Kevin Shaw has been a great help to me in the past several years and has a great write-up on the players that will be trying out this coming season. Thanks Kevin for allowing me to share this and put it on my blog.
It's now time for the forwards. I'm going to go from youngest to oldest this go-around.
The Pats have five 1995 born players on their list, four were drafted in the 2010 Bantam Draft and one was listed. As I have barely seen these guys in action I'm going to reserve most of my thoughts until Training Camp but I will point out a few things.
Demico Hannoun (9th round, 181st overall)
5.08, 150
Delta, BC
Played for the North Delta Sun Devils Bantam AAA but I couldn't find any stats. He also played in 2 games for the Greater Vancouver Canadians Midget AAA picking up 2 penalty minutes.
Brett Harris (5th round, 102nd overall)
5.10, 160
108 Mile Ranch, BC
Played for the Notre Dame Hounds (Bantam) collecting 20-17-37 in just 16 games while adding 10 penalty minutes. He apparently missed the last half of the season with an injury. Was a highly regarded player for the Draft but his injury must have scared a few teams away. If he is as good as people say he could be a legit steal of a pick.
Dryden Hunt (list player)
5.05, 133
Nelson, BC
Played with Harris in Notre Dame for the Hounds (Bantam) picking up some respectable totals of 30-27-57 in 35 games while piling up 41 penalty minutes in the process. He also got into 4 games with the Argos Midget AAA team collecting 1 assist and 2 penalty minutes. One note I will make is that his height/weight listing must be off as he isn't that small. Saw him at spring camp and this kid has some wheels and seems to have pretty good hands.
Morgan Klimchuk (1st round, 5th overall)
5.10, 155
Calgary, AB
Played last season with the Calgary Bisons of the AMBHL tallying 33 goals and 19 assists in 28 games while attaining 44 minutes in the sin bin. I read somewhere that he was the captain of his Bantam team which adds to his character. While at Spring Camp I really focused on him and I was thoroughly impressed. He has some killer speed and looks to be a legit sniper. I can't wait to see him in a Pats uniform on a regular basis.
Ty McLean (4th round, 91st overall)
5.08, 150
Redvers, SK
Played for the Moose Mountain Wild Bantam collecting 57-33-90 in just 25 games and added 28 penalty minutes. Those are some pretty outstanding numbers. From the little I have seen of him he reminds me of a Todd Davison type of skater. Has got some legit skill and doesn't seem to shy away from the walls. I look forward to seeing him at main camp with the big boys.
The 1994 group is a little bit undermanned with only 3 players on this part of the list.
Garrett Lockeridge (9th round, 182nd overall in 2009)
5.10, 175
Regina, SK
Played last season with the Pat Canadians collecting 5 goals and 2 assists to go along with 116 penalty minutes in 41 games. He doesn’t seem overly offensively talented but that could change as he matures. One thing for sure is that he is a real crash and bang winger who seems to like the rough and tough game.
Jack Rodewald (8th round, 160th overall in 2009)
6.00, 160
Winnipeg, MB
Played with the Notre Dame Argos in the SSMHL last season. He collected 19-27-36 in 32 games and added 32 penalty minutes as well. I have yet to get a good read on him. I kept my eye on him at last year’s camp and he looked good at times and could compete with the bigger and faster players and at other times looked like wasn’t anywhere close to competing at that level. I do think he could be a late bloomer and have a good chance at with another year of midget.
Chandler Stephenson (1st round, 5th overall in 2009)
5.09, 170
Saskatoon, SK
Played Midget AAA as a 15 year old with the Saskatoon Contacts collecting 17 goals and adding 37 assists for 54 points in 42 games. He also added 34 penalty minutes. He kept up his stellar play in the playoffs collecting 19 points in just 11 games (5-14) and added 4 penalty minutes. I’m going to go out on a limb here and say he is as good as advertised. I honestly have to compare him to Weal and Eberle talent-wise.... I’m not saying that he will rack up the points like the 2 Jordans did but I do have to say the talent level is definitely there. He’s a sniper and a playmaker that isn’t afraid of the front of the net. I look forward to see him in the Red, White and Blue for the 2010-11 season.
Now for the 1993’s....
