COMMITTED UND Recruits

[siouxkid12]

Just now, scpa0305 said:

That there have been good players playing in the MJ? There’s been tons of great players that have played in that league. Many of the Manitoban Dub players played in the MJ before major juniors. 

No, my point is it doesn't matter where you play, scouts will find you. 

[petey23]

Fact of Life--Kids develop and reach their potential at different rates. 

I know of many players who while their game wasn't mature yet, they made mature decisions and did not let ego get in the way of the big picture.

for example sometimes it means choosing a team in the NAHL even though you had earned a spot in the USHL...spot as 6 or 7th d-man vs. top pair defenseman on #1 penalty kill and power play unit....which is better for your development?

 

[scpa0305]

Mac Swanson…USHL forward of the year yesterday…player of the year today. Huge accomplishments. Not sure why we aren’t talking  about him  

[brianvf]

59 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:

Mac Swanson…USHL forward of the year yesterday…player of the year today. Huge accomplishments. Not sure why we aren’t talking  about him  

UND leading scorer this upcoming year?

That said, I’d like to see nice jumps from OMac, Perron, and Berg next season. Those three could lead this team offensively. 

[burd]

Dustin Penner was a success story at Bottineau and beyond, but didn’t he fail several times to get on the roster of Manitoba junior teams?   I understand his late physical maturation partially explained his out-of-nowhere progress.

[scpa0305]

2 hours ago, brianvf said:

UND leading scorer this upcoming year?

That said, I’d like to see nice jumps from OMac, Perron, and Berg next season. Those three could lead this team offensively. 

I would be a bit shocked if Berg out produced this past year. Omac may do a bit better but having Blake on his wing was huge. Perron will make a huge jump next year.

[Sweethockey]

33 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:

I would be a bit shocked if Berg out produced this past year. Omac may do a bit better but having Blake on his wing was huge. Perron will make a huge jump next year.

James will be a force to deal with. Mac could have a really high ceiling with the right chemistry (line mates)

[UND85]

Dalton Andrew got 4 goals in game 1 at the Centennial Cup in Oakville Ontario playing for the Canadian championship. Score was 4-2.

[brianvf]

2 hours ago, Sweethockey said:

James will be a force to deal with. Mac could have a really high ceiling with the right chemistry (line mates)

Shoot forgot James in my list of players to make a nice step next season. Get him into the top 6 with some high end talent and he’ll shine. 

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

Coltyn Sanderson came from a similar league, earned a consistent role as a senior and scored one of my all time favorite goals against Michigan with the drop-tip. I hope to look back at this guy with a fond memory too.

[scpa0305]

12 hours ago, Sweethockey said:

James will be a force to deal with. Mac could have a really high ceiling with the right chemistry (line mates)

I’m actually thinking Strinden could have a solid year if given an offensive role.

[siouxweet]

14 hours ago, scpa0305 said:

I would be a bit shocked if Berg out produced this past year. Omac may do a bit better but having Blake on his wing was huge. Perron will make a huge jump next year.

Maybe not having Blake will allow him to do more as his stick may see the puck more.

[Sweethockey]

5 hours ago, scpa0305 said:

I’m actually thinking Strinden could have a solid year if given an offensive role.

I believe that too. 

[brianvf]

 

[mn_sioux]

On 5/7/2024 at 10:22 AM, The Sicatoka said:

This guy is a Brandon MB native who's played in the Brandon or Winkler system since 2014. Seems to like to stay close to home. But what is Acadia U that UND "stole" him from per Elite Prospects? 
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/416924/dalton-andrew 

My guess: he's a project forward; likely the F14/15 this fall and see if he can develop. Guessing he has a hole in his game* that needs fixing at the NCAA level. And you can't teach 6'5" so there's that. 

*That's not an insult; when Mike Commodore got here he needed double-runner skates. But that got fixed. 

Looking more at this guy he certainly reminds me of Mike Prpich just a bit bigger version.

[Blackheart]

11 hours ago, mn_sioux said:

Looking more at this guy he certainly reminds me of Mike Prpich just a bit bigger version.

I'll be your Paukovich...

[brianvf]

12 hours ago, mn_sioux said:

Looking more at this guy he certainly reminds me of Mike Prpich just a bit bigger version.

You mean @mprpich?  

We need to get him posting again. 

[The Sicatoka]

Mike Prpich ( https://twitter.com/pirps19?lang=en ) and Quick Dick McDick (search YouTube) are how I stay in touch with Saskatchewan farm life. 

[brianvf]

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/und-recruit-leading-fargo-force-in-playoffs

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Mac Swanson had a brilliant regular season for the Fargo Force in the United States Hockey League.
He tallied 77 points in 55 games, tying Jackson Blake for the most by a UND recruit in the last 20 years.
He was named the USHL's Player of the Year and Forward of the Year while helping Fargo set a single-season wins record.

Swanson has been even better in the playoffs.
He has tallied 16 points in 10 playoff games, doubling all but one USHL player. The Force are one win away from their second Clark Cup in team history.

 

[brianvf]

Quite a season and postseason for Swanson.
He was named the Clark Cup MVP as well.
Can't wait to see what he can do this fall at UND!

 

[burd]

Sure, Berry can recruit elite scores; I only wish he knew how to get the grindah shot-blockers.   Sigh— I guess we’ll just have to settle for what we get.   

[Clark17]

On 5/7/2024 at 10:22 AM, The Sicatoka said:

This guy is a Brandon MB native who's played in the Brandon or Winkler system since 2014. Seems to like to stay close to home. But what is Acadia U that UND "stole" him from per Elite Prospects? 
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/416924/dalton-andrew 

My guess: he's a project forward; likely the F14/15 this fall and see if he can develop. Guessing he has a hole in his game* that needs fixing at the NCAA level. And you can't teach 6'5" so there's that. 

*That's not an insult; when Mike Commodore got here he needed double-runner skates. But that got fixed. 

You could say the same for Cole Smith who also came out of the MJ.  Sub-par NCAA skater to NHLer.  

[shep]

4 hours ago, burd said:

Sure, Berry can recruit elite scores; I only wish he knew how to get the grindah shot-blockers.   Sigh— I guess we’ll just have to settle for what we get.   

Didn't the team have the league leader in blocked shots or at least was high on the lise.

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

[Oldguy]

1 hour ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

Looks amazing.  Who do we pair him with to penetrate and finish?  Perhaps Wilkie & Kunz for some size & net-front?