Official Men's Hockey Recruiting Thread

[TheDoggPound]

Thulin's stats yikes! 2-20-1 in 12-13.

 

[WestHartHusk]

Example - http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/men/media/tv.php

Pretty sure HE has a TV deal w/ NBC Sports as well.

That looks like nice exposure.

 

[freescooter]

NESN often carries Hockey East games. Mostly the Boston teams (BC, BU,Northeastern etc), but Maine-Vermont was on last season. I imagine we'll get some coverage.

 

[Pudge]

The goalie recruit says we are building a new rink .... really? When did that get announced?

 

[FDNY99]

The goalie recruit says we are building a new rink .... really? When did that get announced?

Upgrading the rink to a facility that holds 4500 or 5000(I thought it was 5000 but I have seen 4500 tossed out there) minimum was a condition of acceptance into Hockey East. They have to have concrete plans by April 2016. Look for construction to start after basketball facility is finished and some found raising is done. Because of Title IX (facility will be equally shared by men's & women's teams) they only have to raise 1/2 the funds via donations just like they did for the basketball facility...the rest can be bonded. According to the Sports editor of the Daily Campus there is a possibility it may be put on X lot near the new student rec center.

 

[LIUCHusky]

Upgrading the rink to a facility that holds 4500 or 5000(I thought it was 5000 but I have seen 4500 tossed out there) minimum was a condition of acceptance into Hockey East. They have to have concrete plans by April 2016. Look for construction to start after basketball facility is finished and some found raising is done. Because of Title IX (facility will be equally shared by men's & women's teams) they only have to raise 1/2 the funds via donations just like they did for the basketball facility...the rest can be bonded. According to the Sports editor of the Daily Campus there is a possibility it may be put on X lot near the new student rec center.

All of the funding for the basketball practice facility is to come from donations.

 

[FDNY99]

All of the funding for the basketball practice facility is to come from donations.

They have only raised $24 million of the $32 million that place cost to build by donation already...the UCONN Fund is securing financing for the rest...
http://www.foundation.uconn.edu/basketball-2012-10-bdc.html

 

[LIUCHusky]

They have only raised $24 million of the $32 million that place cost to build by donation already...the UCONN Fund is securing financing for the rest...
http://www.foundation.uconn.edu/basketball-2012-10-bdc.html

The goal is to raise all of the money privately. The total cost when all is said and done will be closer to $40m with approximately $27m having raised to date.

 

[huskymedic]

Back on topic

Via Will Moran...

goalmouthradio5:04pm via web
Austrian forward Marco Richter has committed to UConn for 2014 or 2015. Details to follow.

goalmouthradio5:04pm via web
Richter is a late ’95 birthday. 18 year old listed at 6 foot and 181 lbs. Shoots left.

goalmouthradio5:05pm via web
Richter has 62 points (36g, 26a) in 41 games this season.

goalmouthradio5:05pm via web
Richter currently plays in the Austria U20 league with the Lower Austria Stars.

goalmouthradio5:05pm via web
Richter has been with the Lower Austria Stars U20 team since 2011-12, over which time he has racked up 127 points (74g,53a) in 108 games.

 

[mac2351]

Mike McMahon ‏@MikeMcMahonCHN 7h
An NHL scout says that BC High D Ryan Shea has received a lot of Hockey East interest, including Merrimack, UNH, UConn. ECAC teams in, too.

 

[FDNY99]

Minnesota (Benilde-St Margaret) recruits F Spencer Naas and D Johnny Austin talking about why they chose UCONN
http://minnesotahockeymag.com/2014/02/12/overtime-radio-show-2122014/
Starts around 5:42

 

[mac2351]

Miles Gendron ‏@mgendron10 Mar 19
Proud to say that next year I will be playing my junior hockey for the Penticton Vees in the BCHL

Same league Jeff Wight, a UConn commit and probable NHL draft pick this year, plays in. The BCHL is a step below major junior hockey. The BCHL has sent more players to college than any other league in Canada.

Jeff Wight, C – Merritt Centennials (BCHL) A playmaking pivot who sees the ice well and excels at distribution, Wight is essentially a point-per-game player in the B.C. League this season. The UConn commit had the bronze-medal winning goal for Canada West at the World Jr. A Challenge and brings a nice 6-foot-2 frame to the table. Draft eligible in 2014

 

[mac2351]

Ben Freeman: His lanky, 6’4, 180 frame will have pro scouts watching close, though it’s his skill on the puck and nose for the net that will take him well beyond the next level if and when the rest of his body comes through. Leading his NMH Hoggers in scoring this winter.

 

[mac2351]

Tyson McLellan ‏@TysonMcLellan88 1h
Proud to announce my commitment to play D1 hockey at the University of Connecticut. Thanks to everyone for the help and support. #Huskies

Will Moran ‏@goalmouthradio 48m
Tyson is the son of San Jose Sharks head coach Todd McLellan. Should arrive on campus either 2015 or 2016.

Will Moran ‏@goalmouthradio 34m
Tyson has 9 points (4g,5a) in 42 games this season with Waterloo. Forward lists at 5'10'' and 165.

Will Moran ‏@goalmouthradio 35m
Tyson lead the NAPHL last year with 42 points (17g,25a) in 22 GP. Went 84th overall to Waterloo of the USHL.
Son of San Jose Sharks head coach, Todd McLellan. Either a 2015 or 2016 recruit.

 

[mac2351]

From overtheboards.net:

Miles Gendron appears like he could be a home-run for Connecticut if he’s finding his way on defense this quickly.

He recently switched to defenseman. A 2015 commit and playing in the BCHL next year.

