2007 U.S. WJC Evaluation Camp roster announced

[Rabid Ranger]

I put this on the International Tournaments forum as well, but this board gets more play:

http://www.usahockey.com/uploadedFi...t_USA_Hockey/Menu_News/JrEvalCamp07roster.doc

A fair amount of CHL representation for once, including Sanguinetti, who was previously on the poop list.

Click to read more...

 

[CertifiedPublicGuin]

I wonder if that's the new measurement taken on Kane, perhaps from the combine... if so, it looks like he may have added an inch or so. Looks like a pretty good list of players. They are looking for some more intangibles IMO with having Strait on that list and not a Carl Sneep who has a bit more size and skill.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

I'm not that familiar with T.J. Galiardi's background (besides having a good year at Dartmouth). Does he have an American parent?

 

[Superfly Jimmy Snuka]

no Nigel Williams?...woulda though he'd get atleast an invite

 

[timlap]

Very interesting to see. Thanks.

This a minor quibble, but will USA Hockey ever switch to using good old HTML to display their stats and rosters?

 

[VINMONTY]

So '88 are the cut-off this year so does that mean no '88 can try-out for the '09 team? Just wondering if someone like Nick Bonino has a strong year at BU, could he get a tryout next year - similar to Ben Smith, TJ Galiardi, Doug Rogers, Tony Romano, etc.

 

[dank]

that link didn't work for me, so i downloaded it myself and here i'm posting it.. the link for the doc is here too:

http://www.usahockey.com/uploadedFiles/USAHockey/Menu_About_USA_Hockey/Menu_News/JrEvalCamp07roster.doc

GOALTENDERS (5)
Name Ht (cm) Wt (kg) Birthdate S/C Hometown 2007-08 Team (League)
Thomas McCollum 6-1 (185) 198 (90) 12/7/89 L Sanborn, N.Y. Guelph Storm (OHL)
Joe Palmer* 6-1 (185) 205 (93) 2/19/88 L Yorkville, N.Y. The Ohio State University (CCHA)
Kent Patterson 6-1 (185) 180 (82) 9/15/89 R Plymouth, Minn. Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL)
Jeremy Smith 6-0 (183) 159 (72) 4/13/89 L Brownstown, Mich. Plymouth (OHL)
Josh Unice 6-1 (185) 172 (82) 6/24/89 L Toledo, Ohio Bowling Green State University (CCHA)

DEFENSEMEN (16)
Jonathon Blum 6-1 (185) 170 (77) 1/30/89 R Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. Vancouver (WHL)
T.J. Brennan 6-0 (183) 198 (90) 4/3/89 L Willingbord, N.J. St. John’s (QMJHL)
Ian Cole 6-1 (185) 211 (96) 2/21/89 L Ann Arbor, Mich. University of Notre Dame (CCHA)
Cade Fairchild 5-10 (178) 184 (83) 1/15/89 L Duluth, Minn. University of Minnesota (WCHA)
David Fischer* 6-3 (191) 192 (87) 2/19/88 R Apple Valley, Minn. University of Minnesota (WCHA)
Jamie McBain^* 6-1 (185) 186 (84) 2/25/88 R Faribault, Minn. University of Wisconsin (WCHA)
Ryan McDonagh 6-1 (185) 200 (91) 6/13/89 L Arden Hills, Minn. University of Wisconsin (WCHA)
Kevin Montgomery* 6-2 (188) 185 (84) 4/4/88 L Rochester, N.Y. London (OHL)
Trent Palm 6-0 (183) 195 (88) 6/10/88 R Edina, Minn. University of Minnesota Duluth (WCHA)
Kevin Quick 6-1 (185) 185 (84) 3/29/88 L Tonawanda, N.Y. University of Michigan (CCHA)
Mike Ratchuk* 5-11 (180) 177 (80) 2/20/88 L Buffalo, N.Y. Michigan State University (HEA)
Teddy Ruth 6-1 (185) 200 (91) 2/14/89 R Naperville, Ill. University of Notre Dame (CCHA)
Bob Sanguinetti 6-2 (188) 185 (84) 2/29/88 R Lumberton, N.J. Owen Sound (OHL)
Kevin Shattenkirk 6-1 (185) 190 (86) 1/29/89 R New Rochelle, N.Y. Boston University (HEA)
Brian Strait* 6-1 (185) 200 (91) 1/4/88 L Waltham, Mass. Boston University (HEA)
Chris Summers* 6-2 (188) 185 (84) 2/5/88 L Milan, Mich. University of Michigan (CCHA)

