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Eight freshmen to join Clarkson Hockey in 2018-19

Posted 7/21/18

The past couple of seasons the Clarkson University Men's Hockey coaching staff has brought in nationally ranked recruiting classes and it paid big dividends last year helping the Golden Knights reach …

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Eight freshmen to join Clarkson Hockey in 2018-19

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The past couple of seasons the Clarkson University Men's Hockey coaching staff has brought in nationally ranked recruiting classes and it paid big dividends last year helping the Golden Knights reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2008. This year's group of eight incoming freshmen gives the Green and Gold another promising influx of talent.

"My staff did an outstanding​ job with this year's class," stated Casey Jones, the Leonard S. Ceglarski Endowed Chair for the Clarkson University Hockey program. "We have some holes to fill as we graduated a large ​senior class and​ also lost a few underclassmen to the NHL​, so it was important for us to get depth in this class. I feel strongly about the talent level of this group, but I am most excited about the quality of person we are adding to our program and University. They should complement our current team members and the culture we have at Clarkson extremely well."

Clarkson's Class of 2022 consists of six forwards and two defensemen. Four of the freshmen are U.S. citizens from Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota and Wisconsin, respectively, three are Ontario, Canada natives and one hails from Alberta, Canada. Five of the incoming Knights – forwards Anthony Callin (Madison Capitols), Joshua Dunne (Green Bay Gamblers) and Adam Tisdale (Dubuque Fighting Saints) along with defensemen Brian Hurley (Chicago Steel) and Michael Underwood (Green Bay) skated in the United States Hockey League (USHL). Forwards Jamie Collins (Nanaimo Clippers) and Christopher Klack (Penticton Vees) played in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), while forward Nick Campoli (North York Rangers) comes from the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL).

Below is a breakdown of the eight individuals by alphabetical order who make up the Golden Knights' incoming class along with a quote from the Clarkson coaching staff:

ANTHONY CALLIN

6-0, 181 – December 23, 1998

Middleton, WI / Madison Capitols (USHL)

Played parts of the past three seasons in the USHL for Madison, recording 39 points on 19 goals and 20 assists through 99 career games … Enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2017-18, posting 14 goals and 19 assists playing in all 60 games for the Capitols.

"Anthony is a very difficult player to play against. He has good speed and really evolved in his overall game with Madison. Anthony has good upside and we are excited about his potential."

NICK CAMPOLI

Forward – shoots left

6-0, 200 – February 16, 1999

Toronto, ONT / North York Rangers (OJHL)

2017 sixth-round NHL Draft pick (158 overall) of the Las Vegas Golden Knights … A skilled offensive center who played the past three seasons in the OJHL with North York, amassing 115 points on 41 goals and 74 assists through 103 games … Was the Rangers' leading goal scorer in 2017-18 with 20 tallies and was second in points with 49 through 46 games … Tallied 11 points, including seven goals in 10 postseason … Served as an assistant captain.

"Nick is an offensive catalyst, but plays a good 200' game which is what we like at the center position. We are expecting Nick to be an impact for us and provide production right away."

JAMIE COLLINS

Forward – shoots left

5-8, 173 – September 21, 1997

Fergus, ONT / Nanaimo Clippers (BCHL)

A steady forward in the BCHL for Nanaimo the past two seasons, recording 57 points on 25 goals and 32 assists through 103 games … Tallied 14 goals and 19 assists through 45 games with the Clippers in 2017-18 … Acted as team captain.

"Jamie was used in all situations in Nanaimo last year. He will add speed and pace to our team and has been a leader everywhere he has been."

JOSHUA DUNNE

Forward – shoots left

6-4, 193 – December 8, 1998

O'Fallon, MO / Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)

Has played in the USHL's the past four seasons with Green Bay, compiling 74 points on 34 goals and 40 assists through 140 career games … Was the Gamblers' second-leading scorer last season with 48 points on 21 goals and 27 assists … A team leader as an assistant captain.

"Josh fought injuries early in his junior career, but is coming in with confidence after a great season in the USHL. Josh's offensive game took the step we thought it was going to last year and he gives us great size down the middle while playing a 200' game."

BRIAN HURLEY

Defense – shoots left

6-1, 210 – June 18, 1998

Mahtomedi, MN/ Chicago Steel (USHL)

Played the past two season in the USHL, splitting time with the Fargo Force and the Chicago Steel in 2017-18 … Skated in 58 games last year, recording seven goals and 12 assists … Acted as an assistant captain … Spent the entire 2016-17 season with Fargo, recording four goals and seven assists through 40 games.

"Brian is a pretty complete defenseman that comes in with a ton of playing experience in the USHL in all situations. We expect Brian to compete for quality minutes and has the potential to run a Power Play."

CHRISTOPHER KLACK

Forward – shoots left

6-0, 183 – June 3, 1997

Georgetown, ONT / Penticton Vees (BCHL)

A productive offensive player in the BCHL the past two seasons with the Penticton Vees, recording 74 points on 22 goals and 52 assists through 90 games … Served as an assistant captain … Skated in only 32 games with the Vees last year after suffering an injury early, tallying nine goals and 18 assists … Was a key contributor in the 2018 playoffs with four goals and seven assists through 11 games … Also has experience in the USHL with the Lincoln Stars (2014-15) and the Muskegon Lumberjacks (2015-16).

"Christopher has elite-level speed and vision. He is coming out of a good program and should push for quality playing time right away."

ADAM TISDALE

Forward – shoots left

5-10, 174 – November 9, 1998

Cochrane, ALB / Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)

The fourth-leading scorer for Dubuque in 2017-18, recording 33 points on 18 goals and 15 assists through 50 games … Prior to playing for the USHL's Fighting Saints, he skated in 122 games in the AJHL for the Canmore Eagles … Tallied 89 points (30-59) combined over the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons with Canmore.

"Adam also has elite speed and is coming off a great second half with Dubuque in the USHL, almost averaging a point/game the last 30 games. He will add tempo and playmaking ability to our lineup right away."

MICHAEL UNDERWOOD

Defense – shoots right

6-2, 194 – July 7, 1998

Bloomfield Hills, MI / Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)

A teammate of Dunne's last year with Green Bay in the USHL … A rugged performer on the blueline, who posted 66 penalty minutes last season through 59 games with the Gamblers … Also recorded 12 points, including 11 assists.

"Mike is a mobile defenseman that defends really well. He moves pucks well in transition and is coming off a good year with Green Bay which should allow him to compete for playing time right away."