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Jere Astren
Defense – shoots left
6-1, 181 – May 28, 1995
Helsinki, Finland/Fargo Force (USHL)
Skated in 59 games in the USHL last season, combining for 13 points on seven goals and six assists with the Chicago Steel and Fargo Force … Played 34 games for Fargo, recording 10 points, including six goals as the Force's Defenseman of the Year.
"Jere is a defenseman that plays the game with an edge. He had a very good year in the USHL with Fargo. He possesses a really good shot, and likes to get up into the play. We are excited about what Jere can bring to our lineup once he is eligible to play. Jere is a partial qualifier which will make him eligible to play in his sophomore year. He will practice with us this season and should be ready to help immediately in 2017-18."
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Devin Brosseau
Forward – shoots left
6-2, 185 – July 4, 1995
St. Lambert, QUE/Nanaimo Clippers (BCHL)
Played the last three season with the Nanaimo Clippers, acting as a team captain last year … Averaged well over a point per game in 2015-16 with 84 points on 27 goals and 57 assists through 56 games … Tallied 13 points (7-6) in the 2016 BCHL playoffs … Also amassed 108 penalty minutes last year.
"Devin is a big power forward who plays a 200-foot game. He has good vision and had a really good season last year playing on a line with fellow recruit Sheldon Rempal. He was also team captain on a very good Nanaimo team and will bring his leadership to Clarkson."
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Haralds Egle
Forward – shoots right
5-10, 181 – May 11, 1996
Liepaja, Latvia/Chicago Steel (USHL)
Played this past winter for the Madison Capitols and Chicago, recording 38 points (7-31) through 52 games … Tallied four goals and 15 assists in 28 games with Chicago after joining the Steel on January 7 … Has appeared in 144 USHL games Over the course of three seasons, recording a total of 29 goals and 59 assists in his time spent with the Steel, Capitols and Muskegon Lumberjacks … Has represented his native Latvia in international tournaments in five consecutive seasons … Helped Latvia win the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championship (Division I Group A) this past December in Vienna, Austria.
"Our expectations of Haralds are that he will make plays. He is a right-shot forward who has produced in the USHL. He played a major role offensively for Chicago and we expect him to contribute to our team."
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Dakota Ford
Defense – shots left
6-2, 185 – April 29, 1995
Hannawa Falls, NY/New Jersey Junior Titans (NAHL)
A stay-at-home defenseman who skated in 44 games with New Jersey last season, recording 13 points and 11 assists along with accumulating 90 penalty minutes … Played in 54 games during the 2014-15 campaign with the CCHL's Nepean Raiders and posted 20 assists along with 62 penalty minutes.
"Dakota is a local product who will add to our size and depth, and will push for playing time on defense. He spent three years in juniors and is excited about returning home to play for the Golden Knights."
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Jake Kielly
Goaltender – catches left
6-3, 190 – September 10, 1996
Eden Prairie, MN/Tri-City Storm (USHL)
An all-star between the pipes on USHL Championship team … A standout goaltender for Tri-City this past season, posting a .919 save percentage and a 2.33 goals against average en route to a 21-7-8 record with four shutouts through 37 games of the regular season … Also collected three assists … Was nearly unbeatable in postseason play with a 9-2 record, including three shutouts behind a .950 save percentage and a 1.64 GAA to lead Tri-City to the USHL Clark Cup Championship … Teammate of fellow Clarkson recruit Nico Sturm … Was named to the 2014-15 NAHL All-Central Division Rookie Team as a member of the Austin Bruins … Helped to lead Austin to the 2015 Robertson Cup Finals.
"Jake is a big, athletic goaltender who enjoyed a fantastic season in 15/16 for Tri-City/USHL, backstopping them to a Championship. He has shown in back-to-back seasons his ability to win and put his teams in situations to compete for championships. Expectations are that Jake will bring that winning mentality to the Golden Knights."
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Greg Moro
Defense – shoots right
6-5, 205 – October 1, 1995
Edmonton, ALB/Llyodminister Bobcats (AJHL)
Skated in 23 games with Llyodminister recording nine assists after starting the season with the Humboldt Broncos in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) … Was a force in this past March's AJHL playoffs, scoring three goals and three assists in 10 games with the Bobcats … Played two and a half seasons with Humboldt, recording 48 points (11-37).
"Greg is a big, physical defenseman that can play in all situations and will add some toughness to our roster. He has a good shot and will also add to our transition game."
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Sheldon Rempal
Forward – shoots left
5-10, 170 – August 7, 1995
Calgary, ALB/Nanaimo Clippers (BCHL)
A standout forward for Nanaimo the past three years, amassing 213 career points on 110 goals and 103 assists in 167 games … Enjoyed a breakout season in 2015-16 with 59 goals (most in BCHL) and 51 assists through 56 games … Tallied nine goals and 23 assists in 14 BCHL playoff games … A BCHL 2016 First Team All-Star … Was part of one of the BCHL's top lines, playing alongside fellow incoming Clarkson freshman Devin Brosseau … Skated for Canada West U19 at the 2014-15 WJAC-19.
"Sheldon is coming in after establishing himself as a prolific goal scorer at the junior level. We are real excited about the season he had last year, setting himself up for a successful start to his collegiate career. Our expectations are that Sheldon will contribute to our team offensively immediately."
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Jordan Schneider
Defense – shoots left
6-5, 210 – February 5, 1995
Toronto, ONT/Langley Rivermen (BCHL)
Played the past two seasons with Langley, recording 47 points from the blueline over 109 games, including 39 assists … Tallied three goals and 18 points along with 75 minutes in penalties through 57 games in 2015-16 … Spent three seasons (2011-14) with the St. Michael's Buzzers of the Ontario Junior Hockey League prior to joining Langley … Skated in a total of 98 games with St. Michael's, recording 24 points (3-21) along with 175 penalty minutes, and in the 2012-13 campaign won an OJHL championship with the Buzzers … Son of former NHL defenseman Mathieu Schneider.
"Jordan is a big, physical defenseman who plays smart and has a good first outlet pass. He played a leadership role with Langley last year and is a team player who will add a positive presence to our lineup."
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Nico Sturm
Forward – shoots left
6-3, 190 – May 3, 1995
Augsburg, GER/ Tri-City Storm (USHL)
A first-line center on USHL Championship team … Scored 39 points on 14 goals and 25 assists in 57 games with Tri-City this past winter along with posting a +11 plus/minus rating … Tallied three goals and six points in five USHL playoff games as Tri-City won the Clark Cup … Tri-City teammate of fellow Clarkson recruit Jake Kielly … Played for the Austin Bruins of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) in 2014-15 and was one of the key factors in the Bruins run all the way to the Robertson Cup Finals that season … Was third on Austin in scoring during the 2014-15 regular season with 41 points (11-30) in 53 games and posted a +29 rating … Excelled in the 2015 NAHL playoffs with a team-high 13 points in 13 games, including seven goals … Represented his homeland of Germany during 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championships.
"Nico is a very good all-around forward who plays a 200-foot game. He can play in all situations and is coming off a fantastic year with Tri-City/USHL. Expectations are that he is ready to make an impact at the college level."
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