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Maine Recruits: When Ashes Fall, Legends Rise

blackbears9 said:
Sutter Muzzatti a 6'6 center from RPI has entered the portal. 5th round draft pick of Nashville's in 2023. He only played 10 games this year due to injury but had 10-15-25 in 33 games as a Sophomore. Could be a decent way to shore up the center position next year and replace some of Renwick and Makar's size.

www.eliteprospects.com

Sutter Muzzatti - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Sutter Muzzatti, 2003-06-28 Okemos, MI, USA USA. Most recently in the NCAA with RPI (Rensselaer Polytech. Inst.). Complete player biography and stats.
www.eliteprospects.com www.eliteprospects.com
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He had the second lowest +/- that sophomore year, CHIP of 0.4, and highest PIM by a long ways. I don’t think he would be nearly as fast as Renwick and/or Makar. Renwick was runner up for defensive forward of the year in hockey east. It doesn’t appear as though Muzzatti plays good defense. He would only have 1 year of eligibility. He would likely be a wing for Maine. Not sure what the coaching staff will do, but not seeing him as a positive difference maker. But what do I know.
 
blackbears9 said:
Sutter Muzzatti a 6'6 center from RPI has entered the portal. 5th round draft pick of Nashville's in 2023. He only played 10 games this year due to injury but had 10-15-25 in 33 games as a Sophomore. Could be a decent way to shore up the center position next year and replace some of Renwick and Makar's size.

www.eliteprospects.com

Sutter Muzzatti - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Sutter Muzzatti, 2003-06-28 Okemos, MI, USA USA. Most recently in the NCAA with RPI (Rensselaer Polytech. Inst.). Complete player biography and stats.
www.eliteprospects.com www.eliteprospects.com
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RPI had another player enter the portal, Felix Caron, who was 3rd on their team in points as a freshman. He has 3 years of eligibility left wherever he goes. He was 3rd in scoring last year in the BCHL. 6’ 175 lbs, RW

Edit: played RW exclusively at RPI, mostly 2nd line RW.
 
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Ineverquit said:
Updated with more recents stats again, but I'm mainly reposting because I added a tab with the top uncommited/unsigned Forward CHL 04's. All are close to 1 point per game or more.
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Maine Hockey Recruits

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Awesome job on that CHL ‘04 sheet.

I will post a page with info for most or all ‘04 uncommitted in OHL, QMJHL, and WHL. It will have the NZ ratings and play style description. And some video links.
 
CHL 04 Uncommitted Recruits
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Antonin Verreault(Robyn-Noranda(QMJHL)), 7/28/04, LW, NZ 4.25, 5’8″, 160 lbs, highly skilled, incredibly fast, great release, high compete level, dangerous player, distributes pucks efficiently and effectively, high hockey IQ

https://youtu.be/AeLtHlUtI1g?si=nXBAbh-wclTZP53E
https://youtu.be/b75-1kd9cMI?si=vknjvyuVGDroytNY

Beau Jelsma(Barrie(OHL)), 4/28/04, 2nd LC, NZ 4.25, 5’10”, 180, speedy, quick, agile, quick pivots to get to open, gets into dirty areas, playing hard-nosed, no quit attitude, quick and high velocity release, above average puckhandling, the heart and soul of the Colts, captain

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=571273108774892&wtsid=rdr_06azRS3Fn8AWXG9GD
https://youtu.be/CMm-mIuU6kw?si=n4fX3UzCB40raU6s

Matys Melovsky(Baie-Comeau(QMJHL)), 5/25/04, RC, NZ 4.0, 6’2″, 190, gifted, high skill, great vision, skating ability, explosive, agile, disruptive, unpredictable

Gifted passer: https://youtu.be/TCwDqNvZCRw?si=ARKT1XVVvR9rA3HT
Deceptive shot: https://www.instagram.com/chlhockey/reel/DA9zXv8Ojou/?hl=en
Thoughts on himself: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=894043442489361&wtsid=rdr_0qWvKZryrxynLmCZY
Deceptive release: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=7522641901084267&wtsid=rdr_0gJ9DIjjGkniCJo60
Player of the week:
https://chl.ca/lhjmq/en/article/videotron-player-of-the-week-matyas-melovsky-february-24-2025/

Dalyn Wakley(Barrie(OHL)), 3/5/04, 1st RC, NZ 4.25, 6’1″, 200 lbs, sniper, fluent puck handler, creative in open space, powerplay runs through him from the halfwall, a one timer option on the flank, use his body to gain separation and hold off attackers, skating is smooth and fluid, Gets to top speed quickly, dangerous player off the rush

https://youtu.be/m5DFSFlWxj0?si=b7xNcdsy9qc_eJ-l
https://youtu.be/qvQ_k-4VmUg?si=VwvTtRRT9O_sNXkN

