This Saturday Sept 21st players should be reporting to the Fort Myers Skatium for orientation. The meeting time is 11:00 am
Players with get to meet all the coaches, the office staff and one another.
Players will meet with their billet parents at 1:00 pm
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The following colleges have committed to our players:
Adrian College NCAA DIV. III
Alabama Huntsville NCAA DIV. I
Albertus Magnus College NCAA Div. III
Aurora University NCAA DIV. III
Arizona State University ACHA
Babson College NCAA DIV. III
Becker College NCAA DIV. III
Bentley College NCAA DIV. I
BETHAL College NCAA DIV. III
Boston College NCAA DIV. I
Boston University NCAA DIV. I
Buffalo State NCAA DIV. III
Bryant University ACHA
Canisius College NCAA DIV. I
Castleton State College NCAA DIV. III
Colby College NCAA DIV. III
Colorado State University ACHA
Columbia University ACHA
Concordia University Wisconsin NCAA DIV. III
Curry College NCAA DIV. III
Daniel Webster University NCAA DIV. III
Davenport University ACHA Div. I
Drexel University ACHA
Finlandia University NCAA DIV. III
Fitchburg State University NCAA DIV. III
Florida Atlantic University ACHA
Florida State University ACHA
Framingham State University NCAA DIV. III
Franklin Pierce University NCAA DIV. II
Florida Gulf Coast University ACHA
Grand Valley State University ACHA
Hamilton College NCAA DIV. III
Hamline University NCAA DIV. III
Hobart College NCAA DIV. III
Hudson Valley Comm. College
Indiana University ACHA
Johnson and Wales University NCAA DIV. III
Lake Forrest College NCAA DIV. III
Superior State College NCAA DIV. I
Lawrence University NCAA DIV. III
Lebanon Valley College NCAA DIV. III
Lewis University ACHA
Manhattanville College NCAA DIV. III
Merrimack College NCAA DIV. I
Michigan State University NCAA DIV. I
MIKWAKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING NCAA DIV. III
Minnesota State University NCAA DIV. I
New England College NCAA DIV. III
New York University ACHA
Nicholas College NCAA DIV. III
Northeastern University NCAA DIV. I
Northern Arizona University ACHA
Northern Illinois University ACHA
Northland College NCAA DIV. III
Post University NCAA DIV II
Plymouth State University NCAA DIV II
RPI
Sacred Heart University NCAA DIV. I
Salem State University NCAA DIV. III
Salve Regina University NCAA DIV. III
Skidmore College NCAA DIV. III
Slippery Rock University ACHA
Southern New Hampshire University
St. Anselum NCAA DIV. II
St Mary’s College NCAA DIV. III
Stevenson University NCAA DIV. III
SUNY Brockport NCAA DIV. III
SUNY Broome NCAAA Jr. College
SUNY Canton NCAA DIV. III
SUNY Plattsburg NCAA DIV. III
Thomas College ACHA Div. II
Townsend College ACHA
Trine University NCAA Div. III and ACHA Div. II
U Mass Boston NCAA DIV. III
U Mass Lowell NCAA DIV. I
University of Central Florida ACHA
University of Connecticut ACHA
University of Florida ACHA
University of Indiana PA
University of North Colorado ACHA
University of Maine NCAA DIV. I
University of Maryland ACHA
University of Maryland Baltimore ACHA
University of Minnesota ACHA
University of New Hampshire NCAA DIV. I
University of Notre Dane NCAA DIV. I
University of Oklahoma ACHA
University of Rhode Island University ACHA
University of Central Florida ACHA
University of Southern Maine NCAA DIV. III
University of Southern New Hampshire ACHA
University of Vermont NCAA DIV. I
University of Wisconsin NCAA DIV. I
Utica College NCAA DIV. III ACHA
Waldorf University
West Michigan State University ACHA
Westfield State University NCAA DIV. III
Worcester State University NCAA DIV. III
Additionally, four Eel players have been drafted into the NHL (Teddy Ruth, (Notre Dame) (Washington Capitals now with the Columbus Blue Jackets) RJ Boyd (Michigan State Univ.) (Florida Panthers) Brad Peltz (Yale) (Ottawa Senators) Cam Darcy (Northeastern Univ.) drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning 2014 and another three were in attendance at NHL Prospects camps Malcolm Lyles (Florida Panthers), and Bennet Sneider (NY Islanders) and Clay Whitt Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Orientation
Date: August 21, 2021 and August 22, 2021
Location: Fort Myers Skatium
2250 Broadway
Fort Myers, FL. 33901
Saturday:
11:00 a.m. Players report for a meet and greet with the Coaches and Staff
12:00 p.m. Parents will have a meet and greet with the Coaches and Staff
1:00 p.m. Players and Parents will have a meet and greet with their billet families
And determine what time on Sunday is best for the players to move into
The billet home.
