plays at Brockville because their coach is somehow connected to Clarkson... alum? Former player? Former asst. coach? Something like that. I'm not sure exactly what it is. But we like the excuse to go to Canada, and they love us up there... accolades and thank yous like you wouldn't believe. They wanted us to come up this weekend... but...

[Ron]

The band plays at Brockville because their coach is somehow connected to Clarkson... alum? Former player? Former asst. coach? Something like that. I'm not sure exactly what it is. But we like the excuse to go to Canada, and they love us up there... accolades and thank yous like you wouldn't believe. They wanted us to come up this weekend... but...

According to the Brockville Braves website he was an assistant coach for Clarkson in 02-03, and he played for SLU for four years, captain in 1993-1994. Good to see him keeping the connections going. I'm sure he enjoyed the band as a coach AND a player ;)

[CUKnight]

According to the Brockville Braves website he was an assistant coach for Clarkson in 02-03, and he played for SLU for four years, captain in 1993-1994. Good to see him keeping the connections going. I'm sure he enjoyed the band as a coach AND a player ;)

Ahh yes...Mike McCourt. He was on Fred Parkers staff that one very very forgetable season.

[MikeR]

Jeremiah Crowe added an assist in Markham's 5-3 win (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=294964) over Pickering. Steve Tarasuk added a PP goal. All 5 Markham goals were scored on the powerplay.

[MikeR]

Radio Interview (http://www.juniorhockeyradio.com/JHMRAudio06/0210.mp3) with Scott Freeman by Jr Hockey Magazine. The interview begins at the 18:05 mark.

[Stemmer]

Ahh yes...Mike McCourt. He was on Fred Parkers staff that one very very forgetable season.

Ithought McCourt played at Slu?

[CUKnight]

Ithought McCourt played at Slu?

He did...but he coached here.

[Stemmer]

He did...but he coached here.

Yes I know but was responding to a poster who wondered/guessed that he was an alum.

Once a Sluzer, always a Sluzer in my mind! lol...

[MikeR]

PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Jeremiah Crowe Markham Waxers (OPJHL) 12-0-2-2-6 OPJHL Qtr's(Trail 0-3)
Scott Freeman Bowmanville Eagles (OPJHL) 7-4-4-8-6 OPJHL Qtr's(Lead 1-0)
Brian Rufenach Lindsay Muskies (OPJHL) 4-1-1-2-6 Season Over
Matt Smith Mississauga Chargers (OPJHL) DNP Season Over
Tim Marks Nepean Raiders (CJHL) 42-23-19-42-114 Regular Season Final Stat

Freeman DNP the last two games due to an unspecified injury. Marks DNP (http://www.nepeanraiders.com/weekender/mar10-06.php)in their opening loss to Brockville.


The club, however, may have lost a bigger battle in the tie. Veteran forward Marks was knocked out after crashing into the end boards chasing a puck. Though he was eventually able to get back up with some help, Marks was taken to hospital for precautionary reasons. As of Weekender press time, it was not known how many games, if any, Marks will miss.
“Hopefully he’ll be back sooner rather than later,” said Byrne, suggesting Marks’ injury was likely minor.

[ursaminor]

Mike,
Isn't the OPJHL now in the quarter-final stage, not the semis? There are two teams left in each of four divisions.

[MikeR]

Mike,
Isn't the OPJHL now in the quarter-final stage, not the semis? There are two teams left in each of four divisions.

You are correct. I'm easily confused by the OPJHL site (http://www.ohahockey.org/playoffs/a/_derived/jas.htm_txt_series4.gif)

[Muskieman]

Yes I know but was responding to a poster who wondered/guessed that he was an alum.

Once a Sluzer, always a Sluzer in my mind! lol...

"Thanks", Rich. :)

[coolhandtouc]

Anyone know why Brandon Merkosky was removed as a transfer to Clarkson for the 2006 season on Heisenberg's site? Is he still coming???

[Goldie Knight]

Monday, March 13, 2006 11 PM

Hey Mr. Cool,

The 2005 ~ 2006 Clarkson student directory, which was published in the fall, lists Brandon Merkosky as a sophomore CE BS major. It is only published annually though. Also, his brother is a freshman at Clarkson. I don't imagine this will provide much help in answering your question, but it is all I have right now. Perhaps we will know more a bit later.

It was nice to read about your adventures in Ithaca with the famous Rich S....one of the favorite targets of the elynah forum folks.....most of whom are utter idiots. Their interpretation of the games was very different from a Clarkson perspective as provided by Bob and Gary.

Clarkson is enjoying a spring break now, so the Golden Knights should be able to have some relaxing time to themselves prior to the resumption of classes.

As long as little red loses both games of the ECAC Tournament this weekend, it doesn't matter to me who wins the tournament....but I am expecting that Dartmouth will do that. Comments, anyone?

