2007 Recruits

[coolhandtouc]

Freeman and Rufenach are actually slated for the 2007 season.


(Sorry, In order to satisfy my own sick organizational compulsions. ;) )

[MikeR]

'07 Recruits will be replacing
(G) Kyle McNulty
(F) Mike Sullivan
(F) Brodie Rutherglen
(F/D) Max Kolu
(D) Michael Grenzy
(D) Matt Curley
(D) Nathan Beausoleil

Also, (F) Ryan Hodkinson could be replaced by an '06 or '07 slot.

[MikeR]

2007 RECRUITS PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Name Team Playoff Scoring Current Status
Scott Freeman Bowmanville Eagles (OPJHL) 10-4-5-9-8 OPJHL Semis
Brian Rufenach Lindsay Muskies (OPJHL) 4-1-1-2-6 Season Over


Freeman returned to action in game 4 of the OPJHL qtrs vs. Port Hope, adding an assist to his totals.

[MikeR]

2007 RECRUITS PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Name Team Playoff Scoring Current Status
Scott Freeman Bowmanville Eagles (OPJHL) 11-5-5-10-8 Lead St. Mike's 1-0
Brian Rufenach Lindsay Muskies (OPJHL) 4-1-1-2-6 Season Over



Scott Freeman scored the GWG (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=300414) in the opening game 2OT win over St. Mike's.

Edit: I forgot to mention this was against future Sluzers (G) Kain Tisi, and (LW) Mike McKenzie

[MikeR]

2007 RECRUITS PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Name Team Playoff Scoring Current Status
Scott Freeman Bowmanville Eagles (OPJHL) 11-5-5-10-8 Lead St. Mike's 1-0
Brian Rufenach Lindsay Muskies (OPJHL) 4-1-1-2-6 Season Over



Scott Freeman and Bowmanville were shutout in their loss to St. Mike's (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/boxscore.html?gameid=300415). The series is tied 1-1.

SLU recruit Kain Tisi was the 2nd star. Mike McKenzie received a fighting major and misconduct at the end of the game.

[MikeR]

2007 RECRUITS PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Name Team Playoff Scoring Current Status
Scott Freeman Bowmanville Eagles (OPJHL) 13-5-5-10-10 Trail St. Mike's 2-1
Brian Rufenach Lindsay Muskies (OPJHL) 4-1-1-2-6 Season Over



St. Mike's pulled the goalie to tie the game in regulation, and winning 3-2 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=300416) in the 1st OT. Scott Freeman did not score, and collected 2 PIM. SLUzer recruit Mike McKenzie assisted on the extra attacker goal. Kain Tisi picked up the win.

[MikeR]

2007 RECRUITS PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Name Team Playoff Scoring Current Status
Scott Freeman Bowmanville Eagles (OPJHL) 13-5-5-10-10 Season Over
Brian Rufenach Lindsay Muskies (OPJHL) 4-1-1-2-6 Season Over


St. Mike's Buzzer advance over the Bowmanville Eagles in the OPJHL. Need another recruit signing for more '07 news!

[Drew]

Looks like we picked up two more recuits for 2007. Julien Cayer will join his brother, David, as a Knight, as well as Brandon DeFazio of Milton (OPJHL). :)

[Chaz]

I looked briefly for any info on these two new additions and couldn't find anything on them. If anyone could post some info it would be greatly appreciated.

[mark0429]

heisenberg has them both listed on his site


Julien Cayer-LW (6/9/06):::::College C.Lemoyne:::::6'2 160 7-6-89::::: (2007 or 2008)

Brandon DeFazio-LW (6/9/06):::::Milton (OPJHL):::::5'11 170 9-13-88:::::36-10-6-16-38

Cayer may want to start putting on some weight.

[Drew]

For the 2007 season we need to replace:
Curley---Defense
Grenzy---Defense
Beausoleil---Defense (already gone)
Sullivan---Wing
Kolu---Defense/Wing
Rutherglen---Wing
McNulty---Goal

We already have these recruits for the 2007 Season:
Rufenach---Defense
Freeman---Wing
Cayer---Wing (07-08)
DeFazio---Wing

Interesting how the recruiting trend seems to be locking up guys 1 1/2 or 2 years in advance. If all the other schools are doing it....we are forced to, or else you miss out on the top talent, but if the the guys don't develop as projected.......quite the double edge sword.

Cheers!
Drew

[vicb]

I looked briefly for any info on these two new additions and couldn't find anything on them. If anyone could post some info it would be greatly appreciated.


Julien Cayer:

He was the 3rd leading scorer on the team. 42 games, 11G, 21A

http://www.sk-hockey.com/sk/stat/stat_player.php?idOrg=10&idSeason=2&idYear=10&idLevel=320&idTeam=2845&imp=1

His stats page and picture:

http://www.sk-hockey.com/sk/stat/profile_player.php?idPlayer=34932&idTeam=2845&idOrg=10&type=P

[Stemmer]

6-2 and 160!

Julien needs to bulk up and hit the weight room. Where did I hear that before? :D

[Goldie Knight]

Monday, June 12, 2006 8:20 AM

Thanks to those who have already posted information about Julien Cayer. If he has the work ethic and ability that his older brother David has, then the Golden Knights will definitely benefit from this agreement. Sometimes only one of David's parents has been able to attend Clarkson's games because the other one was attending Julien's games in Canada. David was Clarkson's second leading scorer last season and is half-way towards reaching membership in the enviable 100 Point Club. I personally am thrilled to know that we will have David's brother as a member of the Golden Knights.

Nothing would make me happier than to have the Stanley Cup, with its guardian Erik Cole, at the Clarkson Reunion this summer.

GOOD LUCK TO THE CAROLINA HURRICANES IN THEIR QUEST TO WIN LORD STANLEY'S CUP.

[MikeR]

Related story on Brandon DeFazio's trade and subsequent increase (http://www.haltonsearch.com/hr/ob/sports/v-printhalton/story/3275395p-3791418c.html)in points production.

Julien was a 8th round pick (http://www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=457745124&id_seance=5) in the QMJHL draft, selected by Baie-Comeau (Drakkar)

[Ron]

Good to see they've put him on a line with Matt Beca as well. I bet this will make things easier for the coaching staff when they're figuring out lines next season!

[MikeR]

Brandon doesn't happen to be the son of Dean DeFazio (http://www.hockeydraftcentral.com/1981/81175.html)(former NHL'er and owner of DeFazio Hockey Camp (http://www.defaziohockey.com/)).

[Brett Gobe]

Brandon doesn't happen to be the son of Dean DeFazio (http://www.hockeydraftcentral.com/1981/81175.html)(former NHL'er and owner of DeFazio Hockey Camp (http://www.defaziohockey.com/)).
Is that a question or a statment Mike? :D

[Ron]

Is that a question or a statment Mike? :D

I think it's a question. But the hockey camp IS in Oakville. Hmmm.

[MikeR]

Is that a question or a statment Mike? :D

:D :D
I'm not sure myself.

[MikeR]

Official announcement from Oakville:

Oakville Blades Scholarship News
June 15th, 2006
The Oakville Blades are pleased to announce that Brandon DeFazio has accepted a full four-year scholarship to Clarkson University that will begin in 2007-08. He will be joining former Blades teammates Matt Beca and Nick Dodge. Congratulations to Brandon and his family!


http://www.oakvilleblades.ca/news_story.php?search=13

[Stemmer]

Ya gotta love that Blades logo, eh Drew? ;)

[MikeR]

Reference to Julien's selection by Baie-Comeau (babelfish translated)

In connection with Julien Cayer, In the local newspaper Objective Full-Day, one can read this. The difficulty with Cayer, it is that it would have déja an offer on the table to join the rows of the American colleges '' We took a chance and we will continue to discuss with him. One never knows what can produire' ' specified the trainer as a chief Éric Dubois...

[blades1]

To answer most of your questions on defazio, i watched him play all year as i am a huge fan of the blades, brandon is the son of dean defazio the former NHL player , he played on the number one team in canada milton until being traded for paul dawson oakvilles captain at the trade deadline since the trade he had 13 pts in 11 gms and in playoffs had 21 pts in 19 gms, he also won the playoff mvp for the blades .... should be a good pick up for clarkson hockey

[Drew]

To answer most of your questions on defazio, i watched him play all year as i am a huge fan of the blades, brandon is the son of dean defazio the former NHL player , he played on the number one team in canada milton until being traded for paul dawson oakvilles captain at the trade deadline since the trade he had 13 pts in 11 gms and in playoffs had 21 pts in 19 gms, he also won the playoff mvp for the blades .... should be a good pick up for clarkson hockey

Thanks, Blades1. What are your thoughts on Beca?

[MikeR]

Julien Cayer was selected in the 3rd round (http://209.172.33.206/SITES/lhjaaaq/index.asp?LOCK=&M=1077&C=32&S=34&L=E&MINI=&SUB=306)by the St Jerome Panthers (LHJAAAQ) in their entry draft.

from http://www.hebdosquebecor.com/mir/06242006/mir_06242006_A14.shtml
We are very happy to have selected Julien Cayer. The year spent, it played with the college Charles-Lemoyne of the League midget AAA. If we had fished out in first round, we would have made the same choice. It is a player skilful and fast with a strong potential ", Hattem commented.

St. Jerome will be the host of the Fred Page Cup this year.

[Drew]

Scott Freeman of the Bowmanville Eagles notches 1g and 1a in the first game of the season.

C'mon MikeR, this is your job ;)

[MikeR]

Here ya go!:D

Add 4 assists for Freeman in a game still going

http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/boxscore.html?gameid=354312

[Drew]

LMAO.......nicely served, sir!

[vicb]

Fri, Sept 15th.
Bowmanville 5 Trenton 4
Scott Freeman with 1 assist

Oakville 2 Hamilton 2
Brandon DeFazio game tying goal on the PP in the 3rd period.