Sunday:
9:00 a.m. Players will report to the rink for a conditioning testing. We anticipate that
the testing will be complete by 11:30 a.m.
When the conditioning test is completed, players will be free to leave the rink.
During the orientation, players will receive their schedule for the first week of training camp.
We are so excited that TJ committed to Florida Gulf Coast University. It is his hometown college hockey team. TJ is one of the most talented players who ever suited up for the Florida Eels. He comes from Philadelphia PA and plays with the heart and sole of the original Flyers. TJ has excellent skill set. A very strong skater. Great vison. A gifted scorer with incredible hands. . Indeed, Coach Scarpaci coins him as a sniper. He has scored so many clutch goals over his career. In 163 games, he scored 89 Goals in the USPHL. He notched 131 Assists for 220 points. So many game winners. He is stealth like and is so difficult to play against. As lethal as he is offensively, he is equally strong as defensive center. He simply shuts opposing players down. It makes him so valuable to any college program as he is so effective on special teams.
GM Scarpaci echoes, that throughout his tenure with the Eels, Zebley was one player college coaches consistently called about. This does not come as a surprise, comments GM Scarpaci. . The college coaches readily saw TJ was a true leader on both the Eels Premier and Elite teams. He was bestowed assistant Captain on each of his Eels teams. TJ had so many NCAA college opportunities. But this young man knew what he wanted, and he had his sights set on FGCU academic program and he also knew how strong FGCU’s hockey program was. They have won so many National titles. He will be a value asset to their program as he was to the Eels.
TJ is a high character individual who comes from an incredible family. Who has strong integrity with tremendous dedication and determination. He plays with the unwavering commitment to win. We wish him the best in his college career; we know he will make us proud.
FlORIDA EELS SIGNING ALERT
The Eels are excited to announce the re-signing and return of 5’8” 150 lbs. veteran forward Easton Moorefrom Alberta Canada. Moore brings a plethora of experience and depth to the Eels lineup. Premier Coach Frank Scarpaci notes, “Moore has the heart of a lion. He is relentless in all aspects of his game. He has very strong skill set. A solid skater. Excellent vision. Has a high hockey IQ”
Coach Scarpaci adds he can score. He is shifty and not afraid to get into the dirty areas. Some players shy away from those areas because of the price and pain you pay. Not Moore. Look at his goal production. With the Eels he scored 21 goals and notched 42 helpers. Previously in Canada he tallied 52 goals and garnered 49 assists. You don’t capture those numbers by being passive or complacent. He is hungry and has the thirst and appetite to score and does what he must get the puck to the net. Simply put Easton plays with such unwavering determination and commitment to win.
GM Scarpaci echoes, I love Moore’s work ethic and character. He comes to practice early or stays after practice shooting at least 150 pucks per day. He is always there to help other teammates. His dedication is contagious. He is a true team guy. He works on so many little things to improve his game whether watching videos or extra time in tine gym to make him stronger. Some players settle for “enough” Not Moore…. He demands MORE from himself and others. That is the Eels attitude. He shares the mission of this team. We have unfinished business to attend to this year and he is coming in with that in mind. This young man bleeds Black Green and White…. Welcome back Easton we are proud to have you.
