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Within the final 4 years, 9 UNH Commits have been drafted by NHL groups:
~ Tim Stützle** 2020, Ottawa Senators, 1st Spherical, third Choose.
~ Luke Reid 2020, Nashville Predators, sixth Spherical, 166th Choose.
~ Filip Engarås 2020, Edmonton Oilers, sixth Spherical, 169th Choose.
~ Alex Gagne 2021, Tampa Bay Lightening, sixth Spherical, 192nd Choose.
~ Stiven Sardarian 2021, Buffalo Sabres, third Spherical, 88th Choose.
~ Tyler Muszelik 2022, Florida Panthers, sixth Spherical, 189th Choose.
~ Ryan Conmy 2023, Los Angeles, sixth Spherical, 182nd Choose.
~ Ryan MacPherson 2023, Philadelphia Flyers, sixth Spherical, 172nd Choose.
~ Sebastian Bradshaw 2023, Dallas Stars, seventh Spherical, 221st Choose.
** On the day Stützle was drafted, he was a “former” UNH Commit.
2024 NHL CSS Midterm Rankings
Will the UNH males’s hockey program proceed this streak on 2024 NHL Draft day subsequent June? Clearly too early to inform however three (3) UNH Commits have taken one other step in that course. NHL’s Central Scouting Service has simply introduced their “Midterm Rankings of North American Skaters” and these UNH Commits are on it:
~ Connor MacPherson Ranked 179th
~ Jack Sadowski Ranked 193rd
~ Kole Hyles Ranked 222nd
In October, NHL CSS recognized 5 (5) gamers, dedicated to UNH males’s hockey in future seasons, of their Preliminary Gamers to Watch Record for the 2024 Draft (see “UNH Commits Replace 10-31-2023: NHL Draft Gamers to Watch“). They have been Connor MacPherson, Jack Sadowski, Niko Tournas, Value Grimes, and Kole Hyles. Every was recognized as candidates for choice within the sixth or seventh Rounds (i.e.,’W’). The grouping of ‘W’ prospects additionally contains “first-time draft eligible “work in progress” gamers with a restricted scouting historical past and video games performed”.
Of the three that made the minimize, Connor MacPherson is projected as a candidate for the sixth Spherical of the 2024 NHL Draft, whereas Jack Sadowski and Kole Hyles venture as seventh Spherical candidates.
Midseason Efficiency Evaluation
Let’s check out how these 3 NHL prospects have carried out within the first half of the 2023-24 season.
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~ Connor MacPherson (DOB: 3/2/05) the 18-year-old, 6’0″, 176 lbs., right-shot, right-winger from Tecumseh, Ontario, is in his first season of Canadian Junior ‘A’ hockey with the Penticton Vees (BCHL). Taking part in proper wing on a line centered by twin brother Ryan MacPherson (2023 Philadelphia Flyers draft decide), Connor has scored 6 targets and 21 assists in 32 video games. 4 of his targets have been game-winners which is the second most within the BCHL (see video spotlight). Connor is scheduled to play within the |
2024 BCHL Prime Prospects Recreation on January nineteenth. Final season, Central Scouting ranked Connor MacPherson #128 of their Ultimate Rankings. Though not drafted, he (together with brother Ryan) participated within the Philadelphia Flyers’ 2023 Improvement Camp.
Impartial Zone Score: 4 out of 5 Stars
Impartial Zone Scouting Report, December 19, 2023
“Tonight MacPherson confirmed that he was capable of get loads of high-quality possibilities as a result of he’s nice at carving out area within the slot and exhibits very fast fingers below strain. A few instances tonight he would make a transfer proper right into a shot. This is able to catch each the defender and goalie off steadiness a bit of bit he was fast together with his motion. One of many extra underrated components of his sport tonight was how deep he got here again into his personal zone to contribute defensively.”
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~ Jack Sadowski (DOB: 7/29/06) the 17-year-old, 6’0″, 179 lbs., left-shot, left-winger from Arlington, Massachusetts selected to return to Kimball Union Academy (New England Prep Faculty) for his senior yr. After his first 16 video games, Sadowski is the main purpose scorer within the NE Prep Faculty League with 19 targets (see video spotlight). Together with 16 assists, his 35 factors places him in a tie for main scorer within the league. He is averaged 2.19 factors per sport. Named MVP of Flood Marr, scored 4 targets, 7 assists in 4 video games, together with 2 targets, 3 assists in championship sport. Impartial Zone Score: 3.75 out of 5 Stars. |
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~Kole Hyles (DOB: 1/16/06), the 6’0″, 189 lbs., right-shot heart from Exeter, New Hampshire, is a junior at Cushing Academy for his first season in New England Prep Faculty hockey. He turns 18 in 4 days. He is performed in all 14 Cushing video games scoring 5 targets, 3 assists for 0.57 factors per sport. Within the final Cushing sport, a 3-1 win over Salisbury Faculty, Hyles centered the first line on some shifts, scored a purpose, and performed on the facility play and penalty kill.
