Prospect Updates

[Jeff Hopkins '82]

[Q]billhoward Wrote:

The "Hammer" award, you'd think, would not from the sound be for gentlemanly play. But okay, bring him on. [/q]


The non-gentlemanly play award would be the Dave "Hammer" Schultz award.

JH

[pfibiger]

Topher Scott is racking up the awards. from the end of March:

"The Purple Heart Award is given to the player who best demonstrates perseverance and consistency. Players that play at top form healthy and injured. Two centers tied for the award; team Captain Topher Scott and Assistant Captain Matt McIlvane. Topher, from Buffalo Grove, IL, is in his fourth year with the Steel and will be playing for Cornell University this fall. "

"Most Valuable Player award went to team Captain Topher Scott for his vital role in this season’s success. Scott came back this season from sitting on the shelf last season due to major knee surgery, to be the team’s second leading scorer and the USHL’s seventeenth in league scoring. He also was only one of two Steel players represented at this year’s All-Star game. In addition, he played at top form every shift and was named USHL/Let’s Play Hockey Offensive Player of the Week in January."


So we've got two team MVPs and one conference rookie of the year coming in (Nanaimo hasn't yet awarded team awards, as far as I can tell..Maybe it's because their season is still going on. After winning the BCHL championship, they play the AJHL champion in a best of seven series for the Doyle Cup).

[ben03]

[Q]pfibiger Wrote:
... So we've got two team MVPs and one conference rookie of the year coming in (Nanaimo hasn't yet awarded team awards, as far as I can tell..Maybe it's because their season is still going on. After winning the BCHL championship, they play the AJHL champion in a best of seven series for the Doyle Cup[/B]). [/q]
Gotta love the Cup name ...  :-)

[tyrop9]

go down to the bottom of the page... rookie team...

http://www.sjhl.sk.ca/0304awards.html

[pfibiger]

from an article in the 'buffalo grove countryside' a local paper, some interesting quotes:

http://archives.pioneerlocal.com/cgi-bin/ppo-story/archives/sports/2004/bg/04-01-04-260495.html

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Nichol confirmed that some schools cooled their interest after Scott tore his ACL in the first game of the 2002-03 season.

"But Cornell made no bones about it; they really wanted him," Nichol noted. "They're getting a stud."
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"When Topher goes into the corner, he usually comes out with the puck," said teammate Chris Walsh. "He plays so big."
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"When the game is on the line, Topher wants the puck on his stick," Nichol said.

Frankly, Scott wouldn't have it any other way.

"I love being the guy in the clutch," Scott said. "It's a great feeling to win a game."
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"It's his vision of the ice," said teammate Matt McIlvane. "He sees what's gonna happen, and knows what's gonna happen, before the play even develops."

"He's two steps ahead of the play," Nichol agreed.

[Greg]

Another Chicago Steel Prospect:

The Chicago Steel announced today the addition of forward Jay Sprague. Sprague, a 6-2, 215 lb Georgetown, Ontario native; is the Steel's only import player. Prior to joining the Steel, Jay played Jr. A for the Ontario Provincial League's Georgetown Raiders; where he scored 10 goals and 19 points in 16 games. Last season Jay played for Steel coach Wil Nichol at IMG Academy. Scouts enjoy his natural goal scoring ability for a player of his stature.

"I am very excited to be a part of the Chicago Steel, I never thought I would get an opportunity to play for this organization. Last season Coach Nichol took us to a game and I never once thought that I would be playing for the team," comments Sprague.

"Jay is a kid that played for me last year and I know his capabilities. He is a good fit for our locker room. Sprague brings offense, plays hard, and is a good fit with the Steel family. He is already attracting attention from Michigan State and Cornell," said Head Coach Wil Nichol.


http://www.chicagosteelhockey.com/news.htm

[billhoward]

[Q]pfibiger Wrote:

 from an article in the 'buffalo grove countryside' a local paper, some interesting quotes:

http://archives.pioneerlocal.com/cgi-bin/ppo-story/archives/sports/2004/bg/04-01-04-260495.html

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Nichol confirmed that some schools cooled their interest after Scott tore his ACL in the first game of the .....
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"It's his vision of the ice," said teammate Matt McIlvane. "He sees what's gonna happen, and knows what's gonna happen, before the play even develops."

"He's two steps ahead of the play," Nichol agreed. [/q]

Isn't that when you're whistled offsides?