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Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say

Re: Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say

Huskiefan906 said:
Head coach in USHL for Jamie.

If Damon Whitten gets the job at Lake State, could Steve Shields be convinced to replace him?
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Cant think of one that will be opening up unless Fargo or Des Moines fires their coach. With the draft being less than 2 weeks away I find that hard to believe
 
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Devin Kero has signed his LOI, no new insight on who is coming in though.

http://www.michigantechhuskies.com/sports/mice/2014-15/releases/2014042318yuaj

Devin Kero Becomes Newest Hockey Husky

HOUGHTON, Mich. — Hancock, Mich., native Devin Kero will join his older brother Tanner on Michigan Tech's hockey roster next fall it was announced today by coach Mel Pearson. The goaltender, who was an British Columbia Hockey League All-Rookie Team selection, joins 12 other recruits who have already signed with the Huskies.

Kero, a 6-2, 168-pound goaltender, played the past season for the Merritt Centennials of the British Columbia Hockey League. He appeared in 40 games with a 19-15-4 record, a .918 save percentage and 2.48 goals against average. Kero finished third in the league in save percentage and earned Centennials' team MVP honors. He posted three shutouts on the season.

"Devin's a great kid and a really strong goaltender," said Centennials head coach Luke Pierce. "I thought he was the best goalie in the BCHL. He's obviously very athletic, but I think what makes him stand out are his focus and composure."

Kero starred at Hancock High School before playing two seasons of junior hockey. He opened his junior career in the North American Hockey League at the Coulee Region Chill before spending this past season in Merritt.

"I'm extremely pleased to have Devin join the Michigan Tech hockey family," said Pearson. "I've followed him for a number of years, and am excited to have him part of our program. Devin is an outstanding student-athlete who will help solidify our goaltending for the future."

Michigan Tech hockey now has 13 official commitments for 2014-15 and beyond. Five of those are still competing for their current teams:

Mason Blacklock • Forward, L, 6-1, 192, White Rock, B.C. • Vernon Vipers (BCHL)
Posted 30 total points (18g, 12a) in 28 games during the regular season … Added 2-7=9 in 19 playoff games, helping the Vipers to the BCHL Finals … Vernon will host and play in the RBC Cup, Canadian Junior A Hockey's national championship, from May 10-18.

Brett Boeing • Forward, L, 5-8, 175, Barrington, Ill. • Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)
Notched 10-16=26 during 52 regular season games … Has three assists and a +4 plus-minus rating in four playoff games, helping the Fighting Saints to the Eastern Conference Finals … Dubuque will face the Indiana Ice in a best-of-five series starting Friday (Apr. 25).

Demico Hannoun • Forward, R, 5-11, 175, North Delta, B.C. • Vernon Vipers (BCHL)
Scored 15 goals and added 29 assists for 44 total points in 47 regular season games … Totaled 3-9=12 in 18 playoff games, helping the Vipers to the BCHL Finals … Vernon will host and play in the RBC Cup, Canadian Junior A Hockey's national championship, from May 10-18.

Joel L'Esperance • Forward, 6-2, 195, Brighton, Mich. • Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)
Spent the first half of the season with the Tri-City Storm (USHL), compiling 21-13=34 in 35 games before joining the Musketeers … Had 6-8=14 in 25 games in Sioux City in the regular season … Helped Sioux City advance to the USHL Western Conference Finals, where it will face Waterloo in a best-of-five series starting Friday (Apr. 25).

Matt Roy • Defense, R, 6-1, 198, Canton, Mich. • Indiana Ice (USHL)
Had 4-5=9 from the blue line in 24 regular season games with a +11 plus-minus rating … Notched 2-2=4 and a +4 in a four-game playoff series vs. Green Bay, helping the Ice to the USHL's Eastern Conference Finals vs. Dubuque starting Friday (Apr. 25).

The following seven recruits have wrapped up their 2013-14 campaigns.

Evan Anderson • Forward, L, 6-3, 205, Littleton, Colo. • Salmon Arm SilverBacks (BCHL)
Posted 52 points (21g, 31a) in 46 games for the SilverBacks … Earned a spot on the NHL Central Scouting Final 2014 Rankings.

Mark Auk • Defense, 6-0, 170, Grosse Pointe Park, Mich. • Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL)
Registered 29 points on 10 goals and 19 assists in 59 games on the blue line for the RoughRiders … Posted a +11 plus-minus rating on the season.

Dane Birks • Defense, R, 6-3, 190, Williams Lake, B.C. • Merritt Centennials (BCHL)
Was selected in the sixth round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft by Pittsburgh … Tallied 4-17=21 in 50 regular season games with the Centennials.

Alex Gillies • Forward, L, 5-11, 178, Vernon, B.C. • Salmon Arm SilverBacks (BCHL)
Was among the BCHL's top 20 scorers with 28-30=58 in just 46 regular season games … His 1.3 points per game were tied for fifth in the league.

Jake Jackson • Forward, 5-11, 175, Maplewood, Minn. • Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
Recorded 2-6=8 in 42 regular season games during his first season of junior hockey.

Joe Schuldt • Defense, R, 6-2, 195, Minnetonka, Minn. • Austin Bruins (NAHL)
Posted 1-2=3 in 12 games for the Bruins after starting the year in the USHL … Had three goals in 30 games for the Sioux Falls Stampede before moving to Austin.

