Archives for June 28, 2008

'“I didn’t understand what they were saying in the locker room,” he said. “I didn’t understand what the coaches were trying to tell me. I didn’t know how to have a conversation with the guys.”' … [Read more...] about Zagrapan hopes grasp of English transfers to better point production

'“He’s the ultimate two-way defenseman. He can and does provide offense, but he does it with minimal risk to his game,” current RPI head coach and former DU assistant Seth Appert told Inside College Hockey. “When he contributes offensively he does it by making great decisions. Chris is a rare defenseman that runs the first power play, but can also match … [Read more...] about Butler hoping to answer bell

'Helping him become acclimated with his new club are two familiar faces from his current team in the QMJHL: defenesman TJ Brennan and centerman Jean-Simon Allard. “Coming in with two teammates, it definitely makes it easier,” Adam said. “They know a couple people in camp from last year so I get to fit in a little easier. It’s great having them here and … [Read more...] about Familiar faces help Adam

'“It’s a lot of fun,” Orpik said in Dwyer Arena. “You see how each guy develops in terms of where they were when they were younger and how they are now. You never stop talking to the guys. Timmy and I remained friends even when we weren’t playing together, talking to each other, seeing how things are going."' … [Read more...] about Prospects reunite at camp