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| Jack Sadowski 2024 or '25 UNH Commit |
"Jack Sadowski is a gifted stickhandler and goal scorer" Neutral Zone, May, 2022
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Jack Sadowski
Forward, 6'0", 179 lbs. Shoots Left Hometown: Arlington, Massachusetts DOB: July 29, 2006; 16 years, 3 months Neutral Zone Rating: 3.75 out of 5 Stars Current Teams: Kimball Union Academy (New England Prep)/Islanders Hockey Club 18U Prep (Eastern Hockey Federation) Committed to UNH on August 9, 2022 at Age 16 years. |
2022 Highlight Reel
As a sophmore last season, Jack Sadowski was a top scorer for Arlington High School, the Boston Junior Eagles 16U, and at the USA Hockey Select 16 Development Camp. The first goal in this highlight video is from Massachusetts Division 1 semifinal game. The final two goals are from the Select 16 camp.Interview
I had an opportunity to interview Jack Sadowski, via email, about his hockey career and commitment to UNH:
Mike Lowry: Your Dad, John Sadowski, played 4 seasons for UNH in the late 1990's, including the 1999 NCAA National Championship game, and he was named the Hockey East "Best Defensive Forward" in his senior year. He and future UNH head coach Mike Souza were teammates throughout their 4-year UNH playing careers. Did those factors enter into your decision to commit to UNH?
Jack Sadowski: Yes. I would definitely say my dad going to UNH was a big reason I wanted to go there. Growing up he was always telling me stories of what UNH had to offer and how much fun he had on and off the ice. After hearing those stories about all the fun he had, I knew it was where I wanted to go.
I was so excited when Coach Souza and Coach Giuliano offered me a spot. I was shocked and I’m really looking forward to being part of the UNH community. I really think it's a great fit for me. .
Mike Lowry: What other college programs did you consider during the recruiting process? Which schools did you visit and which ones made an offer to you?
Jack Sadowski: I knew that I wanted to go somewhere close to home and in Hockey East and when UNH gave me a chance, I did not hesitate very long to commit there.
Lowry: Have you and the UNH coaches agreed on a target date for you to enroll as a freshman at UNH and join the team?
Sadowski: I have not really been thinking too much about when I will attend there. I know that I still have a lot of work left to do but I'm looking forward to it, when the coaches feel I’m ready.
Lowry: At this stage in your development, what are the main strengths of your game? What areas are you trying to improve?
Sadowski: At this stage in my development, I would say my main strengths are my stick skills like passing, stick handling, and creating plays. Some areas of my game that I am trying to improve on are my skating and defense.
Lowry: Last year, as a sophomore at Arlington High School, you helped lead the Spy Ponders to the semifinals of the Massachusetts High School Division 1 Playoffs. Overall, how would you describe your experience playing 2 seasons for your hometown high school?
Sadowski: I don't really think I can describe how awesome it really was. Nothing compares playing for your hometown. It was the best hockey experience of my life. Every day after school heading down to the rink, to practice and getting the opportunity to represent my town was really something special.
Then the playoff run last year, that was unbelievable especially playing with all your buddies. Our whole community would be at our games, cheering us on. As we kept winning more and more people would come watch but unfortunately we fell short of our goal but that final game, the semifinals, it was the best.
Lowry: This year, you plan to play for Kimball Union Academy in Meriden, New Hampshire. What went into your decision to transition from a public high school to prep school?
Sadowski: I knew that eventually I was going to have to leave Arlington if I wanted to take the next step in my hockey career and education. I know I made the right decision.
Lowry: Over the last two seasons, your midget hockey team - the Boston Junior Eagles - played in the USA Hockey National Championships. Last spring, you led the Jr. Eagles 16U team to the semifinals scoring 7 goals and 4 assists in 5 games. In addition, you were one of the top scorers at the 2021 USA Hockey Select 15 Player Development Camp and the 2022 Select 16 Camp. How do you think your skills compare with the other top US forwards born in 2006?
Sadowski: I think my skills compare pretty well although I'm not the greatest skater. I have other parts to my game that are right up there with the top guys in the US.
Lowry: Last May, the Muskegon Lumberjacks selected you in the 6th Round (85th Overall) of the 2022 USHL Phase I (Futures) Draft. Do you anticipate playing for Muskegon before you enroll at UNH?
Sadowski: I would definitely hope to play for Muskegon before I go to UNH. It will not only help me develop on the ice it will also give me time to get older, bigger, faster, and stronger.
Lowry: When do you plan to graduate from high school? What are your academic strengths and interests? Have you thought about what you might major in when you enroll at UNH?
Sadowski: I plan to graduate high school in 2024 from Kimball Union Academy. I would say my strengths are History, Science and English and my weakness is Math. I have not thought too much about it but I'm hoping to do something in business.
Select 16 USA Hockey Player Development Camp, July, 2022
"Sadowski is a good-sized, balanced skater out of Arlington HS (MA) who has excellent puck control and stickhandling ability. A sixth round pick by Muskegon in the USHL, he had a productive week here offensively with a 3-5-8 line in 5 games. He’s a gamer; of his 3 goals he scored two of them came on empty net goals to seal games and the other was the game winning goal in his final game of the camp on a deke move in tight and strong finish. He also was the secondary assist on two game winning goals, both of which he started the play."
"Sadowski is strong on his edges, he can make quick stick moves around defenders but can also maintain possession through contact. He makes a pass in the neutral zone and immediately accelerates up ice and fills the lane trying to get it back. He showed great zip on his passes and could activate his points from down low in the zone and fired several cross ice pass through the neutral zone that led to clean zone entries. He does try to get too cute at times and over expose the puck when he’d be better off protecting it and making a simpler play but he’s got obvious puck skill and poise. He could improve his overall speed, particularly his explosiveness in his first few steps, because he doesn’t separate through the neutral zone and is always operating with a defender tight on him but it’s hard to deny his production as he was one of the leading point producers in the camp."Ian Moran, October, 2021
"A 2006 playing u16 Boston Jr. Eagles, left wing, very smart and crafty, can feel pressure and welcomes opponents running at him, reads gaps very well and does an excellent job of slowing his pace to manipulate the gap into his favor, very obvious that he has spent time working on his skating and mechanics, exceptional processing, high level touch, he’s going to have a blast this year with Arlington."
Youth & High School Hockey Statistics
| Player | Season | Team | League | GP | Goals | Asst | Pts | PIM | Jack Sadowski (F) | 2022-23 | Kimball Union Academy | New England Prep | - | - | - | - | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islanders Hockey Club 18U Prep | EHF 16U | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Team White | USA Select 16 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2021-22 | Boston Jr. Eagles 16U | USA 16U Nationals | 5 | 7 | 4 | 11 | - | |
| Arlington High School | USHS-Mass | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Team Forest | USA Select 15 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||
| 2020-21 | Boston Jr. Eagles 14U | USA 14U Nationals | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | - | |
| Arlington High School | USHS-Mass | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 2019-20 | Boston Jr. Eagles 13U | 13U AAA | - | - | - | - | - |
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