A few potpourri items for the week: Looking back at the Ice-Green Bay series, a few Jeff Blashill Coach of the Year links, and items on Torey Krug & Paul Carey, two Ice alumni competing for the Stanley Cup; and another Ice alum scores his first pro goal.
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Sunday, April 20, 2014
This date in Indianapolis hockey history: April 20
April 20 in Indianapolis hockey history
A lot of playoff updates, with Christian Hilbrich getting the Ice off on the right foot in 2011, Eric Kattelus scoring in OT in 2007, Jim Waite blanking Detroit in 1996, Dominik Hasek standing on his head in Fort Wayne in 1991, Darren Pang clinching a series against Peoria in 1990, Bob Lakso scoring a key goal in 1985 and the Checkers beating Andy Moog seven times in 1982, as well as four birthdays.
A lot of playoff updates, with Christian Hilbrich getting the Ice off on the right foot in 2011, Eric Kattelus scoring in OT in 2007, Jim Waite blanking Detroit in 1996, Dominik Hasek standing on his head in Fort Wayne in 1991, Darren Pang clinching a series against Peoria in 1990, Bob Lakso scoring a key goal in 1985 and the Checkers beating Andy Moog seven times in 1982, as well as four birthdays.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Ice alumni: Dowd, Erne sign entry-level deals
Former Indiana Ice player Nic Dowd signed an entry-level contract with the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.
Dowd recently completed his career at St. Cloud State University, where he played 155 games, totaling 52 goals and 69 assists over four years. This season, Dowd scored the game-winner in overtime of St. Cloud's first-round NCAA tournament victory. He led the NCHC in power play goals (10), was second in total goals (22) and ninth in points (40). He is a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, given to college hockey's top player (although former Dubuque Fighting Saint John Gaudreau will likely be the recipient).
Dowd played with the Ice in 2009-10, totaling 16 goals and 23 assists in 46 games. He was drafted by the Kings in the seventh round of the 2009 NHL draft.
Kings release
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Another former Ice player, Adam Erne, signed an entry-level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. He reported to the Lightning's AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch, to begin playing on a tryout contract as his season with QMJHL Quebec has finished.
Erne played for the Ice in 2010-11, tallying 10 goals and 18 points in 45 games as one of the youngest players in the USHL. He has since played three seasons for Quebec in the QMJHL. with three 20-goal seasons. He was drafted by the Lightning with the 33rd overall pick in the 2013 draft.
Erne inks ELC
Dowd recently completed his career at St. Cloud State University, where he played 155 games, totaling 52 goals and 69 assists over four years. This season, Dowd scored the game-winner in overtime of St. Cloud's first-round NCAA tournament victory. He led the NCHC in power play goals (10), was second in total goals (22) and ninth in points (40). He is a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, given to college hockey's top player (although former Dubuque Fighting Saint John Gaudreau will likely be the recipient).
Dowd played with the Ice in 2009-10, totaling 16 goals and 23 assists in 46 games. He was drafted by the Kings in the seventh round of the 2009 NHL draft.
Kings release
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Another former Ice player, Adam Erne, signed an entry-level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. He reported to the Lightning's AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch, to begin playing on a tryout contract as his season with QMJHL Quebec has finished.
Erne played for the Ice in 2010-11, tallying 10 goals and 18 points in 45 games as one of the youngest players in the USHL. He has since played three seasons for Quebec in the QMJHL. with three 20-goal seasons. He was drafted by the Lightning with the 33rd overall pick in the 2013 draft.
Erne inks ELC
Sunday, August 14, 2011
USA Hockey week concludes
The USA U17 team defeated Switzerland 5-1 Sunday to sweep the Five Nations Tournament. The United States won all four games. Adam Erne was scoreless in the final game, but had two goals, an assist and four PIMs in the tournament.
In the WJC evaluation camp, Brian Ferlin was scoreless in the final game, a 6-4 loss to Sweden. He had a strong camp, with four points, including an assist in two games with the full USA squad.
