SiouxScore Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Recruit Max Gerlach has signed with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the WHLhttp://www.tigershockey.com/article/tigers-sign-gerlach Never really thought of Gerlach as much of a risk to go the WHL believe when he committed he had said he was a big fan of Sioux hockey and always dreamed of playing for UND. Not sure how true it actually is but seems to me kids outside our traditional recruiting areas are a lot bigger risk of bolting for the CHL. Gerlach from Texas, Miller from Ohio, Koules from California, and Mantha from Michigan to name some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozen4sioux Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Is this accurate now, am I missing anybody? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snova4 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Recruit Max Gerlach has signed with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the WHL http://www.tigershockey.com/article/tigers-sign-gerlach I'm not very familiar with all the Canadian leagues. Which are the ones that end someone's eligibility, and which ones are they still good to go the NCAA route? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I'm not very familiar with all the Canadian leagues. Which are the ones that end someone's eligibility, and which ones are they still good to go the NCAA route? WHL, OHL, and QMJHL end a player eligibility. BCHL, AJHL, SJHL, MJHL, SIJHL, NOJHL, OJHL, CCHL, QJHL and MHL doesn't end a players eligibility. The NCAA might as well end the stupid rule against players that play major juniors since players can be paid in the NCAA now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snova4 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 WHL, OHL, and QMJHL end a player eligibility. BCHL, AJHL, SJHL, MJHL, SIJHL, NOJHL, OJHL, CCHL, QJHL and MHL doesn't end a players eligibility. The NCAA might as well end the stupid rule against players that play major juniors since players can be paid in the NCAA now. Thank you! If you don't follow the Canadian side of it, it's hard to keep track of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Thank you! If you don't follow the Canadian side of it, it's hard to keep track of. There is the GTHL (Greater Toronto Hockey League) and LHJ AAAQ. They're like the HPHL and Tier 1 AAA Elite League in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Is this accurate now, am I missing anybody? Always kind of a guess as to when certain guys will come in but looks to me like you have all the current commits listed there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 We'll fill gerlach's spot. He is slick but he isn't high end. Somewhat shocked though, he doesn't project to be a first rounder or anything. His parents are probably pushing his "development". Some chl scouts filled their heads with bs. Hopefully this kid has something extra that gets him to the show. Sort of a salty post I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 We'll fill gerlach's spot. He is slick but he isn't high end. Somewhat shocked though, he doesn't project to be a first rounder or anything. His parents are probably pushing his "development". Some chl scouts filled their heads with bs. Hopefully this kid has something extra that gets him to the show. Sort of a salty post I know. I don't think it's salty. And I agree with your points. I think he would have been a good college player, but not great. It's not comparable to when we lost Miller to the Canadian Juniors... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxkid12 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Never really thought of Gerlach as much of a risk to go the WHL believe when he committed he had said he was a big fan of Sioux hockey and always dreamed of playing for UND. Not sure how true it actually is but seems to me kids outside our traditional recruiting areas are a lot bigger risk of bolting for the CHL. Gerlach from Texas, Miller from Ohio, Koules from California, and Mantha from Michigan to name some. Anyone think that it had something to do with Hak leaving? Maybe some dumb CHL scouts filled his and his parents heads that Berry isn't as good of a coach as Hak because he had his shot in the NHL and couldn't handle it. Not saying any of that is true but you never know with those slimy scouts in the CHL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Anyone think that it had something to do with Hak leaving? Maybe some dumb CHL scouts filled his and his parents heads that Berry isn't as good of a coach as Hak because he had his shot in the NHL and couldn't handle it. Not saying any of that is true but you never know with those slimy scouts in the CHL... I don't think it had much to do with Hak leaving...Bubs is a very solid coach and is well respected. This kid is from Dallas, his parents probably got an earful from some CHL scout about the upside of the CHL and that is the route he's taking. The "fast track". His parents aren't "in the know" I'm guessing. What is telling is that many former hockey guys push the college route, unless their kids are phenoms early, because they know the business and know how important getting a degree is. I think the CHL are great leagues however there is a significant amount of risk going there too. Only the elite should be playing in the CHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Exiled One Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 The NCAA might as well end the stupid rule against players that play major juniors since players can be paid in the NCAA now. That wasn't the big issue. The issue was that players can be under NHL contract and be "sent down" to the CHL, which essentially makes it a minor league feeder to the NHL. Basically, it's a poor paying AHL with an upper age limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxkid12 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I don't think it had much to do with Hak leaving...Bubs is a very solid coach and is well respected. This kid is from Dallas, his parents probably got an earful from some CHL scout about the upside of the CHL and that is the route he's taking. The "fast track". His parents aren't "in the know" I'm guessing. What is