No Brother Connection With Pokuloks

Over the past few years, Cornell hockey has distinguished itself by having a preponderance of siblings on the roster. We've had the Abbots, McRaes, Nashes, Kennedys, and Devins. Incoming freshman Chris Moulson is the younger brother of former captain Matt Moulson.

But we seem to have missed out on the Pokulok family. Older brother Sasha Pokulok was a first-round NHL draft pick and only stayed at Cornell for two injury-tainted seasons.

His younger brother will play this season for ECAC rival Clarkson:

The younger brother of former Cornell all-star Sasha Pokulok, Nikhola Grenier-Pokulok (5/9/90) is an impressive addition to the Clarkson roster after a strong season at Northwood Prep. A native of Vaudreuil-Dorion, QUE, Grenier-Pokulok, will be one of the biggest players in the Knights’ line-up as a 6-5, 220-pound blueliner. “Nik has very good size and plays a physical game. He is more of a stay-at-home defenseman, but has the ability to do some things offensively. He will provide us with an intimidating presence on the blueline. We certainly expect Nik to come in and make a strong impact in ECAC Hockey.”

I'm sure Cornell went after him, particularly considering his family connection, size, and defensive mentality. Maybe Sasha didn't enjoy his time on East Hill and recommended that Nik go somewhere else?