In the WJC evaluation camp, Brian Ferlin was scoreless in the final game, a 6-4 loss to Sweden. He had a strong camp, with four points, including an assist in two games with the full USA squad.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Ferlin "just produces," Gillies backs up tourney
Ice goaltender Jon Gillies had a strong finish to the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, stopping 21 shots as the US U18 national select team defeated the Czech Republic 3-1 in the fifth place game Friday. The U.S. won three of its four games, but finished fifth because both of its pool play wins came in overtime, which carries a lower point value than regulation wins. Gillies was the goaltender of record in all four games, posting a 3.94 GAA and an 87.6 save percentage. He had the second-best GAA and save percentage among goalies that played at least 100 minutes. He also was second in the tournament in minutes played. Boxscore.
Catching up from yesterday, Brian Ferlin had another assist for Team USA as it beat Finland 4-1 in the World Junior Championships evaluation camp. He has a goal and three assists in the camp. The New England Hockey Journal's junior hockey/draft expert Kirk Luedeke tweeted that Ferlin has "looked nothing but solid" since being drafted by the Bruins in June. The U.S. faces Sweden at 1 p.m. Saturday to round out the tournament. Box for Finland game.
Tonight, Adam Erne was scoreless but the USA U17 team beat Slovakia 6-4 in the Five Nations Tournament. The U.S., which is unbeaten in the tournament, finishes at 7 p.m. Saturday against Switzerland.
In the Five Nations Tournament,
Catching up from yesterday, Brian Ferlin had another assist for Team USA as it beat Finland 4-1 in the World Junior Championships evaluation camp. He has a goal and three assists in the camp. The New England Hockey Journal's junior hockey/draft expert Kirk Luedeke tweeted that Ferlin has "looked nothing but solid" since being drafted by the Bruins in June. The U.S. faces Sweden at 1 p.m. Saturday to round out the tournament. Box for Finland game.
Tonight, Adam Erne was scoreless but the USA U17 team beat Slovakia 6-4 in the Five Nations Tournament. The U.S., which is unbeaten in the tournament, finishes at 7 p.m. Saturday against Switzerland.
In the Five Nations Tournament,
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
In relief, Gillies backstops USA win; Erne scores again in victory
Jon Gillies came on after one period and backstopped the United States U18 team's 6-5 shootout victory over Slovakia earlier today.
The U.S. trailed 3-2 after a period, allowing two power play goals, before Gillies came on. He stopped 18 of the 20 shots he faced, and kept the Americans in the game. They scored twice in the final 3:01 to tie the score. Gillies stopped both Slovakia attempts in the shootout, while the U.S. scored on both of its shots. Alex Galenchyuk scored with 3:01 left to make it 5-4, then assisted on Jordan Masters' tying goal 55 seconds later. Galenchyuk and Masters both scored in the shootout.
The U.S. has won two of its three pool games, but both victories came in OT/SO, so they carried a lower point value. Therefore, the U.S. will play in the fifth-place game of the six-team tournament Friday.
At the U17 level, the United States and former Iceman Adam Erne scored the first goal of the game for the second straight night. Erne's goal at 14:49 of the first period helped spur a 4-2 victory over Germany. He now has two goals and an assist in two games.
Brian Ferlin made the final camp roster in the WJC evaluation camp in Lake Placid, but he did not dress in today's game against Sweden.
IndianaIce.com has a story on Ferlin and Gillies' participation for the United States.
The U.S. trailed 3-2 after a period, allowing two power play goals, before Gillies came on. He stopped 18 of the 20 shots he faced, and kept the Americans in the game. They scored twice in the final 3:01 to tie the score. Gillies stopped both Slovakia attempts in the shootout, while the U.S. scored on both of its shots. Alex Galenchyuk scored with 3:01 left to make it 5-4, then assisted on Jordan Masters' tying goal 55 seconds later. Galenchyuk and Masters both scored in the shootout.
The U.S. has won two of its three pool games, but both victories came in OT/SO, so they carried a lower point value. Therefore, the U.S. will play in the fifth-place game of the six-team tournament Friday.
