Here's an update on the 11 players who have committed to the UMass Lowell hockey program. Some will arrive on campus later this year, some in 2022, some not for a couple of years.
Gabe Blanchard, 6-0, 192, East Aurora, N.Y., left shot defenseman, Sioux City, United States Hockey League
Stats: 3-5-8 in 29 games.
Notes: His 81 penalty minutes are third highest in the USHL ... has been compared to former UML defenseman Nick Schaus for his physical style of play.
Ben Brunette, 5-11, 154, North Bay, Ont., left shot defenseman, Carleton Place, Central Canada Hockey League
Stats: 0-0-0 in 0 games.
Notes: 7-18-25 in 58 GP with Carleton in 2019-20 season ... CCHL scheduled to begin play Wednesday ... 1-2-3 line in five preseason scrimmages.
Owen Cole, 5-9, 170, Dunnville, Ont., left shot forward, Brooks, Alberta Junior Hockey League
Stats: 1-1-2 in 2 games.
Notes: Cole's season is done after just two games ... AJHL cancelled rest of season on Feb. 8 ... Cole scored 91 points in 80 games in previous two seasons with Ottawa Jr. Senators (CCHL).
Matthew Crasa, 5-11, 185, New York, N.Y., right shot forward, Fargo, United States Hockey League
Stats: 8-9-17 in 33 games.
Notes: Seventh on Fargo team in scoring ... was recently named game's No. 1 star after netting winning goal ... has four points in last five games.
Justin Dauphinas, 6-1, 185, Val Caron, Ont., left shot forward, Rockland, Central Canada Hockey League
Stats: 0-0-0 in 0 games.
Notes: Netted 5-15-20 line in 60 games for Rockland in 2019-20 season ... CCHL scheduled to begin play Wednesday ... had one goal in five preseason scrimmages.
Daniil Dolzhenko, 6-0, 168, Omsk, Russia, left shot defenseman, Notre Dame, Saskatchewan League
Stats: 2-5-7 in 6 games.
Notes: Rare player to commit to UML as 16-year-old ... League has suspended play for rest of season, though Hounds may be allowed to practice ... Third year playing for Notre Dame.
Owen Fowler, 5-10, 190, Tewksbury, Mass., left shot forward, Omaha, United States Hockey League
Stats: 6-4-10 in 33 games ... 5-3-8 in 16 games after being traded from Des Moines to Omaha.
Notes: 18-year-old starting to excel after being dealt to Omaha ... has five points and two goals over last five games.
Aidan Harper, 6-2, 170, Gurnee, Ill., left catching goaltender, New Jersey, National Collegiate Development Conference
Stats: 21-1-3 record, 1.61 goals against average, .943 save percentage.
Notes: Harper leads the NCDC in most wins, lowest GAA and best save percentage ... terrific bounce back season after struggling in USHL last season for Sioux City and Cedar Rapids.
Isac Jonsson, 5-10, 178, Angelholm, Sweden, left shot defenseman, Tri-City, United States Hockey League
Stats: 1-11-12 in 24 games.
Notes: Making successful jump from Sweden to North America game ... outstanding skater with offensive skill ... has eight points in his last 10 games.
Roc Truman, 6-0, 190, Lethbridge, Alb., left shot forward, Bonnyville, Alberta Junior Hockey League
Stats: 0-0-0 in 3 games.
Notes: Season is over after AJHL cancelled play Feb. 8 ... brother of Scout Truman ... scored 70 points in 79 games in previous two seasons with Drumheller (AJHL).
Scout Truman, 5-10, 181, Lethbridge, Alb., left shot forward, Des Moines, United States Hockey League
Stats: 3-11-14 in 25 games
Notes: Like Fowler, an 18-year-old making jump to USHL, the toughest junior league in the nation ... excelling of late, netting five points in his last four games ... coming off three-assist performance ... brother of Roc Truman.
Tewksbury native Owen Fowler