UNH Recruits: 2012-2014

[RockTheWhit]

Re: UNH Recruits - 2011 & 2012

Heisenberg's site also lists a commit for either '11 or '12 from LD Ryan Randall of the Monarchs.

Congrats to Ryan, a Durham native and former Oyster River Bobcat! He was moved from forward to d when he joined the Monarchs last year. Heisenberg's site lists him as "2011 or 2012," so my guess is he'll be on campus this fall after Kessel signs.

[irishfan85]

Re: UNH Recruits - 2011 & 2012

Posted this on the BC and BU recruiting threads, but figured UNH fans would be interested. Vecchionne had a hattrick and added a few assists last night:

If anyone lives on the north shore, Malden Catholic plays St. Mary's in the Division I final of the Saugus Christmas tournament at 7 tonight. Fitzgerald is a BC recruit while Vecchione is a UNH recruit. MC has several other kids who will be going D1. Several Hockey East head coaches along with assistants were in attendance last night for MC's 18-0 victory over St. Bernard's. St. Mary's was a winner over Austin Prep in overtime, a team that has been competitive and produced several D1 players over the last decade, sending kids to BU, UMass, Merrimack and RPI.

High school hockey is no where near as good as it used to be, but this tournament is always good. In the Division II portion of the tourney, host Saugus plays Lynnfield in that division's final. Lynnfield and Saugus High have both produced D1 players in the last decade or so. Higgins, Gordon, Flynn, Maresco, Ferullo, Petersen all played 1-4 years at Lynnfield or Saugus before transferring to prep schools. Neither team is as good as once was, but tournament is always fun and competitive. One of Lynnfield's top players is Kris Houda, a sophomore who is the son of Bruins assistant Doug Houda.

[C-H-C]

Re: UNH Recruits - 2011 & 2012

Ryan Randall is the fourth leading scorer among defensemen in the EJHL. In 26 games, he has 7 goals and 12 assists. 6 of his goals have come on the powerplay.

Randall has had his sights on UNH at least since last spring.

[UNHAlum21]

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UNH finally on the board with a '95!

[C-H-C]

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Tyler Kelleher (Deerfield Academy/NEPrepFounders) - 9 GP, 6-4-10.
DOB - 1/2/1995; 5'6", 153 lbs; Left Wing/Center
Hockey Resume
2009-2010:
Longmeadow High School; Western Massachusetts Division III Champions; State Division III Champions
Regular Season - 22 GP, 40-30-70.
Playoffs - 4 GP, 5-6-11.
July, 2010:
USA Hockey Player Development Camp - U-15 - 5 GP, 7-9-16. Leading Scorer.

[C-H-C]

Re: UNH Recruits - 2011 & 2012

Mike Vecchione's high-scoring linemate, Brendan Collier, is reportedly being recruited by UNH.

[C-H-C]

Re: UNH Recruits - 2011 & 2012

RECRUIT UPDATE - Week Ending Jan. 2nd

2011

Jay Camper (Chicago/USHL) - 28 GP, 7-3-10, 24 PIM

Eric Chevrier (Cushing Academy/NEPrepHC) - 12 GP, 1-9-10.

Casey DeSmith (Indiana Ice/USHL) - 16 GP, 10W-6L, 2.42 GAA, .922 SV%

Grayson Downing (Westside/BCHL) - 33 GP, 24-20-44, 14 PIM

Jamie Hill (Waterloo/USHL) - 25 GP, 5-3-8, 32 PIM

Ryan Randall (NH Jr. Monarchs/EJHL) - 26 GP, 7-12-19, 6 PIM

Kyle Smith (Jr. Bruins/EJHL) - 29 GP, 9-23-32, 8 PIM

Trevor van Riemsdyk (NH Jr. Monarchs/EJHL) - 27 GP, 11-13-24, 14 PIM

2012

Dan Correale (Grand Prairie/AJHL) - 41 GP, 19-33-52, 22 PIM

Maxim Gaudreault (Sioux City/USHL) - 23 GP, 4-4-8, 10 PIM

Casey Thrush (Muskegon/USHL) - 26 GP, 5-6-11, 14 PIM

Mike Vecchione (Malden Catholic H.S.) - 6 GP, 9-10-19.