First up we have
Ryan Baskerville (6.00, 160) who was drafted 168th overall in 2008 (8th round). Has looked good in previous camps and seems to be more of gritty player. He had 9 goals and 7 assists in 31 games (with 54 penalty minutes) while playing with the Edmonton Knights of Columbus Pats (the right team.... maybe that’s a good thing). I’m looking to see him compete for a spot at this years’ camp.
Next we have list player
AJ Fossen (5.10, 200) from Maple Grove, Minnesota. I really liked him last year at camp; he seemed to have a good knack around the net. He has some decent size and had some pretty good numbers playing for Spring Lake Park High School 20-17-37 in 25 games. He must use his size as he picked up 74 penalty minutes as well.
Michael Sagen (6.00, 186) is up next. Played for the Saskatoon Contacts and had 16-15-31 in 42 games to go along with 63 penalty minutes. From what I have read he steadily improved as the season went along and carried his strong play into the playoffs where he collected another 8 goals and 4 assists in 11 games with 4 penalty minutes. From last training camp last year to spring camp this year he looked like he grew a good couple of inches and looked to have put on some size.... maybe the next Pats power forward?
Last but not least in the 1993 age category is
Dyson Stevenson (5.11, 155). He made quite the impression in his one game stint with the Pats. Played last season with Swift Current in the Sask. Midget Hockey League playing in 26 games collecting 18-22-40 to go along with 64 penalty minutes. Methinks with his performance last year he has the inside track to be one of the 2010-11 Pats rookies. He has some serious talent, decent speed and from the looks of it isn`t afraid to get rough and tumble.
So a quick list of the Younger forwards looks like this:
Ryan Baskerville (1993)
AJ Fossen (1993)
Michael Sagen (1993)
Dyson Stevenson (1993)
Garrett Lockeridge (1994)
Jack Rodewald (1994)
Chandler Stephenson (1994)
Demico Hannoun (1995)
Brett Harris (1995)
Dryden Hunt (1995)
Morgan Klimchuk (1995)
Ty McLean (1995)
Up next..... Forwards: The Older Guys Well taking a look at the Pats group of younger defencemen I do think that they aren't as bad as people are saying (lack of depth, terrible scouting, blah, blah, blah.....). I hope that the kids are given an actual chance this year.
The team has five - 1993 born players on their list....
First off is
Myles Bell a returning player to the Pats line-up is going to be a great one. I think he had a really successful rookie campaign picking up 18 points along the way. I'm just not sure what role the Pats are going to have him play.... I think he can be a crash and banger and a point producer and a penalty killer.... Maybe the complete package. In the few games he played at the wing he was at times our best forward, but he's got to stay on defence. He is going to be a star once all is said and done.
Now we have the Pats other returning 16 year old from last season
Tyler Borstmayer. I think people were overly critical of him at times last year. I think some of his play has to do with him growing and filling out his tall lanky frame. It seemed like he grew a few inches during the season which caused him some awkwardness. I think now that he's maturing and growing into his frame he will only get better. And I stand by my thoughts that he's going to be a good player one day and I don't think that will be too far down the road either.
Tyler Pavkovich (5.11, 170) has four games of experience with the club picking up 4 PIM. I think that he has a legit shot at making the team this year but I guess it all depends on which way Lang and the coaches decide to go.
His numbers for Abbotsford Pilots (Junior B) 46GP-1G-10A-11PTS-77PIM. He played in 3 playoff games picking up no points or penalty minutes.
List player
Hudson Friesen (6.00, 165) played this past season in the Manitoba Midget Hockey League for the Eastman Selects where he picked up 14 points (4G-10A) in 36 games. I think he has a chance to get a long look and I remember the scouts at last years training camp talking highly of him.
The last player in this group is another list player
Rhett Holland (6.01, 200) who suited up for Okotoks of the AJHL for the 2009-10 season as a 16 year old which isn't overly common (so what does that mean? time will tell). From what I remember of him from last years camp he was a pretty decent player with some decent size and speed. His numbers 57GP-3G-8A-11PTS-91PIM he also played in 2 playoff games picking up an assist and a minor penalty.
The Pats have 6 - 1994 born players on their list....
