2019 Michigan High School Lacrosse Rankings: Final Boys and Girls Standings Released

What are the top-ranked Michigan high school lacrosse teams for 2019. How are the rankings determined. Which teams lead in boys and girls divisions.

Understanding the 2019 Michigan High School Lacrosse Rankings

The final Michigan high school boys and girls lacrosse rankings for the 2019 season have been released, providing insight into the top teams as they head into regional tournaments. These rankings serve as a crucial benchmark for evaluating team performance and predicting potential outcomes in the upcoming playoffs.

Ranking Methodology

The rankings are compiled and updated daily by Laxnumbers.com, utilizing a comprehensive approach that takes into account several key factors:

• Team records
• Goal differential
• Strength of schedule

This methodology ensures a balanced assessment of each team’s performance throughout the season, considering both their win-loss record and the quality of their opponents.

Divisional Breakdown

The rankings are structured to reflect the divisions used in the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) state tournament:

• Boys: Divided into two divisions
• Girls: Combined into one ranking, but compete in two divisions for the state tournament

Top-Ranked Girls Lacrosse Teams in Michigan

In the girls’ lacrosse rankings, Rockford has secured the top spot with an impressive performance throughout the season.

Rockford: The Leading Girls Team

Rockford’s dominance in girls lacrosse is evident from their statistics:

• Record: 9-4-1
• Rating: 91.18
• Average goal differential: 4.42
• Strength of schedule: 86.76

Despite facing tough competition, including losses to out-of-state teams New Albany and Upper Arlington from Ohio, Rockford bounced back with a decisive 13-8 victory over Forest Hills United, the third-ranked team in Michigan.

Top 5 Girls Lacrosse Teams

1. Rockford (9-4-1, 91.18)
2. East Grand Rapids (17-2-0, 90.98)
3. Forest Hills United (13-5-0, 88.03)
4. Hartland (15-1-0, 85.99)
5. Bloomfield Hills Marian (15-1-0, 85.69)

These top-ranked teams have demonstrated consistent performance and competitiveness throughout the season, setting the stage for an exciting state tournament.

Leading Boys Lacrosse Teams in Michigan

The boys’ lacrosse rankings are divided into two divisions, reflecting the structure of the MHSAA state tournament.

Division 1: Birmingham Brother Rice Dominates

In Division 1, Birmingham Brother Rice has established itself as the team to beat:

• Record: 17-0-0
• Rating: 95.55
• Average goal differential: 8.00
• Strength of schedule: 87.55

Brother Rice’s undefeated season includes impressive victories over defending Division 1 state champion Detroit Catholic Central (16-1) and East Grand Rapids (19-0). Their dominant performance is further highlighted by their season-long goal differential, outscoring opponents 276-82.

Top 5 Boys Division 1 Teams

1. Birmingham Brother Rice (17-0-0, 95.55)
2. Detroit Catholic Central (15-2-0, 92.67)
3. Hartland (14-1-0, 90.39)
4. Lake Orion (15-2-0, 87.63)
5. Northville (14-2-0, 86.80)

Division 2: Forest Hills Central Leads the Pack

In Division 2, Forest Hills Central has emerged as the top-ranked team:

• Record: 15-1-0
• Rating: 93.04
• Average goal differential: 8.12
• Strength of schedule: 84.92

Forest Hills Central’s impressive 11-game winning streak includes recent victories over St. Viator from Illinois (15-6) and Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (16-2), solidifying their position at the top of the rankings.

Top 5 Boys Division 2 Teams

1. Forest Hills Central (15-1-0, 93.04)
2. East Grand Rapids (13-5-0, 86.18)
3. Forest Hills Eastern (10-6-0, 86.00)
4. Detroit Country Day (7-9-0, 83.14)
5. Spring Lake (12-1-0, 83.03)

Impact of Rankings on Regional Tournaments

As the Michigan high school lacrosse teams prepare for regional tournaments, these rankings play a crucial role in shaping expectations and potential match-ups. How do these rankings influence the tournament structure and team strategies?

Seeding and Bracket Implications

The rankings often influence tournament seeding, potentially affecting the path teams must take to reach the state championships. Higher-ranked teams may receive more favorable seeding, potentially facing easier opponents in early rounds. This can impact team preparation and strategy as they navigate the tournament bracket.

