avelanch Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 if only I could see the pic... I'd also like to comment on his gnarley toes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 if only I could see the pic... I'd also like to comment on his gnarley toes. Well, I did post both the link and the pic just in case. Did the link not work? EDIT: Forget about his toes, we can just watch your sig all day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Well, I did post both the link and the pic just in case. Did the link not work? it's blocked at work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 it's blocked at work It's a picture of LaBate on a scale. He weighs in at 203.6 lbs now - he was 190lbs at the draft An 18 year old 6'4" 205 lbs center with a great work ethic. I like what I'm seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 It's a picture of LaBate on a scale. He weighs in at 203.6 lbs now - he was just 180lbs at the draft 6'4", 205 lbs center with a great work ethic. I like what I'm seeing. as long as that's not a result of the wellwood workout plan, then I am also liking what you are seeing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodin35 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Wow thats Great if after 3 years in NCAA hockey hes around 225-230 we got a real gem on our hands. I've heard hes a big guy like thorton but does he have any grit to his game? Does he drive to the net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canvoucer Vanuck Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 ^ Apparently he likes to play nasty and get physical, and has some soft hands, skill and smarts to go with it too. I'm really hoping that our college prospect development experience is better than what we've seen at the U of M over the last few years. Wisconsin, this is your chance to sway me into believing the NCAA can be a very viable path to the NHL again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 ^ Apparently he likes to play nasty and get physical, and has some soft hands, skill and smarts to go with it too. I'm really hoping that our college prospect development experience is better than what we've seen at the U of M over the last few years. Wisconsin, this is your chance to sway me into believing the NCAA can be a very viable path to the NHL again. Wisconsin is actually a very good program, especially right now. The gophers have been going downhill fast for a number of years now. hopefully wisconsin stays a good program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodin35 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 ^ Apparently he likes to play nasty and get physical, and has some soft hands, skill and smarts to go with it too. I'm really hoping that our college prospect development experience is better than what we've seen at the U of M over the last few years. Wisconsin, this is your chance to sway me into believing the NCAA can be a very viable path to the NHL again. Thats great to hear having a Big Gritty Centremen that puts up points, any chance he gets pick for US WJC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 ^ Apparently he likes to play nasty and get physical, and has some soft hands, skill and smarts to go with it too. I'm really hoping that our college prospect development experience is better than what we've seen at the U of M over the last few years. Wisconsin, this is your chance to sway me into believing the NCAA can be a very viable path to the NHL again. Playing nasty is all fine and good when you play in a league that doesn't allow fighting. He'll have to be able to answer the call in the pro ranks if he wants to continue doing that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Thats great to hear having a Big Gritty Centremen that puts up points, any chance he gets pick for US WJC Zucker - Bjugstad - Etem Prince - Galchenyuk - Coyle Miller - Grimaldi - Biggs _____ - Shore - Noesen I'm not super familiar with US prospects, but that's the lineup I conjured up while looking at the 40 invites listed on USA Hockey (http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_04_01_06%26ID=304892) It is criminal that Galchenyuk has not been invited at all, but he will be there for Team USA come December. This kid is simply too good to not be a part of the 2012 USA WJC squad even though he is draft eligible in 2012 (Top 5 pick). Galchenyuk is hands down the most offensively talented U20 USA prospect right now that is not playing in the NHL. Anyways, LaBate certainly has a chance, but he would need to really impress in the first half of his season with Wisconsin to earn a spot on Team USA's 2012 WJC squad. If LaBate has a strong year, he will have a good chance to make the 2013 team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuck nit Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Don't see La Bate in the Young Stars Tourney today ......what am I missing? Really impressed with his character and demeanour at draft day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuck nit Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Something about the NCAA players not allowed to participate,I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Something about the NCAA players not allowed to participate,I guess. Yep, college players can't play in this tournament. It's the reason why there's no McNally, Price, or Cannata too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canvoucer Vanuck Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 And it's also why a guy like Longpre is here at this tournament since he's done with his 4 years at Robert Morris. Hopefully we can invite more college guys to this tourney in future... could be a good opportunity to evaluate guys we're not sure if we