Former Oswego State Lakers F Ian Boots has signed a contract with the Los Angeles Kings and has been assigned to play with the Ontario Reign of the ECHL, the AA-level affiliate for the team. The Lakers were runners-up for the National Championship last week in Lake Placid, New York, with Boots finishing his senior campaign with 28 points in 30 games and being named to the 2012 NCAA All-Tournament Team. A D-I transfer to the Lakers, Boots finished his junior year with the team in 2010-2011 by winning First-Team All-SUNYAC honors and being named a Second Team East All-American in his first of two years in Lakerland.
Before transferring to Oswego State, Boots played for Ohio State and scored 29 points in 50 games in two seasons in the CCHA. He played a year in juniors for the Cornwall Colts and Brockville Braves, both of the CJHL, and scored 74 points in 54 games. He is a native of Akwesasne, New York, an unincorporated native community on both sides of the New York-Ontario, Canada border with roots from a group belonging to the Mohawk Native American tribe, with the New York side resting mostly on the St. Regis Indian Reservation.
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Monday, March 26, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Whatever Happened to...? A Laker Alumni Update
Whatever happened to Neil Musselwhite?
Neil Musselwhite was a forward born on November 13, 1985 in Burlington, Ontario. He was five feet, ten inches tall and weighed 177 pounds. He shot left-handed.
Musselwhite was a promising amateur player in high school who was extremely fast on skates but went undrafted due to his small size. He decided to play juniors and signed a two-year contract with his hometown Burlington Cougars of the OPJHL in 2002.
In his first year with Burlington he played in four games and tallied two points. In his second year in Burlington he played in 22 games and tallied 19 points before being traded to the Hamilton Red Wings, where he played in 24 games and tallied an additional 14 points. He signed another two-year contract with Hamilton at the end of that season and returned with them in 2004, where he played in 48 games and tallied an amazing 52 points. In his last year in juniors he played in 27 games for Hamilton and tallied 26 points.
He again went undrafted out of juniors and was unable to get much attention from Division I colleges with scouts at both the pro and college level complaining of his small size, in spite of his outstanding speed. Eventually, though, Musselwhite accepted an offer from head coach Ed Gosek to play for the Division II/III Oswego State Lakers.
He first came to the Lakers in 2006, where he played in 28 games and tallied 14 points in helping lead the team to a National Championship at the 2007 Division III Frozen Four in Superior, Wisconsin. In his sophomore year with Oswego State he played in 26 games and tallied 14 points. In his junior year in Lakerland Musselwhite played in 25 games and tallied 12 points. In his senior year Musselwhite was named an assistant captain on the team, played in 29 games and tallied an amazing 36 points. In addition, Musselwhite was selected to play in the Division I Frozen Four Skills Competition in Detroit, Michigan, the only Division II/III player selected to participate in the Competition. While there he came in second place in the hardest shot competition and came in first place in the fastest skater competition, setting a new NCAA record and finally getting the recognition he so rightfully deserved from scouts.
But that still wasn't enough. Musselwhite again went undrafted out of college and was unable to gain a contract from a professional hockey team in the U. S., due again to complaints from scouts about his small size. Luckily, he was able to gain a spot on a hockey team in the Developmental League in Germany. Many Lakers fans were befuddled that the fastest player in the history of the NCAA at any level would end up playing in the Minor League in Germany, but were hopeful that his career would advance thereafter. And their hopes were rewarded when he signed a contract with the independent Fort Wayne Komets of the CHL early in the 2010 season.
With the Komets he played in 26 games and tallied 12 points before he was signed to a contract by the Florida Panthers and was assigned to the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL. After his acquisition by Florida/Cincinnati, Musselwhite played in an additional 20 games without recording a point.
He was cut by the Panthers at the end of the season and retired, noting that he probably wouldn't be able to go straight into another NHL contract and didn't want to return to the small arenas of independent Minor League hockey. He now lives in Burlington, Ontario and works as a color commentator for the Cougars.
Neil Musselwhite was a forward born on November 13, 1985 in Burlington, Ontario. He was five feet, ten inches tall and weighed 177 pounds. He shot left-handed.
Musselwhite was a promising amateur player in high school who was extremely fast on skates but went undrafted due to his small size. He decided to play juniors and signed a two-year contract with his hometown Burlington Cougars of the OPJHL in 2002.
In his first year with Burlington he played in four games and tallied two points. In his second year in Burlington he played in 22 games and tallied 19 points before being traded to the Hamilton Red Wings, where he played in 24 games and tallied an additional 14 points. He signed another two-year contract with Hamilton at the end of that season and returned with them in 2004, where he played in 48 games and tallied an amazing 52 points. In his last year in juniors he played in 27 games for Hamilton and tallied 26 points.
He again went undrafted out of juniors and was unable to get much attention from Division I colleges with scouts at both the pro and college level complaining of his small size, in spite of his outstanding speed. Eventually, though, Musselwhite accepted an offer from head coach Ed Gosek to play for the Division II/III Oswego State Lakers.
He first came to the Lakers in 2006, where he played in 28 games and tallied 14 points in helping lead the team to a National Championship at the 2007 Division III Frozen Four in Superior, Wisconsin. In his sophomore year with Oswego State he played in 26 games and tallied 14 points. In his junior year in Lakerland Musselwhite played in 25 games and tallied 12 points. In his senior year Musselwhite was named an assistant captain on the team, played in 29 games and tallied an amazing 36 points. In addition, Musselwhite was selected to play in the Division I Frozen Four Skills Competition in Detroit, Michigan, the only Division II/III player selected to participate in the Competition. While there he came in second place in the hardest shot competition and came in first place in the fastest skater competition, setting a new NCAA record and finally getting the recognition he so rightfully deserved from scouts.
But that still wasn't enough. Musselwhite again went undrafted out of college and was unable to gain a contract from a professional hockey team in the U. S., due again to complaints from scouts about his small size. Luckily, he was able to gain a spot on a hockey team in the Developmental League in Germany. Many Lakers fans were befuddled that the fastest player in the history of the NCAA at any level would end up playing in the Minor League in Germany, but were hopeful that his career would advance thereafter. And their hopes were rewarded when he signed a contract with the independent Fort Wayne Komets of the CHL early in the 2010 season.
With the Komets he played in 26 games and tallied 12 points before he was signed to a contract by the Florida Panthers and was assigned to the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL. After his acquisition by Florida/Cincinnati, Musselwhite played in an additional 20 games without recording a point.
He was cut by the Panthers at the end of the season and retired, noting that he probably wouldn't be able to go straight into another NHL contract and didn't want to return to the small arenas of independent Minor League hockey. He now lives in Burlington, Ontario and works as a color commentator for the Cougars.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
St. Norbert Captures National Championship
The St. Norbert Green Knights captured their second straight NCAA D-III National Championship Saturday night after defeating Oswego 4-1 in Lake Placid, NY. The Green Knights punishing defense and spectacular goaltending propelled them to a dominated victory over the Lakers. St. Norbert forward Cody Keefer recorded a hat trick in the game and goalie David Jacobson was named the MVP after recording 29 saves and playing outstanding throughout the entire tournament. Congratulations to St. Norbert on a spectacular season.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Oswego & St. Norbert Advance to National Championship
The Oswego State Lakers and the St. Norbert Green Knights will square off for a national tittle on Saturday night. St. Norbert dominated Norwich in a 4-1 victory that sent them to the championship game. Oswego defeated Amherst 2-1 in a thrilling overtime victory to advance.