WE ARE PROUD OF OUR GOLDEN KNIGHTS.:)

[ursaminor]

From an article in the Brockville paper http://newsfeed.recorder.ca/cgi-bin/LiveIQue.acgi$rec=17226

Nepean's Tim Marks, the brother of Brockville's Brian Marks, will miss the entire series after being injured near the end of the regular season.

[MikeR]

from an email from Chris H; re: Merkosky

"I believe he's still at Clarkson, but will not be playing hockey."

[Goldie Knight]

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 10:15 AM

Mike,

My first thought when I originally read Mr. Cool's query about Brandon Merkosky was that if anyone could find the answer to that question, it would be you. I have not met Brandon, so I would never even know if he had attended the Golden Knights' games this season or not.

We are hearing rumors that Nick Dodge will be selected as an All American. Does anyone know the qualifications and the selection process for that honor?

I think Nick accumulated 41 points this season....his total goals and assists. Those 41 points this year, added to Nick's 18 from last season, give him a two-year total of 59. I would say Nick is a very promising candidate to join Clarkson's elite 100 Point Club, needing only 41 points in the next two years to earn that auspicious award. BTW, JF Houle is also a member of that prestigious club with 129 points earned in his four years at Clarkson.

KNOW NO LIMITS, CLARKSON GOLDEN KNIGHTS

[andy]

[QUOTE=Goldie Knight]Tuesday, March 14, 2006 10:15 AM
We are hearing rumors that Nick Dodge will be selected as an All American. Does anyone know the qualifications and the selection process for that honor?

I'm sure he will be one someday. but i'd be surprised if he's one this year, given that he's not even in the top 20, nationally, in scoring.

[coolhandtouc]

For 2006 we are replacing:

Breklemans D
Genovy F
McKinven D/F

Tim Marks sounds like an exact replica of Genovy, big size, grinder can score some goals.
Crowe will be the defenseman we replace for Brekelmans. However, Crowe seems to be more offensive minded than Brekelmans. I like offense, but we need someone like Brekelmans that is going to bring that hard hitting physical game. We are not a very phyiscal team.

[Brett Gobe]

I like offense, but we need somone like Brekelmans that is going to bring that hard hitting physical game. We are not a very phyiscal team.
I think Paquet is going to fill that role. He put some big hits on this weekend and I think that he is going to be our big hitter for the next 3 years.

[Stemmer]

For 2006 we are replacing:

Breklemans D
Genovy F
McKinven D/F

I like offense, but we need somone like Brekelmans that is going to bring that hard hitting physical game. We are not a very phyiscal team.

That is exactly true. In the only games I saw (at Yale and at Princeton) prior to last Saturday, it was obvious that physical play is not our forte with the current bunch.

We got away with it in those two games as well as in some others but I feared that we'd have trouble at cornell with their very physical game...and yes, they do still play some "clutch and grab" hockey. Regardless of the latter which Hansen allowed both teams to play, (and they play it much more and much better than we do), they pushed us around all over the ice. Sitting at the end which we defended all but the second period, it was amazing to see how often most of our guys got pushed off the puck by the bigger cornell players.

Some of that is technique. We need to do a better job of protecting the puck, regardless of body size. But we do need some more physical guys, grinders with some skills, if you will. Right now, I think we have plenty of skill, finesse players. As I said last week, we need more grit!

In my mind, and for those of you who go back this far, or farther, like some of us here :D , the best example that comes to my mind is Mike Kozak, '91. A great guy off the ice but a fierce battler who fought for every inch on it. And he could score some, too.

Not winning the battles in the corners and on the boards limited our shots and good scoring chances both nights at cornell. They cycled very well and it also allowed them to outshoot us by a huge margin both nights. Thank God for David Leggio's solid play, regardless of what most of the elynah posters who were reluctant to give him much credit. :rolleyes:

We play very well in the open ice. We need to be able to play better along the boards and in the corners to have more success against the bigger, stronger, albeit slower teams like cornell. It's not the pretty part of the game but it's where most games are won and lost.

I killed two birds with one stone here; that's my comments on the weekend. The games were very similar. That raises one question in my mind. In the two RS games which we split, the SOG were very close. What did we do in those games that we didn't on Saturday? Brett ? Anyone else who saw one or both of them?

[coolhandtouc]

[QUOTE=Goldie Knight]Tuesday, March 14, 2006 10:15 AM
We are hearing rumors that Nick Dodge will be selected as an All American. Does anyone know the qualifications and the selection process for that honor?

I'm sure he will be one someday. but i'd be surprised if he's one this year, given that he's not even in the top 20, nationally, in scoring.

Agreed, but I could see him winning an ALL ECACHL type of award.

To the guys that were in Ithaca this weekend, remember when Weller was hit in the foot with that slap shot, he broke it.

[Goldie Knight]

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 4:30 PM

Many thanks, Rich, for your thoughts on the games against little red this past weekend. Thank goodness, none of those elynah fans know where to find us on this Roundtable. Hopefully Scott would not permit them to register and heckle us anyway.

