Recruit Update ▲ Top ‘00 Prospect Jeremy Davidson Commits to UMass

Despite the fact that they’ve only been on the job for a few months and have yet to register a win for UMass, Greg Carvel and his staff are doing a good job of convincing high profile recruits to commit to the Massachusetts hockey program.  This week they picked up a commitment from Jeremy Davidson, a right shot forward who is one of the top under 17 players in the country.  In fact he’ll be representing Team USA in the upcoming U17 Five Nations Tournament next week.

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Recruit Update ▲ UMass Recruiting Reset

Now that Coach Carvel and his staff have indicated that they’re done assembling their first recruiting class and we know about the current players who will not be returning next year, it’s time to take a fresh look at where the program is from a recruiting standpoint.  Recruiting is a fluid situation even in normal situations, so it’s been a challenge to try to keep up with all the new names that have recently committed while following which previous recruits are still committed to the school.  I believe all my information is up to date.  So first up, let’s take a look at the future Minutemen due in Amherst this fall.

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Recruit Update ▲ McLaughlin & Suter Commit To UMass

The first recruiting class of UMass coach Greg Carvel  is beginning to take shape as the Minutemen have recently gotten commitments from two USHL players.  Fargo Force defenseman Jake McLaughlin and Sioux Falls Stampede center Jack Suter are the latest players to sign on with Carvel and his staff after Griff Jeszka became their very first recruit a couple weeks ago.

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