Owen Sound Attack 2022-23 Off-Season Thread (Part 2)

[Bra Wavers]

any chance 2022 9th round pick Dean Letourneau signs with the Attack at any point?
He has no NCAA commitment but was chosen in the 2023 USHL draft
He put up big numbers at St. Andrew's College after putting up good numbers in HEO U18 in his OHL draft year.
Big boy at 6'5" 200 lbs

 

[Stellar29]

any chance 2022 9th round pick Dean Letourneau signs with the Attack at any point?
He has no NCAA commitment but was chosen in the 2023 USHL draft
He put up big numbers at St. Andrew's College after putting up good numbers in HEO U18 in his OHL draft year.
Big boy at 6'5" 200 lbs

He committed to NCAA Northeastern November 2022. Unless anything has changed it sounds like he's headed to school. I think he's definitely a player the Attack would love to add and have made every effort to do so.

 

[Millpond]

He committed to NCAA Northeastern November 2022. Unless anything has changed it sounds like he's headed to school. I think he's definitely a player the Attack would love to add and have made every effort to do so.

He was invited to, and attended a few days of training camp last year .

 

[Bra Wavers]

He committed to NCAA Northeastern November 2022. Unless anything has changed it sounds like he's headed to school. I think he's definitely a player the Attack would love to add and have made every effort to do so.

Thanks for the info......interesting that it isn't showing on his Elite Prospects page

 

[Stellar29]

Thanks for the info......interesting that it isn't showing on his Elite Prospects page

I noticed that. It was on there previously. Not sure it means anything that it's not there now but might get a bit of clarity when camp rosters are announced. He partook in camp last year and was offered a standard player agreement but ultimately turned it down.

 

[KFawcett]

Corbin made big strides, especially late in the season, in my opinion. He was playing with a lot more confidence and making the stops he's expected to make which in turn gave the team confidence. I think he's capable of being the guy next season though George will definitely push him for playing time.

We have to remember, as good as George has been, he's still 17 years old. He's no longer the call up filling in for an injured player. He's part of the team full time now which comes with different expectation and pressures, especially on a team expected to do big things. He's handled everything thrown his way so far and shown no signs of being over his head but at some point the league is going to get a book on him the more they see him and he will have to work through the necessary adjustments.

I think realistically both goalies could play 30 games next season.

Exactly and I keep telling people that think Carter is coming in as the starter and going to play 50 gms to back up a bit with only 10 gms he is still a 17 yr old rookie albeit a solid one. he is still early in his development. I'm very happy with were I see Corbin in his development and am confident with him being the guy.

 

[Stellar29]

Looks like Dean Letourneau participated in the Sioux Falls Stampede camp after being drafted to the USHL team in May. To my understanding, he can play in the USHL and maintain his path towards playing in the NCAA with his commitment to Northeastern. I haven't found anything stating a commitment to play for the team this year but seems the most likely path.

Some clarity on eligibility:

If you do attend a camp, know the '48-hour rule'

According to NCAA rules, players can attend a pro team's camp once for 48 hours and the team can pay all their expenses (and yes, major junior teams are considered "pro" by the NCAA). But after that 48 hours is up, the player must leave immediately to qualify. This is important, because if a camp is five days long, for example, the player can stay the duration, but only if they pay for all their own food and lodging after the 48-hour window. Also, if you stay longer, the team can no longer pay for your plane/train/bus fare home. That's on you.

You can use the 48-hour rule with as many teams as you want, but only once with the same team. So if you're drafted by an NHL franchise, there's almost always a rookie camp to attend. If you don't want to pay the expense, you can only be there 48 hours. If you're still in college the next summer, you have to pay your own way to rookie camp.

Having read that and considering it would seem the Attack would no longer be able to offer any coverage of costs associated with participating in their camp as he attended two days last year, seemingly coinciding with the "48 hour rule", he is unlikely to be in Attack camp this year unless he chooses to come and foots his own bill.

Herd ends day three of tryout camp - Sioux Falls Stampede

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.—The Sioux Falls Stampede Hockey Club finished out day three of tryout camp with four standard games and the first two of three All-Stars games.

sfstampede.com

 

[Stellar29]

Looking up Jared Langdon, I wouldn't expect him in camp either. He has an NCAA commitment with Clarkson and has committed to play for the Prince George Spruce Kings of the BCHL next season.

