Potential Future Recruits - Part II

by **Composer** » Tue 3/06/12 12:51 pm

Hammy wrote:
My feeling is Bjugstad is the only guy that is practically a lock to go pro.

On his show last night, Lucia said that there was a good chance that Bjugstad will come back next year.

by **fishingmn** » Tue 3/06/12 12:54 pm

Composer wrote:
Hammy wrote:
My feeling is Bjugstad is the only guy that is practically a lock to go pro.

On his show last night, Lucia said that there was a good chance that Bjugstad will come back next year.

So the chances go from 1% to 5% that he stays?

We are still all better off by anticipating he's gone and considering it a huge surprise bonus if he stays. It is fun to think about him back though

by **sunbone** » Tue 3/06/12 12:57 pm

Hammy wrote: If they did not lose anybody on D, I sort of wonder if they may ask Ben Marshall to move up to forward for a season... just pure speculation on my part. But he has the kind of skill to produce up front if needed and doing something like that could create a situation for more talent on the ice

If nothing else moving him to forward would be good for my blood pressure. Hopefully his multiple turnovers per game would occur in the other team's zone. :wink:

by **5 O.T.** » Tue 3/06/12 1:07 pm

Composer wrote:
Hammy wrote:
My feeling is Bjugstad is the only guy that is practically a lock to go pro.

On his show last night, Lucia said that there was a good chance that Bjugstad will come back next year.

What time was the show on? Is there a podcast link for the show? I couldn't find one.

by **Hammy** » Tue 3/06/12 1:08 pm

Composer wrote:On his show last night, Lucia said that there was a good chance that Bjugstad will come back next year.

I'd love for him to be correct. I guess I am just a tad skeptical when it comes to these situations. I'd rather err on the side of leaving.

Certainly the parents and his uncle seem to want him to come back for another year. So I can see why the coach would feel that way. I guess we'll see.

by **Hscout000** » Tue 3/06/12 2:23 pm

There is a chance since Florida has quite a few top forward prospects that may or may not be ahead of Bjugstad in the Panthers eyes. That is the real key, what the Florida scouts think of Bjugstad vs. other prospects

by **Composer** » Tue 3/06/12 2:28 pm

5 O.T. wrote:
Composer wrote:
Hammy wrote:
My feeling is Bjugstad is the only guy that is practically a lock to go pro.

On his show last night, Lucia said that there was a good chance that Bjugstad will come back next year.

What time was the show on? Is there a podcast link for the show? I couldn't find one.

The normal 6:00. It was only on through the U's website (free). I don't know if there is a podcast anywhere.

by **5 O.T.** » Tue 3/06/12 2:53 pm

Composer wrote:
5 O.T. wrote:
Composer wrote:
Hammy wrote:
My feeling is Bjugstad is the only guy that is practically a lock to go pro.

On his show last night, Lucia said that there was a good chance that Bjugstad will come back next year.

What time was the show on? Is there a podcast link for the show? I couldn't find one.

The normal 6:00. It was only on through the U's website (free). I don't know if there is a podcast anywhere.

That would explain things. There was a Twins broadcast on AM1500 at 6:00 yesterday. :chainsaw:

Thanks.

by **Driftryder** » Tue 3/06/12 3:44 pm

Composer wrote:
Hammy wrote:
My feeling is Bjugstad is the only guy that is practically a lock to go pro.

On his show last night, Lucia said that there was a good chance that Bjugstad will come back next year.

That would be huge if he did indeed come back for his Junior year, that first line of Rau,Bjugs and Budish could stay intact and be a force in the WCHA again.

by **Hammy** » Tue 3/06/12 3:50 pm

Composer wrote:On his show last night, Lucia said that there was a good chance that Bjugstad will come back next year.

When did he say this? I listened to the whole show online and didn't hear that. Did he say it off air?

by **WestCoastGopherGuy** » Tue 3/06/12 4:08 pm

Hammy wrote:
Composer wrote:On his show last night, Lucia said that there was a good chance that Bjugstad will come back next year.