Psychological Factors

Rankings can also have psychological effects on teams and players. Higher-ranked teams may feel pressure to maintain their position, while lower-ranked teams might be motivated to prove themselves as underdogs. Coaches must manage these mental aspects to ensure their teams perform at their best during crucial tournament matches.

Key Players and Performances

Individual player performances have been instrumental in shaping team rankings throughout the season. Which players have stood out and contributed significantly to their teams’ success?

Standout Performers

While comprehensive individual statistics are not provided in the rankings, several players have made notable contributions:

• Bryce Clay (Forest Hills Central): A key attackman who has helped lead his team to the top of Division 2
• Tanyr Krummenacher: Although specific team affiliation is not mentioned, Krummenacher is highlighted as a significant player in the rankings

These players, among others, have played crucial roles in their teams’ success and will likely be key factors in the upcoming regional tournaments.

Historical Context and Team Legacies

The current rankings reflect not only this season’s performance but also build upon the historical success of certain programs. How do these rankings compare to previous years, and what legacies are teams looking to uphold or establish?

Defending Champions

Several teams in the rankings are looking to defend their titles or improve upon previous performances:

• Detroit Catholic Central: Defending Division 1 boys state champion, currently ranked 2nd in Division 1
• Rockford: Defending Division 1 girls state champion, maintaining their top ranking

Emerging Powerhouses

The rankings also highlight teams that have made significant strides this season:

• Birmingham Brother Rice (Boys Division 1): Undefeated season and dominant performance suggest a potential shift in power
• Forest Hills Central (Boys Division 2): Strong season indicates they may be poised for a championship run

Preparing for Regional Tournaments

With regional tournaments beginning, teams are intensifying their preparations. How are top-ranked teams approaching these crucial matches, and what challenges do they face?

Training and Strategy Adjustments

Coaches are likely focusing on:

• Fine-tuning offensive and defensive strategies
• Addressing any weaknesses exposed during the regular season
• Preparing for specific opponents they may face in the tournament

Managing Pressure and Expectations

Top-ranked teams face the added pressure of meeting high expectations. Coaches must work to keep their players focused and motivated, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the level of play that earned them their high rankings.

As the 2019 Michigan high school lacrosse season enters its most exciting phase, these rankings provide valuable insight into the teams to watch. The combination of established powerhouses and rising contenders sets the stage for an thrilling and competitive regional tournament and state championship series.

Michigan high school boys, girls lacrosse rankings — May 15

Forest Hills Central attackman Bryce Clay (6) goes down during the MHSAA Division 2 State Championship game between Forest Hills Central and East Grand Rapids at Parker Stadium in Howell, Mich., on Saturday, June 9, 2018. . (Casey Sykes | MLive.com)

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With Michigan boys and girls lacrosse regional tournaments beginning Thursday, below are the top teams in their respective divisions.

Laxnumbers.com updates its rankings daily using teams’ records, goal differential and strength of schedule. The website breaks the boys rankings into two divisions, while the girls are combined into one, although there are two divisions for the Michigan High School Athletic Association state tournament.

Here are the rankings as of May 15.

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Girls No. 1: Rockford

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(Record, rating, average goal-differential, strength of schedule)

9-4-1, 91. 18, 4.42, 86.76

After losing to New Albany (Ohio) and Upper Arlington (Ohio) last week, they bounced back with a 13-8 victory over Forest Hills United, which is ranked No. 3 in the state.

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Girls top 5

2. East Grand Rapids, 17-2-0, 90.98, 8.15, 82.83

3. Forest Hills United, 13-5-0, 88.03, 4.77, 83.26

4. Hartland, 15-1-0, 85.99, 7.18, 78.81

5. Bloomfield Hills Marian, 15-1-0, 85.69, 6.68, 79.01

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Girls top 10

6. Brighton, 12-7-1, 83.96, 2.85, 81.11

7. Detroit Country Day, 13-1-0, 83.29, 6.21, 77.08

8. Okemos, 13-1-2, 83.01, 7.31, 75.70

9. Mattawan, 15-3-0, 82.68, 5.72, 76.96

10. Ann Arbor Pioneer, 13-5-1, 82.32, 4.52, 77.80

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Girls top 15

11. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood, 7-8-1, 82.12, 0.00, 82.12

