Tortorella's Rant Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Don't like this pick at all. CCHL really ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanev's Smirk Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I don't even know what the hell the CCHL is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 http://centraljunior...ue.ca/view/CCHL It's the Central Canada Hockey League (shrugs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish⑦Canuck Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 He PM'd me, calling me a "big city puss" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteeun Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Anyone know the level of play in the CCHL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 I can't believe some of you are complaining about this pick because of the league he was drafted out of. For heaven's sake people, we may not have the best scouts in the world but these are professionals. They know what they're doing. By the way, in terms of his development it won't matter that he was drafted out of the CCHL. He's committed to the University of Maine next year so he'll be playing college hockey. This team has gotten themselves some great players from college over the years. Not worried at all. In fact, this is my favourite pick this year after Gaunce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancanwincup Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Don't like this pick at all. CCHL really ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion Phaneuf Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 CCHL is the same as BCHL Junior A (major junior). Spruce Kings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancanwincup Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Anyone know the level of play in the CCHL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancanwincup Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Here is a good read on Hutton University of Maine hockey lands point-producing defenseman for next season ORONO, Maine — Ben Hutton, a point-producing 6-foot-3, 195-pound defenseman for the Kemptville (Ontario) 73’s of the Central Canada Hockey League, has verbally committed to attend the University of Maine on a scholarship beginning next fall. Hutton, who plays in all situations, is the team’s No. 2 scorer with seven goals and 19 assists in 30 games. He leads the team in assists and in power-play points with 12 on four goals and eight assists. He was one of just five CCHL players chosen to play for silver medal-winning Team Canada East in the World Junior A Challenge in British Columbia earlier this season. In three seasons with the 73’s, he has amassed 31 goals, 64 assists and only 59 penalty minutes in 151 games. “He’s the best defenseman in our league, by far. He’s like a man among boys out there,” said Kemptville coach and general manager Pat Malloy. “He oozes with pro potential. His skill level is so high.” “He’s big and his puck skills and hands are off the charts,” added Malloy. “He’s a one-man forecheck breaker, he has a good shot and he’s an above-average skater. He plays 35 minutes a game and plays important minutes against the other team’s top line.” Malloy said Hutton, who is the team captain, is also a first-class individual. “He’s a straight arrow from a good family who will do anything to win and will do anything for the team,” said Malloy. “He’s a dream to coach.” Hutton said he visited as many schools as he could, including Notre Dame and Bowling Green, but felt most comfortable at Maine. “And if you’re going to go somewhere for four years, you want to feel comfortable,” said the 18-year-old Hutton. “It was a tough decision, but I’m pretty sure I made the right one.” “I really enjoyed my visit. It’s a nice campus. I stayed with the guys and they were real nice. And I really liked the atmosphere at the rink,” Hutton added. Hutton will have a legitimate shot to play immediately because the Black Bears will graduate two of its top defensemen in Will O’Neill and Ryan Hegarty. Three others will be seniors next year (Mike Cornell, Mark Nemec and Nick Pryor). “That also played a big factor,” said Hutton. “Everybody wants to play [immediately].” The Prescott, Ontario, native said he intends to work on his strength and his speed in preparation for next season. “Everyone keeps telling me the biggest difference is the speed [so I’ve got to get faster],” said Hutton. His coming to Maine is contingent upon his acceptance into the school and meeting NCAA eligibility requirements. Fenway alumni game Thursday University of Maine associate head hockey coach Bob Corkum said he is looking forward to playing in the Maine-New Hampshire alumni hockey game at Fenway Park in Boston on Thursday night. “It’ll be a good time to see old familiar faces, and any time you can play UNH, it’s a good thing,” said Corkum, a former standout winger for the Black Bears who went on to have an impressive 12-year, 720-game NHL career. “It’s going to be a great event. To play in a historic park like Fenway Park doesn’t happen every day.” Corkum said there are 34 Black Bears who are confirmed to play in the game, which will cost each player $250. The money also will pay for a pregame skate and a reception after the game, and the players will get to keep their jerseys, socks and the shell for their pants, he said. Jack Semler, head coach for the first seven Black Bear teams beginning in the 1977-78 season, will coach the team. He said the game will be divided into two 25-minute halves with the players who played before 1999 squaring off in one half and those who played after 1999 playing the other half. He said some of the other Black Bears expected to play include twins Peter and Chris Ferraro, Mike Morrison, Peter Maher, Ray Jacques, Dave Wensley, Mike Golden and possibly Eric Weinrich. The current Maine and UNH teams will square off at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7 after the game between Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droj Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I think this guy is my favourite pick of the draft. Seems to be somewhat similar to edler when he was first drafted. Not saying they are the same, but I think this kid will surprise in University. