Recruits 2016 and Beyond

[Jim Hyla]

Last night, Matt Galadja stopped 36 of 37 shots as Victoria defeated Powell River 2-1 in double OT to win their series 4 games to 3. Cam Donaldson had an assist on the lone Powell River goal, while Tristan Mullin, Kyle Betts and Matt Cairns were scoreless.  Victoria moves on to play Chilliwack in the next round.

In the other series of interest, Penticon defeated Merritt 6-2 in game 7 of that series. Defenseman Joe Leahy did not score for Penticon, while Michael Regush was scoreless for Merritt in his final game there.  Penticon will play Vernon in the next series.

The Cornell-bound players have acquitted themselves well in the playoffs, with Galadja really standing out. I've got to believe he'll give Stewart a battle for the starting spot in net next season.

Thank you again for doing these.  It is exciting to read up on our future!  

Agree, I'd never do it myself, but I enjoy it.

[CAS]

Thx scoop.  LGR!

[scoop85]

Last night, Matt Galadja stopped 36 of 37 shots as Victoria defeated Powell River 2-1 in double OT to win their series 4 games to 3. Cam Donaldson had an assist on the lone Powell River goal, while Tristan Mullin, Kyle Betts and Matt Cairns were scoreless.  Victoria moves on to play Chilliwack in the next round.

In the other series of interest, Penticon defeated Merritt 6-2 in game 7 of that series. Defenseman Joe Leahy did not score for Penticon, while Michael Regush was scoreless for Merritt in his final game there.  Penticon will play Vernon in the next series.

The Cornell-bound players have acquitted themselves well in the playoffs, with Galadja really standing out. I've got to believe he'll give Stewart a battle for the starting spot in net next season.

Thank you again for doing these.  It is exciting to read up on our future!  

Agree, I'd never do it myself, but I enjoy it.

Happy to do it, and glad some folks appreciate the info!

[marty]

Happy to do it, and glad some folks appreciate the info!

I wouldn't consider myself much of a fan if recruiting was not of interest.  Thank you!

[Trotsky]

Does anybody do anything analogous to the star ratings of football prospects?  I've always thought that would be interesting (and only incidentally would help the Predictions! a lot).

[scoop85]

Does anybody do anything analogous to the star ratings of football prospects?  I've always thought that would be interesting (and only incidentally would help the Predictions! a lot).

I found this

[Trotsky]

Does anybody do anything analogous to the star ratings of football prospects?  I've always thought that would be interesting (and only incidentally would help the Predictions! a lot).

I found this

Wow.  This is GREAT!

[scoop85]

New recruit for 2018, defenseman Sebastian Dirven from the Cornwall Colts of the CCHL.  6'3" kid who played for Canada East in the most recent Junior A Challenge

(edited to include correct link)

[scoop85]

Turns out Sean Flannigan played for the Cornwall Colts from 2004-06

[Trotsky]

Dirven's EP page.  His NZ page.

EP lists him as 6-4 185.

[redice]

Does anybody do anything analogous to the star ratings of football prospects?  I've always thought that would be interesting (and only incidentally would help the Predictions! a lot).

I found this

Holy Cow!!!   We're 37th!!   That's depressing!!   Right below AIC & Bentley??

[CU2007]

Does anybody do anything analogous to the star ratings of football prospects?  I've always thought that would be interesting (and only incidentally would help the Predictions! a lot).

I found this

Holy Cow!!!   We're 37th!!   That's depressing!!   Right below AIC & Bentley??

Its a fun thing to look at in the offseason, but I wouldn't put much stock in it.  Its all very subjective and I seriously doubt whoever runs the site has the time or the means to accurately evaluate all these kids. Just look at our own program. Some of our highly-touted recruits haven't panned out while some of the less heralded guys have turned into major contributors over the years.

[scoop85]

Does anybody do anything analogous to the star ratings of football prospects?  I've always thought that would be interesting (and only incidentally would help the Predictions! a lot).

I found this

Holy Cow!!!   We're 37th!!   That's depressing!!   Right below AIC & Bentley??

Its a fun thing to look at in the offseason, but I wouldn't put much stock in it.  Its all very subjective and I seriously doubt whoever runs the site has the time or the means to accurately evaluate all these kids. Just look at our own program. Some of our highly-touted recruits haven't panned out while some of the less heralded guys have turned into major contributors over the years.

Yes, my thoughts as well.  FWIW (which may not be much), I think our incoming class would be more highly rated than this past class - and those guys turned out decently.

[Trotsky]

Does anybody do anything analogous to the star ratings of football prospects?  I've always thought that would be interesting (and only incidentally would help the Predictions! a lot).

I found this

Holy Cow!!!   We're 37th!!   That's depressing!!   Right below AIC & Bentley??

That just reflects that the class was small.  The mean stars per recruit is a much better stat IMO; in that we were 18th.

To get a good look at the guts of it would mean plunking down $30 and then sprinting through the past history over one month, or $100 for an annual subscription.

[ursusminor]

Does anybody do anything analogous to the star ratings of football prospects?  I've always thought that would be interesting (and only incidentally would help the Predictions! a lot).

I found this

Holy Cow!!!   We're 37th!!   That's depressing!!   Right below AIC & Bentley??

That just reflects that the class was small.  The mean stars per recruit is a much better stat IMO; in that we were 18th.

To get a good look at the guts of it would mean plunking down $30 and then sprinting through the past history over one month, or $100 for an annual subscription.

I considered subscribing until it was pointed out to me that Hokydad is the Editor.