My thoughts about the Clarkson ~ little red game at Cheel Arena on February 10 are:

1. The Golden Knights were playing at home....that factor was huge as far as victories were concerned this past season.

2. David McKee played only the first period. I honestly believe he was sick.....probably made sicker by the fact that the Golden Knights scored two goals against him in twenty minutes. But he was replaced by another little red goalie, whose name was Chabot. (I don't think David McKee is as sharp a goaltender this year as he has been in the past.)

3. I honestly think that Clarkson wanted to win that game badly...and little red never took the Golden Knights as seriously as they should have.

[Stemmer]

Careful Goldie...it's "Schafer". Some elynah folks have blistered me in the past when I accidentally misspelled it. They'll hunt you down like mad dogs if they see your misspelling, trust me...lol.

The guy has become a god in their eyes which is ok until you consider that most of them have no clue about Ned Harkness who led cornell to the national title. It's his immeasureable arrogance that turns me off though I have great respect for his coaching ability.

I watched that game you referred to on TV and there was no reason for Willie to apologize. It was an accident and very unfortunate that the coach was injured as a result.

[Todd '86]

The guy has become a god in their eyes which is ok until you consider that most of them have no clue about Ned Harkness who led cornell to the national title. It's his immeasureable arrogance that turns me off though I have great respect for his coaching ability.

Coach Schafer is also a former cornell player, which only adds to cornell fans' admiration.

I remember one game against cornell a few years ago at Cheel. It must have been over a break (Thanksgiving?) and since the band wasn't there they had a DJ playing music during breaks. During one such break, Shafer was complaining pretty vehemently about something to the ref, when the DJ broke out "Big Girls Don't Cry." I still get a chuckle when I think about that one!

[oldtimehockey]

Someone made an earlier reference to the little red coach, Mike Schafer. My fondest memory of him occurred one day at Cheel when Willie Mitchell was playing defense. He shot the puck towards the Cornell bench, and the puck hit Mike Schafer. I asked Willie later on in that season if he ever apologized to the coach, and he shook his head no and smiled.:)
SMILED after hitting him? FONDEST memory?? Excuse me, but that's sick. People have been maimed for life, and even killed, by errant pucks. One such death was at Lynah. I bet you think that's a regular laugh-riot.

[chuck]

SMILED after hitting him? FONDEST memory?? Excuse me, but that's sick. People have been maimed for life, and even killed, by errant pucks. One such death was at Lynah. I bet you think that's a regular laugh-riot.

People have been maimed for life and even killed in skiing accidents too, but America's Funniest Home Videos has thousands of Americans laughing at skiing/sledding/skateboarding mishaps every week. This incident was harmless and Willie thought it was comical. So did Goldie and so do I. Lighten up Dude! and lay off the negativity you so often peddle.

[coolhandtouc]

SMILED after hitting him? FONDEST memory?? Excuse me, but that's sick. People have been maimed for life, and even killed, by errant pucks. One such death was at Lynah. I bet you think that's a regular laugh-riot.

What's sick is that you really take it seriously. When the ref was hit and hurt by the puck at Cornell this weekend, 90% of the student section cheered! Is that sick? Would they cheer if the guy was carried off in a stretcher? NO! I have seen fans have this reaction at every arena across the country, so don't try to hold Goldie's feet to the fire, get over it. Mitchell didn't want somebody hurt and neither did Goldie.

So climb off your rocking horse and get a grip. I can be PM'ed for further debate.

[oldtimehockey]

People have been maimed for life and even killed in skiing accidents too, but America's Funniest Home Videos has thousands of Americans laughing at skiing/sledding/skateboarding mishaps every week. This incident was harmless and Willie thought it was comical. So did Goldie and so do I. Lighten up Dude! and lay off the negativity you so often peddle.
Why am I not surprised? Think about it.

[oldtimehockey]

What's sick is that you really take it seriously. When the ref was hit and hurt by the puck at Cornell this weekend, 90% of the student section cheered! Is that sick? Would they cheer if the guy was carried off in a stretcher? NO! I have seen fans have this reaction at every arena across the country, so don't try to hold Goldie's feet to the fire, get over it. Mitchell didn't want somebody hurt and neither did Goldie.

So climb off your rocking horse and get a grip. I can be PM'ed for further debate.
Yes, yes, yes. I see.

[MikeR]

2006 Recruits PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Jeremiah Crowe Markham Waxers (OPJHL) 13-0-3-3-10 Season Over
Matt Smith Mississauga Chargers (OPJHL) DNP Season Over
Tim Marks Nepean Raiders (CJHL) DNP Trail 3-2 Brockville

Note: Tarasuk had a 9-1-4-5-10 line.

[ursaminor]

An article about the most recent Nepean-Brockville game in which Tim Marks had a hat trick. http://newsfeed.recorder.ca/cgi-bin/LiveIQue.acgi$rec=17335

[Chaz]

I really like the sounds of this kid. He seems to have a real nose for the net. Plus at 20 years old he should be physically stronger than many others entering D1.

