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Supposedly a recruit who is a soph at Avon Old Farms Acad. who is considered a top notch recruit committed to UConn a few months ago.
 
ucjoet said:
Any idea on how good this class is. How does this rank vs past UConn classes and also against our future Hockey East competition. I literally have zero knowledge on college hockey recruiting. But if I was to guess I would say it is UConn best class ever , but not yet up to par to other Hockey east teams. Any info would be appreciated
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Most likely at the very bottom. Look at the competition. This is going to take a while to build.

http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/hoc...ine-bu-unh-providence-notre-dame-northeastern
 
Any word yet on UConn's plans for a on-campus rink? I saw at one point that a spring announcement was expected. As long as UConn due to lack of facilities and/or political issues does not plan to keep the hockey team in Hartford for the long-term, I will be happy.
 
Mr. Conehead said:
Any word yet on UConn's plans for a on-campus rink? I saw at one point that a spring announcement was expected. As long as UConn due to lack of facilities and/or political issues does not plan to keep the hockey team in Hartford for the long-term, I will be happy.
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It's going to cost a lot of money, a lot. With bball facility still not paid for, going to be tough to see it soon.
 
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upstater said:
It's going to cost a lot of money, a lot. With bball facility still not paid for, going to be tough to see it soon.
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They have to have plans and a date project will start by either the spring of 2014 or 2015 per the requirements of their HE membership.
 
ucjoet said:
Any idea on how good this class is. How does this rank vs past UConn classes and also against our future Hockey East competition. I literally have zero knowledge on college hockey recruiting. But if I was to guess I would say it is UConn best class ever , but not yet up to par to other Hockey east teams. Any info would be appreciated
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I think that is probably a fair assessment. Big upgrade for UConn but probably lower than most Hockey East programs. Still some very good hockey players in this group.
 
FDNY99 said:
They have to have plans and a date project will start by either the spring of 2014 or 2015 per the requirements of their HE membership.
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Thanks. I just read a story on the Courant that Malloy is shaking the NHL tree for Hartford again. I think he’s fishing for more money for the XL. I do not belevie that Hartford is big enough to support an NHL team, not with 4 teams (Bruins, Rangers, Islanders, Devils) all within a 2 hour drive. The only counter-argument I have is that Hartford makes more sense as a NHL team than Phoenix, Tampa, Miami, etc. Plus, even after a multi-million dollar renovation can the XL host a NHL team today. Too small, too old, and not enough suites.
 
Mr. Conehead said:
Thanks. I just read a story on the Courant that Malloy is shaking the NHL tree for Hartford again. I think he’s fishing for more money for the XL. I do not belevie that Hartford is big enough to support an NHL team, not with 4 teams (Bruins, Rangers, Islanders, Devils) all within a 2 hour drive. The only counter-argument I have is that Hartford makes more sense as a NHL team than Phoenix, Tampa, Miami, etc. Plus, even after a multi-million dollar renovation can the XL host a NHL team today. Too small, too old, and not enough suites.
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Honestly, I think Hartford's chance at an NHL team started to go away when the Devils built a new arena in Newark and evaporated completely the second the broke ground on Barclays in Brooklyn.
 
IMind said:
Honestly, I think Hartford's chance at an NHL team started to go away when the Devils built a new arena in Newark and evaporated completely the second the broke ground on Barclays in Brooklyn.
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How? Would those teams ever leave their respective regions (L.I/NYC) for Hartford? there was little chance of Islanders going to Connecticut, or Devils leaving NJ... so I don't think it makes much of a difference.

It would be nice for Hartford to have an NHL team... but they gotta build a new arena and I don't know how much of a market their is in CT for pro sports. The state seems to be split between Bos/NYC teams... but if they ever do, imagine how great that would be for Connecticut M&W Basketball/Ice Hockey!
 
ecasadoSBU said:
How? Would those teams ever leave their respective regions (L.I/NYC) for Hartford? there was little chance of Islanders going to Connecticut, or Devils leaving NJ... so I don't think it makes much of a difference.

It would be nice for Hartford to have an NHL team... but they gotta build a new arena and I don't know how much of a market their is in CT for pro sports. The state seems to be split between Bos/NYC teams... but if they ever do, imagine how great that would be for Connecticut M&W Basketball/Ice Hockey!
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I don't think the NHL would put a new team in here with so many teams already... and when the Devils and Islanders arena situations stabilized the chances of them relocating diminished.
The Devils absolutely were in trouble. They still don't draw particularly well. Heck there was talk this summer about the Devils moving to Seattle.If Hartford had a viable arena sooner there was probably a decent chance. The Devil's actually have a bit of the same thing you point to in CT. Split fans between the Rangers and the Flyers.

While I'd love to see a new arena in Hartford and a new NHL team. I'd rather they spend the money on a nice new facility in Storrs like a kicked up version of Quinnipiac's facility.
 
