Prospect Info: Syracuse Crunch, Orlando Solar Bears & Prospects

[Felonious Python]

The AHL All-Star Game tonight is free on AHLTV.com.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

1 goal + 1 assist for Schmidt in his first game back from his 6 game suspension.

 

[JoVel]

One goal for Huuhtanen in the EHT game against Switzerland. Video might be geoblocked though as I couldn't find another.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Crunch win 3-2 in OT

- Merela scores his 8th for the OT winner
- 2 assists for Carlile



Assist for Schmidt who continues his point per game pace with Kingston



2 assists for Powell

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

First 2 collegiate goals for Jack Harvey.









BU head coach Jay Pandolfo:

"It's great. Like I said, I can't give him enough credit for how he's handled himself this year. From really not getting much of an opportunity at all, and to just keep working, keep doing the right things, be a really good teammate, and now taking advantage of a really good opportunity. That's not always easy. Give him a lot of credit. He stuck with it, and now he's getting rewarded. We've talked, and now for him, he's making it very easy for me to make sure he's out there, and playing for us, because he's helping us right now, and he's helping us win hockey games."

"He's been playing excellent. He's a really good fit with Macklin (Celebrini) because he's got a lot of composure with the puck, he can make plays, he can play a give and go game, he's good on the walls, he can play either wing position, so I can't say enough good things about him."

Jack Harvey:

"Yeah, I mean definitely (there's a chip on my shoulder). Kind of just working every day on my own, just trying to stay ready for when that opportunity came, and then it came and I felt like I did a good job taking that opportunity."

"I think confidence is a big thing. I think every game that I've been out there it keeps growing, I keep getting more use to the (college) game. Obviously not playing as much in the first half (of the season), confidence has been huge."

"It's pretty similar (to the USHL), just a little more physical, guys are older, guys are stronger, so just taking that into consideration when you're going into every game has been one of the biggest changes."

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Assist for Cooper Flinton



2 assists for Howard in a win over instate rival Michigan





Kurth with a goal in a 3-0 shutout victory over Penn State

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

goal for Shaugabay



Ethan Gauthier scores his 29th goal with under 20 seconds left in the 3rd for the winner

 

[Felonious Python]

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

I’m watching the Minnesota-Penn State game. Kurth creates the turnover and linemates Lamb and Huglen go to work for the first goal of the game. No chance for the goalie.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Another 3-0 shutout for Minnesota. Penn State was the better team early on but that first goal really flipped the game. Not much Penn State could do after that.

Solid game for Kurth. Had a nice chance off the rush in the third for a backhand try and hit the post late in the third when Penn State pulled their goalie. He does a little bit of everything every time I see him but it’s still hard to find a comparison for him. He can be a good forechecker, he can skate well, he has some puck skills, but again, hard to place him as either an offensive or defensive guy.

 

[Felonious Python]

Jayson Shaugabay

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Duel in the D tonight, Isaac Howard gets a secondary assist in Michigan State’s win, Dylan Duke with a goal for Michigan.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Assist for Schmidt on Nathan Poole's goal



Crunch get back to back OT wins

- Thompson scores his 5th goal and is named first star of the game
- 2 assists for Finley. He has 14 points in 14 games since New Years
- Lucas Edmonds scores his first goal since Nov 1st. He had been riding a 20 game pointless streak since then
- Koepke gets the OT winner





Dylan Duke scores his 32nd point matching his career high from last season in 14 less games.

2023: 18 goals, 32 points, 41 games
2024: 17 goals, 32 points , 27 games

 

[Felonious Python]

After the Bears went on their 8-game winning streak, the team's record went sideways, giving away OT losses.

It eventually stretched into an 11 game losing streak. On Friday, they were able to break the curse with puck luck and lots of effort.

Last night, they lost again.

Offensively, there's not a lot of structure, and they can't generate scoring chances. The regulation goal in that win was mostly luck.

The messaging seems to have gotten lost. A few months ago, head coach Matt Carkner was saying that the idea is to play the same, home or road, but Aaron Luchuk is on the pre-game in the past few days talking about playing a 'road game'.

