Re: BU Recruiting Update, Part 3
Rogie, Where's Hetnik? Note he's not reported on Heisenberg yet.
Rogie, Where's Hetnik? Note he's not reported on Heisenberg yet.
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BU Recruiting Update, Part 3
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Re: BU Recruiting Update, Part 3
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=558216&cmpid=rss-morreale
His scoring stats speak for themselves. I saw him play once this season and the only potential downside I could see was his size - he's kind of lanky at 6' and 170 pounds. No doubt, he will bulk up as he gets older.
Just curious - where did you find the information that he "picked BU over UNH, NU and Maine"? I've always wondered what the source is for this type of information - which commonly appears on United States Hockey Report (USHR). Of course, the best source would be an interview with the player but I rarely see that published anywhere. Also, I'm not sure what picking one college over another actually means. Does it mean that:
~ One or more college programs made a formal offer to the player and his family.
~ The player visited each campus but did not receive an offer.
~ A second cousin twice removed heard that the player thought about going to that college.
Thanks for the information.
A CSS scout recently spoke very highly of Robbie Baillargeon:
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=558216&cmpid=rss-morreale
His scoring stats speak for themselves. I saw him play once this season and the only potential downside I could see was his size - he's kind of lanky at 6' and 170 pounds. No doubt, he will bulk up as he gets older.
Just curious - where did you find the information that he "picked BU over UNH, NU and Maine"? I've always wondered what the source is for this type of information - which commonly appears on United States Hockey Report (USHR). Of course, the best source would be an interview with the player but I rarely see that published anywhere. Also, I'm not sure what picking one college over another actually means. Does it mean that:
~ One or more college programs made a formal offer to the player and his family.
~ The player visited each campus but did not receive an offer.
~ A second cousin twice removed heard that the player thought about going to that college.
Thanks for the information.
Re: BU Recruiting Update, Part 3
My mistake. I think you'll see his name on CH's site soon.
2012: Polesello, J.Privitera, O'Connor, Hetnik
2013: Baillargeon, Collier, O'Regan, Erne, Grzelcyk
2014: DeAngelo
My mistake. I think you'll see his name on CH's site soon.
2012: Polesello, J.Privitera, O'Connor, Hetnik
2013: Baillargeon, Collier, O'Regan, Erne, Grzelcyk
2014: DeAngelo
Re: BU Recruiting Update, Part 3
Sorry, I can't share the source, but it is an extremely reliable one. In most cases, the "other colleges" listed are the finalists from whom the recruit made his decision. USHR occasionally mentions schools that were interested earlier in the recruiting process. For example, several years ago, BU had been interested in UMD's Mike Connolly, but decided not to pursue him.
A CSS scout recently spoke very highly of Robbie Baillargeon:
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=558216&cmpid=rss-morreale
His scoring stats speak for themselves. I saw him play once this season and the only potential downside I could see was his size - he's kind of lanky at 6' and 170 pounds. No doubt, he will bulk up as he gets older.
Just curious - where did you find the information that he "picked BU over UNH, NU and Maine"? I've always wondered what the source is for this type of information - which commonly appears on United States Hockey Report (USHR). Of course, the best source would be an interview with the player but I rarely see that published anywhere. Also, I'm not sure what picking one college over another actually means. Does it mean that:
~ One or more college programs made a formal offer to the player and his family.
~ The player visited each campus but did not receive an offer.
~ A second cousin twice removed heard that the player thought about going to that college.
Thanks for the information.
Sorry, I can't share the source, but it is an extremely reliable one. In most cases, the "other colleges" listed are the finalists from whom the recruit made his decision. USHR occasionally mentions schools that were interested earlier in the recruiting process. For example, several years ago, BU had been interested in UMD's Mike Connolly, but decided not to pursue him.
