Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Commit Cycle: February 21 (Men)

Casey Bailey

Forward
Omaha Lancers (USHL)
6'3", 195 pounds
Anchorage, AK
Class of 2012
DOB 10/22/1991


Date  Opponent                Score  G   A Pts PIM
--------------------------------------------------------------

2/10  vs. Lincoln             W 5-4  0   2   2   0 [box score]
2/11  vs. Waterloo            L 2-4  1   0   1   6 [box score]
2/17  vs. Cedar Rapids        W 7-0  0   0   0   2 [box score]
2/18  vs. Indiana             L 3-6  0   1   1   4 [box score]
2/21  at Sioux City           L 3-6  0   1   1   2 [box score]

While the Lancers have slumped a little over the past two weeks, they remain in the Western Conference driver's seat with a 26-15-3 record...Bailey has remained prominent among the USHL scoring leaders, as he's tied for 13th in goals and tied for 10th in points.


Kenny Brooks

Forward
Tri-City Storm (USHL)
6'2", 195 pounds
Las Vegas, NV
Class of 2012
DOB 12/11/1991


Date  Opponent                Score  G   A Pts PIM
--------------------------------------------------------------

2/10  at Fargo                L 1-3  0   0   0   0 [box score]
2/11  at Fargo                W 4-3  1   1   2   0 [box score]
2/17  vs. Sioux Falls         W 5-2  0   1   1   2 [box score]
2/18  vs. Lincoln             W 8-3  3   0   3   0 [box score]
2/21  at Lincoln              L 3-6  0   0   0   0 [box score]

Thanks largely to his first career hat trick against Lincoln, Brooks was named the USHL's CCM Offensive Player of the Week for the period including the Storm's games on the 17th and 18th.

Related stories:
USHL Honors - Week 21 (ushl.com)
Brooks’ hat trick leads Storm’s defeat of Stars (Kearney Hub)


Max Gardiner

Center/Left Wing
Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)
6'2", 175 pounds
Minnetonka, MN
Class of 2012
DOB 5/7/1992


Date  Opponent                Score  G   A Pts PIM
--------------------------------------------------------------

2/8   vs. Des Moines          W 2-0  0   0   0   4 [box score]
2/10  at Cedar Rapids         L 3-6  0   0   0  15 [box score]
2/11  vs. Cedar Rapids        W 3-0  0   0   0   0 [box score]
2/17  vs. Muskegon            W 4-1  2   0   2   0 [box score]
2/18  at Waterloo             W 4-3  0   1   1   0 [box score]

Gardiner was featured on Minneapolis' CBS affiliate on Monday...said Saints coach Jim Montgomery: "He’s come a long way. He’s found a passion for the game again, and he’s become a dominant forward."

Related stories:
Minnetonka-Raised Player Taps Into His Hockey Potential (CBS Minnesota)




David Glen

Center
Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL)
6'0", 175 pounds
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Class of 2012
DOB 2/14/1991


Date  Opponent                Score  G   A Pts PIM
--------------------------------------------------------------

2/8   at Lloydminster         W 4-1  0   1   1   0 [box score]
2/10  at St. Albert           W 7-2  1   0   1   0 [box score]
2/11  at Sherwood Park        L 3-4  1   1   2   0 [box score]
2/16  at Bonnyville           W 3-2  0   0   0   0 [box score]
2/17  at Bonnyville           W 4-1  0   1   1   0 [box score]
2/19  vs. Fort McMurray       L 1-4  0   0   0   0 [box score]

The Saints, along with the rest of the AJHL, have completed the regular season...Spruce Grove finished 46-6-8, good for the North Division title and a first-round playoff bye...the Saints will face the lowest remaining North Division seed (one of Sherwood Park, Bonnyville, Drayton Valley or Grande Prairie) following an opening round that concludes March 3rd...for the regular season, Glen led the team in assists (29) and was second to Alaska-bound Nolan Huysmans in goals (21) and points (50).


David Goodwin

Center
Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)
5'9", 187 pounds
St. Louis, MO
Class of 2012
DOB 2/27/1992


Date  Opponent                Score  G   A Pts PIM
--------------------------------------------------------------

2/10  vs. Waterloo            W 4-3  0   2   2   2 [box score]
2/11  vs. Des Moines          L 3-4  1   1   2   2 [box score]
2/17  at Lincoln              L 2-4  0   0   0   2 [box score]
2/18  at Sioux Falls          W 5-2  1   0   1   0 [box score]
2/21  vs. Omaha               W 6-3  1   0   1   0 [box score]

Goodwin joins Bailey as one of the USHL's top scorers - his 39 points are tied for 14th in the circuit...he makes his shots count too, as his .181 shooting percentage is 12th in the league among players with at least 10 goals.

