Recruits 2026 and Beyond

[Beeeej]

Season ended tonight for Des Moines. On the team were Ryland Randle and Henry Major.

Randle: 19 y/o defenseman, played on the second pair for Des Moines. 36 points in 62 games, will almost certainly come in this fall and compete for a spot in the lineup.

Major: winger, turned 19 in March, brother of Charlie. 26 points in 57 games. I would actually bet on him to come in this fall as well. He turned it on toward the end of the season, and I would guess he wants more than just 1 year of playing with his brother. Though, another year in the USHL would probably be better for his development.

Additionally, in 3 playoff games, Randle had 2 assists and Major had 2 goals and 1 assist. Weird thing about Henry is that the USHL lists his birthday as April 7 and Elite Prospects gives him a March date. He's 19 either way, just a little unusual to see different dates.

That happens. One of my favorite guys in the world (Luke Woodworth) is listed as April 1st on EP but March 1st everywhere else. Also have a fun anecdote that the BU Dogpound, in I think Northeastern's old rink, put up a happy birthday message for their backup goalie, going off EP... and then got a DM thanking them, but his birthday was a few days later 😂

All this to say, don't trust EP with exact birthdays.

The BU Dogpound has social media accounts to which you can send DMs...?

[stereax]

Season ended tonight for Des Moines. On the team were Ryland Randle and Henry Major.

Randle: 19 y/o defenseman, played on the second pair for Des Moines. 36 points in 62 games, will almost certainly come in this fall and compete for a spot in the lineup.

Major: winger, turned 19 in March, brother of Charlie. 26 points in 57 games. I would actually bet on him to come in this fall as well. He turned it on toward the end of the season, and I would guess he wants more than just 1 year of playing with his brother. Though, another year in the USHL would probably be better for his development.

Additionally, in 3 playoff games, Randle had 2 assists and Major had 2 goals and 1 assist. Weird thing about Henry is that the USHL lists his birthday as April 7 and Elite Prospects gives him a March date. He's 19 either way, just a little unusual to see different dates.

That happens. One of my favorite guys in the world (Luke Woodworth) is listed as April 1st on EP but March 1st everywhere else. Also have a fun anecdote that the BU Dogpound, in I think Northeastern's old rink, put up a happy birthday message for their backup goalie, going off EP... and then got a DM thanking them, but his birthday was a few days later 😂

All this to say, don't trust EP with exact birthdays.

The BU Dogpound has social media accounts to which you can send DMs...?

Instagram, at least. Possibly only for the people they follow/approve though.

[stereax]

Moving this here from the Money thread:

https://x.com/CollegePuckNXT/status/2044544090298081737

New recruit from WHL

Does that say 49 points in 27 games???

Just checked on EP - it's 49 in 67. Which is still REALLY GOOD.

Anyway, sounds like I have a new favorite crimebag


HockeyFights came up on the first page when I searched him. That's how you know he's gonna be fun.

[underskill]

Can't wait till he transfers to an NCHC team, next year. 

[stereax]

Can't wait till he transfers to an NCHC team, next year. 

You hush. XD

[chimpfood]

Our recruit Louis Wehmann can also fight like a motherfucker. He Armstrong and Catalano are gonna make for a hell of a fourth line next year

[stereax]

Our recruit Louis Wehmann can also fight like a motherfucker. He Armstrong and Catalano are gonna make for a hell of a fourth line next year

Fighting is still banned in the NCAA... but it would be fun as hell...

[BearLover]

Armstrong is turning 20 soon. Physical player with solid numbers, seems like a decent recruit. It's concerning that we're bringing in another forward - perhaps Walsh is gone. Honestly though I'm mostly worried about goaltending at this point. If Cournoyer blindsided the coaches with his decision then we're pretty fucked.

[stereax]

Armstrong is turning 20 soon. Physical player with solid numbers, seems like a decent recruit. It's concerning that we're bringing in another forward - perhaps Walsh is gone. Honestly though I'm mostly worried about goaltending at this point. If Cournoyer blindsided the coaches with his decision then we're pretty fucked.

I mean, if Walsh signs, power to him. I'm not as pressed about it simply because I know the Bruins wanted him last year and they'll probably want him this year too. The cost of having good players is they can turn pro after three. (And the kid's got a good head on his shoulders. He'll do well wherever he ends up.)

We also tend to carry a good amount of extra guys. Plus, Armstrong is RW. Walsh is C.

I don't think us landing him means Walsh goes or anything like that.

I'm excited for Armstrong though. Seems like a fun player. I'll see if I can't get a Chiefs game on demand on Victory+ to watch him in depth a little.

[BearLover]

Armstrong is turning 20 soon. Physical player with solid numbers, seems like a decent recruit. It's concerning that we're bringing in another forward - perhaps Walsh is gone. Honestly though I'm mostly worried about goaltending at this point. If Cournoyer blindsided the coaches with his decision then we're pretty fucked.

We also tend to carry a good amount of extra guys. Plus, Armstrong is RW. Walsh is C.

In that case, I have to imagine Dec is going back to juniors for another year. Another Pelletier situation waiting to happen?

[stereax]

Armstrong is turning 20 soon. Physical player with solid numbers, seems like a decent recruit. It's concerning that we're bringing in another forward - perhaps Walsh is gone. Honestly though I'm mostly worried about goaltending at this point. If Cournoyer blindsided the coaches with his decision then we're pretty fucked.

We also tend to carry a good amount of extra guys. Plus, Armstrong is RW. Walsh is C.

In that case, I have to imagine Dec is going back to juniors for another year. Another Pelletier situation waiting to happen?

[Trotsky]

Armstrong is third in scoring (25-24-49 in 67) on Spokane, but that's like 50th in league. Top end WHL forward talent is elite.  {e.g., Tij Iginla (as in yeah) of Kelowna is 41-49-90 in 48 and was #6 overall (Utah) in the '24 draft.}  The WHL is also an intimidating fighting league not for the faint of heart, so this guy is nails.

"Coco" Cohen (that'll play in Ithaca) is praised everywhere as having a high hockey IQ while also playing an effective physical game.  Having a scorer on the checking line is going to help us roll 4 lines.  Too bad Gaudet's not still around.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLIyrx_NcHQ

[ursusminor]

The WHL is also an intimidating fighting league not for the faint of heart, so this guy is nails.

RPI's incoming goalie Ethan McCallum getting killed in a fight with Josh Ravensbergen (1st round NHL, going to MSU).  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8myAhnEEZDI They do pat each other on the back at the end. Weird.

[marty]

The WHL is also an intimidating fighting league not for the faint of heart, so this guy is nails.

RPI's incoming goalie Ethan McCallum getting killed in a fight with Josh Ravensbergen (1st round NHL, going to MSU).  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8myAhnEEZDI They do pat each other on the back at the end. Weird.

Puppies play fighting. Looks like fun.  Wish I were young again.

[stereax]

The WHL is also an intimidating fighting league not for the faint of heart, so this guy is nails.

RPI's incoming goalie Ethan McCallum getting killed in a fight with Josh Ravensbergen (1st round NHL, going to MSU).  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8myAhnEEZDI They do pat each other on the back at the end. Weird.

Puppies play fighting. Looks like fun.  Wish I were young again.

Yeah, the goalies were just fucking around for fun lol