Curtis Glencross

In a past interview, this guy was looked at by the Ducks organization who can be a good checker for the team. The thing is, supposedly, he is blessed with the ability in scoring goals also. In two games now, he has three goals. I don't even think Lupul did that in last years tournament. If the Ducks are looking for a checker who can score goals, looks like Glencross would be the perfect fit for the third line. Being that Getzlaf ain't scoring, I think I'd say I might even take Glencross over Getzlaf. Perry did score though. So, if Perry continues to score, I'd also consider taking him over Getzlaf. However, if Getzlaf does start to score, then it would be a different story. But after all, the Ducks do lack scorers. So, go with the people who are scoring at a higher level I'd say.

Forgot to mention him. He has scored 2 goals in 2 games thus far. Plus, his cousin already plays in the NHL, for Minnesota. His cousin is only 5'9 and is finding successs in the NHL. So, hopefully this guy will also.

Glencross has been great so far.

The Glencross-Getzlaf-Perry line has been fun to watch.

Forgot to mention [Perrault]. He has scored 2 goals in 2 games thus far.

And the organization seems really high on him. On the boards he always gets overshadowed by Parenteau (in rankings, etc) and I'm not sure why.

I think it is because Parenteau is more a scoring type of player while Perreault is the hard-working type. But both have a good value for the Anaheim organization (at least I hope so).

Perrault and Parenteau are very similar. The only reason why I gave Parenteau the edge is because Parenteau had a slightly better season in Cincy. Parenteau got better as the season went on, whil Perrault started strong and then leveled off for the rest of the season. Parenteau also has the WJC experience under his belt and I think he plays a slightly more well-rounded game. But not much seperates these two.

I wouldn't count on Glenncross being a big time scorer but being a 15 goal maybe a Mike Leclerc type of guy is reasonable?

I think it is because Parenteau is more a scoring type of player while Perreault is the hard-working type. But both have a good value for the Anaheim organization (at least I hope so).

That's kind of what I mean, they've scored almost exactly the same the couple of seasons. The slight edge going to Perreaulta and he plays in all 3 zones from the sound of it. Three years ago, yes there was a big gap between them but not any more.

It just seems to me that we all favor Parenteau slightly but the organization Perreault.

I wouldn't count on Glenncross being a big time scorer but being a 15 goal maybe a Mike Leclerc type of guy is reasonable?

He is faster than Leclerc so that might help him get over the 20 goal mark at some point.

Leclerc I think scores a lot of the right spot right time goals. He doesn't have an exceptional shot or speed. I think Glencross could be better than Leclerc, and hopefully more durable.

Ducks are definetly molding themselves in to a Suttersque -team with lots of hardworking, physical players with good workethic.

Getzlaf, Lupul, Zenon, Rome, Saunders, OBrien, Alen, Davis, Smith, Brent etc.

I like it, in fact I love it.

From this reporters perspective, Glencross has been the best player for the Ducks this tournament. Speedy and aggressive, he has been the first player into the offensive zone and the first one back-checking in each of the 3 Ducks games I've seen so far. He's been using some nice skating to get in on the forecheck and play physical on both ends of the ice while still managing to bury a couple of goals.

From this reporters perspective, Glencross has been the best player for the Ducks this tournament. Speedy and aggressive, he has been the first player into the offensive zone and the first one back-checking in each of the 3 Ducks games I've seen so far. He's been using some nice skating to get in on the forecheck and play physical on both ends of the ice while still managing to bury a couple of goals.

"A couple of goals"? Boy are you a tough critic.

"A couple of goals"? Boy are you a tough critic.
Well, at the time it was written, he only had two goals. What more did you want? :dunno:

I'm glad to hear that Curtis is doing well so far. I saw him several times with UAA last season. Yes, he can score the goals. But don't expect him to be a 50+ goal guy.

Forgot to mention him. He has scored 2 goals in 2 games thus far. Plus, his cousin already plays in the NHL, for Minnesota. His cousin is only 5'9 and is finding successs in the NHL. So, hopefully this guy will also.