12. Grand Rapids Christian, 10-9-0, 81. 26, 0.10, 81.16

13. Birmingham Unified, 5-6-0, 80.84, -1.72, 82.56

14. Farmington, 17-0-0, 80.59, 7.70, 72.89

15. Northville, 9-6-0, 80.45, 2.00, 78.45

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Boys Division 1 No. 1: Birmingham Brother Rice

(Record, rating, average goal-differential, strength of schedule)

17-0-0, 95.55, 8.00, 87.55

The Warriors concluded the regular season undefeated after beating defending Division 1 state champion Detroit Catholic Central 16-1 and East Grand Rapids 19-0 last week.

They have outscored opponents 276-82 this season.

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Division 1 top 5

2. Detroit Catholic Central, 15-2-0, 92.67, 7.17, 85.50

3. Hartland, 14-1-0, 90.39, 8.13, 82.26

4. Lake Orion, 15-2-0, 87.63, 6.17, 81.46

5. Northville, 14-2-0, 86.80, 4.75, 82.05

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Tanyr Krummenacher. (Photo used with permission from Jamie Crawford)

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Division 1 top 10

6. Plymouth, 14-4-0, 85.94, 5.11, 80.83

7. Clarkston, 11-3-0, 85.55, 3.71, 81.84

8. Rockford, 12-5-0, 85.33, 1.52, 83.81

9. Detroit U-D Jesuit, 12-5-0, 85.23, 3.41, 81.82

10. Saline, 13-2-0, 84.85, 5.26, 79.59

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Boys Division 2 No. 1: Forest Hills Central

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(Casey Sykes | MLive.com)

(Record, rating, average goal-differential, strength of schedule)

15-1-0, 93.04, 8.12, 84.92

The Rangers extended their win streak to 11 games last week with a 15-6 win over St. Viator (Illinois) and 16-2 victory over Orchard Lake St. Mary’s.

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Division 2 top 5

2. East Grand Rapids, 13-5-0, 86.18, 2.11, 84.07

3. Forest Hills Eastern, 10-6-0, 86.00, 2.68, 83.32

4. Detroit Country Day, 7-9-0, 83.14, -0.87, 84.01

5. Spring Lake, 12-1-0, 83.03, 5.30, 77.73

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Division 2 top 10

6. Forest Hills Northern, 9-6-0, 82.95, 1.73, 81.22

7. Muskegon Reeths-Puffer, 13-3-1, 82.74, 5.52, 77.22

8. Orchard Lake St Mary’s, 6-11-0, 82.69, -2.76, 85.45

9. Okemos, 8-8-0, 81.87, 1.68, 80.19

10. Flint Powers Catholic, 9-5-0, 80.94 2.50, 78.44

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Michigan high school boys, girls lacrosse rankings – May 9

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There is one week remaining in the high school boys and girls lacrosse regular seasons, and familiar teams remain at the top of the rankings.

Laxnumbers.com updates its rankings daily using teams’ records, goal differential and strength of schedule. The website breaks the boys rankings into two divisions, while the girls are combined into one, although there are two divisions for the Michigan High School Athletic Association state tournament.

Below are the latest rankings as of Wednesday, May 8.

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Girls No. 1: Rockford

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Rockford players celebrate their 2018 Division 1 girls lacrosse state championship win over Brighton on Saturday, June 9 at Grand Ledge High School. Patrick Nothaft | MLive.com

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(Record, rating, average goal-differential, strength of schedule)

7-2-1, 91.90, 5.40, 86.50

The Rams had just one game last week, cruising past Grand Rapids Christian 23-3. They are undefeated against Michigan teams this season.

