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Eleven #TPHTrained players selected in 2019 NHL Draft
Total Package Hockey is proud to congratulate the 11 #TPHTrained players who heard their names called during the 2019 NHL Draft.
Headlined by two TPH Center of Excellence alums, players who participated with OHL Cup and World Select Invite TPH teams and/or skated in TPH training programs were featured in five of the seven rounds Friday and Saturday in Vancouver.
“We are incredibly excited to celebrate these #TPHTrained players and recognize their latest accomplishment – one that most hockey players can only dream of,” said TPH CEO Nathan Bowen. “Being drafted by an NHL franchise is a remarkable honor, and a major step in the ultimate goal of playing professional hockey. They’ve earned this, and we can’t wait to see where they go from here.”
In the first round, Johnny Beecher was selected at No. 30 overall by the Boston Bruins. Beecher, a forward with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program Under-18 Team, played for the TPH team at the OHL Cup in 2017.
The second round featured the first of two TPH Center of Excellence alums being selected, as Arthur Kaliyev was claimed by the Los Angeles Kings. Kaliyev, who attended the Center of Excellence in Detroit before joining the Hamilton Bulldogs for the 2017-18 OHL season, racked up 51 goals and 51 assists for 102 points in 67 sophomore-season games.
Shortly after the Kaliyev selection, Egor Afanasyev heard his name called by the Nashville Predators. Afanasyev, a standout forward for the Muskegon Lumberjacks, played for the same TPH team at the OHL Cup as Beecher.
Flint Firebirds defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok was claimed at No. 52 overall. TPH Detroit’s Matt Larke served as a skills coach for the Firebirds in 2018-19, thus bringing TPH training to the OHL franchise in Flint.
Nick Robertson was selected one pick later; the Peterborough Petes forward registered 55 points in 54 games this past season. Robertson played for the TPH squad at the World Selects Invite in 2015-16.
In the fourth round, Center of Excellence alum Hunter Skinner was selected by the New York Rangers. The 2018-19 campaign marked his first full season of USHL play, and Skinner racked up 22 points from the blue line during his time with the Muskegon Lumberjacks and Lincoln Stars. Along with attending the Detroit CoE, Skinner played on the OHL Cup team in 2017, and he attends the TPH 8 Week Progression Program in the offseason.
Next up was Mason Millman, who was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers. Millman skates for the Saginaw Spirit, which utilizes TPH training during practices with TPH director of player development Brandon Naurato.
Later in the fourth round, the Vancouver Canucks picked Ethan Keppen, who plays for the Flint Firebirds and trained with Larke.
In the fifth round, Logan Neaton was claimed by the Winnipeg Jets. Neaton played for Michigan Hockey Advancement during his high school hockey days in Metro Detroit. He has also participated in the 8 Week Progression Program.
Rounding out the #TPHTrained contingent were Spirit forwards Nicholas Porco (fifth round) and Cole Coskey (seventh round), Saginaw Spirit players who trained with Naurato this past season.
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.
Nine #TPHTrained players invited to World Junior Summer Showcase
Total Package Hockey is proud to congratulate the nine #TPHTrained players who have received invitations from USA Hockey to participate in the World Junior Summer Showcase.
The Summer Showcase, which returns to Plymouth, Mich., after taking place in Lake Placid last summer, serves as an annual kick-off event for the World Junior selection process. Canada, Finland and Sweden will join Team USA in a series of games at USA Hockey Arena from July 26 through Aug. 3.
Five of the players on the U.S. roster are TPH Center of Excellence alums, while four others have taken part in TPH programs during their careers.
“The whole 2000/2001 birth-year group will always hold a special place in the hearts of our TPH family – especially my own,” said TPH director of player development Brandon Naurato. “They were the first group of young men to lead the Center of Excellence and set the bar for the future student-athletes.
“I am extremely honored to have had the opportunity to help them grow as people and players over the years, and I’m always amazed at the success they continue to have on and off the ice.”
