Griffin Camacho '22 Recruiting Profile

Oscar F Smith High SchoolChesapeake, VAMen's Ice Hockey

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ClubBryn Athyn College

Height6'1"

Weight180lbs

Age21

Primary PositionRight Defenseman

Secondary PositionLeft Defenseman

Dominant HandRight

Team LevelJunior Hockey

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2019 Highlights

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Personal Statement

I started loving hockey after watching the Norfolk Admirals play when I was 5 years old. I started roller blading and moved to hockey lessons when I was 7. I played house hockey for 2 years and then travel hockey for the U10, U12, U14 and U16 Hampton Roads Whalers. For the 2020-2021 season I played hockey for the Okanagan Hockey Ontario U18AAA Prep team in Whitby, Ontario. I gained valuable life lessons, independence and increased confidence in myself and my hockey skills after living in Canada and receiving very structured on and off ice hockey training.

When I play, I know that I have the support of my family, my faith, teammates, past and current coaches and hockey mentors. I am very coachable, a supportive teammate and I train hard everyday on my body and hockey skills, so I am ready to play where and when needed. 2021-2022 is exciting for me because I am going into my High School senior year and playing my first year of Junior Hockey. My focus will be on maintaining the highest grades possible and continuing on my hockey development on and off the ice.

I have attended lots of hockey camps and most like Christian hockey camps. At Liberty University, my understanding and appreciation of God and how he impacts my life on and off the ice grew and I know he is with me each time I take the ice. At two college hockey prospect camps I was graded as having D2 hockey potential. I really appreciate the feedback on my strengths and even more on the areas that need improvement. At each camp, the coaches saw me as having two-way skills and used me in different plays at both forward and defense. My long term goal is to earn a degree in Sports Medicine, grow my faith and continue working with athletes in the future.

Athletics

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
8 seasons
2022 Bryn Athyn College (ACHA DII)
2021 Hampton Roads Whalers (USPHL Elite (Tier III))
2020 Okanagan Hockey Academy (ON) (U18 AAA Prep (Canadian Sports School Hockey League (CSSHL)))
Okanagan Hockey Ontario will play a 60+ game schedule competing in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL), tournaments and exhibition games. Our athletes take part in daily purposeful training both on ice and off ice. Practices are designed with individual skill development in mind through tactical and technical teaching. Our philosophy is to provide our athletes with the tools needed to execute and perform at the highest level possible. Teaching is a big part of our daily activities, from techniques to hockey IQ which gives our athletes not only a physical advantage but also allows them to understand the game and how to be successful within it. Our belief is that in order to be the best you must surround yourself with the best.
2019 Hampton Roads Whalers (EJEPL) (EJEPL U16 AA & CBHL U16 A)
Eastern Junior Elite Prospects League (EJEPL) - U16 Diamond 2, Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association (PVAHA) and Chesapeake Bay Hockey League (CBHL)
2018 Hampton Roads Whalers (U16 A Upper)
Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association, Chesapeake Bay Hockey League (CBHL)
2017 Hampton Roads Whalers (U14 A Upper)
Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association, Chesapeake Bay Hockey League (CBHL)
2016 Hampton Roads Whalers (U14 A Upper)
2015 Hampton Roads Whalers (U12 ( Lower A) )

Coach References

Athletic Director
Salvatore Capone
Private Coach
Suzie Hewitt (Power Skating)
Travel / Club Coach
Rod Taylor (ECHL Norfolk Adrmirals & Former U14/U16 Head Coach)
Club Coach
Corey Beer (Head Coach)
Club Director
Paul Pascuzzi (Okahagan Hockey Academy Ontario General Manager)
Strength
David Phillips (Strength & Conditioning Coach)
Juniors Coach
Jack Stefaney (Elite Assistant Coach)

