American Prospect Update Thread - Part 3

[Rogie21]

'98 power forward Kieffer Bellows, Edina HS, has committed to BU joining Clayton Keller, Hank Crone and Johnny McDermott in the Terriers' 2016 recruit class.

 

[cagney]

No Hanifin, Werenski or Kirwan on the rosters so that means they likely won't be at the Hlinka tournament. Dennis Yan is there though so perhaps that confirms the rumors of him leaving the NTDP.

This year's Hlinka squad doesn't seem like it'll have too many great prospects on it.

Just out of curiosity, are any of those WNY-born Select 17 players (all but a couple of the NYers) notable prospects?

The only New Yorker I've seen discussed from this group is Steven Ruggiero but he's from Long Island.

 

[usascout1]

No Hanifin, Werenski or Kirwan on the rosters so that means they likely won't be at the Hlinka tournament. Dennis Yan is there though so perhaps that confirms the rumors of him leaving the NTDP.

This year's Hlinka squad doesn't seem like it'll have too many great prospects on it.



The only New Yorker I've seen discussed from this group is Steven Ruggiero but he's from Long Island.

I have heard mixed reports on Yan leaving the NTDP, several sources have confirmed that he has been pursuing other avenues. He may not be the only forward looking to leave, although nothing confirmed on that front yet.

 

[usascout1]

'98 power forward Kieffer Bellows, Edina HS, has committed to BU joining Clayton Keller, Hank Crone and Johnny McDermott in the Terriers' 2016 recruit class.

Very good player with lots of potential, looks like a strong recruiting class is shaping up for BU.

 

[Ban Hammered]

Robby Jackson ('97) is an SCSU commit.

 

[Woodhouse]

Just out of curiosity, are any of those WNY-born Select 17 players (all but a couple of the NYers) notable prospects?

Quickly skimming through the names, Joseph Cecconi of Youngstown is probably the best WNY'er on that list. He played with the Jr. Sabres before Muskegon and is committed to Michigan for 2016-17. RHD.

 

[razor ray]

Here is The Hockey Writers Top 210 list for the 2014 Draft. Below is the break down of countries and ranking of the US Born Players:

78 Canadians
70 International
62 Americans


16 Milano, Sonny
19 Larkin, Dylan
31 Tuch, Alex
32 Schmaltz, Nick
33 DeAngelo, Anthony
34 Dougherty, Jack
37 MacInnis, Ryan
38 Donato, Ryan
40 De Leo, Chase
47 Demko, Thatcher
54 Jacobs, Joshua
54 Glover, Jack
62 Siebenaler, Blake
63 MacLeod, John
66 Nedeljkovic, Alex
68 Collins, Ryan
75 Snuggerud, Luc
78 Magyar, Nick
80 Chatham, Connor
82 Bayreuther, Gavin
89 Kuhlman, Karson
90 Eiserman, Shane
91 Starrett, Beau
93 Dvorak, Christian
94 Haydon, Aaron
97 Gendron, Miles
100 Berkovitz, Matthew
107 Llewellyn, Darby
113 Iverson, Keegan
119 Schoenborn, Alex
124 Poganski, Austin
125 Turgeon, Dominic
127 Halladay, Logan
128 Dudek, Joey
132 Hitchcock, Ryan
135 Bjork, Anders
137 Belpedio, Louis
140 Bird, Tyler
143 Wolff, Nick
149 Joshua, Dakota
150 Iacopelli, Matheson
160 Malone, Seamus
163 Piccinich, JJ
164 Carpenter, Robert
167 Minney, Edwin
169 Gersich, Shane
170 Willman, Max
174 Labanc, Kevin
179 Wesley, Josh
181 Halverson, Brandon
183 Perry, Chase
186 Nanne, Tyler
188 Sheehy, Tyler
189 Spinner, Steven
190 Slattery, Mitchell
192 Yakimowicz, Chandler
192 Weyrick, Blake
193 Mantha, Ryan
196 Wegwerth, Joe
199 Phelps, Chase
200 Angello, Anthony
210 Clarke, Blake

http://thehockeywriters.com/2014-nhl-draft-rankings-the-next-ones-final-top-210/

 

[usascout1]

Interesting and well done article on 2014, 2015, 2016 draft eligible prospects - http://overtheboards.net/scout-quotes-2014-15-16-nhl-draft/

 

[The Sweetness]

Interesting and well done article on 2014, 2015, 2016 draft eligible prospects - http://overtheboards.net/scout-quotes-2014-15-16-nhl-draft/

brilliant, thanks!

