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Bode Wilde first TPH Center of Excellence alum to sign NHL contract
Total Package Hockey is proud to congratulate Bode Wilde on signing his entry-level contract with the New York Islanders.
In doing so, Wilde becomes the first TPH Center of Excellence alum to sign with an NHL franchise.
A Birmingham, Mich., native, Wilde was a second-round pick of the Islanders in the 2018 NHL Draft after concluding his two seasons with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program.
The 6-foot-2, 192-pound defenseman is in the midst of his first season with the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit; Wilde has 22 points in his first 21 games.
Twenty-three Thunder AAA alums currently on NCAA D1 rosters
Total Package Hockey is proud to acknowledge and congratulate the Thunder AAA organization for its latest achievement in advancing players to higher levels of hockey.
Twenty-three Thunder alums are currently on NCAA Division 1 rosters.
“Having 23 Thunder alums currently on DI NCAA rosters is a testament of all the hard work that players, families, and coaches have poured into Thunder Hockey over past 15 years,” said Keith Rowe, the Thunder AAA director of hockey. “It’s exciting to look toward the future knowing these student-athletes have paved the way for current and future Thunder players.”
A look at the boys representing Thunder Hockey at the D1 level:
In addition to the updated NCAA roster count, check out these other Thunder advancement numbers:
- 2 NHL Draft Picks
- 45 NCAA DI Commits
- 54 NCAA DIII Commits
- 19 OHL Draft Picks
- 39 USHL Drafts, 2 Tenders
- 16 NAHL Drafts, 61 Tenders
For more on Thunder Hockey, visit the organization’s official website.
Three #TPHTrained players invited to USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
Total Package Hockey is proud to congratulate the three #TPHTrained players who have been invited to the 2019 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.
Congrats to the following players:
Hunter Skinner – Muskegon Lumberjacks – Detroit Center of Excellence, 8 Week Program, OHL Cup
Logan Stein – Waterloo Black Hawks – TPH Thunder alum
Egor Afanasyev – Muskegon Lumberjacks – OHL Cup
The USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game is an annual event that showcases top USHL players eligible for the upcoming NHL Draft. The rosters are selected by both USHL and NHL Central Scouting representatives.
The 2019 edition of the showcase event takes place on Jan. 8, 2019 in Lincoln, Neb.
About Total Package Hockey: Founded in 2001, it is TPH’s vision to become the world leader in positively impacting the lives of student-athletes through the game of hockey. Through academics, mentorship and athletics, TPH prides itself on operating at a standard that exceeds expectations of student-athletes, families, coaches, advisors and all other entities of the hockey world. With platforms that include association management, elite prospects programs, tournaments and showcases, camps and clinics and its hallmark Center of Excellence academy model, Total Package Hockey has assisted in the academic, athletic and hockey development of over 600 players who have advanced to junior, collegiate and professional hockey. Since inception, 45 #TPHTrained student-athletes have been selected in the NHL Draft, while 280 have committed to the NCAA level – 189 of which are Division I. In addition, 99 players have been selected in the OHL Priority Selection and 353 have signed tenders or been drafted in the USHL and NAHL. While TPH is proud of its student-athletes who have achieved success on-the ice, it is the process of developing young men and women as people, first and foremost, that our world-class team of coaches and mentors take the most amount of pride in. While it is our responsibility to prepare each individual for success on the ice, it is our mission to prepare each and every individual for success in the ultimate game – the game of life! To learn more about TPH, visit www.totalpackagehockey.com.
TPH CoE student-athlete Lane Hutson commits to Boston University
Total Package Hockey is proud to congratulate Lane Hutson on his commitment to Boston University.
Hutson, a 2004 birth-year defenseman, is a student-athlete at the TPH Center of Excellence in Bloomfield, Mich.
“Playing Division I college hockey has been a goal of mine since I started to play,” Hutson said in a MiHockey.com article. “I picked BU because of the combination of outstanding academics, tradition and the long history of developing excellent hockey players and moving them on to the next level; players like Charlie McAvoy, Clayton Keller, Brady Tkachuk and Jack Eichel to name a few. Go Terriers!”
Hutson is in the midst of his first school year with the Center of Excellence; he moved to West Bloomfield this year to attend the CoE and play for the Honeybaked ’04 team coached by TPH’s Jimmy McGroarty.
“Training at TPH and going to CoE for school these past few months has played a huge part in my development,” Hutson said. “Getting to train with some of my teammates and some opponents on a daily basis keeps me challenged on the ice. The coaching staff at TPH is some of the best I have worked with. The school part is great because I don’t have to worry about missing school due to travel for hockey and can work at my own pace.”
He is the third TPH CoE student-athlete in the 2004 class to commit to a NCAA D1 school this season, joining classmates and Honeybaked teammates Hunter Brzustewicz (committed to Michigan) and Rutger McGroarty (committed to Notre Dame).
