ICYMI - Liberty Bell Games Recaps
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Liberty Bell Games - Florida
6.18.21 - 6.19.21
After attending the NJ Liberty Bell Showcase earlier in the week, TSA was able to scout the first ever Liberty Bell South Showcase held in Coral Springs, Florida. The event featured 6 teams of players from across the southeast in the 04-06 birth years. Read the over 45 player reports by clicking below !
Liberty Bell Games - New Jersey
6.11.21 - 6.13.21
Also check out our Liberty Bell Games New Jersey Report highlighting some of the top 2003-2005 born players from the east coast area. Over 50 player reports !
** Note from our Scouting Staff - We are a small staff and do our best to identify as many players as possible. Not all players from tournaments are listed in these reports.
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Declan Farmer Leads USA to Gold Over Canada
Sled Hockey
Declan Farmer only had one goal in the semi finals, but was the standout star with 2 goals in the gold medal 5-1 win over Team Canada to win the 2021 World Para Ice Hockey Championships. The gold medal in Ostrava, Czech Republic is the second consecutive world championship for Team USA, and record-extending fifth overall world championship. Team USA has reached the podium in the last nine World Championships, and will maintain their #1 world ranking as they prepare for the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing in February 2022.
Taylor Girard Selected First Overall By Connecticut Whale
NWHL
Quinnipiac University’s Taylor Girard was selected first overall in the 2021 NWHL draft by the Connecticut Whale. Overall, 30 players were selected, 16 forwards, 13 defenders and 1 goaltender. Taylor Davison became the highest drafted player from a U Sports program, and a total of 20 American born players were selected.
Fort Wayne Capture First Kelly Cup
ECHL
In front of a full capacity crowd of over 10,000 fans, the Fort Wayne Komets captured their first Kelly Cup title by defeated the South Carolina Stingrays 2-1 in game 4, completing the sweep. Brandon Hawkins, a former Bowling Green and Northeastern forward, earned the June M Kelly Playoffs MVP Award after tallying 4 goals and 7 assists in the finals.
Cameron Berg - ‘02 Forward - Muskegon Lumberjacks
Final Ranking : #140 North American Skater
Commit : Nebraska Omaha
Berg took a great step in 2020-2021, after finishing the 2019-2020 season with 34 points in 46 games with Omaha and Muskegon. The 6’0” forward has great instincts offensively, paired with a strong frame and a simple skating stride. Berg was not selected in the 2020 NHL Draft, but has been on the radar of NHL scouts, ranked #185 amongst North American Skaters for last years draft. The North Dakota native has some work to do away from the puck, finishing with just a +10 on the year.
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