RPI Recruit Thread 2012-13

[Ralph Baer]

Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2012-13

Any reports on Charles Manley heading to Waterloo during his holiday break? What are the rules on temporary play like we say earlier this year?

There is no hint on Malney's twitter page like there was before.

[Ralph Baer]

Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2012-13

Parker Reno is currently listed at 6'1 195.

I am pretty sure that DrD was considering Reno and Manley and the possibility of Kuster adn the fact that we are losing Leboeuf.

[FlagDUDE08]

Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2012-13

Blackhawks might be looking for a Defenseman to fill a spot. Last night Victor Newell (Harvard) defenseman on the team was in a serious car accident. Manley could possibly get a call.

Obviously I don't like to see it happen under that situation because it's never good to see someone be forced out due to injury. I would think, though, that they wouldn't call up Manley for that unless they thought that Newell would be back in action come January, or else they'd have to keep cycling. I do hope that Newell recovers, and wish all the best to whomever steps in his shoes, whether it be Manley or someone else.

[herbst20]

Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2012-13

Any reports on Charles Manley heading to Waterloo during his holiday break? What are the rules on temporary play like we say earlier this year?

Blackhawks might be looking for a Defenseman to fill a spot. Last night Victor Newell (Harvard) defenseman on the team was in a serious car accident. Manley could possibly get a call.

[FlagDUDE08]

Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2012-13

Any reports on Charles Manley heading to Waterloo during his holiday break? What are the rules on temporary play like we say earlier this year?

[FlagDUDE08]

Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2012-13

I presumed it was him based on the info that Kuster is a d-man... he tends to do the most with the blueliners.

I remember seeing him the one time I went to Youngstown a couple years ago. It wouldn't surprise me if, after the St. Cloud games, one of the coaches (I would assume Graham) heads down to Lincoln.

[Red Cloud]

Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2012-13

Tall, slim guy with dark hair? Might've been AC Brian Vines...
http://www.rpiathletics.com/coaches....16&path=hockey

I presumed it was him based on the info that Kuster is a d-man... he tends to do the most with the blueliners.

[Wicked Slappaahs]

Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2012-13

Early reports here and the postings seem to indicate our defense will be getting smaller(unless some of these boys are late sprouters)

Parker Reno is currently listed at 6'1 195.

[Wicked Slappaahs]

Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2012-13

RPI Scout was at Wednesday's Cedar Rapids Roughriders vs Lincoln Stars game. I have been told he was in Cedar Rapids lockerroom talking to Clark Kuster '95 offensive defenseman.

Tall, slim guy with dark hair? Might've been AC Brian Vines...
http://www.rpiathletics.com/coaches....16&path=hockey

[Ralph Baer]

Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2012-13

Early reports here and the postings seem to indicate our defense will be getting smaller(unless some of these boys are late sprouters)

The coaches probably speak to a lot of players, so we really don't know at this point if there is any genuine interest in Kuster. However, it does seem that you are correct in the near term. OTOH, the defense had been getting bigger the last few years. I am more concerend that we still don't seem to have a talented big man at forward to clog up the middle.

[DrDemento]

Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2012-13

Early reports here and the postings seem to indicate our defense will be getting smaller(unless some of these boys are late sprouters)

[turk181]

Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2012-13

Parker Reno & Edina Hornets back in action Thurs. night against Grand Rapids (Edina Tournament)........ http://www.mnhockeyhub.com/news_arti...errer_id=32770.......... It looks like all their games for the Tourney will be web-cast live... the biggey will be the 12/22 game vs Eden Prairie http://www.mnhockeycenter.com/view/m...bcast-schedule

[Ralph Baer]

Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2012-13

If I had to guess by watching him, he would need another year in the USHL. While he is progressing, he needs to understand defensive responsibilities a little more.

Here is the highlight video from Wednesday. At the 1:14 mark Kuster shows a quick wrister from the point that finds the net.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iPWk...em-uploademail

another one from earlier in the year that shows his ability to get into the rush:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIgL8ktKY5w

That second video really makes it looks like he would fit in well as a replacement for Bailen. Also a nice goal by Bourbonnais later in that video. Thanks again.

Of course, just talking to a player might only be to feel him out as to interest.


Edit: SA mentioned on a tweet on Thursday that he was going to go recruiting and on Friday that he was doing so, so it was someone else representing RPI on Wednesday.

[herbst20]

Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2012-13

If I had to guess by watching him, he would need another year in the USHL. While he is progressing, he needs to understand defensive responsibilities a little more.

Here is the highlight video from Wednesday. At the 1:14 mark Kuster shows a quick wrister from the point that finds the net.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iPWk...em-uploademail

another one from earlier in the year that shows his ability to get into the rush:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIgL8ktKY5w

[Ralph Baer]

Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2012-13

Yes. Turns 17 in July. Since Ralph is talking about replacing Leboeuf and Dolan, he really means 2014.

Yes, I meant 2014. I fixed the post.