Re: UNH commitments/recruits for 2010 and beyond
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UNH commitments/recruits for 2010 and beyond
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Re: UNH commitments/recruits for 2010 and beyond
And I am sure that makes you happy to see a kid have a bad year. What a fool
And I am sure that makes you happy to see a kid have a bad year. What a fool
Re: UNH commitments/recruits for 2010 and beyond
I dont know who told you he was cut but that is not true. He is a NJ kid and hated the atmosphere. Living in someones basement and crazy 15+ hr bus rides to the middle of no where in the dead of the winter is not for everyone. He was a +3, had 16 points, was on one of the 2 power play units and fit in well. He was top 4 on the team for the D along with Bittetti, Bailen and Mattson.
His skating is a little suspect and I was surprised he would pick a sheet like UNH to play on but he keft 100% on his own. He gets away with it by having a long reach and a liitle smart/crafty. Does tend to play roller hockey out there on occasion and most importantly, needs to hit the gym.
They were dissapointed when he left.
I dont know who told you he was cut but that is not true. He is a NJ kid and hated the atmosphere. Living in someones basement and crazy 15+ hr bus rides to the middle of no where in the dead of the winter is not for everyone. He was a +3, had 16 points, was on one of the 2 power play units and fit in well. He was top 4 on the team for the D along with Bittetti, Bailen and Mattson.
His skating is a little suspect and I was surprised he would pick a sheet like UNH to play on but he keft 100% on his own. He gets away with it by having a long reach and a liitle smart/crafty. Does tend to play roller hockey out there on occasion and most importantly, needs to hit the gym.
They were dissapointed when he left.
Re: UNH commitments/recruits for 2010 and beyond
By Dave McMahon
Special to USAHockey.com
If it’s summertime in the Camper household, it must mean the hockey gear is packed and ready for another cross-country journey.
For the fourth summer in a row, Jay Camper has been selected to compete a USA Hockey Player Development Camp. The Boys’ Select 17 camp is being held through July 13 at the National Hockey Center in St. Cloud, Minn.
In addition to looking forward to the journey, Camper likes the approach his fellow campers bring to the ice.
“I like how competitive the camps are every summer,” Camper said. “You know going into them that they’re going to be like that, and I think it brings out the best. Plus, it’s nice to see friends from all over the country and hang out for a week with them.”
Camper is all too familiar with the routine off the ice. It’s one that usually ends with some poor soul having his living space turned into a gathering room of sorts.
“Everyone likes to keep their room in the dorm nice and neat, but there’s always one kid who doesn’t care if the whole team is in his room,” said Camper, an incoming senior at Rocky River High School in the Cleveland suburb. “So we’ll find him and that’s where we’ll spend most of our week off the ice.”
Surely the chatter inside the dorm room will turn to, among other things, future hockey plans. Camper is still undecided about where he is going to play in 2008-09, but plans to use the scout-heavy forum in St. Cloud to turn some heads. Earlier this summer, Camper attended a tryout camp for the Lincoln Stars of the USHL. He was selected by the Stars in 2007 USHL Futures Draft.
“I was trying to do whatever I needed to get noticed the most,” Camper said. “You try to do the things that scouts notice. I try to do the little things and make sure the scouts notice me the most out of anyone else.”
“Most of what I hear is that other coaches think I’m a smart hockey player. I know what to do with the puck, I can set up plays and I make the other players around me look better.”
Camper grew up in the shadow of older brothers Carter (20) and Ben (23). Both played two years of junior hockey. Carter is coming off an outstanding freshman season at Miami (Ohio), and competed for USA Hockey in the 2006 Four Nations Tournament in the Czech Republic with the U.S. National Under-18 team. He also was a four-year veteran of USA Hockey Player Development Camps and spent the 2006-07 season as captain of the Lincoln Stars. Ben wrapped up a productive four-year career playing at Colgate after playing in the North American Hockey League and Eastern Junior Hockey League.
“It’s good and bad (being the youngest brother). A lot of people try to compare me to them, but I’m a different player,” Jay said. “But it’s also good because everyone knows your name. It’s probably more good than bad.”
Fortunately for the family taxi driver, all three kids played in the Cleveland Barons organization, so ice times were never too much of a logistical headache.
“It seemed like we always had ice together,” Jay said.
Camper has found some top-shelf rink rats this summer. Dan Fritsche (New York Rangers) and Nathan Davis (Chicago Blackhawks signee), along with a slew of Ohio-based college players, meet for pickup games. It’s the perfect setting for a young player with talent and drive, working hard to create his next move in the hockey landscape.
