COMMITTED UND Recruits

[brianvf]

Nice!  Congrats to Will on the Gamblers goal record!
He added another goal later in the game as well.

 

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

All WHL playoff games are free on Victory Plus. No account needed. Watch Zakreski Tues and Wed; he is someone to look forward to. 

[siouxforce19]

2 minutes ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

All WHL playoff games are free on Victory Plus. No account needed. Watch Zakreski Tues and Wed; he is someone to look forward to. 

Well now that I know it’s free… 

[tnt]

2 hours ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

All WHL playoff games are free on Victory Plus. No account needed. Watch Zakreski Tues and Wed; he is someone to look forward to. 

Good point, we all look at the recruits like Zellers, and Mac Swanson coming in, and inevitably some guys unexpectedly make a bigger impact then we anticipate.  Who would have thought Littler would produce 7 goals despite being in and out of the lineup?  Curious to see if Klee can use his size effectively at the college level as well.

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

Big if true

 

 

[brianvf]

Haha, he sure did change HS a lot.  If he sticks with the Force for a few years, it gives me hope that he could stick with UND for a few as well.   

[mygarske]

After breaking the single season goal record for Green Bay Gamblers on Saturday night, Zellers continued scoring for 5 pts (3 🚨 2 🍏) on the weekend. He now leads the USHL with 44 tucks in 48 games, and 25 apples, for a total of 69 points, tying him for the league lead in total points. The amazing stat is he has played 48 games, the kid he's tied with for points, Landon Gunderson (ironically also from Maple Grove) has played in 57 games. GB reports he missed some preseason games to make sure he was fully recovered, and was in Canada for World Junior A tournament. In a post game interview he said now that he broke the GB record, he's shooting to hit 50 goals on the season. 

For perspective, in 2022-23 Mack Celebrini in played 50 games, had 46g 40a for 86 pts. 

https://ushl.com/ht/#/player-stats

[brianvf]

52 minutes ago, mygarske said:

After breaking the single season goal record for Green Bay Gamblers on Saturday night, Zellers continued scoring for 5 pts (3 🚨 2 🍏) on the weekend. He now leads the USHL with 44 tucks in 48 games, and 25 apples, for a total of 69 points, tying him for the league lead in total points. The amazing stat is he has played 48 games, the kid he's tied with for points, Landon Gunderson (ironically also from Maple Grove) has played in 57 games. GB reports he missed some preseason games to make sure he was fully recovered, and was in Canada for World Junior A tournament. In a post game interview he said now that he broke the GB record, he's shooting to hit 50 goals on the season. 

For perspective, in 2022-23 Mack Celebrini in played 50 games, had 46g 40a for 86 pts. 

https://ushl.com/ht/#/player-stats

50 is probably attainable if he continues at this scoring pace. Dang.
The stat that I like the most of his (other than goals, of course) is by how much he leads the league in SOG. He’s not afraid to shoot, which is something that is good to see when you so often see players pass up shooting chances trying to setup the perfect goal. 

[tnt]

3 minutes ago, brianvf said:

50 is probably attainable if he continues at this scoring pace. Dang.
The stat that I like the most of his (other than goals, of course) is by how much he leads the league in SOG. He’s not afraid to shoot, which is something that is good to see when you so often see players pass up shooting chances trying to setup the perfect goal. 

Yes, maybe it becomes contagious!

[brianvf]

Updated as of 3/31

• Klee keeps trucking along with those PIM's...up to 109 now (9th in league)
• Simpson with strong play since joining Tri-City 3pts (2g) in 4gp
• McKamey heating up at end of BCHL season with 4g/1a in his last 5gp
• Laurila 4th in USHL in assists for dmen with 32
• Zellers leads USHL in goals, points, pts/gm, GWG, and shots...just an outstanding season

USHL (Forwards)

• Klee (Muskegon) - '05: 55gp - 18g/26a
• Pilgrim (Tri-City) - '06: 51gp - 7g/17a
• Schultz (Chicago) - '06: 53gp - 14g/22a
• Zellers (Green Bay) - '06: 48gp - 44g/25a
• O'Neill (NTDP U18) - '07: 54gp - 5g/10a
• Sanderson (Muskegon) - '07: 44gp - 5g/6a
• Bumgarner (Fargo) - '08: 56gp - 7g/7a

USHL (Defensemen)

• Laurila (Fargo) - '06: 54gp - 7g/32a
• Lindberg (NTDP U18) - '07: 50gp - 1g/7a

USHL (Goalies)

• Heil (Madison) - '06: 35gp - .902 / 2.69 (24-9-2)

Other

• Zakreski - WHL - '05: 66gp - 39g/31a
• Simpson - MN HS - '07: 31gp - 49g/34a // USHL Tri-City 4gp - 2g/1a
• Jundt - SF Power 16U - '08: 39gp - 20g/32a
• McKamey - BCHL - '09: 52gp - 15g/16

[RhettRingers]

6 hours ago, mygarske said:

After breaking the single season goal record for Green Bay Gamblers on Saturday night, Zellers continued scoring for 5 pts (3 🚨 2 🍏) on the weekend. He now leads the USHL with 44 tucks in 48 games, and 25 apples, for a total of 69 points, tying him for the league lead in total points. The amazing stat is he has played 48 games, the kid he's tied with for points, Landon Gunderson (ironically also from Maple Grove) has played in 57 games. GB reports he missed some preseason games to make sure he was fully recovered, and was in Canada for World Junior A tournament. In a post game interview he said now that he broke the GB record, he's shooting to hit 50 goals on the season. 

