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RPI Recruit Thread 2017-18 (Part II)

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http://pucksmart.com/player-updates.html

Shane Bear - NCAA - UMASS - Amherst

NCAA UMASS HOCKEY
Shane Bear is entering his 2nd season with the University of Massachusettes Hockey Team. Shane at just 19 years old had a great first season on D with the UMASS Minutemen contributing 3 goals and 6 assists in his rookie season. Shane will continue to play a critical role with this team as they look to become one of the leaders in the ECAC hockey conference.
AJHL - BROOKS BANDITS
AS A 16 YEAR OLD: Shane Bear has committed to play for the University of Massachusetts. Located in Amherst, Mass. the “Minutemen” play in the Hockey East conference under Head Coach John Micheletto.
AS A 17 YEAR OLD: Shane Bear continues to shine in just his second season with the Brooks Bandits. Bear led all defensemen in the AJHL. With 43 points in 60 games which also earned him the Top Defenseman Award which he shared with Brooks Bandits teammate Linden Springer. Shane is continuing to be a key contributor during the Bandits playoff drive. Shane scored the overtime winning goal in game 4 of the AJHL South final and the Bandits would eventually go on to win that series in game 7.
AS AN 18 YEAR OLD: Shane is off to another great start this year with the Bandits who are also off to another great start this season once again leading the AJHL's South Division. Shane is looking to make his 3rd season with the Bandits his most productive to date, with the added pressure of knowing this may be his last in a Bandits uniform before leaving to the University of Massachusetts next season. Shane has recently been named to the Canada West Jr. A Challenge taking place in Whitby, Ontario with games against USA, Russia, Switzerland and the Czech Republic.

​Crashers '97 Alumni
Shane is from Calgary, AB and grew up playing his minor hockey for Crowchild. Shane was also a part of the '97 Crashers Spring Hockey program operated by Puck Smart Inc. Also of note is that despite having a very strong Alberta Cup tournament in 2012 Shane was one of many 1997 players who were overlooked in the 2012 Bantam Draft. I know his motivation to improve and become a better defenseman will be even stronger after achieving his goal of attaining an NCAA scholarship with the University of Massachusetts.

I am very proud of Shane and all that he is accomplishing. It was a pleasure to work with him in our Crasher '97 program. Shane embraced and demonstrated all of the 7 C's while along with being the team captain. Shane continues to come back and work with the Crasher '08 program whenever he gets a chance.
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Well, he didn't continue to play a crucial role at UMA, but the reference to the ECAC shows foresight. :D

The link also includes
Tom Lee - Chilliwack Chiefs - BCHL

Tom Lee in just his first season with the Chilliwack Chiefs as a 19 yr. old Tom put up strong numbers getting 43 points in just 56 games in helping the Chilliwack Chiefs in earning a birth to the Western Canada Cup. Tom is entering his second season with Chilliwack who are hosting the RBC Cup tournament this year. There will be a lot of attention around the Chiefs and Tom is sure to play a big part in their success on route to the National Championships.