When did he say this? I listened to the whole show online and didn't hear that. Did he say it off air?

the show is available here http://www.gophersports.com/allaccess/

I also listened to the show and didnt hear that?

by **Driftryder** » Tue 3/06/12 4:13 pm

Wishful thinking maybe?

by **Chris Eckes** » Tue 3/06/12 4:33 pm

Yeah, I was AT the show and didn't hear anything about that. I thought I may have just missed it...

by **Scotsmac** » Tue 3/06/12 4:46 pm

Don Lucia called in to the Sunday Sports show with Dave and Sid and made the statement that He thought there was a pretty good chance that Bjugstad would be back next year. I heard it Sunday Morning around 10:30 ish

by **Scotsmac** » Tue 3/06/12 4:50 pm

He did add that it would be up to Bjugstad but that his family was well grounded and would probably convey to him that at 19 he does not have to be in a hurry to move on.

by **Composer** » Tue 3/06/12 5:12 pm

Scotsmac wrote:Don Lucia called in to the Sunday Sports show with Dave and Sid and made the statement that He thought there was a pretty good chance that Bjugstad would be back next year. I heard it Sunday Morning around 10:30 ish

Thanks, Scotsmac. That's right, it was with Sid (I listened to that podcast yesterday, too. I guess that's where I got confused).

by **WestCoastGopherGuy** » Tue 3/06/12 5:19 pm

Composer wrote:
Scotsmac wrote:Don Lucia called in to the Sunday Sports show with Dave and Sid and made the statement that He thought there was a pretty good chance that Bjugstad would be back next year. I heard it Sunday Morning around 10:30 ish

Thanks, Scotsmac. That's right, it was with Sid (I listened to that podcast yesterday, too. I guess that's where I got confused).

ahh. ok. must be here

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/audio-on- ... and-dave/#

by **Gopher Fan 26** » Tue 3/06/12 6:10 pm

Just listened to it- sounds like tDon forgot that Louie is playing in the tourney as well as Kloos :oops:

by **Hammy** » Tue 3/06/12 7:26 pm

Gopher Fan 26 wrote:Just listened to it- sounds like tDon forgot that Louie is playing in the tourney as well as Kloos

He can't talk about recruits that haven't signed a letter of intent and Louie won't do that until next November (at the earliest).

by **Gopher Fan 26** » Tue 3/06/12 7:39 pm

Hammy wrote:
Gopher Fan 26 wrote:Just listened to it- sounds like tDon forgot that Louie is playing in the tourney as well as Kloos

He can't talk about recruits that haven't signed a letter of intent and Louie won't do that until next November (at the earliest).

Oh, that would make much more sense.

by **Bash Brother** » Tue 3/06/12 7:41 pm

Hammy knows everything

by **SJUGuy** » Wed 3/07/12 2:54 am

I have heard from a few sources the Bjuger will be back next year as well.

by **george** » Wed 3/07/12 8:51 am

SJUGuy wrote:I have heard from a few sources the Bjuger will be back next year as well.

Yeah, but your sources all heard it from Hammy. :wink:

by **Bigbeer** » Wed 3/07/12 9:09 am

Composer wrote:
Hammy wrote:
My feeling is Bjugstad is the only guy that is practically a lock to go pro.

On his show last night, Lucia said that there was a good chance that Bjugstad will come back next year.

I've heard that he's very excited to play in the NHL.

by **gopher_fan_in_sue_land** » Wed 3/07/12 9:16 am

Bigbeer wrote:
Composer wrote:
Hammy wrote:
My feeling is Bjugstad is the only guy that is practically a lock to go pro.

On his show last night, Lucia said that there was a good chance that Bjugstad will come back next year.

I've heard that he's very excited to play in the NHL.

I am very excited to retire, but it isn't going to happen for another 30 years.

by **McMac** » Wed 3/07/12 11:23 am

gopher_fan_in_sue_land wrote:
Bigbeer wrote:
Composer wrote:On his show last night, Lucia said that there was a good chance that Bjugstad will come back next year.

I've heard that he's very excited to play in the NHL.

I am very excited to retire, but it isn't going to happen for another 30 years.

by **Beauner** » Wed 3/07/12 11:34 am

gopher_fan_in_sue_land wrote:
Bigbeer wrote:
Composer wrote:
Hammy wrote:
My feeling is Bjugstad is the only guy that is practically a lock to go pro.

On his show last night, Lucia said that there was a good chance that Bjugstad will come back next year.

I've heard that he's very excited to play in the NHL.

