Welcome back to my second part to my four part monthly prospect update series. Yesterday, we looked at the Leafs prospects currently playing in the CHL, including the likes of Mitch Marner, Travis Dermott, and Dmytro Timashov among others. Today, we'll look at our prospects currently playing in the NCAA. These prospects don't often get as much coverage due to lack of sources, but we'll get a closer look here.
Tony Cameranesi, University of Minnesota-Duluth, C (5th round, 130th overall in 2011)
Cameranesi is proving to be one of UMD's most valuable players. He led his team in points last season with nine goals and 30 points in 40 games. He's off to another hot start this season with three assists over three games. He is currently in his last eligible season to play college hockey before he needs to sign an entry level deal with the Leafs.
Dakota Joshua, Ohio State University, C (5th round, 128th overall in 2014)
Joshua made a very strong name for himself in the 2015 USHL season and playoffs. He recorded 44 points in 52 games for the Sioux Falls Stampede and then recorded 13 points in 11 games. He's only appeared in one game for Ohio State and didn't record any points, but it's entirely possible he steps up as a prime producer.
Dominic Toninato, University of Minnesota-Duluth, C (5th round, 126th overall in 2012)
Toninato and fellow UMD teammate and Leafs prospect Tony Cameranesi are essentially partners in crime for their team this season. Toninato finished second in points in 2014-15 behind Cameranesi with 26 points in 34 games, and has scored twice in three games for UMD this season. He has two years left to play in University, unlike Cameranesi who has only one.
Nolan Vesey, University of Maine, LW (6th round, 158th overall in 2014)
Vesey showed offense potential in 2014-15 for the U of Maine with 23 points in 36 games, but is currently off to a slow start this season with 0 points and a -1 in four games for his team this season. However, it's possible he could climb out of his slump and step up for his team in the coming games.
Thanks for reading. Not quite as many prospects to report on this time which is why it's a shorter piece. Tomorrow i'll fill you in on the Leafs prospects currently playing in Europe.
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