Lapierre is the freaking MAN!!! someone was going after Kostitsyn, he was tied up with two Amerks when one started pushing him. Before Kostitsyn could really even react, Lapierre rushed in, dropped the gloves and gave it a good go. Got 17 pims for it.
un steve begin avec plus de skill, meilleur sense de hockey et gros et grand !
3 prospect des habs en ncaa
Ryan O’Byrne- Junior- RD. The junior defensemen turned heads this year with his stellar play in both ends of the rink, taking over as the team’s top defensemen and one of their most valuable players. The hulking blueliner brings an impressive package of size and physical abilities, with a 6’5 220 lb frame it’s rare to see such a big guy skate so well with such good speed. O’Byrne has had trouble staying out of the penalty box and his decision making /reaction time has been his main weaknesses, but the third year player made very good strides to improve in those areas. Up until his late season injury he was considered to be one of the top defensemen in the conference and a major reason for the success Cornell had. But a check from behind into the boards cost him three of the last four weeks of the season, which saw his team drop out first place only to lose the ECAC title by one point. One thing’s for sure, the Canadiens management must be very happy with the progression he’s made this year and the question arises will they try and sign him this summer to get him in Hamilton one year sooner. Ryan at this point is expected to be in the lineup when Cornell starts their playoff run, and they will need him if they have any thoughts of making a Frozen Four appearance. O’Byrne had 11 points in 22 games, after getting 12 points in 64 career games prior to this season.
J T Wyman- Sophomore- RW. The second year winger entered the season playing on the second line but through the season did get to see some time on the top line. The 19 year old enjoyed a very solid season so far this year getting 20 points in 28 games after putting up 11 points during his freshman year. He is fifth on the team in goals and sixth in points with one power play goal. Wyman is a big kid that plays more of a power game, he will take the body and he seems to have decent offensive skills. Dartmouth enjoyed a great season for their program as they were the CO-ECAC title winners, ending up in a tie with Colgate. Dartmouth will also have a first round bye, so they get next weekend off while they await their playoff series.
Philippe Paquet- Freshman- LD. Paquet saw a regular shift with Clarkson on the bottom pairing and even saw some time on the special teams. The 18 year old has good size and skates well, while putting up a decent amount of points for a true freshman, with six in 33 games. One area he will need to work on is trying to stay out of the box, as he leads his team in pims with 89. He’s already got triple the amount of points Ryan O’Byrne had during his freshman year, plus he’s a year younger then when O’Byrne played in his rookie season with Cornell. Clarkson finished the regular season in eight place, so they will get home ice advantage against ninth place Princeton, who they will face off against in less then one week for a three game series.
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