The Sicatoka Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 From Brad Schlossman's blog at http://undhockey.areavoices.com/ : I have also updated the committed recruit list on the sidebar, removing Ryan Mantha and Luke Voltin from the list. I haven’t had a chance to speak with Voltin, but he has been removed from UND’s list on Chris Heisenberg’s recruiting site. After checking with sources, it appears pretty certain that Voltin will end up playing somewhere else. Probably not a huge surprise. The Twin Cities continue to be real hit-and-miss for UND. Also, I’m taking Mantha off the list because based on everything I’ve heard, there’s no reason to think that he will end up at UND. With his rights being traded in the OHL, it appears that the Niagara Ice Dogs are now the front-runners to pick him up. Sad about Mantha; not surprised about Voltin; now, still wondering about Rowe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux rube Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 In a USHL article from March, Poganski talked about wanting to come in and crack the lineup "next season", as a "true freshman". Sounds like that was always his plan, but it kind of flew under the radar here. . With many players de committing or going elsewhere it's refreshing to hear a kid say he wants to crack the line up. Need more guys like Pogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choyt3 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Guy Flaming (@TPS_Guy) tweeted at 12:23pm - 21 Jun 14: D-Man Ryan Mantha is up next - will he play in the @USHL next year on his way to @UNDMHockey or detour to @OHLHockey? I asked, he answered. ( ) Can anyone expand on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux24/7 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Can anyone expand on this? From everything Schlossman has said, he's gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choyt3 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 From everything Schlossman has said, he's gone. I understand that. Was looking for what Mantha himself said on the Pipeline Show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux24/7 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I understand that. Was looking for what Mantha himself said on the Pipeline Show. Guy Flaming responded to someone with this "@fishfan51 he said. As of now still USHL/North Dakota but will talk to the team that drafts him." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND99 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I understand that. Was looking for what Mantha himself said on the Pipeline Show. Segment 5: http://www.thepipelineshow.com/media_detail.php?show=1403323200&sn=9 He didn't really say anything that hasn't been hashed over already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Guy Flaming responded to someone with this "@fishfan51 he said. As of now still USHL/North Dakota but will talk to the team that drafts him." Sounds like we need a new thread for "semi-committed" recruits or "committed recruits who will more than likely change their mind"... Which reminds me...anyone else happy that Brendan Lemieux didn't wind up in a Sioux jersey? Yea, 27 goals for the Barrie Colts in the OHL would have been useful, but 145 PM's in 65 games? Yikes. Further proving he's a chip of the old block... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJHovey Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 From Brad Schlossman's blog at http://undhockey.areavoices.com/ : Sad about Mantha; not surprised about Voltin; now, still wondering about Rowe. If Rowe doesn't get a shot, he has no one to blame but himself. UND will have, I think, 6 senior forwards on the roster next season. That, together with a possible "one and done" situation with N. Schmaltz, means there are going to be a ton of forward positions open next fall. You figure Yon, Gardner, Gersich and Wilkie come in, and maybe Cakebread. Clearly a team with an open spot or two. As a 21 year old with a ton of time in the juniors, Rowe should have no excuses. I also kind of like how old some of these "kids" are as they hit campus. Poolman, Olson and Simonson are all 21 already, and haven't played a game. Rowe would be 21 before he gets here. Cam Johnson turns 21 next summer. There have been some eastern teams in recent years who have had a lot of success using less heralded recruits who are 25 by the time they are seniors. Plus, it has two side benefits. It aggravates rodent fans to the east, and reduces the risk of those pesky underage drinking issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozen4sioux Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Not a surprise but more info on the Mantha thought process. https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/jrhockey-buzzing-the-net/nhl-draft-tracker-ryan-mantha-indiana-ice-154518283.