Andrei Loshko(Niagra(OHL)), 10/7/04, LC, NZ 4.0, 6’1″, 165 lbs, sniper, goal scorer, high hockey IQ, detail oriented, plays in all situations, above average puck-handling, high skill, moving in and out of traffic to distribute, soft touch passes, to create offense, active and smart stick defending, penalty killer, good positioning support, 200ft player

https://youtu.be/QzL33m_b1NU?si=s5Dge0k3sh0klMZJ
https://youtu.be/sk7xGUVBApc?si=zRytZScotCsfjcYu

Colby Huggan(Acadia-Bathurst(QMJHL)), 06/29/04, LW, NZ 3.75, 5’11”, 145 lbs, Wears the C, Great vision, great passing, quick accurate wrist shot, great puck skills, great stick handling, good skater, elusive, dangerous, sound defensively

One-timer: https://www.instagram.com/abtitan/reel/DFjIR7GReB4/
Two goals including game winner: https://chl.ca/lhjmq/en/video/colby-huggan-scores-the-winning-goal-eagles-2-titan-3/
Nifty stick handling backhand roof: https://chl.ca/lhjmq/en/video/colby-huggan-scores-the-winning-goal-eagles-2-titan-3/
Hat trick: https://youtu.be/jKiN82YgL4o?si=X0Y2FMLimY0-rGbF
OT game winner: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=522729137183710&wtsid=rdr_069L50ffDrdZ965sd

Thomas Auger(Quebec(QMJHL)), 10/22/04, RW, NZ 3.75, 5’8″, 160 lbs, speedy, offensively dynamic scorer, great release, good off the rush, good puck skills, good play making ability, good two-way, play any situation

Nifty around the net: https://youtu.be/PQ96xoImEO4?si=dQe831uAmUr1fqUn
Nice scoring touch: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=469371234686748&wtsid=rdr_0o3oZhqZiCfojI1sw
Finish tic-tac-toe: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1381297752482119&wtsid=rdr_06cQVEns98ma2VQuP
Sneaky around the net: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=583886277661664&wtsid=rdr_0y9djYD0XZ7m0n5yj
Persistent: https://youtu.be/FSS3GQHRFMo?feature=shared
Play making: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=533106675748003&wtsid=rdr_0veEKVhdiumbl457C

Kassim Gaudet(Chicoutimi(QMJHL)), 3/22/04, LC, NZ 4.0, 5’9″, 140 lbs, strong faceoff man, head up player, good agility and burst, skilled, crafty, quick hands

https://www.instagram.com/sagueneensdechicoutimi/reel/DDaeKKwqHy5/?api=1/&hl=zh-cn

Felix Gagnon(Chicoutimi(QMJHL)), 6/10/04, RC, NZ 3.75, 6’ 175 lbs, plays in all situations, won defensive forward of the year in QMJHL, has speed, net front disruptor, screening and tipping, gritty, penalty killer, good on draws at 64%, good with the puck on his stick

Nifty backhand score on the rush: https://youtu.be/HJglO2e8vKk?si=OHXhsQG5ZjY-KgV_
Defensive forward of the year: https://chl.ca/lhjmq/en/video/felix-gagnon-takes-home-the-guy-carbonneau-trophy/

Joseph Henneberry(Cape Breton(QMJHL)), 12/20/04, LW, NZ 4.0, 6’2″, 194, great hand-eye coordination, good on faceoffs, puck carrier for zone entry, great net-front presence, screens, pounces on rebounds, good speed, strong stride, wins puck battles, scorer

https://youtu.be/L__cp8ool5M?si=7P0qfQn30n5IVHKR
https://youtu.be/0F5lxF-qocE?si=IqNM-NARWWXvCvLI

Dominik Rymon(Everett(WHL)), 5/29/04, LW, NZ 4.25, 5’10”, 160 lbs, amazing stick handling, nifty shooter with dekes, excellent straight line speed, explosive first few strides, cycles puck down low, plays through contact, strong edgework, strong 200-foot game

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1013965599309114&wtsid=rdr_0I64EA3ceJp8T4HGs

Kenta Isogai(Victoria(WHL)), 8/28/04, LW, NZ 4.0, 5’9″, 175 lbs, excellent skating, fast first few strides, quick hands, sharp edges, good penalty killer

https://youtu.be/wyGX1UODnNI?si=S177x9YxawaUakmN
https://youtu.be/3j9U_dNrR7M?si=92wK6ohqhuEf9iGK

Yoan Loshing(Moncton(QMJHL)), 2/29/04, LW, NZ 4.0, 5’10”, 178, Moncton Wildcats, Dangerous shooter, 2nd year as captain, elite speed, makes smart and simple plays, has burst, slick hands, pro release, agile skating, High compete level

https://youtu.be/lpEAzpcTsHk?si=A06HQupvFlffNDOp
https://youtu.be/EQTbacfryjQ?si=SX-3Jvm_jqBfwGUM

Hugo Primeau(Sherbrooke(QMJHL)), 2/06/04, NZ 3.75, LC, 5’11”, 180, Sherbrooke quick release, hard shot, plays smart, battles in front, tenacious, high work ethic, high hockey IQ.

