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RELATIONSHIP WITH TEAM JAM

Last summer (2003), Jake was invited by his cousin Mike Rupp (New Jersey Devils) and friends Jake Cepis and Alex Norman, to stop by the Christian Hockey Camp held in Parma. Jake finally stopped by on Wednesday, even though he was leaving for the US Select team the next day. 

Not knowing what to expect, he took part in the hockey drills, chapel and the smaller group "huddles" to discuss the Bible.  Mike(Rupp) took the opportunity to talk from his heart to his cousin about the opportunity Jake now had at the camp to establish a relationship with Christ.  Shortly afterward during a conversation  on the ice(and between slapshots), Jake asked Christ to be his Savior.

Since he has been back playing with the Barons this winter, Jake has been a regular attendee at our Hockey Chapels for the Midget-Major Cleveland Barons. He will also be doing volunteer work with TEAM JAM as part of a service requirement for Padua Franciscan High School, where he attends.  

 

JAKE COYLE
 JUNIOR HOCKEY

12-15-03 at 10:20 PM
COYLE SIGNS WITH CLEVELAND BARONS FOR 2004-05

The Cleveland Barons organization announced the signing of Jake Coyle to a playing tender for the 2004-05 season. 

COYLE SIGNS

 

DATELINE CLEVELAND
Dec. 15, 2003

The Cleveland Barons announced on Monday that they had signed Jake Coyle to a playing tender for the 2004-2005 season.  The 5'7” 165 lb. forward from Brooklyn, OH , comes over from the Cleveland Barons Midget-Major team.  Jake has scored  16 goals and added  14 assists for 30 pts in just 18 games so far this season.

 

Coyle has been in the Barons organization for most of his career. Last season he was with the Detroit Honeybaked 87 team. 

 

A versatile player, Jake can effectively play both forward and defense, making him a valuable asset to the Barons. 

 

Among his many accomplishments, Coyle has made the select squads as a 15 and 16 year old. In the 16 year old select tournament in Rochester, NY, Coyle won the skills competition. He is currently attending Padua Franciscan High School.


CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2003
 Midget-Major
Cleveland Barons
. . . after 18 games, 16 goals and 14 assists fpr 30 pts.

USA National Select 16

 

2002
Midget-Major
Detroit Honeybaked '87

US National Select 15 

 

SCOUTING REPORT:

"Jake plays and hits like a 6'5" 225 (lb.) player.  His offensive skills and defensive awareness will make him a valuable player for juniors and beyond." . . . Chris Lepkowski, Barons Midget Major Coach.

"I  have had the opportunity to watch Jake grow up as a player over the last seven years.  I believe Jake will be a very good Junior A player and an excellent Division I prospect.  Jake is a player that could have gone anywhere to play juniors, but decided to stay home and play with the Barons. " . . . Tim Alexander, Cleveland Junior Barons Head Coach and General Manager