I don't like the concept of playing different on the road, or describing the plan as 'simple' or 'boring'. There's the way you play, and that's what you do well. Quality shots aren't something you cook up special just for the home fans. My guys, you have lost 12 of the last 13.

I don't know what's going on in the room with them, but they might need some sort of intangible. They sag in the second period. I don't know if they need a more vocal leader on the bench, or an Eyssimont type who never quits. Their baseline is on the low side, and they need to run hotter.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Thompson’s 30 points (five goals, 25 assists) through 43 games are just four points off the league lead among defensemen. Those 25 assists also rank him fourth in the league at the position. He also has uncorked 108 shots this season, seventh-most for league blueliners. He only has gone without a shot in three games this season.

But as much as the Lightning organization likes what they see from Thompson on the ice, it’s his approach that really stands out.

“With Jack what we like is that he represents a lot of what we’re all about as an organization,” Crunch head coach Joel Bouchard outlined. “He just comes to play. He’s a real man. He acts like a man. He processes like a man. A mistake or a mishap, and he’s like, ‘Hey, let’s go.’”

“I think he’s taken a lot of responsibility for us,” Bouchard said. “His game has grown. Everyone felt comfortable that [the alternate captaincy] was not going to impact him in a negative way, and it hasn’t. I think that he’s a person that’s really engaged and dedicated. He keeps evolving with the puck and without the puck and is noticeable for the right reasons. He’s got a high compete level.”

“Obviously he’s got tools as a player,” Bouchard said. “What makes a difference is your approach, your professionalism, your maturity, your character, your [being] open-minded about change, your assessment of situations.

“I think Jack is just evolving like that as a good hockey player.”

Assist for Jack Harvey. 5 points in his last 4 games



1 assist + 1 goal for Eamon Powell

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Crunch lose 6-5 to Belleville. They held a 3-1, and 4-3 lead but gave up 4 goals in the 3rd period

- 1 goal, 1 assist for Koepke. That's his 12th goal of the season to tie Chaffee for the team lead.
- 1 goal, 1 assist for Finley
- Edmonds has goals in back to back games
- Merela scores his 9th of the season

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Joe Carroll playing like he really wants an NHL deal

 

[Felonious Python]

It seems like TBL are coming back to Orlando next pre-season.

From the STM renewal e-mail.

To view your 2024-25 Exhibit A (invoice), please log into your Solar Bears Ticket Account. You’ll see your membership includes the Tampa Bay Lightning preseason game at the Kia Center. We are excited to be able to continue to offer NHL hockey to our valued season ticket members in our home arena.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Assist for Powell, who has points in 7 straight games.



Assist for Harvey



2 assists for Alex Gagne

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Goal #18 for Duke. That ties his career high from last season



1 goal + 1 assist for Webster. The senior is up to 9 goals, 24 points in 28 games

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

assist for Schmidt



goal for Shaugabay



Huuhtanen out for 2 weeks due to an upper body injury



Nick Malik -



translated:

Nick Malík has been in high spirits with KooKoo's goal. The Czech goalkeeper has taken four consecutive victories behind the team with a save percentage of 96.60%. KooKoo is the hottest team in the league right now and the hottest goalkeeper in the league is standing between the posts.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

1 goal, 3 assists for Veinbergs

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Goal #7 for Kurth. That ties his amount from his freshman season



Assist for Duke



Assist for Veinbergs. He has 8 points in 10 games

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Crunch respond after giving up 6 to Belleville on Wednesday with a 2-1 victory over Lehigh Valley

- 1st star for Hugo with 25 saves
- Koepke scores his 13th goal. He has 5 goals in his last 5 games
- Goncalves picks up an assist for his 40th point of the season (45 games)



goal for Shaugabay



Goal #6 for Pylenkov. That sets a new career high for him in the KHL. He scored 5 goals in both the 2021 and 2022 seasons

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Dylan Duke gonna sign this spring or no?