DU Recruits Shine In USHL/NHL Prospects Game

(above) DU recruit Garrett Gamez assisted on the game winning goal in the USHL/NHL Prospects Game last night

Two of DU's most promising forward recruits, Garrett Gamez and Trevor Moore, participated in the 2013 USHL/NHL Prospects Game last night in Muskegon, Michigan.  Gamez & Moore helped Team West to a 2-1 victory over Team East.

Gamaz assisted on the game winning goal. 

 

Jason Cotton gave the West a 2-0 lead 1:53 into the second when he took a no-look pass from Tri-City teammate Gamez in the high slot and ripped a shot into the top left corner past East starting goalie Charlie Lindgren of the Sioux Falls Stampede.

"We had a good forecheck going on that goal, and I got a great pass from Gammer," said Cotton, who is bound for Northeastern University in the fall of 2014.

Many scouts and collegiate representatives were on hand to witness the second annual Top Prospects Game.

2013 Recruiting Class Updated Stats

D Matt Van Voorhis (Sioux Falls, USHL) - 34 gms, 3 goals, 13 assists

F Brad Hawkinson (Lincoln Stars, USHL) - 30 gms, 6 goals, 2 assists

F Landon Smith (Chicago, USHL) - 30 games, 10 goals, 5 assists

F Connor Chatham (Omaha, USHL) - 37 games, 13 goals, 12 assists

F Ray Pigozzi (Chicago, USHL) - 34 games, 6 goals, 16 assists

D Will Butcher (U.S. Under-18) - 37 games, 7 goals, 13 assists

F Cody DePourcq (Penticton, BCHL) - 41 games, 7 goal, 8 assists

F Trevor Moore (Tri-Cities, USHL) 35 games, 15 goals, 23 assists

D Gage Ausmus (U.S. Under-18) 36 games, 7 assists

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2014 Recruiting Class Updated Stats

F Tyler Pham (Indiana Ice, USHL) - 38 games, 3 goals, 12 assists

F Jared Fiegl (U.S. Under-17) 35 games, 4 goals, 9 assists

F Garrett Gamez (Tri-Cities, USHL) 30 games, 6 goals, 5 assists

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2015 Recruiting Class Updated Stats

F Dylan Gambrell (Dubuque, USHL) 31 games, 5 goal, 13 assists

Two DU Recruits Named To USHL Prospects Game

(above) Trevor Moore is averaging over a point a game for the Tri-Cities Storm

Two of the 40 players selected for the 2013 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game are University of Denver recruits. Californians Garrett Gamez and Trevor Moore will play in the January 23rd game. 

It is the second season for the event, which will showcase many of the top players in the USHL who are eligible for the 2013 NHL Draft. The selection process was completed in cooperation with USHL general managers, NHL scouts and team personnel, and NHL Central Scouting.

2013 Recruiting Class Updated Stats

D Matt Van Voorhis (Sioux Falls, USHL) - 31 gms, 3 goals, 10 assists

F Brad Hawkinson (Lincoln Stars, USHL) - 25 gms, 5 goals, 2 assists

F Landon Smith (Chicago, USHL) - 30 games, 10 goals, 5 assists

F Connor Chatham (Omaha, USHL) - 32 games, 10 goals, 11 assists

F Ray Pigozzi (Chicago, USHL) - 28 games, 5 goals, 14 assists

D Will Butcher (U.S. Under-18) - 32 games, 6 goals, 12 assists

F Cody DePourcq (Penticton, BCHL) - 36 games, 5 goal, 7 assists

F Trevor Moore (Tri-Cities, USHL) 33 games, 14 goals, 20 assists

D Gage Ausmus (U.S. Under-18) 31 games, 6 assists

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2014 Recruiting Class Updated Stats

F Tyler Pham (Indiana Ice, USHL) - 33 games, 3 goals, 11 assists

F Jared Fiegl (U.S. Under-17) 31 games, 4 goals, 8 assists

F Garrett Gamez (Tri-Cities, USHL) 27 games, 6 goals, 4 assists

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2015 Recruiting Class Updated Stats

F Dylan Gambrell (Dubuque, USHL) 27 games, 4 goal, 12 assists

DU Recruiting News & Notes

NHL Central Scouting released their preliminary rankings of players in each top junior league in both North America and Europe, eligible for the 2013 NHL Draft. Three University of Denver recruits were mentioned in the USHL's Top 25; #15 Trevor Moore, #20 Will Butcher & #21 Garrett Gamez.

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DU recruit Garrett Gamez was profiled in StormHockey.com. Gamez [5'11 180 lbs. Chino Hills, CA] fulfilled his lifelong dream when he committed to play college hockey at the University of Denver. 

“When I was eight years old I actually went to a tournament in Denver, and I just always loved it there. After nationals this year I visited New Hampshire, Northeastern, Colorado College and Denver. After I went to Denver, my mind was made up. It’s where I wanted to go since I was a little kid, and I was so blessed to get a full scholarship. That meant a ton to me and my family.”