 

[William H Bonney]

I think all 5 Americans drafted in the 1st round landed in pretty ideal situations. I'm still not sure why Milano was never higher rated although I saw a report that he was #6 on at least one team's board. I think he'll end up as one of the stars of this draft.

 

[cagney]

I'm pretty happy with the way things went in the first round. I think all five players have exciting upside and were taken in places and by teams that confirm that.

Going into the season I thought Milano, Larkin and Tuch were good players that were very likely to go in the second round with some potential to rise. To see all three of them have such solid seasons was a very nice surprise and they all impressed me this year.

It was also very nice to see teams take DeAngelo and Schmaltz where they did despite the question marks around them. I was worried they'd both drop like rocks but seeing them both get a vote of confidence makes me more optimistic about them. They both have huge upside.

 

[OttawaRoughRiderFan*]

I think all 5 Americans drafted in the 1st round landed in pretty ideal situations. I'm still not sure why Milano was never higher rated although I saw a report that he was #6 on at least one team's board. I think he'll end up as one of the stars of this draft.

As much as the USDP helps the player's development, it hurts how teams see them on an individual basis - the players excel but they excel on an allstar team. Rightly or wrongly, teams attribute their achievements to the quality of their teammates as apposed to their own abilities and it hurts them in the draft.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Good draft for the U.S. 16 players selected in the first two rounds and close to 70 overall.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

http://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/398925?referrer_id=752796

"Sixty-five Americans were chosen in this weekend’s 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Not since 1991 (67) have more U.S.-born players been selected in a single draft."

Wow and very cool!

 

[AmericanDream]

solid draft overall for the US.

like was said above, love the 5 first rounders and the upside they all have.

almost had 6 first rounders if N.J took who they should have (Lemieux), but overall solid draft with a lot of solid players spread throughout the draft...


I noticed on NHL.com that Dom Turgeon and Austin Carroll were listed as Canadian so not sure how accurate the overall count is as both represent the US but if they are counted as not in the US draft numbers, they need to be...

now on to the 2015 draft which could be the best draft for the US possibly ever...

 

[AmericanDream]

another monster 2nd round for the US...seems to be the norm when we don't have big numbers in the first round.

pretty weird that all 5 of the US kids picked in round one where taken at pick #20 or earlier...most times it is the opposite and we get more later first round picks.

 

[WeissFC]

solid draft overall for the US.

like was said above, love the 5 first rounders and the upside they all have.

almost had 6 first rounders if N.J took who they should have (Lemieux), but overall solid draft with a lot of solid players spread throughout the draft...


I noticed on NHL.com that Dom Turgeon and Austin Carroll were listed as Canadian so not sure how accurate the overall count is as both represent the US but if they are counted as not in the US draft numbers, they need to be...

now on to the 2015 draft which could be the best draft for the US possibly ever...

Along the same lines as Turgeon and Carroll, Lemiuex is a dual but represented Canada at the (non-IIHF binding) Ivan Hlinka.

 

[William H Bonney]

As much as the USDP helps the player's development, it hurts how teams see them on an individual basis - the players excel but they excel on an allstar team. Rightly or wrongly, teams attribute their achievements to the quality of their teammates as apposed to their own abilities and it hurts them in the draft.

That definitely could play at part and playing with Eichel (and to a lesser extent Tuch) probably factored in too. While Milano played on an "all-star" team, it's not like they're playing in the EJHL or anything. The USHL is a tough league and the NTDP sometimes struggles there because the age differences between their team and the others really does make a difference.

I'm not a big believer that draft position is that big of a concern though and I think he ended up in a really great situation with Columbus anyway. He was obviously highly regarded but I think he was still underrated. His size is fine, he's feisty, his hands are unreal, very good passer and shooter, good skater, has produced everywhere he's been. Sure, he needs to get better defensively and hold the puck less but that's true of every player of his ilk at this age. I think folks will look back on Milano in a few years and say, "Man, how did Columbus get him there?" much like we do for the 2003 draft with guys like Parise, Getzlaf, Kesler, Richards, and Perry.