The only one that I am really going to talk about is
Landon Peel (5.10, 160). It was hard to get a really good feel for the others during last years training camp as I was guessing on a few players but when I found out who Peel was I was impressed. I honestly thought that he could have made the team as a 16 year old last year but then I got thinking about what happened to Justin Slobozian and I was glad he got sent back to play with kids his own age. He reminds me a lot of Carlson as a comparison for people that want to know things like that. After getting his feet wet playing in 2 contests (on the road..... I watched the webcasts) he didn't disappoint. I think he will make the team this year.
Southwest Cougars (Manitoba Midget Hockey League) His stats: 39-6-20-26-32; playoffs 2-0-0-0-0
Ryan Leonzio (5.09, 150) Played for Pembina Valley in the Manitoba Midget Hockey League. His stats: 44-2-9-11-12
Tyler Mueller (5.08, 155) Played for the Regina Pat Canadians in the Sask. Midget Hockey League. His stats: 44-0-7-7-38
Jesse Roden (5.11, 155) Played for the Saskatoon Blazers in the Sask. Midget Hockey League. His Stats: 40-1-3-4-23; playoffs 3-0-0-0-0
Brady Skjei (6.00, 160) Played high school hockey in Minnesota at Lakeville North High School.
His stats:
Regular Season: 25GP-7G-16A-23PTS-24PIM
Section Playoffs: 3-3-2-5-2
State Tournament: 1-1-0-1-0
Consolation Tournament: 1-0-0-0-4
Sean Whelan (6.00, 185) Played for the Moose Jaw Midget Warriors os the Sask. Midget Hockey League. His Stats: 43-3-11-14-16; playoffs 4-0-1-1-2
As for the 1995 born players on the Pats list all of their 2010 Bantam Draft picks are present and accounted for.... They are:
Burroughs, Kyle (5.10, 154)
Langley, BC
His stats: Langley Eagles Bantam AAA 29-2-10-12-40
DeJong, Nolan (6.01, 147)
Victoria, BC
His stats: South Island Thunderbirds Midget AAA 5-0-0-0-2
Bantam stats unavailable
McCrea, Alex (5.11, 168)
El Cajon, CA
His stats: unavailable
Parrington, Nolan (6.02, 180)
Winnipeg, MB
His stats: Winnipeg Warriors Bantam AAA 29-2-14-16-51
Williams, Colby (5.10, 157)
Regina, SK
His stats: Regina Oilers SSBHL 22-12-15-27-27; playoffs 2-2-1-3-4
So the Pats Younger Defencemen looks like:Myles Bell (1993)
Tyler Borstmayer (1993)
Hudson Friesen (1993)
Rhett Holland (1993)
Tyler Pavkovich (1993)
Ryan Leonzio (1994)
Tyler Mueller (1994)
Landon Peel (1994)
Jesse Roden (1994)
Brady Skjei (1994)
Sean Whelan (1994)
Kyle Burroughs (1995)
Nolan DeJong (1995)
Alex McCrea (1995)
Nolan Parrington (1995)
Colby Williams (1995)
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I don't know about you but I think that the Pats defense corps is missing something (or is missing something) but I really can't put my finger on the main concern. And please don't give me the "Teubert's gone so our defence will be better" garbage. He was far from our main concern on the defensive end of things. Many a night it was a team effort. Trying to win through fire-wagon hockey with only a couple of scorers makes the defence and goaltending look bad. Hopefully things can turn around.
Well looking at the list provided to me the only 1990 born defenceman on the list is
Colten Teubert. I highly doubt he will be back. I think that the Kings will find somewhere for him to play in their system. If he does happen to come back I think he could be a bit of a stabilizer in the d-end.... or fetch a player in return via trade.
Looking at the group of 1991's...... As there is only four I will go alphabetically through them (it's easier).
Cody Carlson is a decent defender but lacks size and it showed at times last season when the opposition forwards had their way in the d-zone (but then again.... that happened to them all). I think he will be a good veteran presence on the blueline that can be a point man on the PP.
Brandon Davidson almost came out of nowhere to be the Pats best defenceman last year as a rookie. He will only get better. As a 19 year old he will definitely anchor the Pats blueline and he proved that he is willing to kill penalties and although he only lit the lamp once he did gain 34 points in 59 games. I look forward to seeing his totals improve.