I am very excited to retire, but it isn't going to happen for another 30 years.

At least you'll probably get to retire.
I'll probably die at work. :cry:

by **Bertogliat** » Wed 3/07/12 4:12 pm

Beauner wrote:
gopher_fan_in_sue_land wrote:
Bigbeer wrote:
Composer wrote:
Hammy wrote:
My feeling is Bjugstad is the only guy that is practically a lock to go pro.

On his show last night, Lucia said that there was a good chance that Bjugstad will come back next year.

I've heard that he's very excited to play in the NHL.

I am very excited to retire, but it isn't going to happen for another 30 years.

At least you'll probably get to retire.
I'll probably die at work.

So it'll be a blessing?

by **Goldy77** » Thu 3/08/12 4:09 pm

Michael Bitzer going to play with Alexandria in the NAHL next year? Seems to be quite the goalie to not be playing in the USHL. Anyone hearing anything about him? Colleges?

by **Hammy** » Thu 3/08/12 4:33 pm

People always seem to fall in love with a goalie that does well at state. But a lot of good HS goalies go off to juniors and take time to get a scholly.

IMO, the Gophers should never bring in another goalie that doesn't have at least two years of junior hockey experience.

by **Bash Brother** » Thu 3/08/12 4:34 pm

I've liked Bitzer for a few years now. Today's play has nothing to do with it.

by **Hammy** » Thu 3/08/12 4:37 pm

The Mole wrote:I've liked Bitzer for a few years now. Today's play has nothing to do with it.

I wasn't responding to you either.

by **Bash Brother** » Thu 3/08/12 4:39 pm

Hammy wrote:
The Mole wrote:I've liked Bitzer for a few years now. Today's play has nothing to do with it.

I wasn't responding to you either.

Well, as long as thats cleared up

by **Jaykay3** » Thu 3/08/12 4:57 pm

Goldy77 wrote:Michael Bitzer going to play with Alexandria in the NAHL next year? Seems to be quite the goalie to not be playing in the USHL. Anyone hearing anything about him? Colleges?

I was thinking the same thing. He's been great the past couple years and today he has certainly proved that he can handle the big stage. He doesn't quite look like an NAHL goalie.

by **Goldy77** » Thu 3/08/12 5:22 pm

He's been starting for the Spuds for four years now. He has had pretty impressive numbers throughout. I was just curious about his future. Today's showing sure didn't hurt either.

by **WestCoastGopherGuy** » Thu 3/08/12 11:39 pm

that connor hurley sure is fun to watch..

by **Jaykay3** » Thu 3/08/12 11:56 pm

WestCoastGopherGuy wrote:that connor hurley sure is fun to watch..

Sure is, I thought he was the best player in the game tonight. Are the Gophs going after him?

by **gopherguy06** » Thu 3/08/12 11:59 pm

Hammy wrote:People always seem to fall in love with a goalie that does well at state. But a lot of good HS goalies go off to juniors and take time to get a scholly.

IMO, the Gophers should never bring in another goalie that doesn't have at least two years of junior hockey experience.

Who did they bring in with little experience?

by **Davey J.** » Fri 3/09/12 12:02 am

Jaykay3 wrote:
WestCoastGopherGuy wrote:that connor hurley sure is fun to watch..

Sure is, I thought he was the best player in the game tonight. Are the Gophs going after him?

I had the same thought...and question.

by **Bushwood Gopher** » Fri 3/09/12 12:05 am

Jaykay3 wrote:
WestCoastGopherGuy wrote:that connor hurley sure is fun to watch..

Sure is, I thought he was the best player in the game tonight. Are the Gophs going after him?

He's been the best player on the ice the last two games he's played in.

by **clarkegs** » Fri 3/09/12 12:06 am

impressed with the walker kid. great hands.

by **Hammy** » Fri 3/09/12 12:07 am

gopherguy06 wrote:
Hammy wrote:People always seem to fall in love with a goalie that does well at state. But a lot of good HS goalies go off to juniors and take time to get a scholly.

IMO, the Gophers should never bring in another goalie that doesn't have at least two years of junior hockey experience.

Who did they bring in with little experience?