Stick with it 2-on-1: https://youtu.be/Fg9PQhEEgQg?si=QBM5Tp-akiAGyPH9
Tic tac toe: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933098591803757&wtsid=rdr_0JloTPaom5sTasnxq
Sneaky spinning goal: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=420793706173017&wtsid=rdr_0CIXtn3ULm5p2FEPz

Oliver Houde(Victoriaville(QMJHL)), 01/02/04, NZ 3.75, LW, 6’1″, 180, Victoriaville Tigers, highly active, consistently moves, strong puck skills, good poise, puck control, good on puck entry, has dangle, disruptive in neutral zone

Recruiting video: https://youtu.be/nL-yv6CtgqY?si=bQ7wGwxADRqqBXY7
Hat trick: https://youtu.be/jwKNDdbAHk0?si=NQOb1UwzgBVmJkXd
Turns and fires: https://www.instagram.com/tigresvicto/reel/DCfNZ-ZPI7b/
Tips past pinch buries breakaway: https://www.instagram.com/tigresvicto/reel/DBmotuuuhZW/
Stick handle buries backhander: https://www.instagram.com/tigresvicto/reel/DFeF1ZAIfXA/

Egor Goriunov(Charlottetown(QMJHL)), 3/3/04, LC, NZ 4.0, 6’2″, 190, big nhl frame, slick hands, dangerous forechecker, speed, heavy contact, good netfront, good skill, good vision, quick release, uses frame to protect possession, goal scorer

Body shielding: https://youtu.be/RZyGw3RaTcc?si=S-ZfwwU9ynZ9yXSg
Wheeling from bumper: https://www.instagram.com/armadablb/reel/DEI8Buqx4as/
Slick hands: https://youtu.be/8AsG9-rPFDg?si=gaiu9mLwQy4q03zA

Ryan Abraham(Windsor(OHL)), 4/5/04, LC,NZ 4.0, 5’8″, 175 lbs, low center of gravity, good power stride, quick feet, hustler, good vision, quick release

https://youtu.be/DeoqwwHLfQg?si=S1TC0RCQoQ_TAI8k
https://www.instagram.com/windsorspitfireshockey/reel/DC5ti9Lsmpf/

Patrick Thomas(Brantford(OHL)), 8/21/04, LC, NZ 4.25, 6’0″, 180 lbs, wears C, power forward, gritty, good on face offs, strong puck possession, makes plays from below the dots, pass first type player

Six point night: https://youtu.be/q7Y25Ytm_HY?si=IIOONeSbkQM1ITjZ
Cuts up, shoots against grain: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=943939493828451&wtsid=rdr_0kVfwY5LyyjcItPVF
Nifty backhander in OT: https://youtu.be/OA9uaYXbLOE?si=S_Lvgz_0GZzZk_KQ
A couple goals at the doorstep: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1318428386068965&wtsid=rdr_0o3erxhizsZUGyKYt
Doorstep on pp: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=876742641297064&wtsid=rdr_0YEhxuSpzCRK7sEMw
Wrister against the grain: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1046332220355036&wtsid=rdr_07fgl6SIFQ62K1sV3
Fall away goal from doorstep: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2385915555081709&wtsid=rdr_0IxJkLfhatsklMp0j
Turn shoot through screen from high slot: https://youtu.be/bSWVsd83bYs?si=tArS9mOj05EPkqLI

Sam Alfano(Erie(OHL)),1/18/04, RW, NZ 4.25, 6’4” 205 lbs, power forward, physical, aggressive, battles along the boards, he drives to the net, plays heavy, good vision and skill, strong below the dots, creates havoc in front, plays et front on power play

Hat trick, good wrister placements: https://youtu.be/9iL2Kj1hQdY?si=fBl1SVKSDFIL0MP_
Another hat trick: https://youtu.be/qC-y2qvaK2E?si=60ASQ-PgOsHKfb35
Strong net front: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=427126286373317&wtsid=rdr_0Z0TxqwsQRkGXKAm8
Tip in goal from point shot: https://youtu.be/l7-n7NsHtyA?si=GqsqVnnYTLzXtvLX
Makes plays in traffic using reach(2:05): https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1073989573664792&wtsid=rdr_0bJb5R3bJViEuRwyW
No look assist: https://youtu.be/kBunexj3ZkM?si=AAuP4ZhFwcJEtIEA

