Top Defensemen in the EAST

[bauernike89]

I wanna Know everyone's opinion for the top 15 Defensemen in the East.

[GROWL]

I know he is on my team, so it seems biased but it is Mike Keating...hands down!

[bauernike89]

Yea i know but i want Top 15 in the East

[alex]

Great topic...I'll just give a top 5 which I think is for sure...

1. Greg Thompson (Long Island 495ers)
2. Jon Mosensen (Long Island 495ers)
3. Mike Keating (Philadelphia Growl)
4. Jay Mazer (Harrisburg Lunatics)
5. Brock Wilson (Pittsburgh Bandits)

[GROWL]

Tough to judge defensemen with a wide brush.
Some guys are stay at home, some are more offensive. I think it is better to rate defensemen in categories.

[bauernike89]

ok top 10 Scoring Defensemen.

[Dave Garland]

Few compare to Greg Thompson.

[bauernike89]

1. Greg Thompson
2 Mike Keating
3 Jd Davison
4. Tj Plaugher
5. Jay Mazer

[Troho9]

In no particular order here is my top D-men:

Greg Thompson
Mike Keating
Mike Enright
Jay McGeown
David Kull
Jay Mazer
John Mosenson
Joe Tamburino
Robbie Fulton
JD Davidson
Ray Katinsky

Not all of the team rosters are up so I am not positive who is playing and who is not.

[TheSnake22]

TJ Plaugher shouldn't be mentioned in the same sentance as "defenseman"

lol

bro may line up at D, but he ain't playin it...

[SWAMPDONKEYS29]

In no particular order here is my top D-men:

Greg Thompson
Mike Keating
Mike Enright
Jay McGeown
David Kull
Jay Mazer
John Mosenson
Joe Tamburino
Robbie Fulton
JD Davidson
Ray Katinsky

Not all of the team rosters are up so I am not positive who is playing and who is not.

It's probably not fair for me to comment because I've seen very few games involving teams from the Mason Dixon and Southeast divisions, but I think Tro has hit the nail on the head with this list.

I'd just like to add one name to this list...John Gambale of the Mass Bombers. This guy is as shut down as they get and he's just as good with the puck. He defeinitely deserves a mention along with the impressive list of D-men that have been recognized in this thread.

[rhhof]

No mention of Daryl Interbartolo.....

Greg Thompson is at the top of my list too...

Welcome back to Joe Tamburino!!! one of the originals pros!!

[CoachClipboard]

I know he is from my team, and this is going to come off as completely biased but Kevin Hollenbush is one of the most outstanding all around defensemen that I have watched play PIHA over the years. I havent seen some on these lists, and Im sure they are every bit what people claim, but I do agreee with all the ones here I have seen. Especially Katinsky.

[growl89]

hey todd ill pass the props along to my brother ... he doesnt sink to our level and look on the message boards haha but yeah luckily i have always been on his team, because he does not look easy to get around

[Gladiators6]

hey todd ill pass the props along to my brother ... he doesnt sink to our level and look on the message boards haha but yeah luckily i have always been on his team, because he does not look easy to get around


I have played against Ray a few times and when I have the puck coming towards him I tend to always keep my distance and look for the pass....I've never seen him get beat 1 on 1.

Jay Mazer is def up there too, can't let him get into empty space.

Keating would be my pick for best in the east, I can't remember seeing him get beat 1 on 1 in the past 3 or 4 years I've been playing against him. Always smart with the puck, he's fast and doesn't lack in scoring either.

[imasieve30]

One thing I realized from playing on a team with Keating is that although he is extremely quick and offensive minded most of the time, he doesn't hesitate to block shots or lay out to stop a pass on a 2 on 1, ect. He deserves to be ranked up there for his overall play. He is just as good as a defensive defenseman as he is an offensive one.

-Joe

[InlineMBA]

IMO

TOP FIVE:

1-Greg Thompson
2-Mike Keating
3-Eric Keane
4-John Mosenson
5-JD Davidson

Steve Inge

[NJRH10]

I think Matt McKeon is an under rated defensemen. Especially on a team with two or three of the top five defensemen in the league he might not be a stand out but he's been an important part of the Wolves tournament teams for years and was a top defensemen on the Grizzlies last year. Either way the Growl has to be one of the most defensively stacked teams in the league. Anyone ready to start taking shots at Daloisio's numbers? Maybe a little Brodeur effect? (joking)

[SandeHockey17]

I'm going to have to throw Eli Napolitano into the mix here. Usually you don't even notice him, but he's a solid grinder, great shot too. Anyone that has played with him or against him also knows how hard he is to get off that puck. Unfortunatley it doesn't seem as Eli will be playing this season.

My honorable mentions go to:
Matt Mckeon
J.D.
Felix Guzman (back this season, whata shot)

[eXpress19]

I know it might be biased because I have been watching him and playing with him for a couple of years now but Jeff Columbo is one of the best Offensive Defensemen I have watched. His slap shot is hard as hell and he loves to take the body on the 1-on-1's which is why I think he is a great Defensemen. Haven't seen many of the other top guys but def. agree with Jay Mazer being up there as well.

Matt Nielsen

[bauernike89]

I dont mean to be rude here but there are alot of top talented Defensemen. I liek the Way Ray k plays for the Growl also Mike Keating. I really dont knwo much about the lond island guys. I know about Felix Guzman but you guys are all giving Tj Plaugher a bad wrap. the kid can play hockey he has grown up alot since 2005 remember 2005 Tj was the # 1 leading scorer in the league until the All star break. give the kid a Break guys. He has grown up and is more mature on the rink. He can block shots score and pass he has a cannon of a slap shot look out for him in piha his year. He might suprise some people.