Both teams matchup well with great defense and goaltending. As we saw yesterday both teams will wait for and captialize on an opportunity when it presents itself. Tonight's championship has all the makings for a classic. The puck drops at 7pm tonight at Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid, NY. Follow us on twitter @LeroySportsCrew for all the updates leading up to, during, and after the game.
Both teams matchup well with great defense and goaltending. As we saw yesterday both teams will wait for and captialize on an opportunity when it presents itself. Tonight's championship has all the makings for a classic. The puck drops at 7pm tonight at Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid, NY. Follow us on twitter @LeroySportsCrew for all the updates leading up to, during, and after the game.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
NCAA D-III Tournament: Frozen Four Preview
The NCAA Division III Frozen Four starts tomorrow night in Lake Placid, New York. The first game takes place at 3:00 tomorrow afternoon and will pit Norwich against St. Norbert in a rematch from two years ago that saw Norwich topple the Green Knights in overtime at the Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid. The second game will feature the Oswego State Lakers facing off against Amherst at 7:30.
Oswego State Lakers
Overall Record: 22-3-2
NCAA History: 13th Appearance (2007 National Champion)
Scoring Offense: 4.67 gpg
Scoring Defense: 1.81 gpg
Power Play: 26.8%
Penalty Kill: 86.0%
Penalties: 16.7 min per game
Leading Scorer: Jon Whitelaw (40 Pts)
Goaltender: Andrew Hare (.929 SV% & 1.77 GAA)
Road to Frozen Four: Defeated Elmira 5-0 in NCAA Quarterfinal
Amherst Lord Jeffs
Overall Record: 23-3-1
NCAA History: 4th Appearance
Scoring Offense: 3.89 gpg
Scoring Defense: 1.67 gpg
Power Play: 27.6%
Penalty Kill: 86.7%
Penalties: 10.33 min per game
Leading Scorer: Mike Moher (28 Pts)
Goaltender: Jonathan La Rose (.942 SV% & 1.56 GAA)
Road to Frozen Four: Defeated Plattsburgh 3-1 in NCAA Quarterfinal
This is the first matchup between the Lakers and Jeffs in years. With that being said, these two teams are definitely unfamiliar with each other. The first period of the game could be a little messy as the two teams get to know each other on the ice. Both teams have been ranked in the top five in almost every poll available since the beginning of the season, and it should be a good game. Amherst is strong defensively and their goalie La Rose has been a stud all season long, but hasn't gotten much recognition for it. However, Oswego is a far-superior team offensively.
Oswego definitely holds an advantage in experience. This is their 13th NCAA appearance and third frozen four in a row, although they've lost the last two. Amherst on the other has only been to four NCAA tourneys and has never won a championship. As far as mental preparation is concerned, Oswego should have a clear advantage. It also helps that they played at Herb Brooks Arena only two years ago and are familiar with the Placid ice.
We like Oswego due to their high-octane offense and speed as well as their recent experience in the NCAAs. Aside from mental lapses and bad mistakes, Oswego doesn't have any disadvantages in this game. They might not get ahead by a lot, but they should control most of the game. We like Oswego by one or two goals.
St. Norbert Green Knights
Overall Record: 17-5-5
NCAA History: 13th Appearance (2008 & 2011 National Champions)
Scoring Offense: 3.81 gpg
Scoring Defense: 2.22 gpg
Power Play: 22.8%
Penalty Kill: 88.8%
Penalties: 15.96 min per game
Leading Scorer: Johan Ryd (36 Pts)
Goaltender: David Jacobson (.931 SV% & 1.64 GAA)
Road to Frozen Four: Defeated St. Thomas 3-1 in NCAA First Round. Defeated Gustavus Adolphus 4-1 in NCAA Quarterfinals
Norwich Cadets
Overall Record: 23-2-2
NCAA History: 12th Appearance (2000, 2003, & 2010 National Champions)
Scoring Offense: 4.81 gpg
Scoring Defense: 1.74 gpg
Power Play: 30.5%
Penalty Kill: 80.5%
Penalties: 10.33 min per game
Leading Scorer: Pier-Olivier Cotnoir (40 Pts)
Goaltender: Parker Carroll (.884 SV% & 2.02 GAA)
Road to Frozen Four: Defeated Wentworth 3-0 in NCAA Quarterfinal
This one looks like it's going to go to Norwich. They've been ranked as one of the top teams all year, went into the NCAAs as the number one team in the nation and have been playing some of their best hockey of the year in the past couple of weeks. But that's only on paper. In person, Norwich is much stronger both offensively and defensively. However, St. Norbert goalie Jacobsen is a stud and Carroll has really struggled this season. The advantage here definitely goes to the Green Knights. If the Cadets lose this game it will happen in between the pipes. We still like Norwich by two or three goals though.
Oswego State Lakers
Overall Record: 22-3-2
NCAA History: 13th Appearance (2007 National Champion)
Scoring Offense: 4.67 gpg
Scoring Defense: 1.81 gpg
Power Play: 26.8%
Penalty Kill: 86.0%
Penalties: 16.7 min per game
Leading Scorer: Jon Whitelaw (40 Pts)
Goaltender: Andrew Hare (.929 SV% & 1.77 GAA)
Road to Frozen Four: Defeated Elmira 5-0 in NCAA Quarterfinal
Amherst Lord Jeffs
Overall Record: 23-3-1
NCAA History: 4th Appearance
Scoring Offense: 3.89 gpg
Scoring Defense: 1.67 gpg
Power Play: 27.6%
Penalty Kill: 86.7%
Penalties: 10.33 min per game
Leading Scorer: Mike Moher (28 Pts)
Goaltender: Jonathan La Rose (.942 SV% & 1.56 GAA)
Road to Frozen Four: Defeated Plattsburgh 3-1 in NCAA Quarterfinal
This is the first matchup between the Lakers and Jeffs in years. With that being said, these two teams are definitely unfamiliar with each other. The first period of the game could be a little messy as the two teams get to know each other on the ice. Both teams have been ranked in the top five in almost every poll available since the beginning of the season, and it should be a good game. Amherst is strong defensively and their goalie La Rose has been a stud all season long, but hasn't gotten much recognition for it. However, Oswego is a far-superior team offensively.
Oswego definitely holds an advantage in experience. This is their 13th NCAA appearance and third frozen four in a row, although they've lost the last two. Amherst on the other has only been to four NCAA tourneys and has never won a championship. As far as mental preparation is concerned, Oswego should have a clear advantage. It also helps that they played at Herb Brooks Arena only two years ago and are familiar with the Placid ice.
We like Oswego due to their high-octane offense and speed as well as their recent experience in the NCAAs. Aside from mental lapses and bad mistakes, Oswego doesn't have any disadvantages in this game. They might not get ahead by a lot, but they should control most of the game. We like Oswego by one or two goals.