Ryan McGuire(Guelph(OHL)), 2/29/04, LC, 5’11” 185 lbs, NZ 4.25, lightning quick speed, hits well, plays with edge, generates rush, back checks, 200 ft player

Stick handle undress defenseman: https://www.instagram.com/ohlofficial/reel/DBAMEP0Nbtm/
Tip in from a point shot: https://youtu.be/zD_6Gn_vJ3U?si=08aNzKliWoRc-Q2x
Speed, to far post, dump backhand 5 hole: https://youtu.be/pCvJHlFPVbs?si=l9BF9e0b6bJ6VaI9

Landen Hookey(Owen Sound(OHL)), 1/29/04, RW, 6’4” 225 lbs, NZ 4.0, Net Front Beast, wears C, long reach, good skill and stick handling, plays heavy on the boards, uses body to shield defenders, hi IQ, holds puck, strong on pucks, finishes checks

Hat trick: https://youtu.be/xIq7HqTdYbk?si=8pxGd4nKCyxkfI5p
Go to the net ugly goals: https://youtu.be/WTnnpSZv9gs?si=2-5TxMK8GxbIPRgI
Good quick touch goal: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=529271116812973&wtsid=rdr_0I8it22ZPskVY331f
Another hat trick, net front havoc: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2285288905156290&wtsid=rdr_0aMWo6fQaga6RBf20
Go to the net goals: https://chl.ca/ohl-attack/video/landen-hookey-named-attack-player-of-the-week-march-4th-11th-2024/
Net front goal: https://youtu.be/ccEqYWOnMzQ?si=ReMyqb0paWFsBmlc
Great release: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1156334716131569&wtsid=rdr_0z987gRRJR5CkmV4d

Luke Torrance(Oshawa(OHL)), 3/30/04, LW, 6’ 210 lbs, NZ 4.0, plays with grit, a pest, strong on pucks, strong on boards, big hits, disruptive, plays on pp and pk

OT winner, goes to net slaps in loose puck: https://www.instagram.com/ohlofficial/reel/DF9Ny6nN_jg/
OT winner, collects puck skates in, deceptive release through d man: https://www.instagram.com/ohlofficial/reel/DFg7dMDN44C/
Doorstep goal: https://www.instagram.com/ohlofficial/reel/C36g3MONOr4/
2-on-1 finish: https://youtu.be/hrHP1EMtSEU?si=q6AFkAZbpWUpsDY-
Go to the net tap in on doorstep: https://www.instagram.com/oshawageneralsohl/p/DDnCN8sSyW3/?locale=zh_CN&hl=es&img_index=2

Brayden Edwards(Lethbridge(OHL)), 12/23/04, RC, 6’ 185 lbs, NZ 4.0, has stick on ice, uses stick as target to call for puck, scorer, natural playmaker, good vision, outstanding passing, quick release, fast, good skater, agile, great defensively, hi iq, battles well around the net, plays special teams, good on face offs

Scoring various ways: https://youtu.be/JdlbX1g84BY?si=_S6EpjuKfTvERSAn
Hat trick: https://youtu.be/-n02QUUp8Ns?si=y5ep35ifv3nMbuZR
31 goals from 23/24: https://youtu.be/I_fGBEOqOq4?si=FD93_9_ABF8fxgHZ

Oasiz Weisblatt(Medicine Hat(WHL)), 4/8/04, LC, 5’7” 180 lbs, NZ 4.0, wears the C, fearless, agitator, small bulldog, gritty, relentless, high work ethic, strong skater, aggressive forechecker, physical , goes to the front of the net, creative, shifty playmaker, quick release, slippery, great stick handling

Hatrick and 5 pt night: https://chl.ca/whl/gamecentre/1021910/
26 goals from 23/24: https://youtu.be/tLntMAdV1rs?si=aLEH_rPsD9MxhI10
Has great family story: https://youtu.be/60-ghqzV4-4?si=OASznHWsN0OtzsDM
Got goalie to go down, roasts him: https://www.instagram.com/westernhockeyleague/p/DGAAW1ExdUO/?locale=no&img_index=2
First goal, steals puck and snipes up high short side: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1069797706835639&wtsid=rdr_0wTFzHqyuQiRAcr0U
Been in 10 fights: https://www.hockeyfights.com/players/n31515

Riley Kovacevic(Moose Jaw(WHL)), 8/2/04, RW, 5’11” 180 lbs, NZ 4.0, history of winning, high compete level, very fast, gritty, 200 ft player, great on zone entry, great penalty killer, forces turnovers, smart passer, physical, tenacious, high-energy, likes the dirty areas, versatile