I was just speaking in general terms.

by **Iceburg** » Fri 3/09/12 9:44 am

GOALIES
Chris Birdsall (Glen Rock, NJ) New Jersey Avalanche Midget Minor
Logan Halladay (Holly Springs, NC) Carolina Jr. Hurricanes (NAPHL)
Joseph Lissak (New York, NY) Ramapo Saints (N.Y.) Midget Minor
Ed Minney (Wind Gap, PA) Washington Little Caps Midget Minor
Chase Perry (Andover) Andover High School
Blake Weyrick (Ojai, CA) Shattuck U-16

by **Iceburg** » Fri 3/09/12 9:46 am

DEFENSE
Adam Baughman (Chicago, IL) Chicago Mission Midget Minor
Louis Belpedio (Skokie, IL) Culver Military Academy U-16 Miami of Ohio recruit
Nathan Billitier (Spencerport, NY) Rochester Stars Jr. A (EJHL)
Ryan Bliss (Bedford, NH) St. Paul's (N.H.) School Cornell recruit
Brandon Carlo (Colorado Springs, CO) Colorado Thunderbirds Midget Minor
Ryan Collins (Bloomington) Benilde-St. Margaret's
Luke Davison (De Pere, WI) Notre Dame Academy
Jack Glover (Golden Valley) Benilde-St. Margaret's
Joshua Jacobs (Shelby Township, MI) Honeybaked Midget Minor Michigan State recruit
Kevin Kerr (Bensalem, PA) Team Comcast (Pa.) Midget Minor Penn State recruit
Jake Linhart (Brookfield, WI) Chicago Mission Midget Minor Wisconsin recruit
Duncan Macintyre (Chicago, IL) Notre Dame (Sask.) Academy
Johnathan MacLeod (Dracut, MA) Kimball Union Academy (N.H.) Boston University recruit
Ryan Mantha (Clarkston, MI) Belle Tire Midget Minor nephew of former NHL player Moe Mantha
Blake Siebenaler (Fort Wayne, IN) Cleveland Barons Midget Minor
Peter Tischke (Hinsdale, IL) Chicago Mission Midget Minor
Jack Walker (Edina) Edina High School
Cooper Watson (Appleton, WI) Appleton High School
Joshua Wesley (Raleigh, NC) Carolina Jr. Hurricanes (NAPHL)

by **Iceburg** » Fri 3/09/12 9:50 am

FORWARDS
Paul Bittner (Crookston) Crookston High School
Anders Bjork (Mequon, WI) Chicago Mission Midget Minor Notre Dame recruit
Blake Clarke (Wildwood, MO) St. Louis Jr. Blues Midget Major
Kyle Connor (Shelby Township, MI) Belle Tire Midget Minor Michigan recruit
Christian Dvorak (Frankfort, IL) Chicago Mission Midget Minor
Scott Eansor (Englewood, CO) Culver Academy U-16
Jack Eichel (North Chelmsford, MA) Boston Jr. Bruins Jr. B (EMJHL)
Jared Fiegl (Parker, CO) Colorado Rampage Midget Minor Denver recruit
Dylan Gambrell (Colorado Springs, CO) Colorado Thunderbirds Midget Minor
Shane Gersich (Chaska) Holy Family High School
Will Harrison (Springfield, VA) Washington Little Caps Midget Minor
Ryan Hitchcock (Manhasset, NY) New Jersey Rockets Jr. B (EMJHL) Yale recruit
Laythe Jadallah (Raleigh, NC) The Gunnery School (Conn.)
Alex Jasiek (St. Louis, MO) St. Louis Jr. Blues Midget Minor
Dylan Larkin (Waterford, MI) Belle Tire Midget Minor Michigan recruit
Ryan MacInnis (St. Louis, MO) St. Louis Jr. Blues Midget Minor son of former NHL player Al MacInnis
Nick Magyar (Mentor, OH) Cleveland Barons Midget Minor Ohio State recruit
Seamus Malone (Naperville, IL) Chicago Mission Midget Minor
Sonny Milano (Massapequa, NY) Cleveland Barons Midget Minor
Tyler Nanne (Edina) Edina High School
Dylan Pavelek (Marysville, MI) Belle Tire Midget Minor
Liam Pecararo (Canton, MA) Boston Advantage Midget Major Maine recruit
J.J. Piccinich (Paramus, NJ) New Jersey Avalanche Midget Minor
Nolan Stevens (Manhattan Beach, CA) LA Jr. Kings Midget Minor
Ryan Tait (Santa Clarita, CA) Shattuck U-16
Alex Tuch (Baldwinsville, NY) Syracuse Stars Jr. B (EMJHL)
Joe Wegwerth (Brewster, NY) Brewster Bulldogs Jr. B (EMJHL)
Chris Wilkie (Omaha, NE) Omaha AAA Midget Minor NoDak recruit