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Girls top 5

2. East Grand Rapids, 15-2-0, 90.98, 7.94, 83.04

3. Forest Hills United, 11-4-0, 88.11, 5.06, 83.05

4. Hartland, 13-0-0, 87.48, 8.76, 78.72

5. Bloomfield Hills Marian, 12-1-0, 86.07, 6.76, 79.31

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Brighton’s Jessica Daniels, left, and Rockford’s Brooklyn Neumen battle for a loose ball after a faceoff during the 2018 MHSAA Division 1 girls lacrosse state championship game on Saturday, June 9 at Grand Ledge High School. Patrick Nothaft | MLive.com

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Girls top 10

6. Brighton, 11-6-1, 84. 43, 2.88, 81.55

7. Detroit Country Day, 10-1-0, 84.25, 5.72, 78.53

8. Okemos, 12-0-2, 83.71, 7.71, 76.00

9. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood, 7-7-1, 82.69, 0.20, 82.49

10. Mattawan, 10-3-0, 82.55, 4.07, 78.48

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Girls top 15

11. Grand Rapids Christian, 10-7-0, 81.81, 1.29, 80.52

12. Ann Arbor Pioneer, 10-4-1, 81.62, 4.20, 77.42

13. Birmingham Unified, 5-6-0, 81.38, -1.72, 83.10

14. Farmington, 13-0-0, 81.35, 7.07, 74.28

15. Northville, 7-5-0, 81.32, 1.91, 79.41

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Boys Division 1 No. 1: Birmingham Brother Rice

(Record, rating, average goal-differential, strength of schedule)

15-0-0, 95.55, 8.06, 87.49

The Warriors kept on rolling with three wins last week, including two against out-of-state teams. They capped the week with a 20-1 victory over Orchard Lake St. Mary’s.

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Division 1 top 5

2. Detroit Catholic Central, 13-1-0, 92. 70, 7.78, 84.92

3. Hartland, 13-1-0, 90.49, 8.07, 82.42

4. Lake Orion, 11-2-0, 87.39, 5.53, 81.86

5. Plymouth, 12-3-0, 87.13, 6.00, 81.13

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Division 1 top 10

6. Northville, 12-2-0, 86.84, 4.50, 82.34

7. Rockford, 11-3-0, 86.49, 2.92, 83.57

8. Saline, 11-1-0, 86.09, 5.58, 80.51

9. Detroit U-D Jesuit, 11-4-0, 85.64, 4.06, 81.58

10. Clarkston, 8-3-0, 85.53, 3.36, 82.17

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Boys Division 2 No. 1: Forest Hills Central

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The Rangers extended their win streak to seven games last week with a 14-2 win over Northville and 16-8 victory over Rockford. They have a big matchup against No. 2 Forest Hills Eastern on Thursday.

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Division 2 top 5

2. Forest Hills Eastern, 9-5-0, 86.22, 2.42, 83.80

3. East Grand Rapids, 10-4-0, 85.94, 1.92, 84.02

4. Spring Lake, 9-1-0, 84. 12, 4.30, 79.82

5. Detroit Country Day, 7-8-0, 83.88, -0.26, 84.14

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An East Grand Rapids player picks up his teammate, Patrick Smith (6), while celebrating after their sudden-death victory in double overtime during the MHSAA Division 2 Boys Lacrosse State Championship game between Forest Hills Central and East Grand Rapids at Parker Stadium in Howell, Mich., on Saturday, June 9, 2018. (Casey Sykes | MLive.com)

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Division 2 top 10

6. Forest Hills Northern, 7-5-0, 83.53, 2.33, 81.20

7. Muskegon Reeths-Puffer, 11-2-1, 83.31, 5.35, 77.96

8. Orchard Lake St Mary’s, 6-10-0, 82.89, -2.31, 85.20

9. Okemos, 8-7-0, 82.22, 1.86, 80.36

10. Holland Christian, 7-4-0, 81.31, 2.90, 78.41

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Northwestern University rankings on Forbes, data and profile: current school news

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July 17, 2022

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University Overview

When we talk about great schools and institutions, Northwestern will be one of them. Northwestern University is privately owned by the university and they founded it in 1851. It has a total enrollment of 8,278 students, is located in the suburbs, and has a campus size of 231 acres.

It uses a quarterly academic calendar. Northwestern University’s 2019 Best Colleges is National Universities ranking is 10th.

His tuition and membership fees are $54,567. The university has been one of the leaders in providing quality education and in the general field of research.

Serene and enables the student to read and understand. The university has a long history and began as farmland and swampland in the 1850s before becoming the northwest campus and town of Evanston, known as Ill.

