JOSEPHS COMMITS TO CLARKSON

Press Release

St. Michael's Buzzers forward Troy Josephs (photo credit - Mike Ivall/OJHL Images) has confirmed his commitment to join the Clarkson University Golden Knights beginning with the 2013 or 2014 ECAC season.
The 6', 179 lbs. native of Whitby, Ontario is a product of the Whitby Wildcats minor hockey program and he made the jump to junior hockey, playing seven games as a 16-year old with the nearby Pickering Panthers, making an immediate impact by notching four goals and five points during his stint.  His success as a midget translated into being drafted by the Belleville Bulls in the 2010 OHL Priority Selection in the 15th round, 283rd overall.

With his future in mind, Josephs mind was set on earning a scholarship and joined the St. Michael's Buzzers last season, where as a rookie he would post respectable numbers, including 11 goals and 24 points, while helping the club to a first place finish in the South Division standings.  This season, counted on as one of the club's leaders, Josephs made a move to centre and has not disappointed, currently sitting second on the club with five goals and seventh overall in scoring with nine points.

"I like the move to centre, it allows me to pick up some extra speed down low and take off on the rush. I am extremely happy to be committed to Clarkson. I have heard nothing but great things about the program and coach Casey Jones. I am following some Buzzers that have had outstanding careers at Clarkson. I want to live up to those expectations," said Josephs.

Buzzers General Manager, Rich Ricci added, "Troy was a project last year.  An outstanding athlete who had some raw skill and a lot of upside.  He started well for us last year but suffered a serious mid-season injury that set him back.  He came back this year, won our Combine Testing comfortably and had a completely different demeanor on the ice.  Driven to say the least.  A skilled guy with a real nasty streak and edge.  We moved him to centre with the hope of capitalizing on his skill set.  He hasn't disappointed as he has drawn a lot of early attention.  I'm happy for him and his parents.  He follows a very similarly styled Buzzer to Clarkson from our 2008 team, Louke Oakley."

 (Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)