Losing:
Chad Billins D (2nd team All-USCHO)
Derek Graham C
Tommy Hill D
Taylor Nelson GK (2nd team All-USCHO)
Aaron Schmit D
Michael Trebish D
Brett Wysopal D (sooooo underrated)
Jordie Johnston C
Returning:
Eric Alexander Jr. RW
Jason Binkley Fr. D
Kyle Bonis Jr. LW
Justin Buzzeo Fr. F
Scott Czarnowczan So. D
Justin DeMartino So. RW
Simon Denis Fr. D
Rob Granett So. GK
Andy Huff So. RW
Cory Kane So. C
Matthew Kirzinger Jr. RW
Nate Milam Fr. F
CJ Motte Fr. GK
Travis Ouellette Jr. C
Dominic Panetta Fr. F
TJ Schlueter Fr. F
Garrett Thompson So. LW
Travis White Fr. D
So there is some good talent leaving but a large freshman class will be a year better and there is still a strong returning group. I could not find any information about the recruiting class.
I am very curious, as I was in 2003, if this recent hockey success will lead to recruiting success. I didn't see any change in the talent of Ferris hockey players after 2003. The most highly-touted offensive player recruited after 2003 was probably Matt Stefanishion who promptly left the program and is currently tearing it up for the South Alberta Institute of Technology. It seems like the focus of the program is a certain type of offensive player and they avoid the blue chipper purposely in favor of a physical gritty forward. I can't help but think they now have the opportunity to go sign a 17 year old blue chipper (or 2). I don't necessarily think that's what Ferris needs. Some teams have 8 blue chip players and don't do anything.
What are your thoughts?
Chad Billins D (2nd team All-USCHO)
Derek Graham C
Tommy Hill D
Taylor Nelson GK (2nd team All-USCHO)
Aaron Schmit D
Michael Trebish D
Brett Wysopal D (sooooo underrated)
Jordie Johnston C
Returning:
Eric Alexander Jr. RW
Jason Binkley Fr. D
Kyle Bonis Jr. LW
Justin Buzzeo Fr. F
Scott Czarnowczan So. D
Justin DeMartino So. RW
Simon Denis Fr. D
Rob Granett So. GK
Andy Huff So. RW
Cory Kane So. C
Matthew Kirzinger Jr. RW
Nate Milam Fr. F
CJ Motte Fr. GK
Travis Ouellette Jr. C
Dominic Panetta Fr. F
TJ Schlueter Fr. F
Garrett Thompson So. LW
Travis White Fr. D
So there is some good talent leaving but a large freshman class will be a year better and there is still a strong returning group. I could not find any information about the recruiting class.
I am very curious, as I was in 2003, if this recent hockey success will lead to recruiting success. I didn't see any change in the talent of Ferris hockey players after 2003. The most highly-touted offensive player recruited after 2003 was probably Matt Stefanishion who promptly left the program and is currently tearing it up for the South Alberta Institute of Technology. It seems like the focus of the program is a certain type of offensive player and they avoid the blue chipper purposely in favor of a physical gritty forward. I can't help but think they now have the opportunity to go sign a 17 year old blue chipper (or 2). I don't necessarily think that's what Ferris needs. Some teams have 8 blue chip players and don't do anything.
What are your thoughts?
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