 

[nelli27]

Montreal Canadiens: Top 31 Prospects – #19 Cedrick Guindon

The Montreal Canadiens have a deep pool of prospects and we are counting down their top 31. Today we feature Cedrick Guindon who is #19.

awinninghabit.com

 

[Stellar29]

With Attack camp only two weeks away, I felt it would be a good time to look at the early roster projections with 13F, 5D and 2G returning as well as recently drafted 3 07s signed and 05 import Matejicek signed as well.

Forwards:
(03s)Goure, Burroughs, Lawrence
(04s)Hookey, Guindon, Stewart, Bryant, Petrovsky
(05s)Barlow, Brennan, Chafe
(06s)Tersigni, Cormier
(07s)Addy, Crawford

Defence:
(03s)Sedley
(04s)Jordan, Steen
(05s)Petrovski, Matejicek
(06s)Rogers
(07s)Smith

Goalies:
(04)Votary
(06)George

Factoring in the signings the Attack project to have 15F, 7D and 2G heading in to camp. They will have to trim an 03 at some point which will bring them down to 14F presuming one of Goure, Burroughs and Lawrence move on. It would seem a non-signed forward would have to force the movement of another player off the roster in order to crack the team. On D, they have carried 9 and 8 rostered D to begin the season the past two seasons. There could be an opening there as a depth player but seemingly the top 6 roles are already spoken for. (06 - U18 #1)Sam Ethier with F/D versatility would offer roster flexibility and would seem to be a favorite heading into camp with that in mind. Goaltending is set but I do wonder about the possibility of signing Koprowski to a B card like George did last year and having him with St Mary's as a third option. Elite Prospects now lists him as 6'3" 181lbs vs drafted at 6'2" 173lbs.

The un-signed 06 players of interest have seemingly moved on. Of the 07 draft class, it looks like Hudson Wiles has committed to the BCHL Chilliwack Chiefs for the 23/24 season so I don't expect him to be an option as unlikely as it would have been to make the team regardless.

I would think, barring any surprises, the team is likely already set going into camp as long as everybody is healthy.

 

[Stellar29]

Also, the Attack Goaltending Coach position is available again after Matt Smith was hired to the NHL as announced by the Attack on Facebook.

"Matt Smith has taken a coaching position in the NHL, and as such will be parting ways with the Owen Sound Attack team for the 2023-24 hockey season. The Attack want to congratulate Matt for his exciting opportunity and wish him all the best for this new and amazing journey."

 

[Millpond]

With Attack camp only two weeks away, I felt it would be a good time to look at the early roster projections with 13F, 5D and 2G returning as well as recently drafted 3 07s signed and 05 import Matejicek signed as well.

Forwards:
(03s)Goure, Burroughs, Lawrence
(04s)Hookey, Guindon, Stewart, Bryant, Petrovsky
(05s)Barlow, Brennan, Chafe
(06s)Tersigni, Cormier
(07s)Addy, Crawford

Defence:
(03s)Sedley
(04s)Jordan, Steen
(05s)Petrovski, Matejicek
(06s)Rogers
(07s)Smith

Goalies:
(04)Votary
(06)George

Factoring in the signings the Attack project to have 15F, 7D and 2G heading in to camp. They will have to trim an 03 at some point which will bring them down to 14F presuming one of Goure, Burroughs and Lawrence move on. It would seem a non-signed forward would have to force the movement of another player off the roster in order to crack the team. On D, they have carried 9 and 8 rostered D to begin the season the past two seasons. There could be an opening there as a depth player but seemingly the top 6 roles are already spoken for. (06 - U18 #1)Sam Ethier with F/D versatility would offer roster flexibility and would seem to be a favorite heading into camp with that in mind. Goaltending is set but I do wonder about the possibility of signing Koprowski to a B card like George did last year and having him with St Mary's as a third option. Elite Prospects now lists him as 6'3" 181lbs vs drafted at 6'2" 173lbs.

The un-signed 06 players of interest have seemingly moved on. Of the 07 draft class, it looks like Hudson Wiles has committed to the BCHL Chilliwack Chiefs for the 23/24 season so I don't expect him to be an option as unlikely as it would have been to make the team regardless.

I would think, barring any surprises, the team is likely already set going into camp as long as everybody is healthy.

