Benny Baker

Right? If I recall correctly, seeing how similar their stat lines were during their last year at NTDP and how things have shaped out for all three of them since then is rather telling of how things could go for Spicer. However, I think I’d roll the dice with a freshman Spicer over a senior Budy.

David Toews might be the better comparison. (June birthday before his 18-year old freshman season). Guys like D Toews, Brad Malone, Michael Forney, and Drake Caggiula all had birthdays within a month of Spicer’s before their 18-year old freshman seasons. Worked out for some; not for others. Jonny Toews is a different ballpark. He played his LAST game at UND as an 18-year old.

^^^^^THIS^^^^^ This is what has me so confused/frustrated.

I’m not. A few people (myself included) were confused by your claim that Spicer would have been the first 18-year old forward at UND since Toews. I was only pointing out that there have been numerous 18-year old forwards at UND recently.

I think everyone agrees with you that Spicer isn’t that player. I think others disagree that being an 18-year old freshman is rare. Hain was 18 (2 months older than Spicer); Caulfield was 18 (3 months older); Mishmash was 18 (4 months older). Those are just the most recent players coming from the NTDP, like Spicer would have. None of them were first rounders, but all 18 year-old freshman. But seeing where Hain, Caulfield, and Mishmash are at in their careers, perhaps Spicer could use another year.

Exactly. Spicer would have been yet another 18-year old freshman. Not rare at all.

Not really though. Plenty of 18-year old forwards recently. Boeser, Hain, Schmaltz, Caggiula, and the list goes on. Moreover, Caggiula has a later June birthday than Spicer.

That's what I don't get? Seems like his options are to either live in Belleville, Ontario playing the AHL circuit or playing in his home state in front of his Dad for one more year. Seems like a no brainer to me.

The latter point was what I had intended to convey. Took me by surprise by how much of a frozen four dry spell they’re currently in for BC standards.

Crazy to think, but if Boston College does not make the 2023 Frozen Four, it will tie their longest drought in school history without a frozen four appearance.

Really?!? I thought the Lucius brothers committed to UofM in utero. Wonder what gives to make the change now after all these years?

9 goals against in 75 minutes!!!

SCSU had 3 freshman and 3 sophomores see ice time this season. About as unbalanced as a team is going to get.

100%. The last 3 teams I want to see winning a title each season are: Minnesota (because it’s Minnesota) Michigan (9) Denver (8) Also, UND really dropped the ball on making the 2022 frozen four a battle between old 1950s WCHA foes and NCAA heavyweights. What a shame.

After all, he is “elite”, right? Sounds like he’ll fit in great.

Gotcha. I guess like he said, it’s possible to be a lurker. I’m on this site (and was before I had an account) multiple times a day for the past 15 years, but probably have less posts than most of you.

Yes, it does. I was confirming the post you responded to; i.e., what you wrote.

That was the narrative, though. Hak can’t win the big one. Berry and Jackson are the recruiters, anyway, so let’s turn the keys over to them.

Yes. Why do you ask—looking for volunteer video coach position?? I might be able to hook you up.

15 teams lose out in the NCAAs every year; 44 don’t even make it; 1 wins. Get used to it already.

Calder? Agree. 1 goal in his last 15 games (4 pts).

Agree. After watching old WCHA/Big 10 last few years and seeing the tournament at the Ralph last year, I think on-campus games are the way to go.

Their best crowd in a decade.

One game this weekend may not be a bad thing if you have to take a flight to play a Thursday afternoon regional in Albany next week.

Indeed it was.