Nine TPH players win International Silver Stick Finals bantam title
Total Package Hockey is proud to congratulate the nine #TPHTrained players and two coaches who won an International Silver Stick Finals championship in the bantam age group this past weekend with their Honeybaked ’04 team.
TPH’s Chazz Ursini, Dario Sacino, Lane Hutson, Rocco Stolz, PJ Forgione, Rutger McGroarty, Brandon Wolfenbarger, Hunter Brzustewicz and Samuel Haid all earned gold medals as Honeybaked beat the Buffalo Jr. Sabres in the Silver Stick championship game Sunday evening in Port Huron.
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McGroarty was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player after posting 17 goals and 15 assists in six games; he recorded six goals and two assists in the 8-2 victory in the final contest. Hutson joined him on the All-Tournament Team list, as well.
Two TPH coaches were behind the bench, as well – the Honeybaked squad is led by TPH Center of Excellence coach/mentors Jimmy McGroarty and Matt Larke.
Noah Henry tendered by Aberdeen Wings of NAHL
Once Noah Henry wraps up high school, he’s off to the NAHL’s Aberdeen Wings in 2019-2020.
The longtime member of the Thunder hockey program and well-versed #TPHTrained player from Milton, Ga., has had a slew of hockey successes, and TPH is proud of how he has grown on and off the ice.
“I can’t thank Coaches Bowen, Rowe, Fairbanks, Kaminski and Marakovski and the entire Thunder organization enough for the training and support that I received the from the organization from 2012-2016, Henry said. “TPH and Thunder’s training and professionalism is outstanding. They gave me a solid foundation in skating, game play, and mental approach to the game that I am still using every day and will use as long as I play hockey.”
Check out Henry’s hockey accomplishments as we celebrate another success story from the TPH family.
- Played on Thunder Pee Wee and Bantam teams from 2012-2016
- In 2015-2016 was assistant captain on Thunder Bantam Major team with Coach Rowe
- Played with Thunder Bantam Major in U15 National Championship tournament in Anchorage, AK
- Selected for U14 and U15 USA National Camp
- Played in All-Star Game on TPH Selects team at 2016 World Selects Invitational
- Played on TPH Showdown in Motown teams for 5 years
- Officiated over 50 games as a Georgia Ice Official from 2011-2015
Jay Feiwell commits to Miami
Total Package Hockey is proud to congratulate former Thunder AAA player Jay Feiwell on his commitment to the Miami RedHawks.
Feiwell, currently in the midst of his third season with the Shreveport Mudbugs, is wearing the ‘C’ for his NAHL squad in Louisiana.
The Thunder product and left winger has recorded 28 points in 32 games for the Mudbugs this season, already surpassing last year’s career-best 17.
He’s not afraid of mixing things up, either – Feiwell has 103 penalty minutes on the season.
Feiwell skated in 13 playoff games for the Mudbugs in last year’s run to the NAHL championship; TPH wishes him and the rest of the Mudbugs luck in their title defense for the rest of 2018-19.
A native of Carmel, Ind., Feiwell is slated to suit up for head coach Enrico Blasi and the RedHawks next fall.
Southern New Hampshire University Wins NE10 Conference Championship
Congratulations to four Thunder hockey alums Dylan Sobczyk (96), Jake Cox (97), Kyle Galloway (97) and Cole Stewart (97) on being a part of Southern New Hampshire’s NE10 Conference Championship team.
13 #TPHTrained players selected in OHL Draft; nine from TPH OHL Cup team
Total Package Hockey is proud to congratulate and celebrate the 13 #TPHTrained players who were selected by Ontario Hockey League teams Saturday during the league’s annual OHL Priority Selection.
“Our TPH family is incredibly proud of these players for this outstanding recognition and opportunity,” said TPH owner Nathan Bowen. “The hard work is just beginning, but we know from their mindset and their character that they’re up to the challenge, and they will continue to make us proud at the next level – wherever that may be.”
Nine of the players who heard their names called were part of the TPH team that competed in the OHL Cup. Nearly half of the roster being selected in the OHL Draft just weeks after the event took place adds to the accomplishment list for the group, after they reached the quarterfinals of the prestigious tournament in March.