St. Norbert Green Knights
Overall Record: 17-5-5
NCAA History: 13th Appearance (2008 & 2011 National Champions)
Scoring Offense: 3.81 gpg
Scoring Defense: 2.22 gpg
Power Play: 22.8%
Penalty Kill: 88.8%
Penalties: 15.96 min per game
Leading Scorer: Johan Ryd (36 Pts)
Goaltender: David Jacobson (.931 SV% & 1.64 GAA)
Road to Frozen Four: Defeated St. Thomas 3-1 in NCAA First Round. Defeated Gustavus Adolphus 4-1 in NCAA Quarterfinals
Norwich Cadets
Overall Record: 23-2-2
NCAA History: 12th Appearance (2000, 2003, & 2010 National Champions)
Scoring Offense: 4.81 gpg
Scoring Defense: 1.74 gpg
Power Play: 30.5%
Penalty Kill: 80.5%
Penalties: 10.33 min per game
Leading Scorer: Pier-Olivier Cotnoir (40 Pts)
Goaltender: Parker Carroll (.884 SV% & 2.02 GAA)
Road to Frozen Four: Defeated Wentworth 3-0 in NCAA Quarterfinal
This one looks like it's going to go to Norwich. They've been ranked as one of the top teams all year, went into the NCAAs as the number one team in the nation and have been playing some of their best hockey of the year in the past couple of weeks. But that's only on paper. In person, Norwich is much stronger both offensively and defensively. However, St. Norbert goalie Jacobsen is a stud and Carroll has really struggled this season. The advantage here definitely goes to the Green Knights. If the Cadets lose this game it will happen in between the pipes. We still like Norwich by two or three goals though.
Whatever Happened to...? A Laker Alumni Update
Whatever happened to Tyler Lyon?
Tyler Lyon was a defender born on February 4, 1985 in Foxboro, Ontario. He stood at six feet tall and weighed 177 pounds. He shot left-handed.
Lyon was an outstanding amateur player in Canada and shined as a defender, but went undrafred out of high school with scouts complaining that he was too slow for the pro level. In 2001, he signed a contract to play juniors with the Wellington Dukes of the OPJHL.
His first year with Wellington wasn't much to shout about, as he only played in one game. His second year in Wellington, though, saw him suit up for 38 games and tally 22 points. He played in 47 games in his third year with Wellington and tallied 20 points. The year after that he played in 49 games for Wellington and tallied 35 points. His fifth and final year in Wellington saw Lyon play in 47 games and tally 51 points.
Despite his strong play in juniors which consisted of standout defense and a huge amount of points for defenders (mostly on assists), Lyon again went undrafted due to his speed on the ice. Unfortunately for Lyon, he was said to be too slow for the Division I game in America as well. With his career hanging in the balance, Lyon decided to accept an offer to play for the Division II/III Oswego State Lakers from head coach Ed Gosek.
In his freshman year with the Lakers Lyon played in 27 games and tallied nine points in helping lead the Lakers on the defensive side of the ice to a National Championship. His sophomore year in Oswego saw Lyon play in 26 games and tally ten points. In his junior year Lyon played in 23 games and tallied 12 points. In his senior year with the Lakers, Lyon was named team captain and tallied 17 points in 29 games and played outstanding defense along the way.
Despite his strong play in college, Lyon again went undrafted out of college with scouts still complaining about his speed. However, he quickly signed a contract with the independent Pensacola Ice Flyers of the SPHL.
In his first year in Pensacola Lyon played in 55 games and tallied 19 points. He began this season with Pensacola again, adding a goal and an assist in 11 games before he was traded to the Louisiana IceGators in a three-way deal that also included the Fayetteville FireAntz, both independent teams also of the SPHL. With Louisiana, Lyon has played in 40 games and racked up an additional 21 points this season.
He looks forward to continuing his professional career and advancing through the minor league hockey system in the years to come.
Tyler Lyon was a defender born on February 4, 1985 in Foxboro, Ontario. He stood at six feet tall and weighed 177 pounds. He shot left-handed.
Lyon was an outstanding amateur player in Canada and shined as a defender, but went undrafred out of high school with scouts complaining that he was too slow for the pro level. In 2001, he signed a contract to play juniors with the Wellington Dukes of the OPJHL.
His first year with Wellington wasn't much to shout about, as he only played in one game. His second year in Wellington, though, saw him suit up for 38 games and tally 22 points. He played in 47 games in his third year with Wellington and tallied 20 points. The year after that he played in 49 games for Wellington and tallied 35 points. His fifth and final year in Wellington saw Lyon play in 47 games and tally 51 points.
Despite his strong play in juniors which consisted of standout defense and a huge amount of points for defenders (mostly on assists), Lyon again went undrafted due to his speed on the ice. Unfortunately for Lyon, he was said to be too slow for the Division I game in America as well. With his career hanging in the balance, Lyon decided to accept an offer to play for the Division II/III Oswego State Lakers from head coach Ed Gosek.
In his freshman year with the Lakers Lyon played in 27 games and tallied nine points in helping lead the Lakers on the defensive side of the ice to a National Championship. His sophomore year in Oswego saw Lyon play in 26 games and tally ten points. In his junior year Lyon played in 23 games and tallied 12 points. In his senior year with the Lakers, Lyon was named team captain and tallied 17 points in 29 games and played outstanding defense along the way.
Despite his strong play in college, Lyon again went undrafted out of college with scouts still complaining about his speed. However, he quickly signed a contract with the independent Pensacola Ice Flyers of the SPHL.
In his first year in Pensacola Lyon played in 55 games and tallied 19 points. He began this season with Pensacola again, adding a goal and an assist in 11 games before he was traded to the Louisiana IceGators in a three-way deal that also included the Fayetteville FireAntz, both independent teams also of the SPHL. With Louisiana, Lyon has played in 40 games and racked up an additional 21 points this season.
He looks forward to continuing his professional career and advancing through the minor league hockey system in the years to come.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Whatever Happened to...? A Laker Alumni Update
Whatever happened to Kyle Roberts?
Most Laker fans probably won't remember Kyle Roberts. He was a defender born on January 6, 1986 and was a standout high school hockey player from Whitesboro, New York. He stood at five feet, ten inches tall and weighed 180 pounds. He shot right-handed.
Going undrafted out of college, Roberts decided to attend SUNY Oswego after being told by a recruiter in the Athletics Department that he would have a chance to tryout for the standout Division II/III hockey team on campus. This was probably a lie told by a shameless recruiter, but Roberts attended the tryout and impressed Lakers head coach Ed Gosek enough to earn a spot on the team.
But Roberts did not have a rewarding career in Lakerland, as he sat below the fourth line for most of the season and rarely dressed for a game. All told, he only played in one game the Lakers without tallying a point. At the end of the season, with new recruits coming in, Roberts was cut by Gosek and opted to leave Oswego.
Roberts again went undrafted and was unable to gain a professional contract. As another blow, Roberts was unable to gain another spot or tryout on a college hockey team. Luckily for him, he was able to gain a contract with the Wellington Dukes of the OPJHL.
While with the Dukes, Roberts played in 40 games, tallying 12 points and playing outstanding defense. Roberts was unhappy with the Juniors environment after playing in the high-octane SUNYAC for a season, and he was determined to bolt as soon as another offer from a college or pro team came his way. So when SUNY Morrisville came calling with a guaranteed spot on their newly-formed team, Roberts decided to leave Juniors.
In his first year with the Morrisville Mustangs, Roberts played in 24 games and tallied three assists. in his second year with the Mustangs, Roberts played in 22 games and tallied nine points. In his senior season in college and third in Morrisville, Roberts played in 20 games and tallied five points.
Despite being noted as one of the best defenders in all of Division II/III hockey during his three years with Morrisville, Roberts went undrafted out of college due primarily to complaints about his size, which was thought to be too small for a professional defender. However, he quickly signed a contract with the independent Rome Frenzy of the FHL.
Roberts was one of the standout players for Rome, playing outstanding defense in 44 games and tallying 13 points. However, the team suffered from extreme financial strains and ceased operations before the end of its first season, ending Roberts' professional career.
He now lives in Utica, New York and works for an accounting firm.
