Just Curious Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Not that it's a 100% reliable source, but a Vernon Vipers blogger states that Crisfield will not be returning to the BCHL next year, suggesting he will be coming to UND in the Fall. That would be 3 defensemen for sure coming in, possibly 4. I wonder if this is foreshadowing and early departure or two. http://vipersdiehardfan.blogspot.com/2013/03/vernon-vipers-2013-14-possible-roster.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb1 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I will not be surprised if Forbort and maybe Simpson don't return next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I will not be surprised if Forbort and maybe Simpson don't return next season. Simpson would surprise me a bit, simply because he isn't a top draft pick, and he still just turned 20. I think he is a great student, and his family values education, so why leave to play in the AHL? I really think there are some guys who would love to have their own Senior day to reflect on, and from an outsider's view it seems Simpson really has a real sense of the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I will not be surprised if Forbort and maybe Simpson don't return next season. I guess I would be surprised if Simpson doesn't return this year, but who knows. I said winter would be over this weekend as well, so what do I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND99 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Not that it's a 100% reliable source, but a Vernon Vipers blogger states that Crisfield will not be returning to the BCHL next year, suggesting he will be coming to UND in the Fall. That would be 3 defensemen for sure coming in, possibly 4. I wonder if this is foreshadowing and early departure or two. http://vipersdiehard...ble-roster.html Another thing to consider is right now the team is carrying 7 defensemen when in the past 8 has been more common. Perhaps the staff is trying to get back to a deeper D corps? Also, high school graduation acceleration can go awry, so Keaton Thompson is not a lock to come in this fall. And as we've seen quite a bit of recently, there is also the possibility of someone transferring out. My guess on the odds of early pro signees is Forbort 50/50, Simpson 80% chance he stays. That's based on a combination of gut feeling and things I've read and heard concerning those two individuals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforce19 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Another thing to consider is right now the team is carrying 7 defensemen when in the past 8 has been more common. Perhaps the staff is trying to get back to a deeper D corps? Also, high school graduation acceleration can go awry, so Keaton Thompson is not a lock to come in this fall. And as we've seen quite a bit of recently, there is also the possibility of someone transferring out. My guess on the odds of early pro signees is Forbort 50/50, Simpson 80% chance he stays. That's based on a combination of gut feeling and things I've read and heard concerning those two individuals. Another thing to take into account is the relationships players may or may not have with former players that have left early and those that have stayed. Most early departures we have had recently have regretted it. All in all I think we've done a good job at retaining players possibly longer than most expected them to be around, and that's a credit to the culture of the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Right now there are 8 defenseman on the roster. UND is losing 2, MacWilliam and Gleason and Skenbeil hasn't played defense since the beginning of last year (from what i remember). That would leave 3 spots open at defense next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchmaker49 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Simpson would surprise me a bit, simply because he isn't a top draft pick, and he still just turned 20. I think he is a great student, and his family values education, so why leave to play in the AHL? I really think there are some guys who would love to have their own Senior day to reflect on, and from an outsider's view it seems Simpson really has a real sense of the program. More like playing in the ECHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrkac Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Another thing to consider is right now the team is carrying 7 defensemen when in the past 8 has been more common. Perhaps the staff is trying to get back to a deeper D corps? Also, high school graduation acceleration can go awry, so Keaton Thompson is not a lock to come in this fall. And as we've seen quite a bit of recently, there is also the possibility of someone transferring out. My guess on the odds of early pro signees is Forbort 50/50, Simpson 80% chance he stays. That's based on a combination of gut feeling and things I've read and heard concerning those two individuals. i just can't see Simpson leaving. Another year would really serve him well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforce19 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 i just can't see Simpson leaving. Another year would really serve him well. Well he did say earlier this year he was at that time in the "4th year" mindset. And I'm going to say not much has changed there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutt Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 A little info on newly committed Troy Stecher. He's 19 in April, 5'11 and 177lbs. Last 2 seasons Avg about 28mins per game with Penticton and has played over 40 mins multiple times (Redic I know). Last year was +96 on the year, this year is +35. Was RBC Cup Top Dman, WJAC First All Star, BCHL Top Dman this season. He's a ultra smart puck moving Dman that will very rarely ever get beat in own end. Plays Defense first, very tough for his size and very fast skater. Below is a OT goal from earlier this season- foot race between him and top forward he blows by to finish