 

[OttawaRoughRiderFan*]

That definitely could play at part and playing with Eichel (and to a lesser extent Tuch) probably factored in too. While Milano played on an "all-star" team, it's not like they're playing in the EJHL or anything. The USHL is a tough league and the NTDP sometimes struggles there because the age differences between their team and the others really does make a difference.

I'm not a big believer that draft position is that big of a concern though and I think he ended up in a really great situation with Columbus anyway. He was obviously highly regarded but I think he was still underrated. His size is fine, he's feisty, his hands are unreal, very good passer and shooter, good skater, has produced everywhere he's been. Sure, he needs to get better defensively and hold the puck less but that's true of every player of his ilk at this age. I think folks will look back on Milano in a few years and say, "Man, how did Columbus get him there?" much like we do for the 2003 draft with guys like Parise, Getzlaf, Kesler, Richards, and Perry.

Fair enough. I am sure you have seen far more of the kid than I have. You are also fair/objective in your assessments (which I appreciate), so...

 

[William H Bonney]

Fair enough. I am sure you have seen far more of the kid than I have. You are also fair/objective in your assessments (which I appreciate), so...

Your guess is as valid as mine. I could end up wrong on Milano. I'm a big fan of his game though.

 

[AmericanDream]

Along the same lines as Turgeon and Carroll, Lemiuex is a dual but represented Canada at the (non-IIHF binding) Ivan Hlinka.

absolutely. same with Audette as he was shown from the US as well but does not represent them. Just wondering how accurate this is.

 

[smalt021]

USA Select 16 Rosters

Black
# Name Pos Hometown
2 Cole Hults D Stoughton, Wis.
3 Zachary Berzolla D Howell, N.J.
4 Paul Raby D Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
5 Bryant Gunn D Carmel, In.
6 Brett Callahan D Westmont, Ill.
7 Brendan Graham D Schoolcraft, Mich.
9 Eric Esposito F West Haven, Conn.
8 Evan Wisocky F Paramus, N.J.
10 Brandon Puricelli F Ellisvillle, Mo.
18 Dylan Strahan F Hermosa Beach, Calif.
12 Jon Russell F Traverse City, Mich.
14 Brady Tatro F Bemidji, Minn.
15 Sam Sternschein F Syosset, N.Y.
16 Ty Amonte F Norwell, Mass.
17 Trey Bagwell F Tempe, Ariz.
11 Ethen Frank F Papillion, Neb.
1 Stephen Dhillon G Buffalo, N.Y.
30 Drew Scites G Warren, Mich.

Royal
# Name Pos Hometown
2 Ryan Bogan D Brick, N.J.
3 Andrew Peeke D Parkland, Fla.
4 Ethan Roswell D Paradise Valley, Ariz.
5 Alec Mahalak D Monroe, Mich.
6 Harmon Sorensen D Plymouth, Minn.
7 Alex Sheehy D North Salem, N.Y.
9 Lukas Dow F Duluth, Minn.
8 Mitchell Mattson F Grand Rapids, Minn.
10 Matthew Koopman F Marblehead, Mass.
17 Michael Maloney F Mchenry, Ill.
12 Marcus Dickerson F West Deptford, N.J.
14 John Hoey F Fairfield, Conn.
15 Eugene Bentley F Solon, Ohio
16 Collin Adams F Brighton, Mich.
16 Henry Crone F Cedar Hill, Texas
11 Justin Dixson F Sunnyvale, Calif.
1 Brandon Bussi G Sound Beach, N.Y.
30 Dayton Rasmussen G Eden Prairie, Minn.

Kelly
# Name Pos Hometown
2 Matt Eccles D Syracuse, N.Y.
3 Cameron Dineen D Toms River, N.J.
4 Alex Olschewske D Ashburn, Va.
5 Grant Ellenson D West Fargo, N.D.
6 Derek Daschke D Troy, Mich.
7 Tristan Moss D Plymouth, Minn.
9 Riley Tufte F Ham Lake, Minn.
8 James 'Keenan' Suthers F Macomb, Mich.
10 Jordan Robert F Massena, N.Y.
18 Trenton Bliss F Appleton, Wis.
12 Zachary Walker F Boise, Idaho
14 Ben Lown F Newport Coast, Calif.
15 Liam Murphy F Killingworth, Conn.
16 Brendan Walkom F Moon Twp, Penn.
17 Grant Cruikshank F Delafield, Wis.
11 Christian O'Neill F Westwood, Mass.
1 Eric Schuch G Holland, Mich.
30 Ryan Edquist G Lakeville, Minn.

