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UNH Commits & Recruiting: 2017 and Beyond

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Good for TT! Anyone think that there will be a competition between our two NHL draftees in net this season? I forget, who is our new Skype goalie coach?

TT, 6'3"", 200#, 19 yo this July 5th, NHL 2018 7th round, 214th overall, Lightning

MR, 6'4", 210#, 21 yo this past March 27th, NHL 2015 3rd round, 86th overall,Sharks[/QUOTE]


Fixed your post ;)

Oops, thanks, HR. But, doesn't the goalie situation seem much different this season than the past three years? It seems to me that this is one area in which coaching evaluations could benefit by a change in approach.
 
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Oops, thanks, HR. But, doesn't the goalie situation seem much different this season than the past three years? It seems to me that this is one area in which coaching evaluations could benefit by a change in approach.

Like others have mentioned I'm hoping for a healthy competition between the two for the top spot, or, a rotation of sorts to determine #1. Has UNH ever platooned goalies? Not in the brief stint I've been following...Nice to have 2 drafted players in this spot; that is truly a first (in my short tenure as a 'Cats fan!) Also, did Taylor draft higher than Robinson? Not that it matters just thought when Robinson went he was the highest drafted UNH goalie at the time, if I have that right? EDIT: Robinson went higher at 86th...

Mentioned in the UNH news that this is the highest amount of drafted players on the roster in 11 years! Bodes well for the future...go 'Cats!!
 
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Re: UNH Commits & Recruiting: 2017 and Beyond

Drew Hickey is a late addition to the 2018 incoming freshman class. 20-year-old (DOB:10/28/97) 5'11", 181 lbs., right-shot defenseman. Was captain of Connecticut Junior Rangers in the National Collegiate Development Conference. Leading scorer among NCDC defensemen 7G 27A 34Games. From New Canaan, CT. https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/229588/drew-hickey#

In the spirit of acknowledging a new recruit, welcome Drew. My guess is he didn't take much out of the scholarship pot and appears to be a respectable addition to the D corp. I like his numbers and he is probably very excited and wanting to prove (as in a slight chip) that he was worth the nod.
 
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Matt Dawson stats

Yr, games, goals, assists, points, pen mins, +/-

15-16, 35, 4+6=10, 12, +2
16-17, 39, 0+2=2, 4, -22
17-18, 4, 0+0=0, 8, -2

What happened?
 
Re: UNH Commits & Recruiting: 2017 and Beyond

Matt Dawson stats

Yr, games, goals, assists, points, pen mins, +/-

15-16, 35, 4+6=10, 12, +2
16-17, 39, 0+2=2, 4, -22
17-18, 4, 0+0=0, 8, -2

What happened?

Good question. Looked like he had a 2nd pairing ceiling (at UNH) as a frosh, now he can't even get out of the stands (and when he did it was as a 4th line forward IIRC). That -22 season before last was a warning sign, for sure. I forget who he was paired with as a frosh; could be his frosh season D-partner covered up for a lot of mistakes, that were exposed the following season?
 
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When will Curran matriculate at UNH?

Still three forward slots open for next year on Watcher's spreadsheet.
 
Re: UNH Commits & Recruiting: 2017 and Beyond

When will Curran matriculate at UNH?

Still three forward slots open for next year on Watcher's spreadsheet.
Lowry: Have you and the UNH coaches agreed on a target date for you to enroll as a freshman at UNH and join the team?

Curran: The UNH coaches and I have agreed on the year of 2020.

I would point out that Miller and Cefalu hopefully have very little scholarship money tied up, so little will become available. Probably just the two Vela/Nazarian.

<div class="cms_table"><table class="cms_table"><tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">2018-19</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">2019-20</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">2020-21</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">2021-22</td>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Marcus Vela</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Chase Stevenson</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Chase Stevenson</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Chase Stevenson</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Ara Nazarian</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Chris Miller</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Aidan Curran</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Aidan Curran</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Frank Cefalu</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Liam Blackburn</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Liam Blackburn</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Tim Stutzle</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Tim Stutzle</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">BVR</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">BVR</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Connor Sweeney</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Connor Sweeney</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Patrick Grasso</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Patrick Grasso</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Patrick Grasso</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Justin Fregona</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Justin Fregona</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Marek Wazny</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Marek Wazny</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Joe Sacco</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Joe Sacco</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Zach Jones</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Zach Jones</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Eric MacAdams</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Eric MacAdams</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Eric MacAdams</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Charlie Kelleher</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Charlie Kelleher</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Charlie Kelleher</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Kohei Sato</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Kohei Sato</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Kohei Sato</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Angus Crookshank</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Angus Crookshank</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Angus Crookshank</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Angus Crookshank</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Eric Esposito</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Eric Esposito</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Eric Esposito</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Eric Esposito</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Jackson Pierson</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Jackson Pierson</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Jackson Pierson</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Jackson Pierson</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Filip Engaras</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Filip Engaras</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Filip Engaras</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Filip Engaras</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">J.Cipollone</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">J.Cipollone</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">J.Cipollone</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">J.Cipollone</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#GG0000">DEFENSE</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#GG0000">DEFENSE</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#GG0000">DEFENSE</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#GG0000">DEFENSE</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Rich Boyd</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Nolan McElhaney</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Nolan McElhaney</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Nolan McElhaney</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Matt Dawson</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Lucas Bahn</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Lucas Bahn</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Lucas Bahn</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Anthony Wyse</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Anthony Wyse</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Max Gildon</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Max Gildon</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Max Gildon</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Benton Maass</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Benton Maass</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Benton Maass</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Ryan Verrier</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Ryan Verrier</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Ryan Verrier</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Ryan Verrier</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Will MacKinnon</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Will MacKinnon</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Will MacKinnon</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Will MacKinnon</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Drew Hickey</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Drew Hickey</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Drew Hickey</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Drew Hickey</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr"></tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#GG0000">GOAL</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#GG0000">GOAL</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#GG0000">GOAL</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#GG0000">GOAL</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Ty Taylor</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Ty Taylor</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Ty Taylor</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Ty Taylor</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Mike Robinson</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Mike Robinson</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Mike Robinson</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Joe Lazzaro</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Joe Lazzaro</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr></table>
 
