Lanceleve commits to Plymouth State University
April 22, 2015
TRURO – After four years of junior, Colby Lanceleve is far from hanging the skates up on his hockey career.

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After being a leader on the ice this year for the Truro Bearcats, Stewiacke’s Colby Lanceleve announced his commitment to Plymouth State University in New Hampshire next season.

At the Truro Bearcats year-end banquet on Tuesday night, the 20-year-old Stewiacke native announced his commitment to Plymouth State University in New Hampshire for the fall.

After a long series of talks between the two parties, it was made official on Monday when Lanceleve received an acceptance letter from the school.
“It’s the team I’ve wanted to go to for a couple years, so I was happy to make it official,” he said.

A mutual agreement was reached by the end of the regular season when the team asked Lanceleve to send over his specifications for equipment. Still, he waited until the end of the Bearcats deep playoff run to finalize things.

“I wanted to make playoffs my focus, and it was my focus 100 per cent,” he said. “We made it official yesterday when I got my acceptance letter.”
After putting up 11 goals and 32 assists in all 48 regular season games this year, Lanceleve added seven goals and nine assists in Truro’s 14 playoff games. His performance down the stretch and into the postseason was a big reason for the Bearcats’ success in spite of being the lowest seed in the playoffs.

Lanceleve will follow in the footsteps of P.J. Moore (HOA), of Lower Onslow, and Lantz’s Andrew Wigg (HOA), who have both played for the school. Also helping his decision was the relationship between the Bearcats staff and Plymouth coach Craig Russell from HOA hockey schools in New Hampshire.
“They all spoke highly of (Russell) and his program,” Lanceleve said. “That made making a big decision a lot easier, school and hockey-wise, where I wouldn’t really know much about what I was getting myself into otherwise.”

The Plymouth State Panthers play in the Massachusetts conference of the NCAA Division-III, the second tier of collegiate hockey south of the border. Last season, the team posted a 14-3-1 record to finish at the top of its conference.

Lanceleve will study business administration at the school and will report to the team on Aug. 27.


Hi Jack,

I just want to let you know that Tanner had a great time. He enjoyed every minute.

Barb Messanger

Jack, I just wanted to thank you for letting Tyler participate in your midget camp in July 9-15th. In Tyler's words it was Awesome, he said he wanted to go back next year. He really enjoyed the resort and he loved the practices ,please pass on our appreciation to the coaches and staff that made it a unforgettable experience and coming second in the tournament didn't hurt either. He made lots of new friends and had a really enjoyable time even with the hill runs. Anyway thanks again and please thank all those great people who made it possible.

Wayne Snow 

Jack,

 

Thank you for the great week - my family and I had a great time - your coaches were fantastic...i've been telling everyone here from PEI this....i hope we get the invite next year, Matthew had a wonderful time as well.

 

Sincerely,

 

George Halliwell

Hi Jack,

Stephen Hasiuk
 

Jack,

Thanks so much for offering the HOA experience to my son, Liam. From the minute we left Boston, with Gold in their division, he has been talking about his return to HOA next year. He grew not only in his hockey ability but personal level as well. The players might arrive as kids, but leave as young men ready to move forward in their lives with a new found confidence in their hockey and personal abilities. Liam made friends that will last a lifetime.  I have nothing but praise for you and the coaching staff you assembled. The experience was Top Notch from start to finish.

Sincerely,

Fred and Joanne Gillis

Jack,
Just wanted to let you know how grateful myself, Cindy , Katelyn and especially Devon are to have the opportunity to travel to Boston for great competitive games of Hockey, not to mention the high level practices and family vacation in a first class resort. Devon gained a great deal of experience during the practices and raised his confidence in himself to a higher level which helped him compete in some of the fastest games that I have watched him play, he will only get better because of this.  I can't say enough about your selection in coaches, who moulded a group of strangers into a great team in three short days, unbelievable. I hope that they know how much we appreciate their efforts and patience throughout the program.  I will be more than happy to return in the future if Devon is lucky enough to be invited again.  I am sure that this will help Devon  continue to improve his game which he will need when he participates in other high level hockey.  Once again thanks and all the best, this was truly a great Hockey Opportunity.

Fred Ryan 

Hi Jack,
 
I just wanted to say thanks again. It was a wonderful time.   I'll be singing HOA praises to all in my area.
 
Kind Regards,
Ben Callahan

I’m writing to say thank you for the great time and experience Mat had while attending  your camp this summer from July 4 – 10.  He really enjoyed the comradery and the competitiveness of the play.Thanks so much for helping to make his summer a memorable one.
  