You've got a good starting point for camp.

I agree, unless there's someone who shoots out the lights in camp, there's not a lot of available roster spots.

I see a possibility of two or three in the forward group changing depending on camp.

How do you see thus roster stacking up against the likes of London , Guelph, Saginaw even Erie and Flint ?

 

[AttackBeacher]

Also, the Attack Goaltending Coach position is available again after Matt Smith was hired to the NHL as announced by the Attack on Facebook.

"Matt Smith has taken a coaching position in the NHL, and as such will be parting ways with the Owen Sound Attack team for the 2023-24 hockey season. The Attack want to congratulate Matt for his exciting opportunity and wish him all the best for this new and amazing journey."

Good for Matt but bad timing for the Attack. Can't blame the coach, that's probably a life altering offer.

With Attack camp only two weeks away, I felt it would be a good time to look at the early roster projections with 13F, 5D and 2G returning as well as recently drafted 3 07s signed and 05 import Matejicek signed as well.

Forwards:
(03s)Goure, Burroughs, Lawrence
(04s)Hookey, Guindon, Stewart, Bryant, Petrovsky
(05s)Barlow, Brennan, Chafe
(06s)Tersigni, Cormier
(07s)Addy, Crawford

Defence:
(03s)Sedley
(04s)Jordan, Steen
(05s)Petrovski, Matejicek
(06s)Rogers
(07s)Smith

Goalies:
(04)Votary
(06)George

Factoring in the signings the Attack project to have 15F, 7D and 2G heading in to camp. They will have to trim an 03 at some point which will bring them down to 14F presuming one of Goure, Burroughs and Lawrence move on. It would seem a non-signed forward would have to force the movement of another player off the roster in order to crack the team. On D, they have carried 9 and 8 rostered D to begin the season the past two seasons. There could be an opening there as a depth player but seemingly the top 6 roles are already spoken for. (06 - U18 #1)Sam Ethier with F/D versatility would offer roster flexibility and would seem to be a favorite heading into camp with that in mind. Goaltending is set but I do wonder about the possibility of signing Koprowski to a B card like George did last year and having him with St Mary's as a third option. Elite Prospects now lists him as 6'3" 181lbs vs drafted at 6'2" 173lbs.

The un-signed 06 players of interest have seemingly moved on. Of the 07 draft class, it looks like Hudson Wiles has committed to the BCHL Chilliwack Chiefs for the 23/24 season so I don't expect him to be an option as unlikely as it would have been to make the team regardless.

I would think, barring any surprises, the team is likely already set going into camp as long as everybody is healthy.

I could see Stewart on the way out. The way the lineup is shaping up both Teresigni and Addy are on the 4th line and both wingers. Im not sure how they get Stewart in the lineup. I liked his attitude but im not sure his skill level is near any of the rest of the players on the roster. I also could see Chafe on the way out if one of the rookies or free agents come in and step up. He had a great 16 year old year, but didn't really look like a great fit last year. Funny, the D is actually pretty solid with the addition of Matejicek.

Bryant - Goure - Barlow
Petrovski - Guindon - Burroughs
Brennan - Cormier - Hookey
Teresigni - Chafe - Addy
Stewart - Crawford

Matejicek - Sedley
Petrovsky - Steen
Jordan - Rogers
Smith

Votary
George

I could see them moving Cormier for a better top 6 forward, a guy that could play top minutes and add more depth.

I would think this lineup would be one of the best in the OHL with regards to scoring and depth, if you get Goure back to the pre-bubble Goure then all the better. The team was challenging for the top of the West before the injuries hit last year in Erie, can't see why they won't be better than that this year.

 

[DCruickshank]

Good for Matt but bad timing for the Attack. Can't blame the coach, that's probably a life altering offer.


I could see Stewart on the way out. The way the lineup is shaping up both Teresigni and Addy are on the 4th line and both wingers. Im not sure how they get Stewart in the lineup. I liked his attitude but im not sure his skill level is near any of the rest of the players on the roster. I also could see Chafe on the way out if one of the rookies or free agents come in and step up. He had a great 16 year old year, but didn't really look like a great fit last year. Funny, the D is actually pretty solid with the addition of Matejicek.

