Recruits 2026 and Beyond

[VIEWfromK]

This is for the beyond category but there were two trees sitting next to me and my family who were on an official visit on Saturday.  They still have two years of high school and probably some juniors but these two guys will give Hilbrich a run for his money if they decide to come to Cornell. 

I know that recruits have to fit in visits when they can, but too bad they couldn't have come during one of the next two weekends when Lynah will be a bit more raucous.

I spoke to who I assume was the father and they were still impressed by the atmosphere despite the students mostly not being there.  Even at this level Lynah still brings it over any other building in the ECAC.

[stereax]

This is for the beyond category but there were two trees sitting next to me and my family who were on an official visit on Saturday.  They still have two years of high school and probably some juniors but these two guys will give Hilbrich a run for his money if they decide to come to Cornell. 

I know that recruits have to fit in visits when they can, but too bad they couldn't have come during one of the next two weekends when Lynah will be a bit more raucous.

I spoke to who I assume was the father and they were still impressed by the atmosphere despite the students mostly not being there.  Even at this level Lynah still brings it over any other building in the ECAC.

Hell yeah we do! Just wait until the full band comes back...

[abmarks]

I found the goalie for the class of ~2042.  Talk about a team player who stands up for the boys...in the offensive zone.

Goalie stretch pass is old news; this guy has introduced  the stretch missile-check.  Elite level blocker skills too.

Hogan, #23 in white.

https://x.com/i/status/2010152443511009657

[scoop85]

The NHL mid-term rankings are out. For North American skaters, Cornell recruit Cole Tuminaro is ranked 115 and Charlie Puglisi 201. Let me know if I missed anyone.

[Trotsky]

Is anybody on the actual roster eligible or have all aged out?

[andyw2100]

I found the goalie for the class of ~2042.  Talk about a team player who stands up for the boys...in the offensive zone.

Goalie stretch pass is old news; this guy has introduced  the stretch missile-check.  Elite level blocker skills too.

Hogan, #23 in white.

https://x.com/i/status/2010152443511009657

I have seen several videos of this, including one being shot from very close to where the main scrum was. In that video you can see the adults all standing around, which made me wonder what the heck was going on. I later read that the whole thing was set up. Some people argued that with all the equipment, they couldn't get hurt, and that it was all in fun. Personally I really have to question the adults here. Skate blades, even on kids, are sharp. There was a lot of kicking and blades in the air. I think this was a bad idea, and that the adults that allowed it to happen should be held responsible.

I'll see if I can find and link to the better video.

[abmarks]

The league is saying it was set up and maybe it was.  But there's a bunch of serious blows thrown around in the various videos where it didn't like WWE fakery.   Look at the goalies right hand with the blocker after the first takedown. Seemed more UFC than WWE.

[andyw2100]

The league is saying it was set up and maybe it was.  But there's a bunch of serious blows thrown around in the various videos where it didn't like WWE fakery.   Look at the goalies right hand with the blocker after the first takedown. Seemed more UFC than WWE.

I think by "set up" they just mean that the adults told the kids they could fight. Clearly the kids were really going at it.

[chimpfood]

Is anybody on the actual roster eligible or have all aged out?

All too old

Good to see two of our guys on there, and many more likely just missed the cut, like Long, Dec, Emerton.

I'm especially encouraged by Tuminaro. I'm not gonna act like I've been watching Chicago steel games so I was slightly disappointed in his point production so far, but he must be damn good defensively to be ranked that high.

[andyw2100]

I'll see if I can find and link to the better video.

I can't seem to find the other video. It's taken from very near the glass, and almost on the goal line, and starts with a puck that dribbles into the net. If anyone finds that one, please share.

[andyw2100]

I'll see if I can find and link to the better video.

I can't seem to find the other video. It's taken from very near the glass, and almost on the goal line, and starts with a puck that dribbles into the net. If anyone finds that one, please share.

The video I'm referring to was taken by this person, or someone very near this person. At some point they pan to their right, and you can see a bunch of adults standing along the far boards, just watching.

[scoop85]

Is anybody on the actual roster eligible or have all aged out?

All too old

Good to see two of our guys on there, and many more likely just missed the cut, like Long, Dec, Emerton.

I'm especially encouraged by Tuminaro. I'm not gonna act like I've been watching Chicago steel games so I was slightly disappointed in his point production so far, but he must be damn good defensively to be ranked that high.

You would think several guys, especially Ryan, Long, and DiGiulian, will be attractive free agents (hopefully not until they've finished their senior seasons)

[stereax]

We got a new commit!

Nick Cirka, G, Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL). March '08. 6'3" and 170.

.873 in 18 games this year. 3.81 GAA. The Mooseheads aren't particularly good, and this kid is still young. [Their other goalie has a 3.56 GAA and a .890.]

Would not expect him next year. Maybe 27-28? Spends a year behind junior Courns and then takes the net if Cournoyer signs after 3 years, or 2 years behind Courns if he signs after 4 and Cirka takes the net as a junior himself. Could even come in 28-29, though - he'd still be 20 at the start of that school year. Then again, commitments tend to flip these days, so we'll see if he ends up being a member of the Big Red.

Article from 2024 about him.

[Trotsky]

We got a new commit!

Nick Cirka, G, Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL). March '08. 6'3" and 170.

.873 in 18 games this year. 3.81 GAA. The Mooseheads aren't particularly good, and this kid is still young. [Their other goalie has a 3.56 GAA and a .890.]

Would not expect him next year. Maybe 27-28? Spends a year behind junior Courns and then takes the net if Cournoyer signs after 3 years, or 2 years behind Courns if he signs after 4 and Cirka takes the net as a junior himself. Could even come in 28-29, though - he'd still be 20 at the start of that school year. Then again, commitments tend to flip these days, so we'll see if he ends up being a member of the Big Red.

Article from 2024 about him.

Ranked #20 by NHL Central Scouting for NA Goalies.   More size.

[BearLover]

In my view, we have only three recruits that I think are clearly coming next year:
Tuminaro
Dec
Arend

Everyone else could or should use an extra year in juniors.

Perhaps the coaches like Wehmann's defensive game and he comes too.

Pelletier defection looms large.

Of course, much depends on early departures (Walsh? Castagna?) or lack thereof.