MCLA-A 2008 Outlook: Group 3

[Zamboni_Driver]

DISCLAIMER:
- Information reguarding eligibility and points was taken from the www.mcla.us website, the MCLA All-American Awards, and individual conference awards (excluding honorable mention).
- Without question there will be mistakes in this document. I encourage people to post corrections, or PM them to me.
- Grouping were based on the final 2007 MCLA poll, purely for organizational purposes only
- As new information becomes available or is posted, I will update the original post. I intend for this to be a working document.

NOTES:
- Format = Team Name (Overall Record, Conference Record)
- Format = Name[Points]<MCLA AA Award>. So “Smith[50] <3rd>” meant Smith marked 50 pts and was named to the MCLA All-American third team.
- Defensemen and FOS are indicated only if they were provided MCLA or individual conference awards
- “?” next to a players name indicates they have remaining eligibility, but their return to the program in 2008 is under question (i.e. graduated).
- Coaches are encouraged to post an 8-10 sentence 2008 outlook summary, that highlights their expectations for returning players and rookies.


Georgia Tech (8-5, 3-2) {T25: 7 GFA, 8 GAA}-
Lose 6 seniors overall (2O/2D/2G). Return top 3 scorers (Weideman[36], Simmer[30], del Pozzo[26], with 3 more marking atleast 10 pts. Lose Algozer<1st> and Beckman at defense, but return 6 defensemen. Lose senior goalie Babcock (70% save percentage).

2008 Schedule: http://gt.ialax.com/index.php?section=schedule

Cal Poly (10-6, 3-1) {T25: 8 GFA, 10 GAA}–
Lose 4 seniors overall (3O/1D). Lose Reilly[35], but return 3 of top 4 scorers (Kweller[54], Mason[49], Anderson[32]) with 4 more marking atleast 10 pts. Lose Vik(LSM), but return Govan and 10 defensemen. In goal, return Hatfield who finished his junior year with a 54% save percentage.

2008 Schedule: http://www.cplax.com/schedule.html

Illinois (10-7, 6-1) – {T25: 7 GFA, 11 GAA}
Lose 5 seniors overall (3O/2D). Return top 4 of 5 scorers (O’Malley[51], Black[41] <3rd>, Dodson[38], Valencia[31], with 5 more marking more than 10 pts. Lose Schnitzer [42]. Return all starting defense except Arendt. In goal, return Rakoczy who finished his freshman year with a 67% save percentage.

Notables: EDIT: Based on Coach Steven's post and website roster Schnitzer [42] is no longer with team. Gain 1 HS AA - Pfiffner(A)[Glenbrook South, IL]

2008 Schedule:
http://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/de ... ormat=List

Simon Fraser (9-2, 5-1) {T25: 8 GFA, 20 GAA}-
Lose 1 senior overall (1O). Lose top scorer Christians[46] <2nd> and Crowly[44], return 3 of top 5 scorers (Towner[46], Manning[39], Ripley[28]), with 5 more marking atleast 10 pts. Return all defense. In goal, lose Manson who finished his freshman year with a 57% save percentage

Notables: 2008 website roster lacks Crowly and Manson. Have 1 freshman goalie listed

2008 Schedule: http://www.pncll.com/team-uslmdia.cfm?s ... teamid=131

Texas (12-6, 6-0) {T25: 9 GFA, 10 GAA}–
Lose 1 senior overall (1O). Return top 3 scorers (Kroviak[51], McCloud[48], Nix[40]), with 4 more marking atleast 10 pts. Return Leiss, Sukholusksky, and Atherton, with 6 additional defensemen. In goal, return Wilen who finished his sophomore year with a 53% save percentage.

Notables: Gain 1 HS AA - Branch(A)[St. Marks, TX]

2008 Schedule: http://www.utlacrosse.com/


IF YOU FEEL YOUR TEAM SHOULD BE OR WILL BE IN THE TOP 25 IN 2008, PLEASE POST YOUR OUTLOOK IN A SIMILAR STYLE AS ABOVE

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The following team(s) were submitted for consideration (summary reformated to fit current style) -

Washington (5-5, 3-3) {T25: 10 GFA, 20 GAA}-
Lose 3 seniors overall (2O/1D). Return Top 2 of 3 scorers (both freshman in '07 - Sonkin[39], Forsyth[29]) with 2 more marking atleast 20pts, and 2 more marking atleast 10pts. . Lose Johns[29] to transfer. Lose Arate (LSM), but return 10 defensemen. In goal return Maack, who finished his junior year with a 51% save percentage.

