RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

[Wicked Slappaahs]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

I agree completely-although much will depend on how coach SA decides to utilize JL....

Fear not Doc, I don't think Seth has any intentions of making a grinder out of him (ONLY kidding) Seriously, I think he'll be given every opportunity to earn significant offensive responsibilities. The rest will be up to JL and his work ethic -- including his commitment to off-season conditioning.

[redhead18]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

Incidentally, to the best of my recollection, McEneny visited the same day as John Hayden who, as noted here, just signed with Yale for 2012. I believe the (correct) speculation on here is that these must have been informal visits on the players' own dime per NCAA rules. McEneny's going (semi-)pro indicates that he was probably never really interested in us at all. I tend to believe (and this is just speculation) that we were probably very interested in Hayden and simply lost out to a school that is far superior academically and (sadly) athletically (at the present point in time).

Im not 100% sure but I think players cant make an official visit to a school until they are a senior in high school, so Haydens visit with Brunswick teammate Kevin Duane last season wasnt an official one. USHR says Hayden picked Yale because he wanted to remain close to home, his hometown of Greenwich is less then an hour away from New Haven.

As for McEneny, I believe he was visiting with Pat Koudys that night. Both were teammates for a little while last year in Burlington.

[knsmith]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

I agree completely-although much will depend on how coach SA decides to utilize JL. If he gets significant powr play time or not, if he gets enough minutes on one of the top lines, etc. This kid has shown he can score-I don't think the step up to the NCAA will alter that.

I don't think I have been properly appreciating the full extent of JL's dominance of JrA hockey. I had thought that his stats weren't much better than previous guys we've had (Oren Eizenman and Jon Ornelas come to mind) who took some time to adjust to NCAA hockey. However, looking back, his stats are far, far better than either of those guys (who played in very similar leagues).

[knsmith]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

That's the kid I was thinking of, thanks KN. (I deleted my post as I second-guessed myself)

Incidentally, to the best of my recollection, McEneny visited the same day as John Hayden who, as noted here, just signed with Yale for 2012. I believe the (correct) speculation on here is that these must have been informal visits on the players' own dime per NCAA rules. McEneny's going (semi-)pro indicates that he was probably never really interested in us at all. I tend to believe (and this is just speculation) that we were probably very interested in Hayden and simply lost out to a school that is far superior academically and (sadly) athletically (at the present point in time).

[DrDemento]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

I dont see why JL cant step in next year and contribute right away like Andrew Calof has been doing down in Princeton this year, whos currently leading his team in scoring with 1.33pts per game. Add to the fact that he'll be 21 by the time next season starts, older then some of the current freshmen and sophomores on the team right now. I can see JL being one of RPI's top point producers next year, there might be a small adjustment period coming up from the CjHL level to college but I dont see that being to big a problem.

I agree completely-although much will depend on how coach SA decides to utilize JL. If he gets significant powr play time or not, if he gets enough minutes on one of the top lines, etc. This kid has shown he can score-I don't think the step up to the NCAA will alter that.

[Wicked Slappaahs]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

I think I now realize who you might be referring to: Evan McEneny ('94 defenseman), who was listed on Heisenberg's 2010 page as playing for "Hamilton Midget" as a 2012 recruit. McEneny signed with Kitchener (OHL) in the offseason.

That's the kid I was thinking of, thanks KN. (I deleted my post as I second-guessed myself)

[knsmith]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

Folks: I seem to recall a young blueliner who visited HFH last season...wanna say he was with Hamilton Jr. Red Wings? Anyone recall who it was? Sorry this was a random recollection this a.m. I noticed that Conor McLaughlin (D) is tearing it up for Hamilton, but I have no idea what his status is. I don't see him on Heisenberg.

I think I now realize who you might be referring to: Evan McEneny ('94 defenseman), who was listed on Heisenberg's 2010 page as playing for "Hamilton Midget" as a 2012 recruit. McEneny signed with Kitchener (OHL) in the offseason.

[FlagDUDE08]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

I'm fairly certain that none of the names of current Jr. Red Wings d-men have been mentioned on USCHO. Nothing cryptic about this message - but if there was info about someone it wasn't disseminated here.

Perhaps the recruit is now playing for a different team? I don't recall any such visitor last year.

[knsmith]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

Folks: I seem to recall a young blueliner who visited HFH last season...wanna say he was with Hamilton Jr. Red Wings? Anyone recall who it was? Sorry this was a random recollection this a.m. I noticed that Conor McLaughlin (D) is tearing it up for Hamilton, but I have no idea what his status is. I don't see him on Heisenberg.

I'm fairly certain that none of the names of current Jr. Red Wings d-men have been mentioned on USCHO. Nothing cryptic about this message - but if there was info about someone it wasn't disseminated here.

