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    Junior hockey Digest article about KH from early this season http://jrhockeydigest.com/2017/11/ky...fensive-corps/

    For an organization that builds around defense first, going into this season was an especially trying time for the Lone Star Brahmas. Every defenseman from their NAHL Robertson Cup Championship roster had moved on to the NCAA, USHL or professional ranks following the 2016/17 campaign leaving the coaching staff to start off with a clean slate.

    One of the main cogs in the effort to rebuild the defense has been Kyle Hallbauer. Hallbauer was actually born in NYTEX Sports Centre’s backyard before moving to New Jersey at a young age and even learned to skate at the facility.

    Starting with a completely new group of players who have never so much as skated together is never going to be an easy undertaking and this season was no exception. “Having no veterans on defense was definitely tough in the beginning of the year,” said Hallbauer. “No one knew each other and understanding the systems was tougher. Jumping onto a team with no returning D puts pressure on the older defensemen. We are expected to know the systems and help the younger players if they don’t understand something. As the season continues though, it keeps getting easier and easier as we are starting to build chemistry and have a feel for each other’s playing styles.”


    Kyle Hallbauer has nine points this season including a big OT game winner against the Odessa Jackalopes.

    Hallbauer spent last season gaining valuable Junior Hockey experience with the Kingston Voyageurs of the Ontario Junior Hockey League where he put up 44 points in 52 games on 15G-29A. He has already seen some big differences in the two leagues. “The NAHL is a lot more systematic and if you do not play within a system, then you will not be successful,” he explained. “The compete level is also higher and each team has a lot more depth. Also the physicality is higher and the players’ desire to play at the next level is higher.” All these differences have led to the veteran defenseman making some changes in how he approaches the game. “Some adjustments I had to make were increasing the level of defense and moving pucks just a little quicker.”

    So why after a very successful season in the OJHL would the 5’ 11” – 190 pounder who calls Howell, NJ home come back to the states to play? The answer was simple. “The level of exposure to division 1 schools. With it being my final year, I needed to get the most out of every game and being in the NAHL definitely seemed like the right path.”

    Knowing that a move to the NAHL was likely in his future, Hallbauer made a visit to Lone Star last season before signing a tender with the organization. However, it wasn’t just one thing that led him to North Richland Hills. “I knew I needed to improve my defensive ability and coach Wildfong is the best coach for that job. He has helped all the defense improve their game and it really shows,” he said. “Also, Lone Star has a great fan base and I enjoyed the energy that comes during the games at NYTEX.”

    “My biggest influences have to be my parents both on and off the ice. They have sacrificed so much for me to be able to play hockey for all this time. They encourage me to be the best I can be and they can give me the extra push when I need it.” Hallbauer has taken those influences to heart and is more than willing to pass along what he has leaned. “The most challenging thing about playing junior hockey has to either be being away from home or the uncertainty of your future,” he said.

    Having lived through those challenges and being separated from his family has given him a great perspective that younger players can take advantage of. “Never get too down on yourself,” is his number one piece of advice for players looking to move up through the junior ranks. “You can’t let you attitude affect the way you continue your play in the future. You have to keep working to get better every day and trust that your work ethic and hours of practice will elevate your game to the point where you can play at this level.”

    Maybe one of the Lone Star’s biggest goals of the season to date came off the stick of Hallbauer as an overtime game winner on October 27 against the Odessa Jackalopes. The Brahmas had already played in three overtime contest coming up just short in each game. Add to that, they were in the midst of what would eventually be a six game win streak and the intrigue was thick.

    “I poked the puck away from the guy on the rush and I knew if I got a good jump we could potentially have a 2 on 1,” Hallbauer recalled. “I just skated as hard as I could and pushed the puck to (Austin) Bottrell. He pretty much did the rest though as he gave me a perfect pass and I just slapped it in. When I realized I scored I was excited and relieved at the same time because that was our first overtime win out of 4 games I believe. I was just happy to get the win and be able to rest after.”

    Hallbauer is currently fifth on the Brahmas’ roster in scoring and tops among defensemen. He has nine points on 2G-7A through 18 games played. “I believe I’ve played pretty well so far this year. As long as the team continues to get better each day I think that will make me better and as we continue learning and developing, we will win games.”

