2008 Recruits

[Drew]

It looks like we started getting recruits for the 2008 season.
According to Heisenberg's site we have commitments from:

Corey Tamblyn-RC Markham (OPJHL) 5'11 174 1-24-89 CLARKSON ( 2008)

Louke Oakley-RW Bowmanville (OPJHL) 5'11 174 3-7-89 CLARKSON (2008)


MikeR, is there anything you can dig up on the newbies.:)

[MikeR]

Only if my name was Ralph Baer Jr. ;) :D

[ursaminor]

Only if my name was Ralph Baer Jr. ;) :D

Sounds like a job for Earl then. :D

[MikeR]

Quick search finds.....Both are OHL draft picks (Tamblyn - Sudbury; Oakley- Sarnia). Tamblyn played for Port Hope last year, broke his leg the year before. Both played on the same Toronto Red Wings team (bantam hockey)
Oakley 18-22-40 in 52 games.

Cory Tamblyn/RC - Toronto Red Wings. Back after missing much of the season with broken leg; edges well; excellent passes; quick feet; a lot of energy; loves to draw the defence to him then dish; very good player.

other...school award nomination
Oakley - Nominator's comments: "Louke is a dedicated, hard-working student who always tries his best, his leadership in physical education is admired by his peers and staff."

Notable achievements: Member of team that won two consecutive OMHA championships, consistent high rankings at various tournaments and is a two-time winner for the most dedicated player.

Future plans: To obtain a scholarship to an elite school to study automotive design and to be playing in the NHL in four years.


Don't know much about it, but many of the recruits that Clarkson has been rumored to be after, competed in the "Big Nickel Tournament".

[MikeR]

2008 Recruit Stats Update
Name, Position Team Scoring
Corey Tamblyn, C Markham 0-0-0-0-0
Louke Oakley (http://www.photosdurhamregion.com/gallery/picture.php?gallery=2&pic=8156&offset=144), RW Bowmanville 4-0-7-7-4

[MikeR]

Corey Tamblyn played in 3 games this week-end, adding two goals (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/boxscore.html?gameid=367644)against Georgetown

Louke Oakley also has started to pile on the points (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=582198&seasonid=1416) with Bowmanville, and is second in scoring to Scott Freeman

[MikeR]

Oakley appreciates the value of a scholarship (http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1159307412637&call_pageid=970599119419)....

[Drew]

Drew filling in for MikeR.....;)

Freeman off to a great start, leading the OPJHL in scoring.

10 games-- 4 goals --22 assists for 26 points



Edit: 2008 recuit
Oakley not far behind with a :
10 games 3 goal 13 assist for 16 point line.

[MikeR]

Thanks Drew! Not sure if you want to be confused with me though! Just ask Ralph what he thinks about his alter-ego Earl. :D ;) :eek:

Where is Earl anyways?


2008 Recruit Stats Update
Name, Position Team Scoring
Corey Tamblyn, C Markham 5-2-1-3-8
Louke Oakley (http://www.photosdurhamregion.com/gallery/picture.php?gallery=2&pic=8156&offset=144), RW Bowmanville 10-3-13-16-4

[MikeR]

2008 Recruit Stats Update
Name, Position Team Scoring
Corey Tamblyn, C Markham 8-2-5-7-8 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=554244&seasonid=1416)
Louke Oakley (http://www.photosdurhamregion.com/gallery/picture.php?gallery=2&pic=8156&offset=144), RW Bowmanville 13-5-16-21-6 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=582198&seasonid=1416)

[MikeR]

Bowmanville adding to the W column (http://www.durhamregion.com/dr/sports/story/3733147p-4315344c.html)

[Drew]

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.

[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.

[MikeR]

2008 Recruit Stats Update
Name, Position Team Scoring
Corey Tamblyn, C Markham 12-2-6-8-16 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=554244&seasonid=1416)
Louke Oakley (http://www.photosdurhamregion.com/gallery/picture.php?gallery=2&pic=8156&offset=144), RW Bowmanville 17-7-24-31-6 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=582198&seasonid=1416)

[MikeR]

Louke Oakley injured during Sunday's game, did not return (http://www.durhamregion.com/dr/sports/story/3743876p-4328274c.html)

Oakley missed out on a chance to add to his point totals Sunday, the recipient of a knee from Cobourg's Mat McKinlay, who was ejected from the game with a major penalty midway through the first period. Oakley did not return after the hit.

[MikeR]

2008 Recruit Stats Update
Name, Position Team Scoring
Corey Tamblyn, C Markham 14-2-11-13-16 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=554244&seasonid=1416)
Louke Oakley (http://www.photosdurhamregion.com/gallery/picture.php?gallery=2&pic=8156&offset=144), RW Bowmanville 18-7-24-31-6 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=582198&seasonid=1416)

Louke Oakley returns after missing one game.

[MikeR]

2008 Recruit Stats Update
Name, Position Team Scoring
Corey Tamblyn, C Markham 23-2-17-19-38 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=554244&seasonid=1416)
Louke Oakley (http://www.photosdurhamregion.com/gallery/picture.php?gallery=2&pic=8156&offset=144), RW Bowmanville 27-10-32-42-18 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=582198&seasonid=1416)

[Brett Gobe]

New recruit listed on Hiesenberg's site.

Brent Sullivan (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=913394&seasonid=1333)
Defenseman
6-2 188
Brockville
31GP 4G 13A 38PIM

[joecct]

New recruit listed on Hiesenberg's site.

Brent Sullivan (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=913394&seasonid=1333)
Defenseman
6-2 188
Brockville
31GP 4G 13A 38PIMWow! A 1990 birthyear. For us, that's young.

More info From someone who was at the BB camps -- Sullivan was, even @ 16, the best D-man they had.

[Drew]

Welcome to the Knights, Brent! A '90 birth year at 6'2" 190 lbs. the kid has nice size, hope he has a little edge to him too ;) . It appears he was the first player taken in the 4th round of the 2006 OHL draft by the Sarnia Sting.
Let's Go Tech!

[Drew]

According to the CJAHL website http://cjahl.com/

CJAHL PROSPECT GAME - SKILLS COMPETITION RESULTS

Breakaway Relay = Team West won this event.

Fastest Skater = Louke Oakley, Bowmanville Eagles (OPJHL) 15.54 seconds/lap

Hardest Shot = Stephen Simms, Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL) 145 kph

Accuracy Shooting = Riley Nash, Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL) won in a shoot-off.

[Brett Gobe]

I think Riley Nash is the younfer brother of Cornell freshman Brandon Nash. I'm pretty sure that Riley is a prime target for the Big Red.

[MikeR]

I think Riley Nash is the younfer brother of Cornell freshman Brandon Nash. I'm pretty sure that Riley is a prime target for the Big Red.

He is and is (http://bigredpuckhead.blogspot.com/2006/11/prospects-2007-2008.html#links).

Riley Nash, a 6'1", 175 lb. rookie for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the BCHL, has narrowed his college choices. Nash is considered to be the top recruit left in North America that has yet to committ to an NCAA school.

Nash's older brother, Brendon Nash, currently plays center for Cornell. Cornell also happens to be one of Nash's schools that he has chosen to visit.

The Univeristy of New Hampshire is also one of the five schools, including Michigan, Denver, North Dakota and the aforementioned Cornell. It's good to see that teams other than BC and BU are garnering attention from top level recruits. Hockey East needs a lot more commitments from that upper echelon to compete with the CCHA and WCHA in particular.

Nash is currently third on his team in scoring with a 6-6-12 line. He will either arrive next fall or in '08 to one of those schools.



Anyone have any info on where he's leaning?

[MikeR]

2008 Recruit Stats Update
Name, Position Team Scoring
Corey Tamblyn, C Markham 32-4-21-25-54 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=554244&seasonid=1416)
Louke Oakley (http://www.photosdurhamregion.com/gallery/picture.php?gallery=2&pic=8156&offset=144), RW Bowmanville 36-13-40-53-26 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=582198&seasonid=1416)
Brent Sullivan, D Brockville 34-4-14-18-42 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=913394&seasonid=1333)

Edit: Realizing that this class will replace the current Junior class, it will be relied upon to replace a significant core of the current Knight team (Zalewski, Weller, Dodge, Cayer, Clitsome, Leggio, Arciero). This class and possibly the '07 class will be the key to continued growth and success of the Knights. Thoughts?

[MikeR]

Wondered if the Knights would get a recruit from the USHL....this could be a start -

USHL Prospect Jordan Mayer (http://www.ushl.com/news/0607/20070129CS-FeatureRamageMayer.cfm)

[MikeR]

2008 Recruit Stats Update
Name, Position Team Scoring
Corey Tamblyn, C Markham 42-8-25-33-72 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=554244&seasonid=1416)
Louke Oakley (http://www.photosdurhamregion.com/gallery/picture.php?gallery=2&pic=8156&offset=144), RW Bowmanville 42-14-45-59-34 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=582198&seasonid=1416)
Brent Sullivan, D Brockville 41-5-17-22-52 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=913394&seasonid=1333)
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/)



Louke Oakley DNP the last two games.

[MikeR]

Another USHL prospect bio, Tyler Randall (http://www.ushl.com/news/0607/20070204CSBudishRandell.cfm)...although he only visited Clarkson with his team, not for a specific interest.

It is obvious to most here, but the location of Clarkson is perfect for many to see their first college game at Cheel.

[MikeR]

2008 Recruit Playoff Stats Update
Name, Position Team Scoring
Corey Tamblyn, C Markham 11-4-8-12-16 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=554244&seasonid=1416)
Louke Oakley (http://www.photosdurhamregion.com/gallery/picture.php?gallery=2&pic=8156&offset=144), RW Bowmanville 10-2-3-5-10 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=582198&seasonid=1416)
The individual bright spot for the Knight recruits, Tamblyn led his team in playoff scoring, although in a losing cause (2nd round) - lost in 2OT, game 7 to St. Mike's.
Regular season

Brent Sullivan, D Brockville 41-6-22-28-52 (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=913394&seasonid=1333)
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/)

[Drew]

Wow! A 1990 birthyear. For us, that's young.

More info From someone who was at the BB camps -- Sullivan was, even @ 16, the best D-man they had.

Sullivan certainly getting accolades: COJHL Rookie of the year and All Rookie Team.

http://www.cjhl.on.ca/index.php?q=node/167

[Goldie Knight]

March 11, 2007 Sunday, 11:45 AM

Mike,

Many thanks for providing us with the information on recruiting. Another plus for some Clarkson recruits is the University's proximity to some Canandian provinces. This gives the families of the players an opportunity to attend the home games at Cheel, as well as a choice of traveling to some of the away games. Some families are here at Cheel every single weekend; others make the trip as often as possible.

Clarkson's recruiting must be a bit easier now as the team is gaining national recognition for its hockey achievements. It goes without saying that Cheel Arena is a facility which sells itself....as does the Clarkson campus.

Slowly, ever so slowly, after the firing of Coach Mark Morris, people are returning to support the Golden Knights. What could be better than a winter weekend of Clarkson hockey at Cheel Arena?

KNOW NO LIMITS, CLARKSON GOLDEN KNIGHTS!