Congrats to the following #TPHTrained players:
Drew DeRidder – Michigan State – TPH CoE
Christian Krygier – Michigan State – TPH CoE
Arthur Kaliyev – Hamilton Bulldogs – TPH CoE
Blade Jenkins – Saginaw Spirit – TPH CoE
Bode Wilde – Saginaw Spirit – TPH CoE
John Gruden – 8 Week Progression Program
Alec Regula – 8 Week Progression Program, OHL Cup team
John Beecher – OHL Cup team
Nick Robertson – World Selects Invite team
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.
29 #TPHTrained Drafted or Tendered following NAHL Draft
The 2019 NAHL Draft took place on Tuesday, June 4th where we are proud to announce 10 #TPHTrained players were selected. In addition, 18 more #TPHTrained players have been tendered for the upcoming NAHL season to this point.
Draft Position – Player – Draft Team – TPH Program
No. 38 – Kyle Kawamura – Corpus Christi Ice Rays – Thunder AAA & 8-Week Program
No. 70 – Bobby Burns – Springfield Jr. Blues – Center of Excellence & 8-Week Program
No. 105 – Cannon Green – Maine Nordiques – Center of Excellence & OHL Cup
No. 161 – Owen Kelly – Corpus Christi Ice Rays – 8-Week Program
No. 171 – Ryan Sorkin – Shreveport Mudbugs – OHL Cup
No. 187 – Owen Michaels – Chippewa Steel – 8-Week Program
No. 223 – Josh Deluca – Shreveport Mudbugs – 8-Week Program
No. 230 – Riley Stuart – Johnstown Tomahawks – WSI
No. 308 – Michael Mercurio – Johnstown Tomahawks – OHL Cup
The #TPHTrained players to this point that have signed tenders going into the NAHL 2019-2020 season are:
Player – TPH Program
Billy Simms – Lonestar Brahmas – Center of Excellence & 8-Week Program
Brendan Murphy – Michigan Hockey Advancement
Bryce Kallen – Michigan Hockey Advancement
Carter Korpi – 8-Week Program & Michigan Hockey Advancement
Chuck Bay – Thunder AAA
Colin Kerchoff – 8-Week Program
Dalton Norris – Center of Excellence & 8-Week Program
Davis Goukler – Thunder AAA & 8-Week Program
Griffon Sanom – Center of Excellence, Michigan Hockey Advancement, & 8-Week Program
Hunter Longhi – WSI
Jack Hillman – Center of Excellence
Joe McCollum – Center of Excellence
John Druskinis – Michigan Hockey Advancement & OHL Cup
Mitch Morris – Michigan Hockey Advancement & 8-Week Program
Ryan Kerchoff – 8-Week Program
Ryan Waltman – Center of Excellence
Tim Erkkila – Michigan Hockey Advancement & 8-Week Program
Trent Grimshaw – Center of Excellence
Trevor Russell – Thunder AAA, OHL Cup & 8-Week Program
To read more about the NAHL Draft click here.
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.
47 #TPHTrained Players Make USHL 30-Man Protected and Affiliate Lists for the 2019-20 Season
On September 1st the United States Hockey League (USHL) and its Member Clubs announced Sunday the 30-man protected and affiliate lists for the 2019-20 season. We are proud of our 47 #TPHTrained players that have secured a spot on one of these rosters. We will be cheering on the following players as they work hard over the next few weeks to secure their spot on the 30-man protected list:
Cedar Rapids
Max Sasson – Detroit CoE/8-Week Summer
Nate Hanley – WSI
Chicago
Jacob Badal – Detroit 8-Week Program
Josh Doan – WSI
Mathieu De St. Phalle – Detroit CoE
Des Moines
Cameron Rowe – OHL Cup
Christian Stoever – Detroit CoE/8-Week Summer
Michael Mancinelli – Detroit CoE/8-Week Summer
Nick Andrews – 8-Week Summer
Tiernan Shoudy – 8-Week Summer
Dubuque
Luke Robinson – Nashville Jr Preds/8-Week Program
Riley Rosenthal – OHL Cup
Ben Schultheis – 8-Week Summer/Nashville Jr. Predators
Hunter Longhi – WSI
Ryan Beck – Detroit CoE/8 Week Program
Thomas Middleton – 8-Week Summer
Fargo
Zach Faremouth – Detroit CoE/8-Week Program
