Jacob Hitchner '22 Recruiting Profile

Spring Grove Area Senior High SchoolSpring Grove, PAMen's Ice Hockey

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ClubToledo Cherokee

Height6'0"

Weight170lbs

Age20

Primary PositionGoalie

Team LevelJunior Hockey

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2021 Highlights

2019 Highlights

Personal Statement

Every hockey coach wants a goalie that gives the team a chance to win. That’s what I do. I’m a 2004 goalie with a track record of success, development, and excelling at the next level demonstrated by consistency over the last five years.

I transitioned to AAA at 15U and played for the Skipjacks Hockey Club for two years. In both my 15U and 16U seasons, I finished in the top five of SV% in the USPHL. Last year I played for Belle Tire and enjoyed the high caliber weekly competition. I played 35 games and finished top ten goalies in SV% in the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League (T1EHL). We peaked at the end of the season, won the 18U AAA Michigan championship, and went to Nationals. It was a great experience. I developed a lot as a person and a player.

My short-term goal is to play competitive Juniors. My long-term goal is to play NCAA college hockey and receive a quality education that will prepare me to succeed in life.

Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I welcome the opportunity to speak with you about your program.

Athletics

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
6 seasons
2022 Toledo Cherokee (USPHL Premier)
2021 Belle Tire (18U (AAA))
Helped lead Belle Tire to win the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (MAHA) Tier 1 state championship, earning a trip to Nationals. I finished the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League (T1EHL) ranked 7th of 44 goalies in SV% and 9th in GAA.
2020 Skipjacks Hockey Club (16U (AAA))
2019 Skipjacks Hockey Club (15U (AAA))
Finished the season as the top 15U USPHL goaltender; first in save percentage and second in GAA. (See links under the "Press" section.) The Skipjacks Hockey Club fields independent teams that compete in the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL).
2018 York Devils (Bantam-AA)
Primary goalie; helped lead the team to the District Qualifying round; won the EJEPL.
2017 York Devils (Bantam-A)
Helped lead the team to the Atlantic District playoffs

Coach References

Travel / Club Coach
Scott Syring (Belle Tire HC)
Position Coach
Matt Wierzba (Belle Tire)
Position Coach
Rick Ice (Saginaw Spirit)
Travel / Club Coach
Jared Kersner
Travel / Club Coach
Alex Doyle
Travel/Club Coach
Matt Doyle

Events

Camp/Event
USA Hockey Nationals
3/30/22 to 4/04/22
Belle Tire did not advance to the quarterfinals. I played the middle of three round-robin games and lost to the Dallas Stars Elite.
Camp/Event
18U AAA Michigan Championship
3/12/22 to 3/14/22
Belle Tire defeated Little Caesars in a best-of-three series.
Camp/Event
18U AAA Michigan State Playoffs
3/01/22 to 3/06/22
Consistent with the entire season, my goalie partner & I split the four game playoffs (every other game). Me: 4 - 2 win over Oakland Jr Grizzlies (OJG); win over Biggby Coffee, 2 - 1 in a shootout. Playoff Stats: 107 min played, 55 SOG, 52 SVs, 3 GA, .945%, 1.43 GAA
Camp/Event
GDI 2021 National Consulting Camp
8/09/21 to 8/13/21
Camp/Event
GDI 2021 National Development Camp
7/25/21 to 7/30/21
Camp/Event
Atlantic District PDP Camp
6/05/21 to 6/06/21
Goalie Group B
Camp/Event
USPHL 16U Playoffs
3/04/21 to 3/07/21
Games: Thurs @ 9:50AM / Fri @ 8:00AM and 5:00PM / Sat @ 3:35PM / Sun TBD.
Camp/Event
GDI 2020 National Development Camp
7/26/20 to 7/31/20
One of 36 goaltenders selected to attend the GDI National Development Camp.
Camp/Event
USPHL - Philadelphia Hockey Club 15U Showcase
1/18/20 to 1/19/20
Played two of three games: vs Northern Cyclones and Springfield Pics. 102 mins played, 50 SOG, 47 SVs, 3 GA, .940%, 1.50 GAA
Camp/Event
USPHL - Adirondack Bank Utica 15U Showcase
10/12/19 to 10/13/19
Played two of four games: vs Philadelphia Hockey Club and Jersey Hitmen. 102 mins played, 60 SOG, 58 SVs, 2 GA, .967%, 1.00 GAA
Camp/Event
Tier 1 Labor Day Face Off
8/30/19 to 9/01/19
Played two of four games: vs Jersey Shore Whalers and Islanders Hockey Club. 102 mins played, 59 SOG, 56 SVs, 3 GA, .949%, 1.50 GAA
Camp/Event
USPHL Summer Showcase
7/12/19 to 7/14/19
U16 Skipjacks-White. Played one half in each of the three games. 75:00 mins, 30 SOG, 29 SVs, 1 GA, .967%.
Camp/Event
GDI 2019 National Development Camp
6/25/19 to 6/30/19
One of 36 goaltenders selected to attend the GDI 2019 National Development Camp.
Camp/Event
USA Hockey Atlantic District Qualifier
3/08/19 to 3/10/19
Camp/Event
GDI National Development Camp
8/05/18 to 8/10/18
One of 32 goalies invited to the GDI-East National Development Camp.
Camp/Event
USA Hockey Atlantic District Playoffs
3/16/18 to 3/18/18
York Devils Bantam battled through the elimination round and reached the District championship game. Selected to start the final game.
Camp/Event
Keystone State Games
7/26/17 to 7/30/17
Selected one of eight goalies to play in the Keystone State Games. Went 2-0. Team earned the PA gold medal.

Training

Goalie Development Inc. (GDI)
6 years
Dedicated goalie training sessions with GDI from 2015-2020. Invited to GDI-East National Development Camp 2018 and to the GDI National Development Camp 2019, 2020, and 2021. Also, attended the GDI National Consulting Camp (NCC) August 2021.
Great Lakes Goaltending (Goalie Coach)
1 year
Trained weekly with Matt Wierzba, October 2021 - March 2022
Rick Ice (Goaltending Coach - Saginaw Spirit)
1 year
Trained weekly with Coach Rick Ice from August to October 2021.