telling is that many former hockey guys push the college route, unless their kids are phenoms early, because they know the business and know how important getting a degree is. I think the CHL are great leagues however there is a significant amount of risk going there too. Only the elite should be playing in the CHL. We know that Hak leaving wasn't going to be a big deal with Bubs as the coach but does a recruits parents? All they see is Hak leaving for the pros and now that might set his development back. Then these CHL scouts come in and play off of that which will get the player and his parents questioning where he should go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 We know that Hak leaving wasn't going to be a big deal with Bubs as the coach but does a recruits parents? All they see is Hak leaving for the pros and now that might set his development back. Then these CHL scouts come in and play off of that which will get the player and his parents questioning where he should go. Potentially, yes. Real hockey parents will understand who Bubs is though. But to your point, you are probably right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 We know that Hak leaving wasn't going to be a big deal with Bubs as the coach but does a recruits parents? All they see is Hak leaving for the pros and now that might set his development back. Then these CHL scouts come in and play off of that which will get the player and his parents questioning where he should go. Berry was more involved with recruiting than Hak, the assistants do more of the real recruiting. The parents probably know Berry and Dane Jackson better than they know Hak. One of the other recruits said that Berry getting the job was the main reason for staying committed to UND when Hak left, he was very comfortable with Berry and Dane. I would guess that most of the recruits feel the same way, so the change in coaches probably isn't a factor in his decision to play in Canada. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Wouldn't read into that much if at all as every few years a kid or two bails. Kid changed his mid big deal. None of us know his situation overall. Not sure why some get so emotionaly invested in kids who aren't even on campus yet or even care and bash them when they choose the dub. Last minute bailing like miller is a different story completely but still oh well. Hak and company(now berry) knew for the most part who could be risks and you have seen the recruiting change at UND drastically the last 3-4 years. Almost local/minny kids will fill the roster this year and the next few. Some kids never make it to UND because they peak at 16/17 after a commitment and flatten out. UND will put the writing on the wall for said players basically sayiing proably best to open the recruiting again. So it goes both ways to an extent. Go North Dakota North Stars!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxkid12 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I hope they go with North Stars, Lou Nanne is going to piss and moan even more! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snova4 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I hope they go with North Stars, Lou Nanne is going to piss and moan even more! That is possibly the worst one in my opinion. People already think Fargo is in Minnesota, why would we name our flagship program after Minnesota, the North Star State? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 That is possibly the worst one in my opinion. People already think Fargo is in Minnesota, why would we name our flagship program after Minnesota, the North Star State? ... but maybe we can differentiate by calling ourselves the University of North Dakota Northern North Stars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozen4sioux Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 ... but maybe we can differentiate by calling ourselves the University of North Dakota Northern North Stars!......need to ad an. ......"Of the Nooorth!"...on the end of that , Like the Acme electric radio ads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxkid12 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 That is possibly the worst one in my opinion. People already think Fargo is in Minnesota, why would we name our flagship program after Minnesota, the North Star State? I agree that it isn't that great of a name but I just want that boob (Nanne) to get his undies all in a bunch. Just like when Parise spurned him and his little buddy during their visit to Shattuck to try and get Parise to play at the UofM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snova4 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I agree that it isn't that great of a name but I just want that boob (Nanne) to get his undies all in a bunch. Just like when Parise spurned him and his little buddy during their visit to Shattuck to try and get Parise to play at the UofM. Ha. I understand the sentiment, I just don't want a lifetime of being associated with that State for a moment of entertainment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Ugh no more nickname talk in here.... I was so excited to this topic pop up in hopes of seeing talk that didn't want to gouge my eyes out... but alas. *eyes gouged* lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan512 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I agree that it isn't that great of a name but I just want that boob (Nanne) to get his undies all in a bunch. Just like when Parise spurned him and his little buddy during their visit to Shattuck to try and get Parise to play at the UofM. I have to say, I was not a fan of Nanne for a while, especially with trying to lure Parise away, after committing to UND, but I have warmed up to him a little bit with listening to him talk on KFAN, and if you ever want top notch hockey talk, listen to Nanne and Phil Esposito talk about old time hockey when they are on Barreiro on KFAN. That is fun hockey talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb1 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 UND may have just landed Tyson Jost from the BCHL. If confirmed this is great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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