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Re: UNH Commits & Recruiting: 2017 and Beyond

Lowry: Have you and the UNH coaches agreed on a target date for you to enroll as a freshman at UNH and join the team?

Curran: The UNH coaches and I have agreed on the year of 2020.

I would point out that Miller and Cefalu hopefully have very little scholarship money tied up, so little will become available. Probably just the two Vela/Nazarian.

<div class="cms_table"><table class="cms_table"><tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">2018-19</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">2019-20</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">2020-21</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">2021-22</td>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Marcus Vela</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Chase Stevenson</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Chase Stevenson</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Chase Stevenson</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Ara Nazarian</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Chris Miller</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Frank Cefalu</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Liam Blackburn</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Liam Blackburn</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Tim Stutzle</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Tim Stutzle</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">BVR</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">BVR</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Connor Sweeney</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Connor Sweeney</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Patrick Grasso</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Patrick Grasso</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Aidan Curran</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Aidan Curran</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Justin Fregona</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Justin Fregona</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Marek Wazny</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Marek Wazny</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Joe Sacco</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Joe Sacco</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Zach Jones</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Zach Jones</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Eric MacAdams</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Eric MacAdams</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Eric MacAdams</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Charlie Kelleher</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Charlie Kelleher</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Charlie Kelleher</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Kohei Sato</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Kohei Sato</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Kohei Sato</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Angus Crookshank</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Angus Crookshank</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Angus Crookshank</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Angus Crookshank</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Eric Esposito</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Eric Esposito</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Eric Esposito</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Eric Esposito</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Jackson Pierson</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Jackson Pierson</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Jackson Pierson</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Jackson Pierson</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Filip Engaras</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Filip Engaras</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Filip Engaras</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Filip Engaras</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">J.Cipollone</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">J.Cipollone</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">J.Cipollone</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">J.Cipollone</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#GG0000">DEFENSE</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#GG0000">DEFENSE</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#GG0000">DEFENSE</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#GG0000">DEFENSE</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Rich Boyd</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Nolan McElhaney</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Nolan McElhaney</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Nolan McElhaney</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Matt Dawson</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Lucas Bahn</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Lucas Bahn</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Lucas Bahn</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Anthony Wyse</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Anthony Wyse</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Max Gildon</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Max Gildon</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Max Gildon</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Benton Maass</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Benton Maass</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Benton Maass</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Ryan Verrier</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Ryan Verrier</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Ryan Verrier</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Ryan Verrier</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Will MacKinnon</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Will MacKinnon</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Will MacKinnon</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Will MacKinnon</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Drew Hickey</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Drew Hickey</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Drew Hickey</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Drew Hickey</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr"></tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#GG0000">GOAL</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#GG0000">GOAL</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#GG0000">GOAL</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#GG0000">GOAL</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Ty Taylor</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Ty Taylor</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Ty Taylor</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Ty Taylor</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Mike Robinson</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Mike Robinson</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Mike Robinson</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top" class="cms_table_tr">
<td class="cms_table_td">Joe Lazzaro</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">Joe Lazzaro</td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
<td class="cms_table_td"><font color="#FF0000">TBD</font></td>
</tr></table>

Watcher
Not to split hairs with your spreadsheet, but am I wrong in assuming that Patric G. has received his redshirt year and will only be a sophomore? The website lists him as such. I have always assumed that it had at least a half ride if not more.
 
Re: UNH Commits & Recruiting: 2017 and Beyond


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">02 F David Sacco <a href="https://twitter.com/UNHMHOCKEY?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UNHMHOCKEY</a> hits everything that moves & displays offensive savvy by finding open ice. Brute force demeanor means he creates space & gets the other team off their game. Good reach & strong puck possessor with upside. Former <a href="https://twitter.com/SJP_Hockey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SJP_Hockey</a>, incoming <a href="https://twitter.com/LAHOCKEYISL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LAHOCKEYISL</a> F</p>— Mark Bilotta (@mbilotta) <a href="https://twitter.com/mbilotta/status/1027364185695571974?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2018</a></blockquote>
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