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I hear you there. I was just looking for a hint is all. I respect his insite and don't want him burning any bridges by releasing a name too early.

Still no word on whom the possible third recruit is? USA Hockey any hints as to who it might be? Any one know anything about Brett Chartier and his possible college destination? I thought I read that he was from Winnipeg and Jason Gregoire was one of the reasons that he is now playing for Lincoln. Just wondering cause he seems like he could be a nice player possbly for 2010.

I agree with this statement 100%. The one year in which I recall the US having a really good D-core and goaltending(along with some really good forwards as well) was when they won gold. Montoya played outstanding the whole tourey and sure enough they managed to win gold. Since then, every US team seems to have inconsistent goaltending with Montoya being horrible the following year and Schneider letting in goals from past the blue line and I thought McCollum was horrible this year as well. Like was mentioned before, it is said when Jeff Frazee is probably the best performer in the US net since Montoya's brilliant performance. Maybe the pressure is too much for the US netminders because it sure seems as if Canada has a stud back there every year.

I'll take Hextall.

On Brad's blog, he says that Malone, Harrington and Fienhage didn't make the trip. I would have to assume then that Finley plays or otherwise we only have 5 d-men.

I think the key to this upcoming series is our D controlling the puck and making good outlet passes. From what I saw this weekend(watching the majority of both CC-DU games on TV) I thought that DU was the better team but CC capitalizes on turnovers and their speed to find the back of the net and also relies heavily on Bachman. We will need to get a lot of traffic in front of Bachman in order to get some by him as he was almost unbeatable this weekend even though I thought he let in one weak one last night. I think the key is for our D as well as our forwards to make sure we get the puck in deep and not have many neutral zone turnovers. If they can do that which is a big IF, I think we will be alright. I was much more impressed with Denver than I was CC.

Well thats good news that he is still mentioning the Sioux in the running. He sure has his areas covered with one school being in the West, one in the East and one Central. He'd be a nice finishing touch to the 09 recruiting class along with a goalie even though he may be the first one and done player for the Sioux.

I figured that would be the case. I know there has been a lot of talk of him being the Gophers next big target. Since I'm on the questions today have you heard anything on Dylan Olsen or Jeremy Morin? I would guess Morin is headed to Major Junior but I haven't heard anything on Olsen. I would guess NCAA since he isn't playing Major Junior yet.

Since the Sioux are just coming off a bye week and Hak said at his news conference that he was out of town doing some recruiting anybody hearing anything thiing on potential recruits. Any offers on the table especially for a goalie next year?

How crazy is it to think that all these guys could have been on the same team had Greene and Parise stuck around for all four years? I would have taken my chances against any team with that line-up.

Anybody else notice anything different about Duncan's reaction after scoring the tying goal? He usually scores and hardly even celebrates with maybe a little fist pump or something but how bout his reaction saturday. I think he was relieved he scored not only because it was to tie the game but also because he feels he's got to be the real leader of this team not only in the locker room but on the scoresheet as well. Thought?

Cichy will be here for sure next year. He could have came in this year but he decided another year in the USHL would be better. He is probably one of the top forwards in the USHL this year. The only reason I think Fink would play another year is because he is still young(senior in high school) and didn't play all that much last year so unless he really turns it on this year I would expect him to play another year unless we absolutely need him next year due to numbers.

Great to see Bruneteau off to a good start this year. Also, hopefully Fink is fully healthy and will be able to be a major contributor this year for Waterloo. I envision him playing another year in the USHL.

I'm going with Watkins tonight and Duncan tomorrow. Go Sioux!

I know that the Center Ice package is only the NHL but my main question was whether or not I would be able to get those channels that you listed. I have heard of people that order the multi-sport pack and end up getting very few new channels because the end up being blacked out and only get games in their region. Is this the case or do you end up getting the FSN Detroit's and RM all of the time as well as NESN for the east games?

Just a question for anyone with DishNetwork. I am thinking about getting the multi-sport package for the hockey season and I already get the Center Ice package but wanted to see if it's worth it as far as getting more college hockey games. Would I be getting any of the Sioux games possibly out east or when they are playing at the Great Lakes Tourney or does it just get the games in my region that I would normally get. Thanks in advance.

I know of Scotty and Mickey Krampotich because they are from my hometown. But the other two mentioned I don't know. Yeah there is definitely Gopher tradition on the Range as it's quite hard to find more than a few fans of the Dogs. Unless you're in Duluth, you're not going to come across a whole lot of Dogs fans.

He should be a good pick up for the Sioux. Sounds like he is a player that just keeps getting better and better. We don't get too many recruits from my neck of the woods. I can't remember the last player the Sioux got from the Duluth-Iron Range area.

Anyone heard anything on a possible goalie signing for this upcoming season? I read on Brad's Blog in the comments someone mentioning they heard that there might be a goalie signing and Brad was going to look into it.

Thanks for the update USA Hockey. Anything new on the player who was close to committing a while back or atleast a hint or two as to who it is?

Anybody hearing any rumblings about any new recruits. It seems like forever since we've heard anything about possible recruits. I still would like to see a Dylan Olsen commitment to UND.

First off, scoring 16G and 20A in your freshman year is a hell of a lot better than a decent year. Secondly, I think Toews came in with a lot more fanfare than either Lee or Oshie. Lastly, your point of Duncan playing on the DOT line and then with Oshie this year being the reason for his numbers I can agree with but what are the coaches suppose to do only put 4 guys on the ice when Oshie and Toews are out there. No they need to find someone who can gel with them and put the puck in the net and Duncan was the ideal fit for the situation. Case in point, should we take away the NHL Hall-of-Fame or diminish any of Jari Kurri's accomplishments just because he was able to play with Gretzky the majority of his career?

Well that sucks tha St. Croix was very close to choosing UND but decided otherwise. He might have been our first one and doner. Vegas do you know if Olsen is leaning towards the college route and if so does UND have a shot at him? By him playing another year in the AJHL it looks like he is going the college route but that is just a guess.

Anybody know anything on Dylan Olsen who was/is MacWilliams teammate this year? I know I read a while back that someone was saying he was better than MacWilliam and that we should be going after him rather than MacWilliam. So does anyone know if the coaches were looking at him for 09 and/or have had any contact with him as far as committing here?