Related stories:
Gadowsky nabs St. Louis duo (Lions 247)


Luke Juha

Defenseman
Vernon Vipers (BCHL)
5'11", 180 pounds
Mississauga, ON
Class of 2012
DOB 3/9/1993


Date  Opponent                Score  G   A Pts PIM
--------------------------------------------------------------

2/7   vs. Trail               W 3-1  -   -   -   - [box score]
2/10  vs. Merritt             W 4-1  -   -   -   - [box score]
2/11  at Chilliwack           L 1-3  -   -   -   - [box score]
2/14  at Merritt              L 1-7  -   -   -   - [box score]
2/16  vs. Nanaimo             W 5-1  -   -   -   - [box score]
2/17  at Penticton            L 4-6  -   -   -   - [box score]
2/18  vs. Westside            W 3-2  -   -   -   - [box score]

Juha (post-concussion syndrome) remains on injured reserve.


Kevin Kerr

Defenseman
Team Comcast (AMHL 16U)
5'11", 155 pounds
Bensalem, PA
Class of 2014
DOB 2/9/1996


Date  Opponent                Score  G   A Pts PIM
--------------------------------------------------------------

2/10  vs. Junior Titans       L 4-5  1   0   1   0 [box score]
2/12  at DC Capitals          W 6-4  0   2   2   2 [box score]
2/16  vs. Valley Forge        W 2-0  0   1   1   2 [box score]
2/18  at NJ Colonials         W 1-0  -   -   -   - [box score]
2/19  at NJ Devils            W 4-1  0   1   1   0 [box score]

Team Comcast went 3-1-0 over the previous two weeks to run its league record to 11-8-2 and its district record to 9-6-2...Comcast 16U Elite head coach Jeremy Hall had this to say about Kerr's commitment on February 13th: "I am very excited for Kevin and his family. Kevin’s ability to earn a D-I commitment to Penn State at such a young age truly exemplifies his athletic and academic ability. PSU Hockey is headed in a great direction and having Kevin a part of their future plans truly is an honor."


Reed Linaker

Center
Brooks Bandits (AJHL)
5'9", 165 pounds
Edmonton, AB
Class of 2012
DOB 11/4/1991


Date  Opponent                Score  G   A Pts PIM
--------------------------------------------------------------

2/8   vs. Canmore             W 5-1  -   -   -   - [box score]
2/10  at Okotoks              W 7-0  -   -   -   - [box score]
2/11  vs. Canmore             W 5-1  -   -   -   - [box score]
2/14  vs. Okotoks             W 6-2  -   -   -   - [box score]
2/17  vs. Olds                W 4-1  -   -   -   - [box score]

The Bandits joined the Saints in completing the AJHL regular season...Brooks finished 47-7-7, good for the overall league title, the South Division title, and a first-round playoff bye...the Bandits will face the lowest remaining South Division seed (one of the two Calgary teams, Olds or Drumheller) following an opening round that concludes March 3rd...Linaker (knee) has been sidelined since early December, but he and the team remain hopeful that he can contribute to the coming playoff run.


Curtis Loik

Forward
Penticton Vees (BCHL)
6'1", 205 pounds
North Vancouver, BC
Class of 2012
DOB 4/23/1993


Date  Opponent                Score  G   A Pts PIM
--------------------------------------------------------------

2/7   at Chilliwack           W 7-0  0   1   1   2 [box score]
2/10  vs. Salmon Arm          W 10-1 1   1   2   0 [box score]
2/11  vs. Westside            W 7-5  0   1   1   0 [box score]
2/17  vs. Vernon              W 6-4  0   0   0   2 [box score]
2/18  at Salmon Arm           W 4-1  0   0   0   2 [box score]

The Vees continue to blow the entire BCHL out of the water, as their league-record winning streak is now up to 34 games...Loik went on a nice scoring run two weeks ago, then showed his versatility by earning second star accolades on Saturday without a point.