Breaking News:
Practice Makes Perfect
And this proved perfectly true for Florida Eels Junior program practice goalie Michael Chambre. He has been selected to USA Hockey’s NTDP and committed to Boston University NCAA Div. I Men’s Ice Hockey
Chambre joined the Eels last season as a practice goalie with the Eels Premier and Elite teams. As a 2005 he was underage and ineligible to play Juniors. He continued as standout netminder on the Tier I AAA Florida Alliance Midget U16 team. He trained daily with the Eels, facing shots from some of the Eels top performers who were all-stars in the USPHL. No doubt when you face shots from snipers such as Demeed Podrezov, TJ Zebley, Tristan Roost, Jake Court, Taurin Haddon- Harris and Gage Dill you are going to be better. And better he got. Indeed, that maybe the understatement of the year!
GM Scarpaci echoed all year that Michael Chambre is one of the best goalies in the USA. Well, over the Spring and Summer, Chambre sure opened the eyes of key folks. His performance over the past several seasons with the Florida Alliance caught the eyes of many folks across the USA. Then he had several looks by the NTDP. And not to the surprise of us, he was selected to USA Hockey U17 National team.
He not only has incredible skill set, but he is also one of the most determined players we ever seen. He had unwavering commitment and dedication to make himself better every time he hit the ice. Moreover, he possesses impeccable character. We especially proud of Michael’s accomplishments as it all started with the Eels as he started playing goalie as a mite with us, and we got to see him develop and mature into find young man and one phenomenal goaltender.
And if being selected to the NTDP is not impressive enough, well we are equally proud to report that Michael just committed to Boston University NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey team after he completes his NTDP. We at the Eels are honored and privileged to have had Michael part of our program.
EELS SIGNING ALERT
The Florida Eels are extremely excited to announce the re-signing of veteran power forward Taurin Haddon-Harris.Taurin joined the Eels last season and was an immediate impact player. At 5’11” 185 lbs. he made his presence known. He was one of the top players not only on the Eels Premier team but arguably the league’s MVP. He is a very gifted player who possess incredible skill set. He brought his veteran presence on and off the ice.
He was a byproduct of playing high level Tier I AAA hockey where he scored an impressive 45 goals and 66 assists and at Gilmore Academy he notched 30 goals and garnered 36 assists. With the Eels Premier team in 35 games, he scored 17 goals and captured 28 assists for over 1.28 points per game.
Taurin plays a very high tempo game with a very high compete level. Has explosive speed, battles very hard along the boards, and constantly drives hard to the net. He has the insatiable appetite to score and is very difficult to play against. He is lethal on the power play. Notwithstanding his offensive strengths he is a solid defensive forward who can shut down any opponent.
Moreover, Taurin is a natural leader on and off the ice. Great team guy. Very coachable. He is without doubt one of the true top players in the entire league at any level. He will without question be a top NCAA top prospect this upcoming season.
We are thrilled to have Taurin back with the Eels. He will be a key component in the Eels plans this year. He knows his mission and is set to pilot this team.
EELS SIGNING ALERT: The Florida Eels are pleased to announce the signing of Damon Kiyawasew out of Sherwood Park, Alberta. The 2002 forward played for the Summerland Steam in the KIJHL last season, before the season was shut down due to COVID. Damon looks to make up for last year and helps to make an immediate impact towards heading back to Nationals. He plays an in your face game but has always been a goal scorer at every level. “When talking about Damon, I knew of his skill and ability to finish in tight spaces when talking to scouts from the western part of Canada. What really sold me on him was his straight forward approach on helping this team win a championship. His energy is contagious and we want him to bring that on and off the ice,” said Coach Scarpaci.
Today the Florida Eels kick off their Junior Chowder Cup series. The Eels have 6 teams in total. Amazing We have players from all over the Globe. 3 2005 teams and 3 2006 teams. These rising stars will be showcasing their skills at the Pro Am Junior Chowder Cup against teams from across the USA and Canada. We have some very talented players who are knocking on the doors of Junior teams and high end AAA Midget teams. Our players come from the USA Canada, Europe and Korea.
The Eels are very unique in this regard. Our guys are provided with a minimum of one practice and scrimmage games to prepare them for the showcase games.Our phones have been burning from a number of Prep Schools from across the USA and Canada regarding these players
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