Since the last update a couple of weeks ago, the UMass Lowell coaching staff has netted one additional commitment.
Jack Collins, a 6-3, 205-pound forward from Canton, N.Y., will become a River Hawk next season. He's currently starring for the Lone Star Brahmas of the North American Hockey League. UML is bringing in plenty of size over the next couple of seasons, especially at forward.
Here's an update on how the incoming recruits are faring. Note: When the players arrive in Lowell may be subject to change.
Players expected to arrive in 2022
Dillon Bentley
6-4, 195-pound forward ... native of Peoria, Ill.
Plays for New Mexico of the NAHL
43 GP: 25-23-48
Notes: New Mexico's leading scorer and captain ... risen from 22nd in NAHL in points to 11th in recent weeks ... tied for fifth in NAHL in goals ... second in league with 185 shots on net ... been productive of late with 20 points in last 15 games ... has goals in three straight games ... features terrific size.
Ben Brunette
6-0, 178-pound defenseman ... native of North Bay, Ontario
Plays for Waterloo of the USHL
15 GP: 1-2-3
Notes: Has a +2 plus/minus rating ... Suffered concussion in the third week of October ... recently returned to Waterloo's lineup ... had three assists in last seven games and two assists in six games since returning to the ice, but hasn't played since Feb. 4.
Jack Collins
6-3, 205-pound forward ... native of Canton, N.Y. Plays for Lone Star of the NAHL
43 GP: 11-18-29 Notes: Latest UML commit ... played in NAHL Top Prospects Tournament for top uncommitted players ... an alternate captain ... strong on faceoffs ... has 10 points in his last seven games ... fourth on team in points ... has points in six of last seven games.
Owen Fowler
5-9, 188-pound forward ... native of Tewksbury, Mass.
Plays for Sioux City of the USHL
38 GP: 8-20-28
Notes: Strong, tough player ... has 122 penalty minutes, second most in USHL ... second full year in USHL ... recently traded to Sioux City by Omaha ... second time he's been traded in USHL career ... has 1-3-4 line in seven games for Sioux City ... local product who grew up 15 minutes from the Tsongas Center.
Nick Rheaume
6-3, 195-pound forward ... native of Sherbrooke, Quebec
Plays for Prince George of the BCHL
44 GP: 23-28-51
Notes: Father played in the NHL ... aunt was top female goaltender ... seven power-play goals ... risen from 17th in the BCHL in points race to 13th ... has 23 points over a 16-game point streak ... tied for ninth in BCHL in goals ... leads team in scoring ... should make immediate impact at UML.
TJ Schweighardt
5-10, 178-pound defenseman ... native of Long Beach Island, N.Y.
Plays for Youngstown of USHL
37 GP: 4-6-10
Notes: Has been assessed 25 penalty minutes ... third year in the USHL ... also played for Cedar Rapids and Omaha ... has played in 125 USHL games ... netted goal and assist in Feb. 12 game against Green Bay to earn No. 1 star honors.
Roc Truman
6-0, 190-pound forward ... native of Lethbridge, Alberta
Plays for Camrose of the AJHL
49 GP: 15-26-41
Notes: Older brother of Scout ... has six power-play goals ... tallied eight points in last 10 games ... fifth-leading scorer on Camrose ... tallied 1-1-2 line vs. the Olds Grizzlys on Feb. 21 ... has 117 points in 142 AJHL games for Drumheller, Bonnyville and Camrose
Scout Truman
5-11, 175-pound forward ... native of Lethbridge, Alberta
Plays for Des Moines of the USHL
40 GP: 17-25-42
Notes: 16th leading scorer in the USHL ... six power-play goals ... has goals in two of his last three games ... points in 29 of 40 games despite playing on last-place team ... high scorer for Des Moines ... C-rated skater on NHL Central Scouting preliminary list ... expected to make an immediate impact at UML.
Players expected to arrive in 2023
Daniil Dolzhenko
6-0, 185-pound defenseman ... native of Omsk, Russia
Plays for Minnesota Magicians of the NAHL
16 GP: 4-10-14
Notes: Off to terrific start for Minnesota despite not joining team until Christmas ... fourth-highest scoring defenseman on team ... netted six points in last six games ... only 17, one of youngest players in NAHL ... excellent skater ... previously played in Canada.
Jaiden Moriello
6-2, 194-pound forward ... native of Saugus, Mass.
Plays for Kimball Union Academy
24 GP: 27-13-40
Notes: Plays for Tim Whitehead, the former UMass Lowell and Maine coach ... one of the top prep school scorers in New England ... major reason KUA is 25-3-1 and a title contender ... averaging more than a goal a game ... captain of the team ... 22-17-39 totals in 20 games for GBL Bruins
Shawn O'Donnell
6-0, 171-pound forward ... native of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Plays for Dubuque of USHL
40 GP: 3-11-14
Notes: One of Dubuque's youngest players ... has +2 plus/minus rating ... has compiled two points in his last four games ... tallied goal vs. Madison on Feb. 17 ... picked up two assists vs. Green Bay ... played nine games for Minnesota Wilderness of the NAHL last season
Jak Vaarwerk
5-11, 173-pound forward ... native of East Amherst, N.Y.
Plays for Jamestown of the NAHL
41 GP: 12-24-36
Notes: Has high offensive ceiling ... been on fire in recent weeks with 10 points in his last six games ... has 3-7-10 line over that stretch ... second on Jamestown in scoring ... averaging 0.88 points per game ... has been a force since missing a handful of games due to an injury
Scout Truman (23) has 42 points in 40 games for Des Moines
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