[Knights16Golden]

Clarkson needs only a couple more recruits and they'll be all set to defend there ECAC title. This year we're going to the Frozen Four.

LETS GO TECH!!!!

[Goldie Knight]

April 13, 2007 10 AM Friday

Although we are still vacationing here in Florida, I did read an online article from Northern New York yesterday. The article began by stating two of the best players in the OPJHL are at the top of Clarkson's incoming freshmen class.

1. Soctt Freemen, a forward, was the leading scorer and MVP of the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League.

2. Brian Rufenach, a defenseman, was the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League Rookie of the Year.

3. Brandon DeFazio is also from the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League and played for the Oakville Blades. Brandon scored 12 goals and earned 33 assists playing in 45 games this past season.

4. Tom Pizzo, a defenseman from the NH Junior Monarchs.

5. Dan Reed, a defenseman, from a prep school in Salisbury, CT. Other schools interested in Dan were SLU,:) Vermont, Brown, Dartmouth, and Yale.

6. Alex Wyse, a goalie playing for the Richmond Hills Rams. Alex is from Amherst, NY, and he was accepted at Clarkson two years ago when he graduated from high school. He is interested in studying engineering. He just recently received notification that he was invited to be a Golden Knight.

In addition, there are two European players who may also become Golden Knights. However, that decision will not be made until this summer.

It was also noted that recruits who had not yet signed letters of intent could begin doing that as of April 12.

Many thanks to our coaches, George, Greg, and JF, who continue to do an extraordinary job in recruiting the best talent they can find.

It appears that Julian Cayer, David's younger brother, will not join the Golden Knights until the 2008 fall semester. I think I read somewhere that Julian may attend Northwood Prep in Lake Placid this coming year.

OUR KNIGHTS ARE AWESOME...AND THEN SOME.

[vicb]

April 13, 2007 10 AM Friday

6. Alex Wyse, a goalie playing for the Richmond Hills Rams. Alex is from Amherst, NY, and he was accepted at Clarkson two years ago when he graduated from high school. He is interested in studying engineering. He just recently received notification that he was invited to be a Golden Knight.


OUR KNIGHTS ARE AWESOME...AND THEN SOME.

OK MikeR time get us the scoop on this guy :) .

[FireKnight]

Vic, I did a little looking around about him. Here's his stat line:

30 Alex Wyse GP:17.7 MIN:1064 SHOTS: 738 GA: 68 GAA:3.84 SPCT: 0.908

It looks like he was pretty much in a platoon on his team, which finished in third place in the not too great GMHL. I did notice on their site that he won the team "Heart Award" which is the type of player we look for at Clarkson, but I'm not sure he's the goalie of the future we're looking for.

[vicb]

April 13, 2007 10 AM Friday

In addition, there are two European players who may also become Golden Knights. However, that decision will not be made until this summer.

OUR KNIGHTS ARE AWESOME...AND THEN SOME.

I see on Chris Heisenbergs site that Northern Michigan is getting one guy from Finland and one from Sweden. I hope these aren't the ones we were after :eek: . Given that one is a defenseman I doubt whether he is one of them.

[gocu11]

I see on Chris Heisenbergs site that Northern Michigan is getting one guy from Finland and one from Sweden. I hope these aren't the ones we were after :eek: . Given that one is a defenseman I doubt whether he is one of them.

No. One of them is from Switzerland.

[Drew]

No. One of them is from Switzerland.

Who is from Switzerland? The Northern Michigan recruit or the one we are after?

[gocu11]

Who is from Switzerland? The Northern Michigan recruit or the one we are after?

One that we're after.

[gocu11]

One that we're after.

I'm not paying attention. The guy from Switzerland, I think, may come in '07.

[vicb]

I'm not paying attention. The guy from Switzerland, I think, may come in '07.


I started this whole set of posts in the wrong thread. Should have been in the 2007 Recruits thread.

[MikeR]

I started this whole set of posts in the wrong thread. Should have been in the 2007 Recruits thread.

Drew will condemn you to watching a season of Union games!:D

[FireKnight]

Drew will condemn you to watching a season of Union games!:D

Well, at least you would see two good games a year and not have to worry about missing the St. Patty's Day party.

[Drew]

Drew will condemn you to watching a season of Union games!:D


No fair picking on someone's sick, twisted idiosynchracies :D . Now help us out and dig up what you can on a "very elite, Swiss born player, eligible for 2007". Let's see if you get a hit :p

BTW, I would never make Vic watch the whole Onion season, cruel and unusual punishment :D
Cheers!
Drew

[Brett Gobe]

What's wrong with watching Union? I think for at most 40% of the time you would have a fun.

[MikeR]

USHR is reporting that Louis Leblanc (Lac St-Louis Lions (http://lsllions.com/php/index.php); Quebec Midget AAA) has been offered by UVM, & Clarkson for '08 or '09; with interest from BU & BC. He will enter Salisbury prep next year.

The courting by the QMJHL and other schools is mentioned in this Gazette article (http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/athlete/story.html?id=c3132488-7e29-454d-9384-f033353da2be).

[vicb]

WOW, we are now going after 10th graders just like all the Big Programs.

[Todd '86]

Gotta stay competitive. It seems to be getting tougher and tougher out there. I was just reading that Michigan Tech has a $3 million Campaign for Hockey on right now, just to better compete in the WCHA.

[ursaminor]

I saw this mentioned on USCHO. Brent Sullivian will play for Sarnia in the OHL http://www.theobserver.ca/webapp/sitepages/content.asp?contentid=538540&catname=Sports&classif=, and thus won't be playing for Clarkson in 2008.

[vicb]

I saw this mentioned on USCHO. Brent Sullivian will play for Sarnia in the OHL http://www.theobserver.ca/webapp/sitepages/content.asp?contentid=538540&catname=Sports&classif=, and thus won't be playing for Clarkson in 2008.


Well that one certainly is a bummer.

[vicb]

Two more recruits for this fall just announced today on the Clarkson Athletics site.

[vicb]

Two more recruits for this fall just announced today on the Clarkson Athletics site.

OOPS wrong thread :o

[Drew]

I saw this mentioned on USCHO. Brent Sullivian will play for Sarnia in the OHL http://www.theobserver.ca/webapp/sitepages/content.asp?contentid=538540&catname=Sports&classif=, and thus won't be playing for Clarkson in 2008.

This is tough news. Sullivan was a big time recruit that will be missed. It will be hard to make up the loss.

[placid]

This graph caught my attention:

"Millar also talked to Sullivan's agent and then received the phone call he was seeking last week. "

If the guy had an agent 'before' he signed with this team, wouldn't he technically be ineligble for the NCAA anyway?
I mean isn't that one of the big key facts for these NBA draft underclassmen who may want to come back to college, that they can't hire an agent?

[Drew]

This graph caught my attention:

"Millar also talked to Sullivan's agent and then received the phone call he was seeking last week. "

If the guy had an agent 'before' he signed with this team, wouldn't he technically be ineligble for the NCAA anyway?
I mean isn't that one of the big key facts for these NBA draft underclassmen who may want to come back to college, that they can't hire an agent?

Well you know how that goes, the agent is a "family advisor" when the player is with an NCAA team, then when he signs, he becomes the agent.:rolleyes:

[vicb]

Well you know how that goes, the agent is a "family advisor" when the player is with an NCAA team, then when he signs, he becomes the agent.:rolleyes:

That describes it pretty accurately Drew. So onward and hopefully upward for the class of 2008. At least the coaches have a year to recover from this one.

[Todd '86]

That's pretty much what I was thinking about the advisor/agent thing. What struck me was how much contact the Sarnia coach was able to have with Sullivan. An NCAA coach isn't allowed nearly that much, and it seemed like this coach did a pretty hard sell to get him to change his mind.

[joecct]

I hope he got a decent education package from the Sting. If you negotiate it right, you can get all 4 yrs of Canadian college paid for, assuming you don't turn pro right out of juniors.

[Drew]

According to USCHO via USHR it appears we lost out on a very good goalie. Hoyle, being a Oakville Blade (home of Dodge, Beca, and new recruit DeFazio) I thought we may have an inside track on him.
Win some, lose some.

http://board.uscho.com/showthread.php?t=68874

[FireKnight]

According to USCHO via USHR it appears we lost out on a very good goalie. Hoyle, being a Oakville Blade (home of Dodge, Beca, and new recruit DeFazio) I thought we may have an inside track on him.
Win some, lose some.

http://board.uscho.com/showthread.php?t=68874

Maybe Harvard will pull a Princeton and forget to call him back. Nick can tell him what to do if that happens :D

[MikeR]

Anyone else feeling a little concerned regarding recruiting? Loss of Sullivan, no new recruits recently ('08), overall improvement by the rest of the ECAC (particularly Harvard and RPI)?

[Drew]

Not I, Mike. Brent Sullivan was a tough break, the O and the Q leverage the heck out of the NCAA, win some and you lose some. We are getting recruits from the OPJHL, the Preps, and Overseas. If anything, I would like to see us to get more midwestern and western recruits. With a tougher schedule (and winning out there:) ) will get the Clarkson name out even further, we need to remember where we were a short while ago and where we are now.

[MikeR]

Chris Sweeney, a 6-3 215-pound defenseman, was accepted to Clarkson University but will spend the next season in Alaska playing for the Kenai River Brown Bears of the NAHL.

http://www.timesleader.com/sports/20070713_13_sports_briefs_spt_ART.html

<have a presentation in 10 minutes or else I would post more info:o>

[Drew]

http://www.timesleader.com/sports/20070713_13_sports_briefs_spt_ART.html

<have a presentation in 10 minutes or else I would post more info:o>

I can't find anything on him, do you think he is a walk-on candidate?

[MikeR]

Probable walk-on.

The Kenai River Browns (http://www.kenairiverbrownbears.com/) are scheduled to begin their inaugural season this year. I wouldn't be surprised not to see him there. You know how local newspapers can be with announcements.

[ursaminor]

I was hoping that MikeR or someone else from CCT would post that according to an article on www.ushr.com Clarkson has received committals from the brothers Matt and Joe Zarbo. The former is for either 2008 or 2009, the latter for 2009 or 2010. They both will play for the Jr. Bruins (EJHL) in the upcoming season.

The reason that I didn't want to post it is because I had hoped they would go to RPI. It should soon become apparent why I hoped that, but as of now a certain fact has not yet come out in the open. :eek:

[rangersfan94]

I was hoping that MikeR or someone else from CCT would post that according to an article on www.ushr.com Clarkson has received committals from the brothers Matt and Joe Zarbo. The former is for either 2008 or 2009, the latter for 2009 or 2010. They both will play for the Jr. Bruins (EJHL) in the upcoming season.

The reason that I didn't want to post it is because I had hoped they would go to RPI. It should soon become apparent why I hoped that, but as of now a certain fact has not yet come out in the open. :eek:

So now that you have posted it, and it is a paid subsription to read the ushr article, could you give us an assessment of these two prospects?? Should we be excited??

