UNH Commits & Recruiting: 2019 and Beyond

[Snively65]

JvR to Seattle on a PTO seems to be the latest hottest rumor, possibly to be confirmed tomorrow (I guess today now) ...

Yup, top 6 or 7 items from a google search have JvR likely trying out for the Kraken, as of three days ago anyway. The Kraken could use some scoring help to improve upon their tie for 11th out of the 16 western teams last season. But even if he makes the team, infinitesimally small chance of getting his name on the LSC like his younger bro.

[Chuck Murray]

JvR to Seattle on a PTO seems to be the latest hottest rumor, possibly to be confirmed tomorrow (I guess today now) ...

[NCAA watcher]

He's a forward, and a complete project (and given his DOB and commitment, probably a rising HS junior).

25-26 defense
Fr.OHL player Fr.WHL player
Jr.Fitzgerald So.Player
Fr.De Haro Fr.Conn
Fr.Philbrick Fr.Grimes
Jr.Hahn

[Chuck Murray]

Pavel Martinu does not turn 17 until this late December, so wondering if he arrives at that youthful age for the 2025/2026 season, given the depletion of our blue line over the coming offseason? If so, Pavel could overlap with our two Latvians. Still looking to add some Finns.

Looks like he'll be playing locally this season, so I'm assuming they are at least hoping he is up for it next season ...

[Snively65]

A new recruit...Pavel Martinu 6'5 209 lbs from Plzen Czechia. good size kid that's for sure. 12/20/2007 bd. Will play for Seacoast Academy in 2024/2025.

Pavel Martinu does not turn 17 until this late December, so wondering if he arrives at that youthful age for the 2025/2026 season, given the depletion of our blue line over the coming offseason? If so, Pavel could overlap with our two Latvians. Still looking to add some Finns.

[Chuck Murray]

A new recruit...Pavel Martinu 6'5 209 lbs from Plzen Czechia. good size kid that's for sure. 12/20/2007 bd. Will play for Seacoast Academy in 2024/2025.

Well, at least that's one guy lined up to replace the exodus of defensemen at the end of this season.

[Robert Balin]

A new recruit...Pavel Martinu 6'5 209 lbs from Plzen Czechia. good size kid that's for sure. 12/20/2007 bd. Will play for Seacoast Academy in 2024/2025.

[Chuck Murray]

When I was Rico's age I was married and owned a house (well not quite, but almost)!

Ditto, on both fronts. O the times, they are a changing ...

[d.gerry]

"3 Freshmen, 2 Transfers Join 2024-25 UNH Roster"
Includes profiles of freshmen:
Twin brothers Connor MacPherson & Ryan MacPherson who are forwards and defenseman Josh Player
and Transfers:
Jared Whale and Rico DiMatteo

When I was Rico's age I was married and owned a house (well not quite, but almost)!

[Snively65]

"3 Freshmen, 2 Transfers Join 2024-25 UNH Roster"
Includes profiles of freshmen:
Twin brothers Connor MacPherson & Ryan MacPherson who are forwards and defenseman Josh Player
and Transfers:
Jared Whale and Rico DiMatteo

Many thanks for your fine roster summary, C-H-C. I did not realize that DiMatteo (3.75) was ranked higher than Whale (3.25j by Neutral Zone.

[C-H-C]

"3 Freshmen, 2 Transfers Join 2024-25 UNH Roster"
Includes profiles of freshmen:
Twin brothers Connor MacPherson & Ryan MacPherson who are forwards and defenseman Josh Player
and Transfers:
Jared Whale and Rico DiMatteo

[Chuck Murray]

The smile reminds me somewhat of the Yoken’s neon blue whale sign in front of their restaurants on Rte 1 in Portsmouth and Danvers.

But more research suggests that this brown whale with white trim is known as “Fudgie the Whale,” an ice cream cake made by Carvel, an ice cream company founded in Hartsdale, New York, by Tom Carvel in 1929. Maybe this ice cream cake should be sold at the Whitt this season?

Glad you did the extra research, Snives. And to answer your question, I would voice a resounding YES!!

[Snively65]

If you've lived in New England all of your life, and you're of a certain age, you'll understand the following reference:

The smile reminds me somewhat of the Yoken’s neon blue whale sign in front of their restaurants on Rte 1 in Portsmouth and Danvers.

But more research suggests that this brown whale with white trim is known as “Fudgie the Whale,” an ice cream cake made by Carvel, an ice cream company founded in Hartsdale, New York, by Tom Carvel in 1929. Maybe this ice cream cake should be sold at the Whitt this season?

[Chuck Murray]

I still think that the coming season will go as Jared da Whale goes.

If you've lived in New England all of your life, and you're of a certain age, you'll understand the following reference:

[Snively65]

I think you could be on to something. However in taking a closer look, our good friend Mr. Hellsten, did not fare very well against our top four HE teams. I believe he was 2 and 9. Surprising given how most of us viewed him. Still a great pick up who contributed to the first good year in a while.

I think that we were 4-8 against the top four HEA teams, with Muz beating BU and Hellsten beating UMass and Maine twice, with Hellsten taking the eight losses (so, 3-8-0). Does anyone think that Muz might have converted any of those eight losses to wins? I don’t.

I still think that the coming season will go as Jared da Whale goes.