NEPSIHA: 2007 New England Prep Preview Part II
The Prep season is starting soon and Avon is looking to defend their Division 1 title. In the Keller (I.S.L.) League, Belmont Hill will be looking to return to the championship game, but will face some tough competition in the East with Lawrence Academy and Nobles returning with a solid group of players. St. Paul's could be the surprise team of the year with a solid group of returnees. McKeen's correspondent Vincent Montalbano offers this preview with additional coaches' comments.
KELLER (I.S.L.)
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BELMONT HILL SCHOOL
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS
Jason Silvia (Sr.), F - 2008 NHL Draft prospect
Dawson Luke (Jr.), D
Jack McNamara (Jr.), F
Jake Moscatel (Sr.), F
Joe Tierney (Sr.), F
Sean Tierney (Sr.), F
TOP NEWCOMERS
Brandon McNally (Fr.), F, Saugus, MA – Top 1992 in New England
Connor Brickley (Fr.), F Everett, MA – Another 1992 with good offensive ability
BUCKINGHAM BROWNE & NICHOLS
Nickname: Knights
Head Coach: Terrence Butt
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS
Scott MacPhee (Sr.), D - Captain and All-League returnee on defense .. defensively we will rely heavily on Scott on D in points and minutes
Rob Florentino (Sr.), F - Captain - One our top-three scorers from a year ago
Dan Mazzei (So.), F – Another of our top-three scorers from a year ago
Stephen Wadsworth (Jr.), F – The last of our top-three scorers from a year ago
Chris Venti (Sr.), G - Captain and All-League returnee in net and one of three capable starters
Joe Papa (Jr.), G – Backup, but very capable of pushing Venti for minutes
Anthony Moccia (So.), G – The third goalie but very capable of getting some minutes and another example of how very deep in the net BB&N is
TOP NEWCOMERS
Jackie Bartlett (So.), F, Lynn, MA - (5-6) Very good offensive talent and will be relied upon for scoring right away
Alex Quinn (Fr.), F, Arlington, MA - (6-3) Very good offensive talent with ability to find the net
COACHES COMMENTS
"Very deep in the net with All-League returnee Chris Venti, while both Joe Papa and Anthony Moccia are capable of shouldering the load as well. Looking to add more offensive punch with our top-four scorers returning from a year ago and the additions of Jackie Bartlett and Alex Quinn – both who have the ability to put up points and find the back of the net. Defensively, we will be relying on our leader Scott MacPhee to shoulder the load for a mix of returnee's and newcomers on defense."
GOVENOR'S ACADEMY
Nickname: Governor
Head Coach: Peter Kravchuk
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS
Trevor Hines (Jr.), F
Herbie Kent (Sr.), F
Cody Ferriero (So.), F
Jeff Menard (Jr.), D
Zach Menard (Sr.), D
Michael Voto (Sr.), F
Chris Menard (Jr.), F
TOP NEWCOMERS
Alex Gacek (Fr.), F, Dracut, MA – 1993 DOB with high upside
Greg Rooney (Fr.), F, Boylston, MA
Brian Ward (Fr.), F, Haverhill, MA
Dan Furlong (So.), D, Malden, MA – transfer from Catholic Memorial (MA HS)
LAWRENCE ACADEMY
Nickname: Spartan
Head Coach: Kevin Potter
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS
Steven Whitney (Jr.), F – Top prep player and maybe top-US 1991
Wayne Simpson (Jr.), F
Jason Molle (Jr.), F
Micah Williams (Jr.), D
Lucas Sousa (So.), D
TOP NEWCOMERS
Colby Emma (Fr.), F, Hope, RI
Michael Jamieson (Fr.), F, Billerica, MA
MILTON ACADEMY
Nickname: Mustangs
Head Coach: Paul Cannata
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS
Jeremy Deutsch (Sr.), D – (6-0, 195) .. a top blueliner in prep hockey
Geoff Mucha (Sr.), F – (5-9) .. speed, quickness and skill
Sasha Voloshin (Sr.), F – (5-8) .. speed, quickness and skill
Michael Baldino (Jr.), G - Played all 30 games last season as a sophomore
Jonathon Mleczko (So.), F – (5-9) and one of the top-1992's in New England
TOP NEWCOMERS
Adam Zacuto (Jr.), F, (5-9) forward from Los Angeles .. a poised and skilled forward
Kyle Hunchberger (Jr.), F, (6-2) forward from Montreal, QC .. a power forward with a decent touch around the net
Thomas Tysowsky (Jr.), G, (6-2) goalie from Buffalo, NY .. a tall, lanky and athletic goalie who will challenge Baldino in the nets
Warren Fremeth (Sr.), D, (5-8) defenseman from Montreal, QC .. ready to step in and help after he missed all of last season with severed tendon
Jay Haseley (Jr.), F, (5-10) forward from Rochester,NY .. a 1990-DOB with decent vision, poise and skill .. will play a PP and PK role in addition to a regular shift
COACHES COMMENTS
"Milton hopes to pick up where they left off last season as a formidable opponent. Teams in ISL will once again have to go through Belmont Hill, Nobles and Lawrence to prove they belong in upper half of league."