it. http://www.youtube.c...LjPNN7c#t=304s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodbuster Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 A little info on newly committed Troy Stecher. He's 19 in April, 5'11 and 177lbs. Last 2 seasons Avg about 28mins per game with Penticton and has played over 40 mins multiple times (Redic I know). Last year was +96 on the year, this year is +35. Was RBC Cup Top Dman, WJAC First All Star, BCHL Top Dman this season. He's a ultra smart puck moving Dman that will very rarely ever get beat in own end. Plays Defense first, very tough for his size and very fast skater. Below is a OT goal from earlier this season- foot race between him and top forward he blows by to finish it. http://www.youtube.c...LjPNN7c#t=304s That looked very impressive indeed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 @SchlossmanGF: UND recruit Shane Gersich (@shane_gersich9) scored his first USHL goal last night for Omaha in a 6-1 loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND99 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Nice little article featuring Adam Tambellini and his older brother Jeff, the former Michigan star. http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Tambellini+temporary+turncoat+cheering+brother/8144264/story.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDSUSiouxFan Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I'm trying to find out who's possibly coming in next season, but I'm having a hard time because different sources are claiming/speculating different things. I found 12 possible players coming in (though a few of those don't seem likely). Which players are for sure coming in next season (provided they don't decommit and go elsewhere)? I know LaDue has to because he is out of junior eligibility, but who else? And who are some strong possibilities for next season, especially now that Forbort is gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND99 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I'm trying to find out who's possibly coming in next season, but I'm having a hard time because different sources are claiming/speculating different things. I found 12 possible players coming in (though a few of those don't seem likely). Which players are for sure coming in next season (provided they don't decommit and go elsewhere)? I know LaDue has to because he is out of junior eligibility, but who else? And who are some strong possibilities for next season, especially now that Forbort is gone? Here is who I believe is coming in. Barring any surprises between now and August, I feel it's pretty accurate: Paul LaDue - D Keaton Thompson - D Troy Stecher - D Wade Murphy - F Adam Tambellini - F Luke Johnson - F Goaltender to be determined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissSioux85 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 London Knights (OHL) just drafted Christian Evers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
as15 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 London Knights (OHL) just drafted Christian Evers Since he was drafted so late (5th round), I am hoping we are safe. He has already committed to the NTDP, and those commitments are pretty hard to get out of. From what I have heard/read, he would have been picked early in the first round if he wouldn't have committed to the NTDP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissSioux85 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Since he was drafted so late (5th round), I am hoping we are safe. He has already committed to the NTDP, and those commitments are pretty hard to get out of. From what I have heard/read, he would have been picked early in the first round if he wouldn't have committed to the NTDP. NTDP hasn't officially announced his signing yet, and hey have announced a good portion of the roster already. I guess we'll see. Evers tweeted: "Thanks for all of the congratulations and the support. I can't wait to see how things play out in the next couple of years." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 NTDP hasn't officially announced his signing yet, and hey have announced a good portion of the roster already. I guess we'll see. Evers tweeted: "Thanks for all of the congratulations and the support. I can't wait to see how things play out in the next couple of years." This is not a good sign... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux24/7 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 This is not a good sign... He also tweeted after that tweet, "@Nate_Dogg34 you don't have anything to worry about Sioux fans. #SiouxNation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxFanatic Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 He also tweeted after that tweet, "@Nate_Dogg34 you don't have anything to worry about Sioux fans. #SiouxNation I seem to recall other kids saying similar comments yet still reneging. Take what they say with a grain of salt until they actually show up. Also I wonder what Jayson thinks of that kid tweeting at a UND recruit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxmusic Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I seem to recall other kids saying similar comments yet still reneging. Take what they say with a grain of salt until they actually show up. Also I wonder what Jayson thinks of that kid tweeting at a UND recruit. He already had that conversation with that same kid. The kid and his friends responded with name calling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Another tweet from Evers Christian Evers@CEvers9752m Can't wait to be apart of UND in a few years. That's what I mean when I said "Can't wait for things to play out." #SorryForTheConfusion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissSioux85 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Keaton Thompson will play for Team USA at the U-18 World Championship (April 18-28) in Sochi, Russia Full Roster http://www.usantdp.c...errer_id=666974 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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