Xander Lucas '23 Recruiting Profile

Clear Creek Amana High SchoolTiffin, IAMen's Ice Hockey

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ClubNorth American Alliance Hockey

Height5'9"

Weight145lbs

Age19

Primary PositionLeft Wing

Secondary PositionCenter

Dominant HandRight

Team LevelAA (Tier 2)

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Personal Statement

I am a 2005, 5’9”, 140 lb. Defenseman (recently made smooth transition to playing Center and Wing). I have 10 years hockey experience; AAA level for 6 summer seasons, and one regular season. I am an extremely coachable athlete and excellent team player, offering dynamic, fast-paced, quality play with insatiable determination and grit. I have participated in high-level clinics and camps for 9 years, attending body contact, shooting, power/hybrid skating, battle, stickhandling, and defense camps in 2018, and Elite Body Contact clinics, Power Skating, and Edge Training in 2020 thus far. Was awarded Player of the Week in two week-long camps, and Player of the Tournament with the Iowa Wild 2005 AAA team in 2018.

In 2019, I was awarded Player of the Year with the Cedar Rapids Junior RoughRiders, and my 14U team was awarded Team of the Year.

Currently attends hockey practice 4 times a week with the Cedar Rapids Junior RoughRiders, is a member of the FTC/STEM Robotics Team at Clear Creek Amana Middle School (Tiffin, IA), and participates in separate off-ice strength and conditioning training at StrengthU in North Liberty, IA.

In 2018-2019, 16-game regular season, playing at Center and Left Wing, I had: 8 starts, 57 shots on goal, 8 goals, 1 minor penalty, 13 assists, and 5 blocked shots.

Accepted into the Global Hockey camp in Las Vegas, NV, CCM Selects Training camp at the USJDP training site in Michigan, NCAA Ivy Shootout camp in New Jersey, CCM Selects Resident Camp in Illinois, and Legacy Global Selects family of teams, playing in the Green & White camp. 2019 tournament lineup includes 1 Northland Hockey Group tournament with AAA Rink Rats out of Iowa, 2 NHG tournaments with AAA Cedar Rapids team out of Iowa, Chi-Town Shuffle and NAPS Elite with Durham Hockey Institute out of New Jersey, and Chicago Shootout with Legacy Global Midwest. 2020 tournaments: Chi-Town Shuffle and Windy City Cup with North American Alliance, and NHG Combat Cup with Rink Rats.

I have my sights set on playing Tier 1 hockey, Junior hockey in the USHL, and Collegiate level hockey as well.

I strive every day to be a leader on and off the ice with my noteworthy commitment and dedication to my coaches and teammates. My parents (and extended family) quietly support me, keeping me humble, honest, and appreciative of the opportunities hockey has given me to travel the country, meet extraordinary people, and play the game I love.

Athletics

High School Information

2018 Club/Travel Team
Starter
- Jersey: #3

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
7 seasons
2020 North American Alliance Hockey (AAA)
Played Chi-Town Shuffle (IL), and Windy City Cup (IL)
2018 Cedar Rapids Jr. RoughRiders 14U (A)
2018 Northland Hockey Group - Iowa Predators (Summer - AAA)
2017 Iowa Wild AAA (AAA)
2017 Northland Hockey Group - Iowa Panthers (Summer - AAA)
2016 Iowa City / Coralville Hockey (A)
2016 Northland Hockey Group - Iowa Panters (Summer - AAA)

Coach References

Travel / Club Coach
Christien Joubert
Travel / Club Coach
Zack Stommen
Travel / Club Coach
Scott Rast
Strength
JC Moreau
Travel / Club Coach
Frenc Csatlós
Other
Scott Stirret
Travel / Club Coach
Jason McKane