Brian Rufenach has missed the last 3 games for Lindsay. I guess he must be injured?

[MikeR]

We just had too many missed opportunities and we ended up losing Bryan Rufenach to a separated shoulder which was a big loss for us."


http://www.thepost.ca/webapp/sitepages/content.asp?contentid=187636&catname=Local%20Sports&classif=News%20-%20Local

Edit: Another to put in the "where did they go" file:

Julien Cayer/St. Jerome only 1gp in 4 games. Injury?/Left team?/Bench?

[Drew]

Scott Freeman had 3 assists in Bowmanville's 8-6 victory last night over Coburg. :cool:

[MikeR]

2007 RECRUITS STATS UPDATE
Name, Position Team Scoring
Scott Freeman, RW Bowmanville Eagles 4-1-9-10-6
Brandon DeFazio, LW Oakville Blades 2-1-1-2-16
Brian Rufenach, LD Lindsay Muskies 2-0-1-1-0
Julien Cayer, C St. Jerome Pantheres 2-0-2-2

Notes: Rufenach is still out with a separated shoulder. Julien Cayer returned to the ice with an assist in their 4-2 loss to Valleyfield.

[MikeR]

2007 RECRUITS STATS UPDATE
Name, Position Team Scoring
Scott Freeman (http://www.eagleshockey.ca/news_story.php?search=34), RW Bowmanville Eagles 10-4-22-26-12*
Brandon DeFazio, LW Oakville Blades 7-2-5-7-36
Brian Rufenach, LD Lindsay Muskies 2-0-1-1-0**
Julien Cayer, C St. Jerome Pantheres 7-1-6-7-24

* Leads OPJHL
** Separated shoulder

[Drew]

From the Bowmanville website:


PRESS RELEASES

EAGLES BEAT MUSKIES 9-2
October 9th, 2006
The Eagles defeated the visiting Lindsay Muskies 9-2 in what could only be described as a one sided affair. Scoring for the Eagles were Tavis Holden, Kyle Goodchild, David Ross with a pair of goals and Christian Cundari netting a hat-trick.

Scott Freeman and Ben O’Connor added to the count with goals.

The Eagles Scott Freeman leads the OPJAHL in points advancing to an incredible 32 points in twelve games his average is 2.6 goals per game. If Freeman continues his current pace he would score an estimated 127 points this regular season

[MikeR]

2007 RECRUITS STATS UPDATE
Name, Position Team Scoring
Scott Freeman (http://www.eagleshockey.ca/news_story.php?search=34), RW Bowmanville Eagles 13-5-30-35-12* (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=528095&seasonid=1416)
Brandon DeFazio, LW Oakville Blades 11-3-10-13-46 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=565040&seasonid=1416)
Bryan Rufenach, LD Lindsay Muskies 2-0-1-1-0 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=564971&seasonid=1416)**
Julien Cayer (http://209.172.33.206/SITES/obj_album_photos_show.asp?SHOWTITLE=1&SHOWDATE=0&URL=http://209.172.33.206/SITES/lhjaaaq_pantheres&L=E&S=47&MINI=&M=1213&ID=5291), C St. Jerome Pantheres 10-1-10-11-32 (http://www.lhjaaaq.qc.ca/)

* Leads OPJHL
** Separated shoulder

Scott Freeman has been named to the World Jr. A Challenge (http://www.hockeycanada.ca/index.cfm/ci_id/19968/la_id/1.htm) East Team (http://www.hockeycanada.ca/index.cfm/ci_id/22730/la_id/1/document/1/re_id/0), joining other notables such as Keif Orsini (Maine recruit and Julien Cayer's teammate), Louie Caporusso (Michigan recruit), and Brendan Smith (UWUSS recruit).

RPI recruit Joel Malchuk has been named to the West Team (http://www.mjhlhockey.ca/news_item.aspx?news_id=280) GO EAST!

[Goldie Knight]

Saturday, October 14, 2006 8:30 AM

Mike,

Last weekend in the Barben Rooms following the Saturday knight game, a highly touted Clarkson recruit by the name of Brian Rufenach was introduced as a member of the Class of 2007. I wondered why Brian was there for both knights, but my question was answered when you mentioned he has a separated shoulder. Brian seemed very comfortable mingling and talking with the Golden Knights. He comes to Clarkson with excellent ratings, which is nothing but good news for Golden Knights' fans.

Brian is another example of the extraordinary job our coaches have done with recruiting. I think Clarkson leads the ECAC with nine draft picks on its roster this season. After the first three games of this young season, I have absolute optimism about how well the Golden Knights will do this year.

KNOW NO LIMITS, CLARKSON GOLDEN KNIGHTS

[ursaminor]

RPI recruit Joel Malchuk has been name to the West Team (http://www.mjhlhockey.ca/news_item.aspx?news_id=280) GO EAST! GO WEST! :p

[MikeR]

Durham region article on Freeman's selection (http://www.durhamregion.com/dr/sports/story/3733308p-4315542c.html)to the WJrA Challenge East Squad

[MikeR]

2007 RECRUITS STATS UPDATE
Name, Position Team Scoring
Scott Freeman (http://www.eagleshockey.ca/news_story.php?search=34), RW Bowmanville Eagles 17-14-33-47-16* (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=528095&seasonid=1416)
Brandon DeFazio, LW Oakville Blades 13-4-11-15-63 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=565040&seasonid=1416)
Bryan Rufenach, LD Lindsay Muskies 2-0-1-1-0 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=564971&seasonid=1416)**
Julien Cayer (http://209.172.33.206/SITES/obj_album_photos_show.asp?SHOWTITLE=1&SHOWDATE=0&URL=http://209.172.33.206/SITES/lhjaaaq_pantheres&L=E&S=47&MINI=&M=1213&ID=5291), C St. Jerome Pantheres 12-1-12-13-34 (http://www.lhjaaaq.qc.ca/)

* Leads OPJHL
** Separated shoulder

Scott Freeman scored 4 goals in his most recent outing, possibly in response to the OPJHL forum banter...:rolleyes:

[SpongeRob]

Bandon DeFazio.......63 PIM's in 13 games!?:eek: Somebody wants to break Nickerson's record!

[MikeR]

An excerpt from the USHR report, don't know if this would be '07 or '08 but:

"Salisbury senior defenseman Kevin Quick, a Tampa Bay third-round draft pick, who, by the way, played very well at the Lightning’s rookie camp, has narrowed his college choices to Clarkson, Michigan, Ohio State, and Providence. He is currently taking his official visits and will make a decision in November."

Sounds like he would be a great pick up for us....and better yet, nice to see him consider a small school among the behemoths.

Saw that over on the UNH thread as well...Would be a nice recruit for '08. Hopefully Phil Paquet is letting Kevin know the great team Coach Roll & staff are building here.

Highly publicized to say the least
http://hockeysfuture.com/prospect/kevin_quick
http://www.boltprospects.com/node/1501
http://www.boltprospects.com/kevin-quick
http://mckeenshockey.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=512935
http://www.tampabaylightning.com/tbl/content.cfm?pageid=1653

Edit: Assuming he makes his official visit by Thanksgiving...that would either be the Q or Princeton game @ Cheel. I'd assume he was an '07 if he went to Clarkson, and based on his performance @ the Lightning prospect camp.



http://hockeysfuture.com/article.php?sid=8938&mode=threaded&order=0

Kevin Quick, D
Selected 3rd round, 78th overall, Salisbury Prep (U.S. High School)
DOB: March 29, 1988, Height: 6’0, Weight: 175 lbs.

The Lightning were able to fill another hole with their second selection, choosing high-school defenseman Kevin Quick in the third round. Quick spent last season playing high-school hockey for Salisbury Prep in Massachusetts, where he picked up 23 points in 28 games.

Quick is a strong two-way defenseman countering great creativity in the offensive end with responsible play in his own end, as well as excellent foot speed and quickness. Adept at controlling the power play, Quick is willing and able to dispense the puck, but also has a great shot in his repertoire. With only Doug O’Brien in the system bringing even a modicum of power play strength, any addition would be an asset. Quick’s dynamic offensive presence helps to bolster the rear attack for the Lightning future. Though it is far too early to know for certain, Quick’s presence in the Lightning system should serve as insurance in case Dan Boyle should leave the Lightning when he becomes eligible for free agency – so long as Quick live up to his initial billing.

Quick is as of yet uncommitted college-wise, but still has another year to make up his mind about the college ranks, and to further hone his game in the hopes of attracting collegiate attention in his post-draft season.

Hopefully,
this (http://www.qnhl.com/Who-knows-somethin-about-Kevin-Quickthe-correct-question-other-was-a-typo-t-1203-2.html)is in order of preference

Report from Lightning prospect camp
Feaster called this week's prospect conditioning camp a worthy investment of time and money.

If there were a camp MVP, Feaster said Kevin Quick, the team's third-round pick in the 2006 draft, would earn the title. The GM said Quick was unbelievable in the five scrimmage games and is speaking to the defenseman and his parents about playing junior level hockey next year instead of returning to prep school on Connecticut in order to "accelerate" his progress.


Obviously not successful with getting him to move to the USHL (or other JrA) as he is playing with Salisbury again.

[MikeR]

Central Scouting released their "Players to Watch (http://centralscouting.nhl.com/csmenu.nsf/public?openframeset&login=1)" list, included were:

Scott Freeman
Julien Cayer
Bryan Rufenach (limited viewing)

2006-07 NHL Central Scouting "PRELIMINARY RANKING" to be posted in Nov '06.

