{"id":72573,"date":"2016-08-29T11:34:49","date_gmt":"2016-08-29T15:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=72573"},"modified":"2016-08-27T22:38:39","modified_gmt":"2016-08-28T02:38:39","slug":"colgate-mens-ice-hockey-introduces-class-of-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=72573","title":{"rendered":"Colgate men’s ice hockey introduces class of 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ColgateRaiders\"<\/a>Class Highlighted by Five Forwards, Three Defenseman and One Goaltender<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colgate men\u2019s ice hockey head coach Don Vaughan has announced the addition of nine newcomers to the program for the 2016-17 season. This year\u2019s recruiting class features five forwards, three defenseman and one goaltender.<\/p>\n

“We are excited to welcome these nine outstanding student-athletes to the Colgate Hockey program,” said Vaughan. “I want to thank my staff,\u00a0Mike Harder<\/a>\u00a0’97 and Juliano Pagliero, for their hard work in identifying and helping bring these young men to Colgate.<\/p>\n

“These student athletes are a perfect fit for Colgate University and our hockey program. They are exceptional young men and each possesses a specific skill set that meets our needs. We lost a lot of offense to graduation after last season so there is opportunity for them to have an immediate impact. We are looking forward to start of the 2016-17 season.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Class of 2020 is the programs largest recruiting class to join the Raiders since they welcomed the 10 newcomers to the program in 2013, including nine players that are part of the Class of 2017 entering their senior seasons this year.<\/p>\n

Included in this new class is goaltender Colton Point, who was selected in the fifth round with the 128th<\/sup> overall pick of the 2016 NHL Draft by the Dallas Stars.<\/p>\n

The 2015-16 Raiders finished the season with an 11-24-2 overall record and 6-14-2 mark in ECAC Hockey play. Colgate\u2019s season came to an end in a thrilling three-game series with the Dartmouth Big Green in the first round of the ECAC Hockey Tournament with the Raiders falling 4-3 in double overtime in the final game of the series.<\/p>\n

Jared Cockrell<\/p>\n

Forward<\/p>\n

5-11\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 180 lbs.<\/p>\n

Byfield, Mass.<\/p>\n

Before Colgate:<\/strong> Played with the Brooks Bandits in the AJHL from 2014-16\u2026Tallied 61 goals and 62 assists in 115 games\u2026Helped the Bandits win the 2016 AJHL Championship\u2026Was named Brooks Bandits\u2019 Top Rookie in the 2015 season and earned All-Around Top Forward honors in the 2016 season…Graduated from Kents Hill School in 2014\u2026Served as captain of the varsity team in the 2013-14 season\u2026Notched 48 goals and 73 assists in 80 games played\u2026Earned Kents Hill Team MVP in 2014\u2026Also played lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and biking while at Kents.<\/p>\n

Personal: <\/strong>Jared Cockrell is the son of Larry and Tiffany Cockrell of San Diego, Calif\u2026.Has one brother and one sister\u2026Born in Byfield, Mass.<\/p>\n

Craig Ross<\/p>\n

Defenseman<\/p>\n

6-1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 187 lbs.<\/p>\n

South Glengarry, Ont.<\/p>\n

Before Colgate: <\/strong>Spent three seasons at defender with the Cornwall Colts of the Central Canada Hockey League\u2026Before the Colts, he attended Char-Lan District High School\u2026Appeared in 158 games in his career with both teams, tallying 77 points on 13 goals and 64 assists\u2026Also played soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, and basketball \u00a0while at Char-Lan.<\/p>\n

Personal: <\/strong>Full name is Ross Alexander Craig\u2026Parents are Rodney Craig and Kimberley McRae-Craig of South Glengarry, Ont\u2026.Has two brothers\u2026Born in Cornwall, Ont.<\/p>\n

Bobby McMann<\/p>\n

Forward<\/p>\n

6-1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 195 lbs.<\/p>\n

Wainwright, Alberta<\/p>\n

Before Colgate:<\/strong> Played three seasons with the Bonnyville Pontiacs in the AJHL\u2026Notched 36 goals and 32 assists in 47 games in his last season with the Pontiacs\u2026Tallied 129 points in his 152 game career with the team, recording 68 goals and 61 assists\u2026Served as an alternate captain for the Pontiacs during the 2014-15 and 2015-16 season\u2026Named 2016 AJHL Most Valuable Player\u2026Earned Viterra North Division All-League Team honors after the 2015-16 season\u2026Was team MVP, top scorer, and earned the 3 Stars award in his final season with the Pontiacs\u2026Graduated from Wainwright High School in 2014 where he played golf and badminton.<\/p>\n

Personal: <\/strong>Full name is Robert William Lucas McMann\u2026Parents are Cecil and Connie McMann of Wainwright, Alta\u2026.Has two sisters.<\/p>\n

Paul Meyer<\/p>\n

Defenseman<\/p>\n

6-4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 210 lbs.<\/p>\n

Edina, Minn.<\/p>\n

Before Colgate: <\/strong>Played with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs after graduating from Edina High School in 2015\u2026Tallied 15 goals and 73 assists in 123 career games\u2026Helped lead his team to a 2014 Minnesota State High School Championship\u2026Led his team to back-to-back Lake Conference Championships in the 2014 and 2015 seasons\u2026Earned All-Lake Conference honors in the 2015 season\u2026Named 2015 Edina Scholar Athlete\u2026Was also a member of 212 Student Leadership and the Spanish Club.<\/p>\n

