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I didn't hate on the kid...I was simply thinking I'm fine with UND not getting him...that's all. I played through high school and went to college, I could have played in the NA. I know enough about the game to hold my own. The previous guy was right, my comment most likely came off a little strong but I don't think the ECAC is that great of a league based on the type of players they recruit/produce. I love UND hockey but I also love the talent that comes through the program (and other WCHA schools for that matter). As for my original comment, my thinking was I was perfectly fine with this kid choosing to go to another school given the schools that were recruiting him (or lack there of). UND will be able to find another solid goalie. I am also perfectly fine with Zane taking the reigns from here on out. I have seen a lot stronger comments aimed at kids who choose to go to other WCHA schools (more specifically UM). So just because I call a spade a spade and note the ECAC in general is not one of the toughest leagues...and their schedules are relatively weak, don't jump all over me. Read my initial post, it wasn't all that bad. Sorry if upset you.

You're correct I should have deleted my comment....but I saw people had already commented on it. My bro and a bunch of buddies played in the NA...I know the compentition level. Most players end up going D-3 from the NA. I have no idea what you mean with your last two sentences. I have one degree.

....yeah.

Hahahahahaha. You were looking for this so I'll give it to you early.

Definitely, I didn't know he was a goalie. Every once in awhile a decent goalie comes from the NA. We'll agree to disagree regarding the ECAC...I look back further than one year. Their track record isn't that great. Edit: For all of you instantly bashing my initial post...please see above.

If St. Lawrence was the best offer he received....I'm fine with missing out on him. The NA is a decent league...but no where near the talent level of the USHL.

Blackhawks vs Pengiuns Cup would be epic!

Aren't we in the same boat?

This is true for my age group.

That is inherant in Chay's style of play as he jumps up a lot. Overall I was fine with both, however, I expected a lot from Lapointe, not so much Chay.

Ok, I little better than I thought...he was on some very good defensive teams though. I think what we were trying to say was he was a very offense minded defensemen in the USHL and he never quite hit that type of stride in college...some don't. Can't quite figure all that mess out but did Chay have a lot more points? Either way Chay's +/- was still good. Go back and check out Finley's +/-.

Haha...I wasn't the only one getting them. Good thing we weren't in MN...I'm guessing we would barely field a team.

Nice effort on that one....did it make you laugh?

Because he didn't pan out.

Definitely agree here though.

I received 2 minors in 10 days when I first showed up to school. I was not drunk on either occurrence simply at a party meeting people....socializing. I believe some of you "old-timers" don't realize they don't let you walk away anymore if you're not visibly drunk...they write you a citation no questions asked (especially in GF). I would like to think I turned out ok, I'm successful. If you looked at my background you would see more than a couple minors....but I never had any sort of problem, I was never drunk anytime I was written a citation. I'm not saying this is the circumstance here....just pointing out a fact to some old timers. Look back at some of the late 90's early 2000's RR hockey teams....we were littered with minors. No one was ever booted from the team.

I would first look at the crimes themselves....then I would say no more than 2.

Haha....I was at Blarney's with those Goph players a year before they were caught.

I'm not apologizing for anyone either...however, you have to look at the crime itself. I thought when these kids were caught earlier in the year...all passed out and had to be taken to the hospital, that was a big deal. A simple minor is really nothing other than an explanation to a future employer. I have had my fair share of minors and they were all a joke. If you are a responsible person and can handle yourself appropriately they are simply bad luck instances. If you're the drunkest guy at the party and constantly making a fool of yourself that is a whole separate issue.

It goes on but the kids blend in....they don't in GF.

Everyone one of the friends I have (all GF guys) at one point in time got a minor...or two...or three.

I got 3 minors straight off bad luck. One I was taking the first sip of beer. When you are in college you go to parties...and sometimes parties get busted.

This can't be on Hak unless you expect him to boot these guys. They are only minors....not DUI's. But you are correct, if they get caught again they are plain stupid and should be booted.

All the hype? He's a solid defender that won an award. The coaches voted him in so they must have seen something. There's more to playing D than simply putting up points. And the guys you mentioned probably would have won the award if there was one....this is the first year of the awards existence I believe.

Have u seen him play? I would say he is 5'10 max...and like 160. I'm 5'10 and I was never considered big. I was actually talking about his linemates. Kloos does most of the feeding on that line.