[ursaminor]

Central Scouting released their "Players to Watch (http://centralscouting.nhl.com/csmenu.nsf/public?openframeset&login=1)" list, included were:

Scott Freeman
Julien Cayer
Bryan Rufenach (limited viewing)

2006-07 NHL Central Scouting "PRELIMINARY RANKING" to be posted in Nov '06.

username: public access
password: hockey 2004

The spaces are needed.

[MikeR]

2007 RECRUITS STATS UPDATE
Name, Position Team Scoring
Scott Freeman (http://www.eagleshockey.ca/news_story.php?search=34), RW Bowmanville Eagles 19-16-37-53-20* (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=528095&seasonid=1416)
Brandon DeFazio, LW Oakville Blades 16-6-14-20-65 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=565040&seasonid=1416)
Bryan Rufenach, LD Lindsay Muskies 3-0-2-2-0 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=564971&seasonid=1416)**
Julien Cayer (http://209.172.33.206/SITES/obj_album_photos_show.asp?SHOWTITLE=1&SHOWDATE=0&URL=http://209.172.33.206/SITES/lhjaaaq_pantheres&L=E&S=47&MINI=&M=1213&ID=5291), C St. Jerome Pantheres 14-1-13-14-38 (http://www.lhjaaaq.qc.ca/)

* Leads OPJHL

Rufenach returns (http://www.lindsaymuskies.com/GameReports/TrentonA29Oct06L5-6OT.html)

Scott Freeman continued his scoring fest before heading off (http://www.durhamregion.com/dr/sports/story/3753957p-4340272c.html) to the World JrA tournament

Hopefully, the Bonesaw brigade led by Goldie can give potential Knight, Kevin Quick, a warm introduction to Cheel, their fans, and some great hockey!

[MikeR]

Scott Freeman continued his scoring fest before heading off (http://www.durhamregion.com/dr/sports/story/3753957p-4340272c.html) to the World JrA tournament
Exhibition Results:
Canada East defeated Melfort/Nipawin (http://www.melfortmustangs.com/news_item.aspx?news_id=388)4-3;
Canada West defeated Weyburn 12-0!:eek:

[MikeR]

Scott Freeman scored 4 goals in his most recent outing, possibly in response to the OPJHL forum banter...:rolleyes:

Apparently some comments made on an internet board (http://www.network54.com/Forum/441519/) made news (http://www.durhamregion.com/dr/sports/story/3753954p-4340256c.html) in Bowmanville

[Brett Gobe]

Apparently, there isn't much to talk about in Bowmanville.

miker - the comment board needs a login.

[MikeR]

Apparently, there isn't much to talk about in Bowmanville.

miker - the comment board needs a login.

username: KnightFans
password: greengold

Please be careful;)

[ursaminor]

username: KnightFans
password: greengold

Please be careful;)

Mike,
Does that account work, or did it realize that I am not a Golden Knight fan? ;)

[Brett Gobe]

Kevin Quick picked Michigan.

http://westerncollegehockey.blogspot.com

[MikeR]

Thanks Brett - saw that on the feed, Quick could have been an incredible player on the Knight blueline...if only for a year, maybe 2.

[Brett Gobe]

Thanks Brett - saw that on the feed, Quick could have been an incredible player on the Knight blueline...if only for a year, maybe 2.

Very true, but I think it speaks to the coaching staff that Clarkson was in the final four schools. The blue chips will come eventually.

[MikeR]

Scott Freeman and Canada East take on Belarus tonight at 7:30. Unfortunately, the webcast is of primarily Group A games (Yorkton based - Canada West)

[MikeR]

World Junior A Challenge Coverage
11/06/2006
TORONTO (SMCS) - The St. Michael's Buzzers are pleased to announce that an agreement has been worked out with TSN (the exclusive video rights holder for all Team Canada sanctioned events) which will allow for the presentation of highlights packages post-game starting with games on and after November 11th for Team Canada East. As well, recent developments have seen Hockey Canada allow for the CJAHL to broadcast live game coverage of the Team Canada West games. The Buzzers will be looking in to providing similar coverage of the East games where possible - an annoucement will follow on that in the coming days. Be sure to check with the St. Michael's Buzzers website, http://www.stmichaelsbuzzers.com for updated information on the progress of Team Canada East and the upcoming highlight and potential game broadcast packages, available in high definition quality.

Slick website (http://www.stmichaelsbuzzers.com/buzzers_new/default.aspx) compared to most in the CJAHL ranks

[MikeR]

Scott Freeman assisted on the first goal (PP) in Canada east 4-1 (http://www.leaguestat.com/hockeycanada/WJA/en/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1059) win over Slovakia

[MikeR]

Scott Freeman scored 2 goals, including the GWG, in Canada East 4-1 (http://www.leaguestat.com/hockeycanada/WJA/en/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1061) win over Germany.


Edit: He was named player of the game as well. He capitalized on the German error that is referenced in the game summary (http://www.hockeycanada.ca/2/2/8/8/8/index1.shtml)


Edit: btw, the LOI period started today

[Ron]

Awesome. Hopefully he'll have a nice souvenir for his mantle.

[Drew]

Just noticed....Rufenach returned to the line up for the Lindsey Muskies, scored 2 goals and 3 assists against Cobourg on Friday night.

[vicb]

Brian Rufenach 10 games 4 goals and 10 assists
Scott Freeman 22 games 17 goals and 43 assists
Louke Oakley 26 games 10 goals and 31 assists
Corey Tamblyn 23 games 2 goals and 17 assists
Brandon DeFazio 26 games 11 goals and 23 assists
Julien Cayer 20 games 3 goals and 15 assists

[JR]

http://cdn.nhl.com/futures/cssrankings/css_uswatchlist.pdf

Freeman and Cayer are listed as "B" players and Rufenach was slotted under limited viewing.

[MikeR]

2007 RECRUITS STATS UPDATE
Name, Position Team Scoring
Scott Freeman (http://www.eagleshockey.ca/news_story.php?search=34), RW Bowmanville Eagles 23-18-43-61-20* (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=528095&seasonid=1416)
Brandon DeFazio, LW Oakville Blades 26-11-23-34-97 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=565040&seasonid=1416)
Bryan Rufenach, LD Lindsay Muskies 10-4-10-14-6 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=564971&seasonid=1416)
Julien Cayer (http://209.172.33.206/SITES/obj_album_photos_show.asp?SHOWTITLE=1&SHOWDATE=0&URL=http://209.172.33.206/SITES/lhjaaaq_pantheres&L=E&S=47&MINI=&M=1213&ID=5291), C St. Jerome Pantheres 20-3-15-18-48** (http://www.lhjaaaq.qc.ca/)

* Leads OPJHL
** Leads team rookies

Don't know if I shared this previously on my google reader (http://www.google.com/reader/shared/00348878331679011382), but here is a brief article on Scott Freeman's experience (http://www.durhamregion.com/dr/sports/story/3783584p-4375942c.html) at the Jr A challenge

[ursaminor]

Central Scouting released their "Players to Watch (http://centralscouting.nhl.com/csmenu.nsf/public?openframeset&login=1)" list, included were:

Scott Freeman
Julien Cayer
Bryan Rufenach (limited viewing)

2006-07 NHL Central Scouting "PRELIMINARY RANKING" to be posted in Nov '06.

Rufenach was moved to the B list on Sunday.

[MikeR]

Rufenach was moved to the B list on Sunday.


Thanks Ralph,
also noticed that Rufenach and Freeman made the CJAHL East Prospect Team, tournament to be held 12/11-12/13 (http://www.cjahl.com/events/pginfo.htm)

East Roster is posted on the central scouting site, the West roster is posted at www.cjahl.com

Edit: East roster now posted on the cjahl site, and Louke Oakley is on the prospect team as well.

[MikeR]

Here's a character player that we missed out on to major junior, and probably would have like during the SCSU series..

http://www.hfxnews.ca/index.cfm?sid=9847&sc=3

"He's a guy who brings 100 per cent effort every time he steps on the ice," Mooseheads head coach Cam Russell said after yesterday's practice at the Metro Centre.

"He's one of the top three guys on this team as far as work ethic goes. I'd love to see it from everybody."

[Drew]

Some quotes from Freeman after the prospects showdown:

http://www.ontariohockey.com/article_details.asp?League_No=482&Player_No=308529&Team_No=15878

[MikeR]

2007 RECRUITS STATS UPDATE
Name, Position Team Scoring
Scott Freeman (http://www.eagleshockey.ca/news_story.php?search=34), RW Bowmanville Eagles 32-23-53-76-31*% (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=528095&seasonid=1416)
Brandon DeFazio, LW Oakville Blades 35-12-26-38-110$ (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=565040&seasonid=1416)
Bryan Rufenach, LD Lindsay Muskies 17-5-13-18-14 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=564971&seasonid=1416)
Julien Cayer (http://209.172.33.206/SITES/obj_album_photos_show.asp?SHOWTITLE=1&SHOWDATE=0&URL=http://209.172.33.206/SITES/lhjaaaq_pantheres&L=E&S=47&MINI=&M=1213&ID=5291), C St. Jerome Pantheres 28-4-16-20-74@^ (http://www.lhjaaaq.qc.ca/)
% Bowmanville leads the OPJHL East standings, with Wellington close behind.
$ Oakville leads the OPJHL West standings.
^ St. Jerome leads the Drolet Division.
* Leads OPJHL (teammate David Ross is catching him fast, maybe in an effort to get an NCAA offer?)
@ Leads team rookies

[MikeR]

140. Scott Freeman
207. Bryan Rufenach

ID: public access
pasword: hockey 2004

(make sure to put in the spaces)

[ursaminor]

140. Scott Freeman
207. Bryan Rufenach

ID: public access
pasword: hockey 2004

(make sure to put in the spaces)

Mike,
I recently found out you can enter the username and password in the URL as http://centralscouting.nhl.com/csmenu.nsf/public?openframeset&login=1&username=public%20access&password=hockey%202004, and if you save that in your favorites, you can forget about separately entering the username and password.

