COMMITTED UND Recruits

[siouxforce19]

1 hour ago, brianvf said:

Another "move" for a committed recruit. 
Simpson had a 1-2--3 line in 14 games with Tri-City so far this season:

 

This was heavily hinted at for a while. Just didn’t get official confirmation until today. To me, it didn’t seem like he wasn’t playing much at Tri City. 4th line minutes. Makes sense to play the high school season at Shakopee, get more ice time, and return to Tri City once the high school season is over. Which I’m guessing is the plan since he’s still on Tri City’s roster. 

[scpa0305]

15 hours ago, dustnyou said:

Came across this on x … 

Whoa…his dads a hockey guy. Guessing he forced it. The BC (especially playing in Penticton with such a stacked team) won’t push him very much at all, as he’s really old. It will be interesting to see how he comes in. I just wouldn’t look too much into the numbers because im assuming he’ll put up giant numbers. But again, Penticton is so much better than the other teams, not a ton of parity in the BC.

[brianvf]

 

[Esoteric]

On 11/22/2023 at 8:10 AM, scpa0305 said:

Whoa…his dads a hockey guy. Guessing he forced it. The BC (especially playing in Penticton with such a stacked team) won’t push him very much at all, as he’s really old. It will be interesting to see how he comes in. I just wouldn’t look too much into the numbers because im assuming he’ll put up giant numbers. But again, Penticton is so much better than the other teams, not a ton of parity in the BC.

Should be interesting to see how the rest of this year goes for this young man.  This may be an interesting stop on his hockey career.

[Kevin G]

Andrew Strathmann named USHL defenseman of the week for Nov. 20-26.

[brianvf]

Updated stats thru 11/26:

USHL (Forwards)

• Croal (Muskegon) - '03: 16gp - 5g/13a
• Panzer (Sioux Falls) - '04: 20gp - 5g/8a
• Slipec (Chicago) - '05: 13gp - 1g/4a
• Klee (Muskegon) - '05: 20gp - 5g/8a
• Swanson (Fargo) - '06: 19gp - 6g/16a
• Boisvert (Muskegon) - '06: 20gp - 13g/7a
• O'Neill (NTDP U17) - '07: 19gp - 2g/4a

USHL (Defenseman)

• Jubenvill (Dubuque) - '03: 20gp - 5g/5a
• Strathmann (Youngstown) - '05: 15gp - 4g/12a
• McInnis (Waterloo) - '06: 18gp - 0g/1a
• Emery (NTDP U18) - '06: 20gp - 0g/5a
• Laurila (NTDP U18) - '06: 20gp - 2g/1a

USHL (Goalies)

• Heil (Sioux Falls) - '06: 11gp - .864/3.62 (5-6)

Other

• Pilgrim - MN HS - '06: 2gp - 3g/1a
• Zellers - SSM - '06: 23gp - 23g/20a
• Schultz - MN HS - '06: 2gp - 1g/0a
• Littler - BCHL - '04: 1gp - 0g/0a
• Simpson - MN HS - '07: 2gp - 4g/2a

[brianvf]

Updated stats thru 12/4:

USHL (Forwards)

• Croal (Muskegon) - '03: 18gp - 7g/13a
• Panzer (Sioux Falls) - '04: 22gp - 6g/9a
• Slipec (Chicago) - '05: 16gp - 1g/4a
• Klee (Muskegon) - '05: 22gp - 6g/8a
• Swanson (Fargo) - '06: 21gp - 7g/19a
• Boisvert (Muskegon) - '06: 22gp - 13g/8a
• O'Neill (NTDP U17) - '07: 21gp - 2g/4a

USHL (Defenseman)

• Jubenvill (Dubuque) - '03: 22gp - 5g/5a
• Strathmann (Youngstown) - '05: 17gp - 5g/13a
• McInnis (Waterloo) - '06: 20gp - 0g/2a
• Emery (NTDP U18) - '06: 22gp - 0g/5a
• Laurila (NTDP U18) - '06: 22gp - 2g/1a

