RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

[Ralph Baer]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

It sounds like Wicked Slappaahs, Red Cloud, turk181, and troyboy all watched the Berkshire-AA game. Anyone else? That's a pretty large showing.

[knsmith]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

On Wednesday, the Cornwall Colts defeated the Ottawa Senators 6-2. Jacob Laliberté had a goal and three assists. He was named #2 star. http://pointstreak.com/prostats/boxs...gameid=1318732

Laliberté's line is now 30-25-30-55-10.

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.

[Ralph Baer]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

Thanks for the reports on Bourbonnais.

Like Higgs. I guess that isn't bad.

[Ralph Baer]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

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

[Ralph Baer]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

On Wednesday, the Cornwall Colts defeated the Ottawa Senators 6-2. Jacob Laliberté had a goal and three assists. He was named #2 star. http://pointstreak.com/prostats/boxs...gameid=1318732

Laliberté's line is now 30-25-30-55-10.

[AspyDad]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

Riley is as advertised, with the possible exception of his heighth (I'm not so sure he's 6'0). Otherwise, he has a pretty stocky build and has plenty of burst in his skating and isn't afraid to shoot the puck.

troyboy was there and reported to me that he reminded him a little of Higgs.

[Wicked Slappaahs]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

USHR must have just updated the Berkshire team page today because the roster is now up. Bourbonnais is listed as a junior... which if correct would make him a possible 2012 recruit.

I caught the game at AA tonight as well (thanks to Ralph for reminding me). Seth was of course at the game, along with Col. Knowlton (watching his son).

Riley is as advertised, with the possible exception of his heighth (I'm not so sure he's 6'0). Otherwise, he has a pretty stocky build and has plenty of burst in his skating and isn't afraid to shoot the puck. Berkshire has a few kids that can play...it wouldn't bother me if Seth talked to a few of them. (Mingoia is U bound)

Hats off to Coach Cavosie and AA for an excellent effort tonight. Even though they were outmatched a bit sizewise, they didn't let up and at one point had a two goal lead. AA had several excellent chances to score late in the 3rd and early in OT. It would be a very good thing if AA could return to the excellence they achieved in the 80s and 90s.

[Havasu M]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

...he also scored a goal and had one waved off due to GOALTENDER INTERFERENCE

It's a sign from above! He belongs at RPI sign him up now!!

[turk181]

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He was announced at the game this evening as a junior. Made the game-winning assist in OT.

Also, as a heads up, Hokyfool has been let out of his cage. I knew it was too good to be true.

...he also scored a goal and had one waved off due to GOALTENDER INTERFERENCE

[Red Cloud]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

USHR must have just updated the Berkshire team page today because the roster is now up. Bourbonnais is listed as a junior... which if correct would make him a possible 2012 recruit.

He was announced at the game this evening as a junior. Made the game-winning assist in OT.

Also, as a heads up, Hokyfool has been let out of his cage. I knew it was too good to be true.

[redhead18]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

It wouldn't surprise me if he would be a 2012 recruit for the big HE schools and a 2011 recruit for schools like us.

USHR must have just updated the Berkshire team page today because the roster is now up. Bourbonnais is listed as a junior... which if correct would make him a possible 2012 recruit.

6 Riley Bourbonnais F Jr 6-0 185 0/0/00 Rochester, NY

[Red Cloud]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

I checked through this entire thread yesterday evening which brings us back to October 8. In that entire time, the only instance that I mentioned anything about JL and academics or private affairs was in post 142 when I wrote that he was taking the ACT the next day and wished him good luck. That certainly isn't regularly pontificating.

The fact that you bothered to check through underscores for me your realization that it's true. Only going back two months is a good place to stop to convince yourself you haven't been overly chatty about it. And at any rate, it still isn't any different from playing footsie over this little nugget.

Enough.

[knsmith]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

Found this little piece about him attending Berkshire Prep this year. I wonder if he would be a 2011 or 12 recruit.

http://www.greecepost.com/sports/x18...re-State-Games

It wouldn't surprise me if he would be a 2012 recruit for the big HE schools and a 2011 recruit for schools like us.

[redhead18]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

According to Chris Heisenberg, Riley Bourbonnais is the highest rated noncommitted eastern hockey player for 2011.

Page from last year when he played for Maksymum http://pointstreak.com/prostats/play...4&numgames=all I am somewhat surprised that he is playing for a prep school this year.

Found this little piece about him attending Berkshire Prep this year. I wonder if he would be a 2011 or 12 recruit.

http://www.greecepost.com/sports/x18...re-State-Games

Bourbonnais was also a member of the Thunder when they won the state title and led the team in scoring. He was first team All NYS and currently holds the Thunder scoring record despite playing three years. He played for Maksymum Jr B in the Empire Hockey league this past winter and led the team in scoring and was fourth in the league in scoring. He will be attending Berkshire Prep School in Massachusetts on a full scholarship.

[Ralph Baer]

Re: RPI 2011 Recruit Thread Pt. II

By the way, I should point out that your inability to determine Laliberte's academic status hasn't stopped you from openly pontificating on his private affairs regularly. Why is this different?

I checked through this entire thread yesterday evening which brings us back to October 8. In that entire time, the only instance that I mentioned anything about JL and academics or private affairs was in post 142 when I wrote that he was taking the ACT the next day and wished him good luck. That certainly isn't regularly pontificating.