COMMITTED UND Recruits

[atxsioux]

15 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:

yes, many of the top forwards get a large chunk of points on the Pp. But his plus minus should be way better on that team. Look at the other leaders in the ushl. 

I actually believe Zellers has the lowest +/- on the team. From a two way standpoint, he still has development in front of him before thinking about going pro.

I’ll take the effort Will shows at least compared to the example of McKenna. My god he could care less to contribute on that end of the ice. Obviously he provides offense but it still doesn’t make it much less maddening to watch 

[hockeytherapy13]

18 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:

yes, many of the top forwards get a large chunk of points on the Pp. But his plus minus should be way better on that team. Look at the other leaders in the ushl. 

I actually believe Zellers has the lowest +/- on the team. From a two way standpoint, he still has development in front of him before thinking about going pro.

You’re right, he’s lowest on the team at an even 0

Pretty impressive seeing that not a single player has anything in the negatives

[atxsioux]

Good write up on Cooper Simpson in the Athletic for the Bruins Prospect Pool

 

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6988769/2026/03/22/boston-bruins-nhl-prospect-rankings-2026/?source=user_shared_article

[scpa0305]

9 hours ago, atxsioux said:

I’ll take the effort Will shows at least compared to the example of McKenna. My god he could care less to contribute on that end of the ice. Obviously he provides offense but it still doesn’t make it much less maddening to watch 

And I’m not taking shots…just pointing out that some players have things to work on. The d side of the puck doesn’t come natural to some very offensive forwards. They’ve been allowed to play a certain way for a long time. That’s what makes guys like Celebrini so over the top special.

As for Simpson, he’s always been so gifted offensively. Consistency has been an issue and so has his D play. Clearly the consistent offense has been there this year. Great O production. My point was that he doesn’t come across as a great D side player at the ushl level. College is even harder, so the offensive has to be there if he’ll have any significant role. 

[atxsioux]

1 hour ago, scpa0305 said:

And I’m not taking shots…just pointing out that some players have things to work on. The d side of the puck doesn’t come natural to some very offensive forwards. They’ve been allowed to play a certain way for a long time. That’s what makes guys like Celebrini so over the top special.

As for Simpson, he’s always been so gifted offensively. Consistency has been an issue and so has his D play. Clearly the consistent offense has been there this year. Great O production. My point was that he doesn’t come across as a great D side player at the ushl level. College is even harder, so the offensive has to be there if he’ll have any significant role. 

Yes definitely agreed there's room for improvement for both players. (should have mentioned that part in my original response). But on the positive side Zellers seems to have shown flashes + decent effort level, it's just understanding the positioning part, having better anticipation, etc. If Simpson has a freshman year similar to Zellers on the defensive end I can live with it, will give both of them the benefit of growing and improving in their SO and JR seasons.

[nascar99]

Cooper Simpson another dart

 

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[brianvf]

That kid is gonna be a stud right away I feel.
Put him on a PP unit and let him do his thing.

[nascar99]

Just now, brianvf said:

That kid is gonna be a stud right away I feel.
Put him on a PP unit and let him do his thing.

Literally the perfect Wiebe replacement after Wiebe signs with Calgary, or if Wiebe comes back for his senior year, MacKenzie can learn from him

[siouxczech29]

Anyone have any insight on how Colin Grubb’s season went? I see his numbers on EP but can’t find much more. Was he a top 6 at SSM? What was his role? PP/PK time? Also, did the SSM prep team win at nationals? Thanks in advance for any information. 

[siouxczech29]

14 hours ago, siouxczech29 said:

Anyone have any insight on how Colin Grubb’s season went? I see his numbers on EP but can’t find much more. Was he a top 6 at SSM? What was his role? PP/PK time? Also, did the SSM prep team win at nationals? Thanks in advance for any information. 

Edit: it looks like they did win nationals. 

[brianvf]

Updated Commit Stats as of Mar 30:

• Simpson 2nd in USHL points, 3rd in goals, and 5th in assists
• CHL have started playoffs, those stats are listed after RS stats.
• Scott leads the U17 team in PIM with 101 in 52gp. 