USHL (Goalies)

• Heil (Sioux Falls) - '06: 11gp - .864/3.62 (5-6)

Other

• Pilgrim - MN HS - '06: 4gp - 3g/5a
• Zellers - SSM - '06: 25gp - 24g/24a
• Schultz - MN HS - '06: 4gp - 2g/2a
• Littler - BCHL - '04: 4gp - 0g/4a
• Simpson - MN HS - '07: 4gp - 6g/5a

[brianvf]

Swanson with a great start to his World Jr A Challenge tourney...3 assists, all primary against Slovakia today.
James Reeder got the goals on all three assists...a DU commit...let's get Berry to have him swap his commitment, as those two obviously have chemistry already. 

[brianvf]

Updated stats thru 12/11:

USHL (Forwards)

• Croal (Muskegon) - '03: 20gp - 8g/13a
• Panzer (Sioux Falls) - '04: 25gp - 7g/9a
• Slipec (Chicago) - '05: 18gp - 1g/4a
• Klee (Muskegon) - '05: 24gp - 7g/9a
• Swanson (Fargo) - '06: 21gp - 7g/19a
• Boisvert (Muskegon) - '06: 24gp - 14g/9a
• O'Neill (NTDP U17) - '07: 21gp - 2g/4a

USHL (Defenseman)

• Jubenvill (Dubuque) - '03: 24gp - 5g/5a
• Strathmann (Youngstown) - '05: 17gp - 5g/13a
• McInnis (Waterloo) - '06: 20gp - 0g/2a
• Emery (NTDP U18) - '06: 24gp - 0g/6a
• Laurila (NTDP U18) - '06: 24gp - 2g/4a

USHL (Goalies)

• Heil (Sioux Falls) - '06: 11gp - .864/3.62 (5-6)

Other

• Pilgrim - MN HS - '06: 6gp - 8g/9a
• Zellers - SSM - '06: 27gp - 26g/26a
• Schultz - MN HS - '06: 5gp - 2g/3a
• Littler - BCHL - '04: 7gp - 1g/5a
• Simpson - MN HS - '07: 7gp - 13g/6a

[burd]

Heil struggling a little?

[The Sicatoka]

16 minutes ago, burd said:

Heil struggling a little?

17 y/o goalies in the USHL tend to.

[brianvf]

Swanson continues strong play at the World Jr A Challenge:

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UND recruit Mac Swanson is lighting it up at the World Junior A Challenge in Nova Scotia.

The forward, who plays for the Fargo Force, is tied as the tournament's leading scorer with seven points in three games. He had two goals and an assist in a 5-1 win over Canada West on Thursday. Swanson was named the player of the game.

UND defenseman commit Andrew Strathmann and goalie commit Caleb Heil also are on Team USA.

Warroad's Hampton Slukynsky, a goalie committed to Northern Michigan, has been strong for the Americans, posting a .903 save percentage and a 2.00 goals-against average in three starts.

The team is coached by former UND captain Matt Smaby.

 

[SuhakiYeahYeah]

[scpa0305]

20 hours ago, SuhakiYeahYeah said:

They pulled one of his assists yesterday…his was was 9. All in all however, great showing for him. I really hope he gets drafted. Top round talent, but he’s as small as they come. 

[brianvf]

Updated stats thru 12/18:

USHL (Forwards)

• Croal (Muskegon) - '03: 22gp - 9g/14a
• Panzer (Sioux Falls) - '04: 27gp - 7g/10a
• Slipec (Chicago) - '05: 19gp - 1g/4a
• Klee (Muskegon) - '05: 26gp - 8g/10a
• Swanson (Fargo) - '06: 21gp - 7g/19a
• Boisvert (Muskegon) - '06: 26gp - 14g/10a
• O'Neill (NTDP U17) - '07: 25gp - 3g/7a

USHL (Defenseman)