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Sounds like we need a new thread for "semi-committed" recruits or "committed recruits who will more than likely change their mind"... Which reminds me...anyone else happy that Brendan Lemieux didn't wind up in a Sioux jersey? Yea, 27 goals for the Barrie Colts in the OHL would have been useful, but 145 PM's in 65 games? Yikes. Further proving he's a chip of the old block... If I was on the coaching staff, I would pull his scholarship offer and give it to someone that wants to make a commitment to the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willythekid Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 http://www.sbnation....snhl-draft-2014 Schmaltz picked by Chicago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I agree with you gooon. Pull this jokers scholly and give to a boy that's comittes to playing fighting Sioux hockey. Not old time Und hockey Old time Sioux hockey Next up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissSioux85 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman had some nice things to say about UND's program Bowman was pleased that Schmaltz will be taking the same development route as his captain. “It worked out pretty good for Jonathan Toews,” Bowman said of playing at UND. “They’ve been a great college program for a while. Being in that conference and playing against top teams, he’s going to learn quickly to adjust to that. He’ll be playing against men. I think that’s great. It’s going to give him a chance to face top competition and we’re excited for that.” http://www.grandforksherald.com/content/nhl-draft-und-commit-schmaltz-selected-blackhawks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 Great spot for nick! Big time talent. Round 2-7 starts in a hour or so. Should a few more drafted. Mantha technically but doubt he plays college Poganski(St. Cloud/UND 14') Gersich (Chaska/holyfamily, brottens nephew/UND 15') Late round possibilities future sioux Gardner Yon Wilkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 Poganski 110th pick by st Louis - 4th round Mantha did go to NYR 104th pick - 4th round Gersich 134 to Washington - 5th rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csonked Out Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Poganski 110th pick by st Louis - 4th round Mantha did go to NYR 104th pick - 4th round Gersich 134 to Washington - 5th rd Mantha is gone, NYR has a strong preference for the CHL for some odd reason. Oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 Mantha is gone, NYR has a strong preference for the CHL for some odd reason. Oh well They do but they also have stepan and Kristo and others as Kreider so it's not all MJ guys. Just happens to be ours that bail ha. NHL owns CHL teams so there will always be stronger connection with some organizations. A few teams seem to lean the college route if not then 50/50 He has been gone for a while School isn't for him oh well is right! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Mantha is gone, NYR has a strong preference for the CHL for some odd reason. Oh well You're wrong. I don't believe the NYR have a strong preference for the CHL over the NCAA. I doubt his decision had nothing to do with the Rangers putting any pressure on him. I suspect he'd prefer to be at UND but sometimes it just can't work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux24/7 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I doubt his decision had nothing to do with the Rangers putting any pressure on him. So you're saying his decision had something to do with the Rangers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 You're wrong. I don't believe the NYR have a strong preference for the CHL over the NCAA. I doubt his decision had nothing to do with the Rangers putting any pressure on him. I suspect he'd prefer to be at UND but sometimes it just can't work out. If he preferred to be at UND he would be at UND. Most knew when he said he would let whatever team drafted him decide his next step that it was just a convenient way for him to say he was going to the CHL. I agree with what others have already said and that is as soon as he was wavering on his commitment his scholarship offer shoulda been pulled and I wouldn't be surprised if it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 So you're saying his decision had something to do with the Rangers? Sorry about that. I meant to say I doubt his decision had anything to do with the Rangers putting pressure on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 If he preferred to be at UND he would be at UND. No he wouldn't. There are a lot of hockey players who would prefer to be at UND but their not. There are a lot of hockey players that would prefer to be at Boston College, Michigan or Wisconsin, but their not. Just because a player would prefer to be at any of these schools doesn't mean he will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissSioux85 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Shane Gersich presser and interview from the draft http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/shane-gersich-one-on-one-from-the-nhl-draft-6-28-14 http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/shane-gersich-press-conference-at-the-nhl-draft-6-28-14 Austin Poganski presser http://video.blues.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=782&id=627138&lang=en Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 No he wouldn't. There are a lot of hockey players who would prefer to be at UND but their not. There are a lot of hockey players that would prefer to be at Boston College, Michigan or Wisconsin, but their not. Just because a player would prefer to be at any of these schools doesn't mean he will be. Yes he would since he had a scholarship offer and had committed. Yeah there are a lot of hockey players who would like to be at certain schools and they're not but the reason for that is usually that they don't have an offer to that school. Whether Mantha thought there was a better option or not is up to him but if he really wanted to he could have been at UND for the 15-16 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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