Johnny Ringo

You know, I think the fact that his brother is out here could play an important factor in our favor (Obviously). I'm glad Eaves kind of forced him to make a decision right away because it sounds like he wasn't in favor of committing until he's completed his visits to other schools. I'm starting to get good vibes on this one...

Remember though we brought in 12 freshman this year so we don't need to recruit as heavily for that year. (depending on early departures)

From henceforth Taylor Matson will no longer be considered as a possible recruiting canditate.

Cool, nice site by the way..

Here's a link to some info on 2007 recruits and commitments to teams. The Dateline was from June 2005 and most of this has probably been discussed but still fun to read. http://westerncollegehockey.blogspot.com/2...recruiting.html Here's his take: Derrick Lapoint-Eau Claire North HS(WI HS)-Big defenseman that is attracting a lot of attention. Being recruited by North Dakota, St. Cloud, Minnnesota, Mankato, Duluth. Will likely spend a year in the USHL before going to college. Brother is an equipment manager for North Dakota.WCHA Article. On Trupp: Evan Trupp-Penticton(BCHL)-Committed to North Dakota-Small, talented playmaking forward from Anchorage, Alaska. On Lammy: Mario Lamoreaux-Tri-Cities(USHL)-Has a scholarship offer to North Dakota for the 2007 season if he wants it. He will have to choose between North Dakota and Red Deer of the WHL. On Matson: Taylor Matson-Academy of Holy Angels(MN HS)- A great stickhandler that is very dangerious in one-on-one situations. Could improve his finishing skills a bit. A bit underrated, but a very good hockey player. Very likely that he will choose to play for Minnesota. Also visited St. Cloud, Colorado College, and North Dakota. On Toews (2008): David Toews-Colorado Outlaws AAA- Similar style of play to his brother Jonathan, who plays for North Dakota, but more of a power forward down low. Possibility that he could play in the WHL rather than college. On Tessier (2008): Kelsey Tessier-Colorado Outlaws AAA-Best friend of David Toews. Ranked as 10th best player for QMJHL draft by ISS. Excellent vision and a great skater. On Murray: Jordy Murray-Shattuck-St. Mary's-Son of Andy Murray, and brother of former North Dakota star Brady Murray. A decent player, but not in the same talent category as his older brother.

http://www.fightingsioux.com/sports/news/r...RELEASE_ID=4582 UND Athletics to auction third set of hockey jerseys 2/15/2006 Silent auction will take place during UMD series this week GRAND FORKS, N.D.--The University of North Dakota Athletic Department has announced the second set of Fighting Sioux game-worn hockey jerseys that will be auctioned at this weekend

Players outlined in bold I think are the ones we best got a shot at....Lapoint might be a reach though. Forwards: Drew Fisher, 2-6-87, USHL Jordan Willert, 11-6-87, USHL Aaron Marvin, 5-27-88, Warroad HS Mario Lamoureaux, 6-18-88, USHL Taylor Matson, 9-16-88, AHA HS Kelly Zajac, -88, Winnipeg Midgets Jason Gregoire, 2-24-89, MJHL Ben Winnett, 4-3-89, BCHL Lucas Bloodoff, 5-5-89, BCHL Colin Wilson, 10-20-89, USNDP Jordy Murray, 1-8-90, SSM Kelsey Tessier, 1-16-90, Colorado Midgets David Toews, 6-7-90, Colorado Midgets Defense: Kyle Hardwick, 10-24-86, USHL Derrick Lapoint, 5-13-88, WI HS Ben Blood, 3-15-89, SSM Erick Galt, ND HS Goal: Brad Theissen, 3-19-86, BCHL Alex Kangas, 5-28-87, USHL Beau Christian, Illinois Midgets

They do it every 2 years... (2005) Green Star jersey...2yrs ago against Duluth (2003) in the Hall of Fame game (Green Sioux diagnal) and 2yrs previously to that (2001) in the last game played at the old ralph (White Blackhawk jersey with number on left shoulder)

Got this from a CC message board, don't know how accurate it is: The recruiting trail It is becoming increasingly popular for players being recruited by major college programs to commit during their junior year of high school. Holy Angels center Taylor Matson might be the next local standout to go that route. Matson (5-10, 170), the leading scorer on the metro's top-ranked team, has drawn interest from the Gophers and is expected to make an unofficial visit to North Dakota soon. He already has made unofficial visits to Colorado College and St. Cloud State, and has drawn interest from Wisconsin. Matson, who has good speed, has 15 goals and 34 assists in 17 games. One of his linemates is Jay Barriball, who has made a verbal commitment to play for the Gophers in 2007. Matson said he grew up a Gophers fan, adding, "I'd love to play for the Gophers."

http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/sports/13851994.htm

Here's the new set of jersey's that will be auctioned off Friday and Saturday vs St Cloud. From fightingsiouxsports: UND Athletics to auction another set of men

western bias

I picked up Lundbohm's #5 black jersey for $375. It was pretty funny as I was in the shower on my cell phone trying to tell him what to bid as he's trying to talk me out of it and the next moment he's telling me to go for it as my phone was starting to cut out.

I know what you mean but I kind of want to see if Toews could infuse some energy onto the 1st line, I don't want to say Zajac and Stafford are off to a slow start but I kind of wanted to see Zajac pick up where he left last year when he domanated play in the playoffs. ...but it's still early and Spirko is out so it might be expected.

Here goes: Toews Zajac Stafford Porter Oshie Duncan Watkins Kozek Kaip Prpich Fabian Miller

What's Cornell waiting for? Better come in before the water gets to cold.