• Jubenvill (Dubuque) - '03: 26gp - 5g/5a
• Strathmann (Youngstown) - '05: 17gp - 5g/13a
• McInnis (Waterloo) - '06: 24gp - 0g/2a
• Emery (NTDP U18) - '06: 27gp - 0g/8a
• Laurila (NTDP U18) - '06: 27gp - 2g/4a

USHL (Goalies)

• Heil (Sioux Falls) - '06: 11gp - .864/3.62 (5-6)

Other

• Pilgrim - MN HS - '06: 7gp - 9g/10a
• Zellers - SSM - '06: 29gp - 28g/27a
• Schultz - MN HS - '06: 6gp - 4g/4a
• Littler - BCHL - '04: 9gp - 3g/6a
• Simpson - MN HS - '07: 9gp - 13g/10a

[brianvf]

 

[Wilbur]

12 hours ago, brianvf said:

 

If you're East Grand you wonder about your d man going down the wall with the Pilgrim line on the ice.  The forward did cover but as soon as the puck was loose Pilgrim was gone. 

[Kevin G]

Thoughts about our commits so far this season? Is anyone well above or below expectations? I’ll hang up and listen. 

[scpa0305]

On 12/23/2023 at 3:07 PM, Kevin G said:

Thoughts about our commits so far this season? Is anyone well above or below expectations? I’ll hang up and listen. 

I can’t think of anyone exceeding expectations…most are doing fine. There are a couple that seem to be struggling at the junior level again.

[Scratch]

From the few USHL games I've watched, I'd say Emery is improving the most quickly. He could be our best defensive D his freshman year. Gap control is really good, doesnt hit but with his size and how the nchc treated kleven that might be a good thing. Other than potentially Strathmann, the 03-05 group doesn't appear likely to have any gamebreakers at any position. 

I was more hopeful Boisvert would be an instant impact player going into this year than after watching a few games. Despite his great hands and wristshot, at his size and without notable speed he might be stymied his freshman year like perron has been. 

The HS guys seem to have been labeled to have lots of potential, but I don't know enough to be able to tell just how good they are when their competition is so variable.

[scpa0305]

K McCinnis to the AJHL. Great for his development, USHL seemed to be a bit much for him. He’s young though. Also coming off a bad injury last year. It’s his draft year so heading north and having some success is huge for him.

[brianvf]

3 hours ago, scpa0305 said:

K McCinnis to the AJHL. Great for his development, USHL seemed to be a bit much for him. He’s young though. Also coming off a bad injury last year. It’s his draft year so heading north and having some success is huge for him.

Hopefully he can get some confidence and get back on track.  I remember he was pretty highly touted when he committed.

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UND defenseman commit Keith McInnis will play the rest of this season for the Brooks Bandits in the Alberta Junior Hockey League.

McInnis had been playing for Waterloo in the United States Hockey League.

He struggled to get traction after missing almost all of last season with an injury. McInnis had two assists in 24 games this season.

 

[stoneySIOUX]

Five of our guys are rostered on the two teams for the USA Hockey All-American Game in January

Blue:

Mac Swanson
Sacha Boisvert
Caleb Heil

White:

EJ Emery
Sam Laurila

Good stuff all around!

[brianvf]

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Some notable USHL nights:
Cody Croal 1-2--3 (eight points in last five games)
Mac Swanson 1-2--3
Sacha Boisvert 1-1--2
GF native Bauer Berry (uncommitted) 1-1--2.

 

[brianvf]

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/future-und-defensemen-e-j-emery-sam-laurila-get-first-ralph-engelstad-arena-experience

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“They were good. I thought they defended well,” Berry said of Emery and Laurila. “They're getting a lot of experience, too, as they go here. They're playing a lot of NCAA teams, a lot of USHL teams. Their growth and development over the last couple of years has been really good.”

At the end of the game in the handshake line, Berry had an extended conversation with Emery.

“He said I played good,” Emery said, “and he's excited to have me next year.”