If Mark Zengerle never scored a goal during his senior season with the Wisconsin Badgers, he still would have finished fourth on the team in points. Yet, that final year, the Rochester, N.Y., native potted 10, the most during his time in Madison. That 10th one proved the most valuable. During a … [Read more...]
Eamon McAdam, in Denmark or elsewhere, always in pursuit of hockey opportunities
His mother was a hockey player. His father was a former Division 1 lacrosse goalie. Eamon McAdam chose the middle ground. This year, the former New York Islanders goaltending prospect played a key part in trying to bring a championship to Esbjerg, Denmark. Although Eamon grew up a Philadelphia … [Read more...]
Ex-Islander Shane Prince savors adopted Belorussian homeland
“My entire career, my whole life, it’s always an uphill battle. I was never one of the guys that was hyped up or highly touted. I always had to really earn my respect 10 times over.” No matter which stage of his career you select, this quote from Shane Prince, now 28, can be applied. At 15 years … [Read more...]
Former St. Lawrence standout channeling Swiss heritage
Hockey can be used for a lot of things. It helps people understand the value of teamwork. It shows what one can achieve with some effort. It even accomplishes simple feats like keeping a person in shape. Sometimes, it can help someone get in deeper touch with their roots. Jeremy Wick grew up not far … [Read more...]
Former Raiders’ Spink twins find success for brother act in Europe
Tylor Spink shoots right-handed. Tyson Spink shoots left-handed. If it weren’t for that rare anomaly, you might never be able to tell the two apart. With their most recent team, Ässät of the Finnish Liiga, both brothers are listed on the roster as 178 cm, 84 kg (5-8, 185). In fact, even the twin … [Read more...]
Former Union College Dutchmen reunited across the pond
The hockey world is wonderful in its ability to bring people together. In 2011, Dan Ciampini was coming off back-to-back seasons of more than 80 points playing in Toronto, Canada’s largest city. Sam Coatta, meanwhile, was honing his skills in the small city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. By the end … [Read more...]