[Brett Gobe]

I was hoping that MikeR or someone else from CCT would post that according to an article on www.ushr.com Clarkson has received committals from the brothers Matt and Joe Zarbo. The former is for either 2008 or 2009, the latter for 2009 or 2010. They both will play for the Jr. Bruins (EJHL) in the upcoming season.

The reason that I didn't want to post it is because I had hoped they would go to RPI. It should soon become apparent why I hoped that, but as of now a certain fact has not yet come out in the open. :eek:

I know! I know!

[Chaz]

Thay are now listed on the Heisenberg site.

[ChuckNajimy]

I know! I know!

At least give us some clues... I gotta know.

[vicb]

So now that you have posted it, and it is a paid subsription to read the ushr article, could you give us an assessment of these two prospects?? Should we be excited??

Matt Zarbo was drafted in the 3rd round of the OHL draft by the Brampton Batallion.

In I guess an Ontario Elite Summer League in 10 games Matt had 14g9a 6th in the league points and Joe 6g3a, 22nd in the league points.

Hope these guys don't pull a Brent Sullivan and walk.

[MikeR]

I was hoping that MikeR or someone else from CCT would post that according to an article on www.ushr.com

Sorry Ralph. I was out of town without internet access.:o:)

[MikeR]

Matt Zarbo was drafted in the 3rd round of the OHL draft by the Brampton Batallion.

In I guess an Ontario Elite Summer League in 10 games Matt had 14g9a 6th in the league points and Joe 6g3a, 22nd in the league points.

Hope these guys don't pull a Brent Sullivan and walk.

Joe Zarbo was a 6th round pick by the Niagara (previously Mississauga) Ice Dogs (115th)

[Drew]

I was hoping that MikeR or someone else from CCT would post that according to an article on www.ushr.com Clarkson has received committals from the brothers Matt and Joe Zarbo. The former is for either 2008 or 2009, the latter for 2009 or 2010. They both will play for the Jr. Bruins (EJHL) in the upcoming season.

The reason that I didn't want to post it is because I had hoped they would go to RPI. It should soon become apparent why I hoped that, but as of now a certain fact has not yet come out in the open. :eek:

Hmmm.....are they your nephews? ;)

[ursaminor]

Hmmm.....are they your nephews? ;)

No. That isn't it. :) I will eventually explain if it doesn't become apparent. If you are really curious, send me an email or a private message. I may not be able to answer it immediately since I am going out soon.

I am actually quite surprised that the fact that I know hasn't come to light yet.

[Drew]

Looks like we lost out on a potential goalie....I hear USHR is reporting Boston Junior Bruins/(EJHL) 6’5”, 230 lb. goaltender Connor Knapp has committed to Miami University for either ’08 or ’09.

Knapp, a 5/1/90 birthdate, is from York, NY, which is about an hour east of Buffalo. This summer, he had a strong Select 17 Festival. His play there convinced the Miami staff to have him in for a visit afterward.

In addtion to Miami, Knapp took visits to Clarkson and RPI.

[Drew]

I was hoping that MikeR or someone else from CCT would post that according to an article on www.ushr.com Clarkson has received committals from the brothers Matt and Joe Zarbo. The former is for either 2008 or 2009, the latter for 2009 or 2010. They both will play for the Jr. Bruins (EJHL) in the upcoming season.

The reason that I didn't want to post it is because I had hoped they would go to RPI. It should soon become apparent why I hoped that, but as of now a certain fact has not yet come out in the open. :eek:


Ok Ralph, I give. What is the Zarbo/RPI connection?

[ursaminor]

Ok Ralph, I give. What is the Zarbo/RPI connection?

Amazingly enough, it still isn't public knowledge. As I wrote, send me an email or private message.

[Drew]

Keeping tabs on the 2008 recruits

G G A PT
Louke Oakey 4 3 4 7
Corey Tamblyn 5 2 2 4
Julien Cayer 0 0 0 0

Oakley looking to follow Freeman's lead in Bowmanville, Tamblyn almost at a point a game. Can't find Cayer in the AAA Q.....is he in Northwood? Anyone know?

[ursaminor]

I can finally post what I was alluding to earlier. I had hoped that RPI would get Matt and Joe Zarbo because their older brother, Mark, has transferred from Bentley to RPI. Surprisingly, since he is not eligible until next year, he is now on RPI's roster http://www.rpiathletics.com/roster.asp?playerid=1357&sport=6. The fact that Mark had transferred was known to me for a couple of months. The rumor is that Mark is a walkon.

I have no knowledge that RPI was actually interested in the two younger Zarbos.

[Chaz]

Huh? And I thought that this "big secret" might actually be of some importance!:rolleyes: We can all breath a sigh of relief now that the earth shattering news is out;). Just yanking your chain Ralph!

[ursaminor]

Huh? And I thought that this "big secret" might actually be of some importance!:rolleyes: We can all breath a sigh of relief now that the earth shattering news is out;). Just yanking your chain Ralph!

It should add a new twist to the RPI-Clarkson rivalry if they ever play in the same game.

[Drew]

The RPI thread on USCHO says we lost out on a highly touted goalie for '08.....not good news but I am happy Tech is out west recruiting.

"6’4”, 175 lb. Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL) goaltender Allen York has committed to RPI and will be joining the Engineers in the fall of ’08.

York, who was selected by Columbus in the sixth round of the June NHL draft, has been the object of a ton of attention. Schools we've heard mentioned have included Minnesota, Wisconsin, Denver, Clarkson, Michigan Tech, and Maine"

[ursaminor]

Tamblyn and Oakley were named to the Canada East team for the World Junior A Challenge to be held 11/5 - 11/11 in Trail and Nelson, BC http://www.hockeycanada.ca/index.cfm/ci_id/14990/la_id/1/season_id/212/team_id/567/ss_id/20071.htm.

The schedule including exhibition games starting on 11/1 is at http://www.hockeycanada.ca/index.cfm/ci_id/24818/la_id/1.htm

They won't score if and when they play the Canada West team featuring the future RPI goalie mentioned in the previous message. :p (Sorry, I had to say that.)

[Stemmer]

I was impressed with both from th e little time I was able to spend watching them several weeks ago when they played in Wayne. My Bantams played at almost the same time in th e other rink.

Both looked to have good ice awareness and vision. Both skate well and the elder brother was very pretty physical. I think they'll fit in well at Tech. Much better than the ywould at RPI, Ralph. :D

I hope to get a longer look when the Junior B's play the Hitmen in Wayne in a pair of league games.

[MikeR]

Oakley headed to the WJAC (http://newsdurhamregion.com/news/opinion/article/88513)

Related (http://bchl.bc.ca/leagues/newsletter.cfm?leagueID=2393&clientID=1413&page=21030)

[MikeR]

Can't find Cayer in the AAA Q.....is he in Northwood? Anyone know?

Cayer leads the way against NSA (http://www.lakeplacidnews.com/sports/articles.asp?articleID=4051)

Cayer 6-6-3-9 (http://206.67.48.20/sportsreport/hockey.cfm?action=viewAll&teamID=8&teamName=Boys' Junior Hockey)

[vicb]

Cayer leads the way against NSA (http://www.lakeplacidnews.com/sports/articles.asp?articleID=4051)

Cayer 6-6-3-9 (http://206.67.48.20/sportsreport/hockey.cfm?action=viewAll&teamID=8&teamName=Boys' Junior Hockey)

From one of the game summaries

The Northwood Junior team traveled to Ithaca, NY to play game one of a three game, three day Showcase. Game one took place at historic Lynah Rink of Cornell University. Following the game, the squad received a tour of the campus and hockey facilities, given by the Cornell coaching staff.

I hope Cayer was duly UNimpressed.

[MikeR]

Oakley scores first goal (http://www.yorkregion.com/article/58851) in win over Belarus

[Drew]

Heisenberg lists a new recruit for tech 2008 Nick Tremblay, LC, 5'11 179
from Smith Falls COJHL.

Ok MikeR, what can we dig up on the fine lad?


Edit: 2nd in league in scoring:

GP G A P
16 20 12 32

[FireKnight]

Here's the CJHL site on Tremblay:

http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1425916

[berbs91]

He also leads in the goals scored department, scoring 5 more goals in 4 less games then the player with the second most.

[MikeR]

Ok MikeR, what can we dig up on the fine lad?


Not much yet. Other than he has some MAD skating skillz.:D

Edit: He also played for College Charles-Lemoyne (Quebec Midget AAA)
Edit: Prior to that, he played for the Lanaudiere Ouest Pionniers of the LDHMM (Bantam AA - Montreal) (05-06)

[Brett Gobe]

Those videos are ridiculous.

[Drew]

Wow that is some sick skating abilities, cannot wait to see him play.....he may cover all five skaters on the pk himself:eek:

[ursaminor]

Where is MikeR???

I expected him to mention that Louke Oakley scored the winning goal for Canada East over Russia on a penalty shot to sent his team into today's finals of the WJAC against Canada West: http://www.hockeycanada.ca/index.cfm/ci_id/11728/la_id/1/ss_id/20071/game_id/1317.htm

[Drew]

Where is MikeR???

I expected him to mention that Louke Oakley scored the winning goal for Canada East over Russia on a penalty shot to sent his team into today's finals of the WJAC against Canada West: http://www.hockeycanada.ca/index.cfm/ci_id/11728/la_id/1/ss_id/20071/game_id/1317.htm

Thanks Ralph! Oakley, Tremblay, Tamblyn and Cayer for next year.....class looks good, blue chip goalie and we are all set;)

MikeR is working on some very classified searches for the roundtable right now and we can't comment (Code for I think his wife locked him out of the garage) ;)

[Chaz]

Thanks Ralph! Oakley, Tremblay, Tamblyn and Cayer for next year.....class looks good, blue chip goalie and we are all set;)

MikeR is working on some very classified searches for the roundtable right now and we can't comment (Code for I think his wife locked him out of the garage) ;)

LOL!!!!! That's great!:D

[MikeR]

MikeR is working on some very classified searches for the roundtable right now and we can't comment (Code for I think his wife locked him out of the garage) ;)

:D:D:D:D:D

I've been slacking in my hockey addiction. Thanks Ralph! Guess I've been laying low because..(my) expectations are high for the team, and it is almost painful to get too involved with the daily tracking.
Feels like it is the playoffs already!

[MikeR]

blue chip goalie and we are all set;)



Do you have one in mind Drew? ;)

[Brett Gobe]

Looks like 08 is going to be a very nice replacement for 04.

[joecct]

This may be good news, depending on the "agent/family advisor". Brent Sullivan is back with the Brockville Braves after playing 3 games in the OHL. Since he is still in HS, I believe NCAA rules stipulate he must sit out a year in residence and 3 games to regain his NCAA eligibility.

So, 2009 may be an option, depending on that pesky "agent" thingy.

[Drew]

This may be good news, depending on the "agent/family advisor". Brent Sullivan is back with the Brockville Braves after playing 3 games in the OHL. Since he is still in HS, I believe NCAA rules stipulate he must sit out a year in residence and 3 games to regain his NCAA eligibility.

So, 2009 may be an option, depending on that pesky "agent" thingy.

Wow, Joe! Interesting note....very intrigued how this plays itself out. I wonder if he has any interest or eligibilty in Clarkson.

