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We have a few depth forwards already. I would prefer one high end player from the CHL and one really high end player from the CHL. That would put us at 6 FR forwards, but it'd be great to have three solid scoring lines. We'll see how Bryn finalizes this roster...

Doing some light reading.

I found it more humorous that a website ranked BGSU recruiting class #1 in the nation. Especially when we don’t know how any of these mid level CHL players will adapt to NCAA hockey. Or the fact that the recruiting season is still months from being over for this fall.

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/schlossman-ncaa-teams-are-running-into-roadblocks-with-some-chl-players Goalie situation set for a few years now:

In an earlier podcast, Schloss had mentioned the OHL silent commit and called him a "mid-tier" player or something along those lines. So hopefully not too big of a loss, and hopefully Bryn can find a comparable (or better...or MUCH better) WHL player to take his spot.

And now...Zellers is also USHL PotY as well. That makes back to back USHL FotY and PotY at UND.

Sandy is now official too:

Gordon is a solid forward addition. Jax and Bryn have made some good moves in the portal and recruiting trail. Now I'd just love to see a high end CHL forward prospect to tie it all together. Add in a SR and/or FR dman to balance out the d-corps a bit and we'll be set. Forwards (13): SR - Strinden, James, Rickwood JR - Menghini, Gordon SO - Swanson, Littler, Croal, Andrew FR - Zellers, Klee, Zakreski, Kernan Defense (7): SR - JR - Zmolek, Livanavage, Wiebe SO - Emery, Strathmann, Jubenvill FR - Laurila Goalies (3): SR - Sandy (RS possibility) JR - Homer SO - FR - Spunar Other current committed recruits that could come in this fall: D - Lindberg, F - O'Neill, Schultz, Simpson

+1000 I was frustrated that they signed a new multi-year agreement on that BSU series.

Bryn and his Bat Signal are on the case.

That'd be my thought as well. We just have to hope that a couple of their studs aren't committed yet. Seems that most of them have already picked their eastern NCAA team by the time they play UND.

Probably because Michigan would require that all games be held in MI, there's no way that they would return the favor and come to ND.

Only one series against WMU and DU. Have to take care of business against those NC opponents, a loss or two could really tank the PWR.

UND is keeping that Ottawa team chugging along.

Nice comeback win for the ND boys. In the committed recruits thread…you think we’ll flip Mattern from ASU?

CCM, teaser vid is posted in the 25/26 season thread.

This is a pretty good indication of NCAA vs WHL skill differences for mid-tier players. https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/535614/alex-weiermair 1.5 seasons at DU. 6pts in 24 games in first year, then 2pts in year 2 before he leaves after 9 games (this past season) and moves to WHL. Goes to the Winterhawks where he puts up 21-25--46 in 41 games. Same team as Zakreski...Zakreski is at 1.06ppg while Weiermair is at 1.12ppg. He's back in the portal now looking for a new team.

While none of them would be what most consider "blue chippers" aka 1st rounders...the good news is that most of them should be 3-4 yr players. And once they become upperclassmen, hopefully they can dominate the league.

From this, I think he'll fit in just fine. Looking at what this team has right now for a lineup. I don't think UND is going to blow anybody out with scoring, for sure. But the groundwork is there for a very solid team that relies on great defense/goaltending and hopefully transitions quicker to get the forwards some chances.

Yes, even if Homer is the main starter and then turns pro after this upcoming season, you have to think a goalie tandem of Spunar & Heil should be "the guys" for the next 3-4 seasons.

Zellers is up for USHL POTY too. Add a guy like Zakreski who looks like a typical Sioux guy (grit, skill) plus can score...looks to be a very good incoming FR class, for sure. Wonder if we'll see a goalie tandem situation or if Homer will be the guy?

Frickin' Kolanos, man.

Wonder how much NIL $ they're getting?