Re: All Things Denver XXXVIII: On To Better Days!
I'm no Swami, but here's a fan's eye view of--"The Senior Seven"
Monty would never be mistaken for Snow White and this Senior Class will NOT be mistaken for the 7 Dwarfs averaging almost 6' 1" and over 200 pounds. The Seven* began their careers at DU in the fall of 2011 and four years later, still together, the journey to the Frozen Four and a NCAA Championship is the goal. Wouldn't that be Magnificent for the Senior Seven!
Ty Loney played in all 42 games last year and made his presence felt. Certainly at the NCHC Tourney earning a spot on the All Tournament Team,. When he's on a hot streak, pucks will be flying toward the net. Just 27 more points=the Century Club.#DUit! ( And he has the blondest hair and rosiest cheeks of all.)
Daniel Doremus, an Aspen native, was both versatile and another Iron Man for the Pioneers last year. But his play was golden at the NCHC tourney, named to the All Tournament team and selected as the Tournament MVP. Danny Boy ( who's a cutie) will be wearing an "A" on his chest.
Matt Tabrum is from Colorado Springs, but knew enough to head north to Denver to play hockey. And play he did--in all 42 games last year. As a team player he gave up some scoring opportunities to became the centerpiece of the Mash Line.
Larkin Jacobson only played in 30 games but he found his role on the Mash Line and Pios' opponents "felt" his presence on the ice. Three time Team Scholar Athlete with a perfect 4.0, Hollenbeck Scholar.
Josiah Didier is a Defenseman with Capitol D, but instead will wear an "A" on his jersey. He never shies away from a hit. He blocks shots. Hard to imagine how many bruises he accumulates in a season. Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens. He scored more goals (4) in one game at the Habs prospect camp than he has in 3 years at DU. (Rumor has it he could be called Josiah "The Body" Didier.)
Zac Larraza, called Viva by posters, grew up in the hockey hotbed of Arizona and was drafted by the hometown Coyotes. Scored the winning, his first, goal in the 2nd OT in the WCHA Final Five semifinals. Broke his collarbone and missed 8 games last year. Will need him to stay healthy and score more clutch goals.
Joey LaLeggia called Leggs by many, but perhaps we should call him "All" as in All Conference Rookie Team. National All Rookie Team. All Conference(WCHA) x 2, All Conference Team (NCHC), All Tournament Team and the big one, All American. He'll even be wearing an "A" on his sweater. With 92 career points there's no doubt he'll be on the offense. Drafted by Edmonton.
*The missing link--Scott Mayfield took his l-o-n-g, lean body to Long Island after his sophomore year.
DU Career stats-- 7-22-29 188 PIM. 7 NHL games so far,.