Mike Eastman the 2000 birth-year goaltender from Verona, NY will spend time with the Stampede this season as well as backstop for the Mohawk Valley High School program. Eastman who showed well for himself and earned a tender from the Stampede back in April will be a great young addition to the Stampede for the future. “Mike worked very hard in our tryouts and we were impressed enough to give him an offer to join the program.” states coach Mike Beavis.
Eastman, the 5′ 9″ 140 lb netminder is a very yound and upcoming goalie and should benefit from the work he will get with the Stampede before he begins to skate with his High School program later this fall. Eastman is not the first player to come to the Stampede from area High School programs and do the split season schedule as several other players from central NY over the past few years got their start with the Stampede while playing high school as well. “We like to have one or two young guys break in with us each season and adjust to the level of the game while playing high school as well. It’s a win win for everyone and we build a player for the future. It’s all about development and the natural progression of players with us.” added Beavis
Eastman is not a big goaltender by any means but is very competitive goalie that challenges shooters constantly. Players from the Stampede camp put it as he plays much larger than he actually is.
The Stampede and Eastman will begin training camp on August 29th at The Ice-Plex on the campus of Morrisville State College. The Stampede are still searching for one Defensemen to round out this seasons roster. If you would like more information on the Syracuse Stampede Junior Hockey program of the NA3HL please contact Mike Beavis: [email protected]
