Category: Recruiting

Hockey Wilderness: Wearing the Pants – Chatting with Jim Dowd about his time with the Wild, his pants, and more

October 17, 2017 UncleLarRecruiting

He proudly boasts that his oldest son recently received a full-ride offer to play hockey for Penn State, and believes that he has a bright future in the sport. Source: Wearing the Pants: Chatting with[…]

Welcome Dane Dowiak

October 17, 2017October 17, 2017 UncleLarRecruiting

Proud to announce my commitment to play hockey at Penn State University. I would like to thank everyone who helped me along the way! #WeAre

MLive: Offense heats up late, but Lumberjacks fall short to Chicago 3-2

October 14, 2017 UncleLarRecruiting

Penn State men’s hockey lands verbal commitment from Christian Berger, brother of alternate captain Chase Berger

October 11, 2017 UncleLarRecruiting

For the second time in program history, the Nittany Lions picked up a commitment from a brother of a current player. Source: Penn State men’s hockey lands verbal commitment from Christian Berger, brother of alternate[…]

Omaha.com: Tri-City tops Lancers in season opener

October 9, 2017 UncleLarRecruiting

The Storm took the lead 9:12 into the final period off a goal from Tyler Ward. Bryan Yoon and (Penn State commit) Connor McMenamin had the assists. Source: Tri-City tops Lancers in season opener |[…]

Kane County Chronicle: Chicago Steel starting from scratch

October 7, 2017 UncleLarRecruiting

Daschke, who will play college hockey in the fall of 2018 at Western Michigan, and Lillibridge are holdovers from last season along with forwards Tyler Gratton and Baker Shore Source: Chicago Steel starting from scratch[…]

Gazette: Once everyone is healthy, these Cedar Rapids RoughRiders should be much improved

October 6, 2017 UncleLarRecruiting

The other returnee up front is Steven Agriogianis, a Penn State commit who had five goals in 34 games, missing much time via injury. Source: Once everyone is healthy, these Cedar Rapids RoughRiders should be[…]

College Hockey Inc: Draft Watch List Released

October 6, 2017October 6, 2017 UncleLarRecruiting

Nearly 100 current or future NCAA players highlighted in NHL Central Scouting rankings. Source: Draft Watch List Released – College Hockey, Inc.

SB Nation: 2017-18 USHL Preview

October 6, 2017 UncleLarRecruiting

Source: 2017-18 USHL Preview – SB Nation College Hockey

Argus Leader: Stampede season preview -Experienced defense, young offense aims for playoffs

October 5, 2017 UncleLarRecruiting

“Not making the playoffs last year was tough,” said (Penn State commit) Paul DeNaples, a returning defenseman who opens the season as team captain. Source: Stampede season preview: Experienced defense, young offense aims for playoffs

Tri-City: Storm split last two games at Fall Classic

October 4, 2017October 4, 2017 UncleLarRecruiting

Defenseman Michael Koster earned an assist in his first Storm contest, assisting on (Penn State commit) Connor McMenamin’s first-period goal. Source: Storm split last two games at Fall Classic | Storm | kearneyhub.com

NTV: Storm jump on Lancers, win big

September 23, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarRecruiting

Ward, Johnny McDermott, (Penn State recruit) Connor McMenamin and Ben Almquist ripped goals in the opening 14 minutes Source: Storm jump on Lancers, win big | KHGI

Collegian: Penn State men’s hockey picks up commitment from young defenseman

September 8, 2017September 26, 2017 UncleLarRecruiting

Defenseman Dylan Gratton has committed to the Nittany Lions and will plan to join the team before the 2021-22 season. Source: Penn State men’s hockey picks up commitment from young defenseman | Men’s Ice Hockey[…]

Onward State: Aarne Talvitie Impresses At World Junior Summer Showcase

August 16, 2017September 26, 2017 UncleLarRecruiting

Penn State men’s hockey commit Aarne Talvitie, a sixth-round selection of the New Jersey Devils, excelled for his native Finland in Plymouth, Mich. Source: Aarne Talvitie Impresses At World Junior Summer Showcase – Onward State

THN: The players who stood out most at world junior showcase

August 15, 2017September 26, 2017 UncleLarRecruiting

Aarne Talvitie, LW (NJ): The surprise of the tournament for me, Talvitie was so active for the Finns, whether it was in the offensive end, or on the penalty-kill, where his anticipation, active stick and[…]

Storylines to Follow for the Devils Most Recent European Forward Prospects

August 8, 2017September 26, 2017 UncleLarRecruiting

Back to the Finnish juniors for Aarne Talvitie? Source: Storylines to Follow for the Devils Most Recent European Forward Prospects – All About The Jersey

Onward State: Class Of 2020 Prospect Ryan Kirwan Commits To Penn State

August 3, 2017September 26, 2017 UncleLarRecruiting

Penn State men’s hockey added another piece to its 2020 recruiting class Wednesday thanks to Ryan Kirwan’s verbal commitment. Source: Class Of 2020 Prospect Ryan Kirwan Commits To Penn State Hockey – Onward State

BSD: Ryan Kirwan Commits to Penn State

August 3, 2017September 26, 2017 UncleLarRecruiting

Proud to announce my commitment to play D1 college hockey at Penn State University. Thank you to all who have supported me along the way! — Ryan Kirwan (@ryan44kirwan) August 2, 2017 Source: Oh, Hello[…]

HockeyBuzz.com: Five Devils prospects to participate in World Junior Summer Showcase

July 25, 2017September 25, 2017 UncleLarOther News

Forwards Michael McLeod (CAN), Joey Anderson (USA), Jesper Bratt (SWE), Jesper Boqvist (SWE) and Aarne Talvitie (FIN) have all been invited to participate in the four-team tournament. Source: HockeyBuzz.com – Todd Cordell – Five Devils[…]

NJ.com: Devils draft pick, Penn State commit Aarne Talvitie reflects on ‘dream’ 2 months

July 13, 2017September 25, 2017 UncleLarOther News

New Jersey Devils 2017 sixth round pick Aarne Talvitie is one of 30 prospects taking part in Development Camp. Source: Devils draft pick, Penn State commit Aarne Talvitie reflects on ‘dream’ 2 months | NJ.com

CentralJersey: Barratt takes next step in hockey journey

July 7, 2017September 25, 2017 UncleLarOther News

Evan Barratt could not have plotted his career path on the ice any better. Source: PRINCETON: Barratt takes next step in hockey journey | Sports | centraljersey.com

Onward State: Four Penn Staters Selected In 2017 NHL Entry Draft: Analyzing Each Pick

June 28, 2017September 25, 2017 UncleLarOther News

The 2017 NHL Entry Draft came to a close on Saturday afternoon, and the weekend turned out to be one of the best in Penn State hockey history. Source: Four Penn Staters Selected In 2017[…]

Mississauga.com: Mississauga players earn invites to Hockey Canada camps

June 28, 2017 UncleLarRecruiting

. . . at that camp will be Mississauga natives Philip Tomasino and (Penn State commit) Christian Sbaraglia Source: Mississauga players earn invites to Hockey Canada camps | Mississauga.com

The Express: Trio from Penn State Univ. selected in 2017 NHL Draft

June 28, 2017 UncleLarHonors

A trio of Nittany Lions hear their names called during day 2 of the 2017 NHL Draft on Saturday afternoon from the United Center in Chicago. Source: Trio from Penn State Univ. selected in 2017[…]