At the U17 level, the United States and former Iceman Adam Erne scored the first goal of the game for the second straight night. Erne's goal at 14:49 of the first period helped spur a 4-2 victory over Germany. He now has two goals and an assist in two games.
Brian Ferlin made the final camp roster in the WJC evaluation camp in Lake Placid, but he did not dress in today's game against Sweden.
IndianaIce.com has a story on Ferlin and Gillies' participation for the United States.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Gillies backstops win, Ferlin makes roster cut
Jon Gillies backstopped a 5-4 USA victory over Russia in the U18 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament this morning. The Ice goaltender stopped 27 of 31 shots, keeping the U.S. in the game and allowing the Americans to win on an overtime goal. The U.S. is now 1-1 in the tournament, and plays Slovakia at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Game boxscore.
Former Ice forward Brian Ferlin made the roster cutdown for the World Junior Championship camp, and will play in the camp's final games. Ferlin had a goal and two assists in the first two games. He is one of 17 forwards on the USA squad. The team also has nine defensemen and three goaltenders, and so the 29-man roster will be further cut down later.
Adam Erne had a goal and an assist for the USA U17 team in a 5-1 win over the Czech Republic. It was its Five Nations Tournament opener. Erne scored the game's first goal 1:04 into the game on an assist from Gabe Gurtler, and had the first assist on Gurtler's goal at 7:30 that made it 3-0.
Former Ice forward Brian Ferlin made the roster cutdown for the World Junior Championship camp, and will play in the camp's final games. Ferlin had a goal and two assists in the first two games. He is one of 17 forwards on the USA squad. The team also has nine defensemen and three goaltenders, and so the 29-man roster will be further cut down later.
Adam Erne had a goal and an assist for the USA U17 team in a 5-1 win over the Czech Republic. It was its Five Nations Tournament opener. Erne scored the game's first goal 1:04 into the game on an assist from Gabe Gurtler, and had the first assist on Gurtler's goal at 7:30 that made it 3-0.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Ice players on scoresheet today
The players with Ice representing the USA have all seen plenty of action today.
In the WJC camp, Brian Ferlin had a goal and an assist as Team USA White beat Finland 5-3 in Lake Placid. Ferlin assisted on Kenny Agostino's goal to open the game at 9:17 of the first period, and then scored on a feed from Agostino at 6:30 of the second, tying the game at 3-3. Ferlin now has a goal and two assists in two games. Ferlin is headed to Cornell University this fall, and was drafted by the Boston Bruins in June. The two teams will be cut down into one by Wednesday, when the Americans will face Sweden.
At the U18 level, Jon Gillies backstopped the USA in its first game in the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, but the Americans lost to Finland 6-3. Gillies stopped 33 of the 38 shots he faced. The game was tied 3-3 after a period, but the Finns added a power-play goal in the last minute of the second to take the lead, and another midway through the third. A late empty-netter sealed the score. The USA faces Russia at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
At the U17 level, the USA beat the Czech Republic 3-1 in an exhibition prior to the Five Nations Tournament in Ann Arbor. Adam Erne, who played for the Ice last season, had the first assist on Gabe Gurtler's second-period goal that set the final score. The teams will play again in the tournament's opening game at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Other Ice-related news
Maine-based junior hockey blogger Nate Fournier posted today an item on Ice Futures Draft pick Anthony Florentino. He turned down an invite to the USNDTP U17 team. He did not attend the team's main camp in June, and it appears he'll return to the Eastern Junior Hockey League this fall. He is a 1995 birth.
In the WJC camp, Brian Ferlin had a goal and an assist as Team USA White beat Finland 5-3 in Lake Placid. Ferlin assisted on Kenny Agostino's goal to open the game at 9:17 of the first period, and then scored on a feed from Agostino at 6:30 of the second, tying the game at 3-3. Ferlin now has a goal and two assists in two games. Ferlin is headed to Cornell University this fall, and was drafted by the Boston Bruins in June. The two teams will be cut down into one by Wednesday, when the Americans will face Sweden.