[coolhandtouc]

According to Heisenberg we have another 2006 recruit, Matt Beca, Oakville this is a very nice recruit for us: his line is 49 43 43 86 54

[Brett Gobe]

http://www.haltonsearch.com/hr/ob/sports/story/3373395p-3904331c.html

http://www.burlingtoncougars.com/news-item.asp?id=157

http://www.haltonsearch.com/hr/mcc/sports/story/3360517p-3888940c.html

Sounds like a solid recruit.

Edit: In 17 playoff games, he has 16 goals and 17 assists. Oakville is up 1-0 in their semi-final match up with Stouffville.

Very solid recruit.

[vicb]

Fantastic news. I was hoping for one more forward with a scoring touch and this kid seems to fill the bill.

[AJ1982]

According to Heisenberg we have another 2006 recruit, Matt Beca, Oakville this is a very nice recruit for us: his line is 49 43 43 86 54

A very good player, and I think he was stolen from Cornell... all the better.

[coolhandtouc]

A very good player, and I think he was stolen from Cornell... all the better.

All the better. :cool:

[MikeR]

A very good player, and I think he was stolen from Cornell... all the better.

Last year (edit: Nov 2004) it was suggested by OntarioDraft.com that he would be signed by Cornell. Although that apparently had no basis (http://elf.elynah.com/read.php?1,42547,46011#msg-46011) Matt is a former teammate of Ryan Angelow (Michigan Tech, but previously rumored to be recruited by Clarkson). Nick Dodge played on the Blades the year before Matt was traded to Oakville.

[MikeR]

2006 Recruits PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Jeremiah Crowe Markham Waxers (OPJHL) 13-0-3-3-10 Season Over
Matt Smith Mississauga Chargers (OPJHL) DNP Season Over
Tim Marks Nepean Raiders (CJHL) 2-3-2-5-2 Next Series: Pembroke semi's
Matt Beca Oakville Blades (OPJHL) 17-16-17-33-25 Lead 1-0 Stouffville

Tim Marks also made the CJHL All Star 2nd team (http://www.cjhl.on.ca/events/05-06allstarseason.php).

[ursaminor]

Last year (edit: Nov 2004) it was suggested by OntarioDraft.com that he would be signed by Cornell. Although that apparently had no basis (http://elf.elynah.com/read.php?1,42547,46011#msg-46011) Matt is a former teammate of Ryan Angelow (Michigan Tech, but previously rumored to be recruited by Clarkson). Nick Dodge played on the Blades the year before Matt was traded to Oakville.
Note to self, don't subscribe to OntarioDraft. By my count, of the 13 players listed, they got the school correct for 2 players, 8 times the school was wrong, and 3 haven't committed to anyone.

[Stemmer]

According to Heisenberg we have another 2006 recruit, Matt Beca, Oakville this is a very nice recruit for us: his line is 49 43 43 86 54

These stats suggest that Beca is a player "with both skills and grit." :D

So much the better. Seems I heard that before somewhere. :)

[MikeR]

2006 Recruits PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Jeremiah Crowe Markham Waxers (OPJHL) 13-0-3-3-10 Season Over
Matt Smith Mississauga Chargers (OPJHL) DNP Season Over
Tim Marks Nepean Raiders (CJHL) 2-3-2-5-2 Next Series: Pembroke semi's
Matt Beca Oakville Blades (OPJHL) 17-17-19-36-25 Lead 2-0 Stouffville

Matt Beca had a goal and two assists in Oakville's 6-3 win (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=300351) over Stouffville.

[MikeR]

2006 Recruits PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Jeremiah Crowe Markham Waxers (OPJHL) 13-0-3-3-10 Season Over
Matt Smith Mississauga Chargers (OPJHL) DNP Season Over
Tim Marks Nepean Raiders (CJHL) 3-3-2-5-4 Tied 1-1 Pembroke
Matt Beca Oakville Blades (OPJHL) 17-17-19-36-25 Lead 2-0 Stouffville

Tim Marks had 0 pts and 2PIM in Nepean's 3-2 OT win (http://www.cjhl.on.ca/gameday/GAME_D12.HTM) over Pembroke

[MikeR]

2006 Recruits PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Jeremiah Crowe Markham Waxers (OPJHL) 13-0-3-3-10 Season Over
Matt Smith Mississauga Chargers (OPJHL) DNP Season Over
Tim Marks Nepean Raiders (CJHL) 3-3-2-5-4 Tied 1-1 Pembroke
Matt Beca Oakville Blades (OPJHL) 17-17-20-37-25 Lead 2-1 Stouffville