Bryant - Goure - Barlow
Petrovski - Guindon - Burroughs
Brennan - Cormier - Hookey
Teresigni - Chafe - Addy
Stewart - Crawford

Matejicek - Sedley
Petrovsky - Steen
Jordan - Rogers
Smith

Votary
George

I could see them moving Cormier for a better top 6 forward, a guy that could play top minutes and add more depth.

I would think this lineup would be one of the best in the OHL with regards to scoring and depth, if you get Goure back to the pre-bubble Goure then all the better. The team was challenging for the top of the West before the injuries hit last year in Erie, can't see why they won't be better than that this year.

Not sure Teresigni will be a forth line guy....

 

[AttackBeacher]

Not sure Teresigni will be a forth line guy....

In that lineup, who does he play ahead of. Thats the thing, so much offensive depth.

 

[Wolf on a Wire]

Good for Matt but bad timing for the Attack. Can't blame the coach, that's probably a life altering offer.


I could see Stewart on the way out. The way the lineup is shaping up both Teresigni and Addy are on the 4th line and both wingers. Im not sure how they get Stewart in the lineup. I liked his attitude but im not sure his skill level is near any of the rest of the players on the roster. I also could see Chafe on the way out if one of the rookies or free agents come in and step up. He had a great 16 year old year, but didn't really look like a great fit last year. Funny, the D is actually pretty solid with the addition of Matejicek.

Bryant - Goure - Barlow
Petrovski - Guindon - Burroughs
Brennan - Cormier - Hookey
Teresigni - Chafe - Addy
Stewart - Crawford

Matejicek - Sedley
Petrovsky - Steen
Jordan - Rogers
Smith

Votary
George

I could see them moving Cormier for a better top 6 forward, a guy that could play top minutes and add more depth.

I would think this lineup would be one of the best in the OHL with regards to scoring and depth, if you get Goure back to the pre-bubble Goure then all the better. The team was challenging for the top of the West before the injuries hit last year in Erie, can't see why they won't be better than that this year.

I don’t believe Cormier is the type of player we’d add this season but it would be nice to see him play with Villie again at this level…

 

[Stellar29]

You've got a good starting point for camp.

I agree, unless there's someone who shoots out the lights in camp, there's not a lot of available roster spots.

I see a possibility of two or three in the forward group changing depending on camp.

How do you see thus roster stacking up against the likes of London , Guelph, Saginaw even Erie and Flint ?

In my opinion the Attack should be in the mix for both the division and the conference. The forwards are Owen Sound's strength and I think the 04 group specifically will dictate how far they go. If Guindon, Petrovsky, Bryant and Hookey all take meaningful steps in their development this year to be key pieces of the roster then I would feel pretty good about the offence. Defensively, I think we need to see Matejicek first but I think they look to be fairly solid on the backend. It's still likely the weakest part of the team but if someone like Petrovski or Rogers steps up then it could be a really interesting group.

London should have one of the best if not the best D groups in the league this year. I think they look similar to last season where they are strong on the back end and in goal with more of an offence by committee approach. With Dale Hunter's defensively minded play style they should be in the conversation even if they maybe don't look amazing on paper.

Guelph is interesting. They have a strong forward group and a pretty solid D group. Their biggest question is in net in how the import goalie adapts to the league. I think if they get enough saves they will be a top team.

Saginaw is tough to judge because they project to be good but we know with them hosting the memorial cup and the assets they have they will be aggressive at improving the roster. I don't think the west division projects to be all that strong this year which should likely make Saginaw the favorite for the division and the conference.

Erie should make strides this year and I think they can be a playoff team. They are still likely a year away though and wind up in the 6-8 range. Flint I think is likely the best of the rest and should be around the 5 spot I think. Sarnia and Kitchener are likely the two teams to miss the post season.

 

[Stellar29]

Good for Matt but bad timing for the Attack. Can't blame the coach, that's probably a life altering offer.


I could see Stewart on the way out. The way the lineup is shaping up both Teresigni and Addy are on the 4th line and both wingers. Im not sure how they get Stewart in the lineup. I liked his attitude but im not sure his skill level is near any of the rest of the players on the roster. I also could see Chafe on the way out if one of the rookies or free agents come in and step up. He had a great 16 year old year, but didn't really look like a great fit last year. Funny, the D is actually pretty solid with the addition of Matejicek.