Most Laker fans probably won't remember Kyle Roberts. He was a defender born on January 6, 1986 and was a standout high school hockey player from Whitesboro, New York. He stood at five feet, ten inches tall and weighed 180 pounds. He shot right-handed.
Going undrafted out of college, Roberts decided to attend SUNY Oswego after being told by a recruiter in the Athletics Department that he would have a chance to tryout for the standout Division II/III hockey team on campus. This was probably a lie told by a shameless recruiter, but Roberts attended the tryout and impressed Lakers head coach Ed Gosek enough to earn a spot on the team.
But Roberts did not have a rewarding career in Lakerland, as he sat below the fourth line for most of the season and rarely dressed for a game. All told, he only played in one game the Lakers without tallying a point. At the end of the season, with new recruits coming in, Roberts was cut by Gosek and opted to leave Oswego.
Roberts again went undrafted and was unable to gain a professional contract. As another blow, Roberts was unable to gain another spot or tryout on a college hockey team. Luckily for him, he was able to gain a contract with the Wellington Dukes of the OPJHL.
While with the Dukes, Roberts played in 40 games, tallying 12 points and playing outstanding defense. Roberts was unhappy with the Juniors environment after playing in the high-octane SUNYAC for a season, and he was determined to bolt as soon as another offer from a college or pro team came his way. So when SUNY Morrisville came calling with a guaranteed spot on their newly-formed team, Roberts decided to leave Juniors.
In his first year with the Morrisville Mustangs, Roberts played in 24 games and tallied three assists. in his second year with the Mustangs, Roberts played in 22 games and tallied nine points. In his senior season in college and third in Morrisville, Roberts played in 20 games and tallied five points.
Despite being noted as one of the best defenders in all of Division II/III hockey during his three years with Morrisville, Roberts went undrafted out of college due primarily to complaints about his size, which was thought to be too small for a professional defender. However, he quickly signed a contract with the independent Rome Frenzy of the FHL.
Roberts was one of the standout players for Rome, playing outstanding defense in 44 games and tallying 13 points. However, the team suffered from extreme financial strains and ceased operations before the end of its first season, ending Roberts' professional career.
He now lives in Utica, New York and works for an accounting firm.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Whatever Happened to...? A Laker Alumni Update
Whatever happened to Ryan Scott?
Scott was a goalie from Williamsville, New York born on April 18, 1983. He was five feet ten inches tall and weighed 195 pounds.
Scott was an outstanding goalie in high school, but he went undrafted and attempted to sign a contract with a Juniors team in Canada. When that didn't pan out, Scott instead signed with the Buffalo Lightning in Amherst, New York, who played in the OPJHL at the time (the team is now known as the Buffalo Jr. Sabres). Scott played in 29 games for Buffalo that season but was unremarkable in net. Buffalo decided not to retain Scott at the end of that season and he was unable to find a contract with a Juniors team elsewhere.
Scott went to work on his Uncle's farm for a year as he was unable to find a spot on a hockey team anywhere. After a year he decided to attend Oswego State University, in part because he was offered a tryout on the standout Division II/III Lakers. The tryout was probably a lie told to him by a shameless recruiter as Oswego scouts its players extensively and typically sets its roster well before the beginning of the season, but Scott nonetheless arrived for the tryout and impressed head coach Ed Gosek enough where he made the team.
Scott played in 17 games his freshman year, posting an 11-5-1 record and a 0.926 save percentage. He played in 25 games his sophomore year and posted a 16-7-1 record and a 0.896 save percentage. He played in 25 games his junior season and posted a 19-3-3 record and a 0.921 save percentage, leading the Lakers to a National Championship. In his senior season he played in 23 games and posted a 15-6-1 record and a 0.921 save percentage.
Scott went undrafted out of college but quickly signed a contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins and was sent to the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL.
Scott's NHL career never got off the ground though, as he rode the bench as the third string goalie for Wheeling and only played in three games in his first pro season, going 1-1 and posting a save percentage of 0.879. Following the season he was not retained by Pittsburgh and became a free agent.
Following his release from Pittsburgh he quickly signed a contract with the independent Amarillo Gorillas of the CHL.
Scott played in eight games with Amarillo before being released, going 2-5 with a 0.886 save percentage. He quickly signed a contract with the independent Richmond Renegades of the SPHL after his release from Amarillo. With Richmond he played in 33 games and went 14-13-3 and posted a 0.898 save percentage.
After the season Scott signed a contract with the independent Pensacola Ice Flyers, also of the SPHL. For Pensacola, Scott played in 37 games and posted a 15-17-5 record and a 0.903 save percentage. He returned to Pensacola the next season and played in 38 games, going 17-20 and posting a 0.901 save percentage.
Scott tired of the long bus rides and small venues and retired after the 2010-2011 season. He returned to Western New York where he works in customer service for Verizon.
Scott was a goalie from Williamsville, New York born on April 18, 1983. He was five feet ten inches tall and weighed 195 pounds.
Scott was an outstanding goalie in high school, but he went undrafted and attempted to sign a contract with a Juniors team in Canada. When that didn't pan out, Scott instead signed with the Buffalo Lightning in Amherst, New York, who played in the OPJHL at the time (the team is now known as the Buffalo Jr. Sabres). Scott played in 29 games for Buffalo that season but was unremarkable in net. Buffalo decided not to retain Scott at the end of that season and he was unable to find a contract with a Juniors team elsewhere.
Scott went to work on his Uncle's farm for a year as he was unable to find a spot on a hockey team anywhere. After a year he decided to attend Oswego State University, in part because he was offered a tryout on the standout Division II/III Lakers. The tryout was probably a lie told to him by a shameless recruiter as Oswego scouts its players extensively and typically sets its roster well before the beginning of the season, but Scott nonetheless arrived for the tryout and impressed head coach Ed Gosek enough where he made the team.
Scott played in 17 games his freshman year, posting an 11-5-1 record and a 0.926 save percentage. He played in 25 games his sophomore year and posted a 16-7-1 record and a 0.896 save percentage. He played in 25 games his junior season and posted a 19-3-3 record and a 0.921 save percentage, leading the Lakers to a National Championship. In his senior season he played in 23 games and posted a 15-6-1 record and a 0.921 save percentage.
Scott went undrafted out of college but quickly signed a contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins and was sent to the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL.
Scott's NHL career never got off the ground though, as he rode the bench as the third string goalie for Wheeling and only played in three games in his first pro season, going 1-1 and posting a save percentage of 0.879. Following the season he was not retained by Pittsburgh and became a free agent.
Following his release from Pittsburgh he quickly signed a contract with the independent Amarillo Gorillas of the CHL.
Scott played in eight games with Amarillo before being released, going 2-5 with a 0.886 save percentage. He quickly signed a contract with the independent Richmond Renegades of the SPHL after his release from Amarillo. With Richmond he played in 33 games and went 14-13-3 and posted a 0.898 save percentage.
After the season Scott signed a contract with the independent Pensacola Ice Flyers, also of the SPHL. For Pensacola, Scott played in 37 games and posted a 15-17-5 record and a 0.903 save percentage. He returned to Pensacola the next season and played in 38 games, going 17-20 and posting a 0.901 save percentage.
Scott tired of the long bus rides and small venues and retired after the 2010-2011 season. He returned to Western New York where he works in customer service for Verizon.