Related stories:
A Perfect "10" (The Three Vs)


Joseph Lordo

Defenseman
Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)
5'11", 185 pounds
St. Louis, MO
Class of 2012
DOB 1/28/1991


Date  Opponent                Score  G   A Pts PIM
--------------------------------------------------------------

2/10  at Des Mointes          L 1-3  0   1   1   0 [box score]
2/11  at Lincoln              L 0-5  0   0   0   7 [box score]
2/15  vs. Des Moines          W 5-2  0   1   1   0 [box score]
2/17  at Tri-City             L 2-5  0   1   1   0 [box score]
2/18  vs. Sioux City          L 2-5  0   1   1  17 [box score]

Lordo became the team's leading scorer among defenseman thanks to four assists in his last five games...that title may be short-lived though, as he was suspended for two games following a line brawl against Sioux City (the video of his infraction is embedded in Matt Skoff's capsule, or you can just click the link below).

Related stories:
Gadowsky nabs St. Louis duo (Lions 247)
Sioux City vs Sioux Falls Line Brawl (YouTube)


Eamon McAdam

Goaltender
Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)
6'2", 180 pounds
Perkasie, PA
Class of 2013
DOB 9/24/1994


Date  Opponent               Score SA GA  Sv% GAA
--------------------------------------------------------------

2/7   at Green Bay           L 0-3 --  -  --- ---  [box score]
2/10  at Sioux City          L 3-4 --  -  --- ---  [box score]
2/11  at Omaha               W 4-2 --  -  --- ---  [box score]
2/17  vs. Fargo              W 4-1 --  -  --- ---  [box score]
2/18  vs. Dubuque            L 3-4 --  -  --- ---  [box score]
2/19  at Des Moines          L 2-4 33  3 .909 3.03 [box score]

McAdam appears to have been relegated to backup duty behind Stephon Williams, who was acquired from Sioux Falls at the USHL trade deadline.


Jonathan Milley

Right Wing
Pembroke Lumber Kings (CCHL)
6'4", 220 pounds
Ottawa, ON
Class of 2012
DOB 5/8/1991


Date  Opponent                Score  G   A Pts PIM
--------------------------------------------------------------

2/8   at Nepean               L 2-3  -   -   -   - [box score]
2/10  at Smiths Falls         W 4-2  -   -   -   - [box score]
2/12  vs. Ottawa              L 1-2  -   -   -   - [box score]
2/16  at Cornwall             L 1-2  -   -   -   - [box score]
2/17  vs. Nepean              L 2-3  -   -   -   - [box score]
2/19  vs. Gloucester          W 9-1  -   -   -   - [box score]
2/20  at Kemptville           W 3-2  -   -   -   - [box score]

While Milley (sports hernia) continues to rehab, the Lumber Kings remain planted in second place in the CCHL's Yzerman Division despite an up-and-down two weeks.


Bo Pellah

Defenseman
Langley Rivermen (BCHL)
5'11", 150 pounds
New Westminster, BC
Class of 2014
DOB 5/25/1995


Date  Opponent                Score  G   A Pts PIM
--------------------------------------------------------------

2/9   vs. Cowichan Valley     L 2-3  0   0   0   0 [box score]
2/11  at Surrey               L 2-3  0   0   0   4 [box score]
2/17  vs. Cowichan Valley     L 4-6  0   0   0   2 [box score]

An extremely light recent schedule hasn't helped alleviate Langley's season-long struggles with a young team...the Rivermen are 16-28-5.

Related stories:
Rest for Rivermen (Langley Advance)


Zach Saar

Right Wing
Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
6'5", 200 pounds
Plainwell, MI
Class of 2012 or 2013
DOB 6/22/1993


Date  Opponent                Score  G   A Pts PIM
--------------------------------------------------------------

2/8   at Dubuque              L 0-2  0   0   0   0 [box score]
2/10  vs. Sioux Falls         W 3-1  0   0   0   2 [box score]
2/11  at Sioux City           W 4-3  1   0   1   0 [box score]
2/15  at Sioux Falls          L 2-5  0   1   1   2 [box score]
2/17  vs. Indiana             W 4-3  0   0   0   0 [box score]
2/19  vs. Waterloo            W 4-2  0   0   0   2 [box score]

The Buccaneers of Saar (and Connor Varley) picked up some much-needed points with a sturdy 4-2-0 record over the last two weeks...Saar's goal against Sioux City came with 13 seconds remaining in the first period and helped transform a 2-0 deficit into a shootout win.


