UML Recruiting, 2017+

[boblav1]

Re: UML Recruiting, 2017+

Trevor Zins will be back in Cedar Rapids for at least this weekend with 2 defenseman gone to the WJAC and WJC.

Cedar Rapids put him on the affiliate list which means he could possibly be delayed going to UML a year. We shall see how it plays out at the end of the year

Thanks for the information Scott. How did Zins look in his earlier games with Cedar Rapids? I know Cedar Rapids really struggled out of the gate this season resulting in several trades / roster moves.

Not surprise about a possible delayed arrival. Looking at Lowell's current D recruits many on here figured Zins may play another year of junior.

 

[UMLFan]

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Big get for PC.

@JeffCoxSports
1 of top '02 forwards in US, Cole Vallese (NJ Colonials 14U) commits to Providence. Elite skater, shifty, good hands, vision, protects puck.

Also a decommit from Maine ...
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@JeffCoxSports
'99 Neil Shea has de-committed from Maine. Lawrence Academy F has good hockey IQ, is good passer. Brother of Maine freshman Pat.

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@JeffCoxSports
Re: Shea de-committing from Maine was due to wanting to play closer to home. He's already receiving interest from other Hockey East teams.

Shea is a Marshfield kid.

 

[boblav1]

Re: UML Recruiting, 2017+

Recruit Charles Levesque has made the Canada East squad for the upcoming 2016 World Jr. A Challenge.

Canada East defeated Czech Republic 4-1 yesterday. Charles Levesque had a goal and an assist. Their next game will be Tuesday night against the USA. The video feed of the games is free.

In the other game, Canada West defeated Switzerland 6-2. Top UMass recruit Cale Makar had 5 points (2-3-5) in the win. The Minutemen have a good one coming in next season.

Cale Makar (Calgary, Alta./Brooks, AJHL) became the first defenceman in World Junior A Challenge history to record five points in a game, scoring twice and adding three assists to lead Canada West to a tournament-opening 6-2 win over Switzerland on Sunday night.

 

[riverchief1]

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In the other game, Canada West defeated Switzerland 6-2. Top UMass recruit Cale Makar had 5 points (2-3-5) in the win. The Minutemen have a good one coming in next season.

Amherst will find a way to screw up as usual.

 

[boblav1]

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Amherst will find a way to screw up as usual.

I wondered if he would decommit after the coaching change but it looks like he signed a NLI. He's projected to be high draft choice in this year's NHL draft.

 

[boblav1]

Re: UML Recruiting, 2017+

National Collegiate Development Conference Officially Launches For 2017-18

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) is proud to announce the launch of the National Collegiate Development Conference, (NCDC) which is a unique, tuition-free Junior hockey division geared toward Division I collegiate development/placement and beyond.

 

[UMLFan]

Re: UML Recruiting, 2017+

National Collegiate Development Conference Officially Launches For 2017-18

Interesting. I'll have to read more into this one.

UConn picked up 2 '01s the other day, along with a '97. A good recruiting haul. They must have been impressed by their win over UMass!

 

[boblav1]

Re: UML Recruiting, 2017+

Recruit Charles Levesque has made the Canada East squad for the upcoming 2016 World Jr. A Challenge.

Canada East defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in OT last night to advance to tomorrow's championship game against the USA. The USA team defeated Canada East earlier in the tournament 3-1. Recruit Charles Levesque has 2 points (1-1-2) in 3 games.

 

[boblav1]

Re: UML Recruiting, 2017+

Canada East defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in OT last night to advance to tomorrow's championship game against the USA. The USA team defeated Canada East earlier in the tournament 3-1. Recruit Charles Levesque has 2 points (1-1-2) in 3 games.

The USA defeated Canada East 4-0 to win the tournament.

 

[UMLFan]

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UMass picks up their 6th '99 commitment. Doesn't seem to matter that they keep losing!

 

[riverchief1]

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UMass picks up their 6th '99 commitment. Doesn't seem to matter that they keep losing!

I'm telling you, somehow they're tricked into thinking they're really committing to UML and somehow end up at Amherst. But so far it hasn't mattered as things just never seem to get better out there which I'm ok with.

 

[QUAlum2004]

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I'm telling you, somehow they're tricked into thinking they're really committing to UML and somehow end up at Amherst. But so far it hasn't mattered as things just never seem to get better out there which I'm ok with.

Give it time for Carvel. This is a total rebuild and the cupboard is completely bare. He will get that program going in a couple of seasons.

 

[boblav1]

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Also a decommit from Maine ...
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@JeffCoxSports
'99 Neil Shea has de-committed from Maine. Lawrence Academy F has good hockey IQ, is good passer. Brother of Maine freshman Pat.

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Shea is heading to NU.

Hockey Commitments ‏@HockeyCommits
Neil Shea (Lawrence Academy) has committed to Northeastern University for 2018-2019. @GoNUmhockey @neilshea23 @lawrenceacademy

 

[boblav1]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">'97 soph defenseman Steven Ruggiero has left <a href="https://twitter.com/FriarsHockey">@FriarsHockey</a> program. Anaheim 6th rounder in 2015 played 6 games at PC this season</p>— Mark Divver (@MarkDivver) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkDivver/status/813452965893832704">December 26, 2016</a></blockquote>
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For what ever reason things didn't work out for Ruggiero at PC. The USNDP alum only played in 16 games in 1.5 seasons for the Friars.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=245150

 

[CollegeHockeyRinkReport]

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UMass Lowell picked up a huge commitment in '00 Clark Kerner (Skipjacks 16U). River Hawks starting to build some blocks for future.

 

[Middle Street]

Re: UML Recruiting, 2017+

UMass Lowell picked up a huge commitment in '00 Clark Kerner (Skipjacks 16U). River Hawks starting to build some blocks for future.

Wow a 00' birth year?? Not used to that in these parts.

Thanks for the update!

 

[cfan]

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Wow a 00' birth year?? Not used to that in these parts.

Thanks for the update!

How come the resident know-it-all on this board did not know this?

 

[UMLFan]

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UMass Lowell picked up a huge commitment in '00 Clark Kerner (Skipjacks 16U). River Hawks starting to build some blocks for future.

Well that's nice to see! Thanks Jeff.

 

[Patman]

How come the resident know-it-all on this board did not know this?

Because I don't follow recruiting

 

[UMLFan]

Re: UML Recruiting, 2017+

More about the youngster ... he's 5'9, 165.

Couple of tweets about the kid, including one from Jeff.

@JeffCoxSports
UMass Lowell commits '00 F Clark Kerner (Skipjacks 16U). Kansas native had a lot of Hockey East interest. Strong skater, creates offense.

@graindaiv
Clark Kerner (00) commits to UMass Lowell. Skipjacks U16, USHL Combine alum. Speedy skater, good passing skills, competitive kid. #WhosNext

@russbites
Fwd Clark Kerner '00 (Skipjacks U16) commits to UML. Bit under sized, plays w/ speed/tempo, offensive skills. Leads team 16-16-32 in 14g

More from Jeff in this article about the Top Uncommitted Prospects at the Jr Bruins Shootout in late October, and another article here from the Beantown Fall Classic.