should sign yet or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BureisBest Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Labate made a successful debut for the U of Wisconsin Badgers, scoring a goal and an assist in a 3-2 OT loss to Northern Michigan. Labate's goal was on the PP and tied the game with 1:17 left, sending it to OT. In his second game, Labate picked up one assist as the Badgers returned the favour to the Wildcats, winning 3-2. Great start to the year for Labate in the tough NCAA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Labate made a successful debut for the U of Wisconsin Badgers, scoring a goal and an assist in a 3-2 OT loss to Northern Michigan. Labate's goal was on the PP and tied the game with 1:17 left, sending it to OT. In his second game, Labate picked up one assist as the Badgers returned the favour to the Wildcats, winning 3-2. Great start to the year for Labate in the tough NCAA. Expecting big things from this big kid. I'd love to have a 6'4" 220lb (when he fills out) center on our team any day. Looks like he's got offensive skills to boot. I'm hoping for a PPG season from LaBate this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BureisBest Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Expecting big things from this big kid. I'd love to have a 6'4" 220lb (when he fills out) center on our team any day. Looks like he's got offensive skills to boot. I'm hoping for a PPG season from LaBate this season. He's playing on the wing atm in Wisconsin, with Derek Lee at center. Who knows if he is changing position or if the Badgers just want him there for now. As long as he puts up points it doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 He's playing on the wing atm in Wisconsin, with Derek Lee at center. Who knows if he is changing position or if the Badgers just want him there for now. As long as he puts up points it doesn't matter. It kind of matters. A 6'4" center is a lot more valuable than a 6'4" winger IMO. And we need a big centerman coming up our pipeline, because after Henrik and Daniel retire, we only have Cody and Jordan in our system that has a chance at making the team. LaBate's size is much needed down the middle. Maybe LaBate's on the wing because the team is really deep at center and he got thrown on wing because of seniority. Hopefully he'll switch back to center sooner rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 • He has committed to the University of Wisconsin for the fall of 2011. • In 2010-11, he had 27 goals and 49 points in 25 games for Holy Angels and was a finalist for Minnesota’s Mr. Hockey Award. • His pre-game superstition is changing his stick tape color if he didn’t score in the previous game and his most memorable hockey moments have been wearing his high school jersey for the first time and signing with the University of Wisconsin. FAVORITES NHL team: San Jose Sharks NHL player: Joe Thornton Shootout move: “Fake shot, five hole” Goal celebration: “Always spur of the moment” Video game: NHL and Halo Movie: Troy TV show: How I Met Your Mother Music artist: Wiz Khalifa Website: facebook.com Book: Lord of the Rings series Home-cooked meal: Chicken, broccoli and potatoes Activity away from the rink: Golf and tennis updated and expanded favorites list from the university of wisconsin website: MADISON, Wis. --With the first game of the men's hockey season just over four weeks away, we begin to look at the newest members of the Badgers, by getting to know their likes, dislikes and personalities a little better. We continue with forward Joseph LaBate: LaBate joins the Badgers straight out of Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minn., where he earned team MVP honors both his junior and senior seasons, as well as All-Conference and All-State honors in 2011. A Minnesota Mr. Hocky Finalist, LaBate was drafted in the fourth round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, 101st overall to the Vancouver Canucks. Favorite athlete: Mario Lemieux Favorite NHL player: Joe Thornton Favorite sports team: San Jose Sharks Favorite school subject: Ceramics Favorite food: Anything my mom cooks and chocolate malts made by my dad Favorite movie: Slumdog Millionaire Favorite superhero: Batman Favorite musician: Wiz Khalifa Favorite book: Into Thin Air Favorite breakfast cereal: Fruity Pebbles Last book read: Freakonomics Favorite hockey memory: Signing with Wisconsin and getting drafted TV show you never miss: Entourage Age started playing hockey: 3 First job: Best Buy -- Sold mobile phones Fantasy Job: NHL Before each game: Change the tape color on my stick blade if I didn't score in the game before Childhood hero: My dad Most famous person you've met: Mario Lemieux (what I was 12 at a hockey tournament) Dream car: Mercedes g500 Hobbies/ Interests: Fishing/ Hunting Hidden Talent: I have a potter wheel and kiln-- I make my own pottery If you could have dinner with any people in history: My Uncle Pete Autobiography title: Mount Hockey: Climbing to the Top Greatest invention of the last 100 years: Internet Coolest Halloween costume: Where's Waldo For me, playing college hockey is: Proof that hard work and sacrifice pay off Greatest inspiration: Playing in the NHL Why did you come to Wisconsin? Great academics, great coaching, great hockey program, loyal fans, great facilities and close enough to my home so my family can come and watch If you could have one super power, what would it be? To teleport Favorite thing about your country: Freedom Favorite event in the summer Olympics: Gymnastics One wish, what would it be: To play in the NHLhttp://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/091211aaa.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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