... facilities on the island or the inability of high school and Tier 3 junior teams to peacefully coexist, to chase their dreams of playing at a higher level, many natives have had to leave the island. New Dorp Beach resident Kevin Labanc (Staten Island, N.Y.) recently made a decision to forgo any chance of playing college hockey to chase his NHL dreams by heading north to the OHL. He will suit up for the Barrie Colts, who selected the Brooklyn-born ...

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... to perform in the NHL's bright spotlight. Until nearly 40 years later, when along comes Kevin Labanc, and now an entire New York City borough of hockey fans has someone to root for again. Labanc, a sixthround draft pick of the San Jose Sharks in 2014 who combines skill with a ... bit of an edge, appears to be making his mark this year with seven n Hangin' Out With Kevin Labanc Page 42 LABANC 'I remember when I played for the (New Jersey) Rockets, we used to practice at the practice rink at the ...

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... draft." - Dominic Tiano, OHL Writers Network - KIrK luedeKe 38 Photos/Terry Wilson Photography - OHL CHARGinG COLT By Kirk Luedeke W hen Kevin Labanc graduated from the U.S. NTDP and opted for major junior over the original NCAA path he'd laid out, he knew it ... seen enough from him to warrant a call in Philadelphia at the NHL draft in June. "It was definitely a big adjustment," Labanc said recently, of joining the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League for the 2013-14 hockey season. "The (OHL) is ...

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... the Rockets were eliminated as of press time). In the MJHL, the Long Island Royals, North Jersey Avalanche, Jersey Wildcats, Brewster Kevin Labanc (12) be a formula that is working." So as his junior career was winding down, Pinho had to make another decision ... 1 Elite League. The victories come in the program's first season in the highly competitive league. ... Staten Island's Kevin Labanc continues to lead the OHL in scoring. It is expected that he will join the San Jose organization when his OHL season ...

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... team. "He needs to get stronger, and could be a guy who gets drafted if he continues to improve." For now, Labanc is getting into the groove and has his sights on helping Barrie capture the Robertson and Memorial Cups. If he does enough to get ... a lot on the NHL draft's "buzz-o-meter," but scouts know that the Yale recruit is a well-rounded, versatile player. 5. Kevin Labanc, RW, Barrie (OHL) (Staten Island, N.Y.), 5-foot-11, 186 Central Scouting mid-term rank: 88 NA CANTERBURY SCHOOL An independent ...

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... in Ruiz being stretchered from the ice. But Ruiz has returned from the injury and picked up points in three consecutive games, and he is currently the circuit's third-leading scorer. - CHARLES O'bRIEN Claus Andersen/Getty Images around juniors Kevin Labanc (Staten Island, N.Y.), in action here (No. 12) against the London Knights, set the Barrie (OHL) Colts franchise record for consecutive games with a point at 25 games. 32 NEw yORk HOCkEy JOURNAL February 2015 Free digital subscription at ...

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... LASt tEAM/n.E. HOMEtOWn/COLLEGE F U.S. NTDP/Massapequa, N.Y./Notre Dame F U.S. NTDP/Manhasset, N.Y./Yale Kevin Labanc F Barrie (OHL)/Staten Island, N.Y. Alex Tuch F U.S. NTDP/Baldwinsville, N.Y./Boston College Anthony Angello ... American Prospects Game Sept. 26 at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. nathan Billitier (Spencerport, N.Y.), Ryan Hitchcock (Manhasset, N.Y.), Kevin Labanc (Staten Island, N.Y.), Sonny Milano (Massapequa, N.Y.), Alex tuch (Baldwinsville, N.Y.) and Joe Wegwerth (Brewster, N ...

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... make." Milano: A pure creative talent Kevin Labanc  Left Wing | Hometown: Staten Island, N.Y. | Selected: Sixth round (171st overall) | NHL Team: San Jose Sharks The Skinny: In his rookie season in the OHL, Labanc tallied 35 points (11 goals, 24 assists) in 65 games. Labanc is another U.S. NTDP product ... with the program before making the jump to the OHL. He plays with a high degree of energy. Labanc likely will head back to Barrie Colts for another season in major juniors. Quotable: "I'm just a hard ...

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... now I'm going to fall off every- Around juniors Kevin Labanc (Staten Island, N.Y.) was crowned the Ontario Hockey League's 2015-16 scoring champion after registering 127 points (39 goals, 88 assists) ... in 65 games. Labanc won the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy (most points) and the Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy (top-scoring right winger). Labanc is the second Barrie Colt to win both awards. The Staten Island native capped his outstanding ...

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... Royals two years ago, and U18 gold with Team USA in April. Kevin Labanc | LW, Barrie (OHL), 5-11, 172 | Staten Island, N.Y. Average size and tough initial transition might mean that Labanc will have to take another 12 NEW YORK HOCKEY JOURNAL June 2014 shot ... better second half. He's smart and effective on the power play, so an NHL club might take a flyer on him late, but Labanc is considered by several scouts as a longshot. Nathan Billitier New York/New Jersey watch list in 2015: Jeremy Bracco | F, U.S. ...