Matt Beca had one assist in Oakville's 5-2 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=300389) loss to Stouffville. Appeared to be a wild ending with fighting majors, inciting an opponent, and fighting game misconduct.
Stouffville - Scott Brown - (Inciting an Opponent Misconduct) (M22), 10 min, 18:59
Oakville - Daniel Calitri - (Fighting Game Misconduct) (GM30), 0 min, 18:59
Oakville - Daniel Calitri - (Attempt to Injure Match) (MP40), 0 min, 18:59
Oakville - Daniel Calitri - (Fighting Major) (FI), 5 min, 18:59
Stouffville - Mark Sullivan - (Fighting Game Misconduct) (GM30), 0 min, 18:59
Stouffville - Mark Sullivan - (Fighting Major) (FI), 5 min, 18:59

[ursaminor]

Mike,
Do you know what tourney this thread is referring to? http://www.network54.com/Forum/243529/thread/1143864956/last-1143869127/NHL+Central+Scoutings+Team+Ontario+Jr.+A+for+Bosto n A Clarkson recruit (Smith) is listed along with RPI (Kerins) and SLU (McKenzie) recruits among others.


Edit: Newer messages give more detail.

[berbs91]

Mike Adessa is coaching two of the teams entered.

It also appears that the Team Minnesota, New England, Ontario, and Michigan are given a clear ride to the Quarter-Finals... I dont think any of the other teams will provide much competition...

http://www.proamhockey.com/pre_draft/predraft_2006.htm

[Bill]

I went to this the year Leech and Janney were draft eligible. There were 4 teams in it - Mass., Minnesota, Michigan, & New England ex Mass -- all were allstar teams - play was exceptional. The attendance in the stands was even more exceptional -- most NHL teams had 3 or 4 reps there including GM's, scouts & even coaches. Jim Johnson was head of central scouting back then and he was there, as well as several D-1 college coaches. An impressive show, all in all.

[MikeR]

2006 Recruits PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Jeremiah Crowe Markham Waxers (OPJHL) 13-0-3-3-10 Season Over
Matt Smith Mississauga Chargers (OPJHL) DNP Season Over
Tim Marks Nepean Raiders (CJHL) 7-6-4-10-10 Trail Pembroke 3-1
Matt Beca Oakville Blades (OPJHL) 17-19-21-40-37 Lead 3-2 Stouffville

Tim Marks had 2 goals in the 5-3 (http://www.cjhl.on.ca/gameday/GAME_D14.HTM)loss to Pembroke. He is 2nd on the team in playoff scoring.

I see Scott Freeman is an alternate on the ProAm PreDraft Showcase for Team Ontario.

[MikeR]

2006 Recruits PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Jeremiah Crowe Markham Waxers (OPJHL) 13-0-3-3-10 Season Over
Matt Smith Mississauga Chargers (OPJHL) DNP Season Over
Tim Marks Nepean Raiders (CJHL) 7-6-4-10-10 Trail Pembroke 3-2
Matt Beca Oakville Blades (OPJHL) 18-20-22-42-39 Tied 3-3 Stouffville

Matt Beca had a PP goal and an assist in Oakville's 4-3 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=300392) loss to Stouffville. Oakville's PK left something to be desired as all of the Spirit's goals were on the PP.

The Nepean Raiders defeated Pembroke, 5-2 (http://www.cjhl.on.ca/gameday/GAME_D15.HTM), to stave off elimination. Tim Marks did not record a point.

[MikeR]

2006 Recruits PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Jeremiah Crowe Markham Waxers (OPJHL) 13-0-3-3-10 Season Over
Matt Smith Mississauga Chargers (OPJHL) DNP Season Over
Tim Marks Nepean Raiders (CJHL) 7-6-4-10-10 Trail Pembroke 3-2
Matt Beca Oakville Blades (OPJHL) 23-20-22-42-39 Season Over

Matt Beca was held scoreless and Oakville Blades lose 4-3 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=301686), relinquishing the series after leading 3-1.

[ursaminor]

Matt Beca was held scoreless and Oakville Blades lose 4-3 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=301686), relinquishing the series after leading 3-1. There seems to be a lot of that around in junior hockey. Three of RPI's recruits, playing in three different leagues, lost after leading 3 games to 1.

[MikeR]

2006 Recruits PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Jeremiah Crowe Markham Waxers (OPJHL) 13-0-3-3-10 Season Over
Matt Smith Mississauga Chargers (OPJHL) DNP Season Over
Tim Marks Nepean Raiders (CJHL) 9-6-5-11-14 Tied Pembroke 3-3
Matt Beca Oakville Blades (OPJHL) 23-20-22-42-39 Season Over

Tim Marks had one secondary assist in Nepean's 3-1 (http://www.cjhl.on.ca/gameday/GAME_D16.HTM) win over Pembroke. Another series where one team was trailing 3-1, and possibility for them to win the series.

Ryan Lasch (29pts) (SCSU) and Jason Walters (20pts) (Union) play for Pembroke.

