2014-2015 CIS Recruits Thread

[UNB Bruins Fan]

McGill second best offensive d-man last year, Samuel Carrier, leaves the team for LNAH.

Fortunately for the Redmen, they got three d-men in their recruting class, cause they're losing Carrier and Ryan McKiernan.

Tough loss for McGill, especially at this point in the summer.

Also, Adam Rossignol (Portland, WHL) commits to UBC.
https://twitter.com/therozzdogg/status/503369558389190656

 

[SnipeShow91]

D- Liam Maaskant who committed with Queen's, will de-commit and play his OA year with Kitchener as Barrie traded him there yesterday.

 

[AdamMcg83]

Waterloo has announced the addition of Matt Kennedy (Syracuse, AHL/Fort Wayne, ECHL). Kennedy is a former captain of Guelph (OHL) and a 5th rd pick of the Carolina Hurricanes. Kennedy enrolled last season and practiced with this team while he served his redshirt season, so he's eligible to play right away. Should be a huge addition for the Warriors.

Full story: http://www.varsity.uwaterloo.ca/news/2014/8/26/MHOCKEY_0826141822.aspx
Video: http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=425738&binId=1.1147261&playlistPageNum=1

 

[leafhky88]

Waterloo has announced the addition of Matt Kennedy (Syracuse, AHL/Fort Wayne, ECHL). Kennedy is a former captain of Guelph (OHL) and a 5th rd pick of the Carolina Hurricanes. Kennedy enrolled last season and practiced with this team while he served his redshirt season, so he's eligible to play right away. Should be a huge addition for the Warriors.

Full story: http://www.varsity.uwaterloo.ca/news/2014/8/26/MHOCKEY_0826141822.aspx
Video: http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=425738&binId=1.1147261&playlistPageNum=1

Another solid recruit, to go along with their top notch players/recruits like Behenna, Larson, Lorentz, Chappell, Moffat, Underwood etc.

The interview was impressive as well. His program (5 Year Business - Accounting) is demanding, and for accounting, is likely the strongest in the country. In the national accounting exam, Waterloo typically lands more people on the honour roll by itself than the total of all schools in most provinces.

 

[AdamMcg83]

Another solid recruit, to go along with their top notch players/recruits like Behenna, Larson, Lorentz, Chappell, Moffat, Underwood etc.

The interview was impressive as well. His program (5 Year Business - Accounting) is demanding, and for accounting, is likely the strongest in the country. In the national accounting exam, Waterloo typically lands more people on the honour roll by itself than the total of all schools in most provinces.

Kennedy is an extremely smart guy who - despite getting very good grades in year 1 - almost decided to leave the program because he wasn't sure it was the right fit for him. He ultimately decided that he wanted to continue, and the Warriors will be benefactors of his decision on the ice.

 

[wings5]

Anything on Laurentian Voyageurs recruits?

 

[SP Saskatuned]

Here's a look at a list of U of S newcomers for 2014:

G Jordan Cooke (Kelowna Rockets, WHL)
D Jordan Fransoo (Victoria Royals,WHL)
D Jesse Forsberg (Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL)
D Brett Plouffe (Dalhousie University CIS, Tri-City Americans WHL)
D Tyler Borstmayer (Weyburn Red Wings, SJHL/ Regina Pats WHL)
D David Stumborg (Humboldt Broncos, SJHL)
D Brandon Kuse (Notre Dame Hounds SJHL).
F Rhyse Dieno (Red Deer Rebels WHL)
F Michael Sofillas (Lethbridge Hurricanes, WHL/Dauphin Kings, MJHL),
F Parker Thomas (100-point season with Selkirk Steelers, MJHL)
F Tayler Thompson (RBC champion Yorkton Terriers, SJHL).
F Cam Blair (Battlefords North Stars/Flin Flon Bombers, SJHL)
F Jeremy Margeson (Canmore Eagles, AJHL)
F Calder Neufeld (Estevan Bruins, SJHL)