[MikeR]

2007 RECRUITS STATS UPDATE
Name, Position Team Scoring
Scott Freeman (http://www.eagleshockey.ca/news_story.php?search=34), RW Bowmanville Eagles 40-31-59-90-33 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=528095&seasonid=1416)
Brandon DeFazio, LW Oakville Blades 45-12-32-44-126 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=565040&seasonid=1416)
Bryan Rufenach, LD Lindsay Muskies 28-10-20-30-28 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=564971&seasonid=1416)



I will probably move Cayer to '08, as I have seen reports that he is planning on another year with St. Jerome.

[placid]

2007 RECRUITS STATS UPDATE
Name, Position Team Scoring
Scott Freeman (http://www.eagleshockey.ca/news_story.php?search=34), RW Bowmanville Eagles 40-31-59-90-33 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=528095&seasonid=1416)
Brandon DeFazio, LW Oakville Blades 45-12-32-44-126 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=565040&seasonid=1416)
Bryan Rufenach, LD Lindsay Muskies 28-10-20-30-28 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=564971&seasonid=1416)
Julien Cayer (http://209.172.33.206/SITES/obj_album_photos_show.asp?SHOWTITLE=1&SHOWDATE=0&URL=http://209.172.33.206/SITES/lhjaaaq_pantheres&L=E&S=47&MINI=&M=1213&ID=5291), C St. Jerome Pantheres 35-5-21-26-78 (http://www.lhjaaaq.qc.ca/)


I will probably move Cayer to '08, as I have seen reports that he is planning on another year with St. Jerome.

George Roll already said in the newspapers that Cayer is an 08 guy
so that's correct

[Goldie Knight]

January 29, 2007 8:30 PM

Hey Mike,

I think it is a good assumption that Julien will begin playing at Clarkson in the 2008 ~ 2009 season. Wait until you see him. He is very tall, so much taller than his brother David, and he is very pleasant and easy to talk to. When there is not a conflict between his games and David's, Julien oftentimes comes to Cheel to watch the Golden Knights.

Thanks, Mike, for all the good newsworthy items you bring to our Roundtable.

KNOW NO LIMITS, CLARKSON GOLDEN KNIGHTS.

[MikeR]

Thanks Placid - I don't get NESN;)...or the WDT.

Scott Freeman was named the OPJHL MVP, although you would be hard pressed to find it on their site as of today. Freeman/Oakley's Eagles take on the Muskies, and could possibly be matched in the playoffs (http://www.durhamregion.com/dr/sports/story/3861387p-4468157c.html).

Use this link (http://www.ohahockey.org/news_story.php?id=362) to the recap of the OPJHL All-Star game...not much to report, except Freeman/Rufenach's South-East Team got beat 8-2. Not sure how much of a "game" it really was.

[MikeR]

Women get 2007 recruit (http://www.yorkregion.com/yr/yr4/YR_News/Sports/story/3869982p-4476956c.html)

Melissa Waldie (http://www.pwhl.ca/leagues/rosters_profile.cfm?clientID=2285&teamID=90794&leagueID=5478&playerID=233124), 4th in the league in scoring, and member of Team Ontario. Christine Bailkowski (http://www.girlshockey-centralyork.com/league.php?scriptName=LEAGUEINFO&leagueID=11369&leagueInfoID=26035) also played for Aurora Jr Panthers.

[MikeR]

Scott Freeman had two PP goals (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/boxscore.html?gameid=355853) to help Bowmanville clinch the OPJHL East RS Championship over the Dukes (http://www.durhamregion.com/dr/sports/story/3870479p-4477511c.html). Eagles will face Rufenach's Muskies in the 1st round of playoffs.

[MikeR]

I didn't start following the OPJHL playoffs until today, whereupon I found this:

The Eagles were without two key members tonight as both Scott Freeman and Kyle Goodchild were out of the lineup with illness and are doubtful for the rest of this series Apparently the illness is the flu.

The Eagles lead the Muskies 2-1 in the best of seven, after Lindsay won 4-2 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/boxscore.html?gameid=451565) (Rufenach with a goal) yesterday.

Brandon DeFazio has 3pts in 2gp (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=565040&seasonid=1653). Oakville leads Mississauga 3-0 (http://www.haltonsearch.com/hr/ob/sports/story/3879660p-4487707c.html).

We decided from the start that we'd go out and send a message," said Blades forward Brandon DeFazio, who niftily set up two of Chase Langeraap's three goals in the contest. "We wanted to take their confidence away early."

The Blades had struggled for a couple weeks after making several moves at the trade deadline, but appear to be back in fine form.

"It is tough when you play with a group of guys (most of the season) and then have these new guys, who had the potential to be amazing," DeFazio said. "It always takes a few games to jell a team together, but the guys have come in the room and it feels like they have been here all year."

[ursaminor]

New Clarkson recruit:

http://www.nhjrmonarchs.com/pizzo.html

[MikeR]

Thanks Ralph!

Another skilled skater on the defensive end.

He was selected to the EJHL All-star team this year, and previously played with the Rochester (Jr B) Americans, and the NYS Select 17 team ('87) with SLU recruit Aaron Bogosian

[Drew]

I was wondering how Ralph scooped MikeR on the new recruit, then I looked at the time of his post, it was easy pickings Ralph :D . He is not high on Heisenberg's rankings, but that certainly does not mean much. His coaches certainly speak highly of him, as do the credentials MikeR had posted. Seems to say all the right things in the Jr. Monarchs press release. Sounds like a "team" player. Any info on who else was recruiting him?
So for 2007 we have:
Defazio LW
Freeman RW/C
Rufenach LD
Pizzo LD

Welcome to the KNIGHTS, Tom!
LGT!

[FireKnight]

I checked out his stats and a little bit about the Jr. Monarchs in general. They seem to have a pretty good level of competition. The only thing I'm scared about is 94 penalty minutes in 41 games, we don't need him and Paquet in the box together. :eek:

In the edit ... he does sound like the typical Clarkson recruit. Good player, team player, strong character. We do get our share of draft picks, but I clearly think the thing that sets us ahead is the type of character we recruit.

[MikeR]

I was wondering how Ralph scooped MikeR on the new recruit, then I looked at the time of his post, it was easy pickings Ralph :D . Any info on who else was recruiting him?

Welcome to the KNIGHTS, Tom!
LGT!

:D Ralph has inside connections ;) , although this time I believe he was checking up on RPI recruit Justin Smith.....well, and the time beat me - I still haven't figured out Ralph's sleep time - somewhere between 9pm and anytime after midnight.:eek: :)

I'll see if I can find anything regarding his other options, not likely, but you never know.

[ursaminor]

:D Ralph has inside connections ;) , although this time I believe he was checking up on RPI recruit Justin Smith.....well, and the time beat me - I still haven't figured out Ralph's sleep time - somewhere between 9pm and anytime after midnight.:eek: :)

I'll see if I can find anything regarding his other options, not likely, but you never know.

I saw it on Heisenberg's website. I decided to post the team's announcement since it was more informative.

As to Justin Smith, I still can't figure out how anyone can go 10-6-16 in his first 8 games, and then go 0-6-6 in his next 34 games. He hasn't scored a goal in 37 games after scoring 10 in his first 5. At least he has a year to get out of his slump. http://www.pointstreak.com/framed/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=911187&seasonid=1330&numgames=all

Sleep? What is that? :D

[Brett Gobe]

Haven't you guys figured out that Ralph is a robot, prorgrammed only to post on college hockey message boards and fall off bicycles?

:D

[ursaminor]

I was wondering how Ralph scooped MikeR on the new recruit, then I looked at the time of his post, it was easy pickings Ralph :D .

Hey, MikeR,

Check Heisenberg again. :D

[LGTecher]

Another recruit...RD this time. As reported at Heisenburg:

Dan Reed-RD (2/22/07) Salisbury Prep 6'1 190 7-18-88

[MikeR]

Hey, MikeR,

Check Heisenberg again. :D

Sheesh! :D I go away for 2 minutes;) ....these recruits need to call my batphone!


Edit:
Dan Reed - Salisbury Prep (http://www.salisburyschool.org/admissions/news/news_detail.asp?newsid=127090&groupid=121&egroupid=71) (1-8-9): wouldn't worry about the stats as Kevin Quick (Michigan) has 10pts, and another top level player, Nick Jaskowiak (was a Harvard recruit..) has 8 pts.

Played for Cole's alma mater, Oswego High prior to Salibury Prep. Maybe someone familiar with the Oswego will have additional details. Oswego High was ranked #1 during '05-'06.

Played in the Empire State games

[Brett Gobe]

Wonder if these two were in the stands for the RPI game?

[vicb]

Defazio LW
Freeman RW/C
Rufenach LD
Pizzo LD
Reed RD
And I will Include Potter G

Replacing
Curley---Defense
Grenzy---Defense
Beausoleil---Defense (already gone)
Sullivan---Wing
Kolu---Defense/Wing
Rutherglen---Wing
McNulty---Goal

Looks like we probably need one more forward to complete this class.

[Earl_Leatherland]

I was wondering how Ralph scooped MikeR on the new recruit,

I'm good. Just call it a gift.

[ursaminor]

There doesn't seem to be a Clarkson women's recruit thread for 2007, so I'll post this here rather than start a new thread.

Article about a potential recruit who is being recruited by Clarkson as well as Dartmouth and Yale: http://www.ammfhl-hockey.ca/Bulletin_Board_Content/PostSecondaryOptions.htm


Now back to trying to figure out why the Warner Warriors, where RPI recruit Kendra Dunlop plays, are ineligible for the AMMWHL playoffs. :D


Edit: One CCT lost to UConn: http://www.ammfhl-hockey.ca/Bulletin_Board_Content/Sydor_Article.htm

[endtoend]

Sheesh! :D I go away for 2 minutes;) ....these recruits need to call my batphone!