Tom's development path is most unique and I am extremely proud of this former Crashers '97 alumni and all that he continues to achieve.
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Lee and Bear are both 97s from Calgary. Looking at eliteprospects.com they did not play on the same team at least as far back as those records go, but they probably know each other.
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/Kyle_Hallbauer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kyle_Hallbauer</a> on his well-deserved commitment to <a href="https://twitter.com/RPI_Hockey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RPI_Hockey</a>! How's that for a happy birthday? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/engineers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#engineers</a> <a href="https://t.co/X4o2dXdFq5">pic.twitter.com/X4o2dXdFq5</a></p>— Lone Star Brahmas (@LoneStarBrahmas) <a href="https://twitter.com/LoneStarBrahmas/status/969695859809144833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Proud and excited to announce my commitment to play college hockey for <a href="https://twitter.com/RPI_Hockey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RPI_Hockey</a>. Thank you to everyone who has helped me on this journey. Can’t wait to get started at such a great school <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/engineers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#engineers</a> <a href="https://t.co/mg3YLa8Bgn">pic.twitter.com/mg3YLa8Bgn</a></p>— Kyle Hallbauer (@Kyle_Hallbauer) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kyle_Hallbauer/status/969692876933402624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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Code: 
 # Name                Ps commitm. Team (League)                   Year  DOB      Ht    Wt  Hometown
21 Tristan Ashbrook #   C 10/10/17 Lincoln Stars (USHL)            2018  07/16/98 5'10" 173 Manistique, MI
55 Cory Babichuk       LD 11/02/14 Surrey Eagles (BCHL)            2018  09/28/98 5'10" 170 Edmonton, AB
 6 Shane Bear          LD 03/01/18 Brooks Bandits (AJHL)           2018  02/17/97 5'10" 190 Calgary, AB
22 Jonathan Bendorf *  LW 08/15/15 Aberdeen Wings (NAHL)           2018  02/26/99 6'00" 180 Yardville, NJ
15 Matt Cameron        RW 07/28/16 New Jersey Titans (NAHL)        2019  06/08/00 5'11" 190 Berwyn, PA
16 Mike Cameron        LW 09/12/17 Philadelphia Jr. Flyers U16     2020  07/24/02 5'08" 158 Berwyn, PA
18 Danny DiGrande       C 11/06/17 Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)       2018  08/05/97 5'11" 185 Macomb, MI
 2 Brady Ferner #      RD 09/17/17 Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)    2018  08/27/97 5'10" 190 Dakota Dunes, SD
24 Zach Dubinsky       LW 02/15/18 Lincoln Stars (SHL)             2019  03/14/00 5'07" 177 Deerfield, IL
13 Gunnarwolfe FontaineLW 01/16/18 Lawrence Academy (ISL)          2020  09/16/00 5'11" 170 E. Greenwich, RI
28 Kyle Hallbauer      RD 03/02/18 Lone Star Brhamas (NAHL)        2018  03/02/97 5'11" 190 Howell, NJ
27 Jakub Lacka         RW 12/08/17 Cent. Illinois Flying Aces(USHL)2018  11/20/98 5'11" 161 Bratislava, Slovakia
11 Tommy Lee           RW 09/24/17 Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL)        2018  11/07/97 5'08" 166 Calgary, AB
19 Ture Linden          C 12/10/17 Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL)        2018  07/06/97 6'00" 181 Great Falls, VA
16 Reid Leibold         C 09/08/17 Washington Little Caps U16      2020  10/23/01 5'10" 165 Ashburn VA
26 Jacob Modry         LD 07/19/15 Wenatchee Wild (BCHL)           2018  01/23/99 6'05" 185 El Segundo, CA
31 Owen Savory          G 12/04/17 St. Catharines Falcons (GOJHL)  2018  10/11/97 5'11" 170 Cambridge, ON

