Florida Eels are excited to announce the signing of Jacob Godbout. Godbout, a forward, joins us this season from Canada. Jacob is a high flying very talented forward. He is an excellent skater who has explosive speed. He drives to the net with an appetite to score. He will no doubt bring a lot of engird to the Eels program. He is a high character player with solid skill set.
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Eric Hambling Re-Signs with the Florida Eels. He brings a plethora of experience to the blue line. He is one of the top defensemen in the league and he proved that last season playing on the Eels Premier team. He was a large reason why the Eels Premier team won the tough Florida Division, the Divisional Playoffs and advanced to Nationals making it the the Semi-Finals.
He has solid skill set. Has ripped into a top defensemen and will continue to blossom this season. In over 80+ games played at the junior and AAA level he has 21 goals and 49 assists for 70+ points
This is his last season as a junior player and we expect him to have the best season of his career. Welcome back
The Florida Eels would like to announce that Florida Eels forward Jake Court has committed to Florida Gulf Coast University FGCU Div. 2 Jake played his entire youth hockey and junior hockey with the Florida Eels. Jake was one of the Eels hardest working players. He showed unmatched determination and dedication to his team. He was a work horse. He was one of the Eels all time top scorers and set up men. He is quick on his skates and a very shifty player. In 175 games he scored 90 goals and notched 122 assists for a total of 212 total points. He comes from a great family whose name “Court” is synonymous with Eels. We wish Jake the very best and know he will make us proud. We are excited we will be able to watch him play here in Fort Myers
Scouting Trilogy
Florida Eels Coaching and scouting staff go on 3 fronts this weekend
One group – 2 coaches heads to the NCDC combine in Chicago May 7-8th, a second group -5 – coaches – brings two teams to compete in the USPHL Spring Pre Draft May 5-8, and the 3rd group heads to Montréal for a high level AAA tier 1 and tier II showcase
Nobody covers more geography and scouts more players then the Florida Eels
The Florida Eels Summer Training Sessions Start This week. Come join us to get ready for the Fall. Top coaches and the most affordable training in Florida The coaches are the best in Junior hockey.. Take advantage of their on and off ice training and all them to tap every ounce of energies from you.
This weekend the Florida Eels coaches bring two teams – 40 prospects to the USPHL NCDC Prospects showcase in Foxboro Mass. The Eels coaches will get a snap shot of 40 players looking to crack the Eels line up for next season.
The Eels coaches will conduct 2 practices and scrimmage games before the showcase to better prepare our players for the weekend games and also get the opportunity to get to know the players.
The Florida Eels are so excited to announce its 309th college commitment. Trevor Voyda Commits to McKendree University. Voyda has played 5 seasons of junior hockey 4 with the Florida Eels Junior program. He is a perfect example of how our player development works. Trevor defines what determination, dedication, and commitment is. Every year he worked that much harder to elevate his game. To improve incrementally every aspect of his game. There is no doubt he is one of the most improved players ever to step on skates for the Eels.
He was so determined from his 1st season with us to be the best defensemen he could. He indeed ripened into that lot. He bought in to say the least. He played the hybrid style coach Frankie Scarpaci wanted him to play. That two-way D man who could defend his zone, protect the house, relentlessly beat down any opposing player in front of his crease while he also developed into a mobile defensemen who could join the line rush and place forcible pressure on the opposing net-minder. Indeed, Trevor was downright lethal on the opposing blue line
Well is accomplishments and skill set was captured by the scouting eyes of many college scouts and coaches. He was one of our most touted players. He had many tough decisions to make for the upcoming academic year for college. He and his family took their time visited campuses and felt great with their final decision to attend McKendree University . It is a great fit. And the McKendree University really likes Trevor What a great fit.
With Trevor they are not just getting an outstanding hockey player. They are getting a solid student and an incredible individual. Impeccable character. A good citizen. A loving supporting family. We are very proud of Trevor and he will be missed. Young men like Voyda are not replaced easily. We wish him the very best and know he will make us proud.
The Florida Eels are thrilled to announce that Hunter Howe has committed to NCAA Div. 3 New England College for the 2022 season. This is very exciting moment for Hunter. He came to the Eels midseason last season to garner insurance in the back end. And it proved to be the right decision for all. Hunter is one of the hardest working defensemen in the league. He does it quietly. He is more of a defensive D Man. A shut down guy and we needed that element to compliment the other guys on the team.
He brings a lot of energy to the ice and lockerroom. A team guy Very dedicated and loyal to the program. He has tremendous work ethic and the unwavering commitment to win. He played a large part in the Eels successful two year run at Nationals.
Hunter had a number of offers but he really felt NEC was the right choice for him. When you look at the academics, the school, the location, its internships, and in the heartland of Education this made his choice easy. Moreover, when you look at the NEC hockey program it is similar to the Eels. Coach Tom Carrol is a tough demanding coach who expects a lot from his players. He expects guys to not only have the “Will to Win” but to go out and do it. He expects determination and fortitude not only in games but every second at practice. Focus and execution” Well that sounds a lot like the Eels and Hunter is thrilled and excited to go to NEC.
Coach Carrol is looking forward to Hunter joining as well. He got to see him at Nationals for the last two seasons and during our showcases.
Howe is the Eels 308th Commitment of its players to college. Hunter we wish you the very best and make us proud.
Eels recruitment for this years season is in full swing, as Eels Scouting Staff find their way to St. Louis to look at this years high school Allstars at America’s Showcase. The Eels have had much success at this showcase in years past, landing the Eels veteran Kaleb Harrop. We are excited about this opportunity to expand our program. We look forward to seeing all the potential players this weekend
The Florida Eels Are Thrilled to Announce that Kaleb Harrop has Committed to Westfield State University ACHA Div. 2 for the 2022 Academic year.
Kaleb Harrop a 2000 date of birth left shot forward; a three year veteran of the Florida Eels – is probably one of the Eels Elite team most dominant players. He now holds the record for all-time leading scorer for the Eels Elite team. In 3 seasons he has 61 goals 52 assists for 113 points. Kaleb has a lethal shot that slays opposing goalies. A key guy on the power play. He has great vision, a consummate competitor, possesses high hockey IQ, outstanding skill set and very high compete level. He is outstanding leader on and off the ice. Kaleb had a plethora of interest from college coaches, but he chose WSU as it felt right. A very good fit academically and for hockey. The program plays in a strong hockey environment and the school is in the heart of education: Massachusetts. Harrop will join teammate Matthew Schoer, standout goalie for the Eels this season who also committed to WSU.
We will miss Kaleb in our program. This is a young man with impeccable character. He comes from a very supportive family who have made inordinate sacrifices to see their son realize his dreams to play College hockey. He has shown unwavering commitment, determination, dedication and loyalty to our Eels organization. We wish him the very best in his future. He will make us proud.
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