OT: Some Summer Hockey to fill the void

[7:11 of OT]

Since it is the down time for the NHL, I thought I would provide some updates from the 2014 Chowder Cup Showcase in the Boston Area. 60 teams, about 1200 players representing leagues from the OHL, QMJHL, USHL, NAHL, EHL, MJHL and some ACHA and NCAA players.

While there is a big swing in talent and level of play, it is notable that some teams have come with pretty stacked rosters - Sonny Milano, Dan LaFontaine, Brandon Fortunato (and other NTDP players) are all on one roster! Other rosters are completely made up of Q or OHL teams.

Should be some interesting and fun hockey, so I figured I would share a few updates. If anyone else from the board is in the area, let me know and maybe we can meet at one of the 3 rinks hosting the showcase.

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[scott99]

7:11, interested in your take on Dan Lafontaine, I noticed he was never drafted or went the major junior ranks.

 

[seabass45]

There's something called the Chowder Cup Showcase? That's amazing.

 

[scott99]

There's something called the Chowder Cup Showcase? That's amazing.

I prefer chowder in a sourdough bread bowl, but, oh well.

 

[seabass45]

You can't eat chowder out of this trophy though.

 

[7:11 of OT]

7:11, interested in your take on Dan Lafontaine, I noticed he was never drafted or went the major junior ranks.

He is an interesting player. Skilled skater, a little undersized (sound familiar?) and is committed to Canisius. What has held him back IMO is his compete level. No where close to his father. It will be interesting to see how played against the older ncaa players, but that push him out altogether if he doesn't elevate the compete level.

 

[7:11 of OT]

There's something called the Chowder Cup Showcase? That's amazing.

If you look at the rosters, it's actually a relatively high end showcase. Lots of scouts from all levels. Said hello to Colin McDonald who I think is from around here. He was working out on ice.

 

[7:11 of OT]

After one period (they play two 25 minute periods) Milano's team is up 7-1 (Sonny with 1 goal 2 assists). This team also has Adam Fox (Syosset - commit to Harvard), Jeremy Bracco and others. Very deep team making the other team look silly.