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I expect Jubenvill and/or Strathmann to leave in the portal

Carson Carels has to be one of them. Would love Ryan Lin, Daxon Rudolph, Liam & Markus Ruck, Cameron Schmidt (2025 Dallas 3rd rounder, unsigned), Mathis Preston, even Chase Harrington. Wouldn't assume North Dakota will be serious contenders for any high end OHLers or QMJHLers until it happens, but would love to add Ethan Belchetz, Xavier Villeneuve, Jack Nesbitt (2025 Philadelphia 1st rounder, unsigned)

He hasn't played much this season, that's probably why

Depends on which cycle. He accelerated so he could commit with the normal 2009s instead of having to wait until August 1 2026. Haven't seen enough of him to know (he needs to get healthy and play), so we'll make that determination soon. Gutierrez and Prunty have probably been the best 2009 US defensemen so far

Beck Thoreson (2009, Moorhead MN, NTDP) commits to UND!!!

Michigan beats Minnesota 3-2 in OT. Ludtke with the worst drop pass of all time right to Perron who scores on the breakaway to win it

It's not surprising he's further down the rankings: 2nd & 3rd time draft eligibles get pushed down because they were passed over in their first time draft eligible, which is the case with O'Neill. He'll go between the 5th & 7th rounds if he gets drafted in 2026, maybe in the 4th if a team really believes in his defensive acumen and truculence

I keep seeing the "we have a ton of freshmen" excuse from Gophers fans. Michigan and North Dakota also have tons of freshmen, but their freshmen are far more talented & both have far deeper rosters than Minnesota. I knew last night could be a bloodbath, but didn't expect 52-18 on the shot clock in favor of Michigan, insane.

Great dub!

Michigan 5-1 final over Minnesota LMFAO

5-1 Michigan right now

Michigan up 3-1 on Minnesota early 3rd

BIG HIT STRINDEN

That kid eating popcorn who they showed on the broadcast just now is a vibe lol

Woo, Pickford, & the Ruck Twins have been dominant this year. Would love to add the Ruck Twins next year or the year after

The difference in league style & thus production amount/quality in junior is vast. The USHL is harder to score in (better goaltending & defense, but also less offensive skill), while the Dub is much higher offensive skill, but worse defensively & thus easier to produce. Woo should be able to produce at a solid amount next year in the NCAA. Different positions, but Oliver Tulk was dominant in the Dub last year as a 19 year old and has been very solid at Wisconsin this year, I'd expect similar impact from Woo at Arizona State next season.

Depends on when he feels ready to turn pro. I would guess he's a 2-3 year player

Jonas Woo (2006, Winnipeg, MB, Medicine Hat Tigers) commits to Arizona State. That's a very nice recruiting win for the Sun Devils

Good point, I had forgotten Berry (& likely Karl Goehring) was recruiting Spunar prior to the coaching change. Credit to him

Boston College, Boston University, & Minnesota have 1 CHLer combined, that being Terriers forward Ryder Ritchie. That will certainly change in the future, very interesting to note. Chyzyk/Jackson going after Verhoeff & Reschny made complete sense, both have been home runs. But going after Spunar (played in the Dub before the USHL), Josephson and Zakreski was ELITE under the radar recruiting/scouting. Masterclass from Chyzyk, Jackson, and the whole staff. CHLers being NCAA eligible is awesome, makes both major junior & NCAA Hockey so much more fun & interesting to follow IMHO

Verhoeff at 6, Williams at 27 on the latest Craig's List for the 2026 Draft.

Michal Pradel (2007, Tri City Storm) commits to Colorado College. Good goalie for the Tigers to replace Mbereko going forward

Spittin Chiclets video*