Potential Future Recruits - Part II

by **Iceburg** » Tue 12/06/11 11:51 am

To my untrained eye Gersich and Breck ninth grader Keegan Iverson were the cream of the crop at last spring's local Select 15 process. It sounds like Iverson may not play college hockey. Others that caught my eye were Shattuck sophomore defenseman Mitch Slattery (I believe he's a Centennial youth product), Edina ninth grade defenseman Jack Walker, Benilde sophomore defenseman Jack Glover, White Bear ninth grade forward Jake Wahlin, Silver Bay ninth grade goalie Alex Murray and Crookston ninth grade forward Paul Bittner. Bittner is a little on the raw side, but has big potential. He's already 6'5".

by **JDUBBS1280** » Tue 12/06/11 11:56 am

Iceburg wrote:To my untrained eye Gersich and Breck ninth grader Keegan Iverson were the cream of the crop at last spring's local Select 15 process. It sounds like Iverson may not play college hockey. Others that caught my eye were Shattuck sophomore defenseman Mitch Slattery (I believe he's a Centennial youth product), Edina ninth grade defenseman Jack Walker, Benilde sophomore defenseman Jack Glover, White Bear ninth grade forward Jake Wahlin, Silver Bay ninth grade goalie Alex Murray and Crookston ninth grade forward Paul Bittner. Bittner is a little on the raw side, but has big potential. He's already 6'5".

Great stuff, thanks!

by **thedude** » Tue 12/06/11 12:42 pm

Iceburg wrote:To my untrained eye Gersich and Breck ninth grader Keegan Iverson were the cream of the crop at last spring's local Select 15 process. It sounds like Iverson may not play college hockey. Others that caught my eye were Shattuck sophomore defenseman Mitch Slattery (I believe he's a Centennial youth product), Edina ninth grade defenseman Jack Walker, Benilde sophomore defenseman Jack Glover, White Bear ninth grade forward Jake Wahlin, Silver Bay ninth grade goalie Alex Murray and Crookston ninth grade forward Paul Bittner. Bittner is a little on the raw side, but has big potential. He's already 6'5".

Yeah, Iverson is a big kid too. He was in Portland (WHL) for their summer camp (along with Ryan Collins from B-SM) and is rumored to be signing there. I saw Iverson with the blades this fall and wasn't overly impressed, he might have been just going through the motions since it was fall hockey...

by **Hscout000** » Tue 12/06/11 10:04 pm

Iceburg wrote:To my untrained eye Gersich and Breck ninth grader Keegan Iverson were the cream of the crop at last spring's local Select 15 process. It sounds like Iverson may not play college hockey. Others that caught my eye were Shattuck sophomore defenseman Mitch Slattery (I believe he's a Centennial youth product), Edina ninth grade defenseman Jack Walker, Benilde sophomore defenseman Jack Glover, White Bear ninth grade forward Jake Wahlin, Silver Bay ninth grade goalie Alex Murray and Crookston ninth grade forward Paul Bittner. Bittner is a little on the raw side, but has big potential. He's already 6'5".

In addition Dylan Malmquist, Edina 9th grade forward, Alex Copa, Blaine Sophomore defensemen, Chase Perry, Andover Sophomore goalie, and Andrew Zerban, Elk River Sophomore forward, were impressive as well.

I have seen Iverson play through the years and seems he has peaked, no longer is he a giant on the ice which was his biggest asset.

by **Grittyguy** » Tue 12/06/11 10:28 pm

Any thoughts on Avery Peterson, sophomore from Grand Rapids?

by **Hammy** » Tue 12/06/11 11:21 pm

Gophs watching him.

by **glorydays** » Wed 12/07/11 2:43 pm

found this list of rated players by Chris Dilks on -
http://www.westerncollegehockeyblog.com ... ember-2011

Do the Gophs have their eye on any of these uncommited seniors?

by **GopherHockeyFan** » Wed 12/07/11 8:04 pm

glorydays wrote:found this list of rated players by Chris Dilks on -
http://www.westerncollegehockeyblog.com ... ember-2011

Do the Gophs have their eye on any of these uncommited seniors?

Miles Death. Pretty badass hockey name

by **Iceburg** » Wed 12/07/11 8:21 pm

GopherHockeyFan wrote:Miles Death. Pretty badass hockey name

I believe he will be playing golf in college instead of hockey.

by **Hammy** » Thu 12/08/11 4:37 pm

Hearing that Wittchow may have verballed to UW. I believe the Gophers were interested back in the pre-Guentzel days. But there really isn't the room here the way things are set up for next year and 2013.

by **ScoobyDoo** » Thu 12/08/11 5:56 pm

Hammy wrote:Hearing that Wittchow may have verballed to UW. I believe the Gophers were interested back in the pre-Guentzel days. But there really isn't the room here the way things are set up for next year and 2013.

Can't wait to hear the spin from Sconnie on this one.

by **Hammy** » Thu 12/08/11 6:24 pm

ScoobyDoo wrote:
Hammy wrote:Hearing that Wittchow may have verballed to UW. I believe the Gophers were interested back in the pre-Guentzel days. But there really isn't the room here the way things are set up for next year and 2013.

Can't wait to hear the spin from Sconnie on this one.

There really isn't anything to spin. Not in terms of the Gophers anyway. Doesn't mean he won't be a good player there but anybody can take one look at our current depth chart and the recruits already slated to come in and it is clear there is simply no roster space for any kid next year (and maybe 2013).

by **LeoPohl** » Thu 12/08/11 6:32 pm

Hammy wrote:
ScoobyDoo wrote:
Hammy wrote:Hearing that Wittchow may have verballed to UW. I believe the Gophers were interested back in the pre-Guentzel days. But there really isn't the room here the way things are set up for next year and 2013.

Can't wait to hear the spin from Sconnie on this one.

There really isn't anything to spin. Not in terms of the Gophers anyway. Doesn't mean he won't be a good player there but anybody can take one look at our current depth chart and the recruits already slated to come in and it is clear there is simply no roster space for any kid next year (and maybe 2013).

Since schools can't comment until the kid officially signs, I'm assuming Scooby means the fans which will go something like this, "You're commits suck. Everyone knows Wittchow is the best in that group and we got him. Look how awesome our recruiting is after we stole Wittchow away from you."

Once he signs, the school will probably issue something like "We are very proud to have a player of Eddie's caliber commit to our program. We know he received offers from many outstanding institutions, and we are excited that he chose us instead of potentially another program or staying closer to home."

by **Greyeagle** » Thu 12/08/11 6:35 pm

Who?

by **Hammy** » Thu 12/08/11 6:35 pm

Yes, I mean from a fan standpoint.

by **LeoPohl** » Thu 12/08/11 6:41 pm

Hammy wrote:Yes, I mean from a fan standpoint.

You mean all four of them who actually know what a hockey recruit is?

by **poisondart** » Thu 12/08/11 6:51 pm

Eddie's first choice has been the Badgers all along. If I'm not mistaken there is a family connection. I know the gophs were hot on him for awhile but he held out for what he wanted and got it. Good kid and would have loved to see him here but like the earlier post stated...not much room on that blue line right now.

by **WestCoastGopherGuy** » Fri 12/23/11 2:42 pm

maybe i missed this being mentioned earlier in this thead- but i havent seen this posted. an interview with clint lewis apparently last month where he mentioned he is interested in the gophers and has visited the U. anyone heard anything on this? i know the D is pretty well set for the next couple years.. but there is evidently mutual interest on this one..

http://minnesota.scout.com/2/1131039.html

helgeson graduates. schmidt is undrafted so id guess someone would pick him up by the end of his junior year. alt should be gone too. that leaves marshall, skjei, reilly, parenteau, brodzinski, and holl for the 2013 season (in terms of guys you want starting- and thats if holl comes back his senior year. he is a 2nd rounder). sounds like bischoffs likely a 2014'er. so there probably would be room for Lewis- who would probably find time in there and compete for a starting 6 spot.

Dave

by **Hammy** » Fri 12/23/11 2:54 pm

If we are too believe Charlie Walters (always an iffy proposition but we'll go with it), Lewis is the kid that was anonymously talking s**t about the Gophers going to the Big Ten (calling it an inferior conference) and hence had "narrowed down" to UMD and UND. This was in the Pioneer Press late in the summer not long after Lewis took his visit here. Ironically enough, the Big Ten's future actually looks very bright given the improvements of Ohio State and Michigan State (you know Gophs, UW, and Michigan are going to be good teams most years). But I digress...

The reality was he was unhappy that he did not get an offer on his visit (I was told the Gopher coaches individually wanted to take more time to watch him). Clearly his tune has changed. I won't go too harsh on a young kid that seems to have some maturing to do but if he's a pouter and talks disrespect when he doesn't get what he wants, let him go elsewhere and see how far it gets him.

by **WestCoastGopherGuy** » Fri 12/23/11 3:10 pm

ah. gotcha.. thanks for the info.

yeah i guess without knowing what exactly was said over the summer, and without even knowing who charlie walters is, i got to admit I also looked at the big ten as being less glamorous than the "super conference" when everything first played out.. so i cant hold that against the kid. as far as pouting over not getting the offer- that would be discouraging if true but he seems to be well liked by his teammates.

by **younggopherdiehard** » Sun 12/25/11 11:25 am

There's an article on cammarata and McCoshen in the committed thread. What's the chances we land McCoshen, sounds like a pretty high end talent. Would look good on our blue line in a couple years.

by **Hammy** » Sun 12/25/11 1:12 pm

younggopherdiehard wrote:What's the chances we land McCoshen

McCoshen is a 2013 recruit. Look at our likely depth chart for 2013. I suppose you can't 100% rule things out but I'd consider the odds to not be very good.

by **junti** » Mon 12/26/11 9:21 pm

Any clue where Seth Jones will end up?

by **Bash Brother** » Mon 12/26/11 11:36 pm

junti wrote:Any clue where Seth Jones will end up?

The NBA?

Duluth seems to have a knack for landing players whose father's played a professional sport that wasn't hockey.

by **WeissFC** » Tue 12/27/11 7:39 am

The Mole wrote:
junti wrote:Any clue where Seth Jones will end up?

The NBA?

Duluth seems to have a knack for landing players whose father's played a professional sport that wasn't hockey.

He's more than likely Everett Silvertips of the WHL bound.

by **BlueBandit24** » Tue 12/27/11 10:34 am

The Mole wrote:
junti wrote:Any clue where Seth Jones will end up?

Duluth seems to have a knack for landing players whose father's played a professional sport that wasn't hockey.

Well, we did land Mark Alt and have Vinni Lettieri on the way. Not a bad showing in that department.

by **Chris Eckes** » Tue 12/27/11 4:13 pm

So according to Hammy's twitter apparently Hudson Fasching committed to the U. Anyone with knowledge of him - who's he like? When can we expect him to don the Maroon and Gold? How many years will he likely be here?

by **sunbone** » Tue 12/27/11 4:22 pm

The X Factor wrote:So according to Hammy's twitter apparently Hudson Fasching committed to the U. Anyone with knowledge of him - who's he like? When can we expect him to don the Maroon and Gold? How many years will he likely be here?

Check out the Committed Recruits thread.

by **Bash Brother** » Tue 12/27/11 6:43 pm

Big strong skilled forward. Great kid too

by **Hammy** » Wed 12/28/11 3:21 pm

junti wrote:Any clue where Seth Jones will end up?

You can make arguments for either route for most guys but he is a guy that will likely be in the running for the #1 overall spot in 2013. That means how he does next season is going to go a long way to where he ends up in the draft. He may be one of the rare guys I may say is better off in the WHL. Might be a little more risky in your draft year as a potential #1 overall to take the college route where the opponents are older, stronger, and more mature. Chances of struggling may be a bit greater.

He'd certainly be a nice catch wherever he goes. Just seems like he is going to be on the NHL fast track though so is one year at any program going to make a huge difference? Questionable.

by **junti** » Wed 12/28/11 6:17 pm

Thanks.....and, how about Coatta? I imagine assistant coach is in on that?

by **LeoPohl** » Wed 12/28/11 6:23 pm

Just out of curiosity, any word on a potential walk-on forward for next season, given that the team would likely have only 14 options without one? Now that Fasching, Cammarata, Guertler, and the Nannes are signed, I'd find it difficult to believe that would be a deterrent for anyone in the 2013 class.

by **WestCoastGopherGuy** » Tue 1/10/12 11:32 pm

JDUBBS1280 wrote:Spotlight on Shane Gersich:

http://www.kare11.com/news/article/9500 ... oly-Family

seems to be friends with godbout and norman.. maybe the gophers will land another group of friends :wink:

(... maybe im getting ahead of myself)

Dave

by **Maize** » Wed 1/11/12 12:29 am

WestCoastGopherGuy wrote:
seems to be friends with godbout and norman.. maybe the gophers will land another group of friends (... maybe im getting ahead of myself)

Godbout is already committed to Michigan State. I don't know about Norman, but since his dad played at UND in the 80's, Ryan has probably already been elected captain of UNO's team.

by **Chris Eckes** » Wed 1/11/12 12:44 am

I've been working on Coatta coming to the U since before he was in high school. I'm doing my part for the team!!

by **Zwak** » Wed 1/11/12 11:41 am

Not so much about a specific propesctive recruit but I see that No Dak has now lost two recruits to WHL before they played a game with the Sioux.

I'm trying to think of an MN recruits that bolted to WHL before they played for the U. The only one I can think of, IIRC, is Peter Mueller? Have there been others?

p.s. I know we have lost some midseason like O'Brien and Birkholz.

by **LeoPohl** » Wed 1/11/12 11:57 am

Zwak wrote:Not so much about a specific propesctive recruit but I see that No Dak has now lost two recruits to WHL before they played a game with the Sioux.

I'm trying to think of an MN recruits that bolted to WHL before they played for the U. The only one I can think of, IIRC, is Peter Mueller? Have there been others?

I can't think of any.

p.s. I know we have lost some midseason like O'Brien and Birkholz.

You mean off seasons, right?

Ben Clymer left in the fall of '97 after playing 1 game of his sophomore season to play in Seattle. Shawn Roed went midseason '99-'00, as well, after playing 12 games of his freshman season to play in Portland.

by **Hammy** » Wed 1/11/12 12:09 pm

Roed had academic issues. Mueller really wanted to be a Gopher but couldn't handle the academics to get himself here sooner. IMO, O'Brien was a complete tool in how he handled things. Lying right to the face of the coach? Wow. Class act there.

Lofquist is the most recent. Obviously his was a playing time issue.

I'll really never really understand why some of these people think the CHL is clearly better. You see players that are sometimes barely making it playing marginal roles in college leave for a CHL team and do well. Even some USHL guys do the same. What does that tell you? It tells me you have to push yourself harder to succeed in college hockey than you do in the CHL. At least you do if you are a 18 to 20 year old.

by **Zwak** » Wed 1/11/12 12:23 pm

I was thinking more along the lines of recruits who committed to the U but then bolted to the WHL before ever playing one game for the Gophs.

by **Hammy** » Wed 1/11/12 12:27 pm

In that case, Mueller is the only one that comes to mind.

As I mentioned, I wouldn't be totally stunned if Michaelson does it. Not saying he will but I won't be shocked if it happens.

by **LeoPohl** » Wed 1/11/12 12:31 pm

Hammy wrote:Roed had academic issues. Mueller really wanted to be a Gopher but couldn't handle the academics to get himself here sooner. IMO, O'Brien was a complete tool in how he handled things. Lying right to the face of the coach? Wow. Class act there.

Lofquist is the most recent. Obviously his was a playing time issue.

I'll really never really understand why some of these people think the CHL is clearly better. You see players that are sometimes barely making it playing marginal roles in college leave for a CHL team and do well. Even some USHL guys do the same. What does that tell you? It tells me you have to push yourself harder to succeed in college hockey than you do in the CHL. At least you do if you are a 18 to 20 year old.

If you look at those drafted from the leagues as an indication to the CHL's talents, the WCHA has produced as many, if not more, NHL players per team in recent times than the WHL does. The WHL has 22 teams; those WCHA alumni currently in the NHL played in a 10 team league. The WCHA will likely send somewhere between 90-100 alum to the NHL this season. I believe the WHL had about 200 play last season. (The Media Guide says "Currently over 20% of all NHL players
are graduates of the WHL." The NHL had 978 play last season.)

by **gophsb2b** » Wed 1/11/12 4:43 pm

Hammy wrote:In that case, Mueller is the only one that comes to mind.

As I mentioned, I wouldn't be totally stunned if Michaelson does it. Not saying he will but I won't be shocked if it happens.

Ages ago but Langenbrunner went to WHL instead of the Gophers. Although he may have planned that all along and never committed to Gophers.

by **Slap Shot** » Thu 1/12/12 2:57 am

Someone previously mentioned Coatta, but is he on the Div I recruiting radar? As far as Tonka is concerned eleswhere, what about guys like Baskin, Vannelli and Ramsey?

by **Gophernation218** » Thu 1/12/12 10:30 am

Anyone know anything about Zach Lawdermilt from East Grand Forks MN senior forward, kid looks pretty good!

by **BlueBandit24** » Thu 1/12/12 10:33 am

Slap Shot wrote:Someone previously mentioned Coatta, but is he on the Div I recruiting radar? As far as Tonka is concerned eleswhere, what about guys like Baskin, Vannelli and Ramsey?

From what I have seen and heard from St. Cloud State fans, Baskin is a guy they're after. Not sure on the other two.

by **Iceburg** » Thu 1/12/12 10:36 am

Slap Shot wrote:Someone previously mentioned Coatta, but is he on the Div I recruiting radar? As far as Tonka is concerned eleswhere, what about guys like Baskin, Vannelli and Ramsey?

Anyone know if he is the son of the guy that was the Benilde girl's coach until recently (Len, I believe)?

by **Hammy** » Thu 1/12/12 10:46 am

I'm pretty confident that the Gophers are interested in Ramsey. Good young player, good size, good hockey genetics, coach's kid, etc.

by **Bash Brother** » Thu 1/12/12 8:04 pm

Gophernation218 wrote:Anyone know anything about Zach Lawdermilt from East Grand Forks MN senior forward, kid looks pretty good!

Not D1 material. Thats about all there is to it.

by **Iceburg** » Sat 1/14/12 11:54 am

Shane Gersich scores three in the first game of the "Youth Olympics" (LINK).

by **LeoPohl** » Sat 1/14/12 12:07 pm

gophsb2b wrote:
Hammy wrote:In that case, Mueller is the only one that comes to mind.

As I mentioned, I wouldn't be totally stunned if Michaelson does it. Not saying he will but I won't be shocked if it happens.

Ages ago but Langenbrunner went to WHL instead of the Gophers. Although he may have planned that all along and never committed to Gophers.

Not to be too trivial, but Jamie went to the Peterborough Petes of the OHL. The reason why I remember it-he went to the OHL.
link

I always wondered why he chose the OHL over the WCHA and if it would have been any different had he come-up a decade later when the WCHA was establishing itself as a good developmental league.

by **Leo** » Sat 1/14/12 5:45 pm

Just to note, as I had not seen this spoken of on the board as yet. Was speaking to friends in South Minneapolis yesterday and they told me that Grant Beese of Benilde-St. Margarets verbaled to the Badgers the other day - and that Jake Horton also of BSM, was yearning to go east too. They know the parents of both and (aside from being ardent Badgers fans themselves) seemed to be credible witnesses. I got home last night and checked Chris Heisenberg, and sure enough, he lists it 1/9/12. Too bad, as what I had been able to see of his play impressed. we have lots of instate talent, and can't get or keep 'em all, I know, but Zajac, Horn and Beese were the top three I was hoping might find a way onto the team somehow. That they go RED is the worst part, of course.

by **Hammy** » Sat 1/14/12 5:57 pm

Leo wrote:Just to note, as I had not seen this spoken of on the board as yet. Was speaking to friends in South Minneapolis yesterday and they told me that Grant Beese of Benilde-St. Margarets verbaled to the Badgers the other day - and that Jake Horton also of BSM, was yearning to go east too. They know the parents of both and (aside from being ardent Badgers fans themselves) seemed to be credible witnesses. I got home last night and checked Chris Heisenberg, and sure enough, he lists it 1/9/12. Too bad, as what I had been able to see of his play impressed. we have lots of instate talent, and can't get or keep 'em all, I know, but Zajac, Horn and Beese were the top three I was hoping might find a way onto the team somehow. That they go RED is the worst part, of course.

It was mentioned in the "opponent recruiting" thread in the college hockey section of the site. Gophers weren't pursuing Besse. For more info, go here: Besse to UW

Horn is likely heading east (and I don't mean UW). Haven't heard much of anything on Zajac. Don't think we are seriously interested.

by **Iceburg** » Sun 1/15/12 5:28 pm

Canada 5, U.S. 1

by **Iceburg** » Tue 1/17/12 3:55 pm

U.S. 5, Finland 4

by **Iceburg** » Fri 1/20/12 12:47 pm

While we've been away, the U.S. lost to Russia in the final round robin game (LINK) and again this morning in a tournament semifinal (LINK). The U.S. team plays for the bronze medal tomorrow morning.

by **GrandForksGopher** » Sat 1/21/12 8:51 pm

Whats the word on Max Coatta? How does he look? Is he getting interest anywhere?

by **Hammy** » Sat 1/21/12 9:01 pm

If you are asking about whether the Gophs are interested, my response is the coaches have to ask themselves how many small forwards they want out there. We already have Kloos, Guertler, Lettieri, and Cammarata lined up over the next two classes. It's nice to have those skill guys that are likely to be three or four year contributors but you do have to balance things out with some size/grit too. Do too much of one or the other and you could have some match up problems against some clubs.

I glanced over at UND's board and the talk by the one poster about Randolph's dad not liking the Gophers is BS.

by **Greyeagle** » Sat 1/21/12 9:09 pm

Hammy wrote:I glanced over at UND's board and the talk by the one poster about Randolph's dad not liking the Gophers is BS.

Was it the Minister Of Disinformation? :biggrin2:

by **GrandForksGopher** » Sun 1/22/12 12:34 am

Greyeagle wrote:
Hammy wrote:I glanced over at UND's board and the talk by the one poster about Randolph's dad not liking the Gophers is BS.

Was it the Minister Of Disinformation?

It's some girl from the cities

by **Iceburg** » Sun 1/22/12 1:23 am

Bronze Medal Game: Canada 7, U.S. 5

by **ND GOPHER** » Mon 1/23/12 10:43 pm

Randolph to Nebraska-Omaha today...

by **Hammy** » Mon 1/23/12 11:13 pm

ND GOPHER wrote:Randolph to Nebraska-Omaha today...

A full ride as well. I guess to each their own but that's a pretty steep price to pay for this kid.

by **streakygopher** » Mon 1/23/12 11:37 pm

Hammy wrote:
ND GOPHER wrote:Randolph to Nebraska-Omaha today...

A full ride as well. I guess to each their own but that's a pretty steep price to pay for this kid.

Is this the coach's kid they were gushing over on t.v. the other night?

by **Hammy** » Mon 1/23/12 11:45 pm

streakygopher wrote:
Hammy wrote:
ND GOPHER wrote:Randolph to Nebraska-Omaha today...

A full ride as well. I guess to each their own but that's a pretty steep price to pay for this kid.

Is this the coach's kid they were gushing over on t.v. the other night?

Could be. I didn't watch the whole game so I don't know what they said on him.

by **Snowcool08** » Tue 1/24/12 2:32 am

streakygopher wrote:
Hammy wrote:
ND GOPHER wrote:Randolph to Nebraska-Omaha today...

A full ride as well. I guess to each their own but that's a pretty steep price to pay for this kid.

Is this the coach's kid they were gushing over on t.v. the other night?

Yes it was. Gorg could not shut his yapper for the first period about how great he is.

by **JDUBBS1280** » Tue 1/24/12 12:07 pm

Hammy wrote:
ND GOPHER wrote:Randolph to Nebraska-Omaha today...

A full ride as well. I guess to each their own but that's a pretty steep price to pay for this kid.

Agreed. Dom Toninato also just committed to UMD. His dad played forUMD in the 1980's.

by **AZ-NB-WB** » Tue 1/24/12 3:31 pm

Are the Gophers looking at Luc Snuggeruud?

by **Iceburg** » Tue 1/24/12 3:52 pm

AZ-NB-WB wrote:Are the Gophers looking at Luc Snuggeruud?

Haven't heard anything specific, but I'm sure he would be on their radar.

by **AZ-NB-WB** » Tue 1/24/12 6:00 pm

Thank You Iceburg! Thinking ahead a little, but we could have Bjugstad, Bischoff, Nanne and Snuggerud. Some pretty good names in Gopher Hockey. I imagine Bjugstad will not be around to play with Nanne and Bischoff, but fun to put these names together.

by **Hammy** » Tue 1/24/12 7:08 pm

Don't forget Pitlick's son Rem. The kid is the true essence of a water bug. Tiny but very elusive and very good skills. Only a 1997 though so he is a ways off yet.

by **Slap Shot** » Tue 1/24/12 11:30 pm

I think Randolph will be a solid 4 year player a la Tony Lucia with a bit more skill.

by **boosh** » Wed 1/25/12 12:15 am

There is also Jack Ramsey of Minnetonka. Son of Mike Ramsey. Don't know if he's Gopher material but another name from the past.

by **WestCoastGopherGuy** » Wed 1/25/12 12:31 am

Hammy wrote:Don't forget Pitlick's son Rem. The kid is the true essence of a water bug. Tiny but very elusive and very good skills. Only a 1997 though so he is a ways off yet.

looks like he is putting up great numbers at shattuck. wow hes listed at 5'1".. i guess being only 14 he has time to grow. right now he makes the gerbes/grimaldis/lasches of the world not look so small after all.

http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak ... 2507_n.jpg

by **Iceburg** » Wed 1/25/12 11:30 am

AZ-NB-WB wrote:Are the Gophers looking at Luc Snuggeruud?

Luc probably wasn't the only focus, but tDon was at the Lakeville South-Eden Prairie game last night (LINK)

Hockey Hub wrote:2. Justin Kloos, Lakeville South
The dynamic forward scored twice in the second period to haul the Cougars back into the game. Showing off for Minnesota coach Don Lucia who was in attendance

AZ-NB-WB wrote:Thank You Iceburg! Thinking ahead a little, but we could have Bjugstad, Bischoff, Nanne and Snuggerud. Some pretty good names in Gopher Hockey. I imagine Bjugstad will not be around to play with Nanne and Bischoff, but fun to put these names together.

Not to put too much of a kink in your thought process, but I was told a while back that Luc was Dave's nephew and not his son. If true, he would likely be Bo Snuggerud's son. If I remember correctly Bo started out as a

and finished up his hockey playing at St. Thomas.

by **Zwak** » Wed 1/25/12 11:34 am

AZ-NB-WB wrote:Thank You Iceburg! Thinking ahead a little, but we could have Bjugstad, Bischoff, Nanne and Snuggerud. Some pretty good names in Gopher Hockey. I imagine Bjugstad will not be around to play with Nanne and Bischoff, but fun to put these names together.

All we can hope for now is a little Zwakman.

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