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(04-16-2024 05:21 AM)Brownandgoldlaker Wrote:  

(04-15-2024 09:42 PM)BroncoMinor Wrote:  

(04-15-2024 09:11 PM)Cocksman Wrote:  We have picked up Brian Kramer, senior D from AIC. He was the Atlantic hockey defenseman of the year

Zak Galambos, Part 2.

2023-24 Best Defenseman

Brian Kramer, Sr., D, AIC (Wexford, Pa.)

AIC’s Brian Kramer skates into the Atlantic Hockey Championship tied for seventh in scoring among AHA defensemen with 21 points (10g-11a) despite missing five games this season due to injury. The Wexford, Pa., native’s scoring performance in conference play (7g-8a/15pts) also ranked in the top-10 among defenders. He leads the Yellow Jackets in game-winning goals with three and is one of just two defensemen among the top-10 in that category in Atlantic Hockey. Kramer is the third AIC blueliner to earn Defenseman of the Year honors in the last four seasons, joining Brennan Kapcheck (2020-21) and Zak Galambos (2021-22).

Appears to be a Galambos "light" (smaller D and not as offensive). Lets hope he is better defensively.

Their offensive numbers seem pretty comparable to me.

Kramer
35 games, 10 G, 12 A, 22 P

Galambos
38 games, 9 G, 12 A, 21 P

(04-16-2024 11:49 AM)BroncoMinor Wrote:  

(04-16-2024 05:21 AM)Brownandgoldlaker Wrote:  

(04-15-2024 09:42 PM)BroncoMinor Wrote:  

(04-15-2024 09:11 PM)Cocksman Wrote:  We have picked up Brian Kramer, senior D from AIC. He was the Atlantic hockey defenseman of the year

Zak Galambos, Part 2.

2023-24 Best Defenseman

Brian Kramer, Sr., D, AIC (Wexford, Pa.)

AIC’s Brian Kramer skates into the Atlantic Hockey Championship tied for seventh in scoring among AHA defensemen with 21 points (10g-11a) despite missing five games this season due to injury. The Wexford, Pa., native’s scoring performance in conference play (7g-8a/15pts) also ranked in the top-10 among defenders. He leads the Yellow Jackets in game-winning goals with three and is one of just two defensemen among the top-10 in that category in Atlantic Hockey. Kramer is the third AIC blueliner to earn Defenseman of the Year honors in the last four seasons, joining Brennan Kapcheck (2020-21) and Zak Galambos (2021-22).

Appears to be a Galambos "light" (smaller D and not as offensive). Lets hope he is better defensively.

Their offensive numbers seem pretty comparable to me.

Kramer
35 games, 10 G, 12 A, 22 P

Galambos
38 games, 9 G, 12 A, 21 P

I was comparing their Jr. seasons/3rd college yr @ AIC:
Kramer, 35-6-17-23
Galambos, 36-5-24-29

Also looked @ Jrs.
Kramer/BCHL, 41-5-23-28 (#4 def., behind 69 pts, 45 pts and 36 pts)
Galambos/USHL, 34-3-16-19 (#2 def., behind 27 pts.)

5'11" vs 6'2". Decent offensive numbers in college and juniors, but not what I would consider "offensive".

Ferris D Jack Mesic to Western Michigan

WMU F Cole Burtch to Ferris

So did we make a trade with bob daniels? lol

In the Kalamazoo Gazette this morning - Ferris State goalie Logan Stein is transferring to U of M for his 5th year just after U of M 5th year goalie Noah West transferred to Ferris. Michigan goalie Jake Barczewski (from Canisius) is out of eligibility.

(04-18-2024 07:11 AM)Section4 Wrote:  In the Kalamazoo Gazette this morning - Ferris State goalie Logan Stein is transferring to U of M for his 5th year just after U of M 5th year goalie Noah West transferred to Ferris. Michigan goalie Jake Barczewski (from Canisius) is out of eligibility.

Their starter is likely to be Cameron Korpi, who de-committed from Western.

