Recruits 2026 and Beyond

[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.

[BearLover]

Recruits (in order of commitment date)

Tuminaro—looks like a big stay at home D, on NHL central scouting rankings so presumably ready to come next season. Not really producing but I guess that's not his game.

Dec—undersized 18 year old forward with over a point per game in OHL right now, which is very good. Should come next year.

Major—Charlie's 18 year old brother, similar build and position. Henry entered the USHL six months earlier than Charlie but hasn't produced like Charlie. Needs another year in juniors. Hopefully still has Charlie's upside.

Marmulak-19 year old forward producing under half a point per game in the QMJHL in his second year of juniors. Needs another year, but hopefully can dominate next year and then matriculate in 2027.

Broderick-18 year old forward ranked as the fourth best '07 NE prep school player by NeutralZone. That's definitely good but I believe most of the best prep players go off to play junior hockey before graduating. He should spend a year in juniors. Hopefully he follows the same trajectory as Ryan Walsh who also played all the way through prep school before blowing up in the USHL.

DiPlacido-St. Andrews senior D who has been producing more recently. Should spend next year in the OHL.

Peckham-rare Minnesota high school hockey recruit. He's a senior D at Edina High who should head to juniors after graduating high school. He hasn't really ever produced, and there are several D on his team producing more than him. So another stay at home D I would guess.

Ament-19 year old forward who hasn't produced in his first year in the WHL. Needs another year and hopefully will start scoring.

Emerton-17 year old D who is producing in the OHL, looks promising. Likely won't get drafted because he is only 5'10.

Wehmann-19 year old forward producing half a point per game in the WHL. Likely comes next year given this is his third year of junior hockey. Stats don't jump off the page but presumably the staff likes other elements that he brings.

Kirkwood-17 year old forward who hasn't produced much in his first year in the Q but hopefully will grow into a bigger role next season.

Dontigny-17 year old forward who has bounced around this year, QMJHL to BCHL and then finally back to the Q on a different team. Didn't produce at either of the prior stops but seems to finally be getting playing time (or at least is starting to produce).

Wotton-16 year old forward in the QMJHL who isn't producing but he's so young that he has lots of time to grow into a bigger role next year.

Puglisi-17 year old prep school forward who is dominating at his current home at the clip of 2 points per game. Ranked by NHL central scouting. If he gets drafted I suppose he'll come next year as a true freshman; otherwise he should play a year of juniors for seasoning.

Long-17 year old forward and Aiden's brother leading St. Andrews in scoring. Likely plays a year in the OHL before coming in 2027. Probably ends up similar to Aiden (which is a good thing).

Sullivan-16 year old D for St. Andrew's. Unlike his teammates DiPlacido and Long, he's only a junior so will grow into a bigger role next year. Bit of production this year which bodes well.

Arend-20 year old forward who OSU asked to explore other opportunities, but almost a point per game in the USHL is good. Hopefully his production isn't the result of him being bigger than the younger kids. He committed recently though so the coaching staff knows what they're getting.

Cirka-17 year old goalie rated by NHL central scouting. He's struggled this year in the QMJHL but he's 6'3 and young enough that the potential is there.


The general conclusion is: TBD. Most of our recruits need a(nother) year in junior hockey. Not many jump off the page currently but most are young. Fortunately, unless a number of our current players leave early or transfer, we won't have many needs next year.

Given the USHL is a low scoring league and mostly on par with the CHL, I'm treating production in the USHL and CHL as roughly equivalent. For example, I'd like to see forwards approach a point per game (in either league) before matriculating. But that's also a function of age. If you're 18 with a point per game, you're likely getting drafted. If you're 20, it's less impressive but still pretty good. Prep school kids are tough to evaluate but being a points leader at an elite prep school like St. Andrews is strong.

[Beeeej]

Recruits (in order of commitment date)
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The general conclusion is: TBD. Most of our recruits need a(nother) year in junior hockey. Not many jump off the page currently but most are young. Fortunately, unless a number of our current players leave early or transfer, we won't have many needs next year.

Given the USHL is a low scoring league and mostly on par with the CHL, I'm treating production in the USHL and CHL as roughly equivalent. For example, I'd like to see forwards approach a point per game (in either league) before matriculating. But that's also a function of age. If you're 18 with a point per game, you're likely getting drafted. If you're 20, it's less impressive but still pretty good. Prep school kids are tough to evaluate but being a points leader at an elite prep school like St. Andrews is strong.

Speaking as someone who doesn't have the time (nor, frankly, the inclination) to do the research on this stuff, thank you. I generally have 99% of my focus on what the kids do once they actually arrive at Cornell, but insight like this provides useful color and occasionally some badly-needed optimism.