COMMITTED UND Recruits

[brianvf]

Thoreson, Grubb, and DeMars all make the USA Hlinka roster:

 

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

My algorithm noticed my newfound interest in articles about Sanderson

https://triblive.com/sports/south-dakotan-carter-sanderson-is-making-progress-as-a-penguins-prospect/

[thUNDer]

US down 3-1 after 2. Simpson a scratch, Sanderson took a roughing, has a little edge to his game.

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[thUNDer]

Verhoeff & Reschny scratches tonight. Feel bad for the Swedes, they kinda suck.

[brianvf]

9 minutes ago, thUNDer said:

Verhoeff & Reschny scratches tonight. Feel bad for the Swedes, they kinda suck.

Carels playing and wearing the A

[brianvf]

Sanderson is really impressing in the WJ showcase so far...great to see.
Really interested to see how his WHL season goes.  His game could translate very well to college.

 

[thUNDer]

15 hours ago, thUNDer said:

Verhoeff & Reschny scratches tonight. Feel bad for the Swedes, they kinda suck.

This didn’t age well, been there done that.😏. 

[ChadR]

Who is the commit in here that Brad mentions?

[beastandco]

17 minutes ago, ChadR said:

Who is the commit in here that Brad mentions?

Carter Sanderson for team USA 

[ChadR]

24 minutes ago, beastandco said:

Carter Sanderson for team USA 

Ahh i was thinking it was regarding Team Canada only.

Thanks

[Wilbur]

Grubb with a goal in the second period for Team USA in the Gretzky-Hlinka Cup up in Edmonton.  

[brianvf]

27 minutes ago, Wilbur said:

Grubb with a goal in the second period for Team USA in the Gretzky-Hlinka Cup up in Edmonton.  

Centering the top line with potential recruit Sung on a wing.
DeMars is fourth line and Thoreson 2nd d-pairing.

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

Rucks featured. Figured one of Sanderson, Swanson and Livanavage would also rank in the top 10 but it wasn't meant to be. #NoDakPens

https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-27-nhl-prospect-pool-breakdown-pittsburgh-penguins-top-10-scouting-reports

[Goon]

Will Zellers (Steven Ellis/The Nation Network)

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What a year it was for Zellers. He already boosted his stock significantly in 2024-25 after a highly productive campaign with the USHL’s Green Bay Gamblers. Then, he finished at just under a point per game with the University of North Dakota, while also finishing as USA’s top player at the World Juniors (despite starting as the 13th forward). Zellers loves to play with speed, beating opponents with quick hands and swift footwork. He has an excellent shot, and continues to add more speed and accuracy to it over time. Zellers has good hands and the skill to become an NHLer, but he needs to add a bit more muscle. Overall, though, there’s a bright future for the potential middle-six winger. 2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Boston Bruins’ Top 10

 

As a Bruins fan, this looks like a good trade. 

[brianvf]

 

[siouxfaninseattle]

7 hours ago, brianvf said:

 

I'm looking forward to seeing more like that!

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

Brad's article from this morning about Sanderson is further proof of how good of a head this kid has on his shoulders. Seems like a great find that continues to blossom.

[sioux rube]

 

[brianvf]

Seems to have a good head on his shoulders.

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"I want to hit the ground running when I'm in college," Sanderson said. "Getting more puck touches and playing some big minutes will really translate to college hockey. I hope I can come in and have an impact on the team right away. I'm not saying I couldn't have done it this year, but I think getting another year, being a leader on the team, come in and own a role the team will be needing, is what the decision came down to."

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The Ruck twins are elite playmakers and brilliant setup men. Fitzhenry is a high-end goal-scorer. Sanderson will bring physicality to complement his offense.

"Bryn has talked to me about how my game will correlate with theirs and what the roster will look like my freshman year," Sanderson said. "I think the next couple of years, UND will be really good. Kudos to their staff. I think them being able to pull guys together to make a run at a championship is super exciting to think about."