Opponent Recruiting

[Melvin]

Gotta laugh at some of the commentary on St. Clair's change of heart. You think those remarks (from those same people) would be made had Lucia and the Gophers been the team he suddenly committed to?

Surely you're not suggesting there is some monkey business behind the scenes are you?

If a Sioux player decommitted from UND to go to the U. the Sioux fans would likely not be as kind as they are in defending coach Hakstol.

Really! If I get this right; you're and a few others are suggesting that Hakstol had a hand in St. Clair's decomitting from C.C. and going to the Sioux?

[Zwak]

Gotta laugh at some of the commentary on St. Clair's change of heart. You think those remarks (from those same people) would be made had Lucia and the Gophers been the team he suddenly committed to?

Surely you're not suggesting there is some monkey business behind the scenes are you?

If a Sioux player decommitted from UND to go to the U. the Sioux fans would likely not be as kind as they are in defending coach Hakstol.

Really! If I get this right; you're and a few others are suggesting that Hakstol had a hand in St. Clair's decomitting from C.C. and going to the Sioux?

Not at all. If this kid would have committed to the U instead of UND, the Sioux fans would have been accusing Lucia of tampering with his verbal committment. But since he is committing to UND he is just a kid who changed his mind. Not saying Hakstol had a hand at all. But the Sioux fans would likely say Lucia did if it were the U involved.

[Hammy]

Gotta laugh at some of the commentary on St. Clair's change of heart. You think those remarks (from those same people) would be made had Lucia and the Gophers been the team he suddenly committed to?

Surely you're not suggesting there is some monkey business behind the scenes are you?

I am suggesting that a little bit of consistency may be needed when similar situations pop up elsewhere.

[DrunkHockeyGuy]

Gotta laugh at some of the commentary on St. Clair's change of heart. You think those remarks (from those same people) would be made had Lucia and the Gophers been the team he suddenly committed to?

Surely you're not suggesting there is some monkey business behind the scenes are you?

If a Sioux player decommitted from UND to go to the U. the Sioux fans would likely not be as kind as they are in defending coach Hakstol.

How is that any different than this board Hammy? When someone gets a recruit the gophers are looking at you guys are never down on it, the reply is always "well he wasn't on the top of the gophers list", "or we didn't really need him." I know you guys aren't necessarily mad, but you would all be defending Lucia. Case and point, Mike Dorr. You didn't call Lucia's action monkey business. In fact you ripped us as if we shouldn't be mad about it.

[Ryan Cardinal]

In fact you ripped us as if we shouldn't be mad about it.

As a great UMD hockey mind, I'll ask you this:

1) Do you have knowledge that the U / Lucia had a hand in him decommitting?

2) At this point, aren't you happy he did change his mind?

[Hammy]

I was simply talking about the specific commentary when certain types like to allude to something underhanded going on when a rival does something but then barely raise an eyebrow when the same thing happens at their school.

I guarantee you no UND fan would be excusing a kid decommitting from their school to “play closer to home” if it was a Twin Cities kid they had that changed his tune and decided to play for Minnesota. I am not saying it is unexpected… I just find it entertaining since it points out the hypocritical nature of such fans.

As far as Dorr… it is a rather poor example. Dorr took visits to MULTIPLE schools after he decommitted from UMD and he took a decent amount of time to decide. He didn’t decommit, make only one visit to the Gophers a week later, and then decide to go there. I may be inclined to agree with you if that had happened.

I ripped some people on Dorr because the level of ill will being vented was ridiculous (I recall comments about hoping injury on him, etc). “Hate em” when he shows up in your building but get a grip on reality… he didn’t run over somebody’s daughter with his car or anything horrible.

[DrunkHockeyGuy]

he didn’t run over somebody’s daughter with his car or anything horrible.

He still has time.

[DrunkHockeyGuy]

Anyone have any information on Justin Crandall? UMD just got a commitment from him. I know he was 2nd in the elite league in scoring and the younger brother of our 3rd string goalie but that is about it. Anyone know if he is an good player a lot of people should have been looking at or more of a 2nd tier player?

[Gopherguy33]

Anyone have any information on Justin Crandall? UMD just got a commitment from him. I know he was 2nd in the elite league in scoring and the younger brother of our 3rd string goalie but that is about it. Anyone know if he is an good player a lot of people should have been looking at or more of a 2nd tier player?

We didn't want him....

[DrunkHockeyGuy]

Anyone have any information on Justin Crandall? UMD just got a commitment from him. I know he was 2nd in the elite league in scoring and the younger brother of our 3rd string goalie but that is about it. Anyone know if he is an good player a lot of people should have been looking at or more of a 2nd tier player?

We didn't want him....

Of course not, we all know if a player commits somewhere else it wasn't because he chose somewhere else, it was because the mighty gophers didn't want him.....but that still doesn't answer the question. I don't think a lot of midwest teams were recruiting him. I know New Hampshire and a couple of East coast teams, but not much here from what I heard. Thanks for the great update though Gopherguy33. I appreciate all the info you and everyone else can provide.

[Gopherguy33]

Anyone have any information on Justin Crandall? UMD just got a commitment from him. I know he was 2nd in the elite league in scoring and the younger brother of our 3rd string goalie but that is about it. Anyone know if he is an good player a lot of people should have been looking at or more of a 2nd tier player?

We didn't want him....

Of course not, we all know if a player commits somewhere else it wasn't because he chose somewhere else, it was because the mighty gophers didn't want him.....but that still doesn't answer the question. I don't think a lot of midwest teams were recruiting him. I know New Hampshire and a couple of East coast teams, but not much here from what I heard. Thanks for the great update though Gopherguy33. I appreciate all the info you and everyone else can provide.

That's it? I was expecting more outrage. To obvious?

[DrunkHockeyGuy]

Anyone have any information on Justin Crandall? UMD just got a commitment from him. I know he was 2nd in the elite league in scoring and the younger brother of our 3rd string goalie but that is about it. Anyone know if he is an good player a lot of people should have been looking at or more of a 2nd tier player?

We didn't want him....

Of course not, we all know if a player commits somewhere else it wasn't because he chose somewhere else, it was because the mighty gophers didn't want him.....but that still doesn't answer the question. I don't think a lot of midwest teams were recruiting him. I know New Hampshire and a couple of East coast teams, but not much here from what I heard. Thanks for the great update though Gopherguy33. I appreciate all the info you and everyone else can provide.

That's it? I was expecting more outrage. To obvious?

Can't argue with the truth.

[Border Gopher]

Hook, line, and sinker.

[DrunkHockeyGuy]

Hook, line, and sinker.

Wow, you sure have a skewed view of what taking the bait is. But if it makes you feel better like you finally "got me" then by all means, run with it.

[The Exiled One]

Brandon Burrell (formerly of North Metro and currently with the Wenatchee Wild of the NAHL) has committed to SCSU. I understand that the Gophers were eyeing him to some extent, but to what degree I have no idea.

EDIT: According to Allenspach's column, the Gophers wanted Brandon to walk-on. Bemidji called him with an offer, he asked Motzko to match it, Motzko obliged.

[BlueBandit24]

It looks like former STA goalie Matt McNeely de-committed from Maine and is now a UMD recruit...

[DrunkHockeyGuy]

It looks like former STA goalie Matt McNeely de-committed from Maine and is now a UMD recruit...

WOOT! I'll take that!

[stickboy56]

Dillon Simpson to UND

http://www.westerncollegehockeyblog.com ... son-to-und
http://www.areavoices.com/undhockey/?blog=69332

[Gopherguy05]

Skalbeck from Hopkins to CC

http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps ... DieyckcUsI

[gopherguy06]

Skalbeck from Hopkins to CC

http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps ... DieyckcUsI

Interesting that he is the second MN kid to commit to CC and he is 5'9" and 155 lbs. That is a small kid!

[MarkDL]

Matt Van Voorhis of the USNDPT to Denver.

http://www.ushl.com/news/story.cfm?id=3043

[themadcabbleguy]

Denver reloads. I would mind if gwoz was a coach here either

[MhdGopher]

Denver reloads. I would mind if gwoz was a coach here either

Trivia question...how many times have Gwoz coached teams made the NCAA's in the past 10 years?

[pjoyn]

Denver reloads. I would mind if gwoz was a coach here either

Trivia question...how many times have Gwoz coached teams made the NCAA's in the past 10 years?

If you count this year, 7.

[MhdGopher]

Actually, if you count this year 6, if you don't 5. Boy, wouldn't you just die to have that kind of consistency around here?

[pjoyn]

Actually, if you count this year 6, if you don't 5. Boy, wouldn't you just die to have that kind of consistency around here?

You are right, I miscounted. However, they missed the NCAA two years in a row after winning back to back championships. Around here, people would have been calling for his head.

[dxmnkd316]

Actually, if you count this year 6, if you don't 5. Boy, wouldn't you just die to have that kind of consistency around here?

You are right, I miscounted. However, they missed the NCAA two years in a row after winning back to back championships. Around here, people would have been calling for his head.

you know, I think you're right. sad huh?

[littleeddiefour]

Cal Decowski, a Mr. Hockey Finalist from Andover has committed to UMD.

http://www.westerncollegehockeyblog.com ... choose-umd

[BlueBandit24]

Former Hopkins Royal and one-time UND commit Mike Fink has committed to Bowling Green, per Chris Heisenberg.

[gopherguy06]

Just saw Eric Sheid and Tony Larson from Blaine HS commit to play at Alaska Anchorage of the WCHA. Any idea on the kind of players they are?

[Goober]

Bemidji State's recruits are listed here:

http://www.thebeaverpond.com/ (click on recruits on the left hand side)

Rumor has it Jase Weslosky will not stay @ BSU...

[BeaverFan]

Rumor has it Jase Weslosky will not stay @ BSU...

Most likely true, unfortunately. . .

[DrunkHockeyGuy]

Rumor has it Jase Weslosky will not stay @ BSU...

Most likely true, unfortunately. . .

Your squad is D-1 now, they can stop boasting their D-2 titles. Kind of stupid. But hey, I guess you got some titles though!

[Ryan Cardinal]

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/ ... up/Sports/

[Gopherguy05]

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/169735/group/Sports/

at least he should be easy to goad into some cheap penalties......

[Golden FE Ranger]

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/169735/group/Sports/

Minor consumptions ect. are one thing and an argument can be made for kids being kids, but this is unacceptable in my book. I would not want to be a team mate of someone who assaults a female. I would guess there will be some retribution on the ice once word gets around, if he ever takes the ice.

[Hammy]

What I don't understand is why she stays with a guy like that.

[5 O.T.]

What I don't understand is why she stays with a guy like that.

This kind of behavior can often times lead to this:

http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_15011279?nclick_check=1

[BeaverFan]

Rumor has it Jase Weslosky will not stay @ BSU...

Most likely true, unfortunately. . .

Your squad is D-1 now, they can stop boasting their D-2 titles. Kind of stupid. But hey, I guess you got some titles though!

Yes, since that post had ANYTHING to do with that? Good job reading though. Really.

[streakygopher]

What I don't understand is why she stays with a guy like that.

Judging by the article, it's impossible to determine her part in the relationship...for all we know, she's as abusive as he is.

He has an obvious problem, but she does too. It appears that he is a jealous, angry bully...one part low self-esteem; one part insecurity. Hers is possibly anger too, but without a doubt low self esteem. Women who endure abusive relationships are made during their formative years and often it's their relationship with their fathers that matters the most.

...that's my dime-store psychology of the day.

[Next Crosby]

What I don't understand is why she stays with a guy like that.

Judging by the article, it's impossible to determine her part in the relationship...for all we know, she's as abusive as he is.

He has an obvious problem, but she does too. It appears that he is a jealous, angry bully...one part low self-esteem; one part insecurity. Hers is possibly anger too, but without a doubt low self esteem. Women who endure abusive relationships are made during their formative years and often it's their relationship with their fathers that matters the most.

...that's my dime-store psychology of the day.

[trixR4kids]

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/169735/group/Sports/

Minor consumptions ect. are one thing and an argument can be made for kids being kids, but this is unacceptable in my book. I would not want to be a team mate of someone who assaults a female. I would guess there will be some retribution on the ice once word gets around, if he ever takes the ice.

Exactly. Which is why I found it funny when people got mad about Mbakwe not playing.

[BeaverFan]

BSU released 2010-2011 Roster.

http://www.bsubeavers.com/mhockey/roster/220/

[DrunkHockeyGuy]

BSU released 2010-2011 Roster.

http://www.bsubeavers.com/mhockey/roster/220/

[BeaverFan]

"DrunkHockeyGuy"

You seem to have a very strong dislike towards the Beavers. Any particular reason?

At any rate- This is entitled "Opponent Recruiting" so I figured it would be worth my while to mention that the 2010 Bsu Roster has been updated, and it has a few new recruits that were never mentioned on any forum, or Heisenberg's list for that matter.

[dxmnkd316]

No, he just hates everyone

[Next Crosby]

"DrunkHockeyGuy"

You seem to have a very strong dislike towards the Beavers. Any particular reason?

At any rate- This is entitled "Opponent Recruiting" so I figured it would be worth my while to mention that the 2010 Bsu Roster has been updated, and it has a few new recruits that were never mentioned on any forum, or Heisenberg's list for that matter.

Thanks for posting the roster, I've never paid much attention to your program so I wasn't really sure where the talent was coming from, other than Canada. Hope the Beavers can start recruiting more kids from Minnesota with the step up to the WCHA.

[BeaverFan]

Thanks for posting the roster, I've never paid much attention to your program so I wasn't really sure where the talent was coming from, other than Canada. Hope the Beavers can start recruiting more kids from Minnesota with the step up to the WCHA.

Agreed. This year our 4 seniors that graduated were all actually out of Minnesota which is pretty rare for a school like BSU that normally heavily recruits out of Canada.

[Ryan Cardinal]

To help pick up the slack for their losses, Eaves steals Dartmouth's top recruit for this fall. Nice.

http://noalibisnoregrets.blogspot.com/2 ... mouth.html

[gopherguy06]

To help pick up the slack for their losses, Eaves steals Dartmouth's top recruit for this fall. Nice.

http://noalibisnoregrets.blogspot.com/2 ... mouth.html

"Lindblad joins an impressive freshman forward class that includes Mark Zengerle (BCHL Scoring Champion), Tyler Barnes (9th in USHL scoring), Jason Clark (Likely NHL Draft pick), Jefferson Dahl (Led USHL team in scoring), Michael Mersch (Big time potential from the NTDP), and Ryan Little.

It will be interesting to see where Eaves goes from here. Lindblad's verbal gives Wisconsin 14 forwards for the upcoming season. Most teams like to take 15 forwards into a season to be able to account for injuries, poor play, or the unexpected. Eaves has talked a lot about trying to balance forward classes. Losing 8 forwards off last seasons roster is going to make that pretty tough."

It will be interesting to see how their freshman perform, especially since they lose so much scoring power from last season.