“I’ve had a couple of tryouts with NAHL teams, and I’m still figuring out what I’m going to do,” Camper said. “Whatever it takes to me to play college hockey, that’s the route I’m going to take.”
Earlier this summer, Camper didn’t need much time to realize that a spot on the Stars’ roster might have been biting off a little too much at this stage of his career.
“They thought I needed another year for my body to mature more,” Camper said. “And I could tell I need to work on my game to be at that level right now. I felt I could play there, but I want to make an impact. I felt like I needed another year for that.”
His academic record is a winner, too. He sports a 4.20 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale, thanks to success in honors classes. As a four-year veteran of the Player Development Camps, Camper can also get it done on the ice.
By Dave McMahon
Special to USAHockey.com
If it’s summertime in the Camper household, it must mean the hockey gear is packed and ready for another cross-country journey.
For the fourth summer in a row, Jay Camper has been selected to compete a USA Hockey Player Development Camp. The Boys’ Select 17 camp is being held through July 13 at the National Hockey Center in St. Cloud, Minn.
In addition to looking forward to the journey, Camper likes the approach his fellow campers bring to the ice.
“I like how competitive the camps are every summer,” Camper said. “You know going into them that they’re going to be like that, and I think it brings out the best. Plus, it’s nice to see friends from all over the country and hang out for a week with them.”
Camper is all too familiar with the routine off the ice. It’s one that usually ends with some poor soul having his living space turned into a gathering room of sorts.
“Everyone likes to keep their room in the dorm nice and neat, but there’s always one kid who doesn’t care if the whole team is in his room,” said Camper, an incoming senior at Rocky River High School in the Cleveland suburb. “So we’ll find him and that’s where we’ll spend most of our week off the ice.”
Surely the chatter inside the dorm room will turn to, among other things, future hockey plans. Camper is still undecided about where he is going to play in 2008-09, but plans to use the scout-heavy forum in St. Cloud to turn some heads. Earlier this summer, Camper attended a tryout camp for the Lincoln Stars of the USHL. He was selected by the Stars in 2007 USHL Futures Draft.
“I was trying to do whatever I needed to get noticed the most,” Camper said. “You try to do the things that scouts notice. I try to do the little things and make sure the scouts notice me the most out of anyone else.”
“Most of what I hear is that other coaches think I’m a smart hockey player. I know what to do with the puck, I can set up plays and I make the other players around me look better.”
Camper grew up in the shadow of older brothers Carter (20) and Ben (23). Both played two years of junior hockey. Carter is coming off an outstanding freshman season at Miami (Ohio), and competed for USA Hockey in the 2006 Four Nations Tournament in the Czech Republic with the U.S. National Under-18 team. He also was a four-year veteran of USA Hockey Player Development Camps and spent the 2006-07 season as captain of the Lincoln Stars. Ben wrapped up a productive four-year career playing at Colgate after playing in the North American Hockey League and Eastern Junior Hockey League.
“It’s good and bad (being the youngest brother). A lot of people try to compare me to them, but I’m a different player,” Jay said. “But it’s also good because everyone knows your name. It’s probably more good than bad.”
Fortunately for the family taxi driver, all three kids played in the Cleveland Barons organization, so ice times were never too much of a logistical headache.
“It seemed like we always had ice together,” Jay said.
Camper has found some top-shelf rink rats this summer. Dan Fritsche (New York Rangers) and Nathan Davis (Chicago Blackhawks signee), along with a slew of Ohio-based college players, meet for pickup games. It’s the perfect setting for a young player with talent and drive, working hard to create his next move in the hockey landscape.
“I’ve had a couple of tryouts with NAHL teams, and I’m still figuring out what I’m going to do,” Camper said. “Whatever it takes to me to play college hockey, that’s the route I’m going to take.”
Earlier this summer, Camper didn’t need much time to realize that a spot on the Stars’ roster might have been biting off a little too much at this stage of his career.
“They thought I needed another year for my body to mature more,” Camper said. “And I could tell I need to work on my game to be at that level right now. I felt I could play there, but I want to make an impact. I felt like I needed another year for that.”
His academic record is a winner, too. He sports a 4.20 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale, thanks to success in honors classes. As a four-year veteran of the Player Development Camps, Camper can also get it done on the ice.
Re: UNH commitments/recruits for 2010 and beyond
Good to hear. His numbers looked OK prior to leaving the USHL. That made the issues, off ice (coach or player) or skating.
One reason he may have picked UNH is somebody (my guess is Umile) has the ability to coach out "skating issues". There have been a number of players that have come in with "skating issues" as a knock and have performed well while in college.
