Guess it's just you and I buddy. How about Jeremy Langlois?! 7 goals in his last 6 games and playing even better than that. Taking the first game of a North Country trip is gigantic and leaves open the possibility of a sweep which would be huge going into Union/RPI weekend at the Bank. I wasn't able to listen or watch but thanks to flawless play by play texts from one MarkEagle I felt as if I was sitting in Cheel watching the bonesaw get turned on the Knights. Keep it up this afternoon boys and take it to the Saints who are struggling right now and coming off a tough loss to a good Princeton squad.
In future Bobcat news, with a little help from Heisenberg's hockey blog I've assembled a list of some of the faces we will see in the coming Freshmen classes set to grace the Bank.
Freshman Class of 2011
Matthew Peca, Center, Pembroke Lumber Kings (CJHL). This centermen is probably the most highly touted youngster entering next season. In fact USCHO put out an article on the NHL's players to watch list and he was featured. Another smaller player, Peca will continue Rand's recent string of quick, athletic recruits rather than big and lumbering. He's having a monster year for Pembroke (49 pts. in 36 games) after a less than stellar season last year. He's from Ontario and looks to head next year's recruiting class.
http://cjhlsite.stats.pointstreak.com/playerpage.html?playerid=3134780&seasonid=5781
http://www.uscho.com/2010/10/21/future-collegians-listed-on-nhl-players-to-watch-list/
Danny Federico, Defensemen, Junior Bruins (EJHL). Federico brings some size to fill Hansen void (6-1, 215). An Massachusetts kid, Federico signed early way back in 2006 but with a thick defensemen core returning it should be interesting to see how much playing time he earns.
http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=3212573&seasonid=4216
Travis St. Denis, Right Wing, Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL). I feel as if St. Denis has been on QU's radar since he was wearing diapers. I was reassured when I saw his recent head shot making him seem like he is finally old enough to drive a car. But like Peca, size is not St. Denis' game (5-8, 166). But he is finally tallying up points in a competitive BCHL (21 G, 26 A in 34 Games). He could be a flight risk simply because he's used to staying at home. He was born in Trail, BC and has played his junior hockey there. Hopefully he can hang on the East coast.
http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/rosters_...3&leagueID=2393&teamID=267282&playerID=451281
Jack Callahan, Defensemen, Springfield Blues (NAHL). Callahan (Red Bank, NJ) is a smaller defensemen but was highly sought after by assistant coach Ben Syer for close to three years. He is considered an offensive defenseman but will have a tough time, like Federico cracking a defensive clusterpuck.
http://nahl.stats.pointstreak.com/playerpage.html?playerid=4195594&seasonid=5863
Michael Gartieg, Goalie, Powell River Kings (BCHL). Gartieg, a BC kid, will come in to fill Patty McGann's void. I presume he will be given every chance to win a job, but the way Hartz has played of late it could be tough. To date, his numbers are out of this world. He leads the BCHL in wins with 28, has a 1.25 GAA and a .936 SV% and that is through 43 games. Very nice. He will join D'Arcy Oakes and Clay Harvey as former River Kings to grace the Bobcat sweater.
http://www.powellriverkings.com/lea...ueID=9578&teamID=267270&playerID=451749&pos=G
Freshman Class of 2012
Adam Gilmour, Right Wing, Nobles Prep. Gilmour is currently playing at Nobles Prep and originally hails from Hanover, MA.
Bryce Van Brabant, Center, Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL). Van Brabant brings Zurvy-like size in a centerman and while his numbers don't seem to be there yet, he has a year to improve and become D1 ready. He is from Alberta and seems to throw his fists around more than put the puck in the net. Not sure how that'll transfer to the college game.
http://ajhl.esportsdesk.com/leagues...5&leagueID=3464&teamID=267830&playerID=449855
Freshman Class of 2013
Sam Anas, Center, DC Capitals 18U (NAPHL). Anas (Potomac, MD) is yet again a little fella at 5-7, 154. There must be a method for Rand's madness so I won't doubt it yet. The kid is young and inexperienced and we won't see him for quite some time, but he has shown the scoring touch at this level with 18 G, 20 A in just 22 Games.
http://nahlprospects.stats.pointstreak.com/playerpage.html?playerid=4204297&seasonid=5860
Jason Stephanik, Left Wing, North Jersey Avalanche (AYHL). Stephanik (Monroe, NY), too, has a way to go but framewise has more to build on already at 6 feet tall and only 16 years old.
http://www.atlantichockey.org/player_information.php?playerid=101866&seasonid=15
Peter Quenneville, Right Wing, Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL). Quenneville (Edmonton, AB), no relation to the best of my knowledge to Coach Q of the Blackhawks, is in his first year of junior hockey and will have some time to develop before joining the Q. As of right now he is struggling slightly with only 17 points in 43 games.
http://ajhl.esportsdesk.com/leagues...5&leagueID=3464&teamID=267832&playerID=672022
Now, these classes could change, players can be added or omitted but it's interesting to see the recruiting trends that Rand is feeling. But unlike recent recruiting classes half of these kids are American. The U.S. is definitely trending upwards with national talent and maybe this is a reason for this.
In Alumni news,
Eric Lampe was selected and played for the ECHL All Star Team a few nights ago in Bakersfield, CA against former classmate
Jean Marc Beaudoin and the Bakersfield Condors of the ECHL. The game was aired on NHL Network the following and it was fun to watch the two along with former Yalie Marc Arcobello play at a high level. In fact, in the skills competition the previous night, Mr. Lampe dazzled all as he won the fastest skater competition. In the game itself, Lampe assisted on two goals and scored the game's final goal on a deflection late. Congrats Eric! Below is the box score and the skills competition results.
http://echl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=8706
http://echlallstarclassic.com/news/echl-all-star-skills-competition-results/
Jamie Bates continues to play well in his call up to San Antonio of the AHL with 6 points in his 8 games there.