I think you are confussing Perrault with Parenteau as P.M. Bouchard & Parenteau are cousins & played together in Chicoutimi & WJC 2 years ago.

I'm glad to hear that Curtis is doing well so far. I saw him several times with UAA last season. Yes, he can score the goals. But don't expect him to be a 50+ goal guy.
Nobody here expects him to be more than a 20 goal guy.

Nobody here expects him to be more than a 20 goal guy.

Heck, I'd be happy with 15 and a lot of feistiness.

HERE (http://www.adn.com/sports/story/5572788p-5504422c.html) is a great article that appeared in Sunday's Anchorage Daily News about Curtis Glencross. The author, Doyle Woody, covers the Alaska-Anchorage hockey team and IMO is one of the best college beat writers in the biz. Check it out!

I'm glad to hear that Curtis is doing well so far. I saw him several times with UAA last season. Yes, he can score the goals. But don't expect him to be a 50+ goal guy.

Considering the fact that no one in the NHL came close to scoring 50 goals last season, I think it's pretty fair to say that Glenncross won't "be a 50+ goal guy". What he will do is bring some much-needed grit to the Ducks and I'm sure that he will score plenty of what Mike Babcock refers to as "greasy" goals.

BTW, I'm so impressed with CG that I think the Ducks should have a scout regularly assigned to cover Alaska. Anyone currently at UAA who the Ducks should take a look at? (Yeah, I know you're an Oilers fan, but if you give us a few names, I won't tell anyone.)

Considering the fact that no one in the NHL came close to scoring 50 goals last season, I think it's pretty fair to say that Glenncross won't "be a 50+ goal guy". What he will do is bring some much-needed grit to the Ducks and I'm sure that he will score plenty of what Mike Babcock refers to as "greasy" goals.

BTW, I'm so impressed with CG that I think the Ducks should have a scout regularly assigned to cover Alaska. Anyone currently at UAA who the Ducks should take a look at? (Yeah, I know you're an Oilers fan, but if you give us a few names, I won't tell anyone.)

Actually, Alaska has two NCAA teams: Alaska-Anchorage, who play in the WCHA and Alaska-Fairbanks, who play in the CCHA. Yes, they don't play in the same conference...go figure. But they do meet annually for the Governor's Cup, which is for Alaska collegiate bragging rights.

The one player who the Ducks scouts may have already taken a good look at and will be able to again this season is Charlie Kronschnabel. He led all Seawolves rookies inscoring last year. Very good offensive player who has size (6'4", about 200-205), but isn't quite as "gritty" (to use your words) as Curtis is.

Actually, Alaska has two NCAA teams: Alaska-Anchorage, who play in the WCHA and Alaska-Fairbanks, who play in the CCHA. Yes, they don't play in the same conference...go figure. But they do meet annually for the Governor's Cup, which is for Alaska collegiate bragging rights.

The one player who the Ducks scouts may have already taken a good look at and will be able to again this season is Charlie Kronschnabel. He led all Seawolves rookies inscoring last year. Very good offensive player who has size (6'4", about 200-205), but isn't quite as "gritty" (to use your words) as Curtis is.

Thanks, Oiler Chick. I'll try to keep an eye on Kronschnabel's progress this year. BTW, you probably know that the Frozen Four was played here in Anaheim a few years ago. (I think it was '98 or so. Michigan State, New Hampshire, Maine & BC.) If memory serves, UAA was the "host" school. (It wasn't UAF, was it?)

Actually, Alaska has two NCAA teams: Alaska-Anchorage, who play in the WCHA and Alaska-Fairbanks, who play in the CCHA. Yes, they don't play in the same conference...go figure. But they do meet annually for the Governor's Cup, which is for Alaska collegiate bragging rights.

The one player who the Ducks scouts may have already taken a good look at and will be able to again this season is Charlie Kronschnabel. He led all Seawolves rookies inscoring last year. Very good offensive player who has size (6'4", about 200-205), but isn't quite as "gritty" (to use your words) as Curtis is.