by **Davey J.** » Fri 3/09/12 11:29 am

I was trying to watch Jack Glover of Benilde as close as I could (on TV)...I believe it was Hammy who mentioned he was getting a lot of attention recently. I can see the size and the skill...looks like a good skater, his head is always up, but he looked REALLY lazy out there. Maybe he played 30 minutes and needed to conserve his energy, but there just didn't seem to be any urgency in his game. There was one play where Edina had a chance in front of the net and Glover just did a pirouette in front of the crease. He didn't even move his stick to try to break up the pass or the shot. Just made me scratch my head!

by **Hscout000** » Fri 3/09/12 11:42 am

I agree Davey.

Does anyone know if Ryan Collins even played last night for Benilde did not see him at all on the ice? I think he was an interesting choice by USA Hockey.

by **puckluck** » Fri 3/09/12 12:44 pm

Davey J. wrote:I was trying to watch Jack Glover of Benilde as close as I could (on TV)...I believe it was Hammy who mentioned he was getting a lot of attention recently. I can see the size and the skill...looks like a good skater, his head is always up, but he looked REALLY lazy out there. Maybe he played 30 minutes and needed to conserve his energy, but there just didn't seem to be any urgency in his game. There was one play where Edina had a chance in front of the net and Glover just did a pirouette in front of the crease. He didn't even move his stick to try to break up the pass or the shot. Just made me scratch my head!

I didn't see the entire game, although i watched the end this morning via DVR, but i was thinking that of BSM in general there for a while. It seemed like they didn't have too much urgency to their game at the beginning and i noticed some plays in general where they just seemed content with loosing the race to the puck. Kind of shocked me given the stage that they were on.

by **thedude** » Fri 3/09/12 12:48 pm

Hscout000 wrote:I agree Davey.

Does anyone know if Ryan Collins even played last night for Benilde did not see him at all on the ice? I think he was an interesting choice by USA Hockey.

Yeah I saw him out there a few times. Must have been impressive during the Advanced 15's. He's had a tough year, battling mono and what not.

by **Iceburg** » Fri 3/09/12 1:22 pm

The NTDP program has always had a fascination with size and long range potential. Glover was an interesting case in that he was not one of the Minnesota Hockey choices for the national Select 15 camp out of the local festival, but was added later and wound up the top rated defenseman (by USHR) at the national camp. Other top rated local defensemen by USHR were Blaine's Alex Copa (#4), Benilde's Ryan Collins (#7) and Stillwater's Mitch Reinke (#15).

by **Iceburg** » Mon 3/12/12 10:56 am

Goldy77 wrote:Any talk going on about this guy?
http://ushl2011.stats.pointstreak.com/p ... sonid=7561

Heading to Colorado College

by **Hammy** » Sun 3/18/12 7:25 pm

Not that this is a shock in the least but Keegan Iverson is headed to Portland (WHL). I'll give him credit though... at least he wasn't wishy washy about it by committing to a college and then bailing on it.

by **thedude** » Mon 3/19/12 7:30 am

Hammy wrote:Not that this is a shock in the least but Keegan Iverson is headed to Portland (WHL). I'll give him credit though... at least he wasn't wishy washy about it by committing to a college and then bailing on it.

Exactly, and he went to Major Jr's when it will provide the most benefit to him...as a 16 year old. I am still perplexed when kids leave when they are 18 or 19 to play in a league with older kids... The Winterhawks coach is at a lot of games here in the metro. Best of luck to Iverson.

by **IDGopher** » Mon 3/19/12 1:02 pm

Iverson even played in their last regular season game last night and went pointless.

by **Iceburg** » Tue 3/20/12 10:04 am

From the Strib's All-Metro basketball team.....

