USPHL 2014-15 Season Thread

[JB51Hockey]

Day 1 Spring Showcase Recap: http://www.usphlprospects.com/2014/05/usphl-spring-showcase-friday-recap.html

 

[3rd Guy High]

Day 1 Spring Showcase Recap: http://www.usphlprospects.com/2014/05/usphl-spring-showcase-friday-recap.html

Good writeup, seems you missed a game though

 

[JB51Hockey]

Good writeup, seems you missed a game though

Yes, accidentally I did. I'll never hear the end of it from the parents

Day 2 Recap: http://www.usphlprospects.com/2014/05/usphl-spring-showcase-saturday-recap.html

 

[JB51Hockey]

Boston Jr. Bruins defeat Hitmen 1-0 in Championship of Spring Showcase. B Division does not have the scores up yet but I'm hearing it was Hitmen Futures vs. Hitmen Empire in the final and the Hitmen won

Day 3 Recap: http://www.usphlprospects.com/2014/05/usphl-spring-showcase-sunday-recap.html

 

[3rd Guy High]

Yes, accidentally I did. I'll never hear the end of it from the parents

Day 2 Recap: http://www.usphlprospects.com/2014/05/usphl-spring-showcase-saturday-recap.html

Haha nope. Just a junior hockey fan. But interesting guess.

 

[JB51Hockey]

Haha nope. Just a junior hockey fan. But interesting guess.

Didn't necessarily mean you. But people have been saying I'm not covering the 'B' Division or Empire in general as in depth as I should. I'm guessing those people are parents.

 

[3rd Guy High]

Didn't necessarily mean you. But people have been saying I'm not covering the 'B' Division or Empire in general as in depth as I should. I'm guessing those people are parents.

Ah I see. On that topic, it's sad how watered down those leagues have become.

 

[JB51Hockey]

Ah I see. On that topic, it's sad how watered down those leagues have become.

I agree. I think they Empire would have ceased to exist if it wasn't for the USPHL absorbing it and having it be under the USPHL Banner. But you never know, more kids are playing junior hockey every year and they need spots. Empire is a good spot for some.

 

[JB51Hockey]

PAL Jr. Islanders Send 3 To NYI Rookie Camp

http://www.juniorhockey.com/news/news_detail.php?news_id=82410
http://www.usphlprospects.com/2014/05/three-jr-islanders-to-attend-nyi-rookie.html

Breakers Sign Ex-USHLer Polini
http://www.usphlprospects.com/2014/05/former-ushl-forward-signs-with-breakers.html

 

[JB51Hockey]

Top 50 players from the 2013-14 USPHL season

http://www.usphlprospects.com/2014/05/usphl-prospects-top-50.html

 

[MiracleOnSkates]

Top 50 players from the 2013-14 USPHL season

http://www.usphlprospects.com/2014/05/usphl-prospects-top-50.html

Ehhhh. Don't necessarily agree with some of the honorable mentions. Ryan Begoon didn't really "wow" me in any type of way last year. I think #19 on the Connecticut Jr. Rangers definitely outclassed him. Out of all the games I've gone to, he's only went negative maybe once. He made quick, hard passes, and was such a good skater. It's not uncommon for him to go end to end and start a good breakout in the offensive zone, plus he rarely got caught. As said before, definitely believe that #19 in D1 Caliber.

 

[3rd Guy High]

Ehhhh. Don't necessarily agree with some of the honorable mentions. Ryan Begoon didn't really "wow" me in any type of way last year. I think #19 on the Connecticut Jr. Rangers definitely outclassed him. Out of all the games I've gone to, he's only went negative maybe once. He made quick, hard passes, and was such a good skater. It's not uncommon for him to go end to end and start a good breakout in the offensive zone, plus he rarely got caught. As said before, definitely believe that #19 in D1 Caliber.

Begoon is a great player. Deserves to be there. Has decent size too. Not overly flashy but steady two way dman.

Surprised not to see Trento at 1 but the two above him aren't bad choices.