Good to hear. His numbers looked OK prior to leaving the USHL. That made the issues, off ice (coach or player) or skating.
One reason he may have picked UNH is somebody (my guess is Umile) has the ability to coach out "skating issues". There have been a number of players that have come in with "skating issues" as a knock and have performed well while in college.
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hockeyeast98
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Agosta left due to family issues at home not for any other reason.
Agosta left due to family issues at home not for any other reason.
i'zonprize
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As some have mentioned looks like a lot of guys on the Roster next yr.. and from a little back checking that I was able to do.. since the end of their NCAA bid last season and the start of the '09-'10 campaign .. they committed 4 guys, just for '09-'10. THAT's A LOT! AIA-Block-Pavelski and Speelman being the last in August.. My guess is that there wasn't a ton of $ thrown around- but because of the White/Bourque/Reid/Dries situation.. they needed --4 replacements. Not that those guys specifically leave but there's bound to be more Vranek's & Rossman's out there that just are finding their way through to adequate playing time.
As some have mentioned looks like a lot of guys on the Roster next yr.. and from a little back checking that I was able to do.. since the end of their NCAA bid last season and the start of the '09-'10 campaign .. they committed 4 guys, just for '09-'10. THAT's A LOT! AIA-Block-Pavelski and Speelman being the last in August.. My guess is that there wasn't a ton of $ thrown around- but because of the White/Bourque/Reid/Dries situation.. they needed --4 replacements. Not that those guys specifically leave but there's bound to be more Vranek's & Rossman's out there that just are finding their way through to adequate playing time.
bomberhockey
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Laleggia is staying another year to hopefully grow some.
Laleggia is staying another year to hopefully grow some.
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Is this confirmed?? If so, I would say the odds are good UNH never sees him.
Is this confirmed?? If so, I would say the odds are good UNH never sees him.
i'zonprize
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His 'arrival' date is updated on Chissenberg's site for '11. Although his coach wanted him to stick around, he did indicate in an earlier interview that he was well suited for the college game. You just never know.. it does concern me just a little, because they also said TVR was being brought in to eventually run the PP.. of which Leleggia is doing a fine job of at least being on the that unit. it's likely the Coaches knew at the beginning of he'd be sticking around for another spin in the BCHL. Is he Draft eligible, I wonder? Downing too?
His 'arrival' date is updated on Chissenberg's site for '11. Although his coach wanted him to stick around, he did indicate in an earlier interview that he was well suited for the college game. You just never know.. it does concern me just a little, because they also said TVR was being brought in to eventually run the PP.. of which Leleggia is doing a fine job of at least being on the that unit. it's likely the Coaches knew at the beginning of he'd be sticking around for another spin in the BCHL. Is he Draft eligible, I wonder? Downing too?
Re: UNH commitments/recruits for 2010 and beyond
It's probably been discussed to some extent on this thread so far, but I couldn't find it very quickly. Please summarize UNH's plans for netminder in the '10-'11 season.
I know we have DiGirolamo (fondly called digiorno by some of us...). I have no idea what kind of goalie he is, having seen him for MAYBE a grand total of five minutes since he's signed on. What can we expect from him? Who are our prospects, from where, with what qualifications and possible hurdles?
It's probably been discussed to some extent on this thread so far, but I couldn't find it very quickly. Please summarize UNH's plans for netminder in the '10-'11 season.
I know we have DiGirolamo (fondly called digiorno by some of us...). I have no idea what kind of goalie he is, having seen him for MAYBE a grand total of five minutes since he's signed on. What can we expect from him? Who are our prospects, from where, with what qualifications and possible hurdles?
Greg Ambrose
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Did not see Digs only game of the season, at Providence. But it sounded on the radio as though he played admirably in a 3-2 win for the Wildcats. My recollection of his play last year was that he scrambles a bit. Quick glove, certainly not as big as Foster (5'9"), so he doesn't fill up the net. A quick comparison would be with Madore of Vermont. Not sure that's fair, but they certainly are about the same size.
As for another goaltender, I was told on good authority last week that Wyer has been accelerated and will be at UNH in the fall.
Did not see Digs only game of the season, at Providence. But it sounded on the radio as though he played admirably in a 3-2 win for the Wildcats. My recollection of his play last year was that he scrambles a bit. Quick glove, certainly not as big as Foster (5'9"), so he doesn't fill up the net. A quick comparison would be with Madore of Vermont. Not sure that's fair, but they certainly are about the same size.
As for another goaltender, I was told on good authority last week that Wyer has been accelerated and will be at UNH in the fall.