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Mr. Conehead said:
Any word yet on UConn's plans for a on-campus rink? I saw at one point that a spring announcement was expected. As long as UConn due to lack of facilities and/or political issues does not plan to keep the hockey team in Hartford for the long-term, I will be happy.
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The associated press had a story about Uconn being in the process of creating a master development plan to be completed in the next year. The hockey arena was mentioned in it as being part of that plan. That tells me we are at least a year of planning away from being ready to start constructing an arena.
 
specialisthusky said:
The associated press had a story about Uconn being in the process of creating a master development plan to be completed in the next year. The hockey arena was mentioned in it as being part of that plan.
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"Even planned development that isn't part of the Next Generation project, such as the siting of a new on-campus hockey arena or baseball stadium, will be part of the master plan, Cruickshank said."

"The school's board of trustees approved spending $2 million to help develop a master plan to determine what UConn will look like for the next 100 years. The plan, which is expected to be ready in a year, will encompass everything from deciding where to place buildings, to creating a better traffic flow, and creating a look and feel that will pull the campus together."

More information directly from UCONN:
 
Da_Aisijimo_Gou said:
Future Huskies' Icemen Excerpt from linked article:

"Dec. 4, 2013 STORRS, Conn. – Head coach Mike Cavanaugh and the University of Connecticut men’s hockey program announced that seven student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent during the fall early signing period to play for the Huskies. Jeff Wight (Coquitlam, British Columbia), Corey Ronan (Franklin, Mass.), Will Golonka (Carlisle, Mass.), Jesse Schwartz (Toronto, Ontario), Miles Gendron (Shrewsbury, Mass.), Derrick Pratt (Mount Hermon, Mass.) and Karl El-Mir (Greenfield Park, Quebec) have all committed to attend UConn."
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A kid from Franklin, cool. I've lived in Franklin the last 10+ years. And another from Shrewsbury and Carlisle, he's hitting suburban Boston pretty well.

Looks like Ronan's dad played for the Canadiens and Corey made the USA Select under 18 team. Not bad.
 
Thinking 2016/2017 commit?

WillGarin16 8:23pm via Twitter for iPhone
I'm proud to announce my commitment to play hockey at The University of Connecticut! Thanks everyone who helped me along the way #Huskies

goalmouthradio8:39pm via Web
Garin is a 16 year old forward, (1997) forward from Minnesota. Currently stands at 5'9'' and 161 lbs.

goalmouthradio8:43pm via Web
Garin was selected in the 21st round of the USHL, 302nd overall in the 2nd tier of the draft by the Tri-City Storm.

goalmouthradio8:44pm via Web
Here's a look at Garin's USHL draft video:youtube.com/watch?v=u6OTcv…

russbites9:40pm via Twitter for iPhone
Will Garin '97 (Holy Family Catholic) commits to UConn. Smaller fwd w/ good offensive skill sets. Gersich is another out of HFC program
 
huskymedic said:
Thinking 2016/2017 commit?

WillGarin16 8:23pm via Twitter for iPhone
I'm proud to announce my commitment to play hockey at The University of Connecticut! Thanks everyone who helped me along the way #Huskies

goalmouthradio8:39pm via Web
Garin is a 16 year old forward, (1997) forward from Minnesota. Currently stands at 5'9'' and 161 lbs.

goalmouthradio8:43pm via Web
Garin was selected in the 21st round of the USHL, 302nd overall in the 2nd tier of the draft by the Tri-City Storm.

goalmouthradio8:44pm via Web
Here's a look at Garin's USHL draft video:youtube.com/watch?v=u6OTcv…

russbites9:40pm via Twitter for iPhone
Will Garin '97 (Holy Family Catholic) commits to UConn. Smaller fwd w/ good offensive skill sets. Gersich is another out of HFC program
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Article: http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/col...2014/1/29/5360118/will-garin-commits-to-uconn

>>Garin, now in his sophomore season, has been a regular in the Holy Family line-up since he was an eighth grader. This season, Garin has posted a 12-14-26 scoring line through 12 games with the Fire. This past fall, he played in the Upper Midwest Elite League with Team Southwest, where he registered 5-4-9 in 18 league games. Garin was ranked third among sophomores in SBN College Hockey's most recent ranking of Minnesota high school players.

Garin is a fine pick-up for the UConn hockey program, and reflects the changing hockey culture at the school as they move to Hockey East next season, and works towards offering the maximum 18 full scholarships permitted by the NCAA.<<
 
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So presumably he has 2 more high school years, plus a year in the USHL or somewhere similar before he shows up wearing National Flag Blue & white. Is that right? I guess I haven't followed the details of recruiting that closely but it seems bizarre to be signing high school sophomores...
 
I don't mean to imply that Garin isn't a great pick up. Sounds like he is. Just that the process is somewhat odd.
 
freescooter said:
So presumably he has 2 more high school years, plus a year in the USHL or somewhere similar before he shows up wearing National Flag Blue & white. Is that right? I guess I haven't followed the details of recruiting that closely but it seems bizarre to be signing high school sophomores...
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freescooter said:
I don't mean to imply that Garin isn't a great pick up. Sounds like he is. Just that the process is somewhat odd.
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The more I follow it - it is the most bizarre of all of the college sports (between Preps, Juniors, Draft, etc).

Liam Murphy is another 2016 kid who is already committed.
 
