LW/C Kieffer Bellows - Boston University, NCAA (2016, 19th, NYI)

[orangeandblack]

For the U18s? Is someone leaving the program and opening up a spot?

Jones is likely leaving. Wouldn't rule out Keller and Krys either. Im sure there could be others. The 97s lost 4 or 5 kids after the first year, I think.

 

[Rogie21]

USHL tweeted: Forward @BellowsKieffer of the @sfstampede has scored the most goals by a 16-year-old in #USHL Tier 1 era pic.twitter.com/0UUVm4yKpI

Bellow scored his 30th this week and is just two behind the league leader, just one behind another BU commit, Robert Carpenter.

 

[Rogie21]

HF article on Bellows
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articl...ow-stampedes-bellows-taking-route-pro-career/

“I’ve always dreamed of playing college hockey, and I grew up watching the Gophers,†Bellow admitted.

But the University of Minnesota didn’t make the cut. Neither did the WHL’s Portland Winterhawks, who chose Bellow in the seventh round of the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft. Instead, Bellows committed to Boston University for the 2016-17 season.

“I was lucky enough to make the team here, and it has been a privilege to play for Coach Eades,†said Bellows. “As soon as I stepped on Boston’s campus, I fell in love with it. I love the style of Coach Quinn, he’s one of those coaches who will sit down with you and focus on every single guy.â

 

[Zaddy]

Surprised how little talk there is of this guy. Finished the season with 52 points in 58 games and had 12 points (9 goals!) in 12 playoff games while winning Clark Cup and being named Rookie of the Year. Had 33 goals which was good for 5th in the league but was also only 2 goals behind leader Brock Boeser who had 35 and 1 behind the other top prospect Kyle Connor.

Very impressive stuff, and that's just stats. Watching this highlight video of his season he looks really special. Should be a legit top10, maybe even top5 guy in next years draft, no?



Speed, skill, a sick release and decent size...Oh and apparently he can hit too. Kid looks like a game-breaker.

 

[WannabeFinn]

He still hasn't turned 17. He's gonna be a good one.

 

[Rogie21]

One of the youngest players in the USHL, his 33 goals set a league record for most by a 16 year old since USHL went Tier 1. Had a slow start with 4 goals in first 19 games, then exploded for 29 in the next 39 games. He and Clayton Keller should be a dynamic duo for BU arriving in 2016.

 

[canuck2010]

Remember whwn his dad was talked about in terms of being the next Wayne Gretzky. I'm sure that he's pretty proud of his son.

 

[Zaddy]

One of the youngest players in the USHL, his 33 goals set a league record for most by a 16 year old since USHL went Tier 1. Had a slow start with 4 goals in first 19 games, then exploded for 29 in the next 39 games. He and Clayton Keller should be a dynamic duo for BU arriving in 2016.

If he keeps up this pace I wouldn't rule out him making the NHL straight out of the draft. He looks close to being ready in terms of physique already IMO.

 

[William H Bonney]

Should be interesting to see if he's willing to leave Sioux Falls to join the NTDP U18 team. I would imagine he'll be getting an offer to join immediately.

 

[Rogie21]

Should be interesting to see if he's willing to leave Sioux Falls to join the NTDP U18 team. I would imagine he'll be getting an offer to join immediately.

Having just won the Clark Cup and with Stampede coach Eades now in Fargo, stars seem aligned for Bellows to take a step that would allow him to challenge himself against international and college teams.

 

[Macman]

Does he ever look like his dad.

 

[Zaddy]

Should be interesting to see if he's willing to leave Sioux Falls to join the NTDP U18 team. I would imagine he'll be getting an offer to join immediately.

Any chance he accelerates and joins BU next year?

 

[Rogie21]

Any chance he accelerates and joins BU next year?

I would greatly doubt it for several reasons:
-His age, doesn't turn 17 until next week.
-It's pretty late to start accelerating to complete a senior year.
-BU already has five forwards in its recruit class and only loses three from last season's team.

A season with the U18s, if he's asked to fill Jones' slot, would be huge for his further development, preparing him to be an impact player at BU in '16-'17.

 

[William H Bonney]

Bellows/USAH just announced he's joined the NTDP U18 squad. Huge addition for the team.

Hopefully he still wants to, and USAH will still let him, play for the Ivan Hlinka squad. They can't afford to lose him.

 

[Bonin21]

They usually do fine in the Ivan Hlinka without the NTDP players, and now he is one.

 

[Rogie21]

Bellows/USAH just announced he's joined the NTDP U18 squad. Huge addition for the team.

Hopefully he still wants to, and USAH will still let him, play for the Ivan Hlinka squad. They can't afford to lose him.

USA U18 coach Danton Cole must be giddy thinking about a first line of Kieffer Bellows-Clayton Keller and Joey Anderson for next season.

BU fans will be looking forward to the Terriers Oct. 16 exhibition game vs the U18 with a chance to see Keller, Bellows and Oettinger. And hopefully one more recruit by then.

 

[Rogie21]

Hattrick for Bellows in his first regular-season U18 game and a pair for his center, Clayton Keller.
https://twitter.com/USHL/status/647942733500416000

 

[Zaddy]

Hattrick for Bellows in his first regular-season U18 game and a pair for his center, Clayton Keller.
https://twitter.com/USHL/status/647942733500416000

Bellows is such a goalscorer. Think he is going to shoot up the rankings pretty soon. In todays NHL you really need guys like that.

 

[Rekus]

Bellows is such a goalscorer. Think he is going to shoot up the rankings pretty soon. In todays NHL you really need guys like that.

I completely agree. I can see the kid really rising into the top 5. He is goal scorer just like his dad. I saw his dad this weekend and shared my opinion with him about Keiffer going hugh in the draft. The dad went second overall. If Keiffer keeps scoring, he could go as high as his dad. I csn see him going higher than Chycrun.

 

[wings5]

Very little talk about him at all so far this season, how has he been doing?

 

[Rogie21]

Very little talk about him at all so far this season, how has he been doing?

Bellows has a team-best 11 goals in 11 games, ncluding two in both his last two games against NCAA teams (BU and Dartmouth.)

http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/col...ows-usa-hockey-ntdp-u18-david-quinn-nhl-draft
http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/p...ieffer-bellows-is-living-up-to-his-last-name/

 

[AmericanDream]

so little talk on this kid.

one of the best goal scorers in this draft, tearing up the USHL. Borderline top 10 pick right now, kid has size and skill, can play any way you want and has such a lethal shot...how is no one talking about him right now??

I hope he gets an invite to the WJC camp soon, he certainly has earned it.

easily one of my favs for this draft, so much to like here and those bloodlines!

 

[Rogie21]

Bellows now has 20 goals in 25 games with six of the goals vs. NCAA teams. His latest: https://twitter.com/USHL/status/673319736256565250

Do he and Clayton Keller (50 points in 25 games) warrant spots on the Jr. National Team training camp roster?

 

[Juxtaposer]

Bellows now has 20 goals in 25 games with six of the goals vs. NCAA teams. His latest: https://twitter.com/USHL/status/673319736256565250

Do he and Clayton Keller (50 points in 25 games) warrant spots on the Jr. National Team training camp roster?

I would hope so. If USA Hockey was actually committed to taking the 14 best forwards available, I have no doubt both would be there. Unfortunately, both of them will likely be passed over for guys like Scott Eansor for a "grind line".

 

[Riggins]

Any regular USNTDP watchers around here?

How would you compare Bellows and Keller? Keller is putting up the better stats but Bellows has a size advantage. Boston University fans are going to be happy getting both next year.