At the U18 level, Jon Gillies backstopped the USA in its first game in the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, but the Americans lost to Finland 6-3. Gillies stopped 33 of the 38 shots he faced. The game was tied 3-3 after a period, but the Finns added a power-play goal in the last minute of the second to take the lead, and another midway through the third. A late empty-netter sealed the score. The USA faces Russia at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
At the U17 level, the USA beat the Czech Republic 3-1 in an exhibition prior to the Five Nations Tournament in Ann Arbor. Adam Erne, who played for the Ice last season, had the first assist on Gabe Gurtler's second-period goal that set the final score. The teams will play again in the tournament's opening game at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Other Ice-related news
Maine-based junior hockey blogger Nate Fournier posted today an item on Ice Futures Draft pick Anthony Florentino. He turned down an invite to the USNDTP U17 team. He did not attend the team's main camp in June, and it appears he'll return to the Eastern Junior Hockey League this fall. He is a 1995 birth.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Ice & the USA
Saturday marked the first day of competition for the United States for a couple of Ice players.
Jon Gillies played goal for the USA in the U18 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament exhibition game. The United States defeated the Czech Republic 5-3. Gillies played half the game, stopping 20 of the 21 shots he faced. Calvin Peterson came in and played the final 28 minutes. Box and story here.
In the World Junior Championships evaluation camp, Brian Ferlin had an assist in the Team USA Blue vs. White scrimmage Saturday. He had the second assist on Chase Balisy's third-period goal for the white team, which lost 4-3. Boxscore here. Ferlin was scoreless in today's game, a 4-2 win for the white team he was suiting up with. Box here. Next up: vs. Finland, 4:30 p.m. Monday.
Adam Erne and the U17 team gets underway Tuesday in the Five Nations Tournament in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Jon Gillies played goal for the USA in the U18 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament exhibition game. The United States defeated the Czech Republic 5-3. Gillies played half the game, stopping 20 of the 21 shots he faced. Calvin Peterson came in and played the final 28 minutes. Box and story here.
In the World Junior Championships evaluation camp, Brian Ferlin had an assist in the Team USA Blue vs. White scrimmage Saturday. He had the second assist on Chase Balisy's third-period goal for the white team, which lost 4-3. Boxscore here. Ferlin was scoreless in today's game, a 4-2 win for the white team he was suiting up with. Box here. Next up: vs. Finland, 4:30 p.m. Monday.
Adam Erne and the U17 team gets underway Tuesday in the Five Nations Tournament in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Erne in part of QMJHL's American push
... according to Slightly Chilled's Ryan Clark.
The article is here. A couple of snippets:
With Erne, it will give The Q an opportunity to showcase that it deserves to be in the conversation with The OHL and The WHL in terms of being a legitimate option for Americans who might want to experience life outside of the USHL.
...
The story with quite a few American hockey fans has been how the OHL has been getting top-end American players to give up the college life to make the trek north. But if people don’t pay attention, The QMJHL could give Americans another option to come to Canada well before an NHL team comes calling.
The article is here. A couple of snippets:
With Erne, it will give The Q an opportunity to showcase that it deserves to be in the conversation with The OHL and The WHL in terms of being a legitimate option for Americans who might want to experience life outside of the USHL.
...
The story with quite a few American hockey fans has been how the OHL has been getting top-end American players to give up the college life to make the trek north. But if people don’t pay attention, The QMJHL could give Americans another option to come to Canada well before an NHL team comes calling.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Monday's news: Erne (to Quebec?), Gillies to rep USA next week
Two Ice players from last season are representing their country this week, as Adam Erne and Jon Gillies are donning the red, white and blue for two junior tournaments.
