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RPI Recruit Thread 2018-19

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https://www.dubuquefightingsaints.com/news_article/show/966916

Kjellberg Commits to RPI

November 8, 2018 - United States Hockey League (USHL) - Dubuque Fighting Saints News Release


DUBUQUE, Iowa - Fighting Saints defenseman Simon Kjellberg announced his commitment to RPI on Thursday afternoon. The Falun, Sweden native and New York Rangers draft pick is in his first season with the Dubuque Fighting Saints. RPI, located in Troy, New York is a member of the ECAC Hockey Conference.

Kjellberg, who has been with the Saints since he was selected in the second round of the Phase II Draft, is a smooth skating defenseman who has shown good growth during the start of the season. Kjellberg has been a consistent presence in the Saints lineup, starting and playing in all 13 games so far this season.

"We are obviously very happy for [Simon]," head coach Oliver David said. "Part of the process coming over from Europe is to showcase yourself for colleges. RPI clearly thought that he had done a good job of that this season already. We are excited for him and also look forward to his continued development this season."

Kjellberg plays a clean style of defensive hockey, using his skating to make plays. This season for the Fighting Saints, Kjellberg has tallied an assist and has been very disciplined defensively as he is one of only three Saints to play in more than five games and not take a penalty. Kjellberg becomes the second Fighting Saint to commit during the 2018-19 regular season.
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Several places state that Kjellberg was born in Nashville, TN. I suspect that is true. I am going to use what is listed on his USHL age, as I usually do which is where he lives.
 
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DS seems to be getting a lot of USHL commits. That is promising. BTW, one of the leading goalies in the U, Brandon Bussi, just de-commited from SLU today. Too bad DS didn’t wait a few days ;)
 
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turk181 said:
DS seems to be getting a lot of USHL commits. That is promising. BTW, one of the leading goalies in the U, Brandon Bussi, just de-commited from SLU today. Too bad DS didn’t wait a few days ;)
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I saw that, but my gut feeling is that we don't have enough scholarship money as he probably demands a full ride. I suspect that Savory and Miller are both getting partials.
 
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USHL tweet about Kjellberg. It links to the Dubuque article. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dubuque <a href="https://twitter.com/fightingsaints?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fightingsaints</a> defenseman and <a href="https://twitter.com/NYRangers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NYRangers</a> prospect Simon Kjellberg has announced his commitment to play college hockey at RPI.<br><br>Congratulations, Simon! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhosNext?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhosNext</a> <a href="https://t.co/uGQL7PU4X3">https://t.co/uGQL7PU4X3</a></p>— USHL (@USHL) <a href="https://twitter.com/USHL/status/1060660682587279360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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Ralph Baer said:
Several places state that Kjellberg was born in Nashville, TN. I suspect that is true. I am going to use what is listed on his USHL age, as I usually do which is where he lives.
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Dad was playing for the Preds ATT. Dad also a current NYR scout. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The New York Rangers selected <a href="https://twitter.com/fightingsaints?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fightingsaints</a> prospect Simon Kjellberg in the 6th round, 163rd overall. He is a defenseman the Saints took in the 2nd round of the USHL Draft this spring. 6-3, 190. Born in Nashville, and played in Sweden this season.</p>— TH Sports (@THsportsfeed) <a href="https://twitter.com/THsportsfeed/status/1010590815465431040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 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">Simon Kjellberg made his "choice" for college team next season, RPI... Let's just say it's not the best hockey program and it feels like he decided on them to have a good education for when he's done with hockey.<br><br>But maybe i'm wrong and RPI is the next breeding ground. <a href="https://t.co/VbxfZUaGhH">https://t.co/VbxfZUaGhH</a></p>— Tobias Pettersson (@ManUtdTobbe) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtdTobbe/status/1060823884482666496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Read the whole thread. :) https://twitter.com/ManUtdTobbe?ref...wthread.php?134968-RPI-Recruit-Thread-2018-19

We should probably bombard him with tweets. :D


Edit: Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute in the Swedish article about his commitment.
 
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turk181 said:
Dad was playing for the Preds ATT. Dad also a current NYR scout. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The New York Rangers selected <a href="https://twitter.com/fightingsaints?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fightingsaints</a> prospect Simon Kjellberg in the 6th round, 163rd overall. He is a defenseman the Saints took in the 2nd round of the USHL Draft this spring. 6-3, 190. Born in Nashville, and played in Sweden this season.</p>— TH Sports (@THsportsfeed) <a href="https://twitter.com/THsportsfeed/status/1010590815465431040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Yes, I posted most of that. I have read in several places that SK was probably drafted as a courtesy to his father, but he still must have talent.
 
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more to follow

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to Simon Kjellberg of the Fighting Saints on his commitment to <a href="https://twitter.com/RPI_Hockey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RPI_Hockey</a> <a href="https://t.co/3tEWpBzQo8">https://t.co/3tEWpBzQo8</a></p>— Dubuque Fighting Saints (@fightingsaints) <a href="https://twitter.com/fightingsaints/status/1060659937955725312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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There’s an interesting pickup.
 
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Hockey Commitments agrees that SK is for next fall.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Simon Kjellberg (Dubuque Fighting Saints) has committed to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for 2019-2020. <a href="https://twitter.com/RPI_Hockey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RPI_Hockey</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/fightingsaints?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fightingsaints</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/USHL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@USHL</a> <br><br>Watch Simon this season in the <a href="https://twitter.com/USHL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@USHL</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/MyHockeyTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MyHockeyTV</a> - <a href="https://t.co/9o2xSTjBuy">https://t.co/9o2xSTjBuy</a></p>— Hockey Commitments (@HockeyCommits) <a href="https://twitter.com/HockeyCommits/status/1060961259238100992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


Edit: Heisenberg too.
Edit^2: Elite Prospects too
 
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On Friday, the Sioux Falls Stampede lost to the Lincoln Stars 2-1. Matt Cameron had an assist. Tristan Ashbrook scored a goal. (well rested) 5 SOGs. He was named the #1 Star. :) Zach Dubinsky still out injured. Mason Klee had no points or penalties. http://www.ushl.com/view/#/game-summary/8310

Matt Cameron's line is now 10-1-3-4-2.
Ashbrook's line is now 1-1-0-1-0.
Dubinsky's line is now 6-1-2-3-19.
Klee's line is now 12-1-0-1-25.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WELCOME BACK <a href="https://twitter.com/tashbrook98?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tashbrook98</a>! The vet rips it through on a perfect 2-on-1 set up from <a href="https://twitter.com/Plapointe22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Plapointe22</a> to tie the game at one in the 2nd!</p>— Lincoln Stars (@LincolnStars) <a href="https://twitter.com/LincolnStars/status/1061082011237040128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 10, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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On Friday, the Chicago Steel lost to the Waterloo Black Hawks 4-2. Gunnarwolfe Fontaine had no points or penalties. Christian Sarlo had no points or penalties. 3 SOGs. http://www.ushl.com/view/#/game-summary/8159

Fontaine's line is now 12-0-5-5-2.
Sarlo's USHL line is 1-0-0-0-0.
OneWBH goal was Emil O from Austen Swankler. :mad:
 
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