Edit:
Dan Reed - Salisbury Prep (http://www.salisburyschool.org/admissions/news/news_detail.asp?newsid=127090&groupid=121&egroupid=71) (1-8-9): wouldn't worry about the stats as Kevin Quick (Michigan) has 10pts, and another top level player, Nick Jaskowiak (was a Harvard recruit..) has 8 pts.

Played for Cole's alma mater, Oswego High prior to Salibury Prep. Maybe someone familiar with the Oswego will have additional details. Oswego High was ranked #1 during '05-'06.

Played in the Empire State games

Dan Reed - 04-05 NY State Champion Mcquaid Jesuit HS- Rochester, NY First Team All-State, Empire Games Gold Medalist, U-17 USA Select Festival
05-06 NE Prep Champs - Salisbury , 06-07 First line D - Partnered with K Quick(Michigan).

[FireKnight]

From Salisbury Prep Website. Nice to see someone we took from SLU :)...

Dan Reed, a sixth form defenseman from Walworth, NY, and a key member of last season's New England Championship team, recently chose to attend Clarkson University next fall. Reed chose Clarkson over many of its top competitors, including St. Lawrence, Vermont, Brown, Dartmouth, and Yale. He chose Clarkson for a variety of reasons, such as its proximity to home, its nationally ranked hockey program, and the possibility of studying Engineering, as it is a field that Reed is interested in pursuing. Clarkson competes in the highly competitive ECAC Hockey Conference. As a Golden Knight, Reed will have the opportunity to compete against many current and former teammates in the coming years.

Reed has had a great career at Salisbury, and in his own words: "Salisbury has provided a platform for me to succeed both academically and athletically at one of the highest high school levels. The faculty and coaches here all gave me the best opportunity to succeed."

[ChuckNajimy]

From Salisbury Prep Website. Nice to see someone we took from SLU :)...

Dan Reed, a sixth form defenseman from Walworth, NY, and a key member of last season's New England Championship team, recently chose to attend Clarkson University next fall. Reed chose Clarkson over many of its top competitors, including St. Lawrence, Vermont, Brown, Dartmouth, and Yale. He chose Clarkson for a variety of reasons, such as its proximity to home, its nationally ranked hockey program, and the possibility of studying Engineering, as it is a field that Reed is interested in pursuing. Clarkson competes in the highly competitive ECAC Hockey Conference. As a Golden Knight, Reed will have the opportunity to compete against many current and former teammates in the coming years.

Reed has had a great career at Salisbury, and in his own words: "Salisbury has provided a platform for me to succeed both academically and athletically at one of the highest high school levels. The faculty and coaches here all gave me the best opportunity to succeed."

When is the last time we had an enginering major on the hockey team?

[FireKnight]

When is the last time we had an enginering major on the hockey team?

I think we have someone on the current team who is an engineering major... I know we only had one in my 4 year stay in Potsdam.

Ty Mason is an E&M (formerly ID) major. Jon Marshall is an EE.

Brodie Rutherglen majors in biomolecular science... it's not engineering, but it sounds impressive.

[ChuckNajimy]

When is the last time we had an enginering major on the hockey team?

Jon Marshall (soph) Electrical Engineering major

Lots of Business Majors on the team now. A couple of liberal arts and these:

Ty Mason E&M
Brodie Rutherglenn Biomolecular Science
Kyle McNulty Chemistry

[Chaz]

Dan Reed - 04-05 NY State Champion Mcquaid Jesuit HS- Rochester, NY First Team All-State, Empire Games Gold Medalist, U-17 USA Select Festival
05-06 NE Prep Champs - Salisbury , 06-07 First line D - Partnered with K Quick(Michigan).

Pretty impressive resume'. Especially like the idea that the coaching staff was able to convince him to choose Clarkson over so many good schools. I have a gut feeling that if Clarkson continues to enjoy it's recent success, it will have a snowball effect as far the recruiting goes. It appears to have already started.:D

[Stemmer]

Pretty impressive resume'. Especially like the idea that the coaching staff was able to convince him to choose Clarkson over so many good schools. I have a gut feeling that if Clarkson continues to enjoy it's recent success, it will have a snowball effect as far the recruiting goes. It appears to have already started.:D

"over so many other good schools."

;)

[MikeR]

I have a gut feeling that if Clarkson continues to enjoy it's recent success, it will have a snowball effect as far the recruiting goes. It appears to have already started.:D

Although Bolin is not highly recruited, this is the feeling you hope most recruits will share:
I’d love to go to Clarkson,” said Bolin. “That’d be my dream school. I’ve played in their rink – it’s a beautiful rink. I’d love to be a part of that organization and be a member of that community. I think it would be a great experience.”
http://www.hockeyjournal.com/juniors/200703/20070303JuniorsBolin.htm


and a good "brother" story
http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070303/SPORTS/203030349/-1/news

[MikeR]

2007 RECRUITS PLAYOFF STATS UPDATE
Name, Position Team Scoring
Scott Freeman (http://www.eagleshockey.ca/news_story.php?search=34), RW Bowmanville Eagles 6-1-4-5-4 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=528095&seasonid=1416)
Brandon DeFazio, LW Oakville Blades 9-2-4-6-12 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=565040&seasonid=1416)
Bryan Rufenach, LD Lindsay Muskies 5-1-2-3-8 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=564971&seasonid=1416)


Not a good playoff season for the Knight recruits. Eagles upset by the Voyageurs (2nd round), Oakville beat by Hamilton (2nd round), and the Muskies beat by the Eagles in the first round.

Freeman was sick, then injured (concussion?), missing 4 games.

[FireKnight]

Nobody else posted it here yet, so I thought I might share a little "inside" information. In talking with a BMOC from Clarkson Friday Knight, we aren't done with our 2007 class yet. Apparently we have a couple very impressive players from the opposite side of the pond in our crosshairs. :D

[Drew]

Nobody else posted it here yet, so I thought I might share a little "inside" information. In talking with a BMOC from Clarkson Friday Knight, we aren't done with our 2007 class yet. Apparently we have a couple very impressive players from the opposite side of the pond in our crosshairs. :D

The only thing that scares me about this is they maybe waiting for some scholarships to "open up", before signing. :( However, such is the nature of the beast.

[FireKnight]

So true Drew. If we want a team that will go carry our torch so well, there are the unfortunate rainstorms we have to go through. However, some of the international (not Canada, because that's just USA North) players of the past have qualified for academic scholarships. I don't believe Mikko Tavi or Marko Tuomainen were on our list of 18 scholarships (I remember them being brought up with the whining (read as Cornell) about those teams and the fact that Conroy's mother working for Clarkson gave them an additional "free" scholarship). They also said the players from Finland were on academic scholarship as part of international programs run by the University.

[MikeR]

Apparently we have a couple very impressive players from the opposite side of the pond in our crosshairs. :D

Any of these players?? (http://hfboards.com/showpost.php?p=4113401&postcount=1)

[FireKnight]

Honestly no idea Mike. I think he said we had one student-athlete from Finland and one from Sweden on the way this fall. If he mentioned a name, it would've just been jibberish to me.

[vicb]

Honestly no idea Mike. I think he said we had one student-athlete from Finland and one from Sweden on the way this fall. If he mentioned a name, it would've just been jibberish to me.


Not sure he said they were definitely on the way this fall. I thought I heard him say that we were very interested in them and they appeared to be interested in us. He did say at least one of the guys was a "VERY ELITE" player.

[joecct]

There's a 1990 forward with a familiar last name, but that would be for 08 or 09.

[FireKnight]

Assuming their list was spelled correctly Joe .. our alum is Tuomainen, different name ;).

[MikeR]

Assuming their list was spelled correctly Joe .. our alum is Tuomainen, different name ;).

Their list is correct. I checked a few of the names.

http://mckeenshockey.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=4&pr_key=50925

[Brett Gobe]

Very elite player, comes from Finland, has interest in the school, and a possible Clarkson connection....


Matt Nickerson is coming back?

[joecct]

Very elite player, comes from Finland, has interest in the school, and a possible Clarkson connection....


Matt Nickerson is coming back?When I last looked, Matt's in Idaho.

[MikeR]

Not sure he said they were definitely on the way this fall. I thought I heard him say that we were very interested in them and they appeared to be interested in us. He did say at least one of the guys was a "VERY ELITE" player.

Review of some of the players in the SM-liiga (Finnish Jr. A) - maybe a TPS player? (http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/9169)

[Stemmer]

Well now, if we land another Finnish kid, will we hear more whining from Central New York? :rolleyes:

Last I talked to Mikko Olilla (feb '06), he was doing grad work at Yale. He earned two degrees at Tech in 3 years, then played his 4th season as a grad student.

Not bad for one of those kids who slipped in thanks to lax admission requirements, eh?

[Drew]

Did they mention the position? What if it is a goalie?

[Todd '86]

Well now, if we land another Finnish kid, will we hear more whining from Central New York? :rolleyes:

Last I talked to Mikko Olilla (feb '06), he was doing grad work at Yale. He earned two degrees at Tech in 3 years, then played his 4th season as a grad student.

Not bad for one of those kids who slipped in thanks to lax admission requirements, eh?

You'll hear it anyway, Rich. And not from me - I just live here!

[Drew]

Dan Reed - 04-05 NY State Champion Mcquaid Jesuit HS- Rochester, NY First Team All-State, Empire Games Gold Medalist, U-17 USA Select Festival
05-06 NE Prep Champs - Salisbury , 06-07 First line D - Partnered with K Quick(Michigan).