(04-17-2024 12:50 PM)Broncodan Wrote:  Ferris D Jack Mesic to Western Michigan

WMU F Cole Burtch to Ferris

So did we make a trade with bob daniels? lol

I'm not familiar with Cole Burtch (thus answering my question) but why would anyone want to leave WMU to play at Ferris? They are really, really bad.

One team playing for the national tournament and national aspirations. The other would probably lose to Big Rapids HS.

(04-21-2024 06:51 PM)Charm City Bronco Wrote:  

(04-17-2024 12:50 PM)Broncodan Wrote:  Ferris D Jack Mesic to Western Michigan

WMU F Cole Burtch to Ferris

So did we make a trade with bob daniels? lol

I'm not familiar with Cole Burtch (thus answering my question) but why would anyone want to leave WMU to play at Ferris? They are really, really bad.

One team playing for the national tournament and national aspirations. The other would probably lose to Big Rapids HS.

Probably for playing time. Also, Ferris may have been the only team offering any $. He's from Markham, ON, but I assume he established MI in state Residence while @ WMU, so he would also only have to pay in state tuition. Grand Rapids is also only 6 hrs. from his home town, probably next next closet (assuming BG, MI and MSU wasn't interested).

We picked up a goalie from Minnesota

Minn G Owen Bartoszkiewicz (Oklahoma NAHL) to WMU, 3 years of eligibility left.

He played in 6 games in 22-23 and appears went back to juniors last year?

(04-25-2024 01:17 PM)Broncodan Wrote:  We picked up a goalie from Minnesota

Minn G Owen Bartoszkiewicz (Oklahoma NAHL) to WMU, 3 years of eligibility left.

He played in 6 games in 22-23 and appears went back to juniors last year?

So is this a foreshadow that Rowe is gone? Cause I don’t know why a goalie would portal here knowing you’re not gonna play one minute as a back up.

(04-25-2024 01:17 PM)Broncodan Wrote:  We picked up a goalie from Minnesota

Minn G Owen Bartoszkiewicz (Oklahoma NAHL) to WMU, 3 years of eligibility left.

He played in 6 games in 22-23 and appears went back to juniors last year?

So is this a foreshadow that Rowe is gone? Cause I don’t know why a goalie would portal here knowing you’re not gonna play one minute as a back up. This kid has already had to wait more than most

(04-25-2024 04:38 PM)Cocksman Wrote:  

(04-25-2024 01:17 PM)Broncodan Wrote:  We picked up a goalie from Minnesota

Minn G Owen Bartoszkiewicz (Oklahoma NAHL) to WMU, 3 years of eligibility left.

He played in 6 games in 22-23 and appears went back to juniors last year?

So is this a foreshadow that Rowe is gone? Cause I don’t know why a goalie would portal here knowing you’re not gonna play one minute as a back up. This kid has already had to wait more than most

Wouldn't we have seen Cam Rowe sign a pro deal by now if he was leaving?

Sounds like this guy was planning to go back to Minnesota.

https://www.therinklive.com/junior-and-p...-ushl-team

(04-25-2024 06:54 PM)BroncoMinor Wrote:  Sounds like this guy was planning to go back to Minnesota.

https://www.therinklive.com/junior-and-p...-ushl-team

That's a Feb. 8th article so maybe things have changed

(04-25-2024 04:38 PM)Cocksman Wrote:  

(04-25-2024 01:17 PM)Broncodan Wrote:  We picked up a goalie from Minnesota

Minn G Owen Bartoszkiewicz (Oklahoma NAHL) to WMU, 3 years of eligibility left.

He played in 6 games in 22-23 and appears went back to juniors last year?

So is this a foreshadow that Rowe is gone? Cause I don’t know why a goalie would portal here knowing you’re not gonna play one minute as a back up. This kid has already had to wait more than most

I think Cam isn't going anywhere and is hoping to improve his stock with a "Richter Award" type season next year.

After 3 seasons in jrs., Owen Bartoszkewicz numbers are not that great, 4th best on his NAHL team. I do not see any colleges offering $$ and targeting him as a starter. He is a MI resident, so his tuition will be more affordable. His focus will be 2025-26.