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RPI Off-Season III: Another Helping of Mindless Speculation and Idle Chit Chat

Re: RPI Off-Season III: Another Helping of Mindless Speculation and Idle Chit Chat

Red Cloud said:
No, no, it's you.
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When was the last time I suggested a thread title around post #200?

And do we really need to go through another bickering session? We already did that in part II.
 
Re: RPI Off-Season III: Another Helping of Mindless Speculation and Idle Chit Chat

Outsiders viewpoint. Just caught up on all of the HE posts and from my perspective I don't see how RPI can not take such a move seriously with the changing landscape of the college hockey alignment. Does anyone think the HFH improvments might have been done with this possibility in mind? I wish Union had such an option, if indeed one exists, but it's pretty obvious that our future lies for better or worse in the ECAC. Lack of facilities and scholarships makes it impossible to consider a conference upgrade. I only hope that if RPI does leave that we can preserve the rivalry with at least one OOC game every year.
 
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REDaero91 said:
Has anyone asked the players (from any school) what they think? Will they just be happy to be playing hockey, or are they as up in arms about the changes as some of the people here?
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Nobody asks the players. They arre 20-23 year old kids that want to play. the admins. make thedecisions about everything else.
 
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Heres a write-up on PK from Hockey's Future Washington Capitals draft review:

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/13188/washington_capitals2011_draft_review/

Patrick Koudys, D - RPI (NCAA)
5th round, 147th overall
Height: 6'3 Weight: 198 lbs

With their second pick of the draft, the Capitals selected a physically imposing defender in Patrick Koudys from RPI of the ECAC (NCAA). What really stands out about him is his size: he has a pro-style frame already, even as one of the youngest players in the entire NCAA. He suited up for 31 games, notching a goal, two assists, and fourteen penalty minutes. Central Scouting had him ranked as the 76th-best North American skater, so the Capitals may have gotten a steal long-term.

He uses his reach effectively, but also got more involved in the physical side of the game in his freshman year at RPI. Additionally, he showed some of the raw potential he has on the offensive side of the game. He only posted three points on the season, but by many accounts, his ability to move the puck confidently up ice only improved as the season went on. As he continues to get stronger and adjust to the college game, look for him to develop into a stronger two-way player on the back end. Long-term, he projects to be a reliable defenseman who can chip in a bit on offense. However, as with most late round picks, he's more of a project that will take more time before contributing in the Washington organization.

He'll return to RPI next season for his sophomore campaign and look to build on an impressive freshman season. He'll most likely exhaust his NCAA eligibility before signing with the Capitals, giving him the much-needed time to continue his development. If he continues to grow with each passing season, he could be a serviceable NHL defenseman down the line.
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FlagDUDE08 said:
When was the last time I suggested a thread title around post #200?

And do we really need to go through another bickering session? We already did that in part II.
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Whether we bicker or not is entirely up to you.
 
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redhead18 said:
I've been hoping to see another Dman added to the incoming class to make a total of 8. However its starting to get kinda late in the offseason to be adding anybody for next season since classes start in a little over a month. So im wondering if Appert has plans to have one of the current forwards work with Vines on defence, similar to the Beauregard situation last year.
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Appert is spending the next two weeks at the George Gwozdecky Summer Hockey Camp for youth hockey players in Denver with the DU hockey team and coaches along with former RPI assistant Shawn Kurulak, maybe he has plans to pick up another dman while out in Colorado.

http://www.gghockeycamp.com/index.php?topic=Staff&col=3
 
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I miss reading the thread for a few hours-and wham-it is closed and we started another. Most of this of course discussing whether we stay in the ECAC or not.
 
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Today is 14 July 2011. There are 79 days until RPI's next game.


This is based upon 1 October for the start of next season.
 
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redhead18 said:
Appert is spending the next two weeks at the George Gwozdecky Summer Hockey Camp for youth hockey players in Denver with the DU hockey team and coaches along with former RPI assistant Shawn Kurulak, maybe he has plans to pick up another dman while out in Colorado.

http://www.gghockeycamp.com/index.php?topic=Staff&col=3
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Appert will also be coaching the 2011 US Under-18 Select Team in the Memorial of Ivan Hlinka Tournament in the Czech Republic and Slovakia in August: http://rpiathletics.com/news/2011/7/14/MHOCK_0714113824.aspx

Kevin Anderson (hockey operations coordinator) will serve as Team USA's video coordinator. Congrats to both!
 
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JCrawford said:
Appert will also be coaching the 2011 US Under-18 Select Team in the Memorial of Ivan Hlinka Tournament in the Czech Republic and Slovakia in August: http://rpiathletics.com/news/2011/7/14/MHOCK_0714113824.aspx

Kevin Anderson (hockey operations coordinator) will serve as Team USA's video coordinator. Congrats to both!
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The PR failed to mention it, but the AC's are Matt Kerr (Kent School) and Matt Greason (USA Hockey). Roster here: http://usahockey.cachefly.net/Media/Select/U18/2011/071411_U18SelectRoster.pdf
 
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Wicked Slappaahs said:
The PR failed to mention it, but the AC's are Matt Kerr (Kent School) and Matt Greason (USA Hockey). Roster here: http://usahockey.cachefly.net/Media/Select/U18/2011/071411_U18SelectRoster.pdf
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Thats quite a squad SA is bringing over to Europe next month. Glad to see Masters on the team, been keeping an eye on this kid for over a year now. Im hoping he has some interest in RPI.
 
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Today is 15 July 2011. There are 78 days until RPI's next game.


This is based upon 1 October for the start of next season.
 
Re: RPI Off-Season III: Another Helping of Mindless Speculation and Idle Chit Chat

Wholin1 said:
Outsiders viewpoint. Just caught up on all of the HE posts and from my perspective I don't see how RPI can not take such a move seriously with the changing landscape of the college hockey alignment. Does anyone think the HFH improvments might have been done with this possibility in mind? I wish Union had such an option, if indeed one exists, but it's pretty obvious that our future lies for better or worse in the ECAC. Lack of facilities and scholarships makes it impossible to consider a conference upgrade. I only hope that if RPI does leave that we can preserve the rivalry with at least one OOC game every year.
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If I had a favorite Union fan and I don't :p Wholin1 would be it. Well reasoned, well presented. A +
 
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turk181 said:
a good day from Thurs. scrimmage for PK.....http://dumpnchase.com/
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I went to the Caps' rookie camp again. PK's father was happy with the assists. Too bad the scrimmages all conflict with other things. BTW, PK may be wearing #4 this season which is the number he wore before RPI.
 
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Ralph Baer said:
I went to the Caps' rookie camp again. PK's father was happy with the assists. Too bad the scrimmages all conflict with other things. BTW, PK may be wearing #4 this season which is the number he wore before RPI.
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Why would he switch numbers? Did he want #4 but it wasn't available?
 
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