Star Tribune wrote:SANJAY LUMPKIN
Benilde-St. Margaret’s | 6-7 | Senior | Forward
Lumpkin has the athleticism to bounce between forward and guard. He can post an opponent, shoot from the perimeter. Lumpkin, who averaged 19.5 points a night, shot nearly 70 percent from two-point range and 82 percent from the free-throw line. He is going to Northwestern.

In the long run he probably made the right choice, but it might have been fun to see what would have happened if this kid would have been a hockey player like his father, former Gopher and NFL defensive back, Sean Lumpkin.

by **WestCoastGopherGuy** » Sat 3/24/12 12:47 am

hammy- you said horn was going to visit the U. you havent heard anything about Hurley visiting by chance have you?

by **glenhogan21** » Sat 3/24/12 10:30 pm

Any word on Kevin Roy? Is he actually going to go to Brown?? Pull a Gadreau, or go to Canada?

by **Iceburg** » Tue 3/27/12 3:29 pm

USA Hockey wrote:March 27, 2012

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Forwards Jack Eichel (North Chelmsford, Mass.), Jared Fiegl (Parker, Colo.), Dylan Larkin (Waterford, Mich.) and Ryan MacInnis (St. Louis, Mo.), along with defensemen Ryan Bliss (Bedford, N.H.) and Jack Glover (Golden Valley, Minn.) have committed to join USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program for the 2012-13 season, it was announced today. The players, all from the 1996 birth year, will compete as members of the U.S. National Under-17 Team.

“We are pleased to welcome this talented group to the NTDP,” said Peter Ward, director of player personnel for the NTDP. “These players will provide a solid foundation for future signings and we will continue to find the top talent in the country as we fill out our roster.”

During the 2011-12 season, Eichel skated for the Boston Junior Bruins team of the Empire Junior Hockey League. He scored 39 goals and added 47 assists in 36 games. His 86 points were fourth most in the league.

Fiegl competed for the Colorado Rampage Midget Minor team of the Tier I Elite League and recorded 22 points (11-11), which was third most on the squad. He also chipped in with one power-play tally and one game-winning goal.

Larkin comes from the Belle Tire (Mich.) Midget Minor team of the Tier I Elite League, where he averaged a point a game, scoring 11 goals and collecting 11 assists in 22 games. Four of Larkin's 11 tallies were game-winning goals. His season was shortened due to injury.

MacInnis played for the St. Louis Blues Midget Minor team of the Tier I Elite League during the 2011-12 campaign. He ranked first on the team with 47 points (27-20) in 34 games. MacInnis finished tied for eighth overall in points within the league and tied for fourth in scoring with 27 goals.

Bliss skated for St. Paul's (N.H.) School of the New England Prep School League. He recorded one goal and added three assists in 21 games.

During the 2011-12 campaign, Glover played for Benilde-St. Margaret's (Minn.) High School of the Minnesota State High School League and notched two goals and 16 assists in 27 games as the Red Knights claimed the 2012 MSHSL Class AA State Championship.

NOTES: Eichel, Fiegl, MacInnis, Bliss and Glover all competed for Team USA in the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games from Jan. 13-22, 2012, in Innsbruck, Austria. Larkin was named to the team but did not compete due to injury ... The 2012-13 U.S. National Under-17 Team will play in the United States Hockey League, the top junior league in the U.S. It will also compete in three international competitions, including the 2013 World Under-17 Challenge … The U.S. National Under-17 Team will be comprised of two goaltenders, 12 forwards and eight defensemen.

by **thedude** » Tue 3/27/12 3:32 pm

Iceburg wrote:
USA Hockey wrote:March 27, 2012

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Forwards Jack Eichel (North Chelmsford, Mass.), Jared Fiegl (Parker, Colo.), Dylan Larkin (Waterford, Mich.) and Ryan MacInnis (St. Louis, Mo.), along with defensemen Ryan Bliss (Bedford, N.H.) and Jack Glover (Golden Valley, Minn.) have committed to join USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program for the 2012-13 season, it was announced today. The players, all from the 1996 birth year, will compete as members of the U.S. National Under-17 Team.

“We are pleased to welcome this talented group to the NTDP,” said Peter Ward, director of player personnel for the NTDP. “These players will provide a solid foundation for future signings and we will continue to find the top talent in the country as we fill out our roster.”

