On the Elite Side of things, Who Are those Mask Men?
Evan Spinella out of Farmingville, NY, comes as a 4 year veteran of the USPHL. Wow. Where do you find a kid with such depth and experience? Moreover, a top netminder for the Tampa Juniors for 3 seasons. The Eels knew him quite well. Many of battles with the two preeminent teams in the Florida Division Eels vs Tampa and Spinella was largely responsible for the wins Tampa scored. Evan brings not only experience and veteran status he also brings outstanding skill set. He sees the puck well, excellent vision, quick feet and a strong glove. He controls rebounds. Evan already notched 2 wins No losses. Flawless play. This kid is college bound. The Eels know this and we are quite verse in college placement.
As a young man we are so thrilled he joined our Eels program. He is personable, determined and dedicated to his position and team. Indeed, a true team player. Strong character and all about being part of the team. Has bought into the Eels work ethic and culture.
Nate Haas. Another 3rd year veteran of the USPHL joining the Eels in net. He is from Virginia Beach VA. He comes with a wealth of experience and has proven to the task with 2 straight wins and no losses. He is a solid student of the game. Very confident. Determined and quite dedicated. He has excellent rebound control. Quick glove. Controlled rebounds and great butterfly pro like saves.
The Haas family is no foreign to the Eels, Nate’s brother also migrated from the Hampton Road Whalers and became an key component of his team’s winning season. Nate played quite well against the Eels last season in brick house efforts. He joined us two seasons in the post season at the Chowder Cups and Pre Drafts and we were impressed and no what he can deliver. He is a great character individual who comes from a great family.
Raphael LaRose
A 2004 rookie goalie from Repentigny, QC, CAN A young man who the Eels had under their radar for over a year. He was heavily scouted and recruited at the USPHL Pre Draft Showcase in Boston this past summer and the Eels coaches and General Manager were indeed quite impressed. A prototypical Quebec butterfly netminder. Strong skill set quick feet and a laser glove. He demonstrates outstanding work ethic and determination He has 2 wins to his credit in this young season. Very coachable. He has enormous upside. Very focused on getting to college.
This is a very personable young man. Always willing to lend a hand help the coaches and fellow teammates. Goes the extra mile on everything he does. He is like a sponge: Focused attentive and has the unwavering commitment to be the best. Clearly the Eels future star.
Loic St-Denis-Lacombe
Loic is also from Quebec Canada (Rouyn-Noranda, QC, CAN). He too is a 2004 rookie who came highly recommended by our Canadian scouts. Another Quebec style prototype a strong butterfly netminder who is extremely competitive and has an unwavering commitment to be the best. He is a true student of the game. Very disciplined in his mental preparation to his game. He is patient does not overly react. He is calm and cool in net. He challenges the shooters has a quick glove and snap like pads Good rebound control.
He has a team friendly personality. Good natured Hard working. Very outgoing. Determined to get to the Next Level Willing to make sacrifices to get there. Very coachable.
