UNH Recruits: 2012-2018

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"2014 UNH Recruits At A Glance: Updated"

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A new recruit according to USHR twitter.

Marcus Vela (Langley-BCHL), the top '97 forward in the BCHL has committed to UNH.

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16-year-old Marcus Vela (DOB: 3-3-1997) is a 6'2", 190 lbs., right shot forward for the Langley Rivermen. Last season, he scored 25 goals and 55 assists in 30 games with the Burnaby (British Columbia) Bulldogs, AAA Minor Midget team. Rivermen Assistant Coach says his game is "similar to the likes of Cam Neely."

It's a small world - former UNH recruit and current Denver University defenseman Joey Laleggia is also from Burnaby, BC.

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An informative article on 2014 Recruit Andrew Poturalski including his decision to play one more year in the USHL this season:

http://thegazette.com/2013/10/03/pot...rs-go-to-guys/

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"UNH Recruit Updates: 2013-14 Edition"

Player of the Week is Andrew Poturalski.

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"Final straw: After near tragedy, junior hockey must stop the fight." by Chris Peters

This near tragedy happened to 2014 UNH recruit Dylan Chanter in a USHL game. I completely agree with Mr. Peters.

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Dr. Michael J. Stuart of the Mayo Clinic and chief medical officer for USA Hockey. said Sunday that Chanter’s injury came very close to

“exactly what we as researchers feared. Blows to the head from fists, and hitting your head on the ice from an unprotected fall with or without a helmet, can result in catastrophic injury or even death. The time to stop fighting in junior hockey is now.”

from the New York Times article "Prompted by Injury, a League Will Review Rules on Fighting".

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Mike,

Given the severity of the injury and the re-occurring issues that can happen with concussions, what's Dylan Chanter's prognosis? Is there concern that he may never play another game again, junior or collegiate?

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Mike,

Given the severity of the injury and the re-occurring issues that can happen with concussions, what's Dylan Chanter's prognosis? Is there concern that he may never play another game again, junior or collegiate?

Dylan Chanter appeared to hit the back of his head on the ice at the end of a fight. His helmet had come off during the fight. He had a full body seizure for approximately 2 minutes while lying on the ice. He also reportedly dislocated his left shoulder.

Chanter was conscious and moving when he was placed on the stretcher at rinkside. Immediately after he was wheeled out of the arena, he was brought by ambulance to St Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Initial tests and a CT scan showed no immediate concerns but he was airlifted to the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City for further evaluation by a neurologist and observation.

Dylan was released from the University of Iowa Hospital later Saturday evening. No further medical information (e.g., neurologist's evaluation, possible prescriptions, etc) have been released to the press.

Just after midnight, Dylan tweeted "Wanted to let everyone know I'm awake and okay." He returned to Dubuque early Sunday morning.

Experts who have commented on the incident involving Chanter believe it is fortunate that a catastrophic injury or even death did not occur.

According to the Dubuque Fighting Saints, Dylan was resting at his residence in Dubuque, Iowa, under the observation of the team trainer. Earlier today, he stopped by the team's arena and visited with his teammates.

To date, there have been no public comments, from either medical staff or members of the hockey community, about Dylan's long term prognosis. In his most recent tweet, Dylan included the following hash tag: #roadtorecovery.

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More on Chanter

Spoke with Dylan Chanter @dylanchanter a short while ago. He describes his latest concussion as a "feak accident." More soon on TSN.ca.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) October 16, 2013

More from conversation with Dylan Chanter. http://t.co/RseouUcleN

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) October 16, 2013

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My thoughts are with Dylan and his health going forward. I suffered multiple concussions as a teenager and have lived with the hidden after effects ever since. Unfortuantely you often only become aware of their full effect until the following years. Hopefully those involved are cautious with Dylan's return to the ice.

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"UNH Recruits Update: Oct-21-2013"
Player of the Week is 2014 recruit Michael McNicholas.

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Dylan Chanter appeared to hit the back of his head on the ice at the end of a fight. His helmet had come off during the fight. He had a full body seizure for approximately 2 minutes while lying on the ice. He also reportedly dislocated his left shoulder.

Chanter was conscious and moving when he was placed on the stretcher at rinkside. Immediately after he was wheeled out of the arena, he was brought by ambulance to St Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Initial tests and a CT scan showed no immediate concerns but he was airlifted to the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City for further evaluation by a neurologist and observation.

Dylan was released from the University of Iowa Hospital later Saturday evening. No further medical information (e.g., neurologist's evaluation, possible prescriptions, etc) have been released to the press.

Just after midnight, Dylan tweeted "Wanted to let everyone know I'm awake and okay." He returned to Dubuque early Sunday morning.

Experts who have commented on the incident involving Chanter believe it is fortunate that a catastrophic injury or even death did not occur.

According to the Dubuque Fighting Saints, Dylan was resting at his residence in Dubuque, Iowa, under the observation of the team trainer. Earlier today, he stopped by the team's arena and visited with his teammates.

To date, there have been no public comments, from either medical staff or members of the hockey community, about Dylan's long term prognosis. In his most recent tweet, Dylan included the following hash tag: #roadtorecovery.

Dylan Chanter has been cleared by a neurologist to skate. Is on injured reserve and eligible to return to the Fighting Saints (USHL) lineup on Nov. 6th.

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Thanks for the update.

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"UNH Recruits Update: Oct-29-2013"
Player of the Week is 2014 Recruit Shane Eiserman.