Danny Barnes '24 Recruiting Profile

I have been playing hockey in Florida since I was 5 years old. As a goalie, my objective is to continue playing hockey at a high level throughout college, always working to improve my skills in order to explore additional opportunities beyond college. I consider myself an above-average student successfully completing high level courses. I am a hard worker, and strive for continuous improvement by taking private lessons, attending clinics, and following dietary and workout routines to meet my athletic goals. I am always on time, maintain good communication, and promote teamwork. My dependability and dedication has earned me the Outstanding Youth Hockey Referee award from Hockey Across America this past season.  

I am currently beginning with the Palm Beach Typhoon in the USPHL-Elite League after playing Squirts through Midget Minor travel hockey with the Palm Beach Hawks. I have a strong glove side and I excel at very high-pressure, high-level games. Last season I took 30-40 shots per game on average with numerous rapid-fire rebounds. I am very good at keeping my composure and not allowing the pressure to affect my performance. 

I have won multiple tournaments with my teams and competed in SAHOF state championships several times. I also recently completed my first year of High School Hockey in the FPSHL League where we made the playoffs and I was chosen to play on the High School All-Star team. 

I'm looking forward to continuing my hockey career at the next level as well as exploring an academic path in Finance and Sports Management.