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PC Hockey.....continues to grow

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Andrew Weiss‏@WeissFC

No decision this morning from Jon Gillies in terms of where he will be playing. Have to assume he has yet to get ahold of all of the teams
 
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MikeLogan said:
Andrew Weiss‏@WeissFC

No decision this morning from Jon Gillies in terms of where he will be playing. Have to assume he has yet to get ahold of all of the teams
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Nathan Fournier ‏@jrhockeywriter
I got a text from Jon Gillies he said hes pushing his decision back...no timetable set
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Andrew Weiss‏@WeissFC

No decision from Jon Gillies today and no timetable one. Decision is down to Providence College and Quebec. Notre Dame is out.
 
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Andrew Weiss‏@WeissFC

Jon Gillies has announced today he will be playing at Providence College next season

Nathan Fournier‏@jrhockeywriter

bREAKING NEW: Jon Gillies has committed to Providence College

Andrew Weiss‏@WeissFC

Gillies on why he chose Providence over Quebec, "As a goalie it allows me more time to develop if needed."
 
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Wow. Well there's still the draft in 4 weeks but this sounds good. If he's a legit 6'3 flatfooted he's got to look huge on skates and between the pipes.

Matt Merten (PC/MSC) was about same size but Gillies would probably rank with Howard (Maine) as maybe the largest G in HE history?

Hopefully everybody who's committed ('12) arrive in Sept, ready to go.
 
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Gillies commits to Providence
By Nathan Fournier Published: 21st May 2012

Portland, ME – Jon Gillies is taking his talents to Providence, Rhode Island.

The highly coveted goaltender from South Portland announced Monday afternoon that he will be attending Providence College in the fall.

Gillies’ decision to select the Friars over the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League came after visiting both locations last week.
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D.Leo said:
Wow. Well there's still the draft in 4 weeks but this sounds good. If he's a legit 6'3 flatfooted he's got to look huge on skates and between the pipes.

Matt Merten (PC/MSC) was about same size but Gillies would probably rank with Howard (Maine) as maybe the largest G in HE history?

Hopefully everybody who's committed ('12) arrive in Sept, ready to go.
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Are you thinking of Ben Bishop of Maine he's 6'6
 
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D.Leo said:
Wow. Well there's still the draft in 4 weeks but this sounds good. If he's a legit 6'3 flatfooted he's got to look huge on skates and between the pipes.

Matt Merten (PC/MSC) was about same size but Gillies would probably rank with Howard (Maine) as maybe the largest G in HE history?

Hopefully everybody who's committed ('12) arrive in Sept, ready to go.
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Todays ProJo has him at 6' 5" so he is a big one for sure
 
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Yah, he's THAT tall ... all arms and legs. Still pretty skinny, but more time in the weight room (& at the buffet) will help that. I'm glad he chose the NCAA route & I'll add PC hockey to my list of sites to keep an eye on!
 
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More from College Hockey News:

Reports: Top Prospect Jon Gillies Picks PC Over Quebec

Posted by: Scott McLaughlin
Jon Gillies, one of the top goaltending prospects in this summer’s NHL draft, will play for Providence next season, according to multiple reports. Gillies had originally committed to Northeastern, but he chose to decommit earlier this spring when Chris Rawlings elected to stay for his senior season.

Gillies narrowed his choices down to Providence, Notre Dame and the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Andrew Weiss of Future Considerations reported over the weekend that Gillies had eliminated Notre Dame from consideration. Gillies’ pick of Providence over Quebec was reported by both Weiss and Nathan Fournier of the Maine Hockey Journal. He told Weiss that he picked Providence because it allowed him “more time to develop if needed.”

Gillies, a native of South Portland, Maine, played for the Indiana Ice of the United States Hockey League this past season. The 6-foot-5 netminder led the league with 31 wins and ranked fourth with a .915 save percentage. Gillies was recently ranked sixth among North American goalies in NHL Central Scouting’s final draft rankings.

The Friars now have four goalies lined up for next year’s roster — Gillies, senior Russ Stein, sophomore Julien Laplante and incoming freshman Dylan Wells. Gillies adds to an already-impressive recruiting class for second-year coach Nate Leaman. He joins, among others, fellow NHL draft hopefuls Mark Jankowski and Paul DeJersey, both of whom were ranked among Central Scouting’s top 100 North American skaters.
 
