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TJ DeMeulenaere '21 Recruiting Profile
ClubOrland Park Vikings CSDHL/NAPHL
Height6'3"
Weight160lbs
Age21
Primary PositionGoalie
Secondary PositionGoalie
Dominant HandRight
Team LevelJunior Hockey
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Personal Statement
Coaches say I am the most coachable player they have coached. They also say I am a leader by example. Those are humbling words that mean a lot to me. As hard as I work on the ice, I also work hard at school. This is reflected in my grades and test scores. It is also important to be well rounded and that is why I do community service. I am grateful to be able to volunteer at a local rink. I am able to teach skating and hockey to young children. I look forward to continuing my hockey career into college. I believe I have a great foundation to bring to a school. I will be a great student, a great ambassador and I believe a player any coach would love to have on their team. Please take the opportunity to reach out to me. I am excited to learn about all the possibilities available to me and what I can bring to those great schools.
Athletics
High School Information
- 2017 Club/Travel Team
- Starter- Jersey: #37
Team Awards
- NIHL Academic Award (4.0 GPA), Conference Champs
- 2017 Club/Travel Team
- Starter- Jersey: #37
Individual Awards
- MVP of Irish Cup (Notre Dame, IN) Champs
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Regular Season SWSL Champs and Tournament Champs
- 2017 Club/Travel Team
- Starter
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 8 seasons
- 2020 Orland Park Vikings CSDHL/NAPHL (U18 Illinois Tier 2)
- https://www.csdhl.org/schedule/team_instance/5634703?subseason=690552
- 2019 Orland Park Vikings (U16 CSDHL /NAPHL )
- https://www.csdhl.org/standings/show/5130738?subseason=621374
- 2018 Hockey Sense U15 (AAA)
- AAA tournament (Team by Invite Only) various Chicagoland Venues
- 2018 Orland Park (IL) Vikings (U15 CSDHL )
- Only U15 CSDHL Team in Illinois to make it into a U16 Championship Game
- 2017 Orland Park (IL) Vikings (Bantam Major CSDHL '03)
- Team 23-16-5, 10th ranked 03 Bantam Tier 2, Recipient of CSDHL Academic Award (All A’s) , Vikings Scholar Recipient (All A’s)
- 2016 Midwest Blackbirds (IN) (PeeWee A)
- Starter
- 2015 Midwest Blackbirds (PeeWee A)
- Starter. 4th Place NIHL Silver Wolves Cup
- 2014 Southwest MI Freeze (Squirt B)
- Starter. Never lost a home game (Howard Ice Arena, Saint Joseph, MI)
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Nick Pollos
- Travel / Club Coach
- George Malliaras
- Position Coach
- Ryan Holke
- Travel / Club Coach
- Evan Sakellaropoulos
- Travel / Club Coach
- Tyler Billins
- Travel / Club Coach
- Bill McLean
- Position Coach
- Chris Ruzas
- Travel / Club Coach
- Nathan Kolessar
Events
- Camp/Event
- USA Hockey National Championships
- 4/29/21 to 5/03/21
- U18 Tier 2 Illinois State Champions. https://nationals.usahockey.com/2021youthtierii18u3a
- Camp/Event
- NAPHL Showcase #1
- 11/13/20 to 11/15/20
- Camp/Event
- CCM World Invite Motown
- 10/16/20 to 10/18/20
- Vikings 4-1-1 Runners Up - TJ 2-0-1 in starts. Save% 0.923 GAA 2.33
- Camp/Event
- Janesville Jets Main Camp 2020
- 8/08/20 to 8/12/20
- Invite Only
- Camp/Event
- Ivy Shootout
- 8/06/20 to 8/07/20
- “Red Team” Sweater #1
- Camp/Event
- Chi Town Shuffle
- 7/17/20 to 7/19/20