Friday, March 9, 2012
NCAA Quarterfinal: Elmira at Oswego Preview
The Oswego State Lakers will host Elmira in the Quarterfinal round of the 2012 NCAA D-III Men's Ice Hockey Tournament Saturday night. Both Oswego and Elmira received at-large bids into the tournament and a first round bye into the quarterfinals. Oswego enters the game as the No. 2 team in the nation and No. 2 seed in the East with a record of 23-3-2. The Lakers were upset at home last Saturday in the SUNYAC Championship game by rival Plattsburgh State 3-2. Elmira enters the match-up ranked 11th in the nation and the No. 5 seed in the East with a record of 15-8-3. The Soaring Eagles were knocked out of the ECAC West tournament in the semifinals by Neumann in OT 5-4. Here's a quick preview of both teams.
Oswego State Lakers
Overall Record: 22-3-2
NCAA History: 13th Appearance (2007 National Champion)
Scoring Offense: 4.67 gpg
Scoring Defense: 1.81 gpg
Power Play: 26.8%
Penalty Kill: 86.0%
Penalties: 16.7 min per game
Leading Scorer: Jon Whitelaw (40 Pts)
Goaltender: Andrew Hare (.929 SV% & 1.77 GAA)
Elmira Soaring Eagles
Overall Record: 15-8-3
NCAA History: 18th Appearance
Scoring Offense: 3.73 gpg
Scoring Defense: 2.88 gpg
Power Play: 17.0%
Penalty Kill: 79%
Penalties: 16.7 min per game
Leading Scorer: Kevin Willer (33 Pts)
Goaltender: Darren McDonald (.892 SV% & 3.01 GAA)
Our Pick
Oswego has the clear advantage in all major categories (Offense, Defense, Special Teams, & Goaltending). Oswego and Elmira met twice earlier this season in a home-and-home series. Oswego swept the series winning 7-3 and 6-2. The Lakers play very well at home, especially in the NCAAs winning their previous three home quarterfinal games against Norwich and Bowdoin (2). Plus, Elmira hasn't beating Oswego in the Campus Center Ice Arena since 2007. However, the typical Oswego environment their accustom to isn't expected to be out in full force. The students begin their Spring Break this afternoon and are kicked out of the dorms Saturday morning. Most will not stick around for the Saturday night game. The key to the game for Oswego will be to play clean and play smart. If Oswego doesn't overlook this round and doesn't beat themselves they should win easily. We like Oswego by at least three goals.
The puck drops Saturday night at 7:00pm in the Campus Center Ice Arena. According to Oswego State Athletics there are plenty of tickets still available for the game. If you are unable to make it up to Oswego the game will be streamed live online via the athletics page or can always be heard on WNYO.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Conference Tournaments Shake up Polls
USCHO.com Division III Men's Poll: March 05 2012
1. Norwich (17)
2. Amherst (1)
3. Oswego (1)
3. Plattsburgh
5. St. Norbert (1)
6. Milwaukee School of
7. St. Thomas
8. Gustavus Adolphus
9. Castleton
10. Adrian
11. Elmira
12. Bowdoin
13. Hobart
14. Neumann
15. Middlebury
1. Norwich (17)
2. Amherst (1)
3. Oswego (1)
3. Plattsburgh
5. St. Norbert (1)
6. Milwaukee School of
7. St. Thomas
8. Gustavus Adolphus
9. Castleton
10. Adrian
11. Elmira
12. Bowdoin
13. Hobart
14. Neumann
15. Middlebury
Monday, March 5, 2012
At Large bids in, Bracket and Rankings Announced
The first eight teams were easy. All of the conferences had automatic qualifiers for the champions. Those teams were Norwich (ECAC East), Wentworth (ECAC Northeast), Plymouth State (MASCAC), Milwaukee School of Engineering (MCHA), Gustavus Adolphus (MIAC), Amherst (NESCAC), St. Norbert (NCHA), and Plattsburgh (SUNYAC). The three remaining teams in the 11-team field were to be selected as at-large bids. Looking at the latest set of rankings, those shouldn't have been hard to figure out.
Oswego ended the regular-season run ranked number one in the nation. They lost that distinction when they were defeated in the SUNYAC Championship Game by Plattsburgh, but they were still an easy choice for the first at-large bid. Looking at the rest of the rankings, it appeared pretty easy to pick them as well. The committee apparently wanted to take one team out of the East and one out of the West, and in that case the rankings are clear: Adrian at number six (West), and Castleton at number seven (East).
But alas, that's not what happened. Adrian was snubbed in favor of St. Thomas, who were ranked eighth and were still a solid pick, albeit undeserving. But then Castleton was snubbed in favor of Elmira, ranked 13th. 13th? How the hell did Elmira get a bid? Once again the NCAA selecting committee has proven itself as incompetent at the worst level. Just to prove a point, every Oswego State Lakers hockey fan was sitting on pins and needles all day yesterday until the selections were announced at 9:30, and that was the number one team in the nation until then, because of the randomness, biases, and general incompetency of the NCAA selection committee.
I suppose it is important to note that Norwich has a representative on the selection committee, and that person (Michael McShane) probably did everything in his power to keep other ECAC East teams out of the NCAA Tournament. And that's right folks, Castleton plays in the ECAC East and has basically emerged as Norwich's biggest and most relevant rival over the past two seasons. Having said that, I don't really have an explanation for St. Thomas over Adrian. The Bulldogs got screwed.
The first round of the playoffs begin on March 7, but the Lakers - despite their at-large status - have been byed into the quarterfinals where they will face Elmira (that's right) at the Campus Center Ice Arena in Oswego, New York on March 10. It's amazing to me that not only did Elmira get an at-large bid that they didn't deserve, they got ranked highly enough by the NCAA to get a bye into the quarterfinals.
All of the relevant information on the NCAA Tournament can be seen here. In addition, the schedule and results can be viewed here as the tournament progresses. The quarterfinal results (quarterfinals take place on March 10) can be viewed here as the road to the Frozen Four continues.
Oswego ended the regular-season run ranked number one in the nation. They lost that distinction when they were defeated in the SUNYAC Championship Game by Plattsburgh, but they were still an easy choice for the first at-large bid. Looking at the rest of the rankings, it appeared pretty easy to pick them as well. The committee apparently wanted to take one team out of the East and one out of the West, and in that case the rankings are clear: Adrian at number six (West), and Castleton at number seven (East).
But alas, that's not what happened. Adrian was snubbed in favor of St. Thomas, who were ranked eighth and were still a solid pick, albeit undeserving. But then Castleton was snubbed in favor of Elmira, ranked 13th. 13th? How the hell did Elmira get a bid? Once again the NCAA selecting committee has proven itself as incompetent at the worst level. Just to prove a point, every Oswego State Lakers hockey fan was sitting on pins and needles all day yesterday until the selections were announced at 9:30, and that was the number one team in the nation until then, because of the randomness, biases, and general incompetency of the NCAA selection committee.
I suppose it is important to note that Norwich has a representative on the selection committee, and that person (Michael McShane) probably did everything in his power to keep other ECAC East teams out of the NCAA Tournament. And that's right folks, Castleton plays in the ECAC East and has basically emerged as Norwich's biggest and most relevant rival over the past two seasons. Having said that, I don't really have an explanation for St. Thomas over Adrian. The Bulldogs got screwed.
The first round of the playoffs begin on March 7, but the Lakers - despite their at-large status - have been byed into the quarterfinals where they will face Elmira (that's right) at the Campus Center Ice Arena in Oswego, New York on March 10. It's amazing to me that not only did Elmira get an at-large bid that they didn't deserve, they got ranked highly enough by the NCAA to get a bye into the quarterfinals.
