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Costantini could be getting some big minutes next season for WMU, could really see his numbers improve greatly. He's one player that I wish would have stuck it out here...I think he could have contributed this year at UND, for sure. WMU loses 7 of their top 9 scorers from this year's team...only Bump and Costantini are scheduled to return. Although it seems like they've been in that same position the last few years and always seem to get some players to step up offensively. The rosters of UNO and WMU will look very different next season...both of them losing a lot.

Certainly didn't hurt that Pohlkamp has already played for Carle this season too. He would have been a great addition...as it is now, time to move on to the next best RHD guy!

Are the # of commits supposed to be for the 2024 class alone? If so, Maine is replacing almost their entire team with their freshman class.

It’s been rumored that he was leaning DU since before he even entered the portal. It wasn’t a waste of time I’m guessing…maybe Berry and Co made the decision difficult for him. As far as him wanting a college championship, then he could have prob picked from any one of 10-15 teams…including UND.

Or it could be as simple as he’s spent the last year in Bemidji and wanted to spend the next 1-2 years in a bigger city? All these kids have different reasons for choosing the schools that they do. Pohlkamp would be playing at the next level regardless of what school he attends, heck he could have stayed at BSU and accomplished that goal easily. Both DU and UND coaching staffs have proven without doubt that they are good at preparing their athletes for the next level.

Geez man, it’s gonna be alright. I promise.

Hopefully this is an indication that DU is losing a few (or all three) of their “B” dmen.

Ouch if the news is true about Blake. Not entirely unexpected but I 100% agree that he could use another year just to physically mature. Just look at that last game against Michigan how many times he got knocked on his butt or off the puck. That was against college players, not AHL/NHL. He has the skills though for sure. If he does sign, then a portal duo of Wilkie and Wood would be awesome…plus monster years from James & Perron. You’d think Jason would be in his ear for one more year at UND.

Was glad to hear that it wasn't Wilkie. From the rumblings, it sounds like it is between UND and UW for Wilkie.

Dylan Wendt (WMU) and Sam Lipkin (QU) have both signed pro deals.

A good article from CHN from earlier this year on our fresh goalie addition: https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2023/12/14_The-Guiding-Light-of-Perspective.php

I have no doubt he is a great recruiter and coach...his track record speaks for itself.

There's no way he doesn't have a better personality than Carle if we're battling against DU for Pohlkamp.

Interesting stat on new goalie TJ: @Oxbow6 will be happy with that, as I know he loves the shootouts.

Good that we're in the running on a couple of them...visiting the school is a good sign. Time for Berry and Co to wow them on their visits.

Dang. Potulny is gonna have his work cut out for him this offseason:

If that’s the case, then I hope they’re mad at all the many programs that already have committed portal players too.

What for? Not that their fanbase needs a reason to complain about UND.

I say we just call him Helter Skelter.

Yeah, he got injured: I was thinking we'd run with 9 D then. Everyone still comes in. Or, if Komzak or Benoit portal out, he'd take their spot. For sure. Johannes comes immediately to mind.

Or even pronouncing it.

Projection based on current info: Forward (15): GR - Jamernik SR - Berg, Kunz, Schmaltz, Montgomery JR - Blake, McLaughlin, James, Strinden SO - Perron FR - Swanson, Boisvert, Croal, Littler X - Portal Defense (9): JR - Zmolek SO - Livanavage, Wiebe, Benoit, Komzak FR - Jubenvill, Strathmann, Emery X - Portal Goalie (3): SR - Semptimphelter JR - Johnson SO - Hedquist

Spittin' Chiclets for the win! Hope it works on some other recruits and portal guys too.

Agreed. More of a rotation would be nice, especially to start.

I can imagine that all the assistant coaches are monitoring it pretty non-stop during these first few weeks...talking to players, agents, arranging visits, etc. Definitely a whole new aspect of the job since the portal era started.