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Northwestern University is affiliated with the Big Ten Athletic Conference School I. The Northwest women’s lacrosse team has won numerous NCAA national championships.

Northern University has hundreds of groups on campus to meet the various interests of students. All first-year students must remain on campus for 2 years.

The school’s 10 residential colleges provide themed housing for social and academic programs. The main campuses in the Northwest are located along Lake Michigan in Evanston and Chicago. In 2008, Northwestern opened a third branch in Doha, Qatar.

Northwestern Medill School is well known for its strong graduate journalism program. Founded in 1975, Northwest Dance Marathon is one of the largest student charities in the country and has donated over $20 million to charities in the Chicago area.

Notable alumni; former US Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens; 55th Mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel, superstar, writer and director Zach Braff; comedian Stephen Colbert; and, not excluding Grammy Award winner, actress Heather Headley.

Northwestern University profile and data

Northwestern University has 21,823 8,791 students, while the university has about 7,72,980 students. The university has a student-faculty ratio of 52,239 with a total annual cost of $52,239 while the university has a tuition fee of $52,239 and an out-of-state tuition of $52,239.

Institution receiving financial aid percentage is 62 percent, average school grant aid received is $36,262, school allowed percentage is 11 percent. SAT composite range 1400-1560; ACT compound range 32-53

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School Mission and Unique Qualities

The University began its first classes at the dawn of 1855 with two teachers and ten students. It is now known as one of the most exclusive schools in the Midwest with a more pre-professional approach than its closest competitor, the University of Chicago.

It offers over 100 undergraduate core and minor courses and students can study at Evanston or at its universities in Chicago and Doha, Qatar.

It also has academic chapters in Miami, Washington DC, and San Francisco. It is recognized that the Medill School of Journalism has both undergraduate and graduate programs.

The University School of Law, the School of Medicine and the Kellogg School of Management are among the best in the country. University is home to 90 school institutes and 53 research institutes, and his donation of $10.45 billion is one of the richest in the country.

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Northwestern increases annual research funding by more than $675 million. Students can choose from over 400 additional groups or join one of 46 Greek chapters; 40 percent of students participate in Greek life.

NCAA Division I and 23-year-old Wildcats have won 155 NCAA championships and 1995 conference championships.

Alumni include Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, and George R. R. Martin, author of a series of fantasy novels that have been adapted for the hit television series Game of Thrones.

Student Life

Northwestern University has a total enrollment of 8,278 students, of which 50 percent male students and 50 percent female students vary by gender.

At Northwestern University, 52 percent of students live in college-owned, operating, or connected housing, and 48 percent of students live off campus. In sports, Northwestern University is part of the NCAA I.

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At Northwestern, 45% of full-time undergraduates receive some type of need-based cash support, and the typical need-based scholarship or grant is $46,720.

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Campus safety data was submitted by the agency to the US Department of Education and has not been fully verified. The figures for illegal crimes show reports of alleged crimes to university security or law enforcement rather than trials or convictions.

We encourage potential students and their families to do their own research to assess the safety of the campus and surrounding area.

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Northwestern University provides a range of student services, as well as non-remedial training, women’s institute, health care, employment services, health insurance.

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Jack Hughes is a family success

However, the Blackhawks forward believes that Hughes cannot be compared to any NHL player because he is better.

“When a small hockey player comes into the league playing attacking hockey, they immediately start comparing him to me. That’s my impression,” said Kane (height – 178 cm, weight – 77 kg). – But I think he is He does a lot of things better than me. It’s true. He’s always on the move, always at speed. Even if the puck isn’t around and the game is going somewhere else, he still gets into the zone very quickly and joins the fight.”

An excellent feature for an 18-year-old athlete who has not yet played a minute in professional hockey. But Hughes (178 cm, 77 kg) should not be considered an ordinary junior.

The US National Team Development Program (NTDP) Under-18 center has what it takes to make it in the NHL: athletic family, character, a skating that Kane calls “unique,” understanding of the game. For all these qualities, Hughes stands out from the rest of the players entering the draft this year.