Women 
44 Mary Jane Alexander  D 09/23/16 Chicago Young Amer. U19 (JWHL)  2019  11/08/00 5'08" 140 Deerfield, IL
12 Ebba Berglund #     LD 11/17/17 Linköping HC (SDHL)             2018  06/13/98 5'03" 143 Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
14 Julia Blitz          F 11/28/16 Washington Pride U19 (JWHL)     2019  08/14/01 X'XX" XXX Potomac, MD
22 Sarah Bukvic         F 12/16/16 Stoney Creek Sabres (PWHL)      2019  07/25/01 5'05" 130 ..., ON
22 Mikayla Capelle #    F 01/25/17 Okanagan Hockey Acad Prep(CSSHL)2018  03/07/00 5'05' 130 Dawson Creek, BC
20 Emma Hicks           F 11/06/17 Etobicoke Jr. Dolphins (PWHL)   2018  03/22/00 5'03" 135 Burlington, ON
10 Ellie Kaiser         C 11/28/17 Chicago Mission U16             2020  01/19/02 5'08" 125 ..., IL
12 Emily King          LW 03/15/17 Cretin-Derham Hall (Suburb.East)2019  10/30/00 5'04" 130 St. Paul, MN
                                   Minnesota Northern Starzz
22 Aliyah Lance #*      F 02/12/18 Edina HS (Lake)                 2018  10/20/00 5'07" 138 Edina, MN
 3 Hannah Price        RD 09/27/17 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U16   2019  02/03/01 5'10" 140 Cannonsburg, PA
39 Maddy Peterson       F 11/29/17 Princeton HS (Mississippi 8)    2019  06/28/01 5'04" 126 Princeton, MN
29 Amanda Rampado       G 01/31/17 Stoney Creek Sabres (PWHL)      2019  11/27/01 5'05" 145 Grimsby, ON
21 Asiah Taylor-WaltersLW 11/25/17 Oakville Hornets MAA (LLMAA)    2020  08/21/02 5'05" 145 Toronto, ON
17 Delaney Weiss #*     D 09/09/16 Chicago Young Amer. U19 (JWHL)  2018  11/30/99 5'07" 152 Lake Forest, IL

