Here's an update on the 12 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. Stats updated through Thursday.
Gabe Blanchard, 6-0, 192, East Aurora, N.Y., left shot defenseman, Sioux City, United States Hockey League
Stats: 4-6-10 in 35 games.
Last week: 1-1-2 in three games. Tallied assist vs. Des Moines. Scored goal next night vs. Tri-City.
Notes: His 85 penalty minutes are fourth 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.
Last week: Carleton Place returned to play two games, but Brunette was not in the lineup for either game.
Notes: 7-18-25 in 58 GP with Carleton in 2019-20 season ... 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: 9-10-19 in 38 games.
Last week: 1-1-2 in two games. Picked up assist vs. Sioux Falls and then a goal vs. Sioux Falls.
Notes: Seventh on Fargo team in scoring ... was recently named game's No. 1 star after netting winning goal ... has six points in last nine games ... has put shots on net in 30 of his 38 games.
Justin Dauphinas, 6-1, 185, Val Caron, Ont., left shot forward, Rockland, Central Canada Hockey League
Stats: 3-2-5 in 9 games.
Last week: 1-1-2 in two games. Netted goal vs. Navan. Added goal in second game vs. Navan.
Notes: Netted 5-15-20 line in 60 games for Rockland in 2019-20 season ... had one goal in five preseason scrimmages. ... an assistant captain.
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: 9-4-13 in 39 games ... 8-3-11 in 22 games after being traded from Des Moines to Omaha.
Last week: 1-0-1 in three games. Scored goal vs. Lincoln.
Notes: 18-year-old starting to excel after being dealt to Omaha ... has five goals and eight points over last 11 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.
Last week: No games.
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: 3-15-18 in 29 games.
Last week: 0-3-3 in three games. Picked up two assists vs. Sioux City. Earned assist vs. Waterloo.
Notes: Making successful jump from Sweden to North American game ... outstanding skater with offensive skill ... has 14 points in his last 15 games.
TJ Schweighhardt, 6-0, 182, Manhawkin, N.J., right shot defenseman, Omaha, United States Hockey League
Stats: 3-6-9 in 35 games.
Last week: 1-0-1 in two games. Scored goal vs. Lincoln.
Notes: Recently committed to UMass Lowell. ... was all-state player in New Jersey for Don Bosco. ... starting to blossom with 3-2-5 in last 11 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: 4-12-16 in 31 games
Last week: 0-0-0 in two games. Tallied assist Thursday vs. Fargo.
Notes: Like Fowler, an 18-year-old making jump to USHL, the toughest junior league in the nation ... excelling of late, netting seven points in his last 10 games ... posted three-assist performance the week before ... brother of Roc Truman.
Sioux City defenseman Gabe Blanchard
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