Hello: Spencer Hyman

Submitted by bacon1431 on

According to Michigan Hockey Net, Zach Hyman's brother has committed to the University of Michigan. He's a defender and earned the nickname "The Bus," although I'm sure his game is slightly different than Jerome Bettis'. He's going to be either a 2012 or 2013 commit. Nobody seems to know right now. But welcome Spencer!!!

 

http://michiganhockey.net/2011/05/19/spencer-hyman-commits-to-michigan/

Noleverine

May 19th, 2011 at 12:14 PM ^

I get really confused about hockey recruiting.  Is the difference in when he could enter based on graduating high school early or taking an extra year or two to play juniors or something?  I'd appreciate any insight into this.

lhglrkwg

May 19th, 2011 at 6:47 PM ^

I think it's almost never because they graduate early. A lot of guys (like Zach Hyman..I think) play a post-grad year at some prep school or other league before coming in. Glendening played at the Hotchkiss School in CT (I think) before coming here. I also think that Zach is in his post-grad year in the CJHL as opposed to college or the CHL

I think guys do this to get some added development before going to college/major junior. Based on the number of 'I think's in there, take it for what it's worth