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Cav and boys on a bit of a Minnesota recruiting roll...

2014/2015 commit?

USHRhockey3:01pm via web
5-10/180 lb. Benilde-St. Margaret's senior F Spencer Naas has committed to UConn for this fall ('14). Strong skater; leads team in scoring.

goalmouthradio3:18pm via Twitter for Android
Spencer Naas has committed to UConn. Strong skater, top 10 in points in Minnesota High school. Has crossed 200 career points already

goalmouthradio3:26pm via Twitter for Android
Naas had reportedly been on the radar of Wisconsin, to give a benchmark of other schools interested in landing him.

goalmouthradio3:33pm via Twitter for Android
UMass-Amherst was also in on trying to land Naas. Minutemen couldn't land him over Huskies.

OTBPuckWatch3:52pm via web
95 F Spencer Naas (Benilde-St. Margaret's) commits to Connecticut. Electrifying skater, skilled in creating offense. H/T @goalmouthradio

OTBPuckWatch3:54pm via web
Two big looks into the Minnesota High School ranks for Connecticut, picking up Will Garin (Holy Family) and now Spencer Naas (Benilde).

http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/col...14/1/30/5362354/spencer-naas-commits-to-uconn
 
So, who wants to offer up some insight into how hockey recruiting works. I'm trying to ramp up my interest as we get ready for Hockey East.

We landed a couple of Minn. kids this week and it seems like they're legit....but I have no idea

Are there rankings of kids by class? like hoops and football.
Do some of them play elsewhere between high school and enrolling in college?
 
uconndennis said:
So, who wants to offer up some insight into how hockey recruiting works. I'm trying to ramp up my interest as we get ready for Hockey East.

We landed a couple of Minn. kids this week and it seems like they're legit....but I have no idea

Are there rankings of kids by class? like hoops and football.
Do some of them play elsewhere between high school and enrolling in college?
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I'm not an expert but here are a couple of sites to start you off.

http://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/recruits/

http://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/recruits/list/Atlantic-Hockey/1/conf

http://overtheboards.net/college-hockey-recruiting-rankings/

http://www.ushr.com/

The majority of kids coming out of high school either do a PG year (if they don't migrate to a prep school before graduating HS) or play junior hockey. They have a lot of options. It's a tough follow.

More general college hockey site - http://www.uscho.com/
 
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I don't follow it that closely but it is a little bit complicated for those reasons and because it isn't uncommon for players to change plans at the last minute. UConn has a kid on this year's team, Segalla, who originally supposed to spend the year in Junior hockey. At the last minute he and Cavanaugh decided he was ready and he enrolled at UConn.

The other thing is recruiting is really changing for UConn. In the past the Huskies landed a lot of older guys who were playing their last Jr seasons as well as a lot of borderline talent. they often brought in 10-11 guys since with no scholarships, they were always trying to recruit over guys. Not to say they didn't land some pretty solid guys. But they had to go through a lot of players to get them. They also took some "damaged goods" and hoped they'd work out. I remember a goalie from a few years ago who was considered a very high prospect as a high school player until he was badly injured and fell off the radar. Marshall kept in touch and he came to UConn and was a very solid goal tender, at times brilliant. Then he got re-injured and never came back. Most of their guys were unheralded players who wanted a shot to play D1 Hockey. UConn would have a handful of recruits then at the end of the season, they'd announce a whole slew of players. Hockey East with 18 rides is a whole different animal and you are already seeing the results. Smaller classes.
Guys lined up for 15-16-17.
 
The biggest thing that now needs to be done is the building of the on-campus arena/hockey facility. My hope is that they build a stand alone facility with strength and conditioning facilities, sports medical facilities, and team lounges (separate facilities for men's & women's teams). That will be the deciding factor in where the ceiling goes for the program in HE.
 
Unless I missed it, I would be looking for them to sign a goalie somewhere along the way to join the program next season. A little surprised they don't have anybody. Right now they have 3, but Grogan graduates and Cunumale has never faced a shot as far as I know. Robbie Nichols looks like a pretty nice player, but you can't go into a season without any backup. Teams typically carry 3.
 
huskymedic said:
goalmouthradio
11:44am via Twitter for Android​
Corey Ronan commits to UConn. Details to follow.

>>Ronan is a small forward most known for his speed. He's the son of Ed Ronan, a former Boston University star who was drafted and played for several years with the Montreal Canadiens. His cousin, Matt, is currently a senior forward at Boston University. His father was high school teammates of Cavanaugh.

Ronan played for the United States at the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. His USHL rights are owned by the Muskegon Lumberjacks. It is assumed he'll spend next season playing in either the USHL or the newly formed USPHL.<<
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I live in Franklin, MA, where Ronan is from. There was a nice article about his dad in the local (free) paper last week, talking about his time with the Canadiens and local community involvement. I suspect Corey will be pretty well prepared, and I'm glad to see the Franklin connection paying off. Peter Laviolette is from Franklin too.
 
freescooter said:
The other thing is recruiting is really changing for UConn.
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I am told by someone close to BC that Cavanaugh's biggest strength is recruiting and he should have a strong HE program by year 4. Buckle up.
 
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