“There’s no other Jack Hughes,” says David Gregory of the NHL’s Central Scouting Bureau (CSB). “You can see elements in other players. He’s very agile and fast. His skating is reminiscent of [Buffalo Sabers center] Jack Eichel. They’re both picks up speed and balances remarkably. He also handles pressure well, like (Edmonton Oilers center forward) Connor McDavid. He can use a small chance to slip between two opponents. Others will not go for it, and he will take risks, because sees this as an opportunity.”

Hughes was ranked No. 1 in the final CBA North American fielding rankings and may be selected as No. 1 by the New Jersey Devils on June 21 in Vancouver. He has every chance of becoming the first NTDP graduate to enter the NHL immediately after the draft.

At the end of this season, Hughes became the top scorer in the NTDP team, gaining 112 (34+ 78) points in 50 games. That is, on average, he scored 2.24 points per game. He holds the Program record for assists (154) and points (228). For two seasons in this team, the forward played 110 games, averaging 2.07 points per game.

“Hockey is in my blood. I enjoy scoring goals, playing martial arts, practicing,” Hughes said. He plays a huge role in my life.”

How did a boy born in Florida, far from the most hockey state in the US, become the most promising junior in American hockey since Auston Matthews, drafted #1 by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2016? The best way to start answering this question is by talking about his family.

Prodigy

Jack was born on May 14, 2001. His father Jim at the time was an assistant coach for the Orlando team, who played in the International Hockey League. But soon the family moved – Jim became an assistant coach for the Boston Bruins. Jack was only two months old. In 2003, when Jack was two, the family moved to Manchester, New Hampshire, where Jim worked as an AHL assistant coach for two seasons and then coach for a year. There, Jack’s brother, Luke, was born. In 2006, the family again changed their place of residence. This time, the Hughes settled in Toronto, Canada, where Jim became an assistant coach of the AHL club.

It was in Toronto that five-year-old Jack became seriously involved in hockey. He raced the puck not only at the outdoor rink in Wedgwood Park, but also at home in the garage with his brother Quinn (a year and a half older than Jack).

“They were pushing so hard that the whole house was shaking,” recalls their mother Ellen. us a window. We covered it with a pillow. But I can’t count how many times we had to change the glass.”

Then Luke joined the home hockey battles, which, on the one hand, helped in the hockey plan, and on the other hand, worsened the condition of the garage. Hockey is the main sport in the Hughes family, but Jim and Ellen wanted their children to try other games as well. Ellen played football, lacrosse, and hockey while at the University of New Hampshire, and Jim was a quarterback on the college hockey team.

Jack was good at basketball. He played center from the age of nine to 13, but hated training.

“I begged my mother not to take us there,” he says. “That’s the only problem.”

The attention that parents paid to other sports helped the children become versatile athletes.

“They ran a cross-country race with 150 kids from different schools and took the top three places,” says Jim. looking for options. Therefore, we believed that playing different sports contributes to the overall development. ”

As a result, American hockey may achieve a unique achievement: three brothers can be drafted by NHL clubs in the first rounds in different years.

Quinn was selected seventh overall by the Vancouver Canucks in 2018 and played his first NHL game on March 28 this year. Luke will begin playing for the NTDP (U-17) team this fall as a guard and enter the draft in 2021. Jack hopes to be the eighth American to be drafted No. 1 in the NHL after Brian Laughton (forward, Minnesota North Stars, 1983), Mike Modano (forward, North Stars, 1988), Brian Berard (guard, Ottawa Senators, 1995), Rick DiPietro (goaltender, New York Islanders, 2000), Eric Johnson (guard, Louis Blues, 2006), Kane (forward, Blackhawks, 2007) and Matthews (forward, Maple Leafs, 2018).

Quinn, with three assists in five games for the Canucks, not only paved the way for Jack in the NHL. He was a stimulus for him in development.

“I was four years old, he was six. I chased him everywhere, I wanted to do what he did,” says Jack. gave in. He made me strive for more, taught me how to work, because he is very hardworking himself. I always looked up to Quinn. He never rolls straight. ”

The family did not live long in Boston, but the city played a prominent role in the brothers’ lives. According to Ellen, Jack and Quinn’s parents put Jack and Quinn on skates there.

Yes, Jack was on the ice at the age of one and a half.