Notables: Return Nick Tierney(M) who was '05 PNCLL 1st team, Gain 1 HS AA - Cramer (M)[Oregon]

Chapman (8-7, 5-0) {T25: 10 GFA, 11 GAA}-
*New Head Coach Mike Wood*
Lose 4 seniors overall (3O/1D). Return Top 4 scorers (Clayton[41], Farinelli[33], Mills[32], Lawson[29]) with 1 more marking atleast 20pts, and 3 more marking atleast 10pts. Lose Guevara, but return 6 defensemen. In goal return 2 juniors who saw considerable action each, specifically Kho (49% save percentage) and Kirkpatrick (51% save percentage).

Natables: Gain 1 HS AA - Halvorsen (D) (Oregon). Gain transfers from Colorado: Gennuso (A), Small (M), Witcomb (D)

2008 Schedule: www.chaptownlax.com

Montana (15-4, 10-0)
*New Head Coach Kevin Flynn*
* 2007 DII National Champions *
Lose 3 seniors overall (2D, 1O). Return top 5 scorers (Cameron[64]<3rd>, Hall[53]<1st>, Ault[48], Bohnen[41],Delius[26]) with 7 marking at least 10 pts. Return FOS McCarthy<2nd> and goalie Connery<1st> along with 5 defenders.

Notables: return goalie Gilbert Thompson ('05 PNCLL-B Finals MVP, H.M. All-America) and transfers Sulzbacher (Ohio Wesleyn, D) and Keck (Rutgers, A/M)

[Zamboni_Driver]

UPDATE: Teams gaining High School All-Americans have been identified in specific teams "Notables" section.

[Sonny]

Thanks Zamboni_Driver!

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We hope to get this list accurate and up to date for publication as part of a future main news article on the site.

[UofMLaxGoalie11]

I played on the same summer league team as the FOS/D middie for Illinois this year. He was great. He would frequently will the ball where he wanted on faceoffs and was very comforting to see on defense. He had a great head on him and was always where he needed to be. Look for him to help out their team this season.

[A.J. Stevens]

Illinois Key Returning Players
Illinois returns four All America honorees and six 1st team All-GRLC honorees
Stephen Black, Jr, Mid (60g, 22a in 2 seasons) 3rd Team AA - 2007, 1st Team All-GRLC 06' & 07', GRLC Offensive Player of The Year 07'

Andrew Kohl, Sr, Mid, (78g, 19a in 3 seasons) HM AA - 2006, 1st Team All-GRLC 2005 & 2006

Doug Sutherland, Jr, FOGO (87% Face Off) HM AA - 2007, 1st team all GRLC 06' & 07'

Eric Rakoczy, So, Goal (Save % .673, GA Avg. 6.12) HM AA 2007, 1st Team All-GRLC

Joe Dodson, Sr, Att (83g, 54a in 3 seasons) 1st Team All-GRLC 04' & 07'

Joe O'Malley, Jr, Att (25g, 54a in 2 seasons) 1st team All-GRLC 07'

[Zamboni_Driver]

Now that many teams are in full fall ball swing, I was wondering if any coaches would provide a "Coach's Outlook".

Simply a look at returning players, expectations from rookies, key improvements, schedule and key games, etc.

You can either post it, or PM me and I'll add it to each team's section above.

Any takers?

[Zamboni_Driver]

Updated: Washington Huskies summary was provided by a team affiliated person and added above.

[Dan Wishengrad]

Simon Fraser also lost Middies Crowley (transferred to DI Stony Brook) and Corrigan (signed pro contract; MCLA ineligible), and LSM Genereaux (taking year off) according to coaches' report at league meeting.

[Troy Hood]

I hear that the Clan has an exceptional young talent from Duncan, BC in goal this year. Has anyone seen him this fall?

[Dan Wishengrad]

I saw him last year (if it's the same Goalie), and UW Head Coach Wilmot saw him more recently. The kid is flat-out phenomenal. Clansmen re-loading with more Frosh stars off the provincial and select U-19 teams. SFU could be vastly improved in '08.

[tiki monster]

I saw him play up in victoria in August. He should find himself on the all-pncll list somewhere this spring.

[Troy Hood]

A few of my guys played with Dean Stewart on the Jr. A Timbermen. I understand he's quite the forward in box.

I'm well aware of what he can do and am anxious to see the Clan down in St. Charles this March!

Coach Cathrea and Coach Hoskins should have an excellent team this spring! Best of luck, gentlemen. See you in March!

[Zamboni_Driver]

UPDATE: Each Team's Regular Season Goals For Average (GFA) and Goals Against Average (GAA) against TOP 25 competition has been posted after team record.

Remember TOP 25 is frozen after the game is played in this outlook. If there are any mistakes please PM me.

[gobblerlax05]

how about this guys the hokies snag 2nd team alll TENNESSEE state goalie jason daniel from memphis university school, esplsa mvp nominee Brett Merrill from grat valley highs chool who set theschools alltime leading scorer and of course set the school record for points in a carrer! a carrer and help lead his seniors and his school to a top a top ten ranking in the state first time tprogram has ever done that!

[Zamboni_Driver]

UPDATED: Chapman outlook has been added