Re: UNH commitments/recruits for 2010 and beyond
Don't let the numbers on Knodel fool you. He is playing for one of the bottom teams in the USHL. The goalies have struggled. Not only GAA of 4.2+ but the two bottom save percentages in the league. In addition, for most of the season, they have had 4 defensemen on their roster that have '92 birth years. Way too many. The most any other team has in 2 max. Knodel has been assigned as the partner for these '92's. Every game he is assigned one of the '92 as a partner, hoping his play can even out what his partner is doing. He actually has played well this year, but the numbers don't reflect it. Everytime he turns his head, he sees the red light going on. In addition, his coach plays a strict 5 player man on man defense in their own zone. As a D- if your man shoots out to the blue line, or drops down behind the net, you chase after him. This leaves the slot area completely naked. You would think that after leading the league in goals against, coach would change his defense, but he has maintained it all year. Have you ever seen any team play this system? I haven't...at least not for very long. Knodel will be fine once he hits Durham. In addition, even though DesMoines is in the middle of the pack in goals scored- 35% of all their goals are on the power play. That doesn't leave very many even strength goals to go around to create pluses on the score sheet. The Maple Leafs weren't the only team interested in taking him in the 5th round last summer. Dallas had the next pick and were planning on taking him, as well as Columbus, Boston, NJ, Buffalo, Edmonton, LA, Ottawa, Florida Washington and Philly. He had offers from 5 Major Junior teams this past fall, including London and Windsor. He will do well in Durhan.
Don't let the numbers on Knodel fool you. He is playing for one of the bottom teams in the USHL. The goalies have struggled. Not only GAA of 4.2+ but the two bottom save percentages in the league. In addition, for most of the season, they have had 4 defensemen on their roster that have '92 birth years. Way too many. The most any other team has in 2 max. Knodel has been assigned as the partner for these '92's. Every game he is assigned one of the '92 as a partner, hoping his play can even out what his partner is doing. He actually has played well this year, but the numbers don't reflect it. Everytime he turns his head, he sees the red light going on. In addition, his coach plays a strict 5 player man on man defense in their own zone. As a D- if your man shoots out to the blue line, or drops down behind the net, you chase after him. This leaves the slot area completely naked. You would think that after leading the league in goals against, coach would change his defense, but he has maintained it all year. Have you ever seen any team play this system? I haven't...at least not for very long. Knodel will be fine once he hits Durham. In addition, even though DesMoines is in the middle of the pack in goals scored- 35% of all their goals are on the power play. That doesn't leave very many even strength goals to go around to create pluses on the score sheet. The Maple Leafs weren't the only team interested in taking him in the 5th round last summer. Dallas had the next pick and were planning on taking him, as well as Columbus, Boston, NJ, Buffalo, Edmonton, LA, Ottawa, Florida Washington and Philly. He had offers from 5 Major Junior teams this past fall, including London and Windsor. He will do well in Durhan.
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hockeyeast98
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hmmm how do you know all that info on knoedel- thats your first post ever on here..
hmmm how do you know all that info on knoedel- thats your first post ever on here..
i'zonprize
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Goldie... that was terrific insight and thanks. Would you know if the OHL teams are still going after him?
Goldie... that was terrific insight and thanks. Would you know if the OHL teams are still going after him?
Re: UNH commitments/recruits for 2010 and beyond
I was just looking at the scoring leaders among the NHL rookies. JvR is currently 7th with 14 goals and 19 assists in 33 games.
Interestingly, of the top 10 rookie scorers, JvR is the only one that came directly from the NCAA. All others came from the Canadian Major Junior Leagues, except Niclas Bergfors who came from Sweden.
I was just looking at the scoring leaders among the NHL rookies. JvR is currently 7th with 14 goals and 19 assists in 33 games.
Interestingly, of the top 10 rookie scorers, JvR is the only one that came directly from the NCAA. All others came from the Canadian Major Junior Leagues, except Niclas Bergfors who came from Sweden.
Re: UNH commitments/recruits for 2010 and beyond
He preety much had those numbers before the all star break , at that point he was in the top 10 in game winning goals (includes all players) , and was in the top3 in rookie scoring . as of late he has not scored much nor has his team for that matter
He preety much had those numbers before the all star break , at that point he was in the top 10 in game winning goals (includes all players) , and was in the top3 in rookie scoring . as of late he has not scored much nor has his team for that matter
RockTheWhit
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This coming in the middle of a 10+ scoreless streak for him too. He's now getting 4th line minutes because the Flyers are so deep at forward.
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This coming in the middle of a 10+ scoreless streak for him too. He's now getting 4th line minutes because the Flyers are so deep at forward.
1000 posts for RTW!