Meanwhile, five student-athletes from the TPH Detroit Center of Excellence were selected in the 2019 OHL draft, as well. Congrats to the following players:
TPH OHL Cup Team
Gibson Homer – Fox Motors – Owen Sound Attack
Austin Clark – Honeybaked – Guelph Storm
Ryan Humphrey – Honeybaked – Hamilton Bulldogs
Connor Miller – Honeybaked – Sault Ste. Mary Greyhounds
Sutter Muzzatti – Meijer – Windsor Spitfires
Riley Rosenthral – South Florida Hockey Academy – Mississauga Steelheads
Jared Mangen – Buffalo Regals – Peterborough Petes
Logan Heroux – Christian Brothers Academy – Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
Yuri Ushakov – CP Dynamo – Peterborough Petes
TPH CoE student-athletes
Ryan Humphrey – Honeybaked – Hamilton Bulldogs
Jack Stolicker – Compuware – Flint Firebirds
Finnegan Kilbride – Honeybaked – Hamilton Bulldogs
Eddie Shepler – Honeybaked – London Knights
Kevin Perrott – Oakland Jr. Grizzlies – North Bay Battalion
About Total Package Hockey: Founded in 2001, it is TPH’s vision to become the world leader in positively impacting the lives of student-athletes through the game of hockey. Through academics, mentorship and athletics, TPH prides itself on operating at a standard that exceeds expectations of student-athletes, families, coaches, advisors and all other entities of the hockey world. With platforms that include association management, elite prospects programs, tournaments and showcases, camps and clinics and its hallmark Center of Excellence academy model, Total Package Hockey has assisted in the academic, athletic and hockey development of over 600 players who have advanced to junior, collegiate and professional hockey. Since inception, 45 #TPHTrained student-athletes have been selected in the NHL Draft, while 280 have committed to the NCAA level – 189 of which are Division I. In addition, 99 players have been selected in the OHL Priority Selection and 353 have signed tenders or been drafted in the USHL and NAHL. While TPH is proud of its student-athletes who have achieved success on-the ice, it is the process of developing young men and women as people, first and foremost, that our world-class team of coaches and mentors take the most amount of pride in. While it is our responsibility to prepare each individual for success on the ice, it is our mission to prepare each and every individual for success in the ultimate game – the game of life! To learn more about TPH, visit www.totalpackagehockey.com.
Eight #TPHTrained players featured in ‘Michigan names to know’ list for OHL draft
Each spring, MiHockey produces a ‘Michigan names to know’ list for a particular birth-year heading into the OHL Priority Selection with the assistance and commentary of OHL scout Kevin Hess.
This year, eight of the players on the list are of the #TPHTrained variety.
Five attend the TPH Center of Excellence in Bloomfield, while three others competed for the TPH team at the recent OHL Cup.
TPH wishes these players, and the rest of the ’03 class, the best of luck heading into Saturday’s OHL draft.
Center of Excellence student-athletes
Ryan Humphrey (Honeybaked U16) – Smaller, highly skilled winger that plays with a bit of an edge. Shows no problem going to the tough areas. Good skater who has very good edge control. Does a good job of shifting his weight and changing speeds to gain time and space. Has a quick release, showing a good scoring touch. Sees the ice well and playing the puck possession style of game that teams crave.
NHL Player he reminds me of: Mitch Marner
Kevin Perrott (Oakland Jr. Grizzlies U15) – The most improved player I have watched this season, especially in terms of his skating. Protects the puck well. Good shot with a quick release. Plays a very unselfish game, doing what it takes for his team to win.
NHL Player he reminds me of: Tom Wilson
Eddie Shepler (Honeybaked U16) – Powerful skating forward who can play all three forward positions. Gets up to top speed quickly and plays with pace. Plays an honest 200-foot game. Competes at a high level. Heavy shot with a quick release.
NHL Player he reminds me of: Matthew Tkachuk
Nicholas Sofikitis (Compuware U16) – Puck-moving style defenseman that plays with some jam to his game. Competes at a high level. Has the skating and skill set to escape pressure. Makes strong outlets.
NHL Player he reminds me of: Torey Krug
Jack Stolicker (Compuware U16) – Good skating forward, with a powerful stride. Tough to contain once he gets going. Is good on the cycle, protecting the puck and getting it to the net. Possesses a heavy shot, with a quick release. Uses size and skill effectively to make plays on the rush and off the cycle.
NHL Player he reminds me of: Nathan MacKinnon
OHL Cup participants
Gibson Homer (Fox Motors U16) – Athletic goaltender with a strong fundamental base. Moves well in and around his crease. Controls rebounds well. Plays a cool, calm game, with a quiet confidence.
NHL Player he reminds me of: Carey Price
Connor Miller (Honeybaked U15) – Good skater with good balance and knee bend that allows him to maintain a top speed for an extended period of time. Does a nice job of using his edge work and skill to create time and space off the rush. Has a scoring touch around the net. Can score goals in a variety of ways. Has a heavy shot, with a quick release that allows him to score from beyond the tops of the circles. Also has the skill and strength to score the gritty goals at the net front. Is learning to play on the defensive side of the puck and has shown improvement in this area as the season has progressed.
NHL Player he reminds me of: Blake Wheeler
Sutter Muzzatti (Meijer U15) – Raw prospect that has the physical tools to be an effective power forward at the next level. Has improved in almost every aspect of his game throughout the season. Competes at a high level, doing a good job of winning his 1-on-1 puck battles. Has a heavy shot with multiple release points. Has shown good touch from tops of the circles down. Has solid puck skills that have continued to evolve over the course of the year.
NHL Player he reminds me of: Brian Boyle