Union Hockey Official off Season Thread: Can U Three Peat?

[rdf8585]

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Union Assistant Sports Information Director Jeff Weinstein, whose responsibilities include men's hockey, has taken a job in the University of Michigan athletics department.

It's well-deserved, and whoever replaces him at Union will have big shoes to fill.

[Dutchfan]

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Union Assistant Sports Information Director Jeff Weinstein, whose responsibilities include men's hockey, has taken a job in the University of Michigan athletics department.

It's well-deserved, and whoever replaces him at Union will have big shoes to fill.

I'll echo that. It's sad to see Jeff move on, but talk about getting called up to the big leagues.

[rdf8585]

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Union made official today what was known for days - Pontarelli is coming this year.

[rdf8585]

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I was able to get some first-hand accounts of Michael Pontarelli and recruit Connor Light:

http://bit.ly/147M9qU

First time doing this kind of piece, so feedback welcomed.

[rdf8585]

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Kyle Bodie signs with ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones:

http://bit.ly/18sBA54

[Wholin1]

Kyle Bodie signs with ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones:

http://bit.ly/18sBA54

Good luck to Kyle as he embarks on his professional career. He made enormous strides each season at Union and if he works as hard as a pro, he could have a nice career.

[rdf8585]

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Kents Hill boys varsity hockey head coach Larry Cockrell breaks down former player, Union recruit Mark Dufour.... strengths, weaknesses, D1 projection.

http://bit.ly/14yjjPM

[GameOn]

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Great post on Dufour. Keep these going! I find it great to learn about the recruits from their former coaches!

[rdf8585]

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Great post on Dufour. Keep these going! I find it great to learn about the recruits from their former coaches!

Thanks for the nice words; it all depends on how much cooperation I get.

[GameOn]

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What's everyone's latest line projections now that pontarelli's in the mix?

[UnionFan4Life]

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What's everyone's latest line projections now that pontarelli's in the mix?

1: Carr---Pontarelli---Wilkins
2: Hatch---Novak---Sullivan
3: Ciampini---Gonye---Vecchione
4: Lichtenwald---Roy---Ikkala

D1: Bodie--Gingras
D2: Gostisbehere--Vasaturo
D3: Boyle--Taylor

G: Stevens, Sakellaropolous, Pieri

I'm rating Pontarelli very high based off of the reports I've read. I think he will play well with Carr and Wilkins on the top line. I also really liked the Hatch/Novak/Sullivan line last year, they should be a very solid, veteran line. The third line consists of two highly touted freshman with Ciampini. The fourth line consists of all big bodies that can do some damage. I really like this team and I'm leaving out some notable players such as Bennett, Coatta, and Cruice. On the defensive side, there a several freshman (Martin, Henry, and Krug) who could replace Boyle (who is on a short-leash in my book.)

[CollegeHockeyRinkReport]

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Pontarelli should be an absolute stud at the college level.

[Hokydad]

1: Carr---Pontarelli---Wilkins
2: Hatch---Novak---Sullivan
3: Ciampini---Gonye---Vecchione
4: Lichtenwald---Roy---Ikkala

D1: Bodie--Gingras
D2: Gostisbehere--Vasaturo
D3: Boyle--Taylor

G: Stevens, Sakellaropolous, Pieri

I'm rating Pontarelli very high based off of the reports I've read. I think he will play well with Carr and Wilkins on the top line. I also really liked the Hatch/Novak/Sullivan line last year, they should be a very solid, veteran line. The third line consists of two highly touted freshman with Ciampini. The fourth line consists of all big bodies that can do some damage. I really like this team and I'm leaving out some notable players such as Bennett, Coatta, and Cruice. On the defensive side, there a several freshman (Martin, Henry, and Krug) who could replace Boyle (who is on a short-leash in my book.)

Nice try

Vech will prob be at center
Pont not ready to play with Carr, couldn't keep up with him
Cruice will play
Taylor will be next ghost but a habit more reserved

[GameOn]

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I would agree that vech is more first line ready than pontsy. He's been a consistant scorer at the USHL level and should fit in nicely with Carr and wilky. Keep in mind that RB learned the lesson of continuity last year too and is probably less likely to shuffle lines from night to night. Overall pre season projections this last week look a lot more promising than they did when Jorris decided to leave.

[Hokydad]

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Best part of this is the depth. Quality kids sitting who will be pushing the others.