I think that he has high-end skill and he has speed, and I like him in that position on that top line. The Buffalo Sabres face the Boston Bruins with both teams looking to build off of strong seasons. A hockey goalie for the Columbus Blue Jackets NHL team who was killed by a firework over the Fourth of July weekend was celebrating at his coach 's home when the tragic incident occurred.. Both Ufko and Lopina played in the USHL. These guys have just been fantastic, he said, in response to why he re-signed. San Jose coach Bob Boughner is also pretty happy with Leonard, who played at Pope Francis before going to UMass. //var LBtag_id = document.getElementById('buylinkLBspt-UMassNHLdraft-hg-070722,ph2'); Scott Morrow, skates the puck up the ice past Minnesota's David Silye It was his first career goal. Gavin Bayreuther and Eric Sweetman both dominated ECAC play en route to All-America honors. A student in the Manning School of Business, Lee was first drafted by the Kings as the 188th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2019 NHL Draft. Ufko was the No. Ferraro had 11 points in 61 games for the Sharks, and he might not be the only former Minuteman on the San Jose varsity roster. Braun and Nate Prosser are the only Flyer defensemen born before 1990, giving them elder statesman status in the home locker room at Wells Fargo Center in South Philly. Unfortunately, Boston Bruins winger Taylor Hall did not play on Monday night as we was sent back to Boston with a lower . Hanley became the first player since 1991 to score his first NHL goal in a Stanley Cup Final game. Ferraro has been reunited with Patrick Marleau (12), who was traded from San Jose to Pittsburgh last year. We werent awful, said Breen. Steve Ablitt[1987-91] (4 seasons) League GP G A Pts PIM 1991-92 Michigan Falcons CoHL 7 1 4 5 4 Josh Allison[1998-02] (4 seasons) League GP G A Pts PIM 2003-04 Dijon France 27 5 5 10 var sellablestring4 = "GAZETTE FILE PHOTO"; var sellablestring2 = "STAFF PHOTO"; var photocredit = photocredit.toUpperCase(); Im extremely appreciative of the fantastic support youve shown me and our team. List of players that played amateur hockey for Michigan State It would be really good to have some moments as a team where we could make some history and get ourselves on that wall. He was selected by the New York Islanders in the 4th round (No. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Jimmy Hayes played seven seasons with four teams in the NHL, including the Bruins. Lynden Breens second goal of the game and 19th of the season pulled UMaine within two with 5:18 remaining but it was too little, too late. Brother, Phil, played hockey at Bentley after starting his career at Miami (OH) Ranked 37th among North America Skaters eligible for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau. Jones, a second-round pick of the Rangers, and Blues fifth-rounder Matthew Kessel replaced Makar and Ferraro, arriving to play big minutes as rookies in 2019-20. For all the latest UMass news and recruiting, keep it here on Fight Massachusetts. if (photocredit.indexOf(sellablestring) > -1 || photocredit.indexOf(sellablestring2) > -1 || photocredit.indexOf(sellablestring3) > -1 || photocredit.indexOf(sellablestring4) > -1) { More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. Massachusetts' loss came about despite a quality game from guard RJ Luis , who had 21 points in addition to nine boards. Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is at the top of the list of University of Massachusetts hockey players who are on NHL rosters as the season begins. San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro (38) shoots against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, May 8, 2021. During the. Hopefully, we can keep filling up this hallway.. In total, 20 of the current 31 NHL clubs chose at least one current or future Hockey East player. I enjoy the draft, Carvel said. Universitys 17 players, Boston Colleges 15, and Massachusetts 10. Defending Division 2 winner Algonquin is still near the top of the field, seeded fifth, but faces stiff competition from opponents from the South Shore, No. Three of the four players drafted last season were commits, and UMass recruiting class included four NHL Draft picks minted before they stepped foot on campus. His success has helped turn the Avalanche into a title contender, but its also left a tail in Amherst as UMass has quickly become Defenseman U. Its definitely a reason I ended up coming here, Morrow said. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File), Daily Hampshire Gazette Contests & Promotions, Daily Hampshire Gazette Evening Top Reads, Daily Hampshire Gazette Weekly Top Stories, Daily Hampshire Gazette Dining & Entertainment, Support the You have permission to edit this article. Now teams look at kids in the USHL and they think oh theyre going to UMass. Now theyre drafting them before they get here.. Morrow said the older players have been generous with the younger ones. To the coaching staff, obviously, thank you to the trust they showed in me through the entire season, and thank you to our trainers and everyone in the Avalanche administration for everything they did to help keep our focus on the ice. Both debuted this season and were named to Hockey Easts All-rookie team. No, not really, Braun said, when asked by Philadelphia reporters if he feels ready to be that elder statesman. If the Devils weren't already a serious threat to win the Stanley Cup, their landmark . pic.twitter.com/hKWUX74QFY. Selected in the second round (57th overall) of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple . Morrow, who was a first-team All-Hockey East selection and is a finalist for the conferences rookie of the year, had originally committed to North Dakota and switched to UMass late in the process. As for young Bobby, now 22 years old and a 5-foot-8, 162-pound junior forward for the UMass hockey team, he's piled up some impressive hardware this season. Despite his youth, Morrow is taking his role in the tradition seriously. The official 2022-23 Hockey Roster for the University of Massachusetts Minutemen and Minutewomen. Fair assessment. The complete list of draftees (with NHL team graphic embeds) is as follows: Matthew Kessel - 5th round, 150th overall - St. Louis Blues, With our fifth-round pick (No. He committed to the Minutemen last July and saw time with the USHLsSioux Falls Stampede. John Fusco (Westwood) was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2020 NHL Draft. He scored a goal on his first shot in his debute during Game 3 of the first-round series against Calgary. Does Lysell factor in at RW soon? Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries. From @UMassHockey, we have made Joshua Lopina our selection in the fourth round!#DucksDraft presented by @Honda pic.twitter.com/WMsrrBOGos. ALLof the players selected from Massachusetts have been a part of our CCM High Performance Player Development process and/or the USA Hockey National Player Development camps. Only Boston College (21) and Boston University (15) have more. I cant give enough thanks to each and every one of my Avalanche teammates. The teams will play again on Saturday night. var tag_id = document.getElementById('buylinkspt-UMassNHLdraft-hg-070722,ph2'); Subscribe Today, Murdaughs fall from grace ends in life sentence for murder, Biden leaving room to change his mind on reelection, Authorities to discuss breakthrough in 45-year-old unsolved Granby homicide, Man, cats removed from Hadley home with no heat, running water. Defenseman Scott Morrow was the 40th player chosen overall and the eighth player taken in the second round. Sam Colangelo is a 6-foot-2, 205-pound right wing from Stoneham. Kessel. The Division 1 bracket does not have a defending champion due to Austin Prep's offseason departure, creating an open field. The selections were highlighted Copyright 2022 Hockey East Association. pic.twitter.com/SkBNOt6lTB. And William Lagesson is on the blue line for the Edmonton Oilers. San Jose Sharks winger John Leonard, top, celebrates a goal by Tomas Hertl last week. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. four players/commits taken in the 2020 NHL Draft. Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick was the Conn Smythe Trophy winner in 2012 when the Kings won the Stanley Cup. He was the No. Additionally, seven players from Notre Dame who competed HUNDREDS of people said their goodbyes to ex-NHL star and Boston College Jimmy Hayes at his wake on Sunday. Michigan's big trio all inked their entry-level contracts. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Makar had four goals and 11 assists in 15 postseason games. He had a second or third round grade on most scouting services so to see him slip to the fourth round is a surprise but the Long Island native is now in the same system that former Minuteman defenseman Marc del Gaizo was drafted into and recently signed with. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. The power forward, as Carvel described him, will attend theUSA Hockey National Junior Evaluation Camplater this month with sophomore defensemen Scott Morrow and Ryan Ufko. var currentLocation = window.location; Carvel and the coaching staff prepare new players for this with rigorous, intense practices well before the season starts. John Leonard, Marc Del Gaizo, Filip Lindberg and Matt Kessel were all picked in the draft following strong freshman seasons in Amherst. Philadelphia defenseman, and UMass graduate Justin Braun, right, celebrates with goalie Carter Hart after a win last season. 