All of the relevant information on the NCAA Tournament can be seen here. In addition, the schedule and results can be viewed here as the tournament progresses. The quarterfinal results (quarterfinals take place on March 10) can be viewed here as the road to the Frozen Four continues.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Lakers lose Heartbreaker to Plattsburgh; Season now in Jeopardy
The Lakers lost a heart-breaker in the SUNYAC Championship game last night to the Plattsburgh Cardinals in a game that could end their season. Oswego went into the game sitting in a strong first place in the SUNYAC and had breezed through the playoffs up until last night. Plattsburgh was in a strong second place and had had trouble in the playoffs, getting taken to triple overtime last week at home against Buff State.
In a game that matched two strong defensive teams with two excellent D-I transfer goalies and great penalty kills, the first period went by scoreless. Oswego got the scoring started at 9:15 in the second period when Jon Whitelaw scored on a five-on-three power play from an assist by Paul Rodrigues. Plattsburgh struck back at 18:49 in the second when Jared Docking scored on a power play with assists from Nick Jensen and Paul Puglisi.
Tied at one in the third, Plattsburgh took a lead at 4:33 on a goal by Mike Grace with an assist from Matt MacLeod. The Cardinals sealed the deal at 8:26 in the third on a second goal by Jensen with an assist from Kyle Kudroch. Oswego started a comeback only seven seconds later when Kyle Badham scored on an unassisted goal at 8:33, but were stifled by Platty's defense the rest of the way.
Plattsburgh out-shot Oswego 27 to 17. Mathieu Cadieux went 15 for 17 in the net for Plattsburgh while Andrew Hare went 24 for 27 in the net for the Lakers. Both teams demonstrated a characteristically-strong penalty kill, and Oswego essentially lost the game when they went one-for-five on power plays against the Cardinals, and their only power-play-goal came on a five-on-three power play. Plattsburgh only had two power plays and scored on one of them.
With the win and the SUNYAC crown Plattsburgh receives an automatic bid into the NCAA tournament which will culminate in the Frozen Four at the Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid, New York on March 16 and 17. They are in line to be ranked as the number two or three team in the East bracket.
Oswego will now have to rely on an at-large bid from the NCAA if they have any hopes of continuing their season in the NCAA tournament. Currently ranked number one in the nation, that bid should be all-but ensured, but the keywords in that statement are "all" and "but." The number-one ranked team usually makes it into the tournament but stranger things have happened and you can never trust the at-large bid selecting committee. Last season Castleton was ranked in prime position to receive an at-large bid but were snubbed in favor of Neumann, who were ranked seven positions lower than the Spartans at the time. In addition, the well-known Oswego bias on the NCAA selecting committee could prevent them from receiving a bid into the tourney.
NCAA at-large bids, playoff rankings, and brackets will be announced tonight at 9:30.
In a game that matched two strong defensive teams with two excellent D-I transfer goalies and great penalty kills, the first period went by scoreless. Oswego got the scoring started at 9:15 in the second period when Jon Whitelaw scored on a five-on-three power play from an assist by Paul Rodrigues. Plattsburgh struck back at 18:49 in the second when Jared Docking scored on a power play with assists from Nick Jensen and Paul Puglisi.
Tied at one in the third, Plattsburgh took a lead at 4:33 on a goal by Mike Grace with an assist from Matt MacLeod. The Cardinals sealed the deal at 8:26 in the third on a second goal by Jensen with an assist from Kyle Kudroch. Oswego started a comeback only seven seconds later when Kyle Badham scored on an unassisted goal at 8:33, but were stifled by Platty's defense the rest of the way.
Plattsburgh out-shot Oswego 27 to 17. Mathieu Cadieux went 15 for 17 in the net for Plattsburgh while Andrew Hare went 24 for 27 in the net for the Lakers. Both teams demonstrated a characteristically-strong penalty kill, and Oswego essentially lost the game when they went one-for-five on power plays against the Cardinals, and their only power-play-goal came on a five-on-three power play. Plattsburgh only had two power plays and scored on one of them.
With the win and the SUNYAC crown Plattsburgh receives an automatic bid into the NCAA tournament which will culminate in the Frozen Four at the Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid, New York on March 16 and 17. They are in line to be ranked as the number two or three team in the East bracket.
Oswego will now have to rely on an at-large bid from the NCAA if they have any hopes of continuing their season in the NCAA tournament. Currently ranked number one in the nation, that bid should be all-but ensured, but the keywords in that statement are "all" and "but." The number-one ranked team usually makes it into the tournament but stranger things have happened and you can never trust the at-large bid selecting committee. Last season Castleton was ranked in prime position to receive an at-large bid but were snubbed in favor of Neumann, who were ranked seven positions lower than the Spartans at the time. In addition, the well-known Oswego bias on the NCAA selecting committee could prevent them from receiving a bid into the tourney.
NCAA at-large bids, playoff rankings, and brackets will be announced tonight at 9:30.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Rematch Set: SUNYAC Championship on the Line
Oswego and Plattsburgh will once again face off for the SUNYAC Championship crown. Saturday night's game at the Campus Center Ice Arena in Oswego marks the 12th time the two SUNYAC juggernauts have met for the tittle. Historically Plattsburgh has had Oswego's number winning 9 of the previous 11 matchups. However, Oswego has dominated recently with a record of 6-0-1 (including the 2010 SUNYAC Championship) in their last 7 meetings. This season Oswego tied at Plattsburgh 2-2 and Oswego shutout Plattsburgh at home 3-0 a few weeks ago in the annual whiteout game.
Plattsburgh advanced to the final by edging out Buffalo State in a 4-3 triple OT game. Oswego advanced to the championship game after cruising by Fredonia 8-3 last Saturday.
What's on the line (besides the SUNYAC crown and obvious bragging rights)?
For Oswego: A win would give the Lakers an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament and most likely seal their case on the #1 seed in the east bracket. This would give them a first round bye and allow Oswego to host a home NCAA quarterfinal game against the lowest remaining seed next Saturday night. Even if Oswego was the lose they would most likely be guaranteed an at-large bid into the NCAAs and still be ranked the #1 or #2 seed in the east bracket.
For Plattsburgh: A win would give the Cardinals an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament and grant them a #2 or #3 seeding in the east bracket. They would mostly likely host their first playoff game either in the play-in-round or in the quarterfinals. If they lose they would also have to rely on an at-large bid to get into the tournament. They would be in great shape to receive the at-large bid but their seeding stock would fall and they would most likely have to play in the first (or play-in) round.
The puck drops tonight at 7pm in Oswego. For those unable to make it to the game you can listen live on WYNO, or watch online via Oswego Athletics. The game will also air on TV, Time Warner 96 in Oswego or Time Warner 1027 in Central NY.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Whatever Happened to...? A Laker Alumni Update
Whatever happened to Rich Zalewski?
Zalewski was a defender born on January 11, 1985 in New Hartford, New York. He stood at a height of six feet and weighed 204 pounds. Zalewski was a good player at New Hartford High School but went undrafted upon graduation. He opted instead to attend SUNY Oswego where he was promised a tryout on the hockey team. Though the tryout was probably bogus, Lakers head coach Ed Gosek was impressed by what he saw and decided to give Zalewski a spot on the team. Going straight to Oswego without playing in juniors made Zalewski one of the last in the long line of a dying breed amongst the Division II/III Oswego State Lakers hockey players.