Re: BU Recruiting Update, Part 3
On the UNH Recruit thread, I speculated that the increased buzz about Baillargeon's NHL draft potential and his interest in BU could be more than a coincidence. You folks have seen some high-round draft picks stop off at BU on their way to the NHL in recent years. They must have seen BU as a place that could enhance their potential NHL career. Do you know whether this was a factor in Baillargeon's decision? (Thanks again).
Fair enough.
On the UNH Recruit thread, I speculated that the increased buzz about Baillargeon's NHL draft potential and his interest in BU could be more than a coincidence. You folks have seen some high-round draft picks stop off at BU on their way to the NHL in recent years. They must have seen BU as a place that could enhance their potential NHL career. Do you know whether this was a factor in Baillargeon's decision? (Thanks again).
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Re: BU Recruiting Update, Part 3
How about this guy for next year's team:
http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2011/04/bu_says_they_ne.html?p1=Local_Links
If he can put the puck in the net, I might be willing to consider it.
How about this guy for next year's team:
http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2011/04/bu_says_they_ne.html?p1=Local_Links
If he can put the puck in the net, I might be willing to consider it.
Re: BU Recruiting Update, Part 3
Do you know if his academics were good enough to go Ivy? I was hoping Harvard was in the running for his services, but wasn't sure if he could pass the academic sniff test. I'm optimistic for Eddie Ellis.
Do you know if his academics were good enough to go Ivy? I was hoping Harvard was in the running for his services, but wasn't sure if he could pass the academic sniff test. I'm optimistic for Eddie Ellis.
Re: BU Recruiting Update, Part 3
If you're a Harvard guy, you guys are getting a real gem in Colin Blackwell. He's a skilled hockey player and a fantastic person. Great leadership qualities, solid knowledge of the game, real motivated kid . . . he's a steal for Harvard.
If you're a Harvard guy, you guys are getting a real gem in Colin Blackwell. He's a skilled hockey player and a fantastic person. Great leadership qualities, solid knowledge of the game, real motivated kid . . . he's a steal for Harvard.
Re: BU Recruiting Update, Part 3
Re Rob Baillargeon, his coach at Cushing, Rob Gagnon, called him a "natural goal scorer" and provided this comment:
"I compare him to Nick Bonino, except he skates better than Nick did. His strengths are his skating and stick skills as well as his hockey IQ. He does need to improve his consistency of always bringing it each shift. His top level is really high, but when he takes a shift off he is then just a good player. I think the sky is the limit once he figures out how to be consistent. "
Re Rob Baillargeon, his coach at Cushing, Rob Gagnon, called him a "natural goal scorer" and provided this comment:
"I compare him to Nick Bonino, except he skates better than Nick did. His strengths are his skating and stick skills as well as his hockey IQ. He does need to improve his consistency of always bringing it each shift. His top level is really high, but when he takes a shift off he is then just a good player. I think the sky is the limit once he figures out how to be consistent. "
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Re: BU Recruiting Update, Part 3
Steal is an understatement. Great kid. It was a pleasure watching him play in the Super Eight (even though I was on the losing end).
Steal is an understatement. Great kid. It was a pleasure watching him play in the Super Eight (even though I was on the losing end).
Re: BU Recruiting Update, Part 3
If he's from Cushing, then expect him to not get through clearinghouse like Keith Yandle or not go to class like Chris Bourque.
If he's from Cushing, then expect him to not get through clearinghouse like Keith Yandle or not go to class like Chris Bourque.
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Re: BU Recruiting Update, Part 3
2012 recruit Marc Hetnik, Jr., will follow in Garrett Noonan's footsteps and spend next season with BCHL powerhouse Vernon Vipers.
2012 recruit Marc Hetnik, Jr., will follow in Garrett Noonan's footsteps and spend next season with BCHL powerhouse Vernon Vipers.
Re: BU Recruiting Update, Part 3
sorry if this was already reported on another thread.....http://youth1.com/hockey-latest-features/anthony-deangelo-commits-to-ohl.html
sorry if this was already reported on another thread.....http://youth1.com/hockey-latest-features/anthony-deangelo-commits-to-ohl.html
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