Events

Camp/Event
USPHL Summer Showcase
7/15/21 to 7/18/21
Played on both the Hampton Roads Whalers Elite and Premier Teams throughout the entire showcase.
Camp/Event
Liberty University Hockey Prospect Camp
5/13/21 to 5/14/21
Successfully completed the two day camp for the Liberty University men's hockey team. I was again evaluated as a prospective Division II player.
Camp/Event
Princeton University - Ivy Shootout
8/06/20 to 8/08/20
The First Contact Hockey Camp allows NCAA College Coaches to interact with the Elite hockey player during and the camp. The camp is limited to the available players in each age group who want to know exactly what is needed to become a Division I student-athlete. Have the opportunity to compete for at least 12 different NCAA Hockey Coaches while other Coaches observe your determination and skill. Biometric Speed Testing - Testing that is utilized by Central Scouting Ivy Shootout - Commuter / Round Robin Tournament Style / College Hockey Inc. seminar NCAA presentation regarding scholarships, financial aid, recruiting process, and NCAA Clearinghouse. Question / Answer period
Camp/Event
Liberty University ID Camp
7/05/20 to 7/07/20
ACTIVITIES & TRAINING PROVIDED • On-ice skills, development, and game competition* • Workout sessions • Sports psychology sessions • Sport ministry sessions • Q & A with coaching staff • Health nutrition session • Campus tour • Opportunity to meet with Admissions and Financial Aid
Camp/Event
Liberty University Prospect Camp
6/18/20 to 6/19/20
Successfully completed the two day camp for the Liberty University men's hockey team. I was evaluated as a prospective Division II player.
Camp/Event
2020-2021 Prospect Visit
3/01/20 to 3/05/20
Accepted contract to join the 2020-2021 Okanagan Hockey Ontario U-18 AAA Prep Hockey Team.
Camp/Event
Ejepl showcase
11/08/19 to 11/10/19
Igloo Jaguars 11/8, Ashburn Xtreme 11/8, New Jersey Renegades 11/9, Bayonne Rangers 11/9 and Tomorrow Ices 11/10
Camp/Event
Ejepl showcase
9/27/19 to 9/29/19
Palmyra Black Knights 9/27, Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs 9/27, Ashburn Xtreme 9/28, Montgomery Blue Devils 9/28, Haveford Hawks 9/29
Camp/Event
EJEPL Showcase
8/23/19 to 8/25/19
8/23 - NJ Rockets & Long Island Mustangs. 8/24 - Bayonne Rangers & NJ Renegades. 8/25 - Hollydell Hurricanes
Camp/Event
Hampton Roads Jr. Whalers 2019 Elite Summer Training
7/15/19 to 8/09/19
Hampton Roads Jr. Whalers 2019 Elite Summer Training for 3 weeks, 5 days a week. Each day included a minimum of 1 1/2 hours of on ice instruction, followed by off-ice training. Daily training included Weight Training, Plyometric Training, Elite team practices, skills training, and intense off-ice training, combined competition and development to maximize effectiveness for the upcoming season. Summer training was run by the Jr. Whalers coaching staff.
Camp/Event
Liberty Hockey ID Prospects Camp
7/13/19 to 7/17/19
This was my first college prospect camp and I signed up as a Defenseman. After the 2nd day the D1 head coach identified me as a two way player and I was also evaluated as a potential left winger prospect. My current hockey skills evaluation I received was at the D2 level. Feedback: Strengths at defense: D-zone good gap control; physical; D-zone awareness and knowing where to be. Improvement areas at defense: Decent shot but work on quicker release; get up the ice to be tight & offensive threat; talk more. Strength at Left Wing: Smart, positionally sound, gets to loose pucks, makes the needed plays. Improvement areas at Left wing: Shoot more, always hustle - keep feet moving.
Camp/Event