Impartial Zone Score: 3.75 out of 5 Stars |
A Lookback at 2023 NHL CSS Midterm Rankings
Final yr, the 2023 Midterm Rankings have been offered on January thirteenth and three gamers dedicated to the College of New Hampshire have been included. Present UNH freshman star Ryan Conmy was ranked #211 amongst North American skater prospects. Twin brothers Connor MacPherson and Ryan MacPherson have been ranked #134 and #223 respectively.
The 2023 NHL Draft on June twenty ninth noticed Conmy drafted within the sixth Spherical (182nd General) by the Los Angeles Kings and Ryan MacPherson additionally chosen within the sixth Spherical (172nd General) by the Philadelphia Flyers. Connor MacPherson was not drafted. UNH commit Sebastian Bradshaw, who was not recognized within the 2023 Midterm Rankings, was drafted by the Dallas Stars within the seventh Spherical (221st General).
2023-24 Statistics
| Participant | NZ Stars** | Staff | League | GP | Objectives | Asst | Pts | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Commits | |||||||||
| Reid Conn* 2/2/04 (D) | 3.75 | Chicago Metal | USHL | 27 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 54 | -12 |
| Connor DeTurris 10/8/04 (F) | 3.75 | Nanaimo Clipper | BCHL | 21 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 4 | – |
| Lars Petter Eckholm* 3/7/04 (F) | 3.25 | Cowichan Valley Capitals | BCHL | 28 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 8 | – |
| Connor MacPherson* 3/2/05 (F) | 4.0 | Penticton Vees | BCHL | 32 | 6 | 21 | 27 | 12 | – |
| Ryan MacPherson* 3/2/05 (F) | 4.0 | Penticton Vees | BCHL | 32 | 13 | 18 | 31 | 6 | – |
| Ryan Philbrick* 6/20/04 (D) | 3.75 | Cedar Rapids RoughRiders | USHL | 29 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 | +5 |
| 2024 or ’25 Commit | |||||||||
| Sebastian Bradshaw 5/26/05 (F) | 3.75 | Coquitlam Specific | BCHL | 19 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 20 | – |
| Brooks Bandits | AJHL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | – | ||
| Conner de Haro* 10/17/05 (D) | 3.75 | Youngstown Phantoms | USHL | 22 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | +5 |
| Josh Participant* 5/13/05 (D) | 3.75 | Inexperienced Bay Gamblers | USHL | 29 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 22 | +5 |
| Luca Primerano* 3/17/05 (F) | 3.5 | Prince George Spruce Kings | BCHL | 31 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 4 | – |
| Jack Sadowski* 7/29/06 (F) | 3.75 | Kimball Union Academy | NE Prep | 16 | 19 | 16 | 35 | – | – |
| Wildcats 19U | NEFPHL 19U | 17 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 0 | – | ||
| Massachusetts District | USA Selects 17 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | – | ||
| 2025 Commits | |||||||||
| Nikita Konevych 6/3/06 (D) | NR | Austin Bruins | NAHL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 |
| Value Grimes* 1/28/06 (D) | 3.5 | Chicago Metal | USHL | 23 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 32 | -7 |
| Niko Tournas 2/17/06 (F) | 4.0 | Cedar Rapids RoughRiders | USHL | 22 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 | -1 |
| New England District | USA Selects 17 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1 | – | ||
| 2025 or ’26 Commits | |||||||||
| Kole Hyles 1/16/06 (F) | 3.75 | Cushing Academy | NE Prep | 14 | 5 | 3 | 8 | – | – |
| Central Mass Peguins | EHF 18U | 23 | 8 | 10 | 18 | – | – | ||
| New England District | USA Selects 17 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | – | ||
| 2026 Commits | |||||||||
| George McCaffrey 1/2/07 (F) | 3.5 | Westminster Faculty | NE Prep | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | – | – |
| MidFairfield Rangers 15U | NE Pack | 10 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0 | – | ||
| Staff White | USA Selects 16 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | – | ||
| Jayden Connors 2/26/07 (D) | 3.75 | St. Michaels Buzzers | OJHL | 32 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 20 | – |
| * = Signed Nationwide Letter of Intent | |||||||||
| ** = Impartial Zone 5-Star Score | |||||||||
NOTE
The statistics for the commits, offered within the above desk, are categorized by the projected yr they may enroll in UNH. For instance, the “2024 Commits” are projected to start taking part in for UNH within the Fall of 2024. I’ve based mostly these projections on the next components:
~ Variety of UNH gamers leaving the group on the finish of the earlier season and the place they performed.
~ Variety of incoming switch gamers and the place they play.
~ If a Nationwide Letter of Intent has been signed.
~ The yr the commit and UNH coaches initially focused for enrollment in UNH.
~ How previous the commit could be upon admission.
~ Variety of years in junior hockey previous to admission.
~ The commit’s efficiency in current seasons in addition to accidents.
~ Anticipated date of highschool commencement.
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