I wouldnt go as far as saying Kronschnabel is NHL material maybe AHL. He had a very solid freshman year at UAA but was about to give up on hockey and go to NAU until John Hill ran into charlies dad and John Hill told him he was looking for a walk-on forward. Dont get me wrong Charlie is a very good player just not NHL caliber.

When Curtis stepped on the ice his freshman year I told my friends he was going to be a very special player and I think every other UAA fan felt the same way about him. He does the little things scouts and gms look for in players I would liken him to Shane Doan of PHX.

BTW, I'm so impressed with CG that I think the Ducks should have a scout regularly assigned to cover Alaska. Anyone currently at UAA who the Ducks should take a look at? (Yeah, I know you're an Oilers fan, but if you give us a few names, I won't tell anyone.)[/QUOTE]

Ales Parez probably has the best chance of any UAA players to make the NHL. He was the other winger on Curtis's line. Curtis told me Ales was the best passer he had ever played with. the only problem I had with Ales his freshman year was he was to soft but during his sophmore year he changed my opionon on that. He put on some muscle and learned a thing or two about the physical game from Curtis. The two of them put a hurting on alot of teams last year.

BTW, I'm so impressed with CG that I think the Ducks should have a scout regularly assigned to cover Alaska. Anyone currently at UAA who the Ducks should take a look at? (Yeah, I know you're an Oilers fan, but if you give us a few names, I won't tell anyone.)

Ales Parez probably has the best chance of any UAA players to make the NHL. He was the other winger on Curtis's line. Curtis told me Ales was the best passer he had ever played with. the only problem I had with Ales his freshman year was he was to soft but during his sophmore year he changed my opionon on that. He put on some muscle and learned a thing or two about the physical game from Curtis. The two of them put a hurting on alot of teams last year.[/QUOTE]

Funny you should mention Ales Parez because I almost added him to the should/must see list as well. I'd like what I saw in Ales this past season, I like his skating and you hit the nail on the head about his passing ability.

I wouldnt go as far as saying Kronschnabel is NHL material maybe AHL. He had a very solid freshman year at UAA but was about to give up on hockey and go to NAU until John Hill ran into charlies dad and John Hill told him he was looking for a walk-on forward. Dont get me wrong Charlie is a very good player just not NHL caliber.

When Curtis stepped on the ice his freshman year I told my friends he was going to be a very special player and I think every other UAA fan felt the same way about him. He does the little things scouts and gms look for in players I would liken him to Shane Doan of PHX.

If he turns out to be half the player Shane Doan is, the Ducks will be very fortunate. I sure like what I've seen of Glenncross thus far (primarily in the Rookie Tournament).

I've never seen him play, and I'm excited about him...based on his performance at the Rookie Tourney.

Shane Doan?? That guys a power forward thats 6"2' 220! I think Glencross can hope to be a Erik Cole/John Madden

Shane Doan?? That guys a power forward thats 6"2' 220! I think Glencross can hope to be a Erik Cole/John Madden
Yeah, comparing Glencross to Doan is a bit premature. But if he's even minorly comparable to Doan, Cole or Madden, I'd be quite happy.

I've never seen him play, and I'm excited about him...based on his performance at the Rookie Tourney.

Nice pick up for Anaheim. Ranked 9th on your prospect depth chart, and looking like he will be a good player for the Ducks. Perry also looks like he was no fluke, pile them in with Lupul, Getzlaf, Smid, Popovic and Brent and you have a great young core to grow with.

Nice pick up for Anaheim. Ranked 9th on your prospect depth chart, and looking like he will be a good player for the Ducks. Perry also looks like he was no fluke, pile them in with Lupul, Getzlaf, Smid, Popovic and Brent and you have a great young core to grow with.

You forgot Chistov :teach:

No...he didn't :(

No...he didn't :(

One bad year = trade eh? :shakehead