Columbia
# Name Pos Hometown
2 Todd Kiilunen D Brighton, Mich.
3 Davis Bunz D Middleton, Wis.
4 Luke McInnis D Hingham, Mass.
5 Alexander Lindstrom D Boise, Idaho
6 Dennis Cesana D North Providence, RI
7 Carver Watson D Appleton, Wis.
9 Nicholas Blachman F Aventura, Fla.
8 Alexander Drobot F Churchville, Penn.
10 Steven Ipri F Broadview Heights, Ohio
18 Jack Gates F Oceanside, Calif.
12 Willaim Knierman F Skokie, Ill.
14 John Vincent F Middleton, Wis.
15 Mitchell Lewandowski F Clarkston, Mich.
16 Zachary Risteau F Lakeville, Minn.
17 Kaden Pickering F Madrid, N.Y.
11 Max Johnson F Lakeville, Minn.
1 Tristin Kuehn G Brookings, S.D.
30 Sean Dickson G Millbrae, Calif.

Forest
# Name Pos Hometown
2 Brendan Less D Kinnelon, N.J.
3 Adam Karashik D Ridgefield, Conn.
4 Andrew Quetell D Cleveland Hts., Ohio
5 Mitch Eliot D Grosse Pointe, Mich.
6 Nicholas McKeeby D Brighton, Mich.
7 Dalton Gally D New Braunfels, Texas
9 Henry Enebak F Prior Lake, Minn.
8 David Cohen F Boca Raton, Fla.
10 Alex Truscott F Draper, Utah
18 Samuel Field F Tenafly, N.J.
12 Cole Koepke F Hermantown, Minn.
14 Chris Grando F Islip, N.Y.
15 Michael Fahie F Pembroke, Mass.
16 Ty Pochipinski F Colorado Springs, Colo.
17 Hunter Alden F Walla Walla, Wash.
11 Nicholas Alfieri F Buffalo, N.Y.
1 Zachary Laramie G Andover, Mass.
30 Owen Zdunski G Brentwood, Tenn.

Orange
# Name Pos Hometown
2 Ian Risser D Powell, Ohio
3 Egan Wolford D San Jose, Calif.
4 Cole Thompson D Devils Lake, N.D.
5 Buddy Mrowka D Duxbury, Mass.
6 Andrew Troy D Ithaca, N.Y.
7 Ty Farmer D Ofallon, Mo.
9 John Leonard F Amherst, Mass.
8 John Wojciechowski F Larchmont, N.Y.
10 Cameron Donaldson F Mckinney, Texas
18 Ashton Altmann F Duluth, Minn.
12 Patrick Harper F New Canaan, Conn.
14 Kyle Moore F Indian Trail, N.C.
15 Cole Gallant F Dover, Fla.
16 Ethan Stahlhuth F St. Louis, Mo.
17 Paul Washe F Clarkston, Mich.
11 Anthony Delgaizo F Basking Ridge, N.J.
1 Jacob Acton G Livermore, Calif.
30 Ryan Keane G Coppell, Texas

Red
# Name Pos Hometown
2 Michael Underwood D Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
3 Scott Perunovich D Hibbing, Minn.
4 Ben Gleason D Ortonville, Mich.
5 Jake Ryczek D Ludlow, Mass.
6 Carter Long D Yorktown, Va.
7 Callan Foote D Englewood, Colo.
9 Dominic Mersch F Park Ridge, Ill.
8 Matthew Jakubowski F Lancaster, N.Y.
10 Cameron Orchard F Dorr, Mich.
18 Paul Maust F Butler, Penn.
12 Logan Drevitch F Middleboro, Mass.
14 Trystan Isenhour F Loveland, Colo.
15 Brandon Bergado F San Jose, Calif.
16 Joey Kubachka F Downingtown, Penn.
17 Mateusz-Matt Gosiewski F Wilton, Conn.
11 Kieffer Bellows F Edina, Minn.
1 Liam Moore G Syracuse, N.Y.
30 Jeremy Swayman G Anchorage, Alaska