 

[Drummer]

Here's a look at a list of U of S newcomers for 2014:

G Jordan Cooke (Kelowna Rockets, WHL)
D Jordan Fransoo (Victoria Royals,WHL)
D Jesse Forsberg (Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL)
D Brett Plouffe (Dalhousie University CIS, Tri-City Americans WHL)
D Tyler Borstmayer (Weyburn Red Wings, SJHL/ Regina Pats WHL)
D David Stumborg (Humboldt Broncos, SJHL)
D Brandon Kuse (Notre Dame Hounds SJHL).
F Rhyse Dieno (Red Deer Rebels WHL)
F Michael Sofillas (Lethbridge Hurricanes, WHL/Dauphin Kings, MJHL),
F Parker Thomas (100-point season with Selkirk Steelers, MJHL)
F Tayler Thompson (RBC champion Yorkton Terriers, SJHL).
F Cam Blair (Battlefords North Stars/Flin Flon Bombers, SJHL)
F Jeremy Margeson (Canmore Eagles, AJHL)
F Calder Neufeld (Estevan Bruins, SJHL)

14 - are you kidding me? That's more than 1/2 the team. Are all of them expect to play?

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

Here's a look at a list of U of S newcomers for 2014:

G Jordan Cooke (Kelowna Rockets, WHL)
D Jordan Fransoo (Victoria Royals,WHL)
D Jesse Forsberg (Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL)
D Brett Plouffe (Dalhousie University CIS, Tri-City Americans WHL)
D Tyler Borstmayer (Weyburn Red Wings, SJHL/ Regina Pats WHL)
D David Stumborg (Humboldt Broncos, SJHL)
D Brandon Kuse (Notre Dame Hounds SJHL).
F Rhyse Dieno (Red Deer Rebels WHL)
F Michael Sofillas (Lethbridge Hurricanes, WHL/Dauphin Kings, MJHL),
F Parker Thomas (100-point season with Selkirk Steelers, MJHL)
F Tayler Thompson (RBC champion Yorkton Terriers, SJHL).
F Cam Blair (Battlefords North Stars/Flin Flon Bombers, SJHL)
F Jeremy Margeson (Canmore Eagles, AJHL)
F Calder Neufeld (Estevan Bruins, SJHL)

Who isn't coming back this year? They must be losing quite a few guys if they recruited that many??

 

[SP Saskatuned]

Who isn't coming back this year? They must be losing quite a few guys if they recruited that many??

Among the forwards not returning are grads Derek Hulak (AHL), Brennan Bosch, Andrew Bailey and Kenton Dulle, plus Ryan McDonald, Cody Smuk (who is battling cancer) and Finnish exchange student Janne Kelahaara.

The Dogs have only 6 returning forwards at this point in Craig McCallum, Jesse Ross, Matt Spafford, Josh Roach, Jon Lawrence and Sean Aschim. Brother Kyle Aschim is moving up to F from D.

Scoring could very well be an issue this season as a handful of hopeful recruits from the WHL all signed in the off-season, including a pair who headed to Europe.

Graduating D-men are Cody Hobbs, Garrett Thiessen and Brett Ward.
Their third-string goalie Matt Smidt is also not back.
That leaves a strong contingent in the back end with incumbents Matt Delahey, Kendall McFaull, Zak Stebner, Connor Cox, Chad Suer joined by former Victoria Royals captain and Ottawa Senators draft pick Jordan Fransoo, former Dal and Tri-City D-man Brett Plouffe and former Prince George captain Jesse Forsberg.
You can expect former junior A players David Stumborg, Tyler Borstmayer and Brandon Kuse to add depth and be groomed for future consideration.

 

[Hollywood3]

Among the forwards not returning are grads Derek Hulak (AHL), Brennan Bosch, Andrew Bailey and Kenton Dulle, plus Ryan McDonald, Cody Smuk (who is battling cancer) and Finnish exchange student Janne Kelahaara.

