Pittsburgh Hornets

Former Pittsburgh Hornet goaltender and, current member of the USA National Development Team Program John Gibson, has been invited to participate in the NHL Research, Development and Orientation Camp.  One of only 40 or so players chosen to attend, Gibson and the other prospects will play multiple scrimmages that will incorporate new rule ideas as some of the hockey worlds biggest decision makers look on. 

The players were selected by NHL Central Scouting based on their potential for next summers NHL Draft.  The majority of NHL General Managers, league officials and representatives from the International Ice Hockey Federation will all be in attendance.  The camp will take place on August 18th and 19th in Toronto. 

Click on the NHL logo on the left to find out more and see the complete roster of players.  Good Luck and congratulations John. 

Former Pittsburgh Hornet Cliff Loya has been named the assistant coach on the Hornets 2000 birth year team.  Cliff returns to coach after an impressive playing career.

Cliff played four years at the University of Maine where he was selected in the NHL Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks.  He then went on to play 7 years professionally in the AHL, ECHL and in Europe.  We welcome him back and are sure that he will make a strong addition to the Hornets coaching staff.

Former Pittsburgh Hornet Stephen Johns was selected by the Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks in the 2nd round (60th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.  Johns becomes the fourth highest Western PA native ever picked behind RJ Umberger, Grant Lewis and Mike Weber.  Congratulations Stephen and good luck with the Blackhawks.

Four former Pittsburgh Hornets have been named as participants in the USA Hockey World Junior Team evaluation camp this August in Lake Placid, NY.  Brandon Saad, who recently signed with Saginaw of the OHL.  Patrick Wey who plays for the defending NCAA Champions Boston College.  Goaltender Michael Houser who just completed his first season with the London Knights of the OHL.  The final player is defenseman Stephen Johns, who will be a freshman at Notre dame this fall.

You can find the camp roster and follow the action in August at www.usahockey.com by clicking on the logo to the left.  Good Luck.

Former Hornets Stephen Johns and Brandon Saad were both part of the Gold Medal winning US team at the IIHF World Under 18 tournament.  Team USA won 6 straight games after falling to Silver Medalist Sweden in the opening game to take the title in Minsk, Belarus.  It'sTeam USA's second consecutive Under 18 gold and the program's third this season also winning the Under 17 and World Junior Championship (U20).  Congratulations Steve and Brandon we hope to have more pictures in coming days.  For more information log on to usahockey.com

The NHL Central Scouting Service released their final lists for the 2010 Entry Draft in Los Angeles and 5 former Pittsburgh Hornets have been included.  The highest rated player is defenseman Stephen Johns  ranked 35th overall, and is currently playing for the NTDP in Ann Arbor, MI.  Forward Matt White is also listed as the 106th ranked skater.  

The list of North American goalies only has 30 players ranked but 3 of those are  former Hornets.  The highest ranked is Michael Houser who is rated the 11th available goaltender and is currently playing for the London Knights of the OHL.  Parker Millner of Boston College is the 26th ranked goaltender after being listed last year and going undrafted.  Matt Skoff, currently playing for Sioux City in the USHL, and  one of the U18 team goalies last season rounds out the list at #30.

 Congratulations and we all wish them good luck at the Draft June 25th and 26th in Los Angeles.  Click on the link below to see the full lists.

Last night former Hornet's Patrick Wey and Parker Milner beacame the first Hornets to capture and NCAA Hockey championship.  Both players are freshman at Boston College, who defeated Wisconsin 5-0 at Ford Field in Detroit to win the school's fourth NCAA title.  Congratulations.

Former Hornet Dylan Reese made his NHL debut for the New York Islanders last night against the Atlanta Thrashers.  The Upper St. Clair native had just been traded from the Columbus Blue Jackets two days before.  While property of Columbus he had been playing for their AHL affiliate in Syracuse, NY.  Congratulations Dylan and good luck.

Ryan Malone becomes the first Hornet alumni to win an Olympic medal as he brings home a Silver following Team USA's 3-2 heartbreaking loss in the Gold medal game yesterday.   It was a great tournament, and a great performance, for USA Hockey and we thank all of the American players for a superb effort.

Former Hornets JT Miller, John Gibson and Barret Kaib were all part of the USA U17 team that won the gold medal at the World U17 challenge in Timmins, Ontario. JT Miller finished the tournament with 5 goals and 3 assists in 6 games. Goaltender John Gibson stole the show in the gold medal game stopping 38 of 39 shots with the only Ontario goal coming with one second left to spoil the shutout. Gibson was named player of the game in 2 of his 3 starts, including the gold medal game, and finished the tournament with a 1.33 GAA and a 0.957 save%. Congratulations guys.

The Pittsburgh Hornets are proud to announce that former Hornet Patrick Wey was selected in the 4th round 115th overall by the Washington Capitals on Saturday at the NHL Entry Draft.  Wey, who will attend Boston College in the fall, is a Mt. Lebanon native and played last season for the Waterloo Blackhawks of the USHL. Congratulations Patrick.

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