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winger Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 He's from my hometown and as for the BCHL comparison i;d say over the last couple years the CCHL has been a cut above the BCHL and one below the USHL. Tons of NHLers come from this relatively small league, Simmonds, Yzerman, Larry Robinson, Calvin de Haan etc. etc. He's a really hardplayer toplay against, solid trade deadline pickup by Nepean that took them to the national championships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbyte Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Can't wait to hear why this was a bad pick from people who have never heard of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Needed more defencemen like this guy and less bulky skill-less forwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Doughty Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 What a boss!! Next lucic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattA16 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 The kid plays in my hometown, watched him play several times throughout the year. The CCHL is the same level as the BCHL, but most people would agree that the BCHL is a slightly better league. As for Hutton himself, kid has size, but he doesn't play a very physical game. He's fantastic offensively, great slapshot and plays the powerplay well. The thing I like most about his play is how he thrives in big situations. He scored a few key goals in the playoffs this year and is very responsible with the puck, he doesn't turn it over too often. Definitely a project d-man. Drafting players from Jr A is always risky as the jump from JR A to major junior or college hockey is huge. He Needs to improve in a few aspects of his game but he definitely has potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surtur Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Article on Hutton: http://bangordailyne...or-next-season/ I like the sounds of this pick. He played for the Kemptville 73's in the CCHL and is committed to the University of Maine this fall. He has good size at 6'3", 195 lbs and he appears to be an offensive defenseman. I also liked this comment from the Kemptville GM: “He’s the best defenseman in our league, by far. He’s like a man among boys out there,” said Kemptville coach and general manager Pat Malloy. “He oozes with pro potential. His skill level is so high.” Sounds like a good value pick in the 5th round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canvoucer Vanuck Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Here is a good read on Hutton University of Maine hockey lands point-producing defenseman for next season ORONO, Maine — Ben Hutton, a point-producing 6-foot-3, 195-pound defenseman for the Kemptville (Ontario) 73’s of the Central Canada Hockey League, has verbally committed to attend the University of Maine on a scholarship beginning next fall. Hutton, who plays in all situations, is the team’s No. 2 scorer with seven goals and 19 assists in 30 games. He leads the team in assists and in power-play points with 12 on four goals and eight assists. He was one of just five CCHL players chosen to play for silver medal-winning Team Canada East in the World Junior A Challenge in British Columbia earlier this season. In three seasons with the 73’s, he has amassed 31 goals, 64 assists and only 59 penalty minutes in 151 games. “He’s the best defenseman in our league, by far. He’s like a man among boys out there,” said Kemptville coach and general manager Pat Malloy. “He oozes with pro potential. His skill level is so high.” “He’s big and his puck skills and hands are off the charts,” added Malloy. “He’s a one-man forecheck breaker, he has a good shot and he’s an above-average skater. He plays 35 minutes a game and plays important minutes against the other team’s top line.” Malloy said Hutton, who is the team captain, is also a first-class individual. “He’s a straight arrow from a good family who will do anything to win and will do anything for the team,” said Malloy. “He’s a dream to coach.” Hutton said he visited as many schools as he could, including Notre Dame and Bowling Green, but felt most comfortable at Maine. “And if you’re going to go somewhere for four years, you want to feel comfortable,” said the 18-year-old Hutton. “It was a tough decision, but I’m pretty sure I made the right one.” “I really enjoyed my visit. It’s a nice campus. I stayed with the guys and they were real nice. And I really liked the atmosphere at the rink,” Hutton added. Hutton will have a legitimate shot to play immediately because the Black Bears will graduate two of its top defensemen in Will O’Neill and Ryan Hegarty. Three others will be seniors next year (Mike Cornell, Mark Nemec and Nick Pryor). “That also played a big factor,” said Hutton. “Everybody wants to play [immediately].” The Prescott, Ontario, native said he intends to work on his strength and his speed in preparation for next season. “Everyone keeps telling me the biggest difference is the speed [so I’ve got to get faster],” said Hutton. His coming to Maine is contingent upon his acceptance into the school and meeting NCAA eligibility requirements. Fenway alumni game Thursday University of Maine associate head hockey coach Bob Corkum said he is looking forward to playing in the Maine-New Hampshire alumni hockey game at Fenway Park in Boston on Thursday night. “It’ll be a good time to see old familiar faces, and any time you can play UNH, it’s a good thing,” said Corkum, a former standout winger for the Black Bears who went on to have an impressive 12-year, 720-game NHL career. “It’s going to be a great event. To play in a historic park like Fenway Park doesn’t happen every day.” Corkum said there are 34 Black Bears who are confirmed to play in the game, which will cost each player $250. The money also will pay for a pregame skate and a reception after the game, and the players will get to keep their jerseys, socks and the shell for their pants, he said. Jack Semler, head coach for the first seven Black Bear teams beginning in the 1977-78 season, will coach the team. He said the game will be divided into two 25-minute halves with the players who played before 1999 squaring off in one half and those who played after 1999 playing the other half. He said some of the other Black Bears expected to play include twins Peter and Chris Ferraro, Mike Morrison, Peter Maher, Ray Jacques, Dave Wensley, Mike Golden and possibly Eric Weinrich. The current Maine and UNH teams will square off at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7 after the game between Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keslerian one Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Continue to swing for the fences MG! I don't mind this pick. Honestly, if he doesn't pan out, it's not going to cost our team too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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