Player of the week: https://youtu.be/JOyQQ1buQYw?si=uXRhUieWJ9C_6Oop
Hat trick: https://youtu.be/JIoxcWZaO88?si=4IEzNrqZ-nJgLrUk
Short handed goal on 5-on-3: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDJgeVMxYyP/
Breakaway speed: https://youtu.be/1kNIF0lIqzU?si=SJJF9xwsrqtpFekj
All goals 23/24: https://youtu.be/B5mP37Q4L4I?si=eKSbkrsOoKfw9L1d
All goals 22/23: https://youtu.be/RvPzyNYRLF4?si=Aq4AjL4gjwLiGWL2

Rasmus Ekstrom(Spokane(WHL)), 10/4/04, RC, 6’ 190 lbs, NZ 4.0, two-way center, strong work ethic, versatile, strong skater, good speed and agility, good puck skills, dynamic player, plays top unit on pp and pk, keeps feet moving through contact, high shot volumes

OT winner: https://www.instagram.com/lets.talk.whl/reel/DBlMholRXgs/
Hat trick: https://youtu.be/M36_i8Ts7CA?si=QjnNUWWlp5owhMyH
2goals in 13 seconds: https://youtu.be/oU3sUurOVx4?si=pDWxccWFoQ5AJAs4
Prospect playing style video: https://youtu.be/gkhYPH4VHZw?si=L7qVvC03TNvYjUXc
Nifty stickhandling: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1095946814724120&wtsid=rdr_0epTDV6EAOxmdriAu

Nolan Flamand(Brandon(WHL)), 1/12/04, LC, 5’10” 190 lbs, NZ 3.75, high work ethic, relentless, gamer, high hockey IQ, good vision, creative, highly agile, quick, deceptive playmaking, heavy one-timer, good defensive awareness, great penalty killer

Highlight reel of goals: https://youtu.be/DvE2YpIk9Qg?si=6k47yIY7vuOTItYA
Highlight reel of goals: https://youtu.be/lt05pbfUgfo?si=NJ1K7uhTXREc_Bt-

Julien Paille(Gatineau(QMJHL)), 9/10/04, LW, NZ 3.75, 6’0″, 200 lbs, strong edges, strong on puck, good at collecting and holding pucks in the ozone, bully net front, quick soft hands, strong on zone entries

Recruiting video: https://youtu.be/K_U3rAwjltU?si=KF8Hz5_C_TGIj5i3
Hat trick: https://youtu.be/t8vk0ELd-5c?si=SLql7p5ttHR206yf
Fast hands in tight: https://youtu.be/w6Diyaki2Fc?si=9YF_KvTyQ9lBnzsB
Rush goal, soft catch: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1097816328787537&wtsid=rdr_0TX7WnmEBWEwJY1Ua

Landon Sim(London(OHL)), 7/17/04, LW, NZ 3.75, 5’10”, 190 lbs, pest, great speed, good puckhandling, high energy, plays in all situations, solid defensively, versatile forward, plays with an edge, goes to the net hard, likes to hit, responsible 200 ft player, doesn’t give opposing players a chance to breath

Teddy bear goal: https://youtu.be/jhuhjbZWsRw?si=-gNkL6S3bS3Je5Mg
Hat trick: https://youtu.be/Xg8-R7zPrF8?si=GwrMhGkhnvWMLmR5
Score on a rush: https://youtu.be/VkWr2vMMADw?si=tBWmwHN-uVpWuL44
Strips puck, then a give-and-go goal: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1630699244482598&wtsid=rdr_0pgKCyQl8pncGhojV
Deflection OT goal: https://youtu.be/AwSA5XzEh2Q?si=m439hHyoJwKhYtdt
First OHL goal: https://youtu.be/Szk08Ki_ft4?si=fYfT1tDCrWvnb8KB
One-timer high slot: https://www.instagram.com/londonknights/reel/DB2RHTKxAOl/
Tip in goal in OT: https://www.tiktok.com/@ohlhockey/video/7353461004799560966

Brayden Schuurman(Seattle(WHL)), 2/22/04, RC, 5’10” 200 lbs, NZ 3.75, gritty, strong skater, agile, hi IQ, relentless, two-way center, good vision, playmaker, plays power play and penalty kill, excelling in face-offs, defensive reliability, physical

Game winner: https://www.instagram.com/lets.talk.whl/reel/DE9X4K4xFSs/
Deke goalie for a goal: https://youtu.be/zxodjq7MkGo?si=piG0r_gW1e7m1hS2
Snipe in memorial cup: https://www.instagram.com/chlhockey/reel/C7BEatUOlM2/
Scores with goalie pulled: https://www.instagram.com/lets.talk.whl/reel/DHhFEHxSen-/
All goals from 22/23: https://youtu.be/sEgprxxGZrA?si=abieHjAKLB-UPxTC