    With the way the team has been coming together of late and the continued dominance of the defensive corps, the wins will continue to come and the Brahmas will continue to move up through the standings.
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    • Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2017-18 (Part II)

      On Friday, the St. Catharines Falcons defeated the Pelham Panthers 7-1. They lead the best-of-7 playoff series 1-0. Owen Savory saved 21 of 22 shots. http://gojhl-cms.wttstats.pointstrea...gameid=3297800

      Savory's line is now 1-1-0-0-1.00-.955.
      His total is 41-31-8-1-1.97-.936.
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        On Friday, the New Jersey Titans lost to the Philadelphia Rebels 2-1 in overtime. Matt Cameron had no points or penalties. http://nahl.com/game-center/game-summary?game_id=3343

        Matt Cameron's line is now 42-17-8-25-18.
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        • Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2017-18 (Part II)

          With all the potential recruits for next year, it looks like a complete house cleaning will be in store.
          Loyality means sticking with a thing in good and bad times. Not willing to do that, stay home, I got this.

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          • Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2017-18 (Part II)

            On Friday, the Central Illinois Flying Aces lost to the Fargo Force 6-2. Jakub Lacka did not dress. http://www.ushl.com/view/#/game-summary/7860

            Lacka's line is now 44-15-11-26-22.
            CI played a very short lineup. This was confirmed by the lineup chart.
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            • Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2017-18 (Part II)

              Originally posted by fishcore12 View Post
              With all the potential recruits for next year, it looks like a complete house cleaning will be in store.
              Not complete, but quite a few especially at forward.
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                On Friday, the Aberdeen Wings defeated the Austin Bruins 3-0. Jonathan Bendorf scored a goal. http://nahl.com/game-center/game-summary?game_id=3363

                Bendorf's Aberdeen line is now 33-13-18-31-6.
                His total is 45-17-20-37-8.
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                • Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2017-18 (Part II)

                  On Friday, the Green Bay Gamblers lost to the USNTDP U18 team 5-2. Danny DiGrande had a roughing penalty. http://www.ushl.com/view/#/game-summary/7863

                  DiGrande's Green Bay line is now 15-1-4-5-25.
                  His total is 33-2-5-7-43.
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                  • Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2017-18 (Part II)

                    On Friday, the Lone Star Brahmas defeated the Kenai River Brown Bears 3-1. Ture Linden scored 2 goals (2 PPGs). Kyle Hallbauer had an assist (PPA). http://nahl.com/game-center/game-summary?game_id=3353

                    Linden's line is now 38-10-23-33-10.
                    Hallbauer's line is now 46-7-18-25-33.

                    I have subtracted the same two suspended games from Hallbauer that I have for Linden.


                    Edit: TL was named the #1 Star.
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                    • Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2017-18 (Part II)

                      On Friday, the Lincoln Stars defeated the Waterloo Black Hawks 3-2 in overtime. Tristan Ashbrook a tripping penalty. 4 SOGs. Zach Dubinsky had no points or penalties. http://www.ushl.com/view/#/game-summary/7864

                      Ashbrook's line is now 42-13-9-22-24.
                      Dubinsky's line is now 42-2-10-12-20.
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                      • Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2017-18 (Part II)

                        I will post the AJHL and BCHL games in the AM. Bear and Lee are playing. Babichuk is still out.
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                        • Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2017-18 (Part II)

                          On Friday, the Brooks Bandits defeated the Camrose Kodiaks 5-1. Shane Bear had no points or penalties. http://ajhl.esportsdesk.com/leagues/...gameID=1688583

                          Bear's Brooks line is now 22-3-10-13-14.
                          His total including at UMA is 30-3-10-13-20.

                          I have mentioned before that a teammate on defense of SB is Dennis Cesana whose father with the same name played a few games for RPI in the late 1980's. He’s a Michigan State recruit.
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                          • Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2017-18 (Part II)

                            On Friday, the Surrey Eagles defeated the Langley Rivermen 3-2. They lead the best-of-7 playoff series 0-0. Cory Babichuk did not dress. http://bchl.ca/stats/game-summary/8439

                            Babichuk's playoff line is now 0-0-0-0-0.
                            His total is 27-1-10-11-10.
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                              On Friday, the Chilliwack Chiefs defeated the Prince George Spruce Kings 3-0. They lead the best-of-7 playoff series 1-0. Tommy Lee scored a goal (PPG). http://bchl.ca/stats/game-summary/8390

