UND99 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Poolman sounds like a hell of a player as well! Is the younger Poolman a F or D? Are Bowen poolman and all those EGF kids all still there or did any go to juniors? Thanks sorry to get off track a bit but just curious Gropp could be Johnny Toews good Tucker Poolman may very well be the preseason front runner for USHL D-man of the Year. Colton is a d-man for EGF, and as far as I know all the underclassmen for EGF (Bowen, Poolman, the Lovens, Tweten, Eades, Ausmus, etc.) are returning to play high school. There's also one more Poolman coming through the system. Mason is a bit younger (2002 BY), but he too is a good player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choyt3 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 There's also one more Poolman coming through the system. Mason is a bit younger (2002 BY), but he too is a good player. A squirt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Obviously not saying he's that good right now or on exact path that Johnny was just seems to be a special player! Hope he ends up on campus! Yes Toews was once a generation and even more rare for college with major juniors knocking on your door daily Gropp seems to have great size as well. Look forward to seeing him skate in the Ralph Gropp had actually been pretty quiet for several games before scoring last night, and in the offensive BCHL, I was wondering what was going on. Max Coatta has been Penticton's best scorer lately. If Gropp doesn't put up big numbers in the BCHL this year, I could see him being held off another year since there are so many high-end forwards ready to come in next year, depending on how they perform this year. Now if they think they might lose him to Major Junior if he can't come in next year -- well, I think you find a way to make room for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND99 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 A squirt? Squirt last season, 1st year pee wee this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Squirt last season, 1st year pee wee this season. Sign him now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissSioux85 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Article on Poganski and Wilkie http://www.kearneyhub.com/sports/storm/duo-brings-past-present-future-bond-to-storm/article_691a5669-4b9d-5851-8d1d-adae349976cc.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Gropp had actually been pretty quiet for several games before scoring last night, and in the offensive BCHL, I was wondering what was going on. Max Coatta has been Penticton's best scorer lately. If Gropp doesn't put up big numbers in the BCHL this year, I could see him being held off another year since there are so many high-end forwards ready to come in next year, depending on how they perform this year. Now if they think they might lose him to Major Junior if he can't come in next year -- well, I think you find a way to make room for him. Gropp is only 2 points behind Coatta and it's only 7 games into the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Gropp is only 2 points behind Coatta and it's only 7 games into the season That is certainly true, but my point is that since opening weekend when he put up 4 points, Gropp hasn't exactly been lighting it up. That is fine, because he is younger than Coatta and most others, but it certainly makes the comparisons to Toews unwarranted. Gropp himself said he is uncomfortable with such