 

[mac2351]

2015 recruits Miles Gendron and Jeff Wight rated the 74th and 189th best North American skaters for the upcoming NHL draft in June. Gendron could go as high as the third round.

One Boston-area player who is attracting notice in the scouting community is Rivers School defenseman Miles Gendron. The converted center turned heads at the Select 17 Festival this summer and again at the Beantown Summer Classic with his combination of size (6-2) superb skating/mobility, and strong two-way game. Although raw as can be in the defensive zone and lanky with a lot of filling out to do, his eventual ceiling given his natural offensive instincts and quickness is considerable. We're hearing that NHL scouts are quietly zeroing in on him.
Prep players are tougher to peg in the draft pecking order, but at Red Line, we're believers in players who can skate and possess natural hockey sense as Gendron does. He's one to watch and could set himself up for legitimate draft consideration if he's able to prove himself as an effective blue-liner at both ends of the ice

http://www.jacketscannon.com/2014/4/9/5596802/2014-nhl-draft-final-central-scouting-draft-rankings

 

[hockeyfan44]

2015 recruits Miles Gendron and Jeff Wight rated the 74th and 189th best North American skaters for the upcoming NHL draft in June. Gendron could go as high as the third round.

One Boston-area player who is attracting notice in the scouting community is Rivers School defenseman Miles Gendron. The converted center turned heads at the Select 17 Festival this summer and again at the Beantown Summer Classic with his combination of size (6-2) superb skating/mobility, and strong two-way game. Although raw as can be in the defensive zone and lanky with a lot of filling out to do, his eventual ceiling given his natural offensive instincts and quickness is considerable. We're hearing that NHL scouts are quietly zeroing in on him.
Prep players are tougher to peg in the draft pecking order, but at Red Line, we're believers in players who can skate and possess natural hockey sense as Gendron does. He's one to watch and could set himself up for legitimate draft consideration if he's able to prove himself as an effective blue-liner at both ends of the ice

http://www.jacketscannon.com/2014/4/9/5596802/2014-nhl-draft-final-central-scouting-draft-rankings

With him being projected as a third round pick im guessing he will be on the UConn roster for next season 2014-2015 ?

 

[mac2351]

Both are projected to be at UConn for the 2015-16 season. Gendron is playing in the BCHL next season. Outside chance Wight comes this season.

 

[hockeyfan44]

Both are projected to be at UConn for the 2015-16 season. Gendron is playing in the BCHL next season. Outside chance Wight comes this season.

Okays thanks for the updates. I was guessing if they were going to be NHL Draft pics and they were rated higher than Segalla in the final rankings that they would both be here for next year 2014-2015 season?

 

[huskymedic]

David Drake ‏@DDrake03 21m
Proud to announce that I have committed to play my college hockey at the University of Connecticut! Excited for the journey!! #Huskies

1995 DOB 6-4 Defenseman from Naperville IL. (seen multiple reports of weight anywhere from 185 to 220 )

7th round draft pick of the flyers in 2013.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=219791

 

[huskymedic]

David Drake ‏@DDrake03 21m
Proud to announce that I have committed to play my college hockey at the University of Connecticut! Excited for the journey!! #Huskies

1995 DOB 6-4 Defenseman from Naperville IL. (seen multiple reports of weight anywhere from 185 to 220 )

7th round draft pick of the flyers in 2013.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=219791

goalmouthradio3:59pm via Web
Drake is expected to arrive in Storrs either 2014 or 2015.

Edit add:
SBNCollegePuck5:24pm via SB Nation
Philadelphia Flyers prospect David Drake of Des Moines Buccaneers commits to @UConnMHOC @DDrake03 @bucshockeysbn.to/1kkBCBA

 

[huskymedic]

“@russbites: UConn keeping at for its upgrade to HE as adds shutdown D-man David Drake '95 (Des Moines). '13 7th rder of Flyers. Will do 1 more USHL yr.”

“@russbites: Word I hear on Drake is with added strength and weight will take his game to a new level. UConn & Flyers might have caught a sleeper.”

 

[huskymedic]

jxnmitchell11:33am via Twitter for iPhone
When he signs, Drake gives #UConn a second NHL prospect on the blueline. Rising sophomore Ryan Segalla (4th round, 2013) being the other.

 

[huskymedic]

Know that NLI hasn't been signed but...

2016 Commit Liam Murphy (Avon Old Farms/CT Wolves)

USHRhockey
6:28pm via Web​

6-0/190 lb. Avon Old Farms power forward Liam Murphy, a 10th grader and a '98, has committed to UConn(fall '16). A huge get for the Huskies.

goalmouthradio
6:30pm via Web​

Murphy is UConn's first big time in-state recruit. It's a major get for Connecticut.

OTBPuckWatch
6:43pm via Web​

98 F Liam Murphy commits to UConn - busy month for the Huskies. A newcomer to Avon (NE-Prep) this year, has a lot of upside and work ethic.

Also:http://www.courant.com/sports/colle...chooses-uconn-hockey-20131015,0,6333841.story
>>The UConn men's hockey program has landed an oral commitment from the most sought after high school sophomore in the state. Forward Liam Murphy of Avon Old Farms is also one of the most highly-rated sophomore players in the nation, according to some prospect lists.<<

“@goalmouthradio: UConn commit Liam Murphy goes in the 4th round to Waterloo in the USHL Draft. Goes 56th overall.”

 

[huskymedic]

JeffCoxSBNation 12:57pm via Web
UConn recruit and Rivers F/D Miles Gendron selected by Green Bay in 11th rd of USHL Phase II Draft. 2014 NHL Draft target.