NEWSLETTER #7
Two more NCAA programs commit to 2010 Elite Edge program
The coaching roster of the 2010 Elite Edge Hockey Showcase grew by two top NCAA Div. III programs this week – with the additions of coaches from Plattsburgh State SUNY and Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Plattsburgh assistant coach Steve Moffat will visit Elite Edge for the second straight season. He and the Cardinals are playing this weekend in the Div. III final four after compiling a 19-5-4 record this season. This seasons Plattsburgh roster included Elite Edge alumni Cody Adams (Cowichan, BCHL) who was also named to the SUNY All-Rookie and All-Academic teams.
“It is great to have Plattsburgh back to Elite Edge again this year,” said program director Brandon Walker. “It is one of the best and most-respected programs in college hockey and having them here will benefit our players. Steve is an excellent coach and has lots to offer the prospects at Elite Edge.”
Also joining the Elite Edge staff for 2010 is Wisconsin-Stevens Point assistant coach Anthony Noreen. Noreen was here two seasons ago and this year was part of a Pointers team that finished the season with a 12-15-1 record.
Information on both programs can be found at http://athletics.uwsp.edu/index.aspx?path=mhockey&tab=menssports and http://www.plattsburgh.edu/athletics/cardathletics/hockey/men/index.php as well as information about the Div. III final four here http://www.uscho.com/d2d3/.
Top NAHL team on board to visit Elite Edge this June
One of the top teams in the NAHL has committed to the 2010 Elite Edge Hockey Showcase.
The Bismarck Bobcats will be represented by head scout Aaron Kinslow for his fourth year at the showcase. A former assistant coach with Bismarck, Kinslow is based out of Milwaukee, WI.
The Bobcats currently lead the NAHL Central Division with a 35-11-8 record and have Elite Edge alumni Emerson Auvenshine on their roster.
Elite Edge player notes
Chris Lochner – Villanova Knights (OPJHL) – finished the Ontario Junior A Hockey League season with 45 goals – second in the league. Lochner also finished sixth in points (85) and tied for the league lead in game winning goals (10)
Joel Kern – Cowichan Capitals (BCHL) – tied for third on the team in rookie points (19), second on the team in penalty minutes (97)
Jesse Kessler (Thunder National) – named top defenseman in the NAPHL U16 division. Kessler, Franklin, TN, led all defensemen with 20 points (four goals, 16 assists) in 19 games and was also named to the league’s first all-star team
Dylan Wells (Chadders) All-NAPHL U18 team honorable mention; Cole Klippenstein (Chadders) All-NAPHL U18 team honorable mention; Nick Haggarty (Pioneer Hockey) All-Academic NAPHL U18 team honorable mention; Perry Holcombe (Thunder National) All-NAPHL U16 first team; Jerred Sutherland (Thunder National) All-NAPHL U16 first team; James Ring (Thunder National) All-NAPHL U16 honorable mention; Nicholas Covino (Thunder National) All-Academic NAPHL U16 honorable mention; Greg Sauers (Thunder National) All-Academic NAPHL U16 honorable mention
Registration update
BOTH CAMPS ARE MORE THAN HALF CAPACITY - This years program features two camps – Elite Edge JUNIOR PROSPECTS (1991-94 born players) and Elite Edge DEVELOPMENT (1995-96 born players) and is geared towards top AAA/prep school players.
With more than 20 college/junior/prep schools in attendance, the Elite Edge Hockey Showcase provides all players a great chance to develop for the coming season and also promote themselves to these programs for next year and beyond. Each player will play have 10+ hours of ice in game and practices, off-ice fitness training, video sessions, team building and on and off-ice testing. Players also receive a written report at the end of camp that details what they need to continue to work on for the next level of their hockey careers.
Please visit www.eliteedgehockey.com to register and submit your deposit to secure your place in the camp. This year the cost of the program is $550. The camp is held at the newly renovated A-Game Sportsplex in Franklin, TN from June 10-13, 2010.
Franklin Marriott
The Elite Edge Hockey Showcase is pleased to announce the Franklin Marriott will serve as the host hotel for the 2010 program.
Reservations are being accepted on-line until May 19, 2010 and also by calling the hotel directly at 615-261-6100. The on-line link for reservations is: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bnacs?groupCode=elielia&app=resvlink&fromDate=&toDate=
The discounted rate for Elite Edge participants is $99 a night and includes a shuttle to and from A-Game Sportsplex.