[MikeR]

On a conditioning/development stint (http://www.sarniasting.com/default.asp?q=news&storyid=702)....


Edit: Apparently he was out with the flu (http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:nnSkogJeSsYJ:www.theobserver.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx%3Fe%3D730462+Brent+Sullivan+fl u&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=4&gl=us) earlier . I see his first fight/scrum made youtube as well.

[MikeR]

Louke Oakley traded to St. Mike's (http://newsdurhamregion.com/news/sports/hockey/article/89390)


GM Percy Harding says the Eagles fulfilled a request that Oakley had made nine games into the season to be moved to a contender. After losing 13 players off a roster that finished first in the East Conference last year, this season is a rebuilding one for the Eagles, and Oakley wanted to finish his junior career with a contender.

[Muskieman]

Hi VicB,

I know this has nothing to do with recruiting, but I wanted to send you a private email. I'd appreciate it if you'd send an email to me at
hhenry01@nycap.rr.com (note, the '0' is the number 0), so I can get back to you. Thanks.

As for recruiting, it sounds like you guys are really loading up. I think CCT is poised to make a serious run at an NCAA Championship, this season as well as ensuing years.

Brian

[MikeR]

Just curious, would it be out of the ordinary for the Knight staff to recommend a change?
http://www.eagleshockey.ca/news_story.php?search=269

This just seemed out of place otherwise....
The Eagles recognize the contributions of such a marquee player and have always put education goals and plans first.

from the St Mike's site (http://www.stmichaelsbuzzers.com/buzzers_new/news.aspx)
Buzzers Acquire Two Top Scoring Forwards
11/15/2007
TORONTO (SMCS) – The St. Michael’s Buzzers are pleased to announce the following transactions:

Oakley, Louke: Acquired from the Bowmanville Eagles. Oakley was the leading scorer on the Bowmanville Eagles before being traded to the Buzzers and is widely seen as a true blue-chip player. Oakley has committed to Clarkson University for the 2008-2009 season as well as just returned from the 2007 World Junior A Hockey Challenge where he notched 3 goals and 2 assists to lead Team Canada East in scoring on their way to the Silver medal. Oakley is also a former St. Michael’s College School student. Oakley will wear #21 for the Buzzers.

[MikeR]

Older article (11/2) (http://www.yrng.com/News/Sports/article/58605) on Corey Tamblyn selection to the Canada East team; and a similar one on Louke Oakley (http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=755647&auth=MIKE+DAVIES+Examiner+Staff+Writer)

[MikeR]

Name Pos GP G A TP PIM Team
Tremblay, Nick (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1425916&seasonid=2033) C 20 23 15 38 26 Smith Falls Bears
Oakley, Louke (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=582198&seasonid=2149) C 20 10 12 22 30 St. Michael's Buzzers
Tamblyn, Corey (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=554244&seasonid=2149) C 20 8 12 20 32 Markham Waxers
Cayer, Julien (http://www.northwoodschool.com/sportsreport/hockey.cfm?action=display&teamID=8&teamName=Boys'%20Junior%20Hockey) LW 11 6 5 11 ? Northwood

[Todd '86]

From the 11/2 article on Tamblin:


“I can’t wait to get there,” he said.


THAT's what I like to see. Corey, we can't wait to see what you've got!

[Drew]

Looks like we signed a LD for 2008, another Smith Falls Player, a replacement for Brent Sullivan after his jump to major jr.:


Mark Borowiecki-LD 11/23/2007 Smiths Falls (COJHL) 6'1 175 7-12-89
53-3-25-28-85

The Smith Falls website mentioned he was to visit Princeton last week.....so much for that I guess.

Ralph, er I mean, Mike ;).....let's see what we can find.

[Brett Gobe]

http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1409849&seasonid=2033

[ursaminor]

Looks like we signed a LD for 2008, another Smith Falls Player, I replacement for Brent Sullivan after his jump to major jr.:


Mark Borowiecki-LD 11/23/2007 Smiths Falls (COJHL) 6'1 175 7-12-89
53-3-25-28-85

Ralph, er I mean, Mike ;).....let's see what we can find.

Mike Bergin is the best dman on that team. :D

[Drew]

Mike Bergin is the best dman on that team. :D

Guess Bergin went with his safety school, eh? :p ;):D

[ursaminor]

Guess Bergin went with his safety school, eh? :p ;):D

Doubtful considering that he committed last February. :p :cool:

[Stemmer]

So how does that make RPI NOT his safety school?

:D

[ursaminor]

So how does that make RPI NOT his safety school?

:D

It also doesn't keep CCT from being Mark Borowiecki's safety school.

Last night http://www.pointstreak.com/framed/prostats/boxscore.html?gameid=524061, two assists for Bergin, Borowiecki didn't dress (injured?, they were undermanned), and nothing for Tremblay.

[MikeR]

So how does that make RPI NOT his safety school?

:D

It also doesn't keep CCT from being Mark Borowiecki's safety school.

He visited Princeton.;):p ; but then again....RPI is one of the "new Ivy League" schools;):D

Also selected to participate in the Canada East WJAC mini camp. Also played for the Eastern Ontario Cobras in Midget AAA, before the reorganization of the AAA Zones.

[MikeR]

Name Pos GP G A TP PIM Team
Tremblay, Nick (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1425916&seasonid=2033) C 24 24 18 42 26 Smith Falls Bears
Oakley, Louke (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=582198&seasonid=2149) C 22 11 14 25 32 St. Michael's Buzzers
Tamblyn, Corey (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=554244&seasonid=2149) C 23 10 13 23 32 Markham Waxers
Cayer, Julien (http://www.northwoodschool.com/sportsreport/hockey.cfm?action=display&teamID=8&teamName=Boys'%20Junior%20Hockey) LW 11 6 5 11 ? Northwood
Borowiecki, Mark (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1409849&seasonid=2033) LD 17 1 14 15 28 Smith Falls

[Brett Gobe]

Looks like Julien Cayer might live up to his brothers name.

[ursaminor]

RPI is one of the "new Ivy League" schools;):D Boy, did that give me a chuckle when I read it the first time. :D Then again, when used properly it can't but help the school. It apparently helped cause a large increase in applications for the class that just entered.

[Drew]

Smith Falls Defenseman, Mark Borowiecki makes the Canada East Prospects team:

http://www.cjahl.com/leagues/newsletter.cfm?leagueID=8324&clientID=2957&page=21973

[ecacwatcher]

Will Clarkson be anouncing their goalie recruit soon or do you think they will wait for a while?

Do you think Potter will be the starter next year?

[placid]

Don't see any reason why Potter couldn't be a starter next year.

Remember, Leggio wasn't a big recruit. He was a walk on. No reason another walk on can't excel as well. In fact, come to think of it, Walsh and Shawn Grant were like that too. Traylen is last 'recruited' starting goalie since Dan Murphy and he didn't pan out, so maybe there's something to the walk-on thing.

[Drew]

Will Clarkson be anouncing their goalie recruit soon or do you think they will wait for a while?

Do you think Potter will be the starter next year?

Question 1. Clarkson will not officially announce the Class 2011 until April or May of 2008. However, info does leak somehow and we do find out after a LOI has been signed.

Question 2. If we don't get a recruit for 2008, Potter and Wyse will most likely compete for the starting job.

Of course, it is only my opinion.

[Todd '86]

Question 1. Clarkson will not officially announce the Class 2011 until April or May of 2008. However, info does leak somehow and we do find out after a LOI has been signed.

The junior leagues usually like to brag about who signs with what college. Most likely we will find out from one of them before the official announcement.

[FireKnight]

Don't see any reason why Potter couldn't be a starter next year.

Remember, Leggio wasn't a big recruit. He was a walk on. No reason another walk on can't excel as well. In fact, come to think of it, Walsh and Shawn Grant were like that too. Traylen is last 'recruited' starting goalie since Dan Murphy and he didn't pan out, so maybe there's something to the walk-on thing.

I agree with you about Potter, he could be a starting goaltender. Because there are only 57 starting positions in D-1 hockey, a lot of "better than average" goaltenders have to come to college as walk ons and earn their scholarship. The NHL draft has a similar history, although it seems there have been more drafted goaltenders in the last 5 years.

It would be nice to see some more of Potter but with every game being a "must win", I can definitely understand the desire to keep Leggio between the pipes. If we lose on Friday in Florida (hopefully not), Potter should get the nod on Saturday. I'd also like to see him in a few games against the lower third of the ECAC, especially if we get a lead. Of course the staff sees him in practice; they know what they have.

Speaking of Wyse though, is he actually practicing with the team. If he is, why don't they dress him for home games? He's a 20 year old freshman, I doubt he'd be red-shirted. However, as an engineering major, maybe? they want him to focus on the classroom.

[placid]

Speaking of Wyse though, is he actually practicing with the team. If he is, why don't they dress him for home games? He's a 20 year old freshman, I doubt he'd be red-shirted. However, as an engineering major, maybe? they want him to focus on the classroom.

I don't believe Clarkson or SLU can redshirt anyone, unless its a medical redshirt. Remember, they are D3 schools. D3 schools can't redshirt, even in their D1 sports. There are other things D1 schools can do, Clarkson/SLU/RPI/CC et all can't. I believe they don't get the same payday for making big events that a school like Michigan gets, because of the D3 thing.

[FireKnight]

I don't believe Clarkson or SLU can redshirt anyone, unless its a medical redshirt. Remember, they are D3 schools. D3 schools can't redshirt, even in their D1 sports. There are other things D1 schools can do, Clarkson/SLU/RPI/CC et all can't. I believe they don't get the same payday for making big events that a school like Michigan gets, because of the D3 thing.

I knew they didn't get the money, but I didn't know they couldn't redshirt. The medical blueshirt is allowed at all divisions, you don't even lose eligibility at D3 if you are granted it.

[MikeR]

Name Pos GP G A TP PIM Team
Tremblay, Nick (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1425916&seasonid=2033) C 27 28 23 51 30 Smith Falls Bears
Oakley, Louke (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=582198&seasonid=2149) C 24 12 16 28 36 St. Michael's Buzzers
Tamblyn, Corey (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=554244&seasonid=2149) C 24 12 14 26 32 Markham Waxers
Cayer, Julien (http://www.northwoodschool.com/sportsreport/hockey.cfm?action=display&teamID=8&teamName=Boys'%20Junior%20Hockey) LW 14 8 5 13 ? Northwood
Borowiecki, Mark (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1409849&seasonid=2033) LD 17 1 14 15 28 Smith Falls Bears

[ecacwatcher]

The Knights now have at least five recruits committed for next year, maybe Matt Zarbo as well. They are graduating six seniors. Will they recruit any more players for '08 ?

Maybe they will fill the third goalie spot with a walk-on and let Potter and Wyse battle for # 1 ?

[Drew]

The Knights now have at least five recruits committed for next year, maybe Matt Zarbo as well. They are graduating six seniors. Will they recruit any more players for '08 ?

Maybe they will fill the third goalie spot with a walk-on and let Potter and Wyse battle for # 1 ?

I don't have an insider info but my guess would be that the Zarbo bros. are for 2009.