Rylan Roersma(Edmonton(OHL)), 7/25/04, LW, 5’11” 190 lbs, NZ 3.75, hard-nosed, 200-foot player, high energy, high effort, high iq, anticipates loose pucks, great skating, agile, explosive first step, plays at high speed, creates turnovers, good puck-handling skills, creative, plays head up, quick release


Evan Friesen(Wenatchee(WHL)), 8/24/04, LC, 5’11” 190 lbs, NZ 3.75, wears the C, two-way forward, excellent killing penalties, high compete level, physical, grinder on the boards, goes to net, good in tight, quick release

Jake Karabela(Guelph(OHL)), 3/7/04, LC, 5’11” 180 lbs, NZ 3.75, 200 ft player, high motor, a pest, cycles well, pass first type player, good vision, good passing

Gage Heyes(Kingston(OHL)), 4/21/04, RW, 5’11” 180 lbs, NZ 3.75, wears the A, plays in all situations, good penalty killer, physical, versatile, plays wing or center, 200 ft player, high effort player

Tye Spencer(Wenatchee(WHL)), 6/27/04, RC, 5’7” 150 lbs, NZ 3.75, shifty, high-speed, agile, quick hands, unpredictable release, competes hard, pass-first mindset, deceptive, quick release, processes quickly, can play up tempo, dangerous on the rush
 
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Pier-Oliver Roy(Victoriaville(QMJHL)), 3/5/04, LD, NZ 4.0, 5’ 11” 175 lbs, great skater, great agility, great gap control, great defensive instincts, good stick, great first pass, confident carrying the puck, great puck skill, lock things down, tremendous release, great instincts pinching, high hockey IQ, for the game and position are truly unmatched
https://youtu.be/MaLFcs8x43g?si=vwJN1veXotxQfTPE

Donovan McCoy(Sudbury(OHL)), 10/11/04, RD, 6’1” 200 lbs, NZ 4.25, excellent skating defenseman, great mobility, great edge control, defensive positioning is excellent, hi IQ, boxes out well, great gap control, moves pucks quick and accurately

Luca D’Amato(Oshawa(OHL)), 8/18/04, RD, 5’9” 160 lbs, NZ 4.0, offensive d, pp qb, defensive juggernaut, sacrifices his body to block shots, slides to block passes, plays lot of minutes in all situations, quick hands, quick feet, eludes the forecheck, good first pass, good gap control

Spencer Sova(Brampton(OHL)), 1/10/04, LD, NZ 4.0, 6’1” 205 lbs, mobile defenseman, smooth skating, lateral agility, power play QB, penalty killer, good defensive stick, uses partner

Matthew Mayich(Ottawa(OHL)), 12/21/04, LD, 6’2” 200 lbs, NZ 4.0, quick and hard shot, rangy defenseman, excellent poise and vision breaking out, In his own end, he doesn’t rely on the easy glass-and-out plays, plays head up, hi hockey IQ, reads situation well, smart decisions

Hunter Mayo(Swift Current(WHL)), 5/7/04, RD, 6’1” 200, NZ 4.0, good skating, strong puck skill, vision, good first pass, good shot from point, pp qb, stocky so tough down low, wins battles for puck, rugged, physical, strong clearing the net

Kalem Parker(Calgary(WHL)), 10/12/04, RD, 6’0” 190 lbs, NZ 4.0, offensive d-man, dynamic skater, highly mobile, aggressive pincher, good offensive instincts, holds the blue line, gets his shots through, intelligent, good vision, great in transition, makes hard flat passes with precision, good break out, needs be better in own zone

Logan McCutcheon(Lethbridge(WHL)), 1/19/04, RD, 5’9” 160 lbs, NZ 4.0, skilled, mobile two-way defender, puck mover, speedy, agile, laterally explosive, hi IQ, good puck handler, strong in transition, good decisions under pressure, crisp quick outlets, poise with the puck, excellent penalty killer

Nate Tivey(St. John(QMJHL)), 3/27/04, LD, NZ 4.0, 6’5” 205 lbs, good student, wears the C, physical, plays with an edge, he has an active stick, defends well below the dots, uses his frame to box out attackers and win puck battles in his own end, good outlet passes in transition

Nice stick handling OT goal: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1723036738427770&wtsid=rdr_0Dgj2E71K8ej8UWxy
Man the point: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=634647189133853&wtsid=rdr_0MMbGzyV93pdYqhcw
Quick hands: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3071402923017475&wtsid=rdr_07oc6ZAYzw7Hgjqof
Make shift goalie: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1425141608089208&wtsid=rdr_0ftaW1pRylII2obHQ