Lisa Savidant

Mr. Finlay,
I want to thank you for all your help and information for the HOA program. My son, Vernon, had a wonderful time--he is still talking about how much he enjoyed himself on the trip. His coach emailed me the following: "Vernon played the best I have ever seen him play, he was amazing," Vernon and his team needed a shut-out to get into the semi-finals and Vernon got the shutout--he was very pleased.
So again Mr. Finlay, thank you so much....HOA has made this summer the best Vernon has yet, and with his last year of minor hockey coming up, having this experience to look back on will hopefully have a positive effect on his games this season.
Sincerely
Connie

Hi Jack
Your hockey program is second to none, by far the best, very well done, I know my guys won't be stopping talking about it any time soon and they can't wait until next year as well as me, I can't wait, I would love to do some more teams and I'm sure if things get going earlier here then there will be lots more players wanting to go. Again Thanks for a amazing week, I never dreamed it would be so great 
Thanks. Jimmy O’Brien


Hi Jack
Just a note to let you know that Dylan had an awesome week this summer. He has been telling everyone if you get the chance to go, do it and I agree with him. 
The accommodations, location and the hockey were great. We had a lot of laughs even getting side tracked in the mountains wasn’t that bad. Shane Joseph and Ed O’Brien were great with the kids and parents too. Dylan thought they were the best coaches ever and he made life long friend with the Newfie boys.
So thank-you Jack for a great week.
Anne MacLean

Hello thanks for everything, it was a awesome camp, the boys had a great time and we will be telling everyone all about, it , it was very well run,,, 
Thanks again, hope to see you guys again next summer.. and perhaps I will be able to bring more with me from petty and riverview
Heather Wesselius 

Hi Mr Finlay
Just wanted to say Thank you!! Mich had a really wonderful time, he had been talking about his trip since he came home. I think this was the best thing for him.
Thanks,
Claudette Isshac

Hi Jack
Thanks for the great time Ian had. He's hoping you will save him a spot on the Midget A team next year the whole trip was memorable, great room-mates, lots of fun, both on and off the ice.
Good luck the rest of the summer camps.
Heather & Richard & Ian Huggard

Hi Jack
I would like to say how much Ryan Doyle enjoyed his week away. He had lots of fun and really enjoyed the experience. Thank You for providing a safe, fun trip. I didn't worry about him once. His calls home were positive and upbeat. 
Lynn Cornwall



Hi Jack,
Thank you so much ....Dakota had a really great time and lots of good stories to tell when he got home...plus he met a lot of new friends he will stay in touch with!...thanks for the wonderful opportunity you gave him!!
Holly Coates



Hello,Mr. Finlay!

Writing just to let you know that Tyler really enjoyed himself. He wished he could play down there all summer long. He found the week went very fast and was kept pretty busy. The only complaint I had from him was the loooooooooong bus drive. I told him if I had won the lotto I would have flew everyone down. (Ha HA) Thanks again for the opportunity to have my son experience a trip of a life time. This trip will be hard to top. 

Yours truly,
Helen Whalen


Hi Jack,

I didn't get a chance because you weren't at the airport but thank you for the invite to the camp, I had a great time I hope you thought it went well. I would love to come back again next year if you chose to invite me again.
Thanks to the camp I had a call from a Junior A team in Ontario.. I'm not sure what team it was but my dad called me and told me someone was calling for me. It wouldn't have happened if I wasn't at this camp.

Again thank you very much hope to talk to you soon,

Mark Rideout





Hey Jack 

Michael said he had a great time and that it was lots of fun and would love to do it again. But please keep him in mind for next year. 

Thanks for giving Michael the opportunity this summer to go and play such a challenging sport. He lives for hockey.

Thank you 
Janet



Hi Jack,
Just wanted to let you know that Rick had a wonderful time he said he would really like to do it next year.He really like the guys and the hockey was great. So we just wanted to thank you and the coaches they took time from their family to be with our kids that something.
Thanks Trevor,Rick & Dianna


Jack,
I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for including Jesse in your program. He had a wonderful time and got to play some high level hockey. This trip gave him the confidence that he has the ability and capability to compete at a higher level if the opportunity arises.

Keep Jesse in mind for next year. I know he would be glad to go again.

Thanks,
Paul Cox



Hi Jack,
Thank you so much for giving David Lipton the opportunity to attend your camp in New Hampshire. David came home full of life and stories which he still talks about.We are sure the memories of this trip will stay with him forever! We will always remember your kindness to David, and your dedication to all who love the game of hockey.
Many Thanks,
The Lipton's



Jack and Tim
Jake had a great time at the camp. Thanks for putting in the effort, I know it is hard work but in the end it pays off for the kids. Again Thanks from us.
Spike, Vickey and Jake Bullen