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LSSU Lakers 2015 off-season thread

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I would not mind bringing back a former Laker who went into coaching after his ice days ended.
 
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Young team but that is what we all wanted. We all knew the team needed a complete overhaul and we got it.
 
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A young roster, and a larger one than we've seen in a few years. That means as fans we'll still have to be patient until the coaching staff has a chance to analyze the players and set the best lines for success. Thankfully, they have the Blue/White game, US NDTP exhibition, and even the games in Portland to take a good look at the guys in action before league play. If I remember right, I think the first series with NMU is non-conference, so they can still tinker with the line-up and pairing then, also.
I will miss having Sandler in the line-up, though. Even though he took some penalties, he was physical and gritty, and made things happen on the ice. Maybe a guy like Hultz can take that role. Anyway, looking forward to October!
 
RealLaker94 said:
A young roster, and a larger one than we've seen in a few years. That means as fans we'll still have to be patient until the coaching staff has a chance to analyze the players and set the best lines for success. Thankfully, they have the Blue/White game, US NDTP exhibition, and even the games in Portland to take a good look at the guys in action before league play. If I remember right, I think the first series with NMU is non-conference, so they can still tinker with the line-up and pairing then, also.
I will miss having Sandler in the line-up, though. Even though he took some penalties, he was physical and gritty, and made things happen on the ice. Maybe a guy like Hultz can take that role. Anyway, looking forward to October!
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I will miss Sandler as well I think he was a force down low near the net. I thought he would need to curb his emotions a bit but he did have upside.
 
Re: LSSU Lakers 2015 off-season thread

USHL posted preliminary rosters today for the upcoming season. Final rosters are still a few weeks away following training camps. From a quick look, this is what I saw for future Lakers.

Cedar Rapids - Luke Morgan
Chicago - Bryan Basilico
Madison - Cole Hults
Muskegon - Max Humitz
Sioux Falls- Nico Blachman
Waterloo - Colin Saccoman
 
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PaulVanWagoner said:
Hey... has anyone heard from the "Official' Laker Hockey Station yet? Neither have we. Here is our weekly interview about Laker Hockey. I guess we are just ahead of the curve.

http://paul.30below.com/Soo Morning Crew Pod Cast/September 2015/9-1-15/Rich Metro LSSU.MP3
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Here you go Junior. Sovereign Communications, the home of Laker Hockey, starts their unparalleled coverage on Monday, September 28th with the Laker Hockey Show, with the legendary voice of the Lakers, Bill Crawford, who is back for another season. That show will be from 6-7 p.m., and will include interviews with coaches, players, and includes questions from the audience. http://stream.sovcomm.net:8001/espn1400

If you missed it, we also podcast the shows. http://lakers.sovcomm.net/

All games this year will be broadcast live, on the flagship station of LSSU Athletics, WYSS. http://www.yesfm.net/page.php?page_id=28

Once again your home for Lake Superior State University Athletics, and the undisputed Sports Leader in the area. You can not only hear us across the country and around the world online, but you can hear us in all parts of town, and across the EUP, on the radio.
 
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I am sure Whitten knows who is the new coach . Will most likely announce it after Labor Day .
 
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Looks like Lakers recruit Brody Brunet will be playing for the Aurora Tigers of the OJHL this season.
 
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Bill said:
Looks like Lakers recruit Brody Brunet will be playing for the Aurora Tigers of the OJHL this season.
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Gauthier and Gamelin both made the Brookings Blizzard NAHL roster. Should be a good season for those two. Will scored this weekend in an exhibition game against a UHSL team, Souix Falls, I think.
 
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Barbeau returns to Lakers’ bench to coach goaltenders

Sept. 8, 2015

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. -- Lake Superior State hockey coach Damon Whitten has announced that Terry Barbeau will return to the Lakers’ staff for a third stint as volunteer goaltending coach. The decision follows former LSSU assistant coach Peter Aubry’s departure to the Chicago Blackhawks.

“I have known Coach Whitten for over 15 years and I have a deep respect for his work ethic and knowledge of the game,” Barbeau said of the third bench boss he has worked with at LSSU. “I’m very excited to return to Lake Superior State University as their goalie coach.”

Barbeau will be counted on to continue the development of sophomore goaltender Gordon Defiel, who enjoyed a breakout season last year in which he compiled the most saves in the nation with 1,1148. He will also inherit rookie Nick Kossoff, along with junior Aaron Davis, who didn’t see action until a relief appearance in Western Collegiate Hockey Association quarterfinals against Minnesota State.

“Terry’s not only had a strong legacy here with former Laker goalies like Jayme Platt, Kevin Kapalka, etc., but also in his work with goalies across North America,” Whitten said. “Anybody who knows Terry will tell you what a great person he is and how much he cares about the players, which I think will make him a great fit for our program."

Defiel returned the sentiment by saying, “I’m very excited about the hiring. Obviously losing Coach Aubry was a huge loss for our team because he did a lot of great things for the goalies, but I’ve met Coach Terry and he seems like a great guy and he has a wealth of experience.”

“He has a great background working with elite goaltenders and goaltenders can’t become successful without good goaltending coaching.”

The Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., native first worked with LSSU goaltenders from 1999-02. During his first season with the Lakers, Barbeau worked with Platt, who was a junior at the time. Platt saw meteoric growth that year and was named an NCAA Second Team All-America as well as All-Central Collegiate Hockey Association First Team. Platt posted a .926 saves percentage and a 2.40 goals-against average, both of which rank in LSSU’s top 10 single-season performances. During that first stint Barbeau also helped to lay the groundwork for another LSSU standout goaltender, Matt Violin.

Following a successful stint as the goaltending coach with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (Ontario Hockey League) from 2002-10, Barbeau returned to the LSSU staff in a volunteer capacity from 2010-14.

During that second stint with the Lakers, Barbeau added Kevin Kapalka to his list of impressive pupils. Kapalka compiled a 12-12-1 record during his freshman season and featured a 2.34 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage. That year Kapalka was named to the 2010-11 CCHA All-Rookie team.

Barbeau split time with the Saginaw Spirit (OHL) as a goaltending coach from 2011-14. He coached notable Spirit goaltenders Tadeas Galansky, Clint Windsor and Jake Paterson. Paterson played for the Soo Eagles (Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League) before joining the Spirit, and is now a member of the Detroit Red Wings organization.

Barbeau’s list of standout students is highlighted by Michigan native Ryan Miller, who played junior hockey for the Soo Indians. Under Barbeau’s tutelage for more than a decade, Miller went on to win a Hobey Baker Award during his sophomore season at Michigan State and was a finalist for the award in his junior season. Miller’s accomplishments during his professional career include a Vezina Trophy in 2009-10 as the top goaltender in the National Hockey League and a Winter Olympics’ Most Valuable Player acknowledgement during the Team U.S.A. Silver Medal finish in 2009-10.
 
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PaulVanWagoner said:
Barbeau returns to Lakers’ bench to coach goaltenders

Sept. 8, 2015

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. -- Lake Superior State hockey coach Damon Whitten has announced that Terry Barbeau will return to the Lakers’ staff for a third stint as volunteer goaltending coach. The decision follows former LSSU assistant coach Peter Aubry’s departure to the Chicago Blackhawks.

“I have known Coach Whitten for over 15 years and I have a deep respect for his work ethic and knowledge of the game,” Barbeau said of the third bench boss he has worked with at LSSU. “I’m very excited to return to Lake Superior State University as their goalie coach.”

Barbeau will be counted on to continue the development of sophomore goaltender Gordon Defiel, who enjoyed a breakout season last year in which he compiled the most saves in the nation with 1,1148. He will also inherit rookie Nick Kossoff, along with junior Aaron Davis, who didn’t see action until a relief appearance in Western Collegiate Hockey Association quarterfinals against Minnesota State.

“Terry’s not only had a strong legacy here with former Laker goalies like Jayme Platt, Kevin Kapalka, etc., but also in his work with goalies across North America,” Whitten said. “Anybody who knows Terry will tell you what a great person he is and how much he cares about the players, which I think will make him a great fit for our program."

Defiel returned the sentiment by saying, “I’m very excited about the hiring. Obviously losing Coach Aubry was a huge loss for our team because he did a lot of great things for the goalies, but I’ve met Coach Terry and he seems like a great guy and he has a wealth of experience.”

“He has a great background working with elite goaltenders and goaltenders can’t become successful without good goaltending coaching.”

The Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., native first worked with LSSU goaltenders from 1999-02. During his first season with the Lakers, Barbeau worked with Platt, who was a junior at the time. Platt saw meteoric growth that year and was named an NCAA Second Team All-America as well as All-Central Collegiate Hockey Association First Team. Platt posted a .926 saves percentage and a 2.40 goals-against average, both of which rank in LSSU’s top 10 single-season performances. During that first stint Barbeau also helped to lay the groundwork for another LSSU standout goaltender, Matt Violin.

Following a successful stint as the goaltending coach with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (Ontario Hockey League) from 2002-10, Barbeau returned to the LSSU staff in a volunteer capacity from 2010-14.

During that second stint with the Lakers, Barbeau added Kevin Kapalka to his list of impressive pupils. Kapalka compiled a 12-12-1 record during his freshman season and featured a 2.34 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage. That year Kapalka was named to the 2010-11 CCHA All-Rookie team.

Barbeau split time with the Saginaw Spirit (OHL) as a goaltending coach from 2011-14. He coached notable Spirit goaltenders Tadeas Galansky, Clint Windsor and Jake Paterson. Paterson played for the Soo Eagles (Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League) before joining the Spirit, and is now a member of the Detroit Red Wings organization.

Barbeau’s list of standout students is highlighted by Michigan native Ryan Miller, who played junior hockey for the Soo Indians. Under Barbeau’s tutelage for more than a decade, Miller went on to win a Hobey Baker Award during his sophomore season at Michigan State and was a finalist for the award in his junior season. Miller’s accomplishments during his professional career include a Vezina Trophy in 2009-10 as the top goaltender in the National Hockey League and a Winter Olympics’ Most Valuable Player acknowledgement during the Team U.S.A. Silver Medal finish in 2009-10.
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You can find this exact same post here http://www.lssulakers.com/landing/index
 
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RealLaker94 said:
Here's a nice post about Gauthier and Gamelin getting a fresh start in Brookings, and how their coach can actually see the potential in these two.

http://www.hockeynewsnorth.com/nahl-na3hl/fresh-start-for-gamelin-gauthier/#comment-319347
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Nice write up about the local kids. I would take issue with the term "highly touted" though. Probably more depth players at the next level but you never know. Good luck to both of them.
 
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