He's been the starter for Quinnipiac the past three years and he's been outstanding. As a sophomore he was 12-6-5 (2.22 GAA .927 SV%) as a junior he went 12-11-6 (2.20 GAA, .913 SV%) and this year as a senior he's been completely dominant going 16-2-2 (1.48 GAA .934 SV%). He's 6'4 190 so he's got plenty of size; I'd have to think he'll get a shot with someone when he graduates. Anyone have an opinion of this kid?
Last edited by Jaykay: 01-11-2013 at 03:19 PM.
Reason: Stats update
I go to Quinnipiac, and I have nothing but incredible things to say about Eric Hartzell. He's been the reason (along with Jeremy Langlois) that Quinnipiac is now ranked 5th in the nation.
Hartzell uses his size as well as any goalie that's 6'4" 190lbs. This video here shows how his size is probably his best asset.
I graduated from QU just this past summer, and I was wondering what peoples thoughts were on him as well. I unfortunately never got to attend many QU games(I will be attending the QU/Yale game this year though!), but given his stats, I really hope he gets at least an invite to an NHL camp next season. As the poster above me said, he has great size and uses it to his advantage.
Not to derail the thread but given you guys watch Quinnipiac a lot, whats happened with Peca this year versus last?
Sophomore slump. He had a horrible start but then again so did the team. He had probably the prettiest goal that the Bobcats scored this year. On the road against RPI he a 5-on-3 shorthanded goal.
He also plays with the Jones twins (Connor and Kellen) who I think are terrible. Kellen was drafted by the Oilers, Connor is undrafted. They are so dumb, and they don't know how to play without each other. I would like to see Peca on a line with Jeremy Langlois (the active leader in career goals scored), but Langlois' line is clicking really well with Russell Goodman and Clay Harvey.
I think Peca plays here next year then goes pro (just in time for me to graduate ).
I graduated from QU just this past summer, and I was wondering what peoples thoughts were on him as well. I unfortunately never got to attend many QU games(I will be attending the QU/Yale game this year though!), but given his stats, I really hope he gets at least an invite to an NHL camp next season. As the poster above me said, he has great size and uses it to his advantage.
The Yale game is always a great time. If you know what I'm talking about I'm in the spirit group so I'm in the group that's very loud and obnoxious at games
He's been the starter for Quinnipiac the past three years and he's been outstanding. As a sophomore he was 12-6-5 (2.22 GAA .927 SV%) as a junior he went 12-11-6 (2.20 GAA, .913 SV%) and this year as a senior he's 8-2-2 (1.56 GAA .927 SV%). He's 6'4 190 so he's got plenty of size; I'd have to think he'll get a shot with someone when he graduates. Anyone have an opinion of this kid?
The junior year stats show that he carries this team on his back to give them every chance to win.
I go to Quinnipiac, and I have nothing but incredible things to say about Eric Hartzell. He's been the reason (along with Jeremy Langlois) that Quinnipiac is now ranked 5th in the nation.
Hartzell uses his size as well as any goalie that's 6'4" 190lbs. This video here shows how his size is probably his best asset.
I think he has 1B NHL potential.
Not to pick apparent Hartzell, because this is the only thing I have seen on him, but the two keys to the video are the fact the two forwards are so close in on the net, plus Hartzell clearly plays for a pass back across the net. Good anticipation perhaps, or maybe guess work which would get pick apart at the pro level.
Just my thoughts on the video, and I'll trust your overall opinion more since you watch him a lot more than me. I have been curious about Hartzell for a bit though myself, as I like to see which UFA college kids get a shot at being signed, and I think with his size and numbers, he should get a try out at least. Has there been any rumours on who has been at his games scouting?
Not to pick apparent Hartzell, because this is the only thing I have seen on him, but the two keys to the video are the fact the two forwards are so close in on the net, plus Hartzell clearly plays for a pass back across the net. Good anticipation perhaps, or maybe guess work which would get pick apart at the pro level.
Just my thoughts on the video, and I'll trust your overall opinion more since you watch him a lot more than me. I have been curious about Hartzell for a bit though myself, as I like to see which UFA college kids get a shot at being signed, and I think with his size and numbers, he should get a try out at least. Has there been any rumours on who has been at his games scouting?
The Flyers lately. He attended their rookie camp this past summer and I heard they were at the last few games.
Not to pick apparent Hartzell, because this is the only thing I have seen on him, but the two keys to the video are the fact the two forwards are so close in on the net, plus Hartzell clearly plays for a pass back across the net. Good anticipation perhaps, or maybe guess work which would get pick apart at the pro level.
Just my thoughts on the video, and I'll trust your overall opinion more since you watch him a lot more than me. I have been curious about Hartzell for a bit though myself, as I like to see which UFA college kids get a shot at being signed, and I think with his size and numbers, he should get a try out at least. Has there been any rumours on who has been at his games scouting?
According to a QU fan who goes to every game, Mark Messier, Paul Maclean, Craig Mactavish, and Paul Holmgren were at the game against Nebraska-Omaha
So was Peter Chiarelli, but they were probably scouting Ryan Walters.
or Andrej Sustr. He seems to be on a lot of NHL teams wish lists as a free agent signee at the end of the season.
As for Hartzell (and I've seen quite a bit of him in his career at Quinnipiac) as mentioned already his size is one of his greatest assets. The two things that jump out at me from a developmental standpoint are his confidence level and consistency - two things that have really improved in his game IMO. He's got good fundamentals, uses his size well as far as covering the net and doesn't move around more than necessary (read that isn't a flopper), reads and tracks plays well. He also has good rebound control and can limit second and third chances (two other areas that have improved).
Having said this, Hartzell will get (if he's hasn't already) some NHL scouting attention. Whether he actually gets signed by a team remains to be seen.
Funny thing about Hartzell, I went to high school with him and he wasn't even our starting goalie his junior year. There was a kid a year older than him who had started since he was a freshman so even though most people had an inkling that Hartzell might be better, the coach kept his blinders on and stuck with the senior. The kid who started over him wasn't a scrub by any means, I think he was all-state honorable mention and went on to play D3 but he certainly wasn't a potential future NHLer. Hartzell left his senior year to go play for his dad in Sioux Falls and as they say, the rest is history.
18-2-4 record, 1.43 GAA and a .936%... Really hoping an NHL team gives this kid a shot at some point.
Great stats don't always tell the whole story, but in Hartzell's case this season they do because in the Bobcats games that I've seen him in this year, he has made numerous saves that he either would've given up in past years or that have given his team a chance to maintain a lead/win the game. As much as I like Quinnipiac's team defense, Hartzell is the guy that keeps that aspect of their game together. Without his great play, the defense probably wouldn't be as tight as it is right now.
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