Forwards

• B. Schultz (USHL Sioux Falls) - '05: 57gp - 24g/21a
• A. Schultz (USHL Sioux City) - '06: 48gp - 15g/24a
• Sanderson (USHL Muskegon) - '07: 54gp - 17g/17a
• Simpson (USHL Youngstown) - '07: 60gp - 34g/40a
• Jundt (WHL Calgary) - '08: 62gp - 12g/10a // PO 2gp 0-0-0
• Williams (WHL Saskatoon) - '08: 66gp - 23g/34a // PO 2gp 0-1-1
• DeMars (WHL Penticton) - '09: 50gp - 6g/7a // PO 1gp 0-0-0
• Grubb (SSM 18U Prep) - '09: 45gp - 10g/23a // PO 6gp 3-3-6
• McKamey (WHL Victoria) - '09: 48gp - 6g/11a

Defensemen

• MacKenzie (WHL Edmonton) - '06: 59gp - 22g/36a // PO 2gp 1-2-3
• Klimpke (WHL Saskatoon) - '07: 68gp - 4g/42a // PO 2gp 0-1-1
• Lindberg (USHL Fargo) - '07: 55gp - 6g/16a
• Penner (USHL Fargo) - '08: 32gp - 0g/1a
• Scott (U17 NTDP) - '09: 52gp - 1g/10a
• Thoreson (U17 NTDP) - '09: 22gp - 0g/4a

Goalies

• Heil (USHL Madison) - '06: 40gp - 2.32 / .906 (24-12-3)

[brianvf]

 

[nascar99]

 

[scpa0305]

On 3/30/2026 at 6:57 PM, siouxczech29 said:

Anyone have any insight on how Colin Grubb’s season went? I see his numbers on EP but can’t find much more. Was he a top 6 at SSM? What was his role? PP/PK time? Also, did the SSM prep team win at nationals? Thanks in advance for any information. 

He wasn’t on the top line or top pp, that’s why his numbers are a bit lower than what would be expected.

[TNF]

From Schloss’ article today; According to multiple sources, center David Klee, winger Dalton Andrew, defenseman Andrew Strathmann, defenseman Jayden Jubenvill, defenseman Ian Engel and goaltender Gibson Homer are planning to enter the transfer portal.

 

I’m a little surprised by Klee and Strathmann. All the more reason to believe Chyz has multiple big things cooking. 

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/und-hockey-players-expected-to-enter-the-transfer-portal

 

[skateshattrick]

29 minutes ago, TNF said:

From Schloss’ article today; According to multiple sources, center David Klee, winger Dalton Andrew, defenseman Andrew Strathmann, defenseman Jayden Jubenvill, defenseman Ian Engel and goaltender Gibson Homer are planning to enter the transfer portal.

 

I’m a little surprised by Klee and Strathmann. All the more reason to believe Chyz has multiple big things cooking. 

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/und-hockey-players-expected-to-enter-the-transfer-portal

 

I'm also surprised by Strathmann and a little bummed. He's a very good player and will flourish somewhere. 

[scpa0305]

Boser to UND?

[cberkas]

1 minute ago, scpa0305 said:

Boser to UND?

Dowd and Kjellberg are better fits then him. 

I get the whole UND need to keep North Dakota kids but not all of them should come to UND.

Brad hasn't said anything on the 3 people say are coming so not true until Brad says.

[brianvf]

1 minute ago, cberkas said:

Dowd and Kjellberg are better fits then him. 

I get the whole UND need to keep North Dakota kids but not all of them should come to UND.

Brad hasn't said anything on the 3 people say are coming so not true until Brad says.

Schloss is probably feverishly typing articles, but his fingers are all cramped up from all these portal updates all day.

[cberkas]

Sydney posted it in the tracker

 

[SiouxForever]

33 minutes ago, cberkas said:

Dowd and Kjellberg are better fits then him. 

I get the whole UND need to keep North Dakota kids but not all of them should come to UND.

Brad hasn't said anything on the 3 people say are coming so not true until Brad says.

Who are the three?

[cberkas]

Just now, SiouxForever said:

Who are the three?

Clark and I think Hall are the other 2 of the three Boser being 3

[Fratt Mattin]

2 minutes ago, cberkas said:

Clark and I think Hall are the other 2 of the three Boser being 3

The Clark and Hall rumors came from a parody account, so disregard those unless another source has put them out there.

Magnussen and Boser are the only legit rumors I’ve seen. Not sure who the third would be

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

1 minute ago, Fratt Mattin said:

The Clark and Hall rumors came from a parody account, so disregard those unless another source has put them out there.

Magnussen and Boser are the only legit rumors I’ve seen. Not sure who the third would be

Wiebusch following a UND fan account