NOBLES & GREENOUGH SCHOOL
Nickname: Bulldog
Head Coach: Brian Day
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS
Gus Young (So.), D
Ian Graves (Jr.), D
Gene Lane (So.), G – Big shoes to fill with John Muse gone
Mark Hourihan (So.), F
Michael Griffin (Sr.), F - 2008 NHL Draft prospect and ranked by Central Scouting .. committed to Brown for 2008
Andrew Glass (Sr.), F – drafted by Washington Capitals (7th round #199) .. committed to BU for 2008
Derrick Pallis (Sr.), D - 2008 NHL Draft prospect and ranked by Central Scouting
Matt Marshall (Sr.), F – drafted by Tampa Bay Lightning (5th round #150) .. committed to Vermont for 2008
Chris Steele (Sr.), D
TOP NEWCOMERS
Michael Reardon (Fr.), D, Norwood, MA .. 1992 DOB
Kevin Hayes (Fr.), F, Dorchester, MA .. 1992 DOB .. younger brother of Jimmy Hayes
Matt Harlow (Fr.), F, Bridgewater, MA .. 1992 DOB
St. PAUL'S SCHOOL
Nickname: Pelican
Head Coach: Timothy Pratt
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS
Jason Bourgea (Sr.), F (2006-07 stats: 16 – 14 – 30) – Captain .. committed to Dartmouth
Ben Albertson (Sr.), F (2006-07 stats: 11 – 15 – 26)
Trent Blossom (Sr.), F (2006-07 stats: 10 – 10 – 20)
Cory McGrath (Jr.), F (2006-07 stats: 7 – 2 – 9)
Colin Prather (Sr.), F (2006-07 stats: 5 – 3 – 8)
Iffer Beisswenger (Sr.), F (2006-07 stats: 0 – 1 – 1)
Mike Daly (Sr.), D (2006-07 stats: 2 – 17 – 19) – Captain
Cheyne Rocha (Sr.), D (2006-07 stats: 5 – 13 – 18)
John Cronin (Sr.), D (2006-07 stats: 1 – 7 – 8)
Scott Harff (Jr.), D (2006-07 stats: 1 – 3 – 4)
Andrew Peabody (Sr.), G (2006-07 stats: 10 GP, 5-2-1, 1.64 GAA, 93.1 SvP)
TOP NEWCOMERS
Alex Davidson (Jr.), F, South Burlington, VT
Julien Shine (Jr.), D, Mount Royal QC
TJ Bowse (Jr.), G, Mendon VT
Sam Courcelles (So.), F, Rosemere, QC
Shayne Toohey (So.), D, Beaconsfield, QC
Jonathan Liau (Fr.), F, La Canada, CA
St. SEBASTIAN'S SCHOOL
Nickname: Arrow
Head Coach: Steve Dagdigian
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS
Jake Dagdigian (Jr.), D
Jordan Fine (Sr.), F
Joe McNamara (Jr.), F
Dominic Jancaterino (Jr.), F
Brendan Corcoran (Jr.), D
Ryan Coffey (So.), F
Tucker Donahoe (Sr.), D
TOP NEWCOMERS
Steve Rogers (Jr.), F, Watertown, MA – Returns from the NTDP
Mac Lalor (Jr.), D, Needham, MA
Bobby Sugrue (So.), F, Mansfield, MA