* In the RPI directory
# Known to have signed National Letter of Intent
[b]The years the men's recruits are listed as committed for are not necessarily accurate.[/b]
The dates on which some of the women are listed as committing on may be considerably after the actual dates.
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We're beginning to sound like a broken record, but <a href="https://twitter.com/Kyle_Hallbauer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kyle_Hallbauer</a> is super good at hockey. <a href="https://t.co/1nN4EdS3Bt">pic.twitter.com/1nN4EdS3Bt</a></p>— Lone Star Brahmas (@LoneStarBrahmas) <a href="https://twitter.com/LoneStarBrahmas/status/967597413920854016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&#55357;&#56485;HOLY HIP CHECK.&#55357;&#56485; <a href="https://twitter.com/Kyle_Hallbauer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kyle_Hallbauer</a> disrupts a Fairbanks entry with under a minute left in the third. <a href="https://t.co/yNBAZZJ3rs">pic.twitter.com/yNBAZZJ3rs</a></p>— Lone Star Brahmas (@LoneStarBrahmas) <a href="https://twitter.com/LoneStarBrahmas/status/967245409117712384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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He was in this
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Representing the South Division in the <a href="https://twitter.com/NAHLHockey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NAHLHockey</a> Top Prospects Tournament, we have defenseman <a href="https://twitter.com/Kyle_Hallbauer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kyle_Hallbauer</a>! <a href="https://t.co/4cXq5N3bMf">pic.twitter.com/4cXq5N3bMf</a></p>— Lone Star Brahmas (@LoneStarBrahmas) <a href="https://twitter.com/LoneStarBrahmas/status/963177715233902592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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 # Name                Ps Team (League)                      Gm- G- A-  P- PM Next Gm
21 Tristan Ashbrook     C Lincoln Stars (USHL)               41-13- 9- 22- 22 03/02/18 03/03/18
15 Cory Babichuk       LD Central Illinois Flying Aces (USHL) 8- 0- 2-  2-  2 released
55                        Surrey Eagles (BCHL)               18- 1- 8-  9-  8 season over
                          playoffs                            0- 0- 0-  0-  0 03/02/18 03/03/18
                          total                              26- 1-10- 11- 10
24 Shane Bear          LD Massachusetts Minutemen (HEA)       8- 0- 0-  0-  6 left school
 6                        Brooks Bandits (AJHL)              21- 3-10- 13- 14 03/02/18
                          total                              29- 3-10- 13- 20
 5 Jonathan Bendorf    LW Philadelphia Rebels (NAHL)         12- 4- 2-  6-  2 traded
22                        Aberdeen Wings (NAHL)              32-12-18- 30-  6 03/02/18 03/03/18
                          total                              44-16-20- 36-  8
22                        NAHL Selects Red                    2- 2- 0-  2-  0 completed
15 Matt Cameron        RW New Jersey Titans (NAHL)           41-17- 8- 25- 18 03/02/18 03/03/18
16 Mike Cameron        LW Philadelphia Jr. Flyers U16 (T1EHL)23- 8-14- 22-  4 season over
                          T1EHL playoffs                      4- 3- 1-  4-  4 done
                          Philadelphia Jr. Flyers U16 (AYHL) 20-19-21- 40-  2 season over
                          AYHL playoffs                       0- 0- 0-  0-  0 03/03/18
                          Philadelphia Jr. Flyers U16 (HPL)   X- X- X-  X-  X done missing games
                          correction for double counting     -2 -1 -0  -1  -0
                          total                              45-29-36- 65- 10
91 Danny DiGrande       C Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)        18- 1- 1-  2- 18 traded
18                        Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)          14- 1- 4-  5- 23 03/02/18 03/03/18
                          total                              32- 2- 5-  7- 41
23 Zach Dubinsky       LW Lincoln Stars (USHL)               41- 2-10- 12- 20 03/02/18 03/03/18
 2 Brady Ferner        RD Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)       44- 2-12- 14- 14 03/03/18
13 Gunnarwolfe FontaineLW Lawrence Academy (ISL)             29-16-28- 44-  X reg. season over
                          playoffs                            1- 1- 2-  3-  0 03/03/18 03/03/18 or seson over
                          total                              30-17-30- 47-  X
28 Kyle Hallbauer     RD Lone Star Brhamas (NAHL)           45- 7-17- 24- 33 03/02/18 03/03/18
28                        NAHL Selects Red                    2- 0- 0-  0-  0 completed
27 Jakub Lacka         RW Central Illinois Flying Aces (USHL)44-15-11- 26- 22 03/02/18 03/03/18
11 Tommy Lee           RW Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL)           54-18-23- 41- 42 season over
                          playoffs                            0- 0- 0-  0-  0 03/02/18 03/03/18
                          total                              54-18-23- 41- 42
16 Reid Leibold         C Washington Little Caps U16 (AYHL)  21-18-14- 32-  4 season over
                          Washington Little Caps U16 (NAPHL) 16-11- 8- 19- 40 season over
                          NAPHL playoffs                      5- 2- 4-  6-  0 done
                          nonleague                           4- 4- 3-  7-  2 03/15/18 missing games
                          total                              45-35-29- 64- 46
19 Ture Linden          C Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL)           37- 8-23- 31- 10 03/02/18 03/03/18
26 Jacob Modry         LD Wenatchee Wild (BCHL)              58- 0-11- 11- 16 season over
                          playoffs                            1- 0- 0-  0-  0 03/03/18
                          total                              59- 0-11- 11- 16
31 Owen Savory          G St. Catharines Falcons (GOJHL) 40-30- 8-1-1.99-.936 season over
                          playoffs                        0- 0- 0-0-x.xx-.000 03/02/18 03/04/18
                          total                          40-30- 8-1-1.99-.936
 
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Junior hockey Digest article about KH from early this season http://jrhockeydigest.com/2017/11/kyle-hallbauer-key-cog-in-defensive-corps/

For an organization that builds around defense first, going into this season was an especially trying time for the Lone Star Brahmas. Every defenseman from their NAHL Robertson Cup Championship roster had moved on to the NCAA, USHL or professional ranks following the 2016/17 campaign leaving the coaching staff to start off with a clean slate.

One of the main cogs in the effort to rebuild the defense has been Kyle Hallbauer. Hallbauer was actually born in NYTEX Sports Centre’s backyard before moving to New Jersey at a young age and even learned to skate at the facility.

Starting with a completely new group of players who have never so much as skated together is never going to be an easy undertaking and this season was no exception. “Having no veterans on defense was definitely tough in the beginning of the year,” said Hallbauer. “No one knew each other and understanding the systems was tougher. Jumping onto a team with no returning D puts pressure on the older defensemen. We are expected to know the systems and help the younger players if they don’t understand something. As the season continues though, it keeps getting easier and easier as we are starting to build chemistry and have a feel for each other’s playing styles.”