Here is McKeen's Scouting report on Reed at the USA Select 17 Tourney:

Dan Reed (2006), D
Produced 35 points(6-29-35) in 54 games for coach Lou Dimartino's Rochester Americans .. has the ability to change direction on a dime .. dishes out crisp, tape-to-tape breakout passes .. very mobile, with good acceleration .. his lone goal of the tourney was a stoppable shot on the powerplay that snuck through the goalie .. will join the rush to create a man advantage .. boasts a solid ability to get his point shots through and on target, however there isn't a heck of a lot on them generally .. did an effective job slowing down a speedy forward until the player simply ran out of room .. would like to see him play with a bit more of a physical presence in front of his net .. saw time partnered with Jamie McBain .. wore #2 .. USA Select 17 totals (6, 1-3-4-0).

[LGTecher]

Scott Freeman comes in at #178 in the NHL CSB April ratings released Weds. Didn't see any other of our recruits, but just did a really quick look so I could have missed them.

[MikeR]

Official Announcement (http://www.clarksonathletics.com/News/mhock/2007/4/30/MHOC278recruits.asp?path=mhock)

[vicb]

Official Announcement (http://www.clarksonathletics.com/News/mhock/2007/4/30/MHOC278recruits.asp?path=mhock)

Quote: Several other recruits may commit to Clarkson over the summer.

Be interesting to see who they may be.

[Goldie Knight]

May 2, 2007 Wednesday, 9:15 AM

Mike,

I read that article on the Clarkson website last knight.....thanks for posting it here. Rumor has it that there is a highly touted and outstanding recruit from Switzerland among those considering Clarkson for next season. We will just have to keep our collective fingers crossed that he chooses to be a Golden Knight. It goes without saying that once a recruit visits the University and meets the players and the coaches, his decision is much easier. This year, in particular, the Golden Knights were such close friends and played extremely well together as a team.

It is also my understanding that Julien Cayer will not be a Golden Knight until the 2008 ~ 2009 academic year. If he does indeed attend Northwood Prep in Lake Placid, that would work out well for his family to see both of their sons play hockey.

We are enjoying watching Willie Mitchell and Kent Huskins in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was mentioned last knight that Todd Marchant had surgery about a month ago; he is currently skating and hopefully will be ready to play if the Anaheim Ducks advance to the next series. It is truly amazing to see how their hockey skills have matured, and it is just fabulous to be able to cheer for some Golden Knights in the NHL.

CLARKSON GOLDEN KNIGHTS....GLORY IS ITS OWN REWARD.

[MikeR]

May 2, 2007 Wednesday, 9:15 AM

Rumor has it that there is a highly touted and outstanding recruit from Switzerland among those considering Clarkson for next season. We will just have to keep our collective fingers crossed that he chooses to be a Golden Knight.
CLARKSON GOLDEN KNIGHTS....GLORY IS ITS OWN REWARD.

Since I have only the country to start with, maybe it is one of these players (http://www.iihf.com/Hydra/Tournaments_07/output/w18/hydra.iihf.com/data/iihf/output/xml/109/IHM1090SUI_32E_2_0.pdf).

Assuming he is "highly touted"....narrowed down to one of these three (http://www.iihf.com/Hydra/Tournaments_07/output/w18/hydra.iihf.com/data/iihf/output/xml/109/IHM109000_85J_1_0.pdf)?;) ;)

[Goldie Knight]

Wednesday, May 2, 2007 3:10 PM

Mike,

I am nearly positive the player from Switzerland is not a goal tender....but instead someone who is an excellent goal scorer. I am sorry I have no other information about this player, but my husband heard the original rumor in a little community near Potsdam....no other details were given to him.:(

[MikeR]

Then the list is down to 2.;)

[Bill]

May 2, 2007 Wednesday, 9:15 AM
We are enjoying watching Willie Mitchell and Kent Huskins in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was mentioned last knight that Todd Marchant had surgery about a month ago; he is currently skating and hopefully will be ready to play if the Anaheim Ducks advance to the next series. It is truly amazing to see how their hockey skills have matured, and it is just fabulous to be able to cheer for some Golden Knights in the NHL.
CLARKSON GOLDEN KNIGHTS....GLORY IS ITS OWN REWARD.
Hi Goldie - Willie's done, but it's beginning to be a slight bit more possible that there'll be two more CCT players on the cup if the Ducks keep quacking away and win 8 more. Huskins has come a long ways in a short while, and seems to be pretty comfortable playing with the big boys.

[FireKnight]

Two new recruits listed on Clarkson's Website:

Michael Kosziwka - F, (9/17/88, 6'3", 175). Michael is a Mississauga, ONT native who just completed his third season of Jr. Hockey. His numbers were less than awe inspiring until this year, where he led the Streetsville Derbys of the OPJHL in scoring. George describes him in the article as a "late developer who has a tremendous upside." Michael is also a star badminton player.

I wouldn't imgaine we'll see too much of Michael in his freshman campaign. At 6'3" and 175# he'll have to fill out quite a bit to handle the week-to-week rigors of D-1 hockey. While I didn't find too much about him online, it seems that he's found the scoring touch this season, including a 4 goal game.

Lauri Tuohimaa - F, (5/17/86, 5'11", 170). Lauri continues the long tradition of Finnish players coming to the Clarkson hockey program (save that national anthem pep banders). At 21 years old, Lauri has already played 6 years of Jr. hockey for Helsinki, the last 3 on the A team. He recently completed 6 months compulsory military service for his country. George describes him as an asset on both sides of the ice and a good replacement for Kolu.

I couldn't find much about him on the internet (it seems he shares his name with a death metal guitarist that has plenty of google hits), but he did serve as an alternate captain for Helsinki IFK in 2006-07. In his last full season with Helsinki, he played in 37 games with 12 goals and 6 assists. Helsinki is apparently one of the premiere teams in the Jr A league, even traveling to Canada yearly to play some exhibitions against QMJHL teams.

[Todd '86]

Lauri Tuohimaa - F, (5/17/86, 5'11", 170).

5/17/86 - I think that's the date I graduated. Geez, do *I* feel old now! :o

[MikeR]

Two new recruits listed on Clarkson's Website:

Michael Kosziwka - F, (9/17/88, 6'3", 175). Michael is a Mississauga, ONT native who just completed his third season of Jr. Hockey. His numbers were less than awe inspiring until this year, where he led the Streetsville Derbys of the OPJHL in scoring. George describes him in the article as a "late developer who has a tremendous upside." Michael is also a star badminton player.

I wouldn't imgaine we'll see too much of Michael in his freshman campaign. At 6'3" and 175# he'll have to fill out quite a bit to handle the week-to-week rigors of D-1 hockey. While I didn't find too much about him online, it seems that he's found the scoring touch this season, including a 4 goal game.

Lauri Tuohimaa - F, (5/17/86, 5'11", 170).
I couldn't find much about him on the internet
from an earlier search....
Here is a Finnish link to Lauri Tuohimaa ('86 DOB)

http://www.hifkjrs.com/jrs/kollit2net.pdf (pg13)

His father, Harri, played for HIFK as well and is currently the Chairman of HIFK-Hockey Oy.

Another link here on Lauri's sister with mention of Harri & Lauri
http://www.hs.fi/english/article/Sch.../1135222054010

Lauri's stats:
http://www.eurohockey.net/players/sh...i?serial=48789

[vicb]

Now if we can only get the kid from Switzerland :) whoever he may be.

[Stemmer]

The Swiss recruit's campus visit was today. Let's hope it went well.

Apparently, he's being wooed but a couple of the "big" programs as well. I was told that today but I think that may have been posted here before.

[Drew]

The Swiss recruit's campus visit was today. Let's hope it went well.

Apparently, he's being wooed but a couple of the "big" programs as well. I was told that today but I think that may have been posted here before.

At least it was warm in Potsdam today :)

Rich, is he an '07 or an '08?

[MikeR]

The Swiss recruit's campus visit was today. Let's hope it went well.

Apparently, he's being wooed but a couple of the "big" programs as well. I was told that today but I think that may have been posted here before.

Was it Luca Cunti (http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=7529)??

[Todd '86]

Was it Luca Cunti (http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=7529)??

Is this a guy that Roll & Co. would want?? From the sounds of the article, Cunti has a lot of the attitude problems they worked so hard to get rid of. No thanks.

[Drew]

Is this a guy that Roll & Co. would want?? From the sounds of the article, Cunti has a lot of the attitude problems they worked so hard to get rid of. No thanks.


He sounds like a stud! Give him a chance and let the staff coach him.

[MikeR]

Cunti (7/4/89) was placed on the Chicago Steel's protected list (5/15/07). Originally he was carded/protected by the Lindsay Muskies.
..... on the protected list was Swiss forward Luca Cunti of HC Thurgau. Cunti is one of the top European's rated for June's NHL Draft and is looking to play in North America next season.

Certainly mixed reviews with potential
RLR (Redline Report) "Luca Cunti: Nobody helped himself more this month, or improved more since last season, than the Swiss center who led his countrymen to a huge upset win at Four Nations."

RLR - "Luca Cunti: Likes being an entertainer more than he likes being an actual hockey player. Seems to have no dedication to the game and a lot of off-ice character issues; Too bad, because his talent level is world class."

Sharkspage (http://www.sharkspage.com/2006_11_01_archive_history.html) -
15. F Luca Cunti (Switzerland) - Was impressive last year at the Viking Cup, but his real coming out party was in Sweden this year when was the most impressive player at the U-18 tournament. Cunti's strength is magnetic hands that may be unrivaled in this draft. He is a deadly finisher, and is by far the most talented offensive player to come from Switzerland in a long time. Could be this years Kopitar.