Ecacwatcher, who do you think are the three best available goalies in New England or the OPJHL?

[ecacwatcher]

Hard to say in OPJHL as I have only seen a few play...some very good goalies with mediocre (or worse) stats playing for poor teams, some goalies that are perhaps overrated that have great stats playing for strong teams...

Not sure about New England...perhaps a goalie recruit will come from the USHL?

[FireKnight]

Goaltenders are so hard to read in their younger days. It seems that you have to recruit them based on their skill sets, rather than their statistics or even their current ability. If someone would have told me that David Leggio was going to lead us to an ECACHL championship when he was a freshman, I'd have laughed in their face. This year, he (and good team defense) has secured wins for us when the offense has been less than productive on the scoresheet.

So much seems to hinge on the effort goaltenders put in and their coaching. Look at the improvement in Billy Blase this year now that he has a volunteer coach and Yale student who's number hangs in the rafters at MSG. Does anyone know who works with the goaltenders at Clarkson?

[ecacwatcher]

Good point about the goalies. If you can find a young one that is technically sound, works hard with their own goalie coach, the stats don't need to be the determining factor. Of course, size and speed help too !

I don't think Clarkson has a goalie coach, but I assume that all three goalies work with their own coaches at different times during the hockey season and the off-season.

There have been very few NCAA goalie signings lately, and most of those are for 2009. There are four or five ECAC teams probably looking to bring in a goalie for next year. Quinnipiac, Clarkson, Colgate, Union, SLU all graduating seniors, most of them play a lot of minutes. May be some competitive recruiting going on, and once one goalie is signed, more will follow.

[MikeR]

How 'bout Chance Lieb - CD Selects?

[Stemmer]

Not familiar with Chance but I'll have a chance to see him soon when the Selects play the Hitmen here.

Scouting report to follow. ;)

[ursaminor]

There have been very few NCAA goalie signings lately, and most of those are for 2009. There are four or five ECAC teams probably looking to bring in a goalie for next year. Quinnipiac, Clarkson, Colgate, Union, SLU all graduating seniors, most of them play a lot of minutes. May be some competitive recruiting going on, and once one goalie is signed, more will follow.
RPI is probably also looking for another goalie in addition to Allen York because two are graduating. However, the other may be a walk-on.

[ecacwatcher]

Leggio a former CD Selects player - Lieb's current team.

[placid]

grins..why not let the coaching staff decide which goalie to recruit?

[MikeR]

grins..why not let the coaching staff decide which goalie to recruit?
:D
What fun would that be?:D We all know we can recruit with the best of them, especially with Rich as our advance scout!;););)

[Stemmer]

Leggio a former CD Selects player - Lieb's current team.

Somewhat familiar with the Selects and especially with their founder and of the whole CD program and the Selects coach, Jim Salfi who over 30 years ago coached RPI. Program also produced Shawn Weller and some other recent Knights.

Salfi is probably a close pal of Ralph. :cool:

[ecacwatcher]

grins..why not let the coaching staff decide which goalie to recruit?

Something tells me the coaches might have a say.

[ursaminor]

Somewhat familiar with the Selects and especially with their founder and of the whole CD program and the Selects coach, Jim Salfi who over 30 years ago coached RPI. Program also produced Shawn Weller and some other recent Knights.

Salfi is probably a close pal of Ralph. :cool:

No; I never spoke to him.

He also played defense for SLU about 1960.

[joecct]

Let me put 2 cents (US) for a goaltender who is probably off the radar screen..

Matt Brooker, Marquette (NAHL) 1989 6'2" 175. Have watched him since he was a Bantam. Good fundamentals. More importantly, Redlight thinks he has more of an upside than the other local kid who is on the NTDP 18U team.

[ecacwatcher]

Heisenberg's Recruiting Site has not been updated in a couple of days...any news on new Clarkson recruits for next season?

[Stemmer]

:rolleyes:No; I never spoke to him.



Come on Ralph, that is very disappointing to us. And you call yourself a 'Tute fan?

:rolleyes:

[ursaminor]

:rolleyes:

Come on Ralph, that is very disappointing to us. And you call yourself a 'Tute fan?

:rolleyes:

I am basically a shy person. I never would have spoken to Seth Appert if hockeyhound hadn't introduced me to him.

[MikeR]

Name Pos GP G A TP PIM Team
Tremblay, Nick (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1425916&seasonid=2033) C 37 35 32 67 45 Smith Falls Bears
Oakley, Louke (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=582198&seasonid=2149) C 31 15 23 38 44 St. Michael's Buzzers
Tamblyn, Corey (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=554244&seasonid=2149) C 32 10 20 35 42 Markham Waxers
Cayer, Julien (http://www.northwoodschool.com/sportsreport/hockey.cfm?action=display&teamID=8&teamName=Boys'%20Junior%20Hockey) LW 21 13 11 24 ? Northwood
Borowiecki, Mark (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1409849&seasonid=2033) LD 25 2 17 19 40 Smith Falls Bears

[Drew]

NHL Central Scouting Mid-Term Rankings (http://centralscouting.nhl.com/CSMenu.nsf/8765b5caeee8f87285256ab0005d9f01/dcc31d3bc4f05ceb85256b3e0059c1e1?OpenDocument)


Julien Cayer is ranked #77 among North American skaters.

[MikeR]

Relative to other college recruits/players
#9 Colin Wilson (BU current)
#19 John Carlson (UMass '09)
#22 Jake Gardiner (UW '08 or '09)
#26 Zac Dalpe (OSU '08)
#30 Joe Colborne (DU '08)
#35 Aaron Ness (Minnesota '08)
#40 Danny Kristo (UND '09)
#46 Corey Trivino (BU '08)
#48 Cody Goloubef (UW current)
#53 Nick Larson (Minnesota '08)
#57 Brandon Burlon (Michigan '08)
#60 Justin Jokinen (Minnesota '08)
#61 Cory Fienhage (UND '09)
#65 Jimmy Hayes (BC '08)
#67 Seth Soley (Mich Tech '08)
#70 Nathan Condon (Minnesota '09)
#71 David Toews (UND '08)
#72 Derek Stepan (UW '08 or '09)
#73 Taylor Stefishen (OSU '08)

[MikeR]

Name Pos GP G A TP PIM Team
Tremblay, Nick (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1425916&seasonid=2033) C 40 36 37 73 53 Smith Falls Bears
Oakley, Louke (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=582198&seasonid=2149) C 33 15 28 43 44 St. Michael's Buzzers
Tamblyn, Corey (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=554244&seasonid=2149) C 35 16 24 40 48 Markham Waxers
Cayer, Julien (http://www.northwoodschool.com/sportsreport/hockey.cfm?action=display&teamID=8&teamName=Boys'%20Junior%20Hockey) LW 27 16 13 29 ? Northwood
Borowiecki, Mark (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1409849&seasonid=2033) LD 28 2 19 21 47 Smith Falls Bears

[ecacwatcher]

Great group of freshmen coming in - any word on a goalie?

[Drew]

Great group of freshmen coming in - any word on a goalie?

It won't be Josh Robinson, he chose to attend Michigan Tech.

[ecacwatcher]

Clarkson staff are great recruiters - they will have a solid goalie coming in. No doubt they knew Robinson was not a sure thing and have planned accordingly.

[MikeR]

Name Pos GP G A TP PIM Team
Tremblay, Nick (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1425916&seasonid=2033) C 45 37 43 80 57 Smith Falls Bears
Oakley, Louke (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=582198&seasonid=2149) C 38 17 31 48 52 St. Michael's Buzzers
Tamblyn, Corey (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=554244&seasonid=2149) C 39 18 27 45 52 Markham Waxers
Cayer, Julien (http://www.northwoodschool.com/sportsreport/hockey.cfm?action=display&teamID=8&teamName=Boys'%20Junior%20Hockey) LW 29 16 16 32 ? Northwood
Borowiecki, Mark (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1409849&seasonid=2033) LD 33 2 20 22 57 Smith Falls Bears

[FireKnight]

From Heisnberg's site:

Paul Karpowich-G 2/17/2008 Wellington (OPJHL) 6'3 180 10-25-88

I'll get some more info when I get settled in here.

[MikeR]

Introducing (http://www.wellingtondukes.com/news_story.php?search=118) Paul Karpowich (http://www.wellingtondukes.com/profile_player.php?search=3), goaltender for the Golden Knights!

Tall at 6'3", selected by the Plymouth Whalers (13th round, #253) previously played in the AJHL (http://www.mygringos.com/news-detail.php?ncid=3&nid=1027) and Thunder Bay Kings AAA (http://tommyhockey.air.on.ca/tbjrb/statistics/0506gaa.html)
Had pneumonia at the beginning of the season, limiting his playing time this year. Good stats (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1400976&seasonid=2149)...maybe ecacwatcher can give us a scouting report.

Edit: AJHL stats (http://www.ajhl.ab.ca/leagues/rosters_profile.cfm?clientID=1705&leagueID=3464&teamID=126420&playerID=240379&pos=G)

[Bill]

Introducing (http://www.wellingtondukes.com/news_story.php?search=118) Paul Karpowich (http://www.wellingtondukes.com/profile_player.php?search=3), goaltender for the Golden Knights!

Tall at 6'3", selected by the Plymouth Whalers (13th round, #253) previously played in the AJHL (http://www.mygringos.com/news-detail.php?ncid=3&nid=1027) and Thunder Bay Jr B (http://tommyhockey.air.on.ca/tbjrb/statistics/0506gaa.html)
Had pneumonia at the beginning of the season, limiting his playing time this year. Good stats (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1400976&seasonid=2149)...maybe ecacwatcher can give us a scouting report.
Looking good - George, Greg and JF have come up with a nice prospect in Paul.

[MikeR]

Name Pos GP G A TP PIM Team
Tremblay, Nick (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1425916&seasonid=2033) C 49 40 46 86 61 Smith Falls Bears
Oakley, Louke (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=582198&seasonid=2149) C 42 22 39 61 54 St. Michael's Buzzers
Tamblyn, Corey (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=554244&seasonid=2149) C 44 21 33 54 60 Markham Waxers
Cayer, Julien (http://www.northwoodschool.com/sportsreport/hockey.cfm?action=display&teamID=8&teamName=Boys'%20Junior%20Hockey) LW 32 20 22 42 ? Northwood
Borowiecki, Mark (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1409849&seasonid=2033) LD 37 2 20 22 59 Smith Falls Bears
Paul Karpowich (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1400976&seasonid=2149) G 22 15-3-2 2.15 .922 Wellington Dukes Note: OPJHL final regular season stats

Tamblyn has 9pts in 3gp after the 1st round of the OPJHL Playoffs

[Drew]

Introducing (http://www.wellingtondukes.com/news_story.php?search=118) Paul Karpowich (http://www.wellingtondukes.com/profile_player.php?search=3), goaltender for the Golden Knights!

Tall at 6'3", selected by the Plymouth Whalers (13th round, #253) previously played in the AJHL (http://www.mygringos.com/news-detail.php?ncid=3&nid=1027) and Thunder Bay Kings AAA (http://tommyhockey.air.on.ca/tbjrb/statistics/0506gaa.html)
Had pneumonia at the beginning of the season, limiting his playing time this year. Good stats (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1400976&seasonid=2149)...maybe ecacwatcher can give us a scouting report.