“We’ve always said that the stick should be held with two hands,” Ellen explains what parents paid attention to when they taught their sons to play hockey. “The body must move behind the stick, the shoulders must be rotated correctly.”

Jim wanted his kids to understand the importance of getting up to speed when cornering. He demanded that they come out of the turn at a higher speed than when they started the maneuver.

“Hockey is a sport in which you have to change direction all the time,” he says. “You don’t have to run a hundred meters in a straight line. A lot of people lose speed when they start maneuvering. To avoid this, you need to learn how to use the inside and outside of the blade.” .

Ellen and Jean gave the boys knee pads, elbow pads, and hockey shorts so that falls would not cause negative emotions in children, and they would not be afraid to repeat certain exercises over and over again.

“They went out on the ice with pads so they wouldn’t be afraid to play at full speed,” says Ellen.

Jack believes that this approach paid off.

“We weren’t working on the speed that is needed when a hockey player is going in a straight line. We were always working on the turns, that’s why we skate so well,” said Jack. these maneuvers to automatism”.

Adam Nicholas, owner of Stride Envy Hockey in Boston, has worked with Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Honeyfin, Ottawa Senators forward Colin White, Minnesota Wild forward Jordan Greenway and Matthew Baldy of the NTDP U-18s. He had never met Hughes in training, but he saw how this hockey player skates and was very impressed.

“He doesn’t drive in a straight line,” says Nicholas. “If he needs to turn left, he will never go straight ahead to turn left. He will move to the right so that he has more room to turn left. Due to this, he can pick up speed and get away from the opponent by performing this maneuver.I don’t want to say that he owns skates like Connor McDavid, but they have a lot in common.”

During matches, not only Jack’s ability to skate, but his ability to choose a position is of particular importance. John Vanbiesbroek, USA Hockey Federation Assistant Executive Director of Hockey Operations and a former NHL goaltender, considers Jack one of the most courageous players in hockey. If you add to this understanding of the game and speed, it becomes clear why Jack has every chance of becoming the first number in the NHL draft.

“He runs in the middle zone, crosses the blue line at speed and makes decisions at speed … I don’t want to compare players, but he has a unique ability to beat opponents and see what few people see,” Vanbiesbroek says. “I’ve seen him with the puck he goes to two or three dimensional opponents, beats them and rolls out into the net. He is not afraid.

Former forward Jamie Langenbrunner played against Kane in the NHL and with him for Team USA. In September, he coached the team at the USA Hockey Federation’s Best Young Players match. Jack Hughes played for the opposing team.

“Hughes, for all his skill, has a drive to win,” says Langenbrunner. “He’s always with the puck or wants to have it. It’s going to be interesting to watch him in the NHL for the next 20 years.”

Choice

Jack made the biggest decision of his hockey career so far in 2017.

In that year’s Ontario Hockey League draft, he would have definitely gone first overall to the Barry Colts. The league’s top picks over the years have been McDavid (2012, Erie), Steven Stamkos (2006, Sarnia), John Tavares (2005, Oshawa), and Eric Lindros (1989, S. Ste. Marie”). In the 2016-17 season, Jack played for Toronto in the Toronto Junior League and scored 159 (58 goals, 101 goals) in 80 games there. But the striker decided to follow the example of his older brother Quinn and went to the American Plymouth in Michigan to play for the NTDP team.

“We were close to drafting him,” said Barry’s general manager and chief scout Jason Ford. country. It is important for him. We did everything to get him, but it did not work out. We respected their decision and did not choose him as the first number. ”

Jack spent two seasons with NTDP. Teams from this program play in tournaments with the teams of the US Hockey League (players from 16 to 20 years old), as well as the first and third divisions of the student national championship. Hughes was coached by John Wroblewski, and under his guidance Jack grew as a person and as a player. The NTDP teams also take part in three international tournaments during each season.

The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) is another path to the NHL for young players. It is one of the top three youth leagues in Canada that make up the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). It is played by hockey players from 16 to 21 years old. Over the past six years, 89 OHL players have been drafted by the NHL in the first round.

Kane, who scored 172 (84 + 88) points in 121 games for the NTDP team (1.42 points per game) from 2004 to 2006, played one season in the OHL (London). It was the 2006-07 championship and Kane then chalked up 145 (62 assists and 83) points in 58 games. He played for the Blackhawks the following year.

