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ECEL 2016-17 Season Preview - Boston Jr. Rangers

06/30/2016, 1:00pm EDT
By ECEL Hockey

New Haven, CT-

As the 2016-17 ECEL season nears, the 18U Boston Jr Rangers are excited for what lies ahead. The Boston Jr Rangers have a solid core of returning players accompanied by talented newcomers as they prepare for the 2016-17 season.

Returning Players:
Brendan McCormack - Captain of the U18 team. Big frame and presence up front. Had 21 goals 30 assists for 51 points in 66 games. 
Dom Malatesta - A '99 forward playing 3rd year with the 18s. Had 23g-47a-70p in 70 games last season. 
Alex Dalton - Another '99 forward playing 3rd year of U18 hockey. 6'3 200lbs with a scoring touch. 20g-37a-57p last season 
Max Hennessy -  Talented '99 defenseman returning to the U18 team. A smaller player but makes up for it in ability. Great puck moving instincts and is a key component to the offense. 
Spencer Krul - A '98 goalie will be back again looking to improve on his 3.20 GAA and 907 save %. 


Newcomers:
Chaz Rometty is a top forward from Team Omaha 16U, who looks to add to the already deep front end of the Rangers. Josh Cole and Anthony Quatieri, both defenseman from St. Johns Prep (Danvers, MA) look to hold down the blue line. Jacob Lane and Jake Mendeszoon are both 6'4 defensemen with great skating ability. 


The Boston Jr Rangers look to improve on their 34-32-4 record from the 2015-16 season.  The club is coached by Jon Hutcheon who had this to say about his team: "We should be a fast team up front with a talented offense.  The defensive core is solid as we have plenty of depth and strong puck moving defensemen who have great size. We have a returning goaltender and we are excited to compete in the ECEL this upcoming season."

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