Events

Camp/Event
NHG Combat Cup
8/07/20 to 8/09/20
Member of Rink Rats ('05) team
Camp/Event
Windy City Cup
7/23/20 to 7/26/20
Team played 18U AAA Elite Bracket; Runner-Up
Camp/Event
Chi-Town Shuffle
7/17/20 to 7/19/20
Team played in 16U AAA Elite bracket
Camp/Event
Legacy Global Selects Green & White Camp
8/01/19 to 8/04/19
Camp/Event
Planet Hockey Super Skills Camp
7/29/19 to 8/02/19
Camp/Event
CCM Boys Selects Resident Camp
7/22/19 to 7/26/19
Camp/Event
Cedar Rapids Hockey Academy Defense
7/15/19 to 7/17/19
Schedule: 7:45am - 12:00pm every day
Camp/Event
Cedar Rapids Hockey Academy Speed
7/08/19 to 7/10/19
Schedule: 7:45am - 12:00pm every day
Camp/Event
NCAA 1st Contact Ivy Shootout
7/05/19 to 7/07/19
Team White. Schedule: 7/5 5:30 game (Baker) ; 7/6 8am game (McGraw) , 2pm game (Baker) ; 7/7 TBD
Camp/Event
CCM Selects Training Camp
6/21/19 to 6/23/19
Team Green. Schedule:
Camp/Event
Global Hockey Camp
6/17/19 to 6/20/19
Team C. Schedule (all on south rink): 6/17 3:35pm practice, 10:55pm game ; 6/18 11am practice , 6:10pm game ; 6/19 2:25pm game ; 6/20 12:15pm game
Camp/Event
NAPS Elite
6/14/19 to 6/16/19
Playing with Durham Hockey Institute's AAA Elite team
Camp/Event
USHL Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Futures Camp
6/07/19 to 6/09/19
Camp/Event
NHG Rushmore Cup
6/06/19 to 6/09/19
Playing with Cedar Rapids (IA) AAA team
Camp/Event
NHG Mt. Dew Cup
5/17/19 to 5/19/19
Playing with Cedar Rapids AAA team
Camp/Event
Chicago Shootout Tournament
5/03/19 to 5/05/19
Playing with Durham Hockey Institute's AAA Elite team
Camp/Event
Chi-Town Shuffle
4/19/19 to 4/21/19
Playing with Durham Hockey AAA Elite team
Camp/Event
Power Edge Pro Camp
4/12/19 to 4/14/19
Camp/Event
NHG Opener
4/05/19 to 4/07/19
Played a 4-game tournament with the Midwest Rink Rats AAA team
Camp/Event
MWAHA Player Development Camp
3/29/19 to 3/31/19
Camp/Event
NHG World Cup of Hockey
9/14/18 to 9/16/18
Team Sweden
Camp/Event
NHG Combat Cup
8/17/18 to 8/19/18
Camp/Event
Turcotte Stickhandling
7/29/18 to 8/02/18
In hockey, during the past several years, the emphasis has been placed on individual skills. Coaches at all levels are looking for the skilled hockey players who can control the game and contribute to the team. Having more than 45 years of experience in conducting hockey schools and also author of the book Search for the Lost Art, Réal Turcotte has designed a systematic approach in the art of stickhandling, passing and shooting that guarantees each individual an improvement in their skills. Xander's wrist shot: 41mph / Slap shot: 48mph There are 7 reasons why you should attend our school: 1) Winning the One on One challenge 2) Buying time and creating space for yourself in order to make a play. 3) Becoming a much better passer and pass receiver 4) Controlling the game with your playmaking abilities 5) Increasing your teammates and your own scoring chances 6) Increasing your confidence level with the pucks
Camp/Event
Simply Defense
7/23/18 to 7/26/18
Our Summer Defense camp is an intense *4 day program covering a wide range of defensive skills and concepts including: Gap Control Lateral Mobility Foot Speed Backward Skating Playing the Rush Positioning in all Zones Breakout Options Creating Passing Angles Reading Pressure Supporting your Partner Play in Front of the Net And Much More! The program utilizes both full ice drills and a station format maximizing ice time and student / instructor interaction.
Camp/Event
Nebraska State Games
7/19/18 to 7/22/18
Silver Medal
Camp/Event
Planet Hockey Super Skills Camp
7/09/18 to 7/13/18
Xander was chosen as the 'Player of the Week' - given to one individual per week
Camp/Event
NHG AAA Cup
6/22/18 to 6/24/18
Camp/Event
Laura Stamm Power Skating
6/18/18 to 6/21/18
Tested and passed Advanced AA level
Camp/Event
Pro Ambitions Hockey Hybrid Skating
6/18/18 to 6/21/18