Travis Sparrow in my opinion will be in tough to make the team especially as a 19 year old. At times he looked like he could be the prototypical stay-at-home defenceman that could take care of his own end but unfortunately those times were few and far between. At times he looked totally lost. But then again I'm just watching from the stands..... Although when he played forward for a few games I was thinking that he could be a great crash and banger..... but when the third and fourth liners are playing less than 10 shifts a game..... Yeah that's it with that.
I know I said I was going to go alphabetically but I figured that I would leave this name to last as it intrigues me. Last but not least for the 1991 age group is
Alex Pym! Remember him? I didn't expect to see him still on the Pats list but he's there. I don't know what happened last season to cause him to leave the team (I can guess many things) but I thought the Pats missed his veteran presence out on the ice. I really don't know what happened to him from the start of the year when he was amazing and looked to have stepped his game up a notch but something happened. Once the regular season started his playing time declined and so did his game. I don't know if he stayed in shape and is willing to come back and give it another go or if the Pats are waiting to trade his rights but I wouldn't be upset if he came back to give the Pats another go.
The only 1992 born defenceman is
Mitch Spooner and I think that he will be a keeper. He showed signs that he is capable of playing hard in the d-zone but isn't scared to fire the puck when called upon. I would say that he is a very raw talent and with
proper guidance he could be a potent offensive threat.
So the Pats Older Defenceman looks like:
Teubert (1990)
Carlson (1991)
Davidson (1991)
Pym (1991)
Sparrow (1991)
Spooner (1992)
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Thursday, June 10, 2010 The Pats have the returning duo of
Damien Ketlo and
Dawson Guhle and I'm not totally convinced that either is a true starter. This is not a knock to either goalie but after last season where both went down with injuries and Guhle getting thrown into the fire I don't know if wither one could start 50 games. Both are decently talented but both have their flaws.... taking that into consideration they are both a year older (more seasoned) they both should be on their way to improving. The question is.... Will one step up and take the starters' job or will it be another one of "those" years. I really have no preference as to the starter but I hope that they stay healthy and help get the Pats woeful GAA down to a respectful level. One more thing.... I think that Lang could move one or the other to try to get a decent prospect/pick to help re-build our depth or a saavy veteran (hopefully someone that might be around for a couple of seasons).
I was sorta disappointed to
not see
Brent Martyniuk on the Pats list. I really hoped that they would give him a chance, but I guess it's not happening. he showed signs of being a really good tender but just needed some seasoning (and to grow 3-4 inches). He really reminded me of Chad Mercier between the pipes.
Now on to the rest of our listed goalies (the stats are from what I can find, they may be incomplete as some leagues aren't keen on publishing their respective stats):
Cory Nygaard '93 (6th round pick, 127th overall in 2008)
Winnipeg Wild (MMHL)
Had a 22-2-1 record with 2 shutouts and a 2.42GAA.
>He's 17 and has dressed for a game (or 2) so the Pats shouldn't have worries about him going the NCAA route. If he comes into camp and has improved on last camp (he was pretty decent) he might just make the team as a 17 year old. The only way that happens is if Ketlo or Guhle get moved. I just hope that there isn't any goalie controversies under Chad Lang's watch. Is he the heir apparent? I wonder.
Darrin Robinson '94 (10th round pick, 208th overall in 2009)
Colorado Rampage (USA Midget 1)
Had a 3-22-1 record with 1 shutout and a 4.46GAA and an .855SV%.
>I don't know too much about the US Midget program(s) but the team that Robinson played for had a terrible record (as you can tell by his). I'm not going to even critique him with those numbers. Like I said I don't know much about US minor hockey. On the Saturday of spring rookie camp.... he looked like he hadn't played goal in a few weeks and looked rusty. Other than that he is an American and may go the USHL/NCAA route but who knows.
Tanner Burgardt '95 (6th round pick, 115th overall in 2010)
West Centre G’Macs Klippers (Centre 4 Hockey League)
Had a 12-11-1 record with 2 shutouts, a 4.04 GAA.
>Isn't eligible to play full time for the Pats until the 2011-12 season. As pointed out by a commenter (or is it commentor?) Burgardt wasn't at Spring camp so I have nothing to say on him as I have yet to see him play.
That's it.... that is the Pats five goalies. I hope everything makes sense. I would have to say going into the season that this would be the teams' depth chart as well.
Ketlo (1991)
Guhle (1992)
Nygaard (1993)
Robinson (1994)
Burgardt (1995)
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