RXHL's Bourbonnais and Trento Impress at USAH National 17 Camp

RXHL Player Riley Bourbonnais finished tied for 3rd in scoring among the best 1993 born players in the country at USA Hockey's 17U National Camp.  The Greece native racked up 3 goals, and 6 assists for a total of 9 points in 5 games.

Bourbonnais was part of the State Champion Greece Thunder's undefeated '08-'09 team where he was a first team All-State Selection.  In '09-'10 he led the Maksymum JR Team in scoring with 69 points in 41 games.  This Fall he will head to the prestigious Berkshire Prep School in Massachusetts on a hockey scholarship.

RXHL's Dominic Trento also participated in the National Camp and tallied 1 goal and 3 assists for 4 points.  Trento played the '09-'10 season for the New York Applecore JR A team.  He will play for the Rochester Stars JR A team this upcoming season.

The two 17 year olds were among a handful of Rochester area players selected by USA Hockey to participate in the National event which is used to identify those players who have the ability to compete at the College, International, and Professional levels.

Former RXHL player Goodsell Committs to Bentley

Former RXHL player Joel Goodsell has committed to play for Division I Bentley

University.  Goodsell played in the RXHL 3 on 3 High School league in the '06 and '07 seasons before moving onto to Choate Rosemary Hall prep school, and most recently the Bridgewater Bandits of the EJHL in 2009-2010.

The 5'11" 1990 born Goodsell played 41 games for the Bandits tallying 13 goals and 22 assists.  Goodsell played with Bandits team-mates John Mousso and Justin Scharfe who are also RXHL Alumni.  Mousso, also a '90, has committed to DI Mercyhurst.  Scharfe, a '91, is a former D&C All-Greater Rochester Player of the Year award winner.  All 3 will likely play at Bridgewater for one more season to develop their games before heading off to college.

3 RXHL Players Chosen for USA Hockey National Camp!

Congrats to RXHL 3 on 3 players Riley Bourbonnais and Dominic Trento for being selected to represent New York State at the Boys USA Hockey "17" National Camp this summer!

Only 6 forwards were chosen from the entire State at the 1993 birth year.  The National Camp is used to identify those players at specific age groups that show the ability to compete at the National and International levels of play.  USA Hockey is looking for players who can represent the United States on NTDP and World Junior teams.

For a list of the selections, click here.

On the girls side, RXHL player Maggie Kolcon was selected to participate in the Girls USA Hockey "15" National Camp!
 

RXHL's Deeley Taken in 3rd Round of the OHL Priority Draft

With the 73rd pick overall the Winsdor Spitfires took RXHL 3 on 3 player Bryan Deeley in the 4th round of the 2010 OHL Priority Draft. 

The OHL is part of the CHL which produces more NHL Draft picks than any other Junior Hockey League in North America.  Currently over 50% of the players in the NHL played for a CHL team.

For more info on the OHL Priority Draft click here
 

Former RXHL Player Stu Wilson Committs to Yale University

Congrats to RXHL Alumni and current Cedar Rapids RoughRider forward, Stu Wilson, who has committed to play college hockey for Division I Yale University. The Yale Bulldogs currently lead the ECAC and are ranked #4 in the country (INCH Power rankings).

Head Coach and General Manager Mark Carlson said, "The Roughriders organization is very proud of Stu and the opportunity he has earned to attend an Ivy league institution such as Yale. The Bulldogs have a great hockey program."

Stu is the son of RIT Tigers head coach Wayne Wilson.

Stu played in the RXHL High School 3 on 3 program for 2 seasons in '07 and '08.  He played for Pittsford High School in '07, Maksymum Jr B. in '08, and the Cedar Rapids Rough Riders of the USHL in '09. 

In other player news, RXHL Alumni Brendon Rothfuss has committed to play for DIII Brockport State University.  Rothfuss, a former D&C All-Greater Rochester Player of the Year, is currently playing for the Syracuse Stars JR A team.  Rothfuss spent time with the Maksymum JR B, and the Brockville Braves JR A Clubs.  He played in the RXHL High School league for 3 seasons from '05-'07.

 

RXHL's Casilio:  2010 All Greater Rochester Player of the Year!