- Team Hockey Sense U18 AAA https://ccmchitownshuffle.gameonmobile.com/organization/6090/league/5458/schedule
- Camp/Event
- Janesville Jets Chicago Pre-Draft Showcase
- 6/26/20 to 6/28/20
- Yellow Sweater #1 Stats: Save% 0.926 GAA 2.00 TOI 138 minutes
- Camp/Event
- CSDHL Playoffs
- 2/06/20 to 2/09/20
- Playoff Champions (Team 3-1-0, TJ 3-0-0) TJ GAA 1.00, Save% 0.957
- Camp/Event
- CSDHL Showcase (NAPHL Showcase Division)
- 1/17/20 to 1/20/20
- Tournament Champions (Beat Cyclones 2-1 shootout, TJ in net). TJ 3-0-0 GAA 0.97 Save% 0.955 Team 12-1-0 in NAPHL Showcase TJ 7-0-0 in Showcase
- Camp/Event
- CSDHL Showcase (NAPHL Showcase Division)
- 12/13/19 to 12/15/19
- TJ 2-0-0 (1 shutout) GAA 0.50 Save% 0.974 Team 7-1-0 in NAPHL
- Camp/Event
- CCM World AAA Invite
- 11/01/19 to 11/03/19
- TJ 2-1-0 (1 shutout) GAA 1.29 Save% 0.942 Lost in Quarterfinals, Team 4-1-0
- Camp/Event
- CSDHL Showcase (NAPHL Showcase Division)
- 10/18/19 to 10/20/19
- Team 4-0-0, TJ 2-0-0, GAA 0.50, Save% 0.944, Vikings #1 in standings
- Camp/Event
- West Michigan Classic
- 9/13/19 to 9/15/19
- Vikings U16 CSDHL - Runners Up. TJ 3-1-0, GAA 1.25, Save% 0.958, 115 saves on 120 shots
- Camp/Event
- New England Pro Am Junior Chowder Cup
- 7/25/19 to 7/28/19
- Played for the 03 Northern Vermont Wildcats. Team finished 2-1-0, second in their bracket. TJ GAA 1.33, Save% 0.947, 71 saves on 75 shots, 100 minutes TOI.
- Camp/Event
- Adrian College Player Experience
- 7/12/19 to 7/14/19
- Second year attending
- Camp/Event
- 2019 Ivy Shootout
- 7/05/19 to 7/07/19
- #20 “Orange” Team
- Camp/Event
- Goalie Coach Evaluation
- 6/23/19 to 6/23/19
- Ryan Holke, Vikings Goalie Coach Head Goalie Coach - Orland Park Vikings ATHLETIC ABILITY 100% "Tj has great size. Big goalie in the net, with a low wide stance that takes away the bottom half of the net. Quick acting butterfly which helps him seal the ice almost immediately. Once down, finding net down low is challenging. Hands are also very good, to where he is able to control rebounds with both the glove and the blocker. His movement side to side is great, and strong, while his post play is the same. Having a big body in the net helps tremendously with taking away short side net from the goal line. His skating is strong, which gives him the capability to get out and stop the puck behind net being rung around boards. Overall, a really strong, solid, tall goaltender." LEADERSHIP 90% TEAM PLAYER 100% EASY TO WORK WITH 100% "Tj is a great kid. Very eager to learn and better himself as a goalie. Even down the the smallest detail, if he has a question, he’s asking. Always wants to learn more about the position. Very driven goalie, as well. He has a great habit of not standing still too often. In practice, he’s taking what movements he’s learning and maybe struggling with, and practicing them on his own. All going back to his eagerness to learn and better himself. Never places blame, and doesn’t lose his head. Very even tempered goaltender. "
- Camp/Event
- Chicago Shootout
- 5/03/19 to 5/05/19
- Team 3-1-1, TJ 1-0-1, GAA 1.50, Save% 0.930
- Camp/Event
- Chi-Town Shuffle
- 4/19/19 to 4/21/19
- Team 3-1-1, TJ 2-0-1, GAA 2.00, Save% 0.929
- Camp/Event
- EHPC
- 3/28/19 to 3/31/19
- Camp/Event
- AHAI State Championship
- 3/10/19 to 3/10/19
- U15 CSDHL Vikings vs U16 CSDHL Falcons - State Runner Up - TJ DNP
- Camp/Event
- Minnesota Gone Wild
- 1/17/19 to 1/21/19
- TJ 1-1-1 GAA 0.667 Save% 0.946 1 shutout, Vikings runners up.