Kyle Hallbauer has nine points this season including a big OT game winner against the Odessa Jackalopes.

Hallbauer spent last season gaining valuable Junior Hockey experience with the Kingston Voyageurs of the Ontario Junior Hockey League where he put up 44 points in 52 games on 15G-29A. He has already seen some big differences in the two leagues. “The NAHL is a lot more systematic and if you do not play within a system, then you will not be successful,” he explained. “The compete level is also higher and each team has a lot more depth. Also the physicality is higher and the players’ desire to play at the next level is higher.” All these differences have led to the veteran defenseman making some changes in how he approaches the game. “Some adjustments I had to make were increasing the level of defense and moving pucks just a little quicker.”

So why after a very successful season in the OJHL would the 5’ 11” – 190 pounder who calls Howell, NJ home come back to the states to play? The answer was simple. “The level of exposure to division 1 schools. With it being my final year, I needed to get the most out of every game and being in the NAHL definitely seemed like the right path.”

Knowing that a move to the NAHL was likely in his future, Hallbauer made a visit to Lone Star last season before signing a tender with the organization. However, it wasn’t just one thing that led him to North Richland Hills. “I knew I needed to improve my defensive ability and coach Wildfong is the best coach for that job. He has helped all the defense improve their game and it really shows,” he said. “Also, Lone Star has a great fan base and I enjoyed the energy that comes during the games at NYTEX.”

“My biggest influences have to be my parents both on and off the ice. They have sacrificed so much for me to be able to play hockey for all this time. They encourage me to be the best I can be and they can give me the extra push when I need it.” Hallbauer has taken those influences to heart and is more than willing to pass along what he has leaned. “The most challenging thing about playing junior hockey has to either be being away from home or the uncertainty of your future,” he said.

Having lived through those challenges and being separated from his family has given him a great perspective that younger players can take advantage of. “Never get too down on yourself,” is his number one piece of advice for players looking to move up through the junior ranks. “You can’t let you attitude affect the way you continue your play in the future. You have to keep working to get better every day and trust that your work ethic and hours of practice will elevate your game to the point where you can play at this level.”

Maybe one of the Lone Star’s biggest goals of the season to date came off the stick of Hallbauer as an overtime game winner on October 27 against the Odessa Jackalopes. The Brahmas had already played in three overtime contest coming up just short in each game. Add to that, they were in the midst of what would eventually be a six game win streak and the intrigue was thick.

“I poked the puck away from the guy on the rush and I knew if I got a good jump we could potentially have a 2 on 1,” Hallbauer recalled. “I just skated as hard as I could and pushed the puck to (Austin) Bottrell. He pretty much did the rest though as he gave me a perfect pass and I just slapped it in. When I realized I scored I was excited and relieved at the same time because that was our first overtime win out of 4 games I believe. I was just happy to get the win and be able to rest after.”

Hallbauer is currently fifth on the Brahmas’ roster in scoring and tops among defensemen. He has nine points on 2G-7A through 18 games played. “I believe I’ve played pretty well so far this year. As long as the team continues to get better each day I think that will make me better and as we continue learning and developing, we will win games.”

With the way the team has been coming together of late and the continued dominance of the defensive corps, the wins will continue to come and the Brahmas will continue to move up through the standings.
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With all the potential recruits for next year, it looks like a complete house cleaning will be in store.
 
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On Friday, the Lone Star Brahmas defeated the Kenai River Brown Bears 3-1. Ture Linden scored 2 goals (2 PPGs). Kyle Hallbauer had an assist (PPA). http://nahl.com/game-center/game-summary?game_id=3353

Linden's line is now 38-10-23-33-10.
Hallbauer's line is now 46-7-18-25-33.

I have subtracted the same two suspended games from Hallbauer that I have for Linden.


Edit: TL was named the #1 Star. :)
 
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