I wouldn't expect Ammerman, Hardwick, or Marto to commit anywhere until next fall. I haven't heard anything concrete on Ammerman other than several schools are "interested" but nothing substantial. The last time I was in Duluth for the final home series we were told (by a family member) that MTU and UMD were the most active with Hardwick, but that UND and UM were still in contact. Depending on when he commits and who commits prior, it wouldn't at all surprise me to see Hardwick end up at MTU or UND. I've heard conflicting details on Jay Hardwick's UMD experience and wonder how much of an issue that will be for Kyle.
I've only lived here in Grand Forks for the past school year, but I was really surprised at the lack of coverage given to a kid like Marto. Maybe I completely missed it, but it seems like a potential Mr. Hockey canidate would have gotten more pub than he did. I had no clue about him until the State Tournament and no one here in town that I talked to about hockey ever mentioned him as a must see when I talked about my desire to check out some hight school games. Since the state tourney I've learned that he has been to the UM and UMD (and would probably assume that he has been to UND). It will be interesting to see what happens to him if he continues to have a good showing at the Chicago Showcase (2 games; 1 goal and 2 assists with all points coming in one game).
