tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post2804557728579372772..comments2023-09-27T07:48:02.772-05:00Comments on Western College Hockey: NTDP Tryout CampUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-42068673256597995482008-06-26T16:09:00.000-05:002008-06-26T16:09:00.000-05:00Hey, Chris you've been quiet all week. What gives...Hey, Chris you've been quiet all week. What gives? Are you in Rochester and how's it going. At least give us something to chew on while you're working up the whole story, huh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-53851152739650620152008-05-12T11:59:00.000-05:002008-05-12T11:59:00.000-05:00I hear some of the players who received offers are...I hear some of the players who received offers are balking. Is it beacause of or in spite of the $50k penalty for early departure? Can the NTDP field a quality team in light of the new ante?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-24826502208274495912008-04-06T19:22:00.000-05:002008-04-06T19:22:00.000-05:00Heard Arnold invited at forward.Heard Arnold invited at forward.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-84063283816219543322008-04-06T08:36:00.000-05:002008-04-06T08:36:00.000-05:00These tryouts are a joke! Most of their being the...These tryouts are a joke! Most of their being there is political, who you know whether the coach likes you or not. I've had the chance to know some of these kids, yea, they may have the height and weight, but they don't have the heart, dedication and commitment to go the distance. These coaches and scouts need to look at their off ice performance to get the real picture. Because they show up at a game and "look good" but do nothing to improve their game in the off season or adhere to an off ice training program these are not the kids that should be given the chance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-66163499053488006302008-04-05T06:01:00.000-05:002008-04-05T06:01:00.000-05:00Notifications all made. Heard Merrill, Moffatt, N...Notifications all made. Heard Merrill, Moffatt, Nieto, Knight, Saad, Zucker, and Balisy have commitments at forward; Clendenning and Tinordi at def; Campbell and Yanakef at goal. Any others get 'the call'?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-71774254749125709192008-04-04T20:07:00.000-05:002008-04-04T20:07:00.000-05:00How did the camp go?top forwards?top defense?sleep...How did the camp go?<BR/>top forwards?<BR/>top defense?<BR/>sleepers?<BR/>snubs?<BR/>who makes the team?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-58014627217187332782008-04-04T18:42:00.000-05:002008-04-04T18:42:00.000-05:00"Didnt know Fallon was originally from California"..."Didnt know Fallon was originally from California"<BR/><BR/>"He played with Etem on an L.A. Hockey Club peewee team that finished second in the national tournament a few years back. Moved to Dallas about three years ago."<BR/><BR/>"I believe Nieto and Sooth also played on that team."<BR/><BR/>make that 5 LA Hockey Kids from that PeeWee team at the camp = Nieto, Sooth, Etem, Fallon and Zucker -- Vegas kidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-39750954552604188572008-04-03T07:49:00.000-05:002008-04-03T07:49:00.000-05:00The camp ended, what, a week ago? Seems like a lon...The camp ended, what, a week ago? Seems like a long time to make a few phone calls. How the commitments be made public?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-84551036879333219492008-04-02T20:52:00.000-05:002008-04-02T20:52:00.000-05:00Yes, You are missing a couple but they will not be...Yes, You are missing a couple but they will not be public until after all the calls have been completed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-23693180137686450122008-04-02T13:50:00.000-05:002008-04-02T13:50:00.000-05:00underground says Campbell, Yanakef, Merrill, Moffa...underground says Campbell, Yanakef, Merrill, Moffatt, Knight, Zucker have commitments so far.... any others?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-56647345252100580472008-03-31T22:21:00.000-05:002008-03-31T22:21:00.000-05:00best goalie: islesbest defense: Tinordibest forwar...best goalie: isles<BR/>best defense: Tinordi<BR/>best forward: Moffatt<BR/><BR/>honors too: Etem, Bjutstad, Neito, JohnsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-71986405013788049102008-03-31T12:55:00.000-05:002008-03-31T12:55:00.000-05:00best D Carrochiobest f Etembest g Ilesbest D Carrochio<BR/>best f Etem<BR/>best g IlesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-4967452545096290192008-03-30T12:28:00.000-05:002008-03-30T12:28:00.000-05:00Lipincott was not invited as he has struggled play...Lipincott was not invited as he has struggled playing 18 and under this year. I was also at the camp for only one day, but carrocio really suprised me with his strong play. Clare looked slow, but hes still a very smart defensive defenseman. Moffat, in my opinion, did not pass the puck was obviously one of the most talented players at the camp. Etem has break neck speed and playing wiht the prep team has done him alot of