For perspective, in 2022-23 Mack Celebrini in played 50 games, had 46g 40a for 86 pts. 

https://ushl.com/ht/#/player-stats

Zellers from James has a nice ring to it!

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

Watching Winterhawks game 3 tonight while filing taxes, Zakreski is net front on PP1 and up top on PK.  It's free on Victory Plus, no account required.

Going tomorrow night, keep an eye out for a Sioux fan behind the net on the left side of the broadcast.

[hockeytherapy13]

27 minutes ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

Watching Winterhawks game 3 tonight while filing taxes, Zakreski is net front on PP1 and up top on PK.  It's free on Victory Plus, no account required.

Going tomorrow night, keep an eye out for a Sioux fan behind the net on the left side of the broadcast.

Just added it and have it on. Thanks for the heads up. Greatly appreciated!

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

17 minutes ago, hockeytherapy13 said:

Just added it and have it on. Thanks for the heads up. Greatly appreciated!

He just dropped the gloves!

[rochsioux]

I turned the game on and one minute later he gets into a fight. I think he’ll be a good addition. 

[nascar99]

3 minutes ago, rochsioux said:

I turned the game on and one minute later he gets into a fight. I think he’ll be a good addition. 

Western Canadian kid with no fear and can score? Yeah, UND fans will love him

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

He's #28

[brianvf]

 

[jjensen]

 

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

More Zakreski scouting from last night:

Screened the goalie on a PP goal right off the bat. Good netfront presence is noticeable about him.

Finished every check; doesn't have the size of the heavy line (and less likely to get a cup of coffee in the N like they all did), but plays that way more than any forward we've had since them.

Team was down by 1 at the end of the third; didn't leave the ice and was leading strategy conversation the whole time. They scored an EA goal with under 30 seconds that wouldn't have happened without him keeping possession and moving it in tight.

Got absolutely rocked right in front of me in OT; skated gingerly back to the bench but was out there next shift like nothing happened. Wasn't going to miss a chance to skate in the playoffs!

Game went to 2OT and he still had gas. Energy guy through and through, foot always on the pedal.

He's on a point drought.  Scored two goals in the first period of Game 1 and hasn't registered anything since (up 3-1 in the series); had two Grade A looks that he didn't convert. On the flip side, had two slick set ups that more skilled teammates would have converted.  The points will come, and he shouldn't have trouble adjusting to NCAA.

Game 5 is Friday at 7pm pacific, free on Victory Plus.

[TNF]

18 hours ago, jjensen said:

 

Anyone else have a mild heart attack with this quote?  I read “Zellers won’t attend North Dakota, as planned” and may have let a few four letter words slip. 🤬 Then I went back and read the full quote only to see he was basically confirming that his commitment has not changed at this point. 😆. What a roller coaster. 

[siouxforce19]

2 minutes ago, TNF said:

Anyone else have a mild heart attack with this quote?  I read “Zellers won’t attend North Dakota, as planned” and may have let a few four letter words slip. 🤬 Then I went back and read the full quote only to see he was basically confirming that his commitment has not changed at this point. 😆. What a roller coaster. 

It was worded terribly. I saw some Maine fan quote tweet it with “Maine! Maine! Maine!” So clearly they misread it lol. 

[siouxczech29]

2 hours ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

More Zakreski scouting from last night:

Screened the goalie on a PP goal right off the bat. Good netfront presence is noticeable about him.

Finished every check; doesn't have the size of the heavy line (and less likely to get a cup of coffee in the N like they all did), but plays that way more than any forward we've had since them.

Team was down by 1 at the end of the third; didn't leave the ice and was leading strategy conversation the whole time. They scored an EA goal with under 30 seconds that wouldn't have happened without him keeping possession and moving it in tight.

Got absolutely rocked right in front of me in OT; skated gingerly back to the bench but was out there next shift like nothing happened. Wasn't going to miss a chance to skate in the playoffs!

Game went to 2OT and he still had gas. Energy guy through and through, foot always on the pedal.

He's on a point drought.  Scored two goals in the first period of Game 1 and hasn't registered anything since (up 3-1 in the series); had two Grade A looks that he didn't convert. On the flip side, had two slick set ups that more skilled teammates would have converted.  The points will come, and he shouldn't have trouble adjusting to NCAA.

Game 5 is Friday at 7pm pacific, free on Victory Plus.

I’m really liking these updates AMF. I’ll try to tune in on victory+.