During the 2011-12 season, Eichel skated for the Boston Junior Bruins team of the Empire Junior Hockey League. He scored 39 goals and added 47 assists in 36 games. His 86 points were fourth most in the league.

Fiegl competed for the Colorado Rampage Midget Minor team of the Tier I Elite League and recorded 22 points (11-11), which was third most on the squad. He also chipped in with one power-play tally and one game-winning goal.

Larkin comes from the Belle Tire (Mich.) Midget Minor team of the Tier I Elite League, where he averaged a point a game, scoring 11 goals and collecting 11 assists in 22 games. Four of Larkin's 11 tallies were game-winning goals. His season was shortened due to injury.

MacInnis played for the St. Louis Blues Midget Minor team of the Tier I Elite League during the 2011-12 campaign. He ranked first on the team with 47 points (27-20) in 34 games. MacInnis finished tied for eighth overall in points within the league and tied for fourth in scoring with 27 goals.

Bliss skated for St. Paul's (N.H.) School of the New England Prep School League. He recorded one goal and added three assists in 21 games.

During the 2011-12 campaign, Glover played for Benilde-St. Margaret's (Minn.) High School of the Minnesota State High School League and notched two goals and 16 assists in 27 games as the Red Knights claimed the 2012 MSHSL Class AA State Championship.

NOTES: Eichel, Fiegl, MacInnis, Bliss and Glover all competed for Team USA in the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games from Jan. 13-22, 2012, in Innsbruck, Austria. Larkin was named to the team but did not compete due to injury ... The 2012-13 U.S. National Under-17 Team will play in the United States Hockey League, the top junior league in the U.S. It will also compete in three international competitions, including the 2013 World Under-17 Challenge … The U.S. National Under-17 Team will be comprised of two goaltenders, 12 forwards and eight defensemen.

I'm hoping for a Verbal from Glover. He's a big kid who moves well, not much of a mean streak but is pretty smooth...

by **WeissFC** » Wed 3/28/12 1:21 am

glenhogan21 wrote:Any word on Kevin Roy? Is he actually going to go to Brown?? Pull a Gadreau, or go to Canada?

I've heard rumblings that he may decommit from Brown. Regardless of what he does, he won't be QMJHL bound like many speculate. He'll definitely play college hockey next year. I think he'll end up playing at Brown because he wants to play with his brother.

by **Iceburg** » Thu 3/29/12 2:03 am

"Paul Bittner shows off his stuff at NTDP Camp"

by **ND GOPHER** » Thu 3/29/12 8:42 am

Iceburg wrote:"Paul Bittner shows off his stuff at NTDP Camp"

Sounds like he'll have a tough choice considering his dad is the varsity head coach. It would be a huge loss for the Pirate hockey team but great for that community...hope the kid will wear a gopher jersey like he used to at his mite practices.

by **Bash Brother** » Thu 3/29/12 11:58 am

Shouldn't be a tough choice at all, Crookston is awful.

by **thedude** » Thu 3/29/12 12:10 pm

The Mole wrote:Shouldn't be a tough choice at all, Crookston is awful.

I read it, did it say he was offered? Lot's of kids try out...

by **gopher_fan_in_sue_land** » Thu 3/29/12 12:10 pm

The Mole wrote:Shouldn't be a tough choice at all, Crookston is awful.

Agreed that Crookston is, well, Crookston. But H.S. coaches are usually the most outspoken against the Development Program in Michigan and against kids leaving early. I wouldn't be suprised to see the kid stick it out in H.S. If he does go, I wouldn't be suprised to see his dad run out as coach.

by **Hobey Baker** » Thu 3/29/12 12:56 pm

With the Gopher success this year, any chance Mario changes his mind???? :ddown:

by **bloodyheart** » Thu 3/29/12 1:00 pm

I wish, but I don't think Mario's decision had anything to do with the decline of the program over the past few years. So I doubt our good year will make him change his mind.

by **Hammy** » Thu 3/29/12 1:07 pm

For me, the NTDP is perfect for a kid like Bittner. Let's be honest... he's not going to get the competition at his HS to push him. If he was at a good burb conference or on a team that travels a lot for good competition (Duluth East), that's one thing. But not where he is at now. He's raw but has the tools to mold into something good.