[imasieve30]

^ What's up TJ!? :p

[growl89]

hahahaha

im sure more people will get in his bandwagon if he finishes a season with a team....

[rhhof]

I heard across the country he has recently been removed from another rink for fighting in a mens league...

I like the kid a lot, but he needs to get his head on straight, playing a whole season with one team would help, but you can only cry wolf so many times

Not making excuses for him, but going through life is a tough task for him right now too, not sure what else, but we'll see if he can pull it all together

TJ does have the talent, you can not doubt that, should he be rated along with the top guys in the league, maybe, but he needs to be more consistant all together period

[TheSnake22]

TJ Plaugher shouldn't be mentioned in the same sentance as "defenseman"

lol

bro may line up at D, but he ain't playin it...

If you were referring to my post, that wasn't supposed to be a dig on TJ. He's my boy. He sleeps on my couch whenever he comes to town. He can play on my team any time he wants... just not on defense lol

[Troho9]

bauernike89 or Nick

No one gave TJ a "bad wrap" he earned that on his own. And no one said he couldn't play or wasn't a good player, that was never the issue.

[bauernike89]

To Clear this up alright this is'nt Tj or Nick alright and secondly lets not point fingers alright. He got suspended for fighting 3 guys and a goalie cause they all jumped him alright. Andlets not bring personal issues on this board alright cause there is alot of people that dont have nioce things to say about you MR. Troho.

[growl89]

To Clear this up alright this is'nt Tj or Nick alright and secondly lets not point fingers alright. He got suspended for fighting 3 guys and a goalie cause they all jumped him alright. Andlets not bring personal issues on this board alright cause there is alot of people that dont have nioce things to say about you MR. Troho.

actually he didnt say anything other then he brought it all upon himself .. .which is pretty accurate

[Drexel63]

alright :)

[Troho9]

This can all be cleared up by letting all of us know who you are. Please.

And I know there are alot of people who don't like me, big deal. This isn't high school I am not trying to win a popularity contest. I can't change the way people feel nor will I try to. But atleast people know who I am, I am not hidding behind a screenname calling people out.

[Phelan96]

To Clear this up alright this is'nt Tj or Nick alright and secondly lets not point fingers alright. He got suspended for fighting 3 guys and a goalie cause they all jumped him alright. Andlets not bring personal issues on this board alright cause there is alot of people that dont have nioce things to say about you MR. Troho.


I'm not sticking up for TJ or putting him down but 3 guys and a goalie??? I'm sure he did somethinig to piss them off.

[njstampede12]

Ok i would like to clear some things up ok. Yea i did get suspended from Aberdeen for fighting 3 guys and a goalie alright why i did it is cause i was getting slashed all night no calls and finally i had a break away and some guy took my legs out from behind and i got upset . Secondly i want everyone to stop with my daughter and bringing her up please yes i have had my down falls and i have been changin alright. All i wanted to do was play some hockey before you start bashing me and my family and hockey please come to me first and say something. all i wanted to do is clear things up. also i didnt burn any bridges with VA i was suppose to move there and didnt. I swore i would never post about this but its was buggin me. i am grown up now and ready to prove myself.

[MDE3]

Good luck TJ...sincerely Mike Egan...PS why are we on Hawaii time?

[imasieve30]

Ok i would like to clear some things up ok. Yea i did get suspended from Aberdeen for fighting 3 guys and a goalie alright why i did it is cause i was getting slashed all night no calls and finally i had a break away and some guy took my legs out from behind and i got upset . Secondly i want everyone to stop with my daughter and bringing her up please yes i have had my down falls and i have been changin alright. All i wanted to do was play some hockey before you start bashing me and my family and hockey please come to me first and say something. all i wanted to do is clear things up. also i didnt burn any bridges with VA i was suppose to move there and didnt. I swore i would never post about this but its was buggin me. i am grown up now and ready to prove myself.

What's up TJ!? :p

[LiChiefs13]

well i dont know Tj at all but then again im an old fart..but what i do know is...this is hockey and family should never be brought into it ..WHAT HAPPENS ON THE RINK STAYS ON THE RINK !!! if someone took me down from the legs i would be dropping my gloves and going at it too..as for having to fight the other guys too..my question is where the hell was his teamates to help

Ohh and to add my pick for top defenseman..GREG THOMPSON..not only is he a great player but he is a great kid too..i have know him for many many years and im proud to call him a friend

[njstampede12]

whats going on Joey how have you been bro good luck this season cant ait to play against you.

[SandeHockey17]

TJ, now don't get a big head now or anything :D, but this whole article was suppose to be about the top 15 defense in the league, how it turned to the TJ Plaugher dog and pony show, who knows! But regardless, as a player who has played with TJ, seen him in his immature state, dealt with the B.S. and was even a skeptic of having him this season, I can say with confidence that Plaugher has pulled a total 180 and has grown up. He's a much more team oriented player now and has proven that to everyone on the Stampede. So, enough with Plaugher, it's not the same kid you all love to hate, he's a totaly different player now, even though he punched me in practice on Sunday :cool:haha

[hockey4ba]

Pete Messina is one of the top 5 defenseman in all of PIHA hands down and will prove that this year with the Chicago Untouchables.

[imasieve30]

^ Wrong thread. This thread is about TJ. Start your own thread about Pete if you want him to get recognition. :D












kidding...


-Joe