EELS SIGNING ALERT: The Florida Eels are pleased to announce the signing of Benjamin Allen out of Texas. The coaching staff talked to Allen early on this summer and loved his enthusiasm to the process of getting better through junior hockey. Allen is friends and former teammates with another Eels signee, Alex Evanyk. Last season, Ben scored 19 goals and 37 points in just 14 games for the Richardson/Rockwall High School team. Allen also played for the Dallas Junior Penguins U18 team. “We’re very pleased with what Ben can bring to not just the team, but to his game as well. He’s quick, likes to contribute offensively but you can tell he takes pride in the defensive zone,” said Coach Scarpaci.
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The Florida Eels are thrilled to announce the signing of its second player from Sweden Alexander Edskar to its Premier team for next season
The Florida Eels Sign Second Top Swedish Player from Futures Stars Academy
The Florida Eels are thrilled to announce the signing of its second player from Sweden Alexander Edskar to its Premier team for next season. Edskar is a 2002 defensemen who we scouted at the Future Stars Identification Camp held in Sweden in May. This camp was one of the top Junior prospects camps in Europe with extremely high end players, many of which who were drafted by the USHL and selected by top USA College programs.
We loved what we saw in Alexander. He too is a high end player. He has great size and uses his physicality to wear down opponents in his zone. He owns the house so to speak. A goalies best friend.
He is equally effective along the boards. He has strong gap control controlling entry. He is smart with 1st outlet passes and jumps in on the transition game to create offense with 4 guys on the line rush.
He is an ever present threat on the offensive blue-line. He has a nice heavy shot that gets through to the opposing net-minder. You can tell he is a smart player. High Hockey IQ and plays with a high compete level. During the weekend of scouting, all 4 Eels coaches selected Edskar as our top pick for our Defensemen
He will undoubtedly be an impactful player for the Eels this season. We are very happy he will be joining our lineup in the Fall
Join Us at Crispers
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All Florida Eels Chowder Cup Players and Parents:
Please support and patronage Crispers of Walpole 1049 Main St, Walpole, MA 02081 the official restaurant of the Florida Eels at all 3 Chowder Cup events.
Crispers has an incredible menu that includes Pizza, Burgers, Fish and Chips and so many great New England dishes. It is owned by Bob Carnes who is the dad of Cam Carnes Florida Eels alumni and former Captain of the Florida Eels.
We ask that our players and families go there for dinner one night. You wont regret it!!!! They also have delivery to many of the local hotels.
Coach Frank
USPHL Premier Ranked Number 1 in all Tier III Junior Hockey
Way to go guys
Rating The Junior Hockey Leagues – 2021 Tier III Edition
The criteria that was used in rating these six leagues, was how do teams within the leagues compare when developing players who move on to the NHL, NCAA, USHL, NAHL, NCDC, and Canada Junior A hockey programs. The size of the league as in number of teams was also taken into account for depth of player talent throughout the league. The level of promotion of commitments was also taken into account for this particular rating.
- USPHL – Premier
The USPHL, is the United States and North America’s largest amateur hockey organization. From coast to coast, no other organization does as much for player development and promotion at every level. The NCDC is showing by its use of the USPHL Premier as its development pool that it is a proven recipe for successful promotion and growth of players. The number of Tier II players coming out of the USPHL Premier increases every year and is a testament to great coaching. These players are moving on to the USHL and NAHL as well as NCDC. The USPHL Premier by volume leads the way in NCAA and ACHA College commitments.
2. Eastern Hockey League
The EHL, is a top producer of NCAA D-3 prospects at the Tier III level. The EHL also continued to move players on to Tier II when those opportunities were presented, yet they do not match the volume of the USPHL. The EHL has defined itself as a league where they are focused on NCAA D-3 placement.
3. USPHL – Elite
The USPHL Elite is a very nice development platform for the USPHL Premier, and is now being used for some NCDC development. Purposefully younger than the Premier division, this is definitely a league designed for younger players or those who want junior hockey but are not satisfied with their AAA options. Many players on Elite teams are getting called up to USPHL Premier teams, and many are getting opportunity with NCDC clubs, while some are still going directly to College hockey.
4. NA3HL
The NA3HL is trying to change it’s image. While many gimmicks are in place to make it appear that players are getting more opportunity in the NAHL, the numbers of call ups and actual games played do not support that idea of promotion. That said, the NA3HL has done a better job of moving players to Canadian Junior A leagues like the NOJHL, SIJHL, CCHL and OJHL. NCAA commitment numbers are simply not there to support a higher ranking.
5. EHLP
The EHLP, the second division under the EHL is better classified as a league for players with little to no AAA hockey experience. Younger and less experienced, EHLP players are seeing some players moved up to the EHL. The EHLP while trying to develop players simply doesn’t have a talent pool developing for Tier II or NCAA levels that is measurable.
6. GMHL
The Greater Metro Hockey League is once again the worst league in North America. Congratulations. While the Ontario Canada teams did not play, Western Canada teams did play a short spring season, and it was simply a money grab. Signing anyone desperate enough to play, it was simply bad hockey and you could not put enough lipstick on it.
Next week we will publish our top Canadian Junior B ranking.
Signing Alert: The Florida Eels are thrilled to announce our 279th college advancement this season: Gage McNeish Commits to ACHA Division I Roosevelt University
McNeish 2001 defensemen who is 5’11 165 lbs. will be calling Roosevelt University his home along with his long time best friend and defensive partner Cade Swygert. Both are from Summerville, SC. McNeish played his entire Junior career with the Eels (4) years all 140 games. He accumulated 91 points during his tenue with the Eels. He served as Captain of the Elite team his 2nd season and assistant Captain on the Premier team.
He is a highly skilled puck moving defensemen. Very strong skill set. Solid skills set. Has outstanding vision. Sees the play very well. Very strong in all 3 zones. Makes nice clean direct passes on the breakout. He jumps in on the transition to quickly accelerate the puck out of the D zone. He has a nice accurate shot from the blueline. Very offensive minded. He plays with a high compete level.
He is a great team player. Great leader on and off the ice. High character young man. Very dedicated to his team. Willing to take huge sacrifices for the good of his team. He is always looking to improve his game and take it to the Next Level. Although he has another year of junior eligibility he is comfortable with his decision to commence his college education and take his hockey to the next chapter-college hockey. We wish Gage the best We will miss him.
Signing Alert: The Florida Eels are excited to announce the signing rookie Justin Colton from South Florida
The Eels are thrilled to announce that Justin Colton will be joining our junior program for the 2021-22 season. Justin 5’10 159 lbs. A 2003 LW from Parkland Florida He played last season for the Florida Alliance Tier I AAA midget team and has played high school for Stoneman Douglas High and previous played for the Florida Jr Panthers and the Palm Beach Hawks AAA. In 74 games Colton has accumulated 34 goals and garnered 43 assists for 77 points. Now that is impressive. GM Scarpaci comments, but when you see the way he plays , those numbers are not surprising.
Justin played for the Eels at the USPHL Spring NCDC Pre Draft in May and impressed all the coaches present. We noticed he had excellent skill set which included a smooth skating style with timely acceleration. He shared the Eels coaches desire to drive to the net. We liked his appetite to score and create offensive opportunities. He was quick to get to loose pucks and equally aggressive to create turnovers on the other team. Moreover, despite it being a showcase, he was eager to back check. Colton had “Eels” written all over his game. We loved his fortitude and determination. No doubt in our mind he plays with a high compete level. In fact, he will be joining us in July at the Pro-Am Pre Draft back up in Foxboro MA.
The Eels coaches got to spend a considerable amount of time over that weekend with Justin and we loved his attitude and character. He has heart and lays everything out in a game. We are thrilled that he will be joining us in the Fall. We welcome Justin to our family
Signing Alert: The Florida Eels are excited to announce the signing 6’8” 207 lbs. Left Wing Aaron Davidson from Pattsville Ontario Canada
The Eels are excited to announce that Aaron Davidson will be joining our junior program for the 2021-22 season. Davidson at 6’8” 207lbs brings enormous size to the program. He is an extremely physical player and uses his body and size to wear down his opponents. No doubt his presence is felt all over the ice. But he also brings a high level of skill. He is a strong skater who leads the charge on the attack. Good puck movement. And is aggressive on the forecheck. He is relentless along the boards and wins loose puck battles and first on puck retrieval. His drive to the net is intimidating. He has that unusual appetite to score. A perineal power forward in all sense of the game. He covers the front of the net so well and makes it nearly impossible for opposing goalies to gather their vision. This kid lays everything out when he plays. We can see he has the work ethic typical amongst our Eels players!!!
In the D Zone he is equally effective. With his size and attitude you won’t beat him. He knows his responsibility is Defense first, and he is very effective in carrying out this philosophy. There is no question Davidson comes with a high compete level. He is a very dedicated young man who puts in quite a bit of extra time to improve his game. He is very determined to get to the Next Level as a player and help his team win a National Championship. We know when he adapts to the Eels training his upside is limitless.
Aaron has played for some solid programs that have helped develop him as a mainline impactful player. He played for the Kitchener Jr. Rangers U18 AAA, the Kitchener Dutchmen GOJHL and the Stratford Warriors of the GOJHL. He comes in as a seasoned player. Experience is very important here. He echoes his unwavering commitment to do whatever it takes to bring his team to the Next Level and he will be an effective leader on and off the ice.
Aaron will be joining us in Foxboro Mass at the New England Pro Am Pre-Draft Showcase in July. It will be his first exposure of its kind to him. There will be in excess of 125 teams competing with scouts form virtually every NCAA program. It will be a phenomenal opportunity for him to see the visibility the Eels players typically garner. We are excited that Aaron will be a part of the Eels family. We welcome him.
The Florida Eels welcomes Charles “Mitch” Hill to its coaching staff.
Press Release
Welcome Coach Mitch to The Florida Eels
The Florida Eels welcomes Charles “Mitch” Hill to its coaching staff. Mitch will be taking over as the Eels Elite coach for the 2021-22 season. Mitch has been coaching for the Warriors U16 team in 2020-21 at the Fort Myers Skatium and previously for the Black Jacks U16 team at the Skatium for several seasons. Mitch also worked with the Florida Eels coaching staff last year as an interim coach when Covid struck several members of the Coaching staff. He was previously the Hockey Director at the Fort Myers Skatium. Mitch played college hockey at Penn State Berks. He originally was from Lititz, PA.
Mitch will be joining the Eels immediately and will be coaching in Massachusetts for the several Chowder Cup series. In Boston the Eels will have 15 showcase teams in July. He will be quite busy to say the least. The Eels will have in total well over 400 players at their showcase series and tryouts.
Mitch will be working very closely with Premier Coach Frank Scarpaci to ensure continuity with the two teams. Coach Scarpaci is without doubt one of the league’s top coaches and he will be an excellent mentor to Mitch. Coach Mitch will also be working with GM Scarpaci in the Development and Advancement of our players. Mitch will be welcome addition to our program. He brings quite a bit of experience to the job and has phenomenal skills himself. It is not often you find someone with his skill, experience, and dedication. This young man brings so much passion to his craft and is committed to his players. He has a great following. The local players love him. He is a man of impeccable character and has shares in to the Eels philosophy. We welcome Mitch to our Eels family.
Press Release: The Florida Eels Announce The Return of its Ace Broadcaster Nick Roesch for the 2021-22 Season
The Eels are very excited to announce the return of Nick Roesch
to its program next season. Nick is one of the top broadcasters in the USPHL. He was selected as Broadcaster of the year two seasons ago. He had been invited to broadcast games at the USPHL Showcases, The USPHL All Star Games, The USPHL Hub City games, the Florida Division Playoffs and the USPHL Nationals. He has worked with the Dan K show for many of these events.
GM Scarpaci comments that what makes Nick so good is he is a total professional in his broadcasting. He does his homework not only on the Eels players but the opposing teams as well. It is with this due diligence that separates him from so many others. Yes he calls great play by play, yes he knows the game but it is the details that takes his Broadcast to the Next Level. Nick also takes the extra effort during the week to interview players and coaches. He delivers the players outside the game. Gets us to know a little about each guy, where he is from, what makes him tick and what we should look for in him.
The Eels are thrilled and honored to advance players to the Next level and that is to college and maybe the pros. But we are especially honored to also play a small part in Nick’s advancement to the Next Level. He will undoubtedly become a professional broadcaster in the near future. Nick thanks for returning this season.
EELS SIGNING ALERT: The Florida Eels are pleased to announce the signing of Cade Rosansky
EELS SIGNING ALERT: The Florida Eels are pleased to announce the signing of Cade Rosansky from Adrian, Michigan. Rosansky is a two-year veteran to junior hockey playing the last two seasons for the Yellowstone Quake in the NA3HL. Last season he finished with 34 points in 38 games, where the season before he had 40 points in 47 games. “Obviously grabbing Cade, we’re adding a player with size and a history of producing offensively at the junior level,” said Coach Scarpaci. The 6’3” 180 lbs. power forward is heavy on pucks, plays great along the boards, but specialty is creating offense in-between the offensive dots.
