college roster - additions

[scsavre]

Kyle Rau is already signed and coming in next year. I think he is right on the edge of college being better for him then the USHL next year. That is very impressive that he can put up those numbers even though he played high school.

Looks stats look promising. I always like that players get up for the playoffs. Hopefully Lucia can motivate them.

[cbrooks]

Here's a name to remember that will be playing for UNO. (USHL)Brain Cooper a offensive defensemen so they say. Have to see if he's as good as I'm hearing.

http://www.ushl.com/news/story.cfm?id=3797

Mavericks new addition

http://mankatofreepresshockey.blogspot.com/2011/04/ssm-forward-commits-murdock-chooses.html

[Bear55]

I am going to go ahead and say Rau is plenty ready for the college game, he is small there will be a learning curve but I see all wcha rookie team for him. Not even Lucia can screw this kid up.

[cbrooks]

All USHL 1st and second team

http://ushl.com/news/story.cfm?id=4009

[solbes]

All USHL 1st and second team

http://ushl.com/news/story.cfm?id=4009

Interesting back story on Brady Hjelle. He played on Duluth's team in '09-10 and ended up splitting time with Kenny Reiter. Apparently that wasn't cool with him, so he went back to the USHL and had a great year. Now I see Rohlik from Ohio State musta recruited him to play at Ohio State next year. Not the first recruit that Steve has diverted to the Buckeyes. Heckuva recruiter and will be a good head coach some day.

I'm assuming he will have 3 years of eligibility left? That also puts him as an opponent netminder for the Gophers for his last year of eligibility in '13-14.

Wonder if Brady wishes he would have stayed now? Wonder if things would have worked out the same or different for Duluth had he stayed?

[Bear55]

All USHL 1st and second team

http://ushl.com/news/story.cfm?id=4009

You guys have a couple of nice D coming in, that Schmaltz looks like a stud in the making.

[cbrooks]

Jordan Schmaltz is getting alot of pressure from the Canadian jrs. He won't be coming this year as it sounds. I think he's only a jr or soph in high school but yeah... he sounds like the next real deal. Have to wait and see.

I'm trying to find a recruit list for the rest of the WCHA. I know Denver has one player Scott mayfeild. He might go top ten in the draft this year.

Here's UND's incoming class evaluation by GF Herald sportwriter Brad Schlossman

http://undhockey.areavoices.com/?p=87872

[Bear55]

Here are a couple of lists for you.

2011

http://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadshe...BOaHc&gid=1

2010

http://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadshe...ctdWc&gid=1

[cbrooks]

Don't tell me your a BC fan now. UND plays Boston College opening weekend next year. I'm feeling redemption for our bet

[Bear55]

No no, they were just at the top of the list. However I might take some of that BC/UND action next season. The Sioux always start slow.

[PierBridge]

Quote:

The Sioux always start slow

And finish with a boom or thud!....

[scsavre]

Thud

[Bear55]

And finish with a boom or thud!....

[Shorelunch]

Wow . . . this from a fan of a team that doesn't even know how to get to St. Paul?

[Bear55]

Isn't taking joy in the misery of your rival what sports are all about?

Considering the Gophers suck and the Sioux went down in flames after losing another big game under Hakstol that should mean both fan bases are happy right now. Ya for us!

[cbrooks]

Michigan Tech new headcoach Mel Pearson

http://www.wcha.com/men/presarch/201105/may6mtu.php

[cbrooks]

evaluation of Minnesota's recruits currently playing in the USHL.

http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/121541693.html

[scsavre]

Im excited to see how these guys will turn out. I high on Rau and Ambroz.

I like the big men too.

[cbrooks]

Ambroz will be one of the best freshmen next year as I see it.

[Shorelunch]

Rau could be a four year player for UMtc because of his size. However, it is the Gophers, so he'll be gone after a year of non-development Amborz will be a good two year player.

I'm excited about Grimaldi and Miller for the Sioux. And it will be interesting to see Mattson at BSU. We take all the Sioux, Gopher and Sconny rejects!

[cbrooks]

This league isn't as good as the USHL but they have some college bound players

http://nahl.com/college/

[Bear55]

The 3 Reilly brothers (Gopher Recruits) all signed with the BCHL for the next season. Kind of a surprise but I guess they all wanted to play with each other this season.

http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/122670604.html

For those that don't know the BCHL is similar to the USHL and not Canadian Major Jr's so they will keep their NCAA Eligibility.

[scsavre]

I dont like taking all 3 just to get 1 of them.

[Bear55]

I'd say two of the 3 are quality recruits, one is along for the ride. I don't think the twins are costing us a lot of scholarship $$$. Connor put up 39 points in his rookie USHL season so that is not too bad, and another 8 points in 10 playoffs games so another good sign. With another year of JR experience under his belt he will be ready for the WCHA. You can see Lucia picking up a few more of these small 4 year players. At the very least they will add age, experience, and depth to our roster - on the high end we might find the next Marty Sertich.

[cbrooks]

Cedar Rapids defenseman Nolan Zajac(UND alum Travis Zajac younger brother) has commited to Denver