In his first year with the Lakers Zalewski played in 13 games and tallied two assists. In his sophomore year with the Lakers he played in 28 games and tallied 17 points. In his junior year with the Lakers Zalewski played in 24 games and tallied another 17 points. In his senior year with the Lakers Zalewski scored in 18 games and tallied seven points.
Zalewski went undrafted out of college but quickly signed a contract with the independent Twin City Cyclones of the SPHL, where he tallied an assist in six games. Following the season he signed with the Knoxville Ice Bears, also of the SPHL, where he tallied 11 points in 31 games. He was traded to the Pensacola Ice Flyers late in the season where he played in 12 games without tallying a point. The next season Zalewski signed with the independent Rome Frenzy of the FHL, but was released after playing in one game.
Zalewski retired after being released by the Frenzy and returned to his home in nearby New Hartford. He still lives in New Hartford where he works as an auditor for a local chain of Stewart's Shops.
Zalewski was a defender born on January 11, 1985 in New Hartford, New York. He stood at a height of six feet and weighed 204 pounds. Zalewski was a good player at New Hartford High School but went undrafted upon graduation. He opted instead to attend SUNY Oswego where he was promised a tryout on the hockey team. Though the tryout was probably bogus, Lakers head coach Ed Gosek was impressed by what he saw and decided to give Zalewski a spot on the team. Going straight to Oswego without playing in juniors made Zalewski one of the last in the long line of a dying breed amongst the Division II/III Oswego State Lakers hockey players.
In his first year with the Lakers Zalewski played in 13 games and tallied two assists. In his sophomore year with the Lakers he played in 28 games and tallied 17 points. In his junior year with the Lakers Zalewski played in 24 games and tallied another 17 points. In his senior year with the Lakers Zalewski scored in 18 games and tallied seven points.
Zalewski went undrafted out of college but quickly signed a contract with the independent Twin City Cyclones of the SPHL, where he tallied an assist in six games. Following the season he signed with the Knoxville Ice Bears, also of the SPHL, where he tallied 11 points in 31 games. He was traded to the Pensacola Ice Flyers late in the season where he played in 12 games without tallying a point. The next season Zalewski signed with the independent Rome Frenzy of the FHL, but was released after playing in one game.
Zalewski retired after being released by the Frenzy and returned to his home in nearby New Hartford. He still lives in New Hartford where he works as an auditor for a local chain of Stewart's Shops.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
All-SUNYAC Selections
Five Lakers landed spots on the 2011-2012 All-SUNYAC teams. Junior forward Jon Whitelaw earned First Team honors, while junior forward Paul Rodrigues and junior defenseman Zack Josepher were named to the Second Team. Junior goaltender Andrew Hare and junior defenseman Taylor Farris were selected to the Third Team. Here's the full roster courtesy of sunyac.com.
First Team
F - James Cody (Brockport) 19 G, 15 A, 34 Pts
F - Bryan Ross (Fredonia) 11 G, 28 A, 39 Pts
F - Jon Whitelaw (Oswego) 18 G, 21 A, 39 Pts
D - Danny Scagnelli (Geneseo) 2 G, 10 A, 12 Pts
D - Mike Grace (Plattsburgh) 0 G, 12 A, 12 Pts
G - Mathieu Cadieux (Plattsburgh) 15-4-3, 1.78 GAA, .930 SV%
Second Team
F - Ian Finnerty (Brockport) 11 G, 25 A, 36 Pts
F - Paul Rodrigues (Oswego) 13 G, 22 A, 35 Pts
F - Sy Nutkevitch (Potsdam) 9 G, 31 A, 40 Pts
D - Michael Hayward (Brockport) 6 G, 8 A, 14 Pts
D - Zach Josepher (Oswego) 3 G, 18 A, 21 Pts
G - Kevin Carr (Buffalo State) 11-12-2, 2.94 GAA, .910 SV%
Third Team
F - Drew Klin (Buffalo State) 16 G, 14 A, 30 Pts
F - Zachary Vit (Geneseo) 12 G, 19 A, 31 Pts
F - Kyle Kudroch (Plattsburgh) 9 G, 13 A, 22 Pts
D - Taylor Farris (Oswego) 3 G,10 A,13 Pts
D - Erick Ware (Potsdam) 4 G, 13 A, 17 Pts
G - Andrew Hare (Oswego) 19-2-2, 1.71 GAA, .931 SV%
After analyzing the results the LeRoy Crew has minimal disagreements with most of the position player selections. We understand that while more Lakers could have made the list on pure numbers the SUNYAC likes to spread the wealth around and include all teams. They do this for two reasons, first the SUNYAC is a liberal organization that abides by the "everyone's a winner" philosophy, similar to Pete's soft economic views. Secondly, they believe that this will allow outsiders to view the SUNYAC as a highly competitive league. Even though most followers will tell you that Oswego and Plattsburgh are the only two teams that can compete on a national level.
However, we have a serious disagreement when it comes to the goalie selections. Oswego's Andrew Hare has the best numbers of any goaltender in the league but the selection committee still ranks him lower than Plattsburgh's Cadieux and Buff State's Carr. After seeing all three goalies in action we believe Hare is the most talented and should be the clear winner. Now the numbers between Cadieux and Hare are similar and you could make the argument that Hare plays on a more talented team but there is no excuse for ranking Carr over Hare. Especially when the Buff State netminder has a losing record and gives up almost three goals per game. There is a clear bias at work within the selection committee. Could it be because Hare is a D-I transfer and not a true product of the SUNYAC? Could it be because the committee believes Hare is the second best goalie on his team behind a health Paul Beckwith. We'll let you decide.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Oswego Still Leads USCHO Poll
USCHO.com Division III Men's Poll: February 27, 2012
1. Oswego (16)
2. Norwich (2)
3. Amherst (2)
4. Plattsburgh
5. St. Norbert
6. Adrian
7. Castleton
8. St. Thomas
9. Bowdoin
10. Milwaukee School of
11. Gustavus Adolphus
12. Neumann
13. Elmira
14. Wisc-River Falls
15. Wisc-Stevens Point
1. Oswego (16)
2. Norwich (2)
3. Amherst (2)
4. Plattsburgh
5. St. Norbert
6. Adrian
7. Castleton
8. St. Thomas
9. Bowdoin
10. Milwaukee School of
11. Gustavus Adolphus
12. Neumann
13. Elmira
14. Wisc-River Falls
15. Wisc-Stevens Point
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Oswego tops Fredonia to Advance to SUNYAC Championship
The Oswego State Lakers hosted the Fredonia Blue Devils in the quarter finals of the SUNYAC Tournament at the Campus Center Ice Arena yesterday. Fredonia advanced to the quarterfinals after topping Geneseo 4-1 in the semi-final play-in round. The winner of this game would advance to the SUNYAC Tournament championship game next Saturday.
Fredonia got the scoring started at 7:09 in the first period on an unassisted penalty shot goal by Bryan Ross. Oswego struck back late in the first on a power play goal by Jon Whitelaw with assists from Chris Ayotte and Zack Josepher at 18:01 to even the score at one. Oswego scored again only seconds later on a goal by Josepher with an assist from Ayotte at 18:13 in the first.
The Lakers got the scoring started quickly early in the second period on a power play goal by Paul Rodrigues with assists from Josepher and Whitelaw at 1:02 in the second. Oswego sealed the deal only a few minutes later on a goal by Chris Brown with an assist from Jesse McConney at 3:15 in the second to move the score to 4-1.