36 overall). "I'm real excited to seeing what I can contribute this year," Morrow said. AMHERST, Mass. Both the Division 1 and 2 brackets are ripe for Cloud State to capture the 2021 Division I Men's Hockey NCAA Championship last Saturday night at PPG Paints Arena, the first in program history. 150 overall), we've picked defenseman Matthew Kessel. Mike Moran can be reached at mmoran@gazettenet.com. 37 on his board. var tag_id = document.getElementById('buylinkspt-UMassNHLdraft-hg-070722,ph01'); 52 on the Elite Prospects list. 76. Over a quarter of those, 21, went to Boston College. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The NHL, also known as the National Hockey League, is followed by fans in America with 32 teams across the USA. Anyone who takes a moment to look deeper, the number of defensemen signed to NHL contracts has to be as good as anybody over the past four years.. We're very. Its a great group, and on top of that, a really talented group. Donavan Houle banked the puck off the boards in the defensive zone to Freel in the neutral zone. Two games into the season, Leonard has averaged around 14 minutes of ice time for the Sharks, and had a pair of assists in a 4-3 season-opening win. 212 Players Table; Scoring Goalie Stats; Rk Player From To Pos GP G A PTS +/-PIM GP W L T/O SV% GAA Birth City Birth Date Death Date; 1: Fred Ahern: 1975: 1978: RW: 146: 31: 30: 61-47 UMass had three players and commits selected in last year's Entry Draft. Its been great. It's super great to be joining the culture out there, which is really special, and that's No. Rising sophomore defenseman Matthew Kessel was the only current player selected and as such is the only player noted in the above statement from the program. For his part, the native of Amherst who was a sixth-round pick of the Sharks in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, is keeping his head down and doing his work. While he has not yet played pro games, he projects favorably into an NHL blue line as an everyday player. Welcome to SMASHVILLE, Ryan! As an assistant coach in the NHL, UMass coach Greg Carvel famously helped develop Erik Karlsson, then a young defenseman from the Senators. Im extremely honored an humbled to accept this Calder Trophy, Makar said in a televised call. FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2019, file photo, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, left, looks to pass the puck as Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba covers in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver. Taylor Makar got a chance to see brother Cale sign that big contract. He was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2nd round (No. Active NHL Players Born in Massachusetts All-Time Stats Leaders Current season NHL stats last updated: March 2, 2023 Current season NHL stats provided by XML Team Solutions: Content Copyright 2022, The Sports Forecaster. As the National Hockey League began play last week, one look at team rosters will show that the sport finds players everywhere. Sam Colangelo (Stoneham) was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2020 NHL Draft. Sam Colangelo finding out live online with his family & friends: Woburn's Riley Duran Reacts to Being Drafted by his Hometown Team: This website is powered by SportsEngine's. Russia/Calgary), Massachusetts defenseman Matthew Kessel (Bloomfield Hills, Mich./St. Makar is the Calder Trophy winner, given to the leagues top rookie. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. He previously played junior in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) with the Spruce Grove Saints and the United States Hockey League (USHL) with the Fargo Force, as well as NCAA collegiate hockey with the UMass Minutemen. var photocredit = photocredit.toUpperCase(); var photocredit = "'CONTRIBUTED PHOTO / STEPHEN GASSMAN PHOTOGRAPHY' 'Kenny Connors will join the UMass hockey program this fall but could be selected in the upcoming NHL Draft. Neither team scored in the second period. PERSONAL. Makar scored the go-ahead goal early in the third when he took a pass from Lucas Mercuri and broke down the right wing with Dawson Bruneski covering him. The impressive showing at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft follows a record-breaking 2019 Draft that saw 27 Hockey East selections. Weve got to be better, he added. The Norris Trophy is awarded to the best defenseman in the NHL. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The effort wasnt poor. Its going to be a strength of our team moving forward.. He committed to play Division I hockey for UMass-Amherst in the Hockey East Conference. You had a phenomenal first year and I expect things to just get better.. Minutemen currently on NHL rosters include: Justin Braun, Philadelphia Flyers Mario Ferraro, San Jose Sharks Joel Hanley, Dallas Stars Matt Irwin, Washington Capitals William Lagesson, Edmonton. He was ranked 58th by analyst Craig Button of TSN. Theres a lot of skill here, a lot of speed, Ferraro said of a group of young forwards that includes former teammate John Leonard. UMass' Josh Lopina, the Hockey East co-Rookie of the Year, was taken in the fourth round of the NHL Draft by Anaheim. Merrimack, and Vermont all are represented by one player. He wristed the puck to the net and a UMass player and UMaine player got tangled up at the edge of the crease and bumped into Ostman, who stumbled backward and was off-balance when Morrow shoveled it home. Its helping us commit kids. All time regular season stats for NHL players born in Massachusetts. He was a late flip this off-season for UMass from the University of North Dakota following the national title win. Alex Jefferies (Lunenburg) selected by the New York Islanders in the 2020 NHL Draft. Minutemen hear their names called in this years @NHL Draft - matching the most in program history (under the 7-round format)@Scott23Morrow // @Canes @josh_lopina // @AnaheimDucks @RyanUfko // @PredsNHL T. Makar // @Avalanche ?? Drury won the 1997-1998 Hobey Baker Award as a senior at Boston University and the Calder the following year. Ben Meehan (Walpole) was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2020 NHL Draft. (Hockey East) Acquired: 2020 NHL Draft (7th Round/202nd overall) . : https://t.co/yOv4d1qPtN#NewMass | #Flagship ?? Hed be one of my favorites this year to the Norris Trophy, just because of the teams hes playing on and the skill level, NBC analyst Ed Olczyk said during a phone interview with reporters last week. Two more former Minutemen are suiting up for the Buffalo Sabres in 2021. Montour was the 55th player chosen that year. He was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2nd round (No. I tried to take it to the far post and I saw (Ostmans) legs open up so I slid it in there as tight and as quick as I could, said Makar. We played a little loose at times and they capitalized. var currentLocation = window.location; Name Born NHL Period . Morrow, Makar and defenseman Ryan Ufko are incoming UMass players. The Carolina Hurricanes (39-11-8) travel to meet the Vegas Golden Knights (35-19-6) at T-Mobile Arena to kick off a quick 2-game Western Conference road trip. UMass alum Mario Ferraro (38) is a top-four defenseman for the San Jose Sharks this year. UMass also had four players/commits taken in the 2020 NHL Draft last year (Kessel, Mercuri, Noah Ellis and Timofey Spitserov) however in the time since Spitserov has flipped his commitment from UMass to Vermont. At UMass, Mike played alongside several current NHL players including Pittsburg Penguins Left Wing, Conor Sheary, Philadelphia Flyers Defensemen, Justin Braun, Dallas Stars Defensemen Joel, Hanley, and Nashville Predators Defensemen, Matt Irwin to name a few. var sellablestring4 = "GAZETTE FILE PHOTO"; //var LBtag_id = document.getElementById('buylinkLBCaleMakar-HG-092320,ph01'); Congratulations on a phenomenal first year in the NHL. Massachusetts and Northeastern led all member schools with four players chosen each, while Boston College, Boston University, UConn, and Providence each boast three, Merrimack and New Hampshire claimed two, and one UMass Lowell player was picked. He is committed to play at Merrimack College. Makar netted his second by sweeping home the puck from the low slot. The hallway features a series of images, mostly of recent Minutemen and their accomplishments, testaments to what those players have achieved and the standards the current ones are being held to. UMass is third with 10 followed by Providences eight and New Hampshire and Maine with six apiece. //LBtag_id.innerHTML = ''; 2022-23 Hockey Roster. TSN's McKenzie had Ufko ranked 90th. Johnny Leonard and Mitchell Chaffee both raised their NHL status in Amherst and Bobby Trivigno went from overlooked recruit to All-American and serious Hobey Baker contender. 130 North American skater in the 2022 draft pool, per NHL Central Scouting. Follow on Twitter @mikemoranDHG. The Minutemen are third among Hockey East schools with 10 former players in the NHL on opening night rosters. 