The Dogs have only 6 returning forwards at this point in Craig McCallum, Jesse Ross, Matt Spafford, Josh Roach, Jon Lawrence and Sean Aschim. Brother Kyle Aschim is moving up to F from D.

Scoring could very well be an issue this season as a handful of hopeful recruits from the WHL all signed in the off-season, including a pair who headed to Europe.

Graduating D-men are Cody Hobbs, Garrett Thiessen and Brett Ward.
Their third-string goalie Matt Smidt is also not back.
That leaves a strong contingent in the back end with incumbents Matt Delahey, Kendall McFaull, Zak Stebner, Connor Cox, Chad Suer joined by former Victoria Royals captain and Ottawa Senators draft pick Jordan Fransoo, former Dal and Tri-City D-man Brett Plouffe and former Prince George captain Jesse Forsberg.
You can expect former junior A players David Stumborg, Tyler Borstmayer and Brandon Kuse to add depth and be groomed for future consideration.

That is a major turnover. It makes it hard to handicap the season race. I wish there were some exhibition games this weekend.

 

[RED ARMY EAST]

David Shantz, former 2'nd round pick of Florida (#37) to UNB. He is the second former pro headed to the Army. Both Shantz and Carrozi will have 1-2 years CIS eligibility left, as they have both ECHL and limited AHL exposure. Two new goaltenders. Both played CHL with Mississauga St Mikes.

 

[Shootmaster_44]

Among the forwards not returning are grads Derek Hulak (AHL), Brennan Bosch, Andrew Bailey and Kenton Dulle, plus Ryan McDonald, Cody Smuk (who is battling cancer) and Finnish exchange student Janne Kelahaara.

The Dogs have only 6 returning forwards at this point in Craig McCallum, Jesse Ross, Matt Spafford, Josh Roach, Jon Lawrence and Sean Aschim. Brother Kyle Aschim is moving up to F from D.

Scoring could very well be an issue this season as a handful of hopeful recruits from the WHL all signed in the off-season, including a pair who headed to Europe.

Graduating D-men are Cody Hobbs, Garrett Thiessen and Brett Ward.
Their third-string goalie Matt Smidt is also not back.
That leaves a strong contingent in the back end with incumbents Matt Delahey, Kendall McFaull, Zak Stebner, Connor Cox, Chad Suer joined by former Victoria Royals captain and Ottawa Senators draft pick Jordan Fransoo, former Dal and Tri-City D-man Brett Plouffe and former Prince George captain Jesse Forsberg.
You can expect former junior A players David Stumborg, Tyler Borstmayer and Brandon Kuse to add depth and be groomed for future consideration.

I had no idea that Janne Kelahaara was an exchange student. That explains how the Huskies managed to "recruit" a European. I was hoping he'd be back this year as I was hoping he'd add a different style of play to the Dogs.

 

[Futurehockeyscout98]

Any thoughts on if John Urbanic will crack a spot in Western Line-up?

 

[leafhky88]

Any thoughts on if John Urbanic will crack a spot in Western Line-up?

Based on his stats, I would expect a spot in the bottom 6, depending on personnel, probably 3rd or 4th line RW.

 

[11111]

Ryerson has taken a big hit with the loss of leading scorer Jamie Wise. Wise (son of Rams Coach Graham Wise) will be getting his second NHL tryout with the Blackhawks, at this weekend's rookie camp being hosted by the Leafs in London, Ont.

If not invited to main camp or AHL Rockford camp, he has a contract in the Central Hockey league and will not be returning to the Rams.

http://theeyeopener.com/2014/09/former-rams-hockey-player-gets-a-tryout-with-the-nhl/

http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=99885

Also heard that Rams recruit Dylan Smoskowitz has de-committed from the team.