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University of Denver hockey alum Scott McConnell, who is the head coach of the USHL Chicago Steel, announced that the Steel have acquired DU recruit Landon Smith [5'10 181 lbs. Greenwood Village, CO] from the Cedar Rapids Roughriders.  The move should net Smith more ice time and scoring opportunities.

2013 Recruiting Class Updated Stats
D Matt Van Voorhis (Sioux Falls, USHL) - 16 games, 2 goal, 7 assists
F Brad Hawkinson (Lincoln Stars, USHL) - 14 games, 3 goals, 1 assist
F Landon Smith (Chicago, USHL) - 15 games, 5 goals, 2 assists
F Connor Chatham (Omaha, USHL) - 17 games, 7 goals, 4 assists
F Ray Pigozzi (Chicago, USHL) - 12 games, 1 goal, 8 assists
D Will Butcher (U.S. Under-18) - 21 games, 3 goals, 10 assists
F Cody DePourcq (Penticton, BCHL) - 23 games, 1 goal, 5 assists
F Trevor Moore (Tri-Cities, USHL) 17 games, 8 goals, 10 assists
D Gage Ausmus (U.S. Under-18) 20 games, 2 assists

2014 Recruiting Class Updated Stats
F Tyler Pham (Indiana Ice, USHL) - 17 games, 7 assists
F Jared Fiegl (U.S. Under-17) 16 games, 4 goals, 5 assists
F Garrett Gamez (Tri-Cities, USHL) 17 games, 4 goals, 3 assists

2015 Recruiting Class Updated Stats
F Dylan Gambrell (Dubuque, USHL) 15 games, 1 goal, 4 assist

DU Recruit Drafted In 1st Round Of USHL Draft

DU recruit Garrett Gamez [6'0" 170 lbs.] a right winger from Los Angeles was selected in the first round of the USHL Draft today with the 8th overall selection by the Tri-Cities Storm.  Gamez will attend the University of Denver in 2014.  

Gamez turned down an opportunity to play in the USHL this past season, so that he could continue developing in California.

“We are thrilled to get Garrett,” said Storm GM/Head Coach Josh Hauge. “He was a player we tried to add around Christmas this past season, but he was a loyal kid to the team he was playing with (Jr. Kings U16).  We are excited that we are getting a character individual to come in and be a solid contributor right away.”

Next season he'll be Tri-Cities teammates with fellow Californian and DU recruit Trevor Moore.

Another 2014 recruit Dylan Gambrell [5’10, 154 lbs.] was selected with the 11th overall pick in the first round of the USHL Futures Draft by the Dubuque Fighting Saints earlier this month. Gambrell is from Seattle but spent this past season playing AAA hockey in Denver for the Colorado Thunderbirds.

DU recruit Connor Chatham was selected in the 3rd round by Omaha Lancers, but its not known if he will play for the USNDT Under 18 Team next season.

2013 Recruiting Class
F Matt Van Voorhis (Sioux Falls, USHL)
F Tyler Pham (Indiana Ice, USHL)
F Brad Hawkinson (Lincoln Stars, USHL)
F Landon Smith (Cedar Rapids, USHL)
F Connor Chatham (U.S. Under-17)
F Ray Pigozzi (Chicago, USHL)
D Will Butcher (U.S. Under-17)
F Cody DePourcq (Penticton, BCHL)
F Trevor Moore (Tri-Cities, USHL)

2014 Recruiting Class
F Jared Fiegl (Colorado Rampage, U-16)
D Gage Ausmus (U.S. Under-17)
F Dylan Gambrell (Colorado Thunderbirds, AAA)
F Garrett Gamez (Tri-Cities, USHL)

DU Snags California Recruit Garrett Gamez

Chris Heisenberg's Recruiting Website has announced that talented Los Angeles forward Garrett Gamez [6'0" 170 lbs.] will attend the University of Denver in 2014.  Gamez has been considered one of the top junior forwards in California since he was 12 years old.

Gamez turned down an opportunity to play in the USHL this season, so that he could continue developing in California.

2012 Recruiting Class
D Dakota Mermis (Green Bay, USHL)
F Garrett Allen (Des Moines, USHL)
D Nolan Zajac (Omaha, USHL)
F Quentin Shore (U.S. Under-18)
F Grant Arnold (Green Bay, USHL)
F Gabe Levin (Fairbanks, NAHL)

2013 Recruiting Class
F Matt Van Voorhis (Sioux Falls, USHL)
F Tyler Pham (Indiana Ice, USHL)
F Brad Hawkinson (Lincoln Stars, USHL)
F Landon Smith (Cedar Rapids, USHL)
F Connor Chatham (U.S. Under-17)
F Ray Pigozzi (Chicago, USHL)
D Will Butcher (U.S. Under-17)
F Cody DePourcq (Penticton, BCHL)
F Trevor Moore (Tri-Cities, USHL)

2014 Recruiting Class
F Jared Fiegl (Colorado Rampage, U-16)
D Gage Ausmus (U.S. Under-17)
F Dylan Gambrell (Colorado Thunderbirds, AAA)
F Garrett Gamez (LA Selects, AAA)