good this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-19510001131153417042008-03-30T06:17:00.000-05:002008-03-30T06:17:00.000-05:00maybe I'm off, but looks like every 92 who had a p...maybe I'm off, but looks like every 92 who had a prior verbal commitment with a college was invited to the camp (and will probably get a spot even if they didn't skate during the camp), is that correct? Is this going to be the NTDP or the NVCP (National Verbal Commitment Program)? There kids that played sloppy or lazy all year long but had one or two good games at this camp who are going to get chosen - over kids who played great and had results all year long who didn't even get invited. This may create a trend of broken verbal commitments in the future. Once kids realize that the best way to get to the NTDP is the verbal with the first team that comes knocking, they'll stop taking their time to really evaluate other schools. Instead of finding the right school for themselves, they're going to jump on the first verbal commitment they get. Then, when they'r done with the NTDP and have seen the world a little more, they're going to decommit. Am I making too much of it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-39599950277151891672008-03-30T06:04:00.000-05:002008-03-30T06:04:00.000-05:00I hear Campbell and Yanakeff picked up the goalie ...I hear Campbell and Yanakeff picked up the goalie spots leaving Isles out of the picture. Internet hmmm was sounding very positive on Isles, so I'm surprised. True?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-80051010822989216712008-03-29T18:19:00.000-05:002008-03-29T18:19:00.000-05:00i disagree with your comments about Iles. He real...i disagree with your comments about Iles. He really seemed to struggle during the goalie sessions and really didn't fare any better than any of the other goalies during the games. I thought the talent was quite even among the 4.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-42539843166013754302008-03-27T10:37:00.000-05:002008-03-27T10:37:00.000-05:00defense overrated?:Clare, the player is a real ta...defense overrated?:<BR/>Clare, the player is a real talent who only attended camp a few days. he will be a future NTDP player.<BR/>Moffatt: another player who has no weakness, some say he doesn,t pass enough but it only appears like that because he has the puck on his stick so much.will also excell further with NTDP.<BR/>Bailsey and Etem missed first few games but also look like future NTDP impact players.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-49078237297214214282008-03-27T10:22:00.000-05:002008-03-27T10:22:00.000-05:00Anon 4:03 was right on the money. Who do you thin...Anon 4:03 was right on the money. Who do you think was the best/worst of the bunch. You gave us "overrated and Underrated" How does this program compare with the USHL and OHL? Etem, Carroccio, Isles are my guesses for the best.<BR/>Moffat, Lane and Carruth are my guesses not based on skill more chemistry and performance. (Moffat has already commited, I know)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-81702590322173251992008-03-26T19:36:00.000-05:002008-03-26T19:36:00.000-05:00interesting as the scouting staffs had a much diff...interesting as the scouting staffs had a much different view on the top players for both forward and d vs. the above comments at 403pm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-30220641696608923202008-03-26T16:03:00.000-05:002008-03-26T16:03:00.000-05:00A few OHL associates and I spent Saturday through ...A few OHL associates and I spent Saturday through Monday at the event the talent was very good and the action occured at a quick pace. Pairings probably should have been switched around more because a good forward or defense can make all of he difference to the other players. <BR/><BR/>For example; a player on the ice with Nieto will see the puck more than if paired with Moffatt, who chose not to pass the bisquit. Some of the seemd challenged to play the proper position.<BR/><BR/>Forwards; <BR/>Etem ( showed up a day late) was excellent<BR/>Nieto - Not showy, but sneaky fast and passed the puck with the best vision at the event.<BR/>Balisy,(another late show) seemed bothered by the poor level of play of his pairings. He adjusted well and deserves a spot on the team. <BR/>Watson- scored six goals one game, and played very well. <BR/>Fallon- makes this team.<BR/><BR/>Most overrated - Moffatt- I came here to see a future NHL star. He may have the tools , but not a team player.<BR/><BR/>Underrated- colton St Clare- was not on the radar of an of usuntil the tournament- He should get an invitation.<BR/><BR/>defense'<BR/><BR/>Tinordi- We had high expectations , but he underachieved. Was average to above average in most categories.<BR/><BR/>Johns- Big, but not much more. Deficient skating skills became very apparent when coverig better skaters.