Dylan Steman • Forward, 5-10, 180, Hanover, Minn. • Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL)
Scored 13 goals and added 17 assists for 20 total points in 56 games for the RoughRiders in 2013-14.
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From what I am told there are two candidates on the short list and his name wasnt mentioned.....regarding Lincoln
 
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oldish husky said:
That's a good thing. The other "schedule" had the series later after LSSU had already played Robert Morris. I don't know how set past versions of the schedule were for either team, but hopefully this is both teams' first game. The less practice before the first game, the better considering that LSSU will have a new coach and maybe a new system. Of course it might resemble a high level pickup game for both sides.
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Most likely the lakers will have a new system. Jim Roque was on national tv when asked what system he had his team play he replied they had no system. Unfortunately true story.
 
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PerkyforPrez said:
Most likely the lakers will have a new system. Jim Roque was on national tv when asked what system he had his team play he replied they had no system. Unfortunately true story.
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Maybe it explains LSSU's consistent fast starts and slow finishes. By December everyone with a system is comfortable with it and executing.

I think Tech starts next fall strong. Better schedule and it's year 4, so the players should know what is needed on day 1.
 
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Dennis Rix signs in the British Hockey League with the Edinburgh Capitals for next year.
http://www.edinburgh-capitals.com/i...d=968:rix-is-in-the-mix&catid=2:news&Itemid=7

Rix is in the mix

Wednesday, 23 April 2014

Edinburgh Capitals have signed Dennis Rix from the Michigan Tech University. Edinburgh Capitals coach Richard Hartmann said, "I have been recommended Dennis as a player who will be equally as successful as players like Jade Portwood and Curtis Leinweber who have also played in the AJHL and NCAA. Dennis has good speed, skill and is a gritty, hard working competitor. He has put up great numbers in the AJHL which provides an indication of his offensive capabilities. Dennis is a good athlete who is strong on face-offs and works hard in both ends of the ice. He will bring a lot of energy and work rate to the team. I expect Dennis to put up good numbers for the Capitals in this League."

Dennis Rix said, "I am very excited to have the opportunity to join the Edinburgh Capitals organization, and also to have the opportunity to pursue an MBA at Herriot-Watt University. I look forward to showing up to the rink everyday and doing whatever I can to help the team win. I am looking forward to living, playing and studying in a great city."
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manurespreader said:
Did we have voting for the post season awards and I just miss it? Who got what?
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Here you go. Just posted today. Do they usually figure out Cs and As at a meeting like this or is that yet to come?
http://www.michigantechhuskies.com/sports/mice/2013-14/releases/20140424p1rfdu

April 24, 2014
Hockey Team Awards Handed Out; Kero Named MVP

HOUGHTON, Mich. — Tanner Kero earned the Merv Youngs Award as most valuable player as the Michigan Tech hockey program handed out its 2014-15 awards at a team meeting yesterday.

The Hancock, Mich., native scored 25 points on the season with a team-high 15 goals. Kero, a center, played in all situations, posting four power-play goals and one shorthanded tally. He was whistled for just eight penalties in just 40 games and notched a team-high four game-winning goals.

Rookie Cliff Watson, who played in all 40 games and finished third in the nation in blocked shots, earned the Gitzen Loutit Memorial Award as the team's outstanding defensive player. He also posted four assists on the season.

Blake Pietila and Alex Petan shared the Gary Crosby Memorial Award as the team's leading scorer as each player had 28 points on the season. Pietila, a captain and junior forward, totaled eight goals and 20 assists. Petan, a sophomore forward, registered his 28 points on 11 goals and 11 assists.

The Elov Seger Memorial Award for the team's most improved player went to freshman Reid Sturos. The right wing went from being in and out of the lineup in the first half of the season to the Hockey Commissioner's Association National Rookie of the Month in February. Sturos finished fifth on the team in scoring with 8-13=21 in just 30 games.

Fellow newcomer, Shane Hanna, earned the Norbert Matovich Award as the team's outstanding freshman. The defenseman led all WCHA blue liners as well as the league's freshmen (forwards and defensemen) in scoring with 4-18=22 in 28 league games. He was fourth overall among Huskies with 4-19=23 in 40 total games and earned All-WCHA Rookie Team honors.

For the third straight season, the Rick Yeo Unsung Hero Award was presented to forward Dennis Rix. The senior posted two goals and three assists in 38 games. He also blocked 38 shots—the most among the team's forwards.

The Harold Meese Sportsmanship Award was given to senior Daniel Holmberg, who recorded 2-2=4 in 20 games playing up front.

Academic awards were presented to C.J. Eick and Brad Stebner. Eick was named the George McCarthy Performance Award winner for scholastic and athletic achievement. The sophomore forward totaled 18 points on five goals and 13 assists in 40 games while maintaining a 3.56 grade point average in sports and fitness management. Stebner, a senior defenseman, earned the John MacInnes Slide Rule Award for his 4.00 GPA in biological sciences.
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oldish husky said:
Maybe it explains LSSU's consistent fast starts and slow finishes. By December everyone with a system is comfortable with it and executing.

I think Tech starts next fall strong. Better schedule and it's year 4, so the players should know what is needed on day 1.
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You know I never thought about it that way but it sure could be.
 
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