Green Bay
Camden Thiesing – Nashville Jr Predators/8 Week Program
Dylan Moulton – Nashville Jr. Predators /Nashville CoE/OHL Cup
Dylan Wendt – Detroit CoE/OHL Cup/WSI
Xan Gurney – Detroit CoE
Lincoln
Dalton Norris – Detroit CoE/8 Week Program
Madison
Cole Kodsi – Nashville Jr Predators /8 Week Program
Davis Pennington – Detroit CoE/8 Week Summer/OHL Cup
Stephen Davis – Nashville Jr Predators /8 Week Program
Muskegon
Tanner Kelly – Detroit CoE
Bennett Barnes – 8-Week Summer
Kienan Draper – 8-Week Summer
Nick Donofrio – OHL Cup
Ryan Humphrey – Detroit CoE/8-Week Summer/OHL Cup
Ryan Mcinchak – 8-Week Summer
Ryan Sorkin – OHL Cup
Sutter Muzzati – OHL Cup
Omaha
Hunter Carrick – OHL Cup
Kyle Kawamura – Nashville Jr. Predators
Sioux City
Sam Antenucci – 8-Week Summer
Sioux Falls
Joe Blackley – OHL Cup
Ryan Sullivan – 8 Week Program
Victor Mancini – 8-Week Summer
Tri-City
Luke Buss – Detroit CoE
Mitchell Miller – Detroit CoE/WSI
Mathew Knies – WSI
Nick Sofikitis – Detroit CoE/8 Week Summer/WSI
Waterloo
Ethan Szmagaj – 8-Week Summer
Logan Stein – Nashville Jr. Predators
Youngstown
Josh Deluca – 8-Week Summer
John Larkin – 8-Week Summer
TPH Center of Excellence Student Athletes Earn Spots on USHL 30-Man Protected Lists
DUBUQUE FIGHTING SAINTS
Ryan Beck | TPH Center of Excellence – Detroit
TRI-CITY STORM
Luke Buss | TPH Center of Excellence – Detroit
Nick Sofikitis | TPH Center of Excellence – Detroit
Mitchell Miller | TPH Center of Excellence – Detroit
CHICAGO STEEL
FARGO FORCE
GREEN BAY GAMBLERS
Xan Gurney | TPH Center of Excellence – Detroit
Dylan Moulton | TPH Center of Excellence – Nashville
Dylan Wendt | TPH Center of Excellence – Detroit
MUSKEGON LUMBERJACKS
Tanner Kelly | TPH Center of Excellence – Detroit
LINCOLN STARS
MADISON CAPITOLS
CEDAR RAPIDS ROUGH RIDERS
DES MOINES BUCCANEERS
Christian Stoever | TPH Center of Excellence – Detroit
Michael Mancinelli | TPH Center of Excellence – Detroit
17 NJP Alumni Participated in NAHL Showcase
Last weekend was the 7th annual North American Hockey League (NAHL) Showcase at the Super Rink in Blaine, Minnesota. All 26 NAHL teams were present and we are excited to see 17 of our Nashville Jr. Predators alumni competing in the showcase. Below is the alumni who competed in the showcase:
ABOUT THE NAHL SHOWCASE
During the 2018-19 season, a record total of 351 NAHL players made NCAA commitments, with 232 (66%) of those being NCAA Division I commitments. The NAHL Showcase plays a big role in that success, with dozens of players each season earning an NCAA Division I opportunity during and following their participation in the event.
“The NAHL Showcase is the Greatest Show on Ice and truly representative of why the NAHL is the League of Opportunity. Our mission each season is to continue to set the bar higher and higher and the 2019 NAHL Showcase will be no different. There is simply no other event like this that brings together the number of scouts that we see during the five days and we look forward to seeing a new crop of players and talent showcase their skills,” said NAHL Commissioner and President Mark Frankenfeld.
The NAHL Showcase attracts over 9,000 people in overall attendance, including more than 350 professional, college and junior scouts. For scouting purposes, the NAHL Showcase is the premier event of its kind and is a yearly gathering for every NCAA program and NHL team as they get their first look at some of the best and brightest hockey talent North America has to offer. For more information on the NAHL Showcase including schedule, ticket prices, hotels, rental cars and arena information, visit nahl.com/showcase