Timberlake was elected by his teammates to serve
as team captain in his junior season at Brown. |
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Key Statistics: Timberlake
isn't one of the elite scorers in ECAC Hockey, but contributes
enough offense to make an impact for Brown. Last season
he had seven goals and 10 assists, a six-point improvement
from his freshman year.
What He Does: He is a
well-rounded center that adapted to college hockey with
a defensive focus during his first two years. As he
gained the respect and confidence of the coaching staff,
his offensive upside began to show with time spent on
the team's top two lines centering offensive-minded
wingers.
The Bigger Picture: Brown's
graduated class of 2008 was a part of a team that finished
in sixth place and was knocked out of the league playoffs
by eventual NCAA qualifier Colgate. Since then, Brown
hasn't won a playoff series and has only finished as
high as a tie for 10th in the league standings. Changing
the mindset and attitude around the Brown program is
a foremost priority and Timberlake is embracing it.
He was elected by his teammates to serve as team captain,
but knows that many of the other players on the team
have leadership experience from junior hockey, prep
schools, and high schools. A core leadership and an
influx of new talent could be the start of bringing
Brown back toward the top of the ECAC Hockey standings.
Timberlake on setting new standards
for Brown this season: "We will work as
a team to be successful and make this an exciting program
to be a part of. We have 10 new players coming in and
we want to let them know right away what we stand for
– hard work, discipline, and a winning attitude."
—
Joe Gladziszewski |