Note the words chosen. Both players have been drafted -- and courted -- by QMJHL teams. Both had committed to Boston-area colleges -- Erne to Boston University, Gillies to Northeastern. But it appears Erne has been headed to the QMJHL since his rights were traded to the Quebec Remparts, who paid quite a lot to get them. While currently unconfirmed, a Twitter post from Maine-based junior hockey blogger Nathan Fournier bears that out today ("I've been told Adam Erne will report to the Quebec Remparts"). He was expected to give a decision by today. We will try to confirm with the Ice.
Gillies appears to be staying with the Ice and heading the NCAA route. He'll likely be one of the USHL's top netminders this season after posting a strong year splitting time with Casey DeSmith last season.
Gillies is headed overseas to play for the United States' U18 team in the annual Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. The event is heavily-scouted as it's the first major event for hockey players in their draft year. The games will begin to count next week, as the United States will play Finland on Monday, Aug. 8 (8 a.m. EDT), Russia on Tuesday, Aug. 9 (8 a.m. EDT), Slovakia on Wednesday, Aug. 10 (11:30 a.m. EDT). The semis and finals of the eight-nation tournament will be played Aug. 12-13.
Erne will represent the USA in the Five Nations Tournament next week in Ann Arbor, Mich. Play begins Aug. 9 when the U.S. faces the Czech Republic at 7 p.m. The next day, the U.S. will face Germany at 7 p.m. A game against Slovakia will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 12, and finally against Switzerland the following day.
Note the words chosen. Both players have been drafted -- and courted -- by QMJHL teams. Both had committed to Boston-area colleges -- Erne to Boston University, Gillies to Northeastern. But it appears Erne has been headed to the QMJHL since his rights were traded to the Quebec Remparts, who paid quite a lot to get them. While currently unconfirmed, a Twitter post from Maine-based junior hockey blogger Nathan Fournier bears that out today ("I've been told Adam Erne will report to the Quebec Remparts"). He was expected to give a decision by today. We will try to confirm with the Ice.
Gillies appears to be staying with the Ice and heading the NCAA route. He'll likely be one of the USHL's top netminders this season after posting a strong year splitting time with Casey DeSmith last season.
Gillies is headed overseas to play for the United States' U18 team in the annual Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. The event is heavily-scouted as it's the first major event for hockey players in their draft year. The games will begin to count next week, as the United States will play Finland on Monday, Aug. 8 (8 a.m. EDT), Russia on Tuesday, Aug. 9 (8 a.m. EDT), Slovakia on Wednesday, Aug. 10 (11:30 a.m. EDT). The semis and finals of the eight-nation tournament will be played Aug. 12-13.
Erne will represent the USA in the Five Nations Tournament next week in Ann Arbor, Mich. Play begins Aug. 9 when the U.S. faces the Czech Republic at 7 p.m. The next day, the U.S. will face Germany at 7 p.m. A game against Slovakia will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 12, and finally against Switzerland the following day.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Monday wrapup: Ferlin the "surprise" of Bruins camp
For the second straight game, Brian Ferlin scored a goal in the Boston Bruins' development camp scrimmage. He had two goals over the two days of scrimmages, this one coming on a blast past Fargo Force goaltender Zane Gothberg -- who also surrendered Ferlin's tally in Sunday's scrimmage, and later stopped Ferlin on a breakaway. Bob Mand of The Hockey Writers has been all over the Bruins' development camp, and he has a synopsis here. He said it won't be a surprise to see Ferlin called the biggest surprise of development camp by some of the observers.
Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli weighs in on all of the prospects, saying of Ferlin "Good stick, protects the puck," said the line of Ferlin, Karl Spooner and Justin Florek was a pretty good one.
Erne's QMJHL rights dealt
Adam Erne, considered to be one of the top 1995-born players in the United States and a member of the Ice, was drafted 22nd overall by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Halifax Mooseheads (whose GM, Cam Russell, played for the Indianapolis Ice in the early 1990s). However, Erne's rights were traded today to the Quebec Remparts for a considerable haul -- two first-round picks and a second-round pick.