NHL CSS blog (http://www.nhl.com/blogcentral/css_nov.html)
Luca Cunti, Thurgua, Swiss B-League, 6-0, 183, LW/L, July 4, 1989 -- “Cunti will probably be one of the smoothest skaters in the draft. … He can go coast-to-coast with his rushes and he can do this against world-class competition. … Along with his excellent skating go his soft, quick hands and his excellent hockey sense. … Dangerous in one-on-one situations. … His extraordinary tools -- skating and hockey sense – should make him an attractive prospect in June.” -- Thomas Roost.

No reports yet on his combine impressions...

[Brett Gobe]

Why all the discussion on this kid? I've seen nothing in here that even hints that he is coming to the college level.

[MikeR]

Why all the discussion on this kid? I've seen nothing in here that even hints that he is coming to the college level.

"Cunti, who has expressed a desire to play junior or college hockey in North America, may come over to this side of the Atlantic this fall. ..."

[Brett Gobe]

Touché salesman.

[MikeR]

Touché salesman.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmaHue25ung

[Brett Gobe]

Does your wife make you watch Family Guy in the garage as well?

[Drew]

Scott Freeman wins the award as the associations top prospect and comes in second in another category:

http://www.ohahockey.org/news_story.php?id=566

C'mon MikeR, asleep at the wheel again ;)

[MikeR]

Scott Freeman wins the award as the associations top prospect and comes in second in another category:

http://www.ohahockey.org/news_story.php?id=566

C'mon MikeR, asleep at the wheel again ;)

busy watching some Family Guy reruns.

Sweden?

[Drew]

Rufenach gets selected in the 7th round of the NHL draft by Detroit.

[Drew]

Why all the discussion on this kid? I've seen nothing in here that even hints that he is coming to the college level.

It appears the potential recruit in question is Luca Cunti, picked in the 3rd round by Tampa Bay:


http://www.uscho.com/news/id,14290/TheAmericanWay.html

Appears he is undecisive between St. Cloud and Tech, either way we will get to see him 11/23 and 11/24 lets hope he is wearing Green and Gold. ;)

Here is an INCH article:
http://www.insidecollegehockey.com/7Archives/Draft/2007/draftnotessat_0541.htm


Hope you are enjoying your summer off, MikeR ;)

[MikeR]

Hope you are enjoying your summer off, MikeR ;)

Thanks for the info Drew! The beach has been great this year, and the wife & kids are keeping me busy! Since we bought the laptop, my wife seems to use the computer much more than previously, limiting my research time!


Here are some short, often repeating articles on Red Wings pick Bryan Rufenach. Surprised not to see any other discussion.

http://www.redwingscentral.com/stories/2007_06/25_SmithRufenach.html

http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2007/06/wings_last_pick_bryan_rufenach.html

http://www.redwingscentral.com/stories/2007_06/23_SecondDay.html

[Brett Gobe]

"Our scouts just kind of liked his potential — he's raw, he's a good skater, he moves the puck well and he competes hard," Nill said. "Skating and moving the puck are his best assets. Like everybody, he's got to get stronger. He's going to a good school and we just hope he develops."

Sounds like he will be a 3-4 year starter and will develop some skills. The write up reminds me of Clitsome.

[Stunny]

Found this on a Hockey blog, written by a Swiss hockey fan.

This is a guy who can really help Clarkson hockey take it up a notch. He was originally projected as a first round pick. Leafs fans are not happy that they bypassed him in the second round.

I really hope Clarkson nabs him. Offense can't be taught, defense can.

He is a nice guy with quite a bright brain. He is more selfconfident than it's natural in an average Swiss personality and this is irritating some coaches, and people who surround him. As a player he is maybe the most talented prospect coming out of Switzerland, in my eyes he is more talented than former 1st-rounder Michel Riesen was, Cunti has an excellent so called "upside". Right now he is a very raw diamond with wholes in his game as not using his body enough, needs to add some grit to his game (although he has a good, strong body and very strong legs), not being involved defensiveley enough, not shooting enough). But all these things are more or less easy to learn and improve. If he has good coaches in the future and if he will learn from them - then he has a very bright future because no Swiss player has as smooth hands (he has one sensational move on his forehand), no Swiss player has such smooth and effortless skating - he has very good acceleration from 2nd to 3rd gear. In addition he has very good offensive vision because he doesnt' need to watch the puck while stickhandling, he can dish out brilliant passes and he can rush down the ice and create danger out of nothing because he is very dangerous in one on ones. He also must work with his consistency, he sometimes has shifts where he looks like a sure fire first-rounder and then he has shifts you don't even notice him. He is definitely not a can't miss prospect because he will never play in a third or fourth-line in the NHL but he has the potential to become a first- or second-liner. So if you are an organisation who is looking for a brilliant skill/skating-package with the chance to make the difference in powerplays and in creating chances out of nothing then take him quite early (between late first and early third-round). If you are looking for solid up and down grinders, reliable, no mistake-players, gritty players with and edge and the ability to shut-down the opposing offense then you won't take Cunti at all. To finish this statement: He is really prepared to do everything he needs to become an NHLer, he doesn't want to sit out his originally planned Swiss way if he can develop better in NA. He is prepared to do whatever it takes. All stories about "he never will come over", "he will go for the fast and easy money in Switzerland", "he has a bad character and is a spoiled brat" - all this is just bad rumours coming out of the still existing "Swiss reputation" - but don't forget - it's personalities not nationalities and in terms of Swiss personalities just judge what Mark Streit did do in his career. I gues he is a posterboy of somebody who really grinded out his way to the NHL despite having the chance of becoming rich in the Swiss league. I don't tell that Cunti has the personality of Streit but he is definitely also not the opposite.

[Stunny]

65. C Luca Cunti, Switzerland, 6-0 185, 7-4-1989, Switzerland
++ World Class skill
+ Quickness, scoring touch, creativity
- Attitude, lacks an resemblance of a team oriented game.

Cunti is the enigma of the draft as he possesses a skill set worthy of a top 10 selection but his attitude is a serious question mark. He rather stick handle around three opponents with an awe-inspiring display that gets him nowhere instead of making the simple pass that would get his team a goal. Cunti is a fluid skater with a dynamic change of gears and exceptional agility as he can turn on a dime. He effortlessly can reach speeds most dream of and he’s an end to end threat. Cunti possesses world class hand skill and can execute some impressive dangles while carrying the puck coast to coast. The main concern is that he doesn’t move his feet away from the puck and his defensive effort is horrid. He can often be caught floating on the back check. Cunti also is selfish with the puck and must learn how to utilize his line mates more. That said when he does decide to share the puck he displays great vision and poise with the puck executing some creative passes. An outspoken character, Cunti is interested in coming to North America to play college hockey and might play for the Chicago Steel of the USHL next season.

[MikeR]

Found this on a Hockey blog, written by a Swiss hockey fan.

This is a guy who can really help Clarkson hockey take it up a notch. He was originally projected as a first round pick. Leafs fans are not happy that they bypassed him in the second round.

I really hope Clarkson nabs him. Offense can't be taught, defense can.



Hopefully he will pick the Knights over all other suitors. CHL Import draft is upcoming, and we should see a commit soon.

Here is the hockeysfuture link (http://hfboards.com/showpost.php?p=8989322&postcount=17) to Stunny's find

[Stemmer]

My understanding is that Cunti will not be coming to Clarkson this year. Or to any other US college either.

[ursaminor]

My understanding is that Cunti will not be coming to Clarkson this year. Or to any other US college either.

He's on the Chicago Steel's (USHL) protected list http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=ppaWcIjxwmE-LTJJ6vzThUg&gid=1 and probably will spend a year there.

[Stunny]

He's on the Chicago Steel's (USHL) protected list http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=ppaWcIjxwmE-LTJJ6vzThUg&gid=1 and probably will spend a year there.

Damn, doesn't sound good, I am still holding out hope. Its good to see that George and Co. aren't afraid to go after a top prospect/scorer.

[MikeR]

Cunti (7/4/89) was placed on the Chicago Steel's protected list (5/15/07). Originally he was carded/protected by the Lindsay Muskies.




He's on the Chicago Steel's (USHL) protected list http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=ppaWcIjxwmE-LTJJ6vzThUg&gid=1 and probably will spend a year there.

I was trying not to read too much into the protected list (i.e. Lindsay = Clarkson, Chicago - SCSU)

(note: apologize for the long quote - I'm using WebTV) here i(long story)
Edit: Chicago Steel final roster to be submitted July 1 (keep an eye on this (I'll be at the Hilton Head beach ;-)
Import draft tomorrow......Northwood - may make sense to help with the Clearinghouse; and if he decides to attend Clarkson....

[ursaminor]

Mike,

I don't think that you should assume that going to the USHL would make Cunti less likely to go to Clarkson. There sems to be an increase in interest all over in the USHL. RPI is sending (recommending, whatever verb is appropriate ;) ) two of its 2008 recruits there which we have never done before. It used to be the BCHL. Of course, we do have a new coach who might be doing things differently.

[FireKnight]

Mike,

I don't think that you should assume that going to the USHL would make Cunti less likely to go to Clarkson. There sems to be an increase in interest all over in the USHL. RPI is sending (recommending, whatever verb is appropriate ;) ) two of its 2008 recruits there which we have never done before. It used to be the BCHL. Of course, we do have a new coach who might be doing things differently.

We have gotten players via the USHL in the past, but it definitely seems to be a more Western oriented league. I think that Coach Appert (who I believe is doing a fine job with the Engineers, by the way) is the main reason you're seeing the changes. George has some good connections out there too, I'm sure.

[Stemmer]

The Clarkson staff definitely has connections with the USHL as do other schools. Morris did as well in earlier years.

It's the highest level of US juniors so it's not a shock that a talented kid like Cunti would consider going there. But there are other options. ;)

[MikeR]

I was trying not to make the assumption, Chicago = SCSU previously, but before knowing that SCSU was the "other" team, my first thought ....well looks like Cunti may be going west. Unfortunately, even with the increased prominence of the USHL, the Knight recruiting "gets" have not been from that league. I wish it was different, and may be soon.