Edit: AJHL stats (http://www.ajhl.ab.ca/leagues/rosters_profile.cfm?clientID=1705&leagueID=3464&teamID=126420&playerID=240379&pos=G)


Worth Noting, Jake Fischer, the goalie he splits time with evenly, is currently on loan to the Wellington Dukes from the Ottawa 67's of the OHL.

[Drew]

USHR ran a great article on Northwood Prep and its rise from the ashes


"It’s way too early to say the Lake Placid boarding school is back to those glory days, but under second -year head coach Jeff Matthews, they are having their best season in a long time, with a 27-5-2 record with eight games to play. Since they are a prep school, yet fall a little outside the purview of USHR’s prep coverage, we’ll try to fill you in on a handful of the players.

First off, senior forward Julien Cayer (Clarkson), junior defenseman Nik Pokulok (Clarkson) and PG goaltender Richie LaVeau were all ranked on NHL Central scouting’s mid-season rankings, so NHL scouts have been showing up in large numbers this season.

Cayer is the real deal, a 6’4”, 190 lb. smooth-skating left shot center with excellent hands, reach, and shot. Against Wyoming Seminary last weekend, he scored a top shelf goal from the right face off circle. “It was an NHL shot,” said Matthews. “The goalie reacted two seconds after it went in.”

At Clarkson, Cayer, who was ranked #77 on Central’s list, will be following in the footsteps of older brother David.
Pokulok, will be following his brother, Sasha, a first round draft choice of the Washington Caps playing at Hershey, to the ECAC. Pokulok, #96 on Central’s list, will be following Cayer, as well, for the two will also be teammates at Clarkson."

[FireKnight]

In weekend action in the OPJHL playoffs:

Friday, Louke Oakley had an assist and a 10 minute misconduct as St. Michaels pasted Toronto 8-2. Paul Karpowich made 28 saves and was named first star as Wellington defeated Bowmanville 5-2.

Saturday, Corey Tamblyn had a goal and an assist as Markam downed Vaughan 8-2.

Wellington and St. Michaels will be in action on Sunday.

[vicb]

I actually beat MikeR to this one:

From the CJHL web page

Nick Tremblay capped off a memorable season in the CJHL as the 19 year old native of Candiac, PQ soared to the top of all scorers with 110 points, including a league leading 51 goals and was named the league's Most Valuable Player in the process. Along with these awards, Tremblay was also selected the First All Star Centre, joining Smiths Falls teammate Mark Borowiecki and Manager Bill Bowker on the first team.

Tremblay will accompany Borowieck again next fall as he accepted a full hockey scholarship from Clarkson University beginning September of 2008. The Bears have sent no less than seven players off to the NCAA Division I ranks on scholarships this season.

As the CJHL MVP, Tremblay will also be the nominee for the Canadian Junior A Hockey Leagues' RBC Player of the Year, which will be announced during the Royal Bank Cup in Cornwall from May 3-11.

[Brett Gobe]

Karpowich is 7-0-0 in the OJHL playoffs.

423 MIN 11 GA 1.53 GAA .950 SV% 1 SO

[Knights '09]

It looks like we have great prospects plugged in for goalie next year with karpowich and incumbent Tim Potter, who looked great against Colorado college when we pulled Leggio and the Quinnipiac game when we also pulled Leggio. ( for other reasons !).

Anyone know what alex wyse brings to the table? what are the chances karpowich starts for the knights. Clarkson doesn't usually play underclassmen much.

[placid]

I would think whoever is best in practice next fallwould start.

Why would they care if its an underclassmen?
Leggio became the starter during his sophomore year.

[Knights '09]

i would like to see some of the underclassman get significant playing time at the least.

do you know where that louis leblanc guy is going next year? He had toured Clarkson, Princeton and BC to my knowledge.

[Drew]

i would like to see some of the underclassman get significant playing time at the least.

do you know where that louis leblanc guy is going next year? He had toured Clarkson, Princeton and BC to my knowledge.

He is going nowhere in 2008, at the earliest he is a 2009. From what I have read and heard from people that are knowledgeable to the game, he is as blue chip as blue chip gets!

[daredevilcu]

He is going nowhere in 2008, at the earliest he is a 2009. From what I have read and heard from people that are knowledgeable to the game, he is as blue chip as blue chip gets!

If that's the case, hello, BC. Lame.

[ursaminor]

An extract from an article on the New Jersey Hitmen in USHR
This was a good team effort by the Hitmen, who benefited this season from the strongest blue line they ever had. But they’ll be looking for some new guys for next fall, as ’90 Andrew Himelson looks to be headed to Clarkson ...
Not clear that he would be for 2008.

[Knights '09]

yeah i dont know why he would pick clarkson over BC by any standards, they offer a more total package than we could ever hope to.

But imagine if he did? We havent had a national superstar in so long which is a shame considering we are a premier program.

[Brett Gobe]

Clarkson isn't built to take in the junior '1 and done' type player. We seem to find diamonds in the rough who enjoy a smaller atmosphere, and right now it's working.

That said, if he wants to come to Clarkson, then welcome aboard, just don't expect blue chips to fall in Potsdam, and if they do, don't expect them to stay all four years.

[Goldie Knight]

March 18, 2008 Tuesday, 12:10 PM

When I hear Golden Knights seniors publicly say the best four years of their lives were spent at Clarkson, those words speak volumes about Clarkson University.

The Golden Knights, as a whole, are very happy to be at Clarkson. Another factor that influences a prospect's decision (if they are Canadian) is the proximity of Potsdam to Canada. So many parents are able to attend all home games and not have to drive an unreasonable distance to watch their sons play hockey. An example of this is David Cayer and his younger brother Julien, who will be a Golden Knight in the fall of 2008. Mr. and Mrs. Cayer have the privilege of being parents of Golden Knights for eight consecutive years.....how lucky they are that their sons have so much talent!

Another positive factor is the relationship the coaches have with the players....it is excellent and respectful. At a post-game gathering in the Barben Rooms, one of our freshmen made the comment how much the team appreciates what the Booster Club does for the Golden Knights. The Booster Club organizes a fall barbecue and takes the team out for dinner at least several times a year, plus the team are the guests of honor at the annual banquet. We do our best to make the Golden Knights feel at home throughout the hockey season. It also is important to mention that President and Karen Collins are so supportive of the Clarkson hockey program. Tony is always willing to offer encouraging words to the individual players, whom he knows personally.

We are not the number one Division I hockey team, but we are proud of the Clarkson hockey program and what it does to help the Golden Knights. And it goes without saying that their Clarkson education will always be an important part of their lives.

[Knights '09]

I think it is my lifes calling to one day join the booster club ! The best thing about the Clarkson hockey program is the genuine love the the town has for this team. We are a small town team who can play with the big boys on the national scale. Its really great to see the players have such respect for booster club members.

Is there a way to join even if you dont have money to give? I would love to be doing anything to help the team out... maybe giving tours of potsdam or something.

I will be writing up a column of an interview i did with Leggio , Dodge , and Becca. Would anyone like a copy ?

[Knights '09]

it would be really great to get a local to play for Clarkson again. It has been a while since someone from the northcountry played on the team hasnt it?

[Brett Gobe]

Before you write your column, it's Beca.

And Matt Curley '07 was from Madrid.

[placid]

it would be really great to get a local to play for Clarkson again. It has been a while since someone from the northcountry played on the team hasnt it?

You do realize Tim Marks is from the North Country? He grew up near Watertown.

[Chaz]

You do realize Tim Marks is from the North Country?

I believe Marks is from the Watertown area and I think that Knights '09 was more than likely referring to the Potsdam area. Maybe someone from the high school section 10 area. That's not Watertown.

[Knights '09]

yeah sorry thats what i meant. I grew up in Potsdam so that would be local to me ... maybe move to the maseena canton radius. Watertown is far away Im talking in the mold of the Craig Conroy for local. He grew up here i think and played at Lakeplacid for a year ... and was my neighbor when he played for the Blues.

Damm it is Beca... actually i have spelled that incorrectly all year in the Integrator.

[Brett Gobe]

That's ok, from what I remember of the Integrator spelling errors were par for the course. :D

[Knights '09]

yeah not too many writing / communications majors churning out these articles. I think one would have to go cross town to SLU for the polished up student paper :)

Did you / do you go to clarkson now ?

[daredevilcu]

Apparently you're not familiar with The Legend, Brett Gobe. Think Mike Powers, but in a pep band context.

[Knights '09]

hahahaha i know Mike Powers, and his absurd exploits. So does that make Bret Globe the sugar daddy of the Pep Band as Mike is of the Frisbee team ? I play violin for 10 + years now, but that has no use in the pep band. Is there spots in the band for people who dont play instruments but bring absurd fanhood to the table ?

[Brett Gobe]

Sugar daddy? That could be arranged...

I graduated in '03, but still keep close tabs on the ins and outs of Clarkson.

[Knights '09]

Thats cool to see you still follow clarkson even after you left. Lot of people I talk to here cant wait to get out and forget they were ever here in this god forsaken place.

I would love to go to medical school near Potsdam so i can come up on weekends to watch the games.

[daredevilcu]

hahahaha i know Mike Powers, and his absurd exploits. So does that make Bret Globe the sugar daddy of the Pep Band as Mike is of the Frisbee team ? I play violin for 10 + years now, but that has no use in the pep band. Is there spots in the band for people who dont play instruments but bring absurd fanhood to the table ?

I'm not sure anyone will ever be better at getting more money from CUSA than Mike Powers. When I got here, the frisbee team was just getting started, was all about fun, and we weren't that competitive most of the time. Well, against the really good teams.

Now they're on-par with several excellent teams, Mike (and the rest of the eBoard) is working on getting the club UPA sanctioned and taking them to sectionals this year. Heck of an improvement over 5 years.

Kind of like the hockey team. Which we're supposed to be talking about.

[Brett Gobe]

Clearly frisbee is the new hockey.

[placid]

I believe Marks is from the Watertown area and I think that Knights '09 was more than likely referring to the Potsdam area. Maybe someone from the high school section 10 area. That's not Watertown.

marks played for thousand islands the current sec 10 d2 champs

[Todd '86]

Thats cool to see you still follow clarkson even after you left.

I think you'll find quite a bunch of us, actually. ;)

[joecct]

marks played for thousand islands the current sec 10 d2 champsSalmon River didn't win?!?!? That's a shocker!

Vic is '74
I'm '77
Bill I think predates both of us.

And just to rub it in, tuition, room and board in '77 was $6K.

[Brett Gobe]

Bill is '00.....

;)

[vicb]

Salmon River didn't win?!?!? That's a shocker!

Vic is '74
I'm '77
Bill I think predates both of us.

And just to rub it in, tuition, room and board in '77 was $6K.

Yep, 1974, the only year Clarkson never made the ECAC Playoffs. And you guys are complaining about losing to Colgate. :rolleyes: .

[Bill]

Salmon River didn't win?!?!? That's a shocker!

