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The Tulsa Rampage are pleased to announce that Bixby Oklahoma native Nic Powers has advanced to the NCAA. Powers, who has spent his entire hockey career in Tulsa, will travel to Massachusetts where he will play with the Westfield State Owls beginning with the fall semester. "Nic is, without question, the kind of kid who deserves oppotunities for the future based on his character alone," Coach Chad MacLeod says "when you combine the kind of kid he is with the performance he gives every time he's on the ice, there was no doubt he'd move on quickly." Powers advancement comes after only one season with the Rampage, where he was the team's second leading point producer. His ability to nab an average of over one tally per game secured him a spot on the leader's board among the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) as well. Powers finished the season with 61 points in only 55 games gaining him recognition among the leagues top twenty five standout performers. After graduating from Bixby High School, Powers joined the Rampage and proved that he had more than just natural ability on his side. "Nic is one of the hardest working people I have ever met," MacLeod says "his work ethic both on and off the ice is outstanding." His character and work ethic will impress the NCAA and because of that, our job of moving other kids will get easier." Former defenseman David Ciminelli and former goaltender Ian Wilson will be his teammates next season.
The Rampage are pleased to announce that Team Captain Nik Ellickson will play in the ACHA program at Denver University in the fall. The Centennial Colorado native joined the program after receiving a significant academic scholarship to the University. Ellickson's leadership skills were evident early in the season, quickly securing him the position as the team's captain. From there he added to his strong reputation by continuing to demonstrate his on-ice ability as the Rampage's standout defenseman. Ellickson maintained the team's lowest plus/minus rating for defensemen - a statistic that indicates he was not on the ice often when the team was scored against - along with nabbing 26 points in his 55 games played. His forte on the ice was specifically demonstrated in special team situations, including the power play where he nabbed more than half of his tallies. Ellickson began playing hockey at the age of six ad was quickly hooked on the excitement of being a forward in the sport. "You can't watch Elly in action - as a leader, as a player, as a human being - and not just fall in love with the kid" General Manager Julie Wilson says "there are people that you meet in life who you know have left a permanent impression on you and he's definitely one of those kids.
Mosey, who joined the Rampage in late December, nabbed an impressive 32 points in his first 25 games at the Junior level which came as no surprise to Coach Chad MacLeod. His efforts were recognized by Wenatchee Wild Head Coach Paul Baxter as well. "We noticed Evan's quickness, smooth hands, and ability to anticipate," Baxter said "not to mention his physical game and smart use of his energy while on the ice." Yet it's not just is on-ice ability that has impressed the Rampage coach. "I'm proud of Mose and so glad to see him get this opportunity," MacLeod adds "he's not just a good player, he's a good kid and you love to see kids like him succeed." General Manager Julie Wilson seconds that opinion. "When you have a kid that works hard, keeps a great attitude, and is all around just a great kid, you really hope to see them move up," she says "we got that and more in Mose so we couldn't be happier for him." Mosey will spend some additional time training in Tulsa prior to beginning with the NAHL team at the start of the 2008-2009 season.
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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The
Rampage are pleased to announce that Evan Mosey has been
tendered by the Wenatchee Wild of the North American Hockey
League (NAHL).