Re: Brown Hockey 2010-2011 - Onward and Upward
Yann Danis was a great player to watch.
Yann Danis was a great player to watch.
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Brown Hockey 2010-2011 - Onward and Upward
- Thread starter Mike Hutter
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Re: Brown Hockey 2010-2011 - Onward and Upward
Besides, Yann was humble and team-oriented. And so were his French-speaking parents, who seldom talked about Yann; it was always the team. Only once, after a game at Lowell, when Yann was absolutely magnificient, did I see them gloat slightly. I turned to Yves Danis (Yann's father) and said "Incroyable," to which he replied "Yann est le meilleur!". That was it. Of course, Yves Danis was right: Yann is the best goaltender to have played at Brown and one of the best ever in the ECAC.
Besides, Yann was humble and team-oriented. And so were his French-speaking parents, who seldom talked about Yann; it was always the team. Only once, after a game at Lowell, when Yann was absolutely magnificient, did I see them gloat slightly. I turned to Yves Danis (Yann's father) and said "Incroyable," to which he replied "Yann est le meilleur!". That was it. Of course, Yves Danis was right: Yann is the best goaltender to have played at Brown and one of the best ever in the ECAC.
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Re: Brown Hockey 2010-2011 - Onward and Upward
i don't think so. his right are not owned by anyone in the qmjhl (was passed over in the 2009 & 2010 qmjhl midjet draft wich tell you is serious about going ncaa )
plus, doesn't appear to be a top nhl draft prospects (he's eligible in this year draft)
i don't think so. his right are not owned by anyone in the qmjhl (was passed over in the 2009 & 2010 qmjhl midjet draft wich tell you is serious about going ncaa )
plus, doesn't appear to be a top nhl draft prospects (he's eligible in this year draft)
Wicked Slappaahs
I miss Tie Domi
Re: Brown Hockey 2010-2011 - Onward and Upward
Marty St. Louis - UVM
Joey Juneau - RPI
Sasha Pokulok - Cornell
Nik Pokulok - Clarkson
Mario Valerie-Trabucco - Union
Alex Angers-Goulet - RPI
Francois Brisbois - Colgate
Nick Tremblay - Clarkson
Nick & Julien Cayer - Clarkson
I could go on...
Marty St. Louis - UVM
Joey Juneau - RPI
Sasha Pokulok - Cornell
Nik Pokulok - Clarkson
Mario Valerie-Trabucco - Union
Alex Angers-Goulet - RPI
Francois Brisbois - Colgate
Nick Tremblay - Clarkson
Nick & Julien Cayer - Clarkson
I could go on...
Re: Brown Hockey 2010-2011 - Onward and Upward
He single-handedly comprised our defense for 3 and a half years. During that time, our offense scored with great regularity, but if it weren't for Yann Danis, we still would have stunk because we unquestionably had the worst defensive players in the league.
Let's hope Clemente can transcend his average regular season play and turn into the next Danis this season!
He single-handedly comprised our defense for 3 and a half years. During that time, our offense scored with great regularity, but if it weren't for Yann Danis, we still would have stunk because we unquestionably had the worst defensive players in the league.
Let's hope Clemente can transcend his average regular season play and turn into the next Danis this season!
Re: Brown Hockey 2010-2011 - Onward and Upward
You could also make a list of those from Quebec who committed to US colleges only to go to major junior at the end. The odds of a Quebec player decommitting to a US college has to be much higher than any other area. Taking any Canadian player is high risk/high reward.
You could also make a list of those from Quebec who committed to US colleges only to go to major junior at the end. The odds of a Quebec player decommitting to a US college has to be much higher than any other area. Taking any Canadian player is high risk/high reward.
Wicked Slappaahs
I miss Tie Domi
Re: Brown Hockey 2010-2011 - Onward and Upward
I think the larger issue for ECAC teams is not QBC kids leaving for a paycheck, but rather whether or not the francophone kid can handle ECAC college workloads, given the obvious language hurdles. I'm sure that is far larger concern for league coaches then whether or not a kid will jump.
I think the larger issue for ECAC teams is not QBC kids leaving for a paycheck, but rather whether or not the francophone kid can handle ECAC college workloads, given the obvious language hurdles. I'm sure that is far larger concern for league coaches then whether or not a kid will jump.
Re: Brown Hockey 2010-2011 - Onward and Upward
True, but the better Canadian kids are going to play MJ hockey. Reminds of when an NBA team drafts a Euro. You 'hope' they show up, but you never know.
True, but the better Canadian kids are going to play MJ hockey. Reminds of when an NBA team drafts a Euro. You 'hope' they show up, but you never know.
Mike Hutter
Brown Wins!
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Wicked: I remember hearing somewhere that Juneau arrived at RPI knowing little or no English but through a lot of work overcame that situation and became a stellar student in the engineering department. No gut courses. Is that true?
Wicked: I remember hearing somewhere that Juneau arrived at RPI knowing little or no English but through a lot of work overcame that situation and became a stellar student in the engineering department. No gut courses. Is that true?
Re: Brown Hockey 2010-2011 - Onward and Upward
Yes it is. If I remember the story correctly, he graduated from RPI with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 3 years while coming in as a francophone who knew very little English.
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Now that's impressive! Too bad not every kid from Quebec is like that.
Now that's impressive! Too bad not every kid from Quebec is like that.
FlagDUDE08
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Tack on a 4.0 GPA to that. Took some graduate courses his senior year before playing with the NHL.
Tack on a 4.0 GPA to that. Took some graduate courses his senior year before playing with the NHL.
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And while there isn't a language thing, much the same can be said for kids from the Maritimes. It is a totally different small-town lifestyle up there and very few of their hockey players venture down to the States.