Personal: <\/strong>Full name is John Paul Meyer\u2026Parents are Rich and Annie Meyer of Edina, Minn\u2026.Has one sister.<\/p>\n

Jacob Panetta<\/p>\n

Defenseman<\/p>\n

5-11\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 192 lbs.<\/p>\n

Belleville, Ontario<\/p>\n

Before Colgate: <\/strong>Graduated from Nicholson Catholic College in 2014\u2026Besides hockey, he played soccer, volleyball, baseball, and ran track & field at Nicholson\u2026Netted 72 points on 15 goals and 57 assists in 138 games over three seasons with the Wellington Dukes from 2013-14 through 2015-16\u2026Had a breakout season in 2015-16 with nine goals and 36 assists for 45 points in 47 games.<\/p>\n

Personal: <\/strong>Full name is Jacob Vincent Panetta\u2026Parents are Vince Panetta and Lisa Trumpour Panetta of Belleville, Ont\u2026.Has two brothers and one sister\u2026Cousin, Andrew Shaw, plays for the Chicago Blackhawks.<\/p>\n

Tyler Penner<\/p>\n

Forward<\/p>\n

5-11\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 182 lbs.<\/p>\n

Winnipeg, Manitoba<\/p>\n

Before Colgate: <\/strong>\u00a0Played with the Steinbach Pistons of the MJHL from 2013-2016\u2026Served as team captain in the 2015-16 season and assistant captain in the 2014-15 season\u2026Notched 23 goals and 35 assists in his final season with the Pistons\u2026Totaled 79 goals and 77 assists in his 167 game career\u2026 Named MJHL Second Team All-Star in back-to-back seasons (2014-15, 2015-16)\u2026Earned Steinbach Pistons Rookie of the Year for the 2013-14 season\u2026Graduated from College Sturgeon Heights Collegiate in 2013.<\/p>\n

Personal: <\/strong>Tyler Penner is the son of Kevin and Tracy Penner\u2026Has one brother\u2026Born and raised in Winnipeg, Man.<\/p>\n

Colton Point<\/p>\n

Goaltender<\/p>\n

6-4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 219 lbs.<\/p>\n

North Bay, Ont.<\/p>\n

Before Colgate: <\/strong>Attended Chippewa Secondary School\u2026Spent one season with the Carleton Place Canadians of the CCHL\u2026Registered 2.16 GAA over the course of his career\u2026Finished his career with a .915 save percentage\u2026Helped his team win the Bogart Cup\u2026Attended the RBC Cup with his team\u2026Assisted his team in becoming Fred Page winners\u2026Earned the honor of top rookie\u2026Also played volleyball, baseball, basketball, and track and field.<\/p>\n

Personal: <\/strong>Parents are Gary and Colleen Point of North Bay, Ont\u2026.Has one brother and one sister.<\/p>\n

Ben Sharf<\/p>\n

Forward<\/p>\n

5-11\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 185 lbs.<\/p>\n

Williamsville<\/p>\n

Before Colgate:<\/strong> Attended the Loomis Chaffee School after graduating from Williamsville East High School\u2026Notched 17 goals and 61 assists in his 76 career games\u2026Helped Loomis Chaffee become Large School Champions in the 2014 season\u2026Was also a member of Connecticut Wolfpack, whom he helped lead to a 2015 U18 AAA Tier 1 National Championship\u20262014 Bowman Cup Participant, which recognizes the top prep\/Jr. kids raised in Buffalo\u2026Also played lacrosse at Williamsville East.<\/p>\n

Personal: <\/strong>Full name is Benjamin Sharf\u2026Parents are Zvi and Michelle Sharf of Williamsville\u2026.Has two sisters\u2026Father, Zvi, played professional soccer\u2026Born in Buffalo.<\/p>\n

John Snodgrass<\/p>\n

Forward<\/p>\n

6-0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 180 lbs.<\/p>\n

Eagan, Minn.<\/p>\n

Before Colgate:<\/strong> Graduated from Eastview High School in 2014 then spent one season with the Minot Minotaurous (NAHL, Junior B), followed by one season with the Cedar Rapids Roughriders (USHL, Junior A)\u2026Tallied 27 goals and 31 assists throughout his 80-game career at Eastview High School\u2026Served as team captain in his senior season\u2026Recorded 35 points with Minot, coming from 17 goals and 18 assists\u2026Notched eight goals and 15 assists in 64 games with Cedar Rapids\u2026Named South Suburban All-Conference in 2014\u2026Earned Eastview Rookie of the Year in 2012 and Eastview Best Offensive Player in 2014\u2026Also played lacrosse\u2026Member of National Honor Society and the LINC Leadership Program.<\/p>\n

Personal: <\/strong>Full name is John Taylor Snodgrass\u2026Parents are Joe and Nancy Snodgrass of Eagan, Minn\u2026.Has two sisters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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