UML Recruiting: Finally in the 20s!

[boblav1]

West Kelowna Warriors recognize players, fans and volunteers in annual awards - Kelowna Capital News (kelownacapnews.com)

The big award of the night went to Jaiden Moriello, who won both Most Valuable Player and Best Forward. Moriello, who is committed to UMass-Lowell of the NCAA next season, posted just over a point-per-game with 55 points in 54 games.

[boblav1]

Final recruit stats for the 2022-2023 season.

										Playoffs
Recruit	DOB	Pos.	Team	NZ	GP	G	A	T		GP	G	A	T
Jonathan Horn	02/16/02	F	Vernon (BCHL)	3.75	51	11	11	22		8	1	1	2
Ben Brunette	08/01/02	D	Penticton (BCHL)	4.00	40	6	14	20		17	0	4	4
Sean Kilcullen	08/03/02	D	Maryland (NAHL)	3.50	55	8	35	43		10	2	6	8
James Goffredo	04/24/03	D	Austin (NAHL)	3.50	58	13	24	37		11	3	3	6
Jaiden Moriello	05/04/03	F	West Kelowna (BCHL)	3.75	54	25	30	55		6	4	0	4
Jak Vaarwerk	06/13/03	F	Des Moines (USHL)	3.75	61	13	32	45		2	1	2	3
Shawn O'Donnell	06/21/03	F	Dubuque (USHL)	3.75	49	4	6	10		4	1	1	2
Girts Silkalns	06/30/03	F	Fargo (USHL)	3.75	55	10	20	30		9	1	1	2
Adam Cardona	10/05/03	D	Omaha (USHL)	3.75	62	5	13	18
Karlis Mezsargs	12/12/03	G	Danbury (NAHL)	3.75	28	3.90	0.883
Daniel Buchbinder	07/07/04	D	Northwood (Prep)	3.75	70	6	34	40
Daniil Dolzhenko	08/31/04	D	Wisconsin (NAHL)	3.75	40	6	17	23		7	0	0	0
Lee Parks	10/16/04	F	Vernon (BCHL)	3.75	50	23	25	48		11	7	6	13

- Ben Brunette and the Penticton Vees won the BCHL championship.

[boblav1]

Only 5 players left in the pipeline (1 F, 3 D, 1G) after the announcement of the incoming class of 8.

F - Lee Parks
D - James Goffredo
D - Daniel Buchbinder
D - Daniil Dolzhenko
G - Karlis Mezsargs

[UMLFan]

It's pretty much the same each year. Without confirming that Chris' list is correct, here's where the other HE programs are in regards to their committed pipelines.

BC - 8
BU - 18
UConn - 14
Maine - 20
UMass - 19
Merrimack - 19
UNH - 13
Northeastern - 17
Providence - 19
Vermont - 17

[UMLFan]

Summer look at the Lowell roster going out a couple of years. Obviously a lot can change between now and then.

24/25 roster

Defense (11):
Seniors: Gabe Blanchard, Isac Jonsson
Juniors: Mitchell Becker, Mark Cooper, T.J. Schweighardt
Sophomore: Ben Brunette, Adam Cardona, Sean Kilcullen
Freshmen: Daniel Buchbinder, Daniil Dolzhenko, James Goffredo

Forwards (15):
Seniors: Owen Cole, Matt Crasa, Stefan Owens
Juniors: Dillan Bentley, Jack Collins, Owen Fowler, Nick Rheaume, Roc Truman, Scout Truman
Sophomores: Jonathan Horn, Jaiden Moriello, Shawn O'Donnell, Grant Silkalns, Jan Vaarwerk
Freshmen: Lee Parks

Goalies (3):
Senior: Edvard Nordlund, Luke Pavicich
Junior:
Sophomore:
Freshman: Karlis Mesgarzis

This leaves us at 28 on the roster, with the class breakdown being:
Seniors: 6
Juniors: 9
Sophomores: 8
Freshmen: 5

25/26 roster

Defense (9):
Seniors: Mitchell Becker, Mark Cooper, T.J. Schweighardt
Juniors: Ben Brunette, Adam Cardona, Sean Kilcullen
Sophomore: Daniel Buchbinder, Daniil Dolzhenko, James Goffredo
Freshmen:

Forwards (12):
Seniors: Dillan Bentley, Jack Collins, Owen Fowler, Nick Rheaume, Roc Truman, Scout Truman
Juniors: Jonathan Horn, Jaiden Moriello, Shawn O'Donnell, Grant Silkalns, Jan Vaarwerk
Sophomores: Lee Parks
Freshmen:

Goalies (1):
Senior:
Junior:
Sophomore: Karlis Mesgarzis
Freshman:

This leaves us at 22 on the roster, with the class breakdown being:
Seniors: 9
Juniors: 8
Sophomores: 5
Freshmen:

[UMLFan]

Merrimack just picked up their 4th 2006 commit. We don't even have an '05.

[bottomdweller]

Summer look at the Lowell roster going out a couple of years. Obviously a lot can change between now and then.


Goalies (1):
Senior:
Junior:
Sophomore: Karlis Mesgarzis
Freshman:

This leaves us at 22 on the roster, with the class breakdown being:
Seniors: 9
Juniors: 8
Sophomores: 5
Freshmen:

This is a bold goaltending strategy. lol

[boblav1]

Merrimack just picked up their 4th 2006 commit. We don't even have an '05.

Frustrating. Having to replace two assistant coaches is probably slowing down the recruiting process even more.

[UMLFan]

It doesn't necessarily mean anything, but with another NHL Draft in the books, Lowell had no current players or commits picked. We're the only Hockey East program that didn't have a single current or future player picked, as the others combined for 43. BC had 7, BU 6, UConn, UNH, and Northeastern 5 each, UMass and Maine 4 each, Merrimack 3, Vermont and PC 2 each.

[Middle Street]

I know they don’t always pan out, but as a fan I like seeing at least a few kids on the roster that have been drafted. I also like seeing quality OOC opponents visit. I’m disappointed these two things are no longer happening.

[cfan]

It doesn't necessarily mean anything, but with another NHL Draft in the books, Lowell had no current players or commits picked. We're the only Hockey East program that didn't have a single current or future player picked, as the others combined for 43. BC had 7, BU 6, UConn, UNH, and Northeastern 5 each, UMass and Maine 4 each, Merrimack 3, Vermont and PC 2 each.

You might want to check those numbers. I think you counted commits that were ranked but not selected in the draft. The totals that were actually drafted were BC 6, BU 5, UMass 4, UNH 3, Maine 1, Merrimack 1, Providence 1, Northeastern 0, UML 0 and Vermont 0.

[UMLFan]

You might want to check those numbers. I think you counted commits that were ranked but not selected in the draft. The totals that were actually drafted were BC 6, BU 5, UMass 4, UNH 3, Maine 1, Merrimack 1, Providence 1, Northeastern 0, UML 0 and Vermont 0.

You're right. Thank you.

[hawkeytown]

It doesn't necessarily mean anything, but with another NHL Draft in the books, Lowell had no current players or commits picked.

I get the frustration, and used to be in the same boat. As somebody mentioned, draft picks don’t always pan out. I have since shifted to how many make an NHL development camp, especially for a team like ours where we recruit older players. I believe we have 7 in various camps across the NHL, which is a decent sized number for a program.

[UMLFan]

Take it for what it’s worth, heard from someone that knows someone in Lowell recruiting. Lowell trying for Reid Conn at Fargo Force. Anyone know anything about him?

He chose UNH.

[FiveLetterBird]

He chose UNH.

Ouch.


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