 

[JB51Hockey]

Selects Crawley Signs In OHL: http://www.usphlprospects.com/2014/05/crawley-signs-with-london-knights.html
Bruins Malatesta Signs In QMJHL: http://www.usphlprospects.com/2014/05/malatesta-signs-with-moncton.html
David Szmyd Player Profile: http://usphlplayers.blogspot.com/2014/05/david-szmyd-95-forward.html
James Winkler Player Profile: http://usphlplayers.blogspot.com/2014/05/james-winkler-96-forward.html

 

[JB51Hockey]

Philadelphia's Ryan Badger has de-committed from Maine. He was supposed to attend the school this fall. Apparently, he's hoping to still go to another Hockey East school. He will play for the Flyers again this fall in the USPHL. He's a '94.

Solid player, probably could go to any school he wants.

 

[MiracleOnSkates]

Philadelphia's Ryan Badger has de-committed from Maine. He was supposed to attend the school this fall. Apparently, he's hoping to still go to another Hockey East school. He will play for the Flyers again this fall in the USPHL. He's a '94.

Solid player, probably could go to any school he wants.

Hmm.. Wonder why he de-committed. Money? Didn't think he had good enough grades? Really weird tbh.

 

[JB51Hockey]

Hmm.. Wonder why he de-committed. Money? Didn't think he had good enough grades? Really weird tbh.

Not knocking at UMaine but it has to be one of the weaker academic schools in the Hockey East when competing with BU, Northeastern, BC...

Also, U18 Carl El-Mir Signs In BCHL For 14-15: http://www.usphlprospects.com/2014/06/el-mir-signs-in-bchl.html

 

[MiracleOnSkates]

Not knocking at UMaine but it has to be one of the weaker academic schools in the Hockey East when competing with BU, Northeastern, BC...

Also, U18 Carl El-Mir Signs In BCHL For 14-15: http://www.usphlprospects.com/2014/06/el-mir-signs-in-bchl.html

True.

 

[3 Minute Minor]

I heard Bradley Stone ('96 born goalie) was heading to South Shore.

Anyone here able to confirm if it's true and if so, what level of USPHL?

 

[JB51Hockey]

I heard Bradley Stone ('96 born goalie) was heading to South Shore.

Anyone here able to confirm if it's true and if so, what level of USPHL?

Have no clue. Looked up his stats, nothing spectacular. I'd say U18 or Elite.

 

[3rd Guy High]

Philadelphia's Ryan Badger has de-committed from Maine. He was supposed to attend the school this fall. Apparently, he's hoping to still go to another Hockey East school. He will play for the Flyers again this fall in the USPHL. He's a '94.

Solid player, probably could go to any school he wants.[/QUOTE

Believe he has been decommitted for a while. Didn't Maine recently go through a coaching change? They like big tall players. Think they decommitted him.

 

[doncherrysgrill]

Philadelphia's Ryan Badger has de-committed from Maine. He was supposed to attend the school this fall. Apparently, he's hoping to still go to another Hockey East school. He will play for the Flyers again this fall in the USPHL. He's a '94.

Solid player, probably could go to any school he wants.

Believe he has been decommitted for a while. Didn't Maine recently go through a coaching change? They like big tall players. Think they decommitted him.

Likely has to do with the coaching change. Ryan Cloonan (BJB) de-committed after the coaching change too.

 

[SPORTSMANIAC]

Likely has to do with the coaching change. Ryan Cloonan (BJB) de-committed after the coaching change too.

Cloonan and Nick Roberto (BU) both decommitted due to the coaching change. So seeing Badger decommit because of the coaching change isn't surprising.

 

[JB51Hockey]

11 In 11: Bay State Breakers

http://www.usphlprospects.com/2014/06/11-teams-in-11-weeks-bay-state-breakers.html

 

[3rd Guy High]

11 In 11: Bay State Breakers

http://www.usphlprospects.com/2014/06/11-teams-in-11-weeks-bay-state-breakers.html

Really looking forward to these previews JB. Awesome job.

 

[JB51Hockey]

Really looking forward to these previews JB. Awesome job.

In a tough situation. I want consistent content throughout the summer but for the first couple of previews, we don't know the schedule or roster so there isn't a lot to "preview." Bruins one next week will be more in depth, however.