Vic is '74
I'm '77
Bill I think predates both of us.

And just to rub it in, tuition, room and board in '77 was $6K.

Yep - this old Bill is '63 after 5 years - shoulda been '62, but was having too good a time. Finishing up 50 years of supporting Clarkson Hockey - 2 FF's ('62 & '91 - was in Louisiana for the great Cornell/Clarkson shootouts - too far to make it). High point was a long time ago - Clarkson beat Michigan (centered and captained by Mr. Berensen) 5-4 in game 1 of the '62 FF. He never forgot and even badmouthed us at the FF in the '96 press conference after they won in Cinncy. Far as I know, we are 1-0 vs Michigan in the NCAA's. :D

[ursaminor]

Yep, 1974, the only year Clarkson never made the ECAC Playoffs. And you guys are complaining about losing to Colgate. :rolleyes: .

Remember it well. And guess who beat CCT out for the #8 spot and then proceeded to beat #1 UNH in the first round of the playoffs. :D

(Well actually, my memory is getting foggy. I do recall listening to the RPI-UNH game.)

[FireKnight]

Remember it well. And guess who beat CCT out for the #8 spot and then proceeded to beat #1 UNH in the first round of the playoffs. :D

(Well actually, my memory is getting foggy. I do recall listening to the RPI-UNH game.)

Wow, if I recall the 1974 playoff season correctly, I was busy causing my mother morning sickness and unusual cravings. It is really great how our sport brings fans of all ages together... Dean Newkofsky commented about that when Rich and I went up to the BC game in January, something like "How did a '77 from NJ and a '96 from the Hudson Valley end up associated with each other?" It even brings us together with fans of other schools (or institutes in some cases). I've really never seen anything like it in any sport.

[Knights '09]

Salmon River didn't win?!?!? That's a shocker!

Vic is '74
I'm '77
Bill I think predates both of us.

And just to rub it in, tuition, room and board in '77 was $6K.

hahaha wow after hearing stuff like this i might have to go on protest, they just raised our tuition again !

[Stemmer]

Wow, if I recall the 1974 playoff season correctly, I was busy causing my mother morning sickness and unusual cravings. It is really great how our sport brings fans of all ages together... Dean Newkofsky commented about that when Rich and I went up to the BC game in January, something like "How did a '77 from NJ and a '96 from the Hudson Valley end up associated with each other?" It even brings us together with fans of other schools (or institutes in some cases). I've really never seen anything like it in any sport.

Dan,

I'm actually '74 so like Vic, I lived through the horror that the '74 season was, even more so because I was a student mgr. and statistician that season. If y'all are nice to me at the Regionals I'll share some Yorkie stories with you. What a season.

All these years later, many of my '74 classmates insist at reunions, that we didn't make the ECACs, when only the top 8 in a 16 or 17 team league did, only because I had the stats screwed up. :D

Wish that had been the case.

The clear highlight of that season was watching a very quiet, shy, skinny freshman by the name of "Taylor" play. It clearly became obvious that this kid had a future in hockey.

[joecct]

Remember it well. And guess who beat CCT out for the #8 spot and then proceeded to beat #1 UNH in the first round of the playoffs. :D

(Well actually, my memory is getting foggy. I do recall listening to the RPI-UNH game.)I watched the replay on North Country Public TV. IIRC, Cap Raeder (remember him? -- his son is a Middlebury goalie) hurt his knee and for the 1st (but not the last :( ) time the #8 team beat #1.

Where's Don Cutts when you need him? :D

[ursaminor]

I watched the replay on North Country Public TV. IIRC, Cap Raeder (remember him? -- his son is a Middlebury goalie) hurt his knee and for the 1st (but not the last :( ) time the #8 team beat #1.

Where's Don Cutts when you need him? :D

Yep. Cap Rasder wasn't on the best of shape for that game. :D I don't know where Cutts is; probably back in Alberta.

[Brett Gobe]

Corey Tamblyn and the Markham Waxers knocked out Paul Karpowich and the Wellington Dukes.

Karpowich went 9-4 in the playoffs with a 2.72 GAA and .923 SV %

Tamblyn currently has a 18-12-15-27-26 line, and is second on the team in scoring.

Markham plays Oakville for the OPJHL title.

[ursaminor]

Heisenberg has added Jake Morley a center from Northwood for 2008.

[FireKnight]

Heisenberg has added Jake Morley a center from Northwood for 2008.

This rumor has been floating around for a few weeks. I guess Heisenberg got the confirmation. I've heard good things, maybe Drew will get us some info. :D

[Richter547]

Jake Morley also happens to be a native from Ogdensburg, NY which is 30 min from Potsdam!:eek:

[Drew]

This rumor has been floating around for a few weeks. I guess Heisenberg got the confirmation. I've heard good things, maybe Drew will get us some info. :D


It looks like he had a 27 Goal 20 Assist 47 pts in 42 Games for Northwood this past year.....We need to send MikeR on a thorough FBI check! ;)

[berbs91]

The roster shows that Jake is a Senior and not a Post Grad. Needed an extra year to finish High School?

[slufan7]

Congrats to the Knights on adding Jake Morley to their team. It's always exciting to have some local kids on the team. SLU has several as well. I'm sure it must make the young players in the area more confident that they too might have a chance to play college hockey.
I know this is the wrong thread for the following but I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Clarkson team and staff for representing our league as well as they did in the NCAA tournament. I think we in the Great Frozen North are fortunate to have two Div. I teams of the caliber of Clarkson and SLU to represent us. I think that both teams play hockey the right way and that it is a reflection of the classy coaching staffs of both teams.

[MikeR]

.....We need to send MikeR on a thorough FBI check! ;)

Not much out there...OFA Blue Devils, 2006 Times All-North team, led Section X in scoring as a sophmore..I'll look again later.

[Drew]

I just picked this off one of the message boards, it appears Tremblay was caught skating with his head down and was leveled with a check. Probably done for the CJHL playoffs.

"The Brockville Paper states that Tremblay was flown to Montreal with a broken jaw. A huge blow to the Bears and very unfortunate for Tremblay as he is one of the top players in the league."


Let's hope for a speedy recovery.

[MikeR]

"The Brockville Paper states that Tremblay was flown to Montreal with a broken jaw. A huge blow to the Bears and very unfortunate for Tremblay as he is one of the top players in the league."


http://www.recorder.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=965452&auth=Ron+Smith%2C+Sports+Editor
http://www.standard-freeholder.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=971016
http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?p=13402806
http://www.thedailyobserver.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=973285


Missing from the final, however, will be regular season scoring champion Nick Tremblay, who was seriously injured in a game against Brockville, suffering a broken jaw. He's had reconstructive surgery.

[JustMyOpinion]

I believe that Jake Morley was the captain of his team at Northwood. Very honorable seeing that his Northwood team was full of talent.

[MikeR]

WDT...incoming recruits (http://watertowndailytimes.com/article/20080410/SPORTS03/171958192/-1/sports)

[MikeR]

Official announcement (http://clarksonathletics.com/News/mhock/2008/4/16/2008MHOCrecruits.asp?path=mhock)

[Drew]

In Florida waiting for a rain shower to pass, gives me a little time to surf the net. I noticed Tech recruit Nick Tremblay is a finalist for the Canadian Junior A hockey player of the year.


The finalists are:

Nicholas Tremblay, Smiths Falls (CJAHL)
Brett Hextall, Penticton (BCHL)
Joe Colborne, Camrose (AJHL)
Pierre-Alexandre Marion, Truro (MJAHL)
Stephan Vigier, Swan Valley (MJHL)
Jordie Johnston, La Ronge (SJHL)
Danny Mireault, L'Action de Joliette (LHJAAAQ)
Justin Troiani, St. Michael's (OPJHL)

[Goldie Knight]

Sunday, April 20, 2008 11:30 AM

Drew,

We are in Florida now too....near Tampa....and the rain has passed through our area. We are enjoying comfortable weather with bright sunny skies. I think the coaches were meeting in Florida sometime this past week.

And, that cute little Kyle looks to be as handsome as his Dad!

It sounds as if the incoming freshmen class should make an impact right away.....if things go the way we hope they will. For some reason, even the very bests recruits take a while to accustom themselves to the collegiate style of hockey.

I am still very impressed watching Tim Potter play the few times we saw him this season. He is quick, agile, and active in the net. We hope he continues to play well this coming season, which will begin sometime in the far, far distant October.

KNOW NO LIMITS, CLARKSON GOLDEN KNIGHTS.

[MikeR]

Central Scouting final rankings are out....
Clarkson

123 CAYER, JULIEN NORTHWOOD SCHOOL HIGH-NY
132 POKULOK, NIK NORTHWOOD SCHOOL HIGH-NY
196 TREMBLAY, NICHOLAS SMITHS FALLS CJHL

[joecct]

MikeR

Where in the Free State will you be living?

I'm in Colesville and Vic is up the road a bit.

[Goldie Knight]

April 24, 2008 9:30 PM

Mike....you seem to be gradually moving closer and closer to Clarkson...good for you.

There is currently a poll on the Clarkson hockey website.....so far the results for the most important victory the Golden Knights earned this season was defeating St. Cloud State University in the first round of the NCAA's. From my perspective, Clarkson's most memorable victory was defeating Princeton in order to earn first place in the ECAC this season and be the regular season champions! The banner hanging at Cheel Arena will be a true testament to Clarkson's outstanding accomplishments throughout the entire 2007 ~ 2008 season. Comments anyone?

Rich...there is even a choice for you.....Clarkson's victory over Cornell.:)...we all know that Clarkson enjoyed two ECAC victories over little red this season.

[Dpperk29]

that new banner will always make me think of overtime against Colgate on a Sunday night in Potsdam...

[MikeR]

MikeR

Where in the Free State will you be living?

I'm in Colesville and Vic is up the road a bit.

Across the bay in Easton.

[joecct]

Across the bay in Easton.There's a curling rink @ the Talbot County Rink -- Right on Rt 50 across from the golf course.

Word of advice -- beware of Friday's and Sunday's in the summer.

[Stemmer]

April 24, 2008 9:30 PM

Mike....you seem to be gradually moving closer and closer to Clarkson...good for you.

There is currently a poll on the Clarkson hockey website.....so far the results for the most important victory the Golden Knights earned this season was defeating St. Cloud State University in the first round of the NCAA's. From my perspective, Clarkson's most memorable victory was defeating Princeton in order to earn first place in the ECAC this season and be the regular season champions! The banner hanging at Cheel Arena will be a true testament to Clarkson's outstanding accomplishments throughout the entire 2007 ~ 2008 season. Comments anyone?

Rich...there is even a choice for you.....Clarkson's victory over Cornell.:)...we all know that Clarkson enjoyed two ECAC victories over little red this season.

My vote would be for our win over BC in January. I was fortunate to have been able to be there to see it.

[Drew]

that new banner will always make me think of overtime against Colgate on a Sunday night in Potsdam...

The St. Cloud win erased that for me.

[MikeR]

There's a curling rink @ the Talbot County Rink -- Right on Rt 50 across from the golf course.

Word of advice -- beware of Friday's and Sunday's in the summer.