FORWARDS (24)
Mark Arcobello 5-9 (175) 170 (77) 8/12/88 R Milford, Conn. Yale University (ECACHL)
Mike Carman^* 6-0 (183) 183 (83) 4/14/88 L Apple Valley, Minn. University of Minnesota (WCHA)
Brian Day 6-0 (183) 186 (84) 8/4/88 R Boston, Mass. Colgate University (ECACHL)
Ryan Flynn* 6-3 (191) 210 (95) 3/22/88 R Lino Lakes, Minn. University of Minnesota (WCHA)
T.J. Galiardi 6-2 (188) 180 (82) 4/22/88 L Calgary, Alberta Dartmouth College (ECACHL)
Blake Geoffrion^* 6-1 (185) 192 (87) 2/3/88 L Brentwood, Tenn. University of Wisconsin (WCHA)
Patrick Kane^* 5-10 (178) 166 (75) 11/19/88 L Buffalo, N.Y. London (OHL)
Peter Mueller^*%& 6-2 (188) 194 (88) 4/14/88 R Bloomington, Minn. Everett (WHL)
Kyle Okposo^* 6-0 (183) 200 (91) 4/16/88 R St. Paul, Minn. University of Minnesota (WCHA)
Max Pacioretty 6-2 (188) 205 (93) 11/20/88 L New Canaan, Ct. University of Michigan (CCHA)
Luke Popko 5-10 (178) 200 (91) 3/29/88 L Skillman, N.J. Boston University (HEA)
Rhett Rakhshani* 5-10 (178) 170 (77) 3/6/88 R Huntington Beach, Calif. University of Denver (WCHA)
Doug Rogers 6-1 (185) 195 (88) 1/20/88 R Watertown, Mass. Harvard University (ECACHL)
Tony Romano 5-10 (178) 170 (77) 1/5/88 R Smithtown, N.Y. Colgate University (ECACHL)
Tyler Ruegsegger 5-11 (180) 180 (82) 1/19/88 R Lakewood, Colo. University of Denver (WCHA)
Matt Rust 5-10 (178) 188 (85) 3/23/89 L Bloomfield Hills, Mich. University of Michigan (CCHA)
Ben Ryan 6-0 (183) 195 (88) 10/16/88 R Brighton, Mich. University of Notre Dame (CCHA)
Jordan Schroeder 5-8 (172) 165 (75) 9/29/90 R Lakeville, Minn. U.S. National Under-18 Team
Ben Smith 5-11 (180) 195 (88) 7/11/88 R Avon, Conn. Boston College (HEA)
Bill Sweatt^* 6-0 (183) 187 (85) 9/21/88 L Elburn, Ill. Colorado College (WCHA)
Eric Tangradi 6-3 (191) 205 (93) 2/10/89 L Philadelphia, Pa. Belleville (OHL)
James vanRiemsdyk^ 6-3 (191) 190 (86) 5/4/89 L Middletown, N.J. U.S. National Under-18 Team
Patrick White 6-1 (185) 186 (84) 1/20/89 R Grand Rapids, Minn. University of Minnesota (WCHA)
Colin Wilson 6-1 (185) 205 (93) 10/20/89 L Greenwich, Conn. Boston University (HEA)

 

[40oz]

No Petrecki?

 

[montreal]

So '88 are the cut-off this year so does that mean no '88 can try-out for the '09 team? Just wondering if someone like Nick Bonino has a strong year at BU, could he get a tryout next year - similar to Ben Smith, TJ Galiardi, Doug Rogers, Tony Romano, etc.

Yes no '88's for the '09 team. Think of the wjc's in birth years. last years wjc's '07-'87. Meaning no player born in '86 could play in the tournament. '08-'88 meaning no player born in '87 can play in the next wjc. '09-'89 meaning no player in '88 can play. '10-'90... etc...

 

[Guy Flaming]

So the recently named top USA Junior player of the Year Jeff Petry doesn't even get an invite? Colour me surprised and confused.

 

[orangeandblack]

no nick petrecki, jimmy hayes, mike hoeffel, ryan hayes, jimmy o'brien, mitch wahl.

that list is really weak

 

[X-SHARKIE]

When and where will this camp be?

 

[nanzenkills]

No Tommy Cross either, I see...

If this team struggles, I think the selection committee might be heavily scrutinized for their choices, as there are some seemingly excellent candidates (Hayes, Petrecki, O'Brien, Wahl) not on the list. Good to see that they did include Schroeder and Wilson as candidates, I'd like to see if they can keep up with the older guys.

 

[orangeandblack]

most of these guys are fillers...............theres 5 players from the worst major conference in ncaa hockey, the only legit one is tony romano.


the defense will be good. even if they dont pick the right guys, they still cant screw it up too much with what they have to choose from.

 

[John E. Ringo]

So the recently named top USA Junior player of the Year Jeff Petry doesn't even get an invite? Colour me surprised and confused.

Jeff Petry, DOB 9 Dec 1987; therefore not eligible for the 2007-08 World U-20 Championships.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

most of these guys are fillers...............theres 5 players from the worst major conference in ncaa hockey, the only legit one is tony romano.


the defense will be good. even if they dont pick the right guys, they still cant screw it up too much with what they have to choose from.

Yeah, I'm kind of surprised by some of the choices at forward, although if all of the eligible returnees are able to play, it might not be a big deal. I can see the following as shoo-ins:

Okposo
Mueller
Kane
vanRiemsdyk
Geoffrion
Sweatt
Carman

 

[Pipeandin]

Biggest suprise on the whole list: No Erik Johnson?

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Biggest suprise on the whole list: No Erik Johnson?

USA Hockey was told one of two things:

1) Don't bother, Johnson will be with the Blues all year and won't be released.

2) Johnson is still a possibility for the WJC team, but will be involved in Blues related training throughout the summer so don't expect him at the camp.

 

[Zim]

If Kane has actually put on that much weight i think he will be taken first. Looking at him in his interviews after the combine there is still a fair bit of filling out to do as well. Shows he's been working hard to improve his strength/size and coaches always love to see a guy who is working hard to be in top condition. It is also not impossible that he could gain an extra inch in height over the next year or two. He could end up being a decently sized played for the new NHL.

 

[Guy Flaming]

Jeff Petry, DOB 9 Dec 1987; therefore not eligible for the 2007-08 World U-20 Championships.

Damn that Math! Thanks.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

If Kane has actually put on that much weight i think he will be taken first. Looking at him in his interviews after the combine there is still a fair bit of filling out to do as well. Shows he's been working hard to improve his strength/size and coaches always love to see a guy who is working hard to be in top condition. It is also not impossible that he could gain an extra inch in height over the next year or two. He could end up being a decently sized played for the new NHL.

Kane was noted for being very fit and defined at the Combine. He'll never be very big, but I don't see his size or strength being an issue at the NHL level.