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I don't remember the cry for Lawson. He had a great tournament but there were obvious flaws. Even Worth people loved his goal scoring ability but questioned his defense. There aren't near as many questions with guys like Shaugabay, Gardner, or Bump this year which is why they are already committed to other places. I like our class we have coming in next season but I would like to see us get back to being more aggressive in going after the MN high school prospects.

Him and Gardner both look like they would fit in well in the green, black, and white.

Man is this Warroad/Mahtomedi game fun! The skill and finishing ability of Gardner and Shaugabay has me wishing they were committed to UND.

What a start for South! 10 seconds in a get a really nice regroup and goal, nice finish by Luedtke

Looking forward to watching a couple of these Hill Murray kids in this one. First look at the Freshman Logan Hensler who is supposed to be really really good.

Both Maple Grove and Prior Lake have really turned it on in the last 3rd of the season. That one should be a real fun back and forth game tomorrow night.

Bump has been doing this all season but really took it to another level come playoff time. With the NLI signed already I'd be surprised if he isn't in Vermont for next season the question is whether he is in the portal next spring looking to move up or if he stays at Vermont.

I like Erick Comstock too, reminds me a little of Aaron Ness. Smaller smooth skater with offensive skill, believe he is cousins with Duluth defenseman Wyatt Kaiser.

I see he has signed his NLI actually but if he plays juniors next year does his NLI matter? I thought NLI's were only valid for a limited time like a year.

Wouldn't mind Berry taking a shot at flipping Gardner from Warroad. Don't believe he has signed a NLI as eliteprospects has him headed to Clarkson in 23/24. He skates pretty well with good size, not as skilled but reminds me a little of Brock Nelson out there.

Motzko was there and I'm sure he noticed Bump but he has singed his NLI. Motzko was there to watch Gopher commit Sam Rinzel as well as some other guys like Chaska Sophomores Sam Scheetz and Tanner Bruender among others.

This is correct. I would guess part of the reason he is going to Vermont is that he can go right there next season. I'd say it is more likely he heads to Vermont next year and maybe ends up in the portal after a successful season if he wants to go to a more relevant program or get closer to home.

B1G basically has the two really good teams with Minnesota and Michigan, Notre Dame has had some solid moments in the 2nd half I'd probably take them over Omaha. You think Omaha would finish ahead of Tech? Not sure they would.

On to playoff hockey

Costantini

Not exactly how you would have drawn up the finish but got the job done. Little too much on our heels in the 3rd.

Caulfield

If he ends up at Vermont it is an absolute steal by them

Just an unbelievable run this group is on right now. The roster keeps taking hits and high level hits at that but they just keep finding a way to get the job done. Lot of self improvement from a number of guys this season. The talent level has definitely improved as the year has gone on and that is a credit to the players and coaches for putting the work in. Zach Driscoll is seeing the puck really well right now.

Really fun hockey game. Both goalies made big saves, both teams played with pace and got up and down most of the night, some physical play each way. Guys cashed in on their opportunities, transition game was really good in the 1st. Defensively I thought we got caught a couple times but overall a solid job.

I'll go Jamernik for Saturday

Calder

Looks like prepspotlight has both the A and AA quarters for free. In my experience they sometimes have some technical difficulties with their stream freezing and stuff especially with larger audiences so good to see this will be a free stream. Think when I bought the state football stream this fall they ended up refunding everybody for 2 days worth of the quarters because of issues.

No I mentioned in another post I didn't realize Batchelder and Arenholz are scheduled to come in next season. I thought each would have another year of juniors. If they are actually coming in next season that is probably part of the reason they are going where they are.

I do I get to see a lot of Minnesota hockey and I know more about those prospects. I would honestly probably have all those guys you listed above those guys as well. I actually really like the group we have coming this year and it is more a future thing. I do not anticipate Arenholz and Batchelder playing college hockey next season but maybe they will actually get to come in for their respective programs and if that is the case that is probably part of the reason they are going there. Really want to see Blake put on a line with Gaber next season.