As for Mario, he's already signed an LOI for Notre Dame. Not to mention, he didn't decide to go elsewhere because of the results here. Obviously they were trying to avoid any conflicts via nepotism.

by **theskillz** » Thu 3/29/12 1:40 pm

Agreed with Hammy re: Bittner although Crookston's schedule isn't as bad as I thought it would be. They played Blake, Brainerd, Red River, Hermantown, TRF, Roseau, Bemidji, and Warroad. That said, they weren't a good team..

It's funny that they're in the Mariucci Conference with Moorhead, but Moorhead hasn't played them in years. The Spuds pretty much do what Duluth East does.

by **Iceburg** » Fri 3/30/12 11:44 am

Probably not a "Potential Future Recruit" but as long as we are on the NTDP subject this is kind of interesting reading on a slow day. Those of us of a certain age remember the father.

"QMJHL vs. NTDP? An Interesting Recruiting Battle Brewing"

by **younggopherdiehard** » Sun 4/01/12 10:18 am

Is there any talk about any players from the Shattuck U16 team (Ryan Norman, Chase Phelps, Mitch Slattery, etc)?

by **Iceburg** » Wed 4/04/12 9:23 am

younggopherdiehard wrote:Is there any talk about any players from the Shattuck U16 team (Ryan Norman, Chase Phelps, Mitch Slattery, etc)?

Haven't heard anything specific on these players, but I'm sure the staff knows about these kids. I did get down to one of their games this winter and Norman (Maplewood), Slattery (Roseville), Marcel Godbout (a Michigan State recruit from Detroit), Ryan Tait (Santa Clarita, California) and Brett Boeing (Barrington, Illinois) look like players with a likely D-1 future to me. NoDak recruit Charlie Pelnik did not play in the game I saw. As far as opinions on Chase Phelps, I was very impressed with his hands. I'd like to see him a few more times.

The "USA Hockey" national championships were this past weekend. Shattuck's U-16 lost in the quarterfinals of the midget minor division to the L.A. Junior Kings. The Long Island Royals wound up winning the championship.

In the bantam division, Shattuck's Tier 1 team lost in the semifinals to the St. Louis Jr. Blues team (led by Matthew Tkachuk, son of former NHL star Keith). St.Louis lost to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Jr. Knights in the final. (STORY)

Shattuck's Prep team won the major midget championship, beating the L.A. Junior Kings in the final. (STORY)

by **LeoPohl** » Wed 4/04/12 9:30 am

Iceburg wrote:
younggopherdiehard wrote:Is there any talk about any players from the Shattuck U16 team (Ryan Norman, Chase Phelps, Mitch Slattery, etc)?

Haven't heard anything specific on these players, but I'm sure the staff knows about these kids. I did get down to one of their games this winter and Norman (Maplewood), Slattery (Roseville), Marcel Godbout (a Michigan State recruit from Detroit), Ryan Tait (Santa Clarita, California) and Brett Boeing (Barrington, Illinois) look like players with a likely D-1 future to me. NoDak recruit Charlie Pelnik did not play in the game I saw. As far as opinions on Chase Phelps, I was very impressed with his hands. I'd like to see him a few more times.

The "USA Hockey" national championships were this past weekend. Shattuck's U-16 lost in the quarterfinals of the midget minor division to the L.A. Junior Kings. The Long Island Royals wound up winning the championship.

In the bantam division, Shattuck's Tier 1 team lost in the semifinals to the St. Louis Jr. Blues team (led by Matthew Tkachuk, son of former NHL star Keith). St.Louis lost to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Jr. Knights in the final. (STORY)
Shattuck's Prep team won the major midget championship, beating the L.A. Junior Kings in the final. (STORY)

Isn't that 8 of the last 14 for SSM Prep? They keep this up and dynasty talk will start.

by **WeissFC** » Sat 4/07/12 8:09 pm

For those that are curious about next year's NTDP, it sounds like there will only be two Minnesota native players on the team next year. Shane Gersich and Jack Glover are the two players that will be in Ann Arbor next year. They still have two forwards, one defensman, and both goalie positions open, but it doesn't sound like any Minnesotans will be in the mix for these positions.

by **Iceburg** » Sat 4/07/12 8:38 pm

"USA Hockey" puts out a PRESS RELEASE detailing some new commitments. Gersich not mentioned, but that should come out shortly. Chris Wilkie is a NoDak recruit.

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