Bryant - Goure - Barlow
Petrovski - Guindon - Burroughs
Brennan - Cormier - Hookey
Teresigni - Chafe - Addy
Stewart - Crawford

Matejicek - Sedley
Petrovsky - Steen
Jordan - Rogers
Smith

Votary
George

I could see them moving Cormier for a better top 6 forward, a guy that could play top minutes and add more depth.

I would think this lineup would be one of the best in the OHL with regards to scoring and depth, if you get Goure back to the pre-bubble Goure then all the better. The team was challenging for the top of the West before the injuries hit last year in Erie, can't see why they won't be better than that this year.

To me the bubble guys from the returning group would be Chafe and Brennan. Chafe had a tough year last season and regressed from a pretty solid 16 year old season. His smaller stature and limited offensive abilities make him a bit of a tough fit. He played PK as a 16 year old but didn't play PK last season which adds to the limited usage. Brennan missed half the season with injury and didn't really get a chance to solidify a spot. I like the player and his tool kit but not sure he's guaranteed a spot. Stewart will be on the fourth line to start the year, I'm pretty confident of that. If at some point he's getting out played by some of the younger guys then I could see a scenario where he gets bumped. I think his shot is pretty underrated.

I think a lot rides on Cormier in terms of how the bottom six is filled out. If he looks good early then he could be the 3C as you have him. That would allow Bryant to move into the top 6 where he had success last season. If he struggles then I think they will have to have Bryant as the 3C. If there's a potential hole in the forward group I think it's that 3C position. If Bryant has to drop down to play 3C then it weakens the top 6.

 

[Stellar29]

In that lineup, who does he play ahead of. Thats the thing, so much offensive depth.

I wouldn't be surprised if he forced his way in there at some point this season. Maybe not right away but I think the way he motors and the skill set he brings he'll make himself part of the conversation at the very least.

 

[AttackBeacher]

I wouldn't be surprised if he forced his way in there at some point this season. Maybe not right away but I think the way he motors and the skill set he brings he'll make himself part of the conversation at the very least.

Don't argue you, just not sure on who he plays ahead of when it starts off. After 10 games it could be completely different.

 

[Stellar29]

Don't argue you, just not sure on who he plays ahead of when it starts off. After 10 games it could be completely different.

I could see a scenario where Bryant is the 3C and Tersigni jumps into his slot in the top 6. I don't think he starts there but if the third line doesn't get sorted out early and Bryant has to drop down then it opens a top 6 spot to somebody.

 

[AttackBeacher]

I could see a scenario where Bryant is the 3C and Tersigni jumps into his slot in the top 6. I don't think he starts there but if the third line doesn't get sorted out early and Bryant has to drop down then it opens a top 6 spot to somebody.

Thats fair, he just has to continue to play the same way he did. I think we'll see a lot of different scenarios and lineups to start to be honest, but for me Teresigni is the 10th best forward in the lineup at this current moment.

 

[Stellar29]

Thats fair, he just has to continue to play the same way he did. I think we'll see a lot of different scenarios and lineups to start to be honest, but for me Teresigni is the 10th best forward in the lineup at this current moment.

Certainly a lot to prove before he moves up and the forward depth ensures any promotion will be earned. Training camp and exhibition play will show what kind of off season improvements have been made by the returning players. I do think as things stand, Tersigni has the most translatable skill set to support the top six.

 

[AttackBeacher]

Certainly a lot to prove before he moves up and the forward depth ensures any promotion will be earned. Training camp and exhibition play will show what kind of off season improvements have been made by the returning players. I do think as things stand, Tersigni has the most translatable skill set to support the top six.

Agreed, if memory serves he was playing top 6 at points last year and against London when they went down to 3 lines, he was among the players that got more ice. He works so hard that he should be very good with more skill.

 

[KFawcett]

Agreed, if memory serves he was playing top 6 at points last year and against London when they went down to 3 lines, he was among the players that got more ice. He works so hard that he should be very good with more skill.

This is one reason why I avoid predicting lines etc for the most part. At this age there 2 hard to predict. If the reports on Tony are correct he is a dog with a bone type comparable to Andrew Shaw so he may force his way into the top 6 hopefully LOL. This should be an interesting camp hopefully there are some newcomers who can put extreme pressure on some incumbents. I like Brennan and Chafe but Brennan probably needs to show more and with the Attacks apparent looking for size with there skill Chafe may be in tough