From: Chilliwack Times by Adam Chafe
That huge sigh of relief you may of heard this week while wondering around the University of Denver campus most assuredly came from the hockey offices in the Ritchie Center. Drew Shore is going to be playing college hockey in 2009.
Shore confirmed today he won't be playing for the WHL Chilliwack Bruins. Instead the talented 17 year old will return to the U.S. National Development team before heading off to the University of Denver to pursue college hockey.
The 6-foot-2 centre would have bolstered a Bruins lineup that move on without last season's WHL scoring leader Mark Santorelli.
Shore's a very skilled playmaking right winger. He's described as a gifted passer who plays with a physical edge. At 6-2 185 and still growing, he should be able to make an instant contribution to the DU hockey program.
Shore led the U.S. National Under-17 Team with 25 assists last season, while ranking second on the team with 38 points. The forward also netted three shorthanded markers, good for second on the squad.
According to a previous posting in Mike Chamber's Blog, Shore's arrival on campus means that DU is the frontrunner to land Nick Shore, Drew's talented younger brother, perhaps in the recruiting classes of 2010, 2011 or 2012 depending on development, size and high school graduation.
Shore confirmed today he won't be playing for the WHL Chilliwack Bruins. Instead the talented 17 year old will return to the U.S. National Development team before heading off to the University of Denver to pursue college hockey.
The 6-foot-2 centre would have bolstered a Bruins lineup that move on without last season's WHL scoring leader Mark Santorelli.
Shore's a very skilled playmaking right winger. He's described as a gifted passer who plays with a physical edge. At 6-2 185 and still growing, he should be able to make an instant contribution to the DU hockey program.
Shore led the U.S. National Under-17 Team with 25 assists last season, while ranking second on the team with 38 points. The forward also netted three shorthanded markers, good for second on the squad.
According to a previous posting in Mike Chamber's Blog, Shore's arrival on campus means that DU is the frontrunner to land Nick Shore, Drew's talented younger brother, perhaps in the recruiting classes of 2010, 2011 or 2012 depending on development, size and high school graduation.
DU's Recruiting Classes
2009
D William Wrenn (U.S. Under-17)
D Matt Donovan (Cedar Rapids, USHL)
D Paul Phillips (Cedar Rapids, USHL)
G Adam Murray (U.S. under-17)
F Drew Shore (U.S. Under-18)
F Shawn Ostrow (Camose, AJHL) (or 2010 class)
2010
F Jason Zucker (U.S. Under-17)
2009
D William Wrenn (U.S. Under-17)
D Matt Donovan (Cedar Rapids, USHL)
D Paul Phillips (Cedar Rapids, USHL)
G Adam Murray (U.S. under-17)
F Drew Shore (U.S. Under-18)
F Shawn Ostrow (Camose, AJHL) (or 2010 class)
2010
F Jason Zucker (U.S. Under-17)
4 comments:
Wow you get to watch him for a grand total of one season. Congrats!
444...one year is better than none, homeboy. The elite players turn pro early. That's part of the deal, jack. Not the first and won't be the last DU to do so.
Hey 444 Who you going to be watching? I bet he stays more than one year.
all depends on where and what round he's drafted in. If a team like Buffalo or Chicago drafts him it could be a 1 year deal, but if a team like the Rangers or Avs take him it could be a 2-3 year tenure.
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