Post by IslandersHKY on Jun 13, 2008 7:52:28 GMT -4
Thought Moncton fans might find it of interest that Sniderman will be playing CIS hockey this fall with UPEI. The following article is from Ch'town Guardian Newspaper.
Sniderman commits to men's hockey Panthers
Former goaltender in the Quebec, Ontario major junior leagues
BY JOSH LEWIS
Special to The Guardian
The UPEI Panthers may have found their next starting goaltender.
Jhase Sniderman may not be a costumed super hero, but he did earn the nickname during his four-year major junior hockey career for his acrobatics in the crease.
“I’m pretty athletic,” said Sniderman, 21, who said a lifetime of summer vacations on P.E.I. was a key factor in his commitment to join the Atlantic University Sport men’s hockey conference team for the 2008-09 season.
But the Toronto native, who described himself as a hybrid between a butterfly and standup netminder, added that his experience with UPEI head coach Dylan Taylor sealed the deal.
“Dylan was above and beyond anything I expected during the recruiting process,” said the six-foot goalie.
“He showed me the school and around the Island and he’s been there to answer any questions I’ve had. He seemed different than the other coaches.
“And the chance to come in and play right away, I’m pretty excited about that.”
Sniderman’s nomadic junior career included stops with the Moncton Wildcats and Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, as well as the Erie Otters and London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League.
In 2006, Sniderman backed up the Wildcats squad which made it to the final game of the Memorial Cup.
Two years later, he was acquired by the Knights to replace Canadian world junior goalie Steve Mason, who had been traded to Kitchener.
Taylor said he’s ecstatic to land the goaltender, who was a hot commodity on this year’s recruiting market.
“Jhase was a highly-recruited player throughout the AUS and Ontario, without question,” said the coach.
“He is a very strong goaltender. His fitness levels are elite and his work ethic is exceptional. His focus on improving is of professional standard.
“Aside from his play, I really, really coveted him for our program for his personality. It’s his focus on his conditioning, his academics, the kind of kid he is.
“I thought, we’ve got to have this guy at UPEI. And that’s why Acadia and UNB and all those schools were after him.”
With neither Paul Drew nor Dayne Davis returning to the Panther crease in the fall, Taylor said Sniderman will have every chance to grab the starter’s role.
“We’re going to have a situation where he has an opportunity to come in and compete for the No. 1 spot. He has a strong track record and the opportunity will be there.
Sniderman commits to men's hockey Panthers
Former goaltender in the Quebec, Ontario major junior leagues
BY JOSH LEWIS
Special to The Guardian
The UPEI Panthers may have found their next starting goaltender.
Jhase Sniderman may not be a costumed super hero, but he did earn the nickname during his four-year major junior hockey career for his acrobatics in the crease.
“I’m pretty athletic,” said Sniderman, 21, who said a lifetime of summer vacations on P.E.I. was a key factor in his commitment to join the Atlantic University Sport men’s hockey conference team for the 2008-09 season.
But the Toronto native, who described himself as a hybrid between a butterfly and standup netminder, added that his experience with UPEI head coach Dylan Taylor sealed the deal.
“Dylan was above and beyond anything I expected during the recruiting process,” said the six-foot goalie.
“He showed me the school and around the Island and he’s been there to answer any questions I’ve had. He seemed different than the other coaches.
“And the chance to come in and play right away, I’m pretty excited about that.”
Sniderman’s nomadic junior career included stops with the Moncton Wildcats and Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, as well as the Erie Otters and London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League.
In 2006, Sniderman backed up the Wildcats squad which made it to the final game of the Memorial Cup.
Two years later, he was acquired by the Knights to replace Canadian world junior goalie Steve Mason, who had been traded to Kitchener.
Taylor said he’s ecstatic to land the goaltender, who was a hot commodity on this year’s recruiting market.
“Jhase was a highly-recruited player throughout the AUS and Ontario, without question,” said the coach.
“He is a very strong goaltender. His fitness levels are elite and his work ethic is exceptional. His focus on improving is of professional standard.
“Aside from his play, I really, really coveted him for our program for his personality. It’s his focus on his conditioning, his academics, the kind of kid he is.
“I thought, we’ve got to have this guy at UPEI. And that’s why Acadia and UNB and all those schools were after him.”
With neither Paul Drew nor Dayne Davis returning to the Panther crease in the fall, Taylor said Sniderman will have every chance to grab the starter’s role.
“We’re going to have a situation where he has an opportunity to come in and compete for the No. 1 spot. He has a strong track record and the opportunity will be there.