[Wicked Slappaahs]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

when I was talking to Riley Sat. night he's a little taller than me, I'm 5'11", so I'ld guess 6' is about right. He also just turned 17 in August so lots of time to grow. Listed at 187lbs., he's all of that. My comparrison would be O'Grady.

I'm happy to have underestimated his heighth. I will say that there were 4-5 kids on Berkshire who were taller than he was.

[turk181]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

when I was talking to Riley Sat. night he's a little taller than me, I'm 5'11", so I'ld guess 6' is about right. He also just turned 17 in August so lots of time to grow. Listed at 187lbs., he's all of that. My comparrison would be O'Grady.

[Ralph Baer]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

I dont see why JL cant step in next year and contribute right away like Andrew Calof has been doing down in Princeton this year, whos currently leading his team in scoring with 1.33pts per game. Add to the fact that he'll be 21 by the time next season starts, older then some of the current freshmen and sophomores on the team right now. I can see JL being one of RPI's top point producers next year, there might be a small adjustment period coming up from the CjHL level to college but I dont see that being to big a problem.

I certainly hope that he will be, but he may need time.

[Ralph Baer]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

Added new women's recruit. (Thanks, Red Cloud.)

2011
Jacob Laliberté      C Cornwall Colts (CHL)           30-25-30- 55- 10 12/02/10
Matt Neal            C Stouffville Spirit (OJHL)      27-20-22- 42-  6 12/04/10
Mark McGowan        LW Oakville Blades (OJHL)         28-13-12- 25- 28 12/03/10
Luke Curadi         LD Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) 16- 1- 8-  9- 48 12/03/10
Ryan Haggerty       RC USNTDP U-18                    23- 1- 5-  6- 13 12/03/10

2011 or 2012
Mark Miller          F Omaha Lancers (USHL)           17- 4- 2-  6-  0 12/03/10
Chris Bradley       LD Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)     19- 1- 1-  2-  0 12/04/10

2012
Mike Zalewski       LW Vernon Vipers (BCHL)           30- 8-10- 18- 18 12/03/10


Women
Brianna Piper        G Toronto Aeros (PWHL)        8- 5- 2-1-1.56-.908 12/02/10 only league games
Eleeza Cox           F Ridley College Tigers           8-11- 4- 15-  ? 01/05/11 a lot of missing information
                       Toronto Aeros (PWHL)            3- 1- 6-  7-  2 12/02/10 only league games
Kathryn Schilter     D Toronto Aeros (PWHL)            9- 1- 6-  7-  2 12/02/10 only league games
Taylor Mahoney       F Chicago Mission 19U (MWEHL)     4- 2- 3-  5-  6 12/17/10 only league games

[redhead18]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

That would put the pressure on JL instead of the upperclassmen. Although it would be nice to see JL step right into Polacek's shoes, and eventually he should do that, I am not counting on it to start next season. I would be quite satisfied if he could duplicate Polacek's freshman year.

You raised an interesting, and probably valid, point, that JL getting a comparatively large percentage of his points at even strength is a plus.

I dont see why JL cant step in next year and contribute right away like Andrew Calof has been doing down in Princeton this year, whos currently leading his team in scoring with 1.33pts per game. Add to the fact that he'll be 21 by the time next season starts, older then some of the current freshmen and sophomores on the team right now. I can see JL being one of RPI's top point producers next year, there might be a small adjustment period coming up from the CjHL level to college but I dont see that being to big a problem.

[Ralph Baer]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

Looks like he's getting hot again. Now 3rd in points and 1st in goals (by 3) with far fewer of his points coming on the powerplay than the top two scorers (16 for JL v. 22 for #1 and 30 for #2). Running away with the three-star points race (his goalie Karvouniaris is in second). Ideally this would indicate that he isn't ever disappearing from games. While we have some very nice young players currently (thinking Higgs, Rogic, O'Grady), clearly they are not currently to the point where they can be counted on to contribute SOMETHING in every game (ala Polacek, Brutlag [finally] who will be leaving after this year). I'd hope this means there is a great chance that JL can step right into Polacek's shoes and keep us from missing a beat on the top line, and the currently-inconsistent (but talented) guys can operate without as much pressure on them.

Perhaps the most encouraging thing is that the success of his teams has dramatically improved from year to year.

That would put the pressure on JL instead of the upperclassmen. Although it would be nice to see JL step right into Polacek's shoes, and eventually he should do that, I am not counting on it to start next season. I would be quite satisfied if he could duplicate Polacek's freshman year.

You raised an interesting, and probably valid, point, that JL getting a comparatively large percentage of his points at even strength is a plus.