Still waters run deep. Sure, Damien Carfagna has a calm demeanor on the ice. The 18-year-old defenseman, whether he has the puck on his stick or chaos surrounds him, doesn’t get rattled. Because of that, he’s very effective. But beneath that tranquility is a blossoming player who has a passion to … [Read more...]
Jeremy Wilmer honing his 200-foot game with U.S. NTDP
For a moment, Jeremy Wilmer thought about saying his transition to playing in USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program was the toughest challenge he’s had to overcome so far in his hockey journey. But the 17-year-old center from Rockville Centre, N.Y., prefers to be specific. He instead states … [Read more...]
Matthew Crasa’s Cowichan adventure
Matthew Crasa had never heard of anyone having an unpleasant experience in the British Columbia Hockey League. On the contrary, the center from Stony Brook, Long Island, kept hearing about the beautiful Pacific Coast scenery and the excellent treatment the players received from the league’s … [Read more...]
NTDP product Danny Weight showcases compete level, set-up skills on West Coast
The feeling was mutual. Danny Weight, an 18-year-old center from Lattingtown, N.Y., wanted to play for the Penticton Vees in the British Columbia Hockey League for the 2019-20 season because he trusted Vees coach, general manager and president Fred Harbinson. Harbinson, looking to rebound after his … [Read more...]
Rollercoaster journey of former Titan fan favorite Perrone continues in Alaska
USHL: Rising star Barbolini spurring on rejuvenated Lincoln
Three months ago, a weight was lifted off Matthew Barbolini’s shoulders. The 19-year-old forward from Williamsville, N.Y., finally committed to a college, choosing to matriculate to Miami (Ohio) University, starting with the 2020-21 season. “It was a long time coming, but I wanted to wait and make … [Read more...]