West Coast Elite Hockey Collegiate Exposure Camp
5/24/19 to 5/27/19
The camp was for players born from 1999 - 2003 (Junior Prospects) to showcase their talent for University of Notre Dame, Utica College, Bentley University as well Junior Coaches. - Over 10 Hours of on-ice instruction from college/junior coaches - Over 5 hours of classroom work - NCAA Q & A with College Coaches
Camp/Event
Collegiate exposure camp
5/24/19 to 5/27/19
Bentley- Ben Murphy , Norte dame- Max Mobley, Utica college- Gary Heenen. Came and look and coach the camp
Camp/Event
CCM showdown
5/10/19 to 5/12/19
Team went 4-0-0, won the championship, I had 3 assists, +/- was +7 against one AAA and two AA teams.
Camp/Event
Hampton Roads Whalers (Elite & Premier)
5/10/19 to 5/12/19
Even though no 03's were selected to either Jr. teams, I was selected to the All Star team. This was my first Jr combine and I gained valuable experience with useful feedback from the Whaler coaches.
Camp/Event
St.Patrick’s Day tournament
3/15/19 to 3/17/19
2-2-1 in the tournament played two AA U16 team and a AA U18 team and one upper A U16 team. I had one goal and one assist for 2 points. My +/- over 5 games was 0.
Camp/Event
Palmetto State Tournament Series
2/15/19 to 2/17/19
Won the tournament and went 4-1 in the tournament. I had one assist and my +/- was +4
Camp/Event
Liberty cup tournament
1/19/19 to 1/21/19
The team went 4-1 and won the championship vs six AA and one A teams. I had two assists with a +/- of +4
Camp/Event
Labor Day tournament
8/31/18 to 9/03/18
Play against u18 AA and got 4 place and went 1-4
Camp/Event
Liberty University Christian Hockey School
7/15/18 to 7/19/18
Moved up to play U18 instead of U16 for entire camp.
Camp/Event
Jr. Whalers Summer Training
7/09/18 to 7/27/18
Participated with the Hampton Roads Jr. Whalers 2018 Elite Summer Training for 3 weeks, 5 days a week. Each day included a minimum of 1 1/2 hours of on ice instruction, followed by off-ice training. Daily training included Weight Training, Plyometric Training, Elite team practices, skills training, and intense off-ice training, combined competition and development to maximize effectiveness for the upcoming season. Summer training was run by the Jr. Whalers coaching staff.
Camp/Event
2018 PVAHA Districts
4/13/18 to 4/13/18
Selected as 1 of 4 U14 to participate in the 2018 PVAHA Districts Tryouts.
Camp/Event
Liberty Cup Spring Classic
3/16/18 to 3/18/18
2nd Place
Camp/Event
Big Bear - ST Patrick's Day
3/09/18 to 3/11/18
Tournament Champions
Camp/Event
Crabtown Showdown
12/29/17 to 12/31/17
The team placed 2nd in the Crabtown Showdown Olympic Relay and I recorded a 63 mph slap shot in the slap shot contest.
Camp/Event
OneHockey Labor Day
9/01/17 to 9/04/17
Tournament Champions
Camp/Event
Liberty University Christian Hockey School
7/16/17 to 7/20/17
First Year U14
Camp/Event
Frozen Biscuit - St. Patrick's Day
3/17/17 to 3/19/17
Tournament Champions
Camp/Event
MyHockey Congressional Cup Spring Classic
3/10/17 to 3/12/17
2nd Place
Camp/Event
MyHockey Palmetto State Presidents Puck
2/18/17 to 2/20/17
Tournament Champions
Camp/Event
Veterans cup
11/07/15 to 11/08/15
Tournament champions

Training

Ice Hockey
9 years
All 9 years with the Hampton Roads Whalers.

Statistics

Statistic	2021 Hampton Roads	2019 Hampton Roads	2018 Hampton Roads	2017 Hampton Roads	2016 Hampton Roads	2015 Hampton Roads
+/-	-5	26	+31	+12	+11	+8
Assists	2	23	13	25	26	33
Game Winning Goals	0	2	1	1	0	0
Goals	1	7	2	3	1	13
Points	3	30	15	28	27	46
Short Handed Goals	0	0	0	0	0	1
Shots on Goal	40	156	106	107	86	72
Games Played	34	63	53	50	48	45
Record	15-24-5	41-18-4	35-12-8	19-26-8	25-17-5	16-25-5