 

[recruiter]

Ryerson has taken a big hit with the loss of leading scorer Jamie Wise. Wise (son of Rams Coach Graham Wise) will be getting his second NHL tryout with the Blackhawks, at this weekend's rookie camp being hosted by the Leafs in London, Ont.

If not invited to main camp or AHL Rockford camp, he has a contract in the Central Hockey league and will not be returning to the Rams.

http://theeyeopener.com/2014/09/former-rams-hockey-player-gets-a-tryout-with-the-nhl/

http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=99885

Also heard that Rams recruit Dylan Smoskowitz has de-committed from the team.

Smoskowitz is heading to York

Ryerson also lost Peter Hermenglido

 

[AdamMcg83]

Ryerson has taken a big hit with the loss of leading scorer Jamie Wise. Wise (son of Rams Coach Graham Wise) will be getting his second NHL tryout with the Blackhawks, at this weekend's rookie camp being hosted by the Leafs in London, Ont.

If not invited to main camp or AHL Rockford camp, he has a contract in the Central Hockey league and will not be returning to the Rams.

http://theeyeopener.com/2014/09/former-rams-hockey-player-gets-a-tryout-with-the-nhl/

http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=99885

Also heard that Rams recruit Dylan Smoskowitz has de-committed from the team.

Seems strange to leave school for a CHL contract - for a player of his ability, you'd have to think a CHL gig would be there for him post-graduation.

 

[WilcoxHound]

Seems strange to leave school for a CHL contract - for a player of his ability, you'd have to think a CHL gig would be there for him post-graduation.

Some players feel the same about going to school. Players only have a few years of optimal athletic ability so you have to take the game as far as you can when you're young. You can go to school at any age.

 

[11111]

More Rams news this morning:

In addition to Wise, Ryerson Athetics says new recruit D Keevin Cutting will also be attending a rookie tournament this weekend with the Florida Panthers

http://www.ryersonrams.ca/ViewArtic...14&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=22300&ATCLID=209643193

That makes it 3 Rams players who have suited up in an NHL capacity since the spring, following Rams starting goaltender Troy Passingham's emergency back-up recall by the Leafs at the end of last season.

 

[recruiter]

More Rams news this morning:

In addition to Wise, Ryerson Athetics says new recruit D Keevin Cutting will also be attending a rookie tournament this weekend with the Florida Panthers

http://www.ryersonrams.ca/ViewArtic...14&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=22300&ATCLID=209643193

That makes it 3 Rams players who have suited up in an NHL capacity since the spring, following Rams starting goaltender Troy Passingham's emergency back-up recall by the Leafs at the end of last season.

From what I've heard Academics played issue with Wise, Hermenglido

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

Current Ryerson defenceman Keevin Cutting, who transferred after playing last year at UNB, is attending Florida's rookie camp.

http://www.ryersonrams.ca/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=22300&ATCLID=209643193

There is no mention in the article about him having to sit out this year so I am assuming he was able to transfer without penalty.

 

[Hollywood3]

Current Ryerson defenceman Keevin Cutting, who transferred after playing last year at UNB, is attending Florida's rookie camp.

http://www.ryersonrams.ca/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=22300&ATCLID=209643193

There is no mention in the article about him having to sit out this year so I am assuming he was able to transfer without penalty.

... or it was just not addressed by the reporter.

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

... or it was just not addressed by the reporter.

From the article:

Cutting still has aspirations of playing professional, although says his focus is on Ryerson and playing with the Rams in 2014-15.

“I like the Rams because, you know, they’re an up and coming team. I can see a lot of potential in them,†he said.

 

[Drummer]

Current Ryerson defenceman Keevin Cutting, who transferred after playing last year at UNB, is attending Florida's rookie camp.

http://www.ryersonrams.ca/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=22300&ATCLID=209643193

There is no mention in the article about him having to sit out this year so I am assuming he was able to transfer without penalty.

Correct - Keevin received a compassionate transfer and is eligible to play right away. JP Labardo has to wait until next year as he left voluntarily (same for Maclise).