Ryan O'Byrne

kaelistus · February 21, 2003, 12:46:36 PM

There's some talk today in the USCHO message board that O'Byrne has committed to Cornell. It is too early too tell, but this freshman class sure looks like it has potential.

Also, according to the Recruits page, we have our first 2004 committal. Matt McKeown-LW (2/8/03). Anyone know anything about this kid?

Cop at Lynah · February 21, 2003, 12:50:15 PM

http://www.hfboards.com/showthread.php?threadid=70967&perpage=15&pagenumber=2

Greg Berge · February 21, 2003, 01:31:42 PM

The mention I see is vandy (a mod) saying he has a NCAA "scholarship." Googling obyrne cornell currently produces nothing of hockey interest.

Needless to say, if this turns out to be true it is a real coup for Schafer and his staff.

ursusminor · February 21, 2003, 02:03:40 PM

It's on the official list of BCHL recruits.

http://www.mytelus.com/sports/article.do?pageID=bchl/home&articleID=1276240&

See #38.

captens1 · February 21, 2003, 02:51:36 PM

Well, Ryan, if you're reading, thanks for making a wise decision! We'll look forward to seeing you contribute to the Big Red. And tell your other studly friends what a great place Cornell is to play hockey.

DeltaOne81 · February 21, 2003, 02:56:58 PM

I think that qualifies as woofing... ;-) < knocks on wood for you > - wait 'til it's from a reliable source and cross your fingers in the meantime

hipcheck · February 21, 2003, 06:44:23 PM

The fans at Cornell will love the Mckeown kid. He is from the Hornby mould and hits like a Mack Truck. Any opposing player that has his head down for a second will be in trouble plus the kid does have some offensive touches too. I watched him at the Prospects Tourney last year and hes a great character player.

littleredfan · February 23, 2003, 01:16:43 PM

Chris Heisenberg's page has O'Bryne listed under Cornell, though he didn't include it as part of his updates on the top anywhere in the past few days. Hopefully this is better proof that he's really coming...

cbuckser · February 24, 2003, 01:12:39 AM

The Nanaimo Clippers' web site also lists Ryan O'Byrne as a future Cornellian. By the way, his current and future teammate Byron Bitz leads the Clippers in scoring.

http://www.nanaimoclippers.com/stats.php

DeltaOne81 · February 24, 2003, 01:19:11 AM

Good enough for me now... I'll call it official! :-D :-D :-D

Section A · February 24, 2003, 02:04:39 AM

Funny how one of his teammates is going to Cornell, and another is going to Maine. Imagine the conversations between those three as O'Byrne was making his decision!

rstott · February 24, 2003, 08:47:24 AM

Looks like we are having a fine recruting year. (Boy, Clarkson is really paying a price this year, so far only one recruit.) But, I'm a little surprised we haven't gotten a goalie. Do you think Schafer is happy with Marr and Chabot for next year, or has simply so far failed to land any top prospect?

ugarte · February 24, 2003, 08:51:20 AM

Lenny is a sophomore. Do you know something that we don't know, Richard?

rstott · February 24, 2003, 10:27:49 AM

I'm sorry. I mean assuming Lenny doesn't return., a very real prospect I'm afraid. I think Scahfer has to think about that.

jbeaber1998 · February 24, 2003, 10:31:38 AM

Hey, no talk like that until we know we have a reason to be afraid. Has anything been said?