<BR/><BR/>Clendening- played well- He was most flustered by the lack of knowledge of his defensive partner. <BR/><BR/>Carroccio- No one could get by him in either the games or in the drills. Best skater, both backwards and forwards . Skated at an advanced level showing off impressive toestarts. Covers lots of ground. Becasue of his skating and speed he should probably step up more in the defensive zone. <BR/><BR/>Gravel- a pleasant surprise<BR/><BR/>Gunn - Played well<BR/><BR/>Most overated; Clare- Big and good hands with less than average speed.<BR/><BR/>Marshall - is a good player that lacks skating ability. To cover the best , one must be a top-notch skater.<BR/><BR/>Tinordi, Maybe the nest Pronger, But at this camp I wasn't impressed. <BR/><BR/>Underated; Carroccio, Gravel Gunn _ all three should be on he team. <BR/><BR/>Opinion: With defense at this level- being able to stop the opponent becomes paramount. Anything else become icing on the cake. Everyone mentioned above can move the puck and make the breakout pass. Only one o two could cover Etem on a one on one<BR/><BR/>Goalies; top four picks Iles, Iles, Iles and Iles - As a poster before said- he is the only goalie deserving to make this team at this point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-25627454178137368192008-03-26T09:40:00.000-05:002008-03-26T09:40:00.000-05:00good Camp! about 10 top level forwards, * defense,...good Camp! about 10 top level forwards, * defense, and 3 goalies will make this team strong.<BR/>Isles is the top goalie.<BR/>Clare, tinordi, Clendeng and Johns stood out on D. also, merril is on team along with moffat but merril was out of town for camp.<BR/>Neito , Moffatt, Bjugstad really stood out with there intensity and skill every game on forward.<BR/>Also, Arnold, Saad, Zucker, bailsey and etem looked good.<BR/>this will be a good team barring any politics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-19634834166164248142008-03-25T23:23:00.000-05:002008-03-25T23:23:00.000-05:00Just returned from the camp. Overall, the talent w...Just returned from the camp. Overall, the talent was good. I'll list my thoughts along with my chronies opinion tht were at the camp with me.<BR/><BR/>Goalies; I'd invite Andy Iles and keeo the other spot t.b.d - Iles shined, Campbell was second best. <BR/><BR/>Defense;<BR/><BR/>Overall, I saw some small skaters with fast forward speed that lacked strength and backwards skating skill and some really big players that lacked finesse and skating skills.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Carroccio- Strong, fast, excellent skater with puck sense. Excellent defensive skills -<BR/><BR/>Johns - big , but lacks skating ability. Forwards moved arounfd him quite easily.<BR/><BR/>Gunn- Overall very good. <BR/><BR/>Gravel, - all around sound. For a person that i did not know much about - i was impressed<BR/><BR/>Clare - Disappointing. for a person that plays junior hockey. we all expected more. Does not cover much ground when he skates. Was beaten frequently. Left early. <BR/><BR/>Russo,- Played well. <BR/><BR/>Clendening - Very good at times , not so good other times. <BR/><BR/>Marshall- fast forward skater, moves puck well. Lacks backwards skating and size. <BR/><BR/>Tinordi - very good. Seemed scattered at times, mostly because his defensive partner lacked positioning skills. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Picks <BR/><BR/>Defense<BR/><BR/>Merrill, GUNN, Gravel, Carroccio, Tinordi Russo or Clendening.<BR/><BR/>Forwards, <BR/><BR/>Seems like there was a disparity with the large amount of players representing either Michigan and Minnesota. However, the group wasn't impressive at any position. <BR/><BR/>Nieto, most unselfish person on the ice. Makes the right play.<BR/><BR/>Mofatt. I was expecting some big things, and was terrible disappointed. Either he plays selfish or he does not see the ice. <BR/>Not the best forward at the camp. <BR/><BR/>Balisy - Cool as a cucumber. <BR/><BR/>Etem - One of the three best. I cannot rank 1,2,3 caus eit is so close. <BR/><BR/>Colten St Clare - played well.<BR/><BR/>Watson, scored four goals in one game. He should make the team. <BR/><BR/>Arnold- faster than i expected - he had a good weekend. <BR/><BR/>Picks; Mofatt (already on the team( Nieto, Balisy, Etem, Watson, Fallon. St Clair,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-5238668116519049852008-03-25T16:03:00.000-05:002008-03-25T16:03:00.000-05:00Anon 219: Over all? Performance at the camp or g...Anon 219: Over all? Performance at the camp or general skills/size/potential?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-22977511550580434632008-03-25T14:19:00.000-05:002008-03-25T14:19:00.000-05:00the best players at camp:Red team: Saad, Moffatt, ...the best players at camp:<BR/>Red team: Saad, Moffatt, Etem<BR/>Blue Team: Bailsey, Tinoridi, NeitoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12302090.post-68183415202797282282008-03-24T20:08:00.000-05:002008-03-24T20:08:00.000-05:00I heard Watson scored 6 goals in one game (5 plus ...I heard <A HREF="http://atrainhockey.blogspot.com/2008/03/watsons-fab-five.html" REL="nofollow">Watson scored 6 goals</A> in one game (5 plus one shoot-out goal). How are the D faring?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com