339 players found, (Does not include season in-progress.) I wasnt expecting it, Ostman said. It comes down to picking out a player from the opposing team, keeping up with them (speed) and finding a way to steal the puck (strength). "It all starts with me being a good skater. He was taken by the Anaheim Ducks, and was the second player chosen in the fourth round. var photocredit = "'' 'UMass hockey jersey originally from a Greg Carvel press conference photo. var currentheadline = document.getElementById("headline").innerText; 36 overall). : https://t.co/QIdIVJUWxw pic.twitter.com/GDsOOiZwNr. As our program the last number of years had success were getting kids like Marc del Gaizo, FilipLindberg, Josh Lopina that were getting drafted after they got there, Carvel said. Hopefully I can develop that leadership in myself and continue that tradition.. He was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the 4th round (No. He leaves behind his wife Kristen and their sons Beau and Mac Credit: Instagram @raising_hayes. var sellablestring3 = "STAFF FILE PHOTO"; WAKEFIELD, Mass. Current Team: UMass (NCAA) Acquired: 2021 NHL Draft (4th Round/115th Overall) Player Profile var photocredit = "'David Zalubowski' 'FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2019, file photo, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, left, looks to pass the puck as Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba covers in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver. The draft concludes a 2019-20 season for Hockey East that saw 94 alumni play in the NHL, once again more than (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)'"; CONTRIBUTED PHOTO / STEPHEN GASSMAN PHOTOGRAPHY, Daily Hampshire Gazette Contests & Promotions, Daily Hampshire Gazette Evening Top Reads, Daily Hampshire Gazette Weekly Top Stories, Daily Hampshire Gazette Dining & Entertainment, Teams weighing risks of selecting Russian prospects, Support the Alumni report for UMass-Amherst. But the richest veins of UMass talent may be further down the pipeline. Makar has won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year. He is committed to play at Northeastern University. After playing with the Florida Panthers, Montour is currently an unrestricted free agent. Massachusetts' own Boston Bruins are a star team to place your bets on. Among the results of the University of Massachusetts hockey programs recent success is more players in the NHL. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. John Fuscois a 5-foot-9, 174-pound center from Westwood. In That was an enjoyable game between two teams who play hard and compete the right way, said UMass coach Greg Carvel. high school picks began in the third round on Friday, at pick No. Lopina is the fifth in a list of Minutemen who have been drafted after their first season on campus over the past four seasons. Every year were in a different level of recruiting than we were the year before. Wayne Gretzky presented the Calder Trophy during Mondays NHL Awards show. Maine, Northeastern, and Providence, while New Hampshire sends five, UMass Lowell claims four, and UConn, Players can take their sports betting to the ice rink, with Fanduel Massachusetts offering NHL as a betting market. He won the Hobey Baker Award as college hockeys top player. He was selected by the Boston Bruins in the 6th round (No. total, Hockey East had 16 forwards, seven defensemen, and two goaltenders chosen. nine of the 11 Hockey East member schools. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). He is committed to play at Northeastern University. Morrow is a native of Darien, Conn., and has played for Minnesota prep school power Shattuck-St. Mary's. He backstopped the Kings to another Cup two years later. 6' 3'' 190 lbs . He was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. G So. This year's NHL Draftcame to end on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 after a four-month delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 216 selections were made virtually for the first time ever by all 31 teams. Vancouver defenseman Quinn Hughes was second (1,337). Cale Makar made history Monday night, becoming the first former UMass hockey player to win the Calder Trophy as the NHL rookie of the year. var currentLocation = window.location; At 22, Makar doesnt have a lot of NHL experience, but having the Calder on his resume is a way to move to the top of the list. Its not just defensemen. A list of the players who played hockey elsewhere after leaving UMass-Lowell Alumni report for UMass-Lowell 479 players found, (Does not include season in-progress.) var currentheadline = document.getElementById("headline").innerText; Its why were where we are today.. I know this was my roommate, but Johnny Leonard has been playing real solid. Go To Coaching Staff. But ultimately the kids who come here are the right kids for us.. Home Pro signings by NCAA hockey players, 2021 offseason Pro signings by NCAA hockey players, 2021 offseason Know of other pro signings not listed here? He is committed to play at UMass Lowell. var sellablestring = "GAZETTE STAFF"; He can only comment on players that have singed national letters of intent but mentioned forwards Kenny Connors and Cole OHara. You have permission to edit this article. His last two scrimmages were a little better than tonight. Last year, he had eight goals and 40 assists in 30 games. If they need anything Im there for them. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local.