                              Lee's playoff line is now 1-1-0-1-0.
                              His total is 55-19-23-42-42.
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                              • Re: RPI Recruit Thread 2017-18 (Part II)

                                Code:
                                 # Name                Ps Team (League)                      Gm- G- A-  P- PM Next Gm
                                21 Tristan Ashbrook     C Lincoln Stars (USHL)               42-13- 9- 22- 24 03/03/18
                                15 Cory Babichuk       LD Central Illinois Flying Aces (USHL) 8- 0- 2-  2-  2 released
                                55                        Surrey Eagles (BCHL)               18- 1- 8-  9-  8 season over
                                                          playoffs                            0- 0- 0-  0-  0 03/03/18
                                                          total                              26- 1-10- 11- 10
                                24 Shane Bear          LD Massachusetts Minutemen (HEA)       8- 0- 0-  0-  6 left school
                                 6                        Brooks Bandits (AJHL)              22- 3-10- 13- 14 03/03/18
                                                          total                              30- 3-10- 13- 20
                                 5 Jonathan Bendorf    LW Philadelphia Rebels (NAHL)         12- 4- 2-  6-  2 traded
                                22                        Aberdeen Wings (NAHL)              33-13-18- 31-  6 03/03/18
                                                          total                              45-17-20- 37-  8
                                22                        NAHL Selects Red                    2- 2- 0-  2-  0 completed
                                15 Matt Cameron        RW New Jersey Titans (NAHL)           42-17- 8- 25- 18 03/03/18
                                16 Mike Cameron        LW Philadelphia Jr. Flyers U16 (T1EHL)23- 8-14- 22-  4 season over
                                                          T1EHL playoffs                      4- 3- 1-  4-  4 done
                                                          Philadelphia Jr. Flyers U16 (AYHL) 20-19-21- 40-  2 season over
                                                          AYHL playoffs                       0- 0- 0-  0-  0 03/03/18
                                                          Philadelphia Jr. Flyers U16 (HPL)   X- X- X-  X-  X done missing games
                                                          correction for double counting     -2 -1 -0  -1  -0
                                                          total                              45-29-36- 65- 10
                                91 Danny DiGrande       C Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)        18- 1- 1-  2- 18 traded
                                18                        Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)          15- 1- 4-  5- 25 03/03/18
                                                          total                              33- 2- 5-  7- 43
                                23 Zach Dubinsky       LW Lincoln Stars (USHL)               42- 2-10- 12- 20 03/03/18
                                 2 Brady Ferner        RD Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)       44- 2-12- 14- 14 03/03/18
                                13 Gunnarwolfe FontaineLW Lawrence Academy (ISL)             29-16-28- 44-  X reg. season over
                                                          playoffs                            1- 1- 2-  3-  0 03/03/18
                                                          total                              30-17-30- 47-  X
                                28 Kyle Hallbauer      RD Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL)           46- 7-18- 25- 33 03/03/18
                                28                        Team South                         2- 0- 0-  0-  0 completed
                                27 Jakub Lacka         RW Central Illinois Flying Aces (USHL)44-15-11- 26- 22 03/03/18
                                11 Tommy Lee           RW Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL)           54-18-23- 41- 42 season over
                                                          playoffs                            1- 1- 0-  1-  0 03/03/18
                                                          total                              55-19-23- 42- 42
                                16 Reid Leibold         C Washington Little Caps U16 (AYHL)  21-18-14- 32-  4 season over
                                                          Washington Little Caps U16 (NAPHL) 16-11- 8- 19- 40 season over
                                                          NAPHL playoffs                      5- 2- 4-  6-  0 done
                                                          nonleague                           4- 4- 3-  7-  2 03/15/18 missing games
                                                          total                              45-35-29- 64- 46
                                19 Ture Linden          C Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL)           38-10-23- 33- 10 03/03/18
                                26 Jacob Modry         LD Wenatchee Wild (BCHL)              58- 0-11- 11- 16 season over
                                                          playoffs                            1- 0- 0-  0-  0 03/03/18
                                                          total                              59- 0-11- 11- 16
                                31 Owen Savory          G St. Catharines Falcons (GOJHL) 40-30- 8-1-1.99-.936 season over
                                                          playoffs                        1- 1- 0-0-1.00-.955 03/04/18
                                                          total                          41-31- 8-1-1.97-.936
                                Last edited by Ralph Baer; 03-03-2018, 12:18 PM.
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