Well, Union's Stephane Boileau has like a 3.95 GPA and almost left after his junior year to go to med school. And from what I understand, English was not his first language either. Not that every Quebecois is this smart, but there is certainly no lack of them either. As Wicked said, I think the language and cultural differences are what keep many of them from going south of the border.
And while there isn't a language thing, much the same can be said for kids from the Maritimes. It is a totally different small-town lifestyle up there and very few of their hockey players venture down to the States.
Wicked Slappaahs
I miss Tie Domi
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Yes all true...and he's admitted to failing the first two tests he ever took at RPI because of his poor english.
Yes all true...and he's admitted to failing the first two tests he ever took at RPI because of his poor english.
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There are a lot of top Canadian players coming into the NCAA hockey programs that passed on Major Junior. Just look at those kids drafted in past NHL drafts or take this year for example. The players below could have played in the OHL, QMJHL or WHL but have chosen the NCAA route:
3 77 DAL ALEXANDER GUPTILL LW CCHL ORANGEVILLE
4 92 FLA SAM BRITTAIN G AJHL CANMORE
4 93 FLA BENJAMIN GALLACHER D AJHL CAMROSE
4 113 MTL MARK MACMILLAN F BCHL ALBERNI VALLEY
5 123 FLA ZACH HYMAN C CCHL HAMILTON
5 136 SJS ISAAC MACLEOD D BCHL PENTICTON
6 156 TBL BRENDAN O\'DONNELL C MJHL WINNIPEG SOUTH
7 199 ATL PETER STOYKEWYCH D MJHL WINNIPEG SOUTH
7 202 EDM KELLEN JONES F BCHL VERNON
Top Canadian players help the NCAA programs and we all benefit.
There are a lot of top Canadian players coming into the NCAA hockey programs that passed on Major Junior. Just look at those kids drafted in past NHL drafts or take this year for example. The players below could have played in the OHL, QMJHL or WHL but have chosen the NCAA route:
3 77 DAL ALEXANDER GUPTILL LW CCHL ORANGEVILLE
4 92 FLA SAM BRITTAIN G AJHL CANMORE
4 93 FLA BENJAMIN GALLACHER D AJHL CAMROSE
4 113 MTL MARK MACMILLAN F BCHL ALBERNI VALLEY
5 123 FLA ZACH HYMAN C CCHL HAMILTON
5 136 SJS ISAAC MACLEOD D BCHL PENTICTON
6 156 TBL BRENDAN O\'DONNELL C MJHL WINNIPEG SOUTH
7 199 ATL PETER STOYKEWYCH D MJHL WINNIPEG SOUTH
7 202 EDM KELLEN JONES F BCHL VERNON
Top Canadian players help the NCAA programs and we all benefit.
Re: Brown Hockey 2010-2011 - Onward and Upward
I appreciate the discussion of Joe Juneau's impressive career, but to return the conversation to Brown hockey, it's worth remembering that in his senior year goaltender Yann Danis had a trifecta of sorts, as he was named First Team All-America, Academic All-America and Hobey Baker finalist. His English was quite polished by the time he graduated from Brown.
I appreciate the discussion of Joe Juneau's impressive career, but to return the conversation to Brown hockey, it's worth remembering that in his senior year goaltender Yann Danis had a trifecta of sorts, as he was named First Team All-America, Academic All-America and Hobey Baker finalist. His English was quite polished by the time he graduated from Brown.
Re: Brown Hockey 2010-2011 - Onward and Upward
I agree hard to find quality kids and players like Yann Danis. A real stand up kid!
I agree hard to find quality kids and players like Yann Danis. A real stand up kid!
Wicked Slappaahs
I miss Tie Domi
Re: Brown Hockey 2010-2011 - Onward and Upward
This is true, but we were discussing Quebec kids, not all Canadiens.
There are a lot of top Canadian players coming into the NCAA hockey programs that passed on Major Junior. Just look at those kids drafted in past NHL drafts or take this year for example. The players below could have played in the OHL, QMJHL or WHL but have chosen the NCAA route:
3 77 DAL ALEXANDER GUPTILL LW CCHL ORANGEVILLE
4 92 FLA SAM BRITTAIN G AJHL CANMORE
4 93 FLA BENJAMIN GALLACHER D AJHL CAMROSE
4 113 MTL MARK MACMILLAN F BCHL ALBERNI VALLEY
5 123 FLA ZACH HYMAN C CCHL HAMILTON
5 136 SJS ISAAC MACLEOD D BCHL PENTICTON
6 156 TBL BRENDAN O\'DONNELL C MJHL WINNIPEG SOUTH
7 199 ATL PETER STOYKEWYCH D MJHL WINNIPEG SOUTH
7 202 EDM KELLEN JONES F BCHL VERNON
Top Canadian players help the NCAA programs and we all benefit.
This is true, but we were discussing Quebec kids, not all Canadiens.
Re: Brown Hockey 2010-2011 - Onward and Upward
ya not too many in our league i think most go to the Q cuz of the midget affiliations there with major junior. There are a lot of good kids in BC Alberta and Ontario from what I have seen over the years
ya not too many in our league i think most go to the Q cuz of the midget affiliations there with major junior. There are a lot of good kids in BC Alberta and Ontario from what I have seen over the years
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I just dont trust kids from the Q. Im always afraid they'll use a school like Brown to better their position with their QMJHL team. I agree Danis was the man. Great goalie and a great kid. He'll go far in no matter what he ends up doing in life.
I just dont trust kids from the Q. Im always afraid they'll use a school like Brown to better their position with their QMJHL team. I agree Danis was the man. Great goalie and a great kid. He'll go far in no matter what he ends up doing in life.