Tim Marks was the 2nd star of the game. Must have some grit that Rich referenced.;)

[Stemmer]

2006 Recruits PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Jeremiah Crowe Markham Waxers (OPJHL) 13-0-3-3-10 Season Over
Matt Smith Mississauga Chargers (OPJHL) DNP Season Over
Tim Marks Nepean Raiders (CJHL) 9-6-5-11-14 Tied Pembroke 3-3
Matt Beca Oakville Blades (OPJHL) 23-20-22-42-39 Season Over



Tim Marks was the 2nd star of the game. Must have some grit that Rich referenced.;)

That's what I've heard about him. Yes, I really like "grit." I didn't appreciate how important it really is until I started coaching. It's a characteristic that you just can't coach...but you can recruit it! :D

[MikeR]

2006 Recruits PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Jeremiah Crowe Markham Waxers (OPJHL) 13-0-3-3-10 Season Over
Matt Smith Mississauga Chargers (OPJHL) DNP Season Over
Tim Marks Nepean Raiders (CJHL) 10-8-6-14-20 Next: Hawkesbury
Matt Beca Oakville Blades (OPJHL) 23-20-22-42-39 Season Over

Tim Marks, showing some of the skill, had 2 goals and an assist in Nepean's 5-1 (http://www.cjhl.on.ca/gameday/GAME_D17.HTM) win over Pembroke. Nepean plays tonight vs. Hawkesbury.

[Stemmer]

Over the years I think we've had good success with recruits from the Nepean Raiders. Traylen was one who didn't work out as well as he should have.

I used to coach with a former Raider. Now there was a guy who was long on grit...maybe a tad short on skills..but he was about 6 ft 3 and I'd guess 230...lol.

And a heckuva coach! :D

[MikeR]

2006 Recruits PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Jeremiah Crowe Markham Waxers (OPJHL) 13-0-3-3-10 Season Over
Matt Smith Mississauga Chargers (OPJHL) DNP Season Over
Tim Marks Nepean Raiders (CJHL) 11-8-7-15-20 Lead Hawkesbury 1-0
Matt Beca Oakville Blades (OPJHL) 23-20-22-42-39 Season Over

Tim Marks had an assist in Nepean's 4-1 (http://www.cjhl.on.ca/gameday/GAME_C1.HTM) win over Hawkesbury. Nepean continues their run through the CJHL Championship on Thursday.

Full Schedule:
Game 1 Tuesday April 11th @ Nepean 7:30
Game 2 Thursday April 13th @ Hawkesbury 7:30
Game 3 Friday April 14th @ Nepean 7:30
Game 4 Sunday April 16th @ Hawkesbury 7:00
Game 5 Tuesday April 18th @ Nepean 7:30
Game 6 Friday April 21st @ Hawkesbury 7:30
Game 7 Saturday April 22nd @ Nepean 7:30

[Drew]

Clarkson website posted Roll's thought's on the 2006 incoming class. Beca seems to be in the Dodge mold, and Marks looks like an immoveable force in front of the net, Here is your grinder RichS :)

http://clarksonathletics.com/index.asp?path=mhock

[Stemmer]

Yes Drew, Marks appears to be a "grinder with skill." But with the 114 PIMs, how long will it take our cornell friends to start calling him "a goon."

My guess it happens after his first game as a Techer. :D

[Todd '86]

Doesn't Weller hold that title now?

[Drew]

Doesn't Weller hold that title now?

Which title? Goon or Grinder with skill?;)

[Todd '86]

Which title? Goon or Grinder with skill?;)

The title of "goon." Maybe we'll have a "goon squad." :rolleyes:

[Stemmer]

Which title? Goon or Grinder with skill?;)

That's an easy one.

cornell fans call anyone a "goon" who even once throws a nasty check, or flips a puck anywhere near Arrogant Mike or retaliates to a cornell player's check. And when they say "goon", that indicates that the guy has little or no skill.

Case in point...Willie Mitchell. Yeah right, Willie has no skill at all. :rolleyes:

To show how silly this was this year, after one of the cornell RS games, they labelled Nick Dodge a "goon." And what was it he did? Throw a stick over the glass or someother mortal transgression?

Weller has succeeded Nickerson as the Golden Knight most hated by the Lynah faithful. I heard that Bob A made that comment on a broadcast. And we all know that Shawn is a goon and of course has no skill at all. lol....

[MikeR]

2006 Recruits PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Jeremiah Crowe Markham Waxers (OPJHL) 13-0-3-3-10 Season Over
Matt Smith Mississauga Chargers (OPJHL) DNP Season Over
Tim Marks Nepean Raiders (CJHL) 14-9-7-16-26 Trail Hawkesbury 3-1
Matt Beca Oakville Blades (OPJHL) 23-20-22-42-39 Season Over



Go away a few days, and find Nepean down 3-1 in their series with Hawkesbury. Tim Marks added one goal in the three games.

[Brett Gobe]

Go away a few days, and find Nepean down 3-1 in their series with Hawkesbury. Tim Marks added one goal in the three games.
Down 3-1, sounds like they have them right were they want them. :)

[RSTuthill]

Hey, Stemmer and Joe, check your PM's and let me know what you think.

