Boston Jr. Bruins (7) vs New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs (2)
10.22.21
The game had an electric start as five goals were scored in the first ten minutes of action. Joe Solimine (’02 Forward) had an assist on the first goal scored by Easton Ryan (’03 Forward), then scored two of his own, both on breakaways, to give the Jr. Bruins a three goal lead. The Monarchs responded with goals by Ben Muthersbaugh (’04 Forward) and Tanner Hartman (’01 Forward).
The Jr. Bruins also came out hot to start the second period with ’01 Defenseman Jude Brower and ’01 Forward Connor Wood scoring in the first five minutes to extend the lead to 5-2. Tommy Rooney (’02 Forward) scored his first two goals of his NCDC career, one at the last minute of the second period and the other several minutes into the third to give the Jr. Bruins a comfortable lead going away. ’02 Goaltender Frank Petkunas was stellar in net throughout this contest stopping 30 of 32 shots fired in his direction.
Scouting Notes
Joe Solimine (9) – ’02 Forward – Boston Jr. Bruins
Commit : Holy Cross
Very quick, two-way centerman who is a dangerous offensive threat. He handles the puck extremely well with poise and his head up constantly surveying the ice. He makes sharp, crisp passes to move pucks North. His speed enables him to frequently win puck battles. He is consistently in good position on forecheck and regroup forcing pucks outside. He will engage along the walls.
Charlie Spence (4) – ’01 Defenseman – Boston Jr. Bruins
Commit : Holy Cross
Two-way defender who skates very well and is excellent against the rush. He has good feet, able to transition from defense to offense rapidly. He stays tight through the dots and consistently forcing opponents to the outside. He has good anticipation skills which allows him to intercept errant passes. He is one of the spokes of the umbrella on the powerplay.
Easton Ryan (11)– ’03 Forward- Boston Jr. Bruins
Power winger who has good hands and some deceptiveness with the ability to beat defenders one-on-one. He has a heavy quick release shot and is always looking to fire it when he has the puck below the tops of the circle. He is a shooting threat on the powerplay. He is defensively responsible often covering for teammates who are out of position. He could be stronger when receiving hits and better on the wall in his own zone.
Ikki Kogawa (20) – ’03 Forward- Boston Jr. Bruins
Smaller, lightning quick winger who plays a solid two way game. He has good speed with rapid crossovers that he uses the regroup the puck and burn by opponents. He does a good job finding open space as a solid option in the transition game. He has a quick release shot off the rush. He angles well on the forecheck pushing opponents towards the outside.
Jimmy Goffredo (5) – ’03 Defenseman – Boston Jr. Bruins
Two-way defender who is fairly active in the rush. He has a strong, wide skating base that allows him to generate rapid speed in open ice. He is also shifty on the blueline, able to beat on-coming forwards This allows him to transition the puck through the neutral zone. He has a quick recovery after pinching. He does a good job getting pucks to the net from the point. He has a physical presence in his own zone and will lay the body. Would like to see him revert back to the defensive position quicker after rushing the puck, as he lingers in the zone too long.
Ryan O’Halloran (21) – ’02 Forward- NH Monarchs
Two-way centerman who is strong through the center of the ice. He is effective on draws, frequently winning the biscuit at the face-off circle. He consistently plays above the puck. He is defensively responsible, often serving as third man high in the offensive zone and as the first back pressure. He is dangerous on the counter attack, even on the penalty kill. He has a strong cycle game that allows his line to maintain offensive pressure.
Tanner Hartman (12) – ’01 Forward – NH Monarchs
Skilled winger with a lethal shot and a top end work ethic. He skates well in open ice with pretty good stride. He has a quick acceleration with the skill to weave around opposing forwards. He has a dangerous shot from the Grade A area. He is relied upon heavily and plays in all situations. He is strong along the walls and routinely wins his board battles. He is always moving his feet and buzzing regardless of which zone he is in.
Kevin Golden (25) –’02 Defenseman – NH Monarchs
Larger defender who plays the left side and is solid in his own zone. He makes simple, effective decisions with the puck. He consistently focuses on protecting the front of his net. He has a good long reach with his stick. He does a good job keeping opponents to the outside in the defensive zone. He has fairly active feet on the blueline.
Ben Muthersbaugh (18) – ’04 Forward – NH Monarchs
Two-way forward who is strong in all three zones. He has good poise with the puck with the ability to circle back or slow down the play to get teammates involved. He has a quick release shot with good pace and the ability to pick corners. He serves as the bumper on the powerplay and can find soft ice to get off his shot. He has good defensive awareness, covering for pinching defenders. His skating could use some ironing out, especially when he is carrying the puck.