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chrisP said:
More from College Hockey News:

Reports: Top Prospect Jon Gillies Picks PC Over Quebec

Posted by: Scott McLaughlin
Jon Gillies, one of the top goaltending prospects in this summer’s NHL draft, will play for Providence next season, according to multiple reports. Gillies had originally committed to Northeastern, but he chose to decommit earlier this spring when Chris Rawlings elected to stay for his senior season.

Gillies narrowed his choices down to Providence, Notre Dame and the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Andrew Weiss of Future Considerations reported over the weekend that Gillies had eliminated Notre Dame from consideration. Gillies’ pick of Providence over Quebec was reported by both Weiss and Nathan Fournier of the Maine Hockey Journal. He told Weiss that he picked Providence because it allowed him “more time to develop if needed.”

Gillies, a native of South Portland, Maine, played for the Indiana Ice of the United States Hockey League this past season. The 6-foot-5 netminder led the league with 31 wins and ranked fourth with a .915 save percentage. Gillies was recently ranked sixth among North American goalies in NHL Central Scouting’s final draft rankings.

The Friars now have four goalies lined up for next year’s roster — Gillies, senior Russ Stein, sophomore Julien Laplante and incoming freshman Dylan Wells. Gillies adds to an already-impressive recruiting class for second-year coach Nate Leaman. He joins, among others, fellow NHL draft hopefuls Mark Jankowski and Paul DeJersey, both of whom were ranked among Central Scouting’s top 100 North American skaters.
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One more story http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/j...-_USHL_standout_Gillies_commits_to_Providence
 
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Sounds like a good recruiting class is shaping up. If indeed Gillies selected PC over Notre Dame in addition to the Quebec team, as the CHN story suggests, it is nice to know PC can now win those recruiting battles. I am getting excited about the goings on at The Coffin but still know it will take some time to fully right the ship. Good job Mr. Leaman.
 
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Has anyone heard anything about next season's schedule? Out of conference foes? Tournament appearances?
 
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From Cavs post on Friar site

Oct 6 @ U of Windsor
Oct 12 Sacred Heart
Oct 13 @ Boston University
Oct 19 @ Miami
Oct 20 @ Miami
Oct 26 Maine
Oct 27 Maine
Nov 2 @ Vermont
Nov 3 @ Vermont
Nov 10 @Umass
Nov 16 Northeastern
Nov 24 @Brown --Dunkin Donut
Nov 30 @Merrimack
Dec 1 Merimack
Dec 7 Boston College
Dec 20 Vermont
Jan 4 @Mankato
Jan 5 @Mankato
Jan 12 @UMass
Jan 15 @Lowell
Jan 19 UNH
Jan 25 Boston University
Feb 1 @MAINE
Feb 3 UMass
Feb 9 @UNH
Feb 15 @UNH
Feb 17 Merrimack
Feb 22 Northeastern
Feb 23 @Northeastern
Mar 1 @Boston College
Mar 2 Boston College
Mar 8 @lowell
Mar 9 Lowell

The Freds said:
Has anyone heard anything about next season's schedule? Out of conference foes? Tournament appearances?
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The Freds said:
Sounds like a good recruiting class is shaping up. If indeed Gillies selected PC over Notre Dame in addition to the Quebec team, as the CHN story suggests, it is nice to know PC can now win those recruiting battles. I am getting excited about the goings on at The Coffin but still know it will take some time to fully right the ship. Good job Mr. Leaman.
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Sounds like a fine recruiting class. Unless last year's frosh suffer a "sophomore slump" PC should be a factor this year. As for Gillies, it is my understanding that Notre Dame didn't have a scholarship for him, but tried to use the "Fighting Irish" rep to recruit him on a 4 for 3 (ala BC). His personal game plan had him in college for no more than 2 years. Over at NU, Rawlings planned to stay for two or possibly three years. Funny how how these "game plans" get adjusted.
 
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I am ready to see where this program is heading. So far everything points to up. Looking forward to seeing Dejersey, Jankowski and Gillies
 
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