[Drew]

Hey, Stemmer and Joe, check your PM's and let me know what you think.

HMmmmmmmmmm....is this eLynah?

PM me for details;)

[MikeR]

Down 3-1, sounds like they have them right were they want them. :)


Apparently so.:) One down (http://www.cjhl.on.ca/gameday/GAME__C5.HTM), two to go.

[joecct]

Hey, Stemmer and Joe, check your PM's and let me know what you think.Dick

No PM rec'd.

Joe

[Stemmer]

HMmmmmmmmmm....is this eLynah?

PM me for details;)

Drew, you're killin' me...lol.

I loved that one! :D

[Crease Monkey]

He looks like he could be very useful for the team this September. He is eligible to play September 2006. WELCOME MR. MERKOWSKY.:)

Leading scorer....great on the PP with 10 in the 2004-2005 season. Does he come in as a junior or a senior since he has been out for one year?:confused:

[andy]

He looks like he could be very useful for the team this September. He is eligible to play September 2006. WELCOME MR. MERKOWSKY.:)

Leading scorer....great on the PP with 10 in the 2004-2005 season. Does he come in as a junior or a senior since he has been out for one year?:confused:

Where does it say he's playing?

I was led to believe he transfered to Clarkson and gave up hockey to just be a student. For example, he attended *0* functions last year, as in never set foot on the ice for practices, even though he was eligible to practice with the team.

[Crease Monkey]

I didn't realize that he was no longer playing hockey. Too bad for the sport, but if he feels the education is more important and was not going to be able to make a future out of hockey, good for him.

I began talking about it because I was just browsing the lists on USCHO of players who are transferring, leaving for the pros, etc. Here is the link:

http://www.uscho.com/agate/item,earlydepart06.html

[MikeR]

Team Ontario (http://www.pointstreak.com/framed/prostats/teamplayerstats.html?teamid=48807&seasonid=1200), featuring Matt Smith, starts play against Powershack (http://www.pointstreak.com/framed/prostats/teamplayerstats.html?teamid=48805&seasonid=1200) on Friday.

[ursaminor]

Team Ontario (http://www.pointstreak.com/framed/prostats/teamplayerstats.html?teamid=48807&seasonid=1200), featuring Matt Smith, starts play against Powershack (http://www.pointstreak.com/framed/prostats/teamplayerstats.html?teamid=48805&seasonid=1200) on Friday.
and Paul Kerins and Jason Fortino. :D

[MikeR]

and Paul Kerins and Jason Fortino. :D

Nice to see you pick up on that.;) :D

[ursaminor]

Nice to see you pick up on that.;) :D
And a certain unnamed defenseman who will be going to Harvard in 2007 will be playing for Team New England in that tournament. :D RPI almost had three players on the Ontario team as USHR reported a while back that RPI was one of the finalists for Julian Zamparo.

[Drew]

And a certain unnamed defenseman who will be going to Harvard in 2007 will be playing for Team New England in that tournament. :D RPI almost had three players on the Ontario team as USHR reported a while back that RPI was one of the finalists for Julian Zamparo.

Looks like a nice class, Ralph. Given the circumstances, nice to see no one else backed out. As for Huxley, I am sure your boys will remind him who he backed out on. ;)

[ursaminor]

Looks like a nice class, Ralph. Given the circumstances, nice to see no one else backed out. As for Huxley, I am sure your boys will remind him who he backed out on. ;)
Thanks, Drew.

It's one thing when Nick Dodge decided not to go to Princeton, since no one there even answered his phone calls for ages. However, there always were people at the RPI hockey office including the AD, and all the recruits were told that they were still wanted. It's too bad that RPI's fandom is unlikely to raz him when Harvard visits Troy in 2007-8.

[Stemmer]

Thanks, Drew.

It's one thing when Nick Dodge decided not to go to Princeton, since no one there even answered his phone calls for ages. However, there always were people at the RPI hockey office including the AD, and all the recruits were told that they were still wanted. It's too bad that RPI's fandom is unlikely to raz him when Harvard visits Troy in 2007-8.

Ralph, you are the man for the razzing job. Due for a road trip, right? :D

[ursaminor]

Ralph, you are the man for the razzing job. Due for a road trip, right? :D
It needs a whole arena, or at least a section, of fans, not just one old guy. :D

[MikeR]

It needs a whole arena, or at least a section, of fans, not just one old guy. :D


:D Maybe so; but I think one old guy with extraordinary knowledge of underwater acoustics could come up with something focused on a specific Harvard player.;)

[vicb]

Team Ontario won its first game 14-0 over Powershack in the Predraft Showcase Hockey Tournament being held in Boston this weekend. Matt Smith was in goal for the 1st half and got the win. The game was played as 2 25-minute halves. http://www.pointstreak.com/framed/p...l?gameid=310271

Team Ontario plays two games tomorrow, vs North Coast Hockey at 10:40 am and vs Suffolk PAL at 4:10 pm.