There are other options, (a) arrive as a '07, or

(b)attend Northwood
(c) go to Chicago (where Michael Grenzy played) and attend Clarkson as a '08

IIRC, Coach Roll was involved with a USHL summer camp (archived here someplace), and am sure the staff has plenty of connections in the league. Probably the staff feels they can do as well focusing on Eastern Canada, and the prep schools with an occasional recruit from the USHL/Western Canada league, while maintaining the budget. Proven to be true so far.

CHL is out for Cunti as he was not chosen in the Import Draft.

Edit: can someone photoshop this photo (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/photo;_ylt=AvisZy5dv4j2S5TDgkg3CUBT2bYF?slug=getty-74860263rb052_2007_nhl_entr_12_52_23_pm&prov=getty) with a Knight jersey?

Also follow boltsprospects (http://www.boltprospects.com/taxonomy/term/130) for more info

[Drew]

If he comes great. If he doesn't, that is fine too. The coaches are ready to roll with what we have, I think D'Alvise had a big coming out party late in the year (then again he has always been one of my favorites). I expect Guthrie, Zalewski, Dodge, Cayer to have monster years. Throw in Beca, Freeman and De Fazio......Rufy to boot.....Pizzo and Reed adjusting the other teams attitude a bit......we'll be ok. :)


LET'S GO TECH!!!!!!!!!!!!

[joecct]

This is probably better in the 2009 or 2010 list but from yesterday's USA Hockey Select 16 notebook..
Connor Audycki (Team Gold) has maintained a 3.0 or better gradepoint average since the beginning of his high school career. This ishis third year attending a player development camp and he hopes to continue in hockey. He also loves baseball and has helped his team in Mudville, Wash., to appear in two World Series…

Think he's related to the CCT Audycki's????? He's from the right state.

[MikeR]

This is probably better in the 2009 or 2010 list but from yesterday's USA Hockey Select 16 notebook..


Think he's related to the CCT Audycki's????? He's from the right state.

I would say he is Bill Audycki's son. Connor played for the SnoKings & the Seattle T-birds (in a tournament). Bill is on the SnoKing AHA Board, and was the assistant coach for the T-birds.

[MikeR]

Luca is not currently on the Steel roster, possibly waiting for a Clearinghouse determination to make his final decision.

from the Chicago Steel site

"The Steel have protected two goaltenders, seven defensemen, and fourteen forwards. Ten players are committed to NCAA Division I programs already, and one player is already an NHL Draft choice entering the season. One other player who is on the USHL / USA Hockey Steel protected list, forward Luca Cunti of Switzerland (Tampa Bay Lightning – 3rd Round, 75th Overall), may be going directly to NCAA college hockey and does not appear on the list below at this time."

[MikeR]

One that considered Clarkson....NEHJ (http://www.hockeyjournal.com/Article.php?ArtID=106986)

Bruins ’07 sixth-round pick Alain Goulet (http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/alain_goulet), a 6-foot-1 defenseman, started camp wearing a full cage instead of a visor. By today, he was back to wearing the more typical eye protection of the pros. So what gives?

“I was trying to get used to it,” said Goulet, who’ll attend the University of Nebraska-Omaha starting this fall.

Goulet said he’ll continue to get used to it later in the summer during workouts, but for now he wants to be more comfortable as he tries to impress the Bruins’ brass.

As for his unique choice of school, Goulet said people involved with his junior team (the Aurora Tigers of the OPJHL) had a few connections there. After he visited, he decided Omaha was the place for him. He’d also considered Clarkson and Maine.
An Ontario native, Goulet said it was always his dream to pursue a college degree.

[Drew]

Luca is not currently on the Steel roster, possibly waiting for a Clearinghouse determination to make his final decision.

from the Chicago Steel site

"The Steel have protected two goaltenders, seven defensemen, and fourteen forwards. Ten players are committed to NCAA Division I programs already, and one player is already an NHL Draft choice entering the season. One other player who is on the USHL / USA Hockey Steel protected list, forward Luca Cunti of Switzerland (Tampa Bay Lightning – 3rd Round, 75th Overall), may be going directly to NCAA college hockey and does not appear on the list below at this time."

Heisenberg has C*nti going to St.Cloud for 2007.

[ChuckNajimy]

Heisenberg has C*nti going to St.Cloud for 2007.

That's a bummer. Now that he's with the enemy it's appropriate for the software to censor his name. It would have been interesting going to Lynah with both he and Grant on the roster!;):eek:.

[Todd '86]

Heisenberg has C*nti going to St.Cloud for 2007.

I wonder where he found that? I don't see anything anywhere - St Cloud Times online, SCSU web site, USCHO, CHN, Tampa Bay Lightning site - nothin'.

[joecct]

Guys (and Gals) --

Face it, the admission standards for SCSU are (ahem) a bit looser than Tech.

[Bill]

Guys (and Gals) --

Face it, the admission standards for SCSU are (ahem) a bit looser than Tech.
Yeah, Joe, I expect you're right. Further, I bet it's easier to STAY there for four years as well (vs Clarkson)!! :p

[vicb]

Well, I'm not gonna dwell too long on this one. You win some you lose some and we have gotten our share. Would have been nice to have this kid but c'est la vie.

We've got some quality kids coming in to replace the senior class and I for one am glad of who we did get.

[Drew]

I wonder where he found that? I don't see anything anywhere - St Cloud Times online, SCSU web site, USCHO, CHN, Tampa Bay Lightning site - nothin'.


I found it here, http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pq-RP3oulY419fpHIEmPaWQ

I wouldn't lie to ya Todd ;)

[Todd '86]

I found it here, http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pq-RP3oulY419fpHIEmPaWQ

I wouldn't lie to ya Todd ;)

Greetings from Cheel Arena! ;)

I know, Drew. I meant I wondered where Chris found it.

[MikeR]

Still completing Clearinghouse paperwork (http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070714/SPORTS/107140005/1002)?

[Drew]

Two new recruits listed on Clarkson's Website:

Michael Kosziwka - F, (9/17/88, 6'3", 175). Michael is a Mississauga, ONT native who just completed his third season of Jr. Hockey. His numbers were less than awe inspiring until this year, where he led the Streetsville Derbys of the OPJHL in scoring. George describes him in the article as a "late developer who has a tremendous upside." Michael is also a star badminton player.

I wouldn't imgaine we'll see too much of Michael in his freshman campaign. At 6'3" and 175# he'll have to fill out quite a bit to handle the week-to-week rigors of D-1 hockey. While I didn't find too much about him online, it seems that he's found the scoring touch this season, including a 4 goal game.

You may be mistaken, take a gander at this article, when Weller left it opened up his spot:
http://www.independentfreepress.com/sports/article/27446

Cheers!
Drew

[vicb]

You may be mistaken, take a gander at this article, when Weller left it opened up his spot:
http://www.independentfreepress.com/sports/article/27446

Perhaps it's not quite Trivial Pursuit material, but for the past three years, Kosziwka has scored the final goal of the season for three different teams, all of which either ceased operations or relocated afterwards.


God forbid Cheel burns down or the the University decides to drop the hockey program. :eek:

[Todd '86]

"...an emerging NCAA Division I school"? Sheesh.

[vicb]

"...an emerging NCAA Division I school"? Sheesh.

Emerging back to its glory years :) .

[Drew]

It appears that "he who's name cannot be mentioned" on any message board, has made his way through the clearinghouse. I hope the boys ring his bell as often as Cheel rings "the" bell on 2/1 and 2/2 . :D

http://westerncollegehockey.blogspot.com/


EDIT: It appears he is on campus but not cleared yet!

http://65.36.138.212/publicus/blog/read.asp?BlogID=3

[Drew]

It appears that "he who's name cannot be mentioned" on any message board, has made his way through the clearinghouse. I hope the boys ring his bell as often as Cheel rings "the" bell on 2/1 and 2/2 . :D

http://westerncollegehockey.blogspot.com/


EDIT: It appears he is on campus but not cleared yet!

http://65.36.138.212/publicus/blog/read.asp?BlogID=3


Western Hockey Blog reports:

Cunti Returns to Switzerland
St. Cloud State forward Luca Cunti still hasn't received clearance from the NCAA and the St. Cloud Times is reporting that Cunti returned to Switzerland. Head coach Bob Motzko said it was "highly unlikely" that Cunti would ever play for St. Cloud. When Cunti returns to the US after the holiday, it's likely that he'll join the Chicago Steel in the USHL.

The issue with Cunti's amateur status comes from playing 12 games in a Swiss men's league, where Cunti was not paid to play hockey, but other players may have been.

[FireKnight]

That's quite interesting Drew. I would imagine that if he wasn't paid, he would probably qualify after a "suspension" period by the NC$$. Some players who have dabbled in the WHL have been allowed to play NC$$ after sitting a year plus the number of games played in the WHL. Army has a goaltender who just cleared via that route.

[Brett Gobe]

Former U-M hockey player charged with ID theft
Midday update

Associated Press

ANN ARBOR - A former University of Michigan hockey player accused of stealing a teammate's bank account numbers has been charged with identity theft.

Kevin Quick was released on a personal bond after an arraignment today. The Ann Arbor News says he's allowed to travel to and from Virginia, where he recently signed a tryout contract with a minor league hockey team.

Quick and his attorney, Matt Savage, both declined comment after the hearing.

Wolverines coach Red Berenson dismissed the 19-year-old native of Buffalo, N.Y., on Feb. 1 for violating unspecified team rules.

[Todd '86]

What a dumbass.

It's almost funny in a way. Michigan obviously deleted him from the roster, but under the season stats his name has been replaced by "other".

http://www.mgoblue.com/ice-hockey/article.aspx?id=109080