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 The
Tulsa Rampage are pleased to announce that Brandon Castro has
secured a position in the NCAA for the upcoming season. The
Cranston Rhode Island native will move closer to home next year
to play in Massachusetts at Westfield State College.Castro joined the Tulsa program shortly after the season began and quickly made it clear that he would be an on-ice leader for the team. That effort earned him a spot among the top point leaders in the Western States Hockey League as well. "Castro was a huge asset to the team," Coach MacLeod says "he has a great ability to either put the puck in the net or make the play to someone who can." His unselfish play proved beneficial to both Castro and the team, as roughly half of his points were earned through assists. "I really believe that Castro was successful because he was about the team first," MacLeod adds "it didn't matter to him if he got the goal or the assist, he just wanted the win and because of that, he earned personal success along with it." Castro will join teammates Nic Power and Matt Cattivera with the Owls program in the fall. Something that Westfield Coach Jerry Keefe is excited about. "I am thrilled to have Brandon, Nic, and Matt as a key part of my first recruiting class at Westfield State," he says "These three players will represent what our hockey program is all about both on and off the ice. They come well coached and from a first class organization so I know I am getting three great kids." While the Rampage is thrilled for the advancement of the three, they also look forward to the door it's opened for other players. "It has been great working with Julie Wilson and Chad MacLeod throughout the recruiting process," Keefe adds "I look forward to working with them in the future."
 The
Tulsa Rampage are pleased to announce that forward
Cole Motz has advanced to the NCAA where he will
play with the Worcester State Lancers beginning with
the 2008-2009 season.
The
Kremmling Colorado native took an interesting road
in his journey up the hockey ranks. A former
goaltender, Motz was given an opportunity to play
forward in a game where he had a strong enough
performance that he was scouted to play as a forward
at the Junior Level. As a result, Motz hung up the
goalie pads and played for the Oceanside Generals in
Parksville, British Columbia prior to joining the
Rampage this season. While the Tulsa organization
didn't utilize him in the goaltending capacity, they
certainly gained from his ability out front. "Motzy
brings a presence to the ice, the bench, and the
locker room that is absolutely huge for any
organization," Coach MacLeod says "he has a work
ethic and heart that are second to none." While the
coach counted on some players to generate personal
point production, Motz was someone who brought a
different benefit to the Rampage game. Motz played
a very physical game and had a desire to win that
seemed to motivate the rest of the team in difficult
circumstances. "Motzy wasn't a big point guy for
us," MacLeod adds "but he created this intensity and
desire that made everyone want to put out a bigger
effort. The whole team would battle when things were
tough because Motz had a personality that lit a fire
under everyone."
That
personality is what led MacLeod to believe Worcester
State was the place for Motz. "When John [Worcester
Coach John Guiney] told me he needed someone who had
heart," MacLeod said "I knew Motzy was the right
choice because there is no doubt that he was the
heart and soul of our team this year."
Julie Wilson
General Manager
- Tulsa Rampage
Vice President -
WSHL Midwest Conference
11063-D South
Memorial, Mailbox 516
Tulsa, Oklahoma
74133
Cell: (918)
671-5312
Fax: (918)
392-0551
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