We combine figure skating, speed skating, edge control, explosive starts and direction changes and stride as well as off ice strength and conditioning in our hybrid curriculum. “What is it about figure skating that is so unique? It’s the use of edges, it’s how we use our body to change direction on the ice. It’s something that makes all hockey players go ‘oh’.” -Four-time world champion Kurt Browning At this camp your child will be trained by a dynamic duo, a power/speed skating hockey coach along with a certified figure skating coach. Founder Jeff Serowik trained with a professional figure skater throughout his professional career as did many other NHL players. We found two of the most talented skating coaches in the nation to add quickness and precision to our camper’s skating. We teach explosive starts and acceleration, technique, form, hockey specific pivots, proper body position and kee bend, balance and weight shift. We develop what you already have in your own skating style. Powerful strides, backwards acceleration and speed, agility, mobility,edges, starts and stops. We just published an article on another key element to quick feet on the ice. Our strength and conditioning trainer, Brian McDonough, trains NHL and Hockey East players all summer off the ice in preparation for them gaining quicker feet on the ice in the fall. Both at camp and on our PRO AMBITIONS APP, we will be streaming a dry land conditioning regime to do as hockey homework where kids can continue to train their feet at home after they leave us. • 2+ hours on ice daily training sessions • one week of Pro Ambitions Camp=3 months season practice • emailed extensive player evaluation after camp • after camp care & hockey homework on Pro Ambitons APP • official Bauer practice jersey • achieving your summer hockey growth spurt
Camp/Event
Pro Ambitions Hockey Combo Camp
5/18/18 to 5/20/18
Attended intensive weekend camp (Friday - Hybrid Skating , Saturday - Shooting/Passing , Sunday - Denfense)
Camp/Event
NAHL Combine
5/04/18 to 5/06/18
The NAHL Combines are driven by the North American Hockey League and operated by the NAHL’s professional staff in order to serve the most valuable asset to hockey… the players. The intent and goal is to provide the aspiring hockey player to take part in a one-of-a-kind experience that is designed to maximize exposure at grand-scale events that provide a true look and feel of the genuine NAHL Experience. NAHL Combines are carefully designed to provide an experience, education, and exposure for prospects that strive to advance their hockey development at the junior hockey and college level.
Camp/Event
Laura Stamm Power Skating
4/20/18 to 4/22/18
The Laura Stamm International Power Skating System is designed to improve the speed and mobility of hockey players of all ages and abilities. Power Skating Programs include 3-5 day skating and stick handling clinics and camps, advanced workshops, skating lessons and workshops for elite players as well as clinics for hockey coaches and officials. The skating skills and skating drills are all hockey specific. Since 1970 Laura Stamm and her team of Certified Instructors have trained hockey players throughout the world. Her power skating techniques are proven by the pros, and have improved the speed, efficiency, and overall skating technique of thousands of pro, amateur and recreational hockey players.
Camp/Event
200 x 85 Body Contact Clinic
3/03/18 to 3/04/18
200×85 annually offers it’s Body Contact clinic to teach players how to give and receive a check. The clinics incorporate contact specific instruction using player sized checking dummies. This clinic provides players with an opportunity for professional instruction on the skills of awareness, angling, body position and body contact. Each session focuses on helping players develop their confidence in physical situations and reduce the likelihood of injury.