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... Pittston, Pa. | June 17-19  Prospect Camp 2 Simsbury, Conn. | July 8-10 feedback@nyhockeyjournal.com Kevin Labanc (Staten Island, N.Y.) closed out his final season in the Ontario Hockey League by claiming the Leo Lalonde Trophy as the ... , helping Colton Phinney (Chatham, N.J.) earn All-Ivy honors in 2015-16. Bosak also was the trainer for recent Anaheim Ducks signee Kevin Boyle (Manalapan, N.J.). - CHARLES O'BRIEN PlayTrueLAX  Main Camp (invite only) Pittston, Pa. | July 29-31 REGISTER AND RESERVE ...

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... midterm rank: 21 NA 3. Tony DeAngelo, D, Sarnia (OHL) (Sewell, N.J.), 5-foot-11, 170 pounds 5. Kevin Labanc, RW, Barrie (OHL) (Staten Island, N.Y.), 5-foot11, 186 Central Scouting mid-term rank: 88 NA Former NTDP standout is rounding into form for the ... Colts and brings nice skill, creativity to the mix. Kevin Labanc ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS ON THE ICE AND OFF EAST REGIONAL Bridgeport, Connecticut March 28 & 29, 2014 To order tickets, call ...

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LABANC Hangin' out with ... Kevin Labanc How special was it to come back home and play at Prudential Center? (Feb. 12, 2017; Sharks won, 4-1, at Devils)? "It was awesome� I played hockey here (with the New Jersey Rockets) growing up, so it was definitely ...

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... of longtime NHLer Keith Primeau, Chayse was scoreless in his first four USHL games. ... Also leaving for the USHL was Evan Wisocky (Paramus, N.J.) who joined Sioux City. ... Staten Island's Kevin Labanc is seventh in the Ontario Hockey League in scoring with 49 points in 30 games. Labanc finished sixth in the league in 2014-15. ... games and has garnered the attention of a few college club coaches, all while working some 30-plus hours a week in Hamilton. "Alex has ...

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... , 30 assists) in 25 games. ... Anthony Del gaizo (Basking Ridge, N.Y.) continues to lead the EHL (Premier) in scoring with 36 points (18 goals, 18 assists) in 21 games. ... Staten Island's Kevin Labanc is 10th in the OHL in scoring with 28 points in 19 games. Labanc finished sixth in the league in 2014-15. - cHarLES o'BriEN er hockey game. "In this world, every kid is going to have dreams and wishes, and Luke's wish is to go to ...

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... the Year. ... Despite missing time with an injury, Jon Ruiz (Williamstown, N.J.) took home the scoring crown in the EHL. ... Kevin Labanc (Staten Island, N.Y.) remains one played with the Lincoln Stars (USHL) and the Janesville Jets (NAHL) before having a successful ACHA career ... on video or at league showcases, but as a general statement, of two Americans near the top of the OHL scoring charts. Labanc is fifth in the circuit with 68 points and is second in the league in assists with 68. ... Finally, the New ...

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... , both of the U.S. NTDP; Anthony Angello of the Omaha Lancers; the U.S. NTDP's Joe Wegwerth; Tony DeAngelo, the top defenseman prospect in the region; and Staten Island's Kevin Labanc, a draft sleeper from Barrie of the OHL. Photos/Tom Sorensen (U.S. NTDP); Getty Images (Wegwerth, Labanc); Omaha Lancers (Angello); Metcalfe Photography (DeAngelo) D, Sarnia (OHL) | 5-11, 175 (Sewell, N.J.) | GP-51, G-15, A-56, PTS-71, PIM-90 | CSS Rank: 14 NA The Skinny: On ...

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... with the Jersey Hitmen of the EJHL. ous scorer for the Syracuse Stars Midgets (105 points) before heading west. Kevin Labanc, F, U.S. NTDP (Staten Island, N.Y.) — Late ’95 birthdate did not look at all out of place in competitions like the ... Four Nations and World Under-18 Championship this season. Like Milano, Labanc is committed to Notre Dame. Brandon Fortunato, D, U.S. NTDP (North Hills, N.Y.) — Undersized but highly skilled offensive ...

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... feedback@nyhockeyjournal.com NHl Central Scouting Mid-Term Rankings NO. SKATERS POS. TEAM/HOMETOWN/COLLEGE COMMITMENT 10 Anthony DeAngelo D Sarnia (OHL) 16 Sonny Milano LW U.S. NTDP/Massapequa, N.Y. 21 Alex Tuch C/RW U.S. NTDP/Baldwinsville, N.Y. 88 Kevin Labanc RW Barrie (OHL)/Staten Island, N.Y. 95 Ryan Hitchcock LW U.S. NTDP/Manhasset, N.Y. 107 Anthony Angello C Omaha (USHL)/Manlius, N.Y. 141 Joseph Wegwerth RW U.S. NTDP/Brewster, N.Y. NHL Central Scouting mid-term ...

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... Jimmy Howard Calgary Flames | F Buffalo Sabres | F Detroit Red Wings | G Hometown: Carneys Point, N.J. Hometown: Rochester, N.Y. Hometown: Ogdensburg, N.Y. College: Boston College College: Boston College College: Maine Patrick Kane Keith Kinkaid Kevin Labanc Chicago Blackhawks | F New Jersey Devils | G San Jose Sharks | F Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y. Hometown: Farmingville, N.Y. Hometown: Staten Island, N.Y. Juniors: London (OHL) College: Union Juniors: Barrie Colts (OHL) Sean Malone Sonny ...

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