Grey
# Name Pos Hometown
2 Billy Overby D Fairfield, Conn.
3 Brendan Bushy D Thief River Falls, Minn.
4 Matthew Kiersted D Elk River, Minn.
5 Alec Semandel D Waunakee, Wis.
6 Ryan Ashe D Longmeadow, Mass.
7 Rourke Russell D Long Beach, Calif.
9 Nicholas Leeseberg F Parker, Colo.
8 Christopher Berger F Williamsville, N.Y.
10 Nolan Walker F Anchorage, Alaska
18 Garrett Wait F Edina, Minn.
12 Timmy Gettinger F North Olmsted, Ohio
14 Jamie Armstrong F
15 Joshua Dunne F Ofallon, Mo.
16 Jack Kopacka F Metamora, Mich.
17 Luke Cowan F Fenton, Mich.
11 Jake Walker F Marietta, Ga.
1 Peter Negron G Mahwah, N.J.
30 Karl Zodda G Lehi, Utah

Gold
# Name Pos Hometown
2 Casey Staum D Falcon Heights, Minn.
3 Austin Michael Osmanski D East Aurora, N.Y.
4 Colin McCabe D Pembroke, Mass.
5 Simon Butala D Downingtown, Penn.
6 Garrett Foster D Saugus, Calif.
7 Ryan Bederka D Brighton, Mich.
9 Joseph Watson F South Lyon, Mich.
8 Jacob Nielsen F New Berlin, Wis.
10 Mark Senden F Medina, Minn.
18 Kailer Yamamoto F Spokane, Wash.
12 Richard Murphy F Needham, Mass.
14 Max Gerlach F Flower Mound, Texas
15 William Steele F Colchester, Vt.
16 Jake Friedman F Parkland, Fla.
17 Colton Kruse F Brookings, S.D.
11 Kevin O'Neil F Cohoes, N.Y.
1 Cole Weaver G Champlin, Minn.
30 Eric Dop G Lewis Center, Ohio

White
# Name Pos Hometown
2 Brian Hurley D Dellwood, Minn.
3 Samuel Rossini D Inver Grove Heights, Minn.
4 Alexander Green D Chicago, Ill.
5 Eric Jeremiah D Hanover, Mass.
6 Chad Sasaki D Cypress, Calif.
7 Anea Ferrario D Ogden, Utah
9 Dante Palecco F Whippany, N.J.
8 Brian Hawkinson F Aurora, Colo.
10 Nicolas Flanders F Davie, Fla.
18 Derek Osik F Shrewsbury, Mass.
12 John Deroche F Lynnfield, Mass.
14 Hugh Mcging F Chicago, Ill.
15 Austin Grzenia F Macomb, Mich.
16 Ben Meyers F Delano, Minn.
17 Justin Cmunt F East Amherst, N.Y.
11 Aiden Beck F Coraopolis, Penn.
1 Alex Camarre G North Tonawanda, N.Y.
30 Nic Sorgio G West Hartford, Conn.

 

[hockey38]

Anybody have a scouting report on Tage Thompson - late addition to the red team and has 5 pts in 4 games.

All I can find is he is son of former Isles asst coach Brent Thompson and will be playing at Salisbury next year.

Thx

 

[tealhockey]

Anybody have a scouting report on Tage Thompson - late addition to the red team and has 5 pts in 4 games.

All I can find is he is son of former Isles asst coach Brent Thompson and will be playing at Salisbury next year.

Thx

We included a report on Tage here, alongside 20 of the other top scorers from player dev camp.

A right-shot center who is a natural with the puck (though doesn't have sonny milano quality hands), Tage is our #25 uncommitted player in the country at present. He's a lanky, 6'1 center with a lot of room to grow into his body who is strong on draws and skilled with the puck. He was out much of this U16 season with injury and playing U16 on LI in that league was not actually great exposure when he was playing, but his numbers speak for themselves - well over a goal/pt per game I believe because he's very good at using his teammates and making strong offensive plays. With a build like him and the fact that he was approaching dominance as a late-1997, it appears there is a huge ceiling on him. He is also the son of an AHL head coach in Bridgeport's (NYI) Brent Thompson (http://islanderspointblank.com/islanders/brent-thompson-will-coach-bridgeport-sound-tigers/).

Younger brother Tyce is a 99 I believe and will be one to keep an eye on as well. Tage will be playing at Salisbury prep this year, they were probably the best HS team in the country this past season

 

[goon]

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