- Camp/Event
- CCM World Invite
- 11/02/18 to 11/04/18
- Semifinalists TJ 3-0-0, Save% 0.967, GAA 0.667, 1 shutout
- Camp/Event
- Motown Classic
- 10/19/18 to 10/21/18
- TJ 1-0-1, Save% 0.948, GAA 1.5
- Camp/Event
- West Michigan Classic
- 9/14/18 to 9/16/18
- Runners Up, TJ 1-1-0 (1 shutout), Save% 0.937, GAA 2.00
- Camp/Event
- Minnesota Gone Wild Invite
- 1/12/18 to 1/15/18
- Camp/Event
- CCM World Invite
- 11/03/17 to 11/05/17
- Camp/Event
- USHL Invite
- 10/13/17 to 10/15/17
- Camp/Event
- Princeton Elite Tiger Camp
- 7/12/17 to 7/14/17
- Shutout in his half of final game. Turned away 32 shots
- Camp/Event
- NCAA Ivy Shootout 2017
- 7/07/17 to 7/09/17
- Shoutouts in 2 games for performance , a shutout, and Ivy Shootout Runner Ups, Elite Grade 8 Goalie www.firstcontacthockeycamp. com
- Camp/Event
- Rock and Roll Cup
- 1/13/17 to 1/16/17
- Midwest Blackbirds
- Camp/Event
- Coach Evaluation, Bill McLean
- 1/01/17 to 1/02/17
- "TJ's athletic ability is excellent (8.5 - 9.0) relative to his peers and has much more potential under the hood. TJ has experienced his major growth spurt and has the opportunity to gain much more strength and weight. However, his agility, flexibility and coordination are excellent (high 9) and his cognitive skills on the ice are top notch (a solid 10.) In short, he's not done developing yet, but has an extremely high hockey intelligence. TJ studies the game so his movements in the net are efficient. His pre-shot angling and depth selections allow him to minimize drastic movements and wait out shooters. This cognitive advantage effectively leverages his athletic ability. His general calm demeanor and patience allows him to slow the game in tight situations, a leadership trait that his teammates emulate when he is in net. TJ is the type of player that will up-level well; he is designed to play in highly competitive leagues where cognitive advantages become more important than raw unrefined athletic power (i.e. where everyone is 'good'). " "TJ's personal strength comes directly from the family in which he has been raised. As a level 4 coach of 12 years and a high level player myself, I have seen very few families more committed to the development of a player both on and off ice. The familial structure that surrounds TJ translates directly to his behavior on the ice, which is exemplary. But also in the room. TJ is not a 'rah-rah' leader, but rather a quiet prepared player that exudes an "actions speak louder than words" demeanor. When it's "time to go" .... he's just ready. And cool like Kool-Aid. Character is passed down generationally, is very hard to learn and impossible to fake.. kinda like class. TJ has both."
- Camp/Event
- Turkey Tournament
- 11/23/16 to 11/27/16
- Tournament Champions (TJ shutout in Championship Game)
- Camp/Event
- Princeton Elite Tiger Camp
- 7/15/16 to 7/17/16
- Invite Only Showcase
- Camp/Event
- Irish Cup
- 12/04/15 to 12/06/15
- Tournament Champs
- Camp/Event
- Three Rivers Cup
- 11/06/15 to 11/08/15
- Tournament Champs (TJ MVP, shutout in Final Game)
- Camp/Event
- Michigan State Elite Hockey Camp
- Four Summers , Elite Goalie Camp (2013,14,15,16)
Statistics
| Statistic | 2019 Orland Park Vi | 2018 Orland Park (I | 2017 Club/Travel Te | 2017 Club/Travel Te | 2017 Orland Park (I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 36 (14 League) | TJ 25 complete games | 11 | 22 | |
| Record | TJ 31-5-0 (12-2-0 CSDHL) Team Overall 53-9-1. Clinched CSDHL Regular Season Title. | TJ 15-5-5 Team 34-14-7 | 10-0-1 As A Starter (Team 19-4-2) | As a starter 12-8-2 | |
| Goals Against Avg. | 1.19 All starts) | 1.32 | 1.13 | 0.583 | 1.78 |
| Shutouts | 5 League 8 Total | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Save Pct. | 0.946 | 0.921 | 0.944 | 0.976 | 0.959 |
| Total Saves | 755 | 501 | 286 on 303 shots | 281 (7 goals allowed) | 588 |
| Assists | 1 | ||||
| Points | 1 |
Academics
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
NoAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honor Society - Frederick C. Reed Chapter 2019-2020 High School Honors Passed AP US History exam Passed AP Stat exam 2018-19 High School Honors, Top Chemistry Student, Top Math Student (Algebra 2 Advanced) Passed Spanish CLEP Passed Math CLEP Passed AP Gov exam 2019-2020 CSDHL Scholar & Vikings Hockey Club Scholar (All A’s) 2018-2019 CSDHL Scholar & Vikings Hockey Club Scholar (All A’s) 2017-2018 CSDHL Scholar and Vikings Hockey Club Scholar (All A’s), 2016-2017 NIHL Scholar (All A’s) 2015-2016 NIHL Scholar (All A’s)
- ActivitiesCommunity Service at Come and See Farm, where special needs students are invited to a unique learning environment where they engage in an unconventional “classroom” experience. Honor Roll, all semesters, all years Volunteers at The Garden Ice Arena, Stevensville, MI in Learn to Play/Skate activities
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