Similar to traffic to Cape Cod? :eek:

[joecct]

Similar to traffic to Cape Cod? :eek:IMO, worse. Similar that there is a single choke point. Then there are DC drivers who can be REALLY crazy....

[Todd '86]

IMO, worse. Similar that there is a single choke point. Then there are DC drivers who can be REALLY crazy....

Having just come back from DC over the weekend, I'll second that (tho I've seen some pretty crazy stuff on the Mass Pike, too.) :eek:

I voted for the win over SCSU since getting a win in the NCAA's met one of the major team goals. Another step....

[MikeR]

Looks like I'll be recruiting the curling rink for any future Golden Knights!;) Keep you posted...

[LGTecher]

Per Heisenburg on 5/1:

5/1: Sexton (Clarkson/Kanata-COJHL)

Ben Sexton-RC 5/1/2008 2009 or 2010 Nepean (COJHL) 5'11 170 6-6-91 48-15-15-30-71

Sorry...should have been in 2009/2010 as I now see.

[MikeR]

A brief write-up (5/21) in HF/ISS top 30 prospects...Tremblay and Borowiecki listed as "stock rising"

Mark Borowiecki, D
Smiths Falls Bears
Height: 6.00.7 Weight: 185
Draft sleeper! Selected as Top Defenseman in the CJHL during 2007-08, this left-handed defenseman is a physical force on the ice each shift. With exceptional upper body strength, he plays tough in all areas of the ice - very physical along the boards. With good speed and agility has the ability to rush the puck and beat defenders. Can pivot both ways very well and
closes on speedy forwards. Signed to a scholarship at Clarkson beginning in September 2008.

Nick Tremblay, LW
Smiths Falls Bears
Height: 5.10.5 Weight: 190
This good skating winger was Bears' go-to guy in the offensive zone and selected as CJHL MVP, league scoring champion, and nominated for Canadian Junior A Player of the year. Will attend Clarkson in September 2008 on a full scholarship. His good speed and great acceleration make it difficult for defenders to contain him.
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/10353/iss_top302008_prospects_for_may/

[MikeR]

Central Scouting final rankings are out....
Clarkson

123 CAYER, JULIEN NORTHWOOD SCHOOL HIGH-NY
132 POKULOK, NIK NORTHWOOD SCHOOL HIGH-NY
196 TREMBLAY, NICHOLAS SMITHS FALLS CJHL

08 Draft Profile (click the name to go to the link;))

Julien Cayer (http://www.nhlentrydraft2008.com/featuredPlayersPhotos.aspx?type=nas&page=photos&playerID=1123)
Nik Pokulok (http://www.nhlentrydraft2008.com/featuredPlayersDetails.aspx?type=nas&playerID=1132)
Nicholas Tremblay (http://www.nhlentrydraft2008.com/featuredPlayersDetails.aspx?type=nas&playerID=1196)

[MikeR]

A table with draft choices by year and college since 1990, total draft choices '69-89. I believe these are only choices who were selected while enrolled in college.

http://www.nhlentrydraft2008.com/clubSelections.aspx?leagueID=4

http://clarksonathletics.com/Sports/mhock/2003/hocktrNHLdraft.asp

[Brett Gobe]

Mark Borowiecki goes 139, 5th round to Ottawa.
Julien Cayer goes 151, last pick 5th round to Detroit.
Nick Tremblay goes 173, 6th round to Boston.
Paul Karpowich goes 185 7th round to St. Louis.

[vicb]

33 players chosen from the WCHA/HE/CCHA before the first ECAC player is picked: Borowiecki.

Total Number of college players picked: 62
Total Number of ECAC players picked: 10
Clarkson 4, Cornell 3, RPI 2 and Dartmouth 1

[Goldie Knight]

June 21, 2008 Saturday 5 PM

Well, Vic, at least the Clarkson Golden Knights have the highest number of ECAC draft picks....40% is considerably better than the zero percent awarded to the eight other ECAC teams.

KNOW NO LIMITS, CLARKSON GOLDEN KNIGHTS.

[vicb]

June 21, 2008 Saturday 5 PM

Well, Vic, at least the Clarkson Golden Knights have the highest number of ECAC draft picks....40% is considerably better than the zero percent awarded to the eight other ECAC teams.

KNOW NO LIMITS, CLARKSON GOLDEN KNIGHTS.

Union Colleges former President would have been proud ;) .

[Bill]

Mark Borowiecki goes 139, 5th round to Ottawa.
Julien Cayer goes 151, last pick 5th round to Detroit.
Nick Tremblay goes 173, 6th round to Boston.
Paul Karpowich goes 185 7th round to St. Louis.

Well Brett, maybe not so bad: 4 drafted out of incoming class:

Borowiecki & Cayer ahead of Datsyuk @171 - (08 Selke + Stanley Cup)
All 4 ahead of Zetterberg @ 210 - (08 Conn Smythe + Stanley Cup)
All 4 ahead of Holmstrom @ 257 - (08 Stanley cup + a number of others)
I could go on, but too lazy to check out the rest.
Not to imply draft order is meaningless, but if you're drafted at all and
continue hard work and skill development, maybe you can get there and succeed. :p

[ursaminor]

Hockey's Future http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/10460/ncaa2008_draft_review/

Two surprising program stories coming out of the draft have to do with Clarkson’s four selections and Minnesota’s two.

The Golden Knights haven’t had four recruits selected since 1991, when they had five. One of them is incoming defenseman Mark Borowiecki. He was taken by host Ottawa in the fifth round (139th overall) and was especially thrilled at having been selected.

“I was little surprised. I was talking to a few teams but Ottawa wasn't one of them,” Borowiecki said. “I was thrilled when they took me being a kind of Kanata boy. My old personal trainer from the gym phoned me. He was listening to it on the radio, decided to phone me. My parents were crying when they heard about it. They were all thrilled for me down there (at Clarkson) too, and they're kind of like a family being a small school. I’m going to Clarkson next year and I'm really looking forward to that because they have a great hockey program. I can't wait to get that started.”


Edit: Ottawa Sun: http://www.ottawasun.com/Sports/Senators/2008/06/22/5950836-sun.html

[placid]

33 players chosen from the WCHA/HE/CCHA before the first ECAC player is picked: Borowiecki.

Total Number of college players picked: 62
Total Number of ECAC players picked: 10
Clarkson 4, Cornell 3, RPI 2 and Dartmouth 1

Maybe that's why those conferences make Frozen Four appearances much more regularly than the ECAC (one every 4 or 5 years).

[Drew]

Hockey's Future http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/10460/ncaa2008_draft_review/




Edit: Ottawa Sun: http://www.ottawasun.com/Sports/Senators/2008/06/22/5950836-sun.html

Thanks, Ralph. Great article, nice to read about the "family atmosphere" at Clarkson and all the incoming recruits seem to be very excited about the upcoming season. Was also nice to read Clarkson 4 Minny 2 for incoming recuits.
LGT!

[MikeR]

Some additional Clarkson draft articles...

http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/sports/story.html?id=93f01027-6ae7-4513-82aa-91faaa17bdf7

http://www.canada.com/windsorstar/News/story.html?id=4b2a176a-5aef-407b-9ca8-3dec8ea3d886

http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2008/06/meeting_the_class_of_2008.html

http://bellevillenewsdemocrat.typepad.com/blues_note_by_note/2008/06/2008-blues-draf.html

http://bruins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=366821&page=NewsPage&service=page

Edit: Karpowich and Borowiecki will be in their respective prospects camps. No roster published for the Redwings or Bruins yet.

[Brett Gobe]

Julie Cayer huh?

[Rich66]

Quote from Boston Bruin's Web on NHL Draft: " No. 173 Nicholas Tremblay, C, Smiths Falls (CJHL) -- Tremblay is an impressive young man in determination, hockey ability and intelligence. A Quebec native, he dedicated this season to perfecting his English while leading his league in scoring. Tremblay is a clutch performer as evidenced by his 12 power-play goals, 19 power-play assists and six game-winning goals. He will attend Clarkson University this fall."

[BrianP.]

I believe it's great for Clarkson's program that 4 incoming freshmen have been drafted. This certainly addresses the potential they have in the eyes of NHL scouts.
The worst part of this is how the program may have to fight to keep these kids with the NHL scouts knocking on the door after every season. As a result it would make it tough for the coaching staff to build a team. Just food for thought.....

[placid]

I believe it's great for Clarkson's program that 4 incoming freshmen have been drafted. This certainly addresses the potential they have in the eyes of NHL scouts.
The worst part of this is how the program may have to fight to keep these kids with the NHL scouts knocking on the door after every season. As a result it would make it tough for the coaching staff to build a team. Just food for thought.....

I don't think leaving early will come up. Earliest pick was a fifth-rounder I believe. If you look back most of the early departures are from rounds 1-3.
I'm not saying these guys won't play in the NHL and do well. I just mean that, historically, you don't often see guys picked in the latter half leaving school early.

[FireKnight]

I don't think leaving early will come up. Earliest pick was a fifth-rounder I believe. If you look back most of the early departures are from rounds 1-3.
I'm not saying these guys won't play in the NHL and do well. I just mean that, historically, you don't often see guys picked in the latter half leaving school early.

I think that really depends on the team. Some GM's like having their prospects developed at the college level, some would rather them play in the AHL.

[placid]

I think that really depends on the team. Some GM's like having their prospects developed at the college level, some would rather them play in the AHL.

I guess the point I was making was guys picked in the last 3 rounds are usually not big prospects for an organization and players they dont mind waiting to get.
Most of the Clarkson guys who have left early (Mitchell, Cole, etc) were picked in the first 3 or 4 rounds I believe, I think Weller was also but I don't remember his round.
I don't remember ANY 5-7 round guy in recent memory who left early (unless he left early for 'other' reasons like Ruutu, who just didn't like american college hockey)

[BrianP.]

Weller was drafted in the 3rd round 77th overall. I look at it this way, if these 4 kids have success in their first few seasons I am willing to bet those NHL teams will come calling with money. It's a "catch-22" for Clarkson.

[Drew]

Cole was a 3rd rounder, Mitchell was an 8th and Marchant was a 7th rounder. NHL teams watch very closely and if they think you have plateaued vs. college competition they will pull you....no matter what round. Columbus was pulling hard on 5th rounder Clitsome before his senior year.

Is it it a catch 22? Maybe... You recruit the best talent available, period. Having too many NHL draft picks is like saying "I have too many Fifties for my wallet".

[Todd '86]

Having too many NHL draft picks is like saying "I have too many Fifties for my wallet".

Hey, I'll take some of those! I still have to pay for reunion! :D

[MikeR]

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/10475/bruins2008_draft_review/

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/10477/red_wings2008_draft_review/

[MikeR]

Borowiecki's Prospect Camp blog (http://blogs.ottawasenators.com/player/mark_borowiecki/index.html)

Edit:

Cayer's Redwing Central Page (http://www.redwingscentral.com/prospects/cayer.php)

Snippet on Cayer from hockeynews (http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16853-Red-Wings-Blog-Intriguing-mid-and-lateround-picks-could-contribute-down-the-road.html)