Matt Skoff

Goalie
Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)
6'0", 186 pounds
McKees Rocks, PA
Class of 2012
DOB 7/23/1991


Date  Opponent               Score SA GA  Sv% GAA
--------------------------------------------------------------

2/10  vs. Waterloo           W 4-3 39  3 .923 2.88 [box score]
2/11  vs. Des Moines         L 3-4 26  3 .885 2.77 [box score]
2/17  at Lincoln             L 2-4 32  4 .875 4.07 [box score]
2/18  at Sioux Falls         W 5-2 14  2 .857 4.40 [box score]
2/21  vs. Omaha              W 6-3 --  -  --- ---  [box score]

Skoff had a rather unremarkable two weeks - until he got into a goalie fight with Sioux Falls' Jay Williams...he was suspended for two games following the brawl, including Tuesday's game against Omaha.

Related stories:
Sioux City vs Sioux Falls Line Brawl (YouTube)




David Thompson

Defenseman
Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL)
6'2", 187 pounds
Glen Mills, PA
Class of 2013
DOB 5/19/1992


Date  Opponent                Score  G   A Pts PIM
--------------------------------------------------------------

2/7   vs. Penticton           L 0-7  0   0   0   2 [box score]
2/10  vs. Westside            W 6-4  0   1   1   2 [box score]
2/11  vs. Vernon              W 3-1  0   0   0   0 [box score]
2/17  at Prince George        L 3-4  0   0   0   0 [box score]
2/18  at Merritt              L 2-4  0   1   1   7 [box score]
2/19  at Westside             W 4-3  0   0   0   0 [box score]

Thompson's Chiefs were on the wrong side of history, as they were Penticton's BCHL record-breaking 30th consecutive victim...fortunately, the remainder of the two-week period was a little more successful with a 3-1-1 record.


Connor Varley

Defenseman
Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
6'0", 190 pounds
Lansdale, PA
Class of 2012
DOB 6/3/1992


Date  Opponent                Score  G   A Pts PIM
--------------------------------------------------------------

2/8   at Dubuque              L 0-2  0   0   0   0 [box score]
2/10  vs. Sioux Falls         W 3-1  0   0   0   0 [box score]
2/11  at Sioux City           W 4-3  0   0   0   0 [box score]
2/15  at Sioux Falls          L 2-5  0   0   0   0 [box score]
2/17  vs. Indiana             W 4-3  0   1   1   2 [box score
2/19  vs. Waterloo            W 4-2  0   0   0   0 [box score]

Varley's assist against Indiana ended a personal nine-game scoring drought.


Thomas Welsh

Defenseman
Salisbury School (Prep)
6'0", 195 pounds
Toronto, ON
Class of 2013
DOB 2/1/1995


Date  Opponent                Score  G   A Pts PIM
--------------------------------------------------------------

2/8   vs. Taft                W 7-0  0   0   0   - [box score]
2/11  at Loomis Chaffee       W 7-1  0   0   0   - [box score]
2/12  at Cushing              W 3-1  0   0   0   - [box score]
2/15  at Kingswood-Oxford     W 14-0 0   1   1   - [box score]
2/18  vs. Avon Old Farms      W 1-0  0   1   1   - [box score]

Salisbury is on fire, having won 11 in a row and 16 of the last 17...during the winning streak, the Crimson Knights have outscored opponents 62-12...their dominance was rewarded when they became the new number one team in this week's USHR.com Division I Prep Hockey Poll.


Mark Yanis

Defenseman
Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
6'2", 195 pounds
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Class of 2012
DOB 5/26/1994


Date  Opponent                Score  G   A Pts PIM
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2/10  vs. Youngstown          L 2-5  0   0   0   2 [box score]
2/11  at Indiana              L 5-6  0   0   0   0 [box score]
2/12  at Youngstown           W 4-3  0   0   0   0 [box score]
2/17  at Dubuque              L 1-4  0   0   0   0 [box score]
2/18  at Chicago              L 1-5  0   0   0   0 [box score]
2/20  at Team USA             L 4-6  0   0   0   0 [box score]

At 12-23-5, things are looking bleak for the Lumberjacks - they're 13 points behind the final Eastern Conference playoff spot with 20 games to play.

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