Erne had told Halifax that he had planned to plaly with the Ice in 2011-12, but what Quebec gave up for him would indicate the Remparts and GM Patrick Roy believe they can sign Erne. He attended the Ice's Main Camp in June. The Ice forward has committed to play college hockey at Boston University in 2013 -- which would also be his draft year. Should he leave for the QMJHL, Erne would forfeit his college eligibility. Erne is scheduled to play for the United States in the Five Nations tournament in early August. The Journal de Quebec has a piece on the deal in French, where Roy is pretty high on the Ice forward.
Coleman at Devils' camp
Blake Coleman, the Ice's top scorer this past season and the USA Hockey Junior Player of the Year, has begun play at the New Jersey Devils' development camp. He centered a line with Justin Barnett and Joe Whitney today.
Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli weighs in on all of the prospects, saying of Ferlin "Good stick, protects the puck," said the line of Ferlin, Karl Spooner and Justin Florek was a pretty good one.
Erne's QMJHL rights dealt
Adam Erne, considered to be one of the top 1995-born players in the United States and a member of the Ice, was drafted 22nd overall by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Halifax Mooseheads (whose GM, Cam Russell, played for the Indianapolis Ice in the early 1990s). However, Erne's rights were traded today to the Quebec Remparts for a considerable haul -- two first-round picks and a second-round pick.
Erne had told Halifax that he had planned to plaly with the Ice in 2011-12, but what Quebec gave up for him would indicate the Remparts and GM Patrick Roy believe they can sign Erne. He attended the Ice's Main Camp in June. The Ice forward has committed to play college hockey at Boston University in 2013 -- which would also be his draft year. Should he leave for the QMJHL, Erne would forfeit his college eligibility. Erne is scheduled to play for the United States in the Five Nations tournament in early August. The Journal de Quebec has a piece on the deal in French, where Roy is pretty high on the Ice forward.
Coleman at Devils' camp
Blake Coleman, the Ice's top scorer this past season and the USA Hockey Junior Player of the Year, has begun play at the New Jersey Devils' development camp. He centered a line with Justin Barnett and Joe Whitney today.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Erne selected to U17 select team
Ice forward Adam Erne has been picked by the USA Hockey U-17 select team to play in the Five Nations Tournament Aug. 9-13 in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Erne, considered to be one of the most talented 1995-born players in the country, was the USHL's youngest player last season. He was one of four 1995 births in the USHL last year. Three are on the U17 select team's roster.
Erne is one of 22 players to be selected. Other USHL players are Cedar Rapids defenseman Anthony DeAngelo and Chicago Steel forward Michael Turner.
The team will be coached by former NHL player Bob Corkum.
Erne, considered to be one of the most talented 1995-born players in the country, was the USHL's youngest player last season. He was one of four 1995 births in the USHL last year. Three are on the U17 select team's roster.
Erne is one of 22 players to be selected. Other USHL players are Cedar Rapids defenseman Anthony DeAngelo and Chicago Steel forward Michael Turner.
The team will be coached by former NHL player Bob Corkum.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Ice prospects
The Hockey News has a couple of profiles of prospects who were at Main Camp this weekend:
Robert Polosello forward who played with the Vaughn Vipers in Ontario Junior A this past season and has committed to Boston University. Small in stature, at 5-foot-7, he was always around the puck in the games this weekend.
Dalton Izyk goaltender who played in EJHL Green Mountain this past season and dressed for a couple of games backing up Casey DeSmith with the Ice last year.
The Ice's Adam Erne was also profiled earlier this year in the magazine's Prospect Watch column. Erne is considered one of the top 1995-born players in the country, and was one of a very small handful of 15-year-olds in the USHL last season.
(Thanks to Dave Soline for the links).
Robert Polosello forward who played with the Vaughn Vipers in Ontario Junior A this past season and has committed to Boston University. Small in stature, at 5-foot-7, he was always around the puck in the games this weekend.
Dalton Izyk goaltender who played in EJHL Green Mountain this past season and dressed for a couple of games backing up Casey DeSmith with the Ice last year.
The Ice's Adam Erne was also profiled earlier this year in the magazine's Prospect Watch column. Erne is considered one of the top 1995-born players in the country, and was one of a very small handful of 15-year-olds in the USHL last season.