Newsletter #3
JANESVILLE JETS ON BOARD FOR ANOTHER ELITE EDGE VISIT
The Elite Edge Hockey Showcase is pleased to announce the Janesville Jets of the North American Hockey League are back on board for another visit to scout future prospects for their organization.
Janesville coach Dane Litke has guided the Jets to a 18-12-2 record so far in their inaugural NAHL season. The Jets are in a four-way battle for top spot in the North Division with Traverse City, Marquette and Motor City.
“I was very impressed with the quality of players that were at the Elite Edge Hockey Showcase last season,” said Litke. “It is a well run program and it gives teams like ours a great chance to see a number of players and consider them for camp spots next season.”
Hunter Brown (EE 2008, 2009) has spent time this season with Jets organization and Litke was able to offer camp spots to a number of other players following the showcase last June. In all there were five NAHL teams at the Elite Edge Hockey Showcase last season (St. Louis, Bismarck, Janesville, Motor City, North Iowa) as well as two representatives from the league’s central scouting department. Those numbers are expected to increase for the 2010 program.
BIGGS HAS BIG GAME FOR USA IN U17 GOLD MEDAL VICTORY
Tyler Biggs (EE 2008) saved his biggest game for the biggest stage of his young career with the US National Development Program.
Biggs had a goal and an assist as USA beat Team Ontario 2-1 in the gold medal game of the 2010 World U17 Challenge in Timmins, Ontario. Biggs also scored in a thrilling 6-5 overtime win over Team Sweden in the tournament semi-final. So far on the season he has four points in 13 USHL games as well (2 goals, 2 assists) to go along with 37 penalty minutes.
A top prospect in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, Biggs was drafted in the second round of the OHL Priority Draft last season by the Oshawa Generals. He has made a verbal commitment to the University of Miami-Ohio Redhawks for the 2011-12 season.
ELITE EDGE PARTNERS WITH NAHL FOR PROSPECTS TOURNAMENT EXPOSURE
In continuing its growing relationship – the Elite Edge Hockey Showcase and the North American Hockey League are partnering together for the upcoming NAHL Prospects Tournament.
Through program and website advertising the message of the Elite Edge Hockey Showcase will be reaching U18 and U16 players at NAHL Prospects Tournaments in Ann Arbor, MI; San Jose, CA and Wenatchee, WA.
“In last year’s Elite Edge Hockey Showcase we had players participate from 20 states and three different countries,” said Program Director Brandon Walker. “I expect that footprint to get even bigger this season as we branch out into different areas. We are continuing to work on developing relationships with the USHL and NAHL to benefit these players as much as possible.”
FRANKLIN MARRIOTT 2010 ELITE EDGE HOST HOTEL
The Elite Edge Hockey Showcase is please to announce the Franklin Marriott will serve as the host hotel for the 2010 program.
More information will be released in the coming weeks, but reservations are being accepted on-line until May 19, 2010 and also by calling the hotel directly at 615-261-6100. The on-line link for reservations is:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bnacs?groupCode=elielia&app=resvlink&fromDate=&toDate=
The discounted rate for Elite Edge participants is $99 a night and includes a shuttle to and from A-Game Sportsplex.
WHAT IS THE ELITE EDGE HOCKEY SHOWCASE?
This years program features two camps – Elite Edge JUNIOR PROSPECTS (1991-94 born players) and Elite Edge DEVELOPMENT (1995-96 born players) and is geared towards top AAA/prep school players. With more than 20 college/junior/prep schools in attendance, the Elite Edge Hockey Showcase provides all players a great chance to develop for the coming season and also promote themselves to these programs for next year and beyond. Each player will play have 10+ hours of ice in game and practices, off-ice fitness training, video sessions, team building and on and off-ice testing. Players also receive a written report at the end of camp that details what they need to continue to work on for the next level of their hockey careers.
Last year the Elite Edge program was at full capacity by mid-April. With the increased exposure and interest in the program we expect it to be on a waiting list by that time again this season. Please visit
www.eliteedgehockey.com to register and submit your deposit to secure your place in the camp. This year the cost of the program is $550. The camp is held at the newly renovated A-Game Sportsplex in Franklin, TN from June 10-13, 2010.