2013

Dylan Maller (DC Capitals/North American Prospects Hockey League) - 14 GP, 1-2-3, 2 PIM - Season resumes Jan 14.
(Wooten H.S./Maryland Scholastic Hockey League) - 1 GP, 0-1-1, 4 PIM

Brett Pesce (North Jersey Avalanche/Atlantic Youth Hockey League) - 13 GP, 8-12-20, 8 PIM

2014

Tyler Kelleher (Deerfield Academy/NEPrepFounders) - 9 GP, 6-4-10.

The three new commitments are:
Defenseman Ryan Randall
Defenseman Brett Pesce
Forward Tyler Kelleher

[UNHAlum21]

Re: UNH Recruits - 2011 & 2012

Are we assuming Kessel is gone at the end of the season btw? That is the first thing that came to mind when I saw the Randall commitment this late.

[RockTheWhit]

Re: UNH Recruits - 2011 & 2012

Are we assuming Kessel is gone at the end of the season btw? That is the first thing that came to mind when I saw the Randall commitment this late.

Yes

[JB]

Re: UNH Recruits - 2011 & 2012

Ryan Randall is the fourth leading scorer among defensemen in the EJHL. In 26 games, he has 7 goals and 12 assists. 6 of his goals have come on the powerplay.

Randall has had his sights on UNH at least since last spring.

Looks like Randall fills the hole Laleggia created when he decide to go elsewhere.

[C-H-C]

Re: UNH Recruits - 2011 & 2012

Looks like Randall fills the hole Laleggia created when he decide to go elsewhere.

Joey Laleggia is a unique talent - a small defenseman who is a prolific scorer at the junior level (39 GP, 18-36-54. ) He would appear to be a Brad Flaishans/Brett Kostolansky type defenseman with more potential as a scorer. Denver is very fortunate to have him.

It looks like UNH is hoping to get offensive output from bigger defensemen:
Trevor van Riemsdyk - 6'2"
Ryan Randall - 6'0"
Brett Pesce - 6'1"

[JB]

Re: UNH Recruits - 2011 & 2012

Joey Laleggia is a unique talent - a small defenseman who is a prolific scorer at the junior level (39 GP, 18-36-54. ) He would appear to be a Brad Flaishans/Brett Kostolansky type defenseman with more potential as a scorer. Denver is very fortunate to have him.

It looks like UNH is hoping to get offensive output from bigger defensemen:
Trevor van Riemsdyk - 6'2"
Ryan Randall - 6'0"
Brett Pesce - 6'1"

I should have been clearer. I was not intending the implication that they were on the same talent level as players (I don't know either but based on their performance numbers and my understanding of the level of play I would rather Laleggia). I was looking more at roster slots/holes.

[C-H-C]

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2012 recruit Mike Vecchione scored the game-winning goal against St. John's Prep to keep Malden Catholic undefeated. However, they had to forfeit an earlier win against Weymouth High School because of playing an ineligible player. Malden Catholic is now 6-1-0.

[C-H-C]

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Cody Campbell and the Niagara University Purple Eagles play a weekend series in Worcester against Holy Cross. Will Campbell see his first NCAA action? He paid his dues for 2 and 1/2 seasons in the USHL and deserves an opportunity to play at the Division 1 level.

[BC/HE]

Re: UNH Recruits - 2011 & 2012

Cody Campbell and the Niagara University Purple Eagles play a weekend series in Worcester against Holy Cross. Will Campbell see his first NCAA action? He paid his dues for 2 and 1/2 seasons in the USHL and deserves an opportunity to play at the Division 1 level.

Campbell is in net for Niagara. They are shorthanded at goal. Freshman Carsen Chubak is out for the year with an injury after it seemed he was going to settle in as the starter. Another goalie is off the roster, Andrew Hare, and the only other goalie is junior Chris Noonan. Campbell has done well so far late in the third Niagara on top 5-2 and Campbell with 33 saves so far. If he does well he could settle in as the starter the rest of the season.