(Thanks to Dave Soline for the links).
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Ice in the CHL drafts
The Ice have had some action in the Canadian Major Junior drafts.
Current Ice player Adam Erne was chosen 22nd by the Halifax Mooseheads in the QMJHL draft. Former Indianapolis Ice player and Mooseheads GM Cam Russell had a pretty good summation of Erne's play in this Canadian newspaper: "He played in the USHL as a 15-year-old last year so that tells you something. That’s pretty rare. He’s a real good player. He’s a solidly built kid who likes to hit and can score. He’ll be a big addition if we can get him to come to Halifax."
The Quebec Remparts picked Ice goaltender Jon Gillies in the ninth round. Gillies is already committed to Northeastern University and play collegiately.
Ice Futures Draft selection Jeremy Gregoire was chosen sixth by Chicoutimi, but there is much intrigue in Canada as to whether or not he -- and several other top picks -- will report to their Canadian teams or play in the USHL. Gregoire attended the QMJHL Draft and said he was pleased to be selected by the Sangueens and GM Guy Carbonneau, but in this article, he said (translated from French): "(The Ice and Sangueens) are two similar organizations, I will meet them both and see the small differences that exist. I'm in no hurry to make my choice, I give myself the summer," he said. Sangueens CEO Joe Canale said the odds of him going to Indiana or to the QMJHL are "50-50" in this article. He is described as a "born leader, who leads by example," and has captain material.
Of course, as has been heavily-covered, Max Domi's overtures to playing in U.S. college (and therefore in the USHL) didn't keep Kingston from drafting him eighth in the OHL Priority Selection draft. Justin Bailey, the Ice's No. 1 pick in the Futures Draft, was chosen by the Kitchener Rangers in the seventh round.
The Western Hockey League's Bantam Draft selects 13 and 14-year-olds, so that would be less likely to affect players on USHL radar screens.
If everyone reports, the Ice will have a loaded, talented offensive team for next season, anchored by a goaltender who had a great 2010-11 in Jon Gillies and a handful of veterans.
Current Ice player Adam Erne was chosen 22nd by the Halifax Mooseheads in the QMJHL draft. Former Indianapolis Ice player and Mooseheads GM Cam Russell had a pretty good summation of Erne's play in this Canadian newspaper: "He played in the USHL as a 15-year-old last year so that tells you something. That’s pretty rare. He’s a real good player. He’s a solidly built kid who likes to hit and can score. He’ll be a big addition if we can get him to come to Halifax."
The Quebec Remparts picked Ice goaltender Jon Gillies in the ninth round. Gillies is already committed to Northeastern University and play collegiately.
Ice Futures Draft selection Jeremy Gregoire was chosen sixth by Chicoutimi, but there is much intrigue in Canada as to whether or not he -- and several other top picks -- will report to their Canadian teams or play in the USHL. Gregoire attended the QMJHL Draft and said he was pleased to be selected by the Sangueens and GM Guy Carbonneau, but in this article, he said (translated from French): "(The Ice and Sangueens) are two similar organizations, I will meet them both and see the small differences that exist. I'm in no hurry to make my choice, I give myself the summer," he said. Sangueens CEO Joe Canale said the odds of him going to Indiana or to the QMJHL are "50-50" in this article. He is described as a "born leader, who leads by example," and has captain material.
Of course, as has been heavily-covered, Max Domi's overtures to playing in U.S. college (and therefore in the USHL) didn't keep Kingston from drafting him eighth in the OHL Priority Selection draft. Justin Bailey, the Ice's No. 1 pick in the Futures Draft, was chosen by the Kitchener Rangers in the seventh round.
The Western Hockey League's Bantam Draft selects 13 and 14-year-olds, so that would be less likely to affect players on USHL radar screens.
If everyone reports, the Ice will have a loaded, talented offensive team for next season, anchored by a goaltender who had a great 2010-11 in Jon Gillies and a handful of veterans.
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