[ursaminor]

Team Ontario won its first game 14-0 over Powershack in the Predraft Showcase Hockey Tournament being held in Boston this weekend. Matt Smith was in goal for the 1st half and got the win. The game was played as 2 25-minute halves. http://www.pointstreak.com/framed/p...l?gameid=310271

Team Ontario plays two games tomorrow, vs North Coast Hockey at 10:40 am and vs Suffolk PAL at 4:10 pm.
Vic,
When you plagiarize, at least copy the entire link. :p

[vicb]

Vic,
When you plagiarize, at least copy the entire link. :p

Did not want to contaminate the Roundtable with anything related to RPI Ralph ;) . And continuing yesterdays plagerism:

Team Ontario and North Coast Hockey tied 3-3 this morning. Matt Smith played the entire game. No shots totals given in the box score. Ralph has yet to report the afternoon game results :) .

[vicb]

In my own words, Matt Smith did not play in Team Ontarios's 10-0 win yesterday afternoon. Team Ontario plays at 10:40 AM this morning.

[ursaminor]

In my own words, Matt Smith did not play in Team Ontarios's 10-0 win yesterday afternoon. Team Ontario plays at 10:40 AM this morning.
Smith played in that game and had a shutout. Then, he did not play in the semis. The Finals will be at 3 pm vs. Team New England. (Today's games are each a single 30 minute period.)

[ursaminor]

Did not want to contaminate the Roundtable with anything related to RPI Ralph ;) . Vic, I was referring to the fact that when you copied the link to the boxscore, you copied it as printed with the periods, and thus it doesn't work.

[vicb]

Vic, I was referring to the fact that when you copied the link to the boxscore, you copied it as printed with the periods, and thus it doesn't work.

Thanks, I'll try to remember that next time :) .

Team Ontario lost to Team New England 3-1 in the finals. Matt Smith was the losing goalie.

[Goldie Knight]

Monday, May 15, 2006

Vic,

I've been out of the loop regarding these Team Ontario games. Are any of our Clarkson coaches attending these games?

In the recent tournament posts, does RPI have a recruit who is currently playing? We all know that RPI's most dedicated supporter is Ralph.:)

KNOW NO LIMITS, CLARKSON GOLDEN KNIGHTS.

[vicb]

Monday, May 15, 2006

Vic,

I've been out of the loop regarding these Team Ontario games. Are any of our Clarkson coaches attending these games?

In the recent tournament posts, does RPI have a recruit who is currently playing? We all know that RPI's most dedicated supporter is Ralph.:)

KNOW NO LIMITS, CLARKSON GOLDEN KNIGHTS.

RPI had 2 recruits (Kerins and Fortino) playing on Team Ontario with Matt Smith and one recruit (Huxley) on Team New England that changed his mind and is going to Hahvad (Ask Ralph about him ;) ). Not sure if our coaching staff was there. I would image they were.

[MikeR]

Not sure if our coaching staff was there. I would image they were.

According to the ProAm site....yes (http://www.proamhockey.com/coaches/coach_list.html)

[ursaminor]

one recruit (Huxley) on Team New England that changed his mind and is going to Hahvad (Ask Ralph about him ;) ). No good thug. :D

[vicb]

According to the ProAm site....yes (http://www.proamhockey.com/coaches/coach_list.html)

From the Pro Am site:

George Roll (Clarkson College) :rolleyes:

[MikeR]

One the staff missed out on, by whose choice we'll never know....

Interview with LA Kings Director of Amateur Scouting Al Murray

HF: With your other fifth round pick, you took 19-year-old defenseman Martin Nolet who played last season with Champlain. What’s the story on him?

AM: Martin Nolet played at Cegep. Cegep is a cross between college hockey and university hockey. It’s an intermediate step educationally, between high school and university in Quebec. They have a tier-2 league now, which incorporates these teams. A lot of the Quebec junior teams send their players who aren’t quite ready for the league to this. He wanted to go college, so he’s got a scholarship to the University of Massachusetts for next fall. I know Clarkson and a couple of other schools were interested in him.

He’s a 6’3 guy, who’s a very good skater. He’s got a little bit of time left to put his stamp on whether he wants to be a offensive or defensive defenseman. He’s a good skater who can move the puck and he’s somewhat physical. He’ll have four years to develop at a good NCAA school. We thought he was well worth the gamble.


QUEBEC JUNIOR AAA HOCKEY LEAGUE
Recipients of the Guy-Lafleur Awards of Merit 2005-2006

Martin Nolet (Collège Champlain Cougars of Sherbrooke) – 19-years-old, student in Health Sciences at Collège Champlain, he maintained an 87% academic average. The 6’03, 205 pound defenseman native of Quebec City is currently ranked 100th overall (4th round) for the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, the only listed player of the LHJAAAQ. He recorded 12 points in 19 games with the Cougars (5 goals, 7 assists).