“Talented guys with a skill level like Jack Hughes will make their way to the top anyway,” says CBA director Dan Marr. In this regard, they have a lot in common, although there are differences. It all depends on the hockey player. Someone has an innate talent, someone reveals himself later, some excel in children’s and school hockey. All this affects which path a young person chooses “Coaches, parents, agents are always ready to help him make the choice that suits him best. They know if he is able to take a step forward in development right now or it is better for him to move gradually. The hockey player will develop as nature intended. It does not depend on what level he plays.

Jack’s assisting and scoring records in his two seasons in the Program are significant achievements. On points, he overtook Clayton Keller (Arizona Coyotes, 189 points in NTDP), Phil Kessel (Pittsburgh Penguins, 180), Kane (172) and Matthews (167), and on assists – Keller (118), Matthews (88), Kane (88) and Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk (77).

In 11 games this season against college teams, Jack made 46 shots, scored 18 (4+14) points, and in 24 games against clubs in the US Hockey League earned 48 (12+36) points, making 123 shots.

Wroblewski immediately realized that Jack was a special hockey player.

“Quinn was playing for 18-year-olds. It was the middle of May. Jack had just turned 15,” says Wroblewski. He wasn’t as good as he was now, but he still outplayed defenders. able to impose pace, but could manipulate opponents like Patrick Kane.In two-on-one situations, it was clear that the defenders could get him if they rolled up to him correctly, but he kept them at a distance and then either threw himself over his shoulder Goalie or to the house, or pass between the defender’s skates to the far post. It was very interesting to watch it. He succeeded, and he smiled. Jack Hughes really loves hockey.”

In April, Hughes and 20 of his NTDP teammates traveled to the Junior (U-18) World Championship in Sweden. There he became the top scorer (20 = 9 + 11) of the tournament, and the US team won the bronze medal. Hughes set a world junior championship record with 32 (14 assists, 18 points) in two tournaments (2018 and 2019) and surpassing Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin. In 2002 and 2003, Ovechkin earned 31 (23+8) points in 14 games as part of the Russian junior team.

Jack now plays for the US team at the Senior World Championships in Slovakia, becoming the youngest player ever to play for the US team at the world championships. He and his brother Quinn are on a team of predominantly NHL players captained by Kane.

“I was very happy when I found out that I had a chance to extend the season, that it was not over for me yet,” said Jack, who, after five games in the world championship, has one assist, 13 shots (average playing time is 14 :58) – I’m honored to play in such a team, and I will remember it for a long time. Being in the same company every day with these hockey players, real professionals, learning from them, talking to them, will help me a lot to get into the NHL next season. I don’t see the tournament as preparation for the draft. It’s a chance for me to learn how to be a professional, to get to know how the system works.”

Move to the NHL

According to Wroblewski, before arguing about whether Jack is ready for the NHL, you need to look at what he has achieved in such a short time.

“I first met him two years ago. In that time, he has completely changed,” says Wroblewski. “Look how he creates chances, how he helps the team seize the initiative. Jack will be able to make a splash in the NHL next year. Maybe not in every game, but he is capable of it. He will continue to single-handedly threaten the net at the next level – in the NHL.”

Jim, now with the hockey department at CAA Sports agency, thinks Jack could make an NHL debut this year if conditions are right.

“I’ve worked with guys two meters tall and taller who can’t be seen on the ice. So I don’t think size will help you much if you don’t know how to use it. It’s not about them at all,” he says. “Look at the lineups.” teams in the NHL these days you’ll be amazed how many players are under 180 cm there are now speed, technique and courage in hockey the main question for me is will jack be one of those players teams are now built by size , skill and speed. Those of them who find a good combination of these parameters have a chance to succeed. ”

Hughes is the first NTDP hockey player since Johnson (Colorado, 2006 Draft) to take first place in the final North American CSB rankings. Johnson was the second of four Program alumni (DiPietro, Kane, Matthews) selected first overall in the NHL Entry Draft. Jack wants to be fifth on this list and shows his skills by playing against opponents older than him.

“Everyone wants to get into the NHL as soon as possible. If I play in the NHL next year, my dream will come true,” he said.