Matteo Mann(St. John(QMJHL)), 12/31/04, RD, NZ 3.75, 6’6” 235 lbs, wears the A, shutdown d, steady eddy, has size and strength, good defensive stick, good gap control, mobile given his size, good at boxing out at his own net front

Nice adjustment get to the high slot for goal: https://www.instagram.com/philadelphiaflyers/reel/C_6aVmPiuxX/?hl=en
Great stick skills and shot: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1732993474220396&wtsid=rdr_0x2ZhWY8p3l0xKvgJ
Highlights: https://youtu.be/pkdiGz8pltE?si=Qjq0yFDD6k3_Kqi9
One timed game winner: https://www.instagram.com/sjseadogs/reel/DBpRqGluXi3/

Francois-James Buteau(Acadia-Bathurst(QMJHL)), 4/28/04, LD, NZ 3.75, 6’4” 210 lbs, at home, plays with a mean streak, good poke checking, boxes out, good penalty killer

Recruiting video: https://youtu.be/tP_0YIlEzgM?feature=shared
Stick handle through traffic goal: https://youtu.be/7LViYjCGR9w?si=lYLuD5SSCWMQ0T8d
Steps into the slot for a goal: https://youtu.be/6cSHb3bgRkk?si=WYcvIgTGl3CX-39Y

Brayden Schmitt(Cape Bretton(QMJHL)), 3/18/04, RD, NZ 3.75, 5’11”, 185, skilled defenseman, smooth skater, puck lugger, good outlet passes, heavy shot, good defensive instincts, strong on his feet, active stick, plays bigger than he is

Spring pass, then trailer goal: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=532760266477427&wtsid=rdr_0uFI7MDw2Osw4eUOt
Open ice, shutdown: https://youtu.be/4mIRsLILF8Q?si=7KzqmOJv2qqDBDDb
Stick handle in traffic, dish: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=631532656108167&wtsid=rdr_0FDpLyo6KKVu6ZX0D
Point shot through traffic for tip in: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2666632147058435&wtsid=rdr_0SBrxcV67beYwFbs1

Blake Smith(Flint(OHL)), 10/5/04, LD, 6’5″ 220 lbs, NZ 3.75, physical at home d-man, aggressive down low, strong stick in board battles, hard-nosed style, pins players well, finishes checks, shutting down, blocks shots, heavy shot

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Goalies
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Riley Mercer(Drummondville(QMJHL)), 3/31/04, G, NZ 4.0, 6’2″, 200 lbs, great butterfly, long to cover top even in butterfly, tracks pucks, technically sound, fast paddles, up and down quick, flash, gets pads out quick, good rebound control

Quick pad save: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1193879088267167&wtsid=rdr_0erjOxVt1PLhyZLcd
Diving glove robbery: https://youtu.be/PSQg8q7KXd0?si=llAiJ_PVm-9-79M6
Game footage, composed: https://youtu.be/cx1esuxdV6o?si=atvowCzwNFMqPeyI
Recovery, push off stretch glove save: https://www.tiktok.com/@atlanticsporthighlights/video/7368554315780214021
 
Incredible work Sparkee. I'll begin to add the NZ Ratings, player descriptions, add the defensemen and the goalie to the list. I'll also remove Jacob Mathieu (EP didn't have him listed at NE for 25-26, so I probably should cross reference with Heisenberg's list for the other recruits as well).

Update: All Finished updating.
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Maine recruit Nick Wellenreiter got an assist(3:00) and a goal(5:20) in North Bay’s first playoff game last night where he was 3rd star: https://chl.ca/ohl/gamecentre/28045/

In that game an uncommitted standout ‘04 Patrick Thomas had a goal and an assist and was 2nd star. Lets hope he is on Maine’s recruiting radar.

Maine recruit defensemen Loic Usereau had two assists in Chicoutimi’s first playoff game last night: https://chl.ca/lhjmq/en/gamecentre/31765/

Maine recruit defensemen Alex Bosland had two assists in Blackfald’s game last night: https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/13415

Maine recruit defensemen Dante Siciliano had a goal in Brook’s game last night: https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/13414

Maine recruit Kuzma Voronin scored a goal in Fargo’s game last night: https://ushl.com/ht/#/game-summary/12312

Maine recruit Jaden Johnson scored 4 points on 2 goals and 2 assists last night for Mountain Kings(NAHL): https://nahl.com/game-center/?game_id=44160
 
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Ineverquit said:
Incredible work Sparkee. I'll begin to add the NZ Ratings, player descriptions, add the defensemen and the goalie to the list. I'll also remove Jacob Mathieu (EP didn't have him listed at NE for 25-26, so I probably should cross reference with Heisenberg's list for the other recruits as well).

Update: All Finished updating.
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Macias, Graham, Arsenault, rated 3.75 by NZ.
 
Donovan Houle’s younger brother, Noah Houle, entered the portal after a good freshman season at Lindenwood. He is a defenseman and was a team high +7 and was the highest ppg for a defenseman on his team. He was also 4th highest TOI for defensemen on his team. He also was 4th highest CHIP rating for the team.
 
Hoping Harrison Scott’s younger brother, Max Scott, transfers to Maine. He was the top line center for Brown and was a captain and wore a C as a sophomore this season. He was 5th on his team in CHIP rating and was 2nd on his team in time on ice. He is at a 0.8 ppg for scoring. He also was a finalist for best defensive forward in ECAC. So seems defensively sound. In reading up on him he sounds very similar in style to Harrison. Let’s hope we can land him. Would be a welcome addition I am sure as we lost 3 centers this year.
 
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Hoping Harrison Scott’s younger brother, Max Scott, transfers to Maine. He was the top line center for Brown and was a captain and wore a C as a sophomore this season. He was 5th on his team in CHIP rating and was 2nd on his team in time on ice. He is at a 0.8 ppg for scoring. He also was a finalist for best defensive forward in ECAC. So seems defensively sound. In reading up on him he sounds very similar in style to Harrison. Let’s hope we can land him. Would be a welcome addition I am sure as we lost 3 centers this year.
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Agree with this. He'd be a great pickup.
 
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Think Maine grabs another goalie or does Ryder Shea come this fall?
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I don't think Maine grabs another goalie. There's only a handful of good goalies in the transfer portal and they'll go somewhere else where they can get playingtime. I think they bring in Shea/Vecvanags this upcoming season and then the following season either he and/or Vecvanags starts unless there is a more seasoned/better goalie in the TP during the next offseason. They also could get a TP senior goaltender that isn't expecting to play many games to delay Shea and Vecvanags to arriving next year.
 
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I don't think Maine grabs another goalie. There's only a handful of good goalies in the transfer portal and they'll go somewhere else where they can get playingtime. I think they bring in Shea/Vecvanags this upcoming season and then the following season either he and/or Vecvanags starts unless there is a more seasoned/better goalie in the TP during the next offseason. They also could get a TP senior goaltender that isn't expecting to play many games to delay Shea and Vecvanags to arriving next year.
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Have to wonder how much it would trip up the development for either Shea (18) or Vecvanags (19) to essentially sit behind a workhorse like Boija for a year. Only getting 67 minutes of playing time this season clearly didn't work for Berzins and have to think there won't be many minutes available next year as well (barring an unfortunate injury, etc).

That's not to say I wouldn't welcome either because from what I've seen of them they both are very talented, but a stop-gap transfer portal senior as you mention might be the best option. Maybe a guy like Luke Pearson from Yale?
 
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Have to wonder how much it would trip up the development for either Shea (18) or Vecvanags (19) to essentially sit behind a workhorse like Boija for a year. Only getting 67 minutes of playing time this season clearly didn't work for Berzins and have to think there won't be many minutes available next year as well (barring an unfortunate injury, etc).

That's not to say I wouldn't welcome either because from what I've seen of them they both are very talented, but a stop-gap transfer portal senior as you mention might be the best option. Maybe a guy like Luke Pearson from Yale?
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It seems you would want either Shea or Vecvanags to be a #1 on their junior team before coming in. Neither did that, and both seem to show relatively average this season for their respective leagues.

Another avenue is to recruit a better goalie that has proven to have great numbers and is higher rated by NZ anyways…

Maine is a powerhouse for goalie development, so I don’t see why Maine wouldn’t pull top goalie recruits. I say bring this Mercer in and just let him know he’s gonna spend a year playing light duty behind Boija(likely) and then be competing for top spot after Boija goes pro next year. Gives Ryder and Vecvanags more time in juniors to develop.

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Riley Mercer(Drummondville(QMJHL)), 3/31/04, G, NZ 4.0, 6’2″, 200 lbs, great butterfly, long to cover top even in butterfly, tracks pucks, technically sound, fast paddles, up and down quick, flash, gets pads out quick, good rebound control

Quick pad save: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1193879088267167&wtsid=rdr_0erjOxVt1PLhyZLcd
Diving glove robbery: https://youtu.be/PSQg8q7KXd0?si=llAiJ_PVm-9-79M6
Game footage, composed: https://youtu.be/cx1esuxdV6o?si=atvowCzwNFMqPeyI
Recovery, push off stretch glove save: https://www.tiktok.com/@atlanticsporthighlights/video/7368554315780214021
 
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