The Lakers would tally four more times in the game, with two goals from Ian Boots and one from Hank Van Boxmeer, and an additional goal from P-Rod. Tyler Leimbrock and Chris Muise would add two assists for the Lakers and Luke Moodie would tally one, with McConney adding another assist.
Fredonia tallied twice more in the lost-cause losing effort. They received goals from Brett Mueller and Stepehn Castriota and assists from Mike Monfredo and Brad Nunn as well as an additional assist from Ross.
Andrew Hare went 17/20 in save opportunities to get the win for the Lakers. Mark Friesen suffered the loss for Fredonia and went 42/50 for the Blue Devils. Jeff Holloway also saw a little over three minutes in net for the Blue Devils and made one save.
Oswego will host Plattsburgh next week in the SUNYAC Championship game at the Campus Center Ice Arena. Plattsburgh received a bye into the quarterfinals and advanced to the Championship game by beating Buff State 4-3 in triple overtime. Oswego went 1-0-1 against Plattsburgh in the regular season, beating them 3-0 at the Campus Center last week.
Fredonia got the scoring started at 7:09 in the first period on an unassisted penalty shot goal by Bryan Ross. Oswego struck back late in the first on a power play goal by Jon Whitelaw with assists from Chris Ayotte and Zack Josepher at 18:01 to even the score at one. Oswego scored again only seconds later on a goal by Josepher with an assist from Ayotte at 18:13 in the first.
The Lakers got the scoring started quickly early in the second period on a power play goal by Paul Rodrigues with assists from Josepher and Whitelaw at 1:02 in the second. Oswego sealed the deal only a few minutes later on a goal by Chris Brown with an assist from Jesse McConney at 3:15 in the second to move the score to 4-1.
The Lakers would tally four more times in the game, with two goals from Ian Boots and one from Hank Van Boxmeer, and an additional goal from P-Rod. Tyler Leimbrock and Chris Muise would add two assists for the Lakers and Luke Moodie would tally one, with McConney adding another assist.
Fredonia tallied twice more in the lost-cause losing effort. They received goals from Brett Mueller and Stepehn Castriota and assists from Mike Monfredo and Brad Nunn as well as an additional assist from Ross.
Andrew Hare went 17/20 in save opportunities to get the win for the Lakers. Mark Friesen suffered the loss for Fredonia and went 42/50 for the Blue Devils. Jeff Holloway also saw a little over three minutes in net for the Blue Devils and made one save.
Oswego will host Plattsburgh next week in the SUNYAC Championship game at the Campus Center Ice Arena. Plattsburgh received a bye into the quarterfinals and advanced to the Championship game by beating Buff State 4-3 in triple overtime. Oswego went 1-0-1 against Plattsburgh in the regular season, beating them 3-0 at the Campus Center last week.
SUNYAC Semifinal: Fredonia at Oswego
Courtesy WNYO Sports
Whatever Happened to...? A Laker Alumni Update
Whatever happened to Bryan Gent? Gent was a defender born on March 29, 1981 in Milton, Ontario. He stood at 6'2" and weighed 205 pounds. He shot right-handed.
Gent was a good player in high school but went undrafted after graduation as scouts thought that he was a little slow and too raw. He played a year in a semi-pro league following graduation but quickly tired of the long bus rides and small venues.
Following that season he signed a contract to play for his hometown Milton Merchants of the OPJHL. That season he scored one goal in seven games. The following season he signed a contract with the Port Hope Predators and tallied seven points in 47 games while playing very strong defense. He tired of playing in the small venues following his second season in juniors and accepted an offer to play Division II/III college hockey for head coach Ed Gosek and the Oswego State Lakers.
Gent played 28 games in his freshman season and tallied two assists. He added another two assists in 27 games played in his sophomore campaign. He played in 26 games and scored three goals in his junior season. His senior year saw him play in another 27 games and tally four more assists. He went undrafted out of college but quickly signed a contract with the independent Chicago Hounds of the UHL.
He only played six games with the Hounds without tallying a single point before beign released. He quickly signed a contract with the independent Quad City Mallards also of the UCHL, but was released after tallying one assist in only five games. He then signed a contract with the independent Florida Seals of the SPHL but was again released playing ten games and not tallying a point. He then signed with the independent Jacksonville Barracudas also of the SPHL where he finished the season, scoring two goals in 33 games. He tired of the long bus rides at the end of the season and retired, returning to Canada to join a semi-pro team.
Following a year playing semi-pro Gent officially ended his playing career. He took a job as an assistant coach with his hometown Milton Icehawks of the OJHL. He was not retained for a second season and ended his professional hockey career.
Gent now works as an accountant in Canada.
Gent was a good player in high school but went undrafted after graduation as scouts thought that he was a little slow and too raw. He played a year in a semi-pro league following graduation but quickly tired of the long bus rides and small venues.
Following that season he signed a contract to play for his hometown Milton Merchants of the OPJHL. That season he scored one goal in seven games. The following season he signed a contract with the Port Hope Predators and tallied seven points in 47 games while playing very strong defense. He tired of playing in the small venues following his second season in juniors and accepted an offer to play Division II/III college hockey for head coach Ed Gosek and the Oswego State Lakers.
Gent played 28 games in his freshman season and tallied two assists. He added another two assists in 27 games played in his sophomore campaign. He played in 26 games and scored three goals in his junior season. His senior year saw him play in another 27 games and tally four more assists. He went undrafted out of college but quickly signed a contract with the independent Chicago Hounds of the UHL.
He only played six games with the Hounds without tallying a single point before beign released. He quickly signed a contract with the independent Quad City Mallards also of the UCHL, but was released after tallying one assist in only five games. He then signed a contract with the independent Florida Seals of the SPHL but was again released playing ten games and not tallying a point. He then signed with the independent Jacksonville Barracudas also of the SPHL where he finished the season, scoring two goals in 33 games. He tired of the long bus rides at the end of the season and retired, returning to Canada to join a semi-pro team.
Following a year playing semi-pro Gent officially ended his playing career. He took a job as an assistant coach with his hometown Milton Icehawks of the OJHL. He was not retained for a second season and ended his professional hockey career.
Gent now works as an accountant in Canada.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Oswego to Face Fredonia in SUNYAC Playoff
The Fredonia State Blue Devils will travel to the Campus Center Ice Arena to take on top ranked Oswego Saturday night in the SUNYAC semifinal round. Forth seeded Fredonia advances into the semifinal round after defeating Geneseo 4-1 in Wednesday's play-in round. Traveling into hostel territory is nothing new for the Blue Devils as they upset the Lakers at home in SUNYAC play last season and in 2007.
On the opposite side of the bracket will be third seed Buffalo State at second seeded Plattsburgh. Buff State advanced by beating Potsdam 4-3.
Oswego Still #1 in USCHO Poll
USCHO.com Division III Men's Poll: February 20, 2012
1. Oswego (16)
2. Norwich (2)
3. Amherst (2)
4. Plattsburgh
5. St. Norbert
6. St. Thomas
7. Adrian
8. Castleton
9. Elmira
10. Milwaukee School of
11. St. Scholastica
12. Bowdoin
13. Wisc-River Falls
14. Gustavus Adolphus
15. Utica
1. Oswego (16)
2. Norwich (2)
3. Amherst (2)
4. Plattsburgh
5. St. Norbert
6. St. Thomas
7. Adrian
8. Castleton
9. Elmira
10. Milwaukee School of
11. St. Scholastica
12. Bowdoin
13. Wisc-River Falls
14. Gustavus Adolphus
15. Utica
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