Recent U18 AAA Esmark Stars News
Former STAR TO skate for Cougars
The Esmark Stars AAA Hockey Club, proud members of the North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL), are pleased to announce that former Esmark Stars AAA Hockey forward Michael Lamison has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Chatham University in the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC).
Lamison, from Johnstown, PA, skated for Esmark's U18 squad during the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons. During his tenure with the Stars, he would also participate in the NAPHL Top Prospects Tournament post the '15-'16 season and played in the U18 All-Star game during the '16-'17 campaign. In addition, he would served as captain of the U18 Stars during the 2016-17 season.
During the 2016-17 season, the 5'8", 160 lbs. center, tallied 51 points (23 goals, 28 assists) in 68 games, including 19 points (8 goals, 11 assists) in 26 NAPHL regular season and playoff games.
During the 2015-16 season, he had 28 points (13 goals, 15 assists) in 63 games, including 11 points (6 goals, 5 assists) in 29 NAPHL regular season and playoff games. He also picked up 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist) in four NAPHL Top Prospects games.
Lamison would go on to skate for the Southern Tier Xpress of the NA3HL during the 2017-18 season. In 42 games with the Express, Lamison recorded 42 points (10 goals, 32 assists) in 42 regular season games. He added 2 points (1 goals, 1 assists) in 2 NA3HL playoff games.
"Michael will be a great addition to the Cougars," said Esmark general manager Dave Kosick. "He represents all the great qualities a program looks for ... great student, gifted athlete, great teammate, super person."
Chatham, which is located in Pittsburgh, PA, is a member of the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC).
The UCHC consists of Wilkes University (PA), Elmira College (NY), King's College (PA), Lebanon Valley College (PA), Manhattanville College (NY), Nazareth College (NY), Neumann University (PA), Stevenson University (MD), and Utica College (NY).
ESMARK STARS 18U Goalie COMMITS TO Colonels
The Esmark Stars AAA Hockey Club, proud members of the North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL), are pleased to announce that goaltender Nico Pidro has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Wilkes University in the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC).
Pidro, from Canonsburg, PA, earned back-to-back Dixon Cup Championships with Stars as he helped guide the 18U Stars to their first Dixon Cup Championship this past season and the U16 Stars to their first Dixon Cup Championship during the 2016-17 season.
He was the winning goaltender in both NAPHL Playoff Championship games, defeating the 18U Tampa Scorpions 5-2 for the '17-'18 18U crown and earning the shutout and 1-0 win over the 16U Rocky Mountain RoughRiders for the '16-'17 16U crown.
During the 2017-18 campaign, the 6'2", 195 lbs. goaltender, appeared in 34 games for the U18 AAA Stars, compiling an 18-11-1-4 record with a goals against average (GAA) of 2.42 and a save percentage of .882. He also recorded 3 shut-outs.
Those numbers included appearances in eight regular season NAPHL games where he complied a 3-2-0-3 record with a goals against average (GAA) of 1.96 and a save percentage of .906 and a 2-1-0-0 record with a goals against average (GAA) of 1.67 and a save percentage of .930 in three Dixon Cup Playoff appearances.
During the 2016-17 season, Pidro skated for Esmark's U16 squad where he compiled a 6-4-0-1 record with a goals against average (GAA) of 2.25 and a save percentage of .904 in 11 regular season games and a 4-0-0-0 record with a goals against average (GAA) of 1.25 and a save percentage of .942 and two shutouts in four Dixon Cup Playoff appearances.
"Nico will be a great fit for the Colonels," said Esmark U18 AAA head coach Dave Kosick. "He obviously demonstrated over the past two seasons that he is a big game goaltender."
Wilkes, which is located in Wilkes-Barre, PA, will make its program debut Oct. 26 in Canton, NY, in a non-conference matchup against SUNY Canton. The game will be part of an ambitious 25-game regular-season schedule, which includes 18 games in the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC).
The UCHC consists of Chatham University (PA), Elmira College (NY), King's College (PA), Lebanon Valley College (PA), Manhattanville College (NY), Nazareth College (NY), Neumann University (PA), Stevenson University (MD), and Utica College (NY).
Wilkes will also play eight games in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC). The MAC has served as Wilkes' primary conference since 1947 and the Colonels will be joined in the UCHC by fellow MAC members King's, Lebanon Valley, Manhattanville and Stevenson.
Esmark Stars 18U Forward Commits to ACHA Div I Bobcats
Athens, OH - The Ohio University Bobcats have announced the addition of power forward Alex Singley to their men's hockey squad beginning with the 2018-19 season.
"We are excited about what Alex brings to the table," said Ohio University head coach Sean Hogan. "He will fit our culture at Ohio Hockey and will excel in his four years in Athens."
Singley, from Latrobe, PA, who was selected in the annual North American Hockey League (NAHL) draft by the Johnstown Tomahawks in 2016, spent the last two seasons with the Tomahawks, accumulating 5 points in 49 games.
He also spent part of last season with the Esmark Stars U18 AAA team, where he totaled 19 points (7 goals and 12 assists) in 31 games.
Prior to joining the Tomahawks, the 6'2", 195 lbs. right-handed shooting forward, skated for Esmark's U16 squad for two seasons.
"Alex will be a great fit for the Bobcats," said Esmark U18 AAA head coach Dave Kosick. "His gritty style of play and physical approach will make him a fan favorite."
"Ohio University has a beautiful campus with a lot to offer," Singley offered. "I really love the college town feel that OU provides."
"Even as a visitor, I felt right at home in the town of Athens ... and the support Ohio Hockey receives from the school is second to none. From being treated very well on and off the ice, to the huge crowds in Bird Arena, it is all going to be an awesome experience and I am extremely excited to get started in the fall of 2018."
Ohio Hockey, established in 1958, will mark the 61st year of Bobcat Hockey this upcoming season.
The Bobcats Men's Hockey program participates in the Division I ranks of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) in the Central States Collegiate Hockey League. The CSCHL includes Lindenwood University, Robert Morris-Illinois, Iowa State University and the University of Illinois.
During the 2017-18 season, the Bobcats, who play all their home games at the historic Bird Arena on the campus of Ohio University, compiled a 25-9-2 record and claimed first place in the CSCHL.
The Esmark Stars AAA Hockey program is a proud member of the North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL).
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- By DLG 05/18/2018, 2:00pm EDT
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- By AK 04/21/2018, 6:00pm EDT
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- By AK 04/13/2018, 5:30pm EDT