Coyle Commits to Barons for 2004-05
Published on December 15, 2003 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Cleveland Barons News Release
The Cleveland Barons organization is proud to announce the signing of Jake Coyle to a playing tender for the 2004-05 season.
The 5'6" 165lb forward from Brooklyn, OH , comes over from the Cleveland Barons Midget-Major team where he had 16 g 14 a for 30 pts in 18 games.. Coyle has been in the Barons organization for most of his career. Last season he was with the Detroit Honeybaked 87 team. " Jake maybe 5'7" but he plays and hit like a 6'5" 225 player, his offensive skills and defensive awareness will make him a valuable player for juniors and beyond." according to Chris Lepkowski, Barons Midget Major Coach.
Coyle, a versatile player, can effectively play both forward and defense which will make him a valuable asset to the Barons. Tim Alexander Head Coach/General Manager of the Barons states; " I have had the opportunity to watch Jake grow up as a player over the last seven years. I believe Jake will be a very good Junior A player and an excellent Division 1 college prospect. Jake is a player that could have gone anywhere to play juniors, but decided to stay home and play with the Barons."
Coyle has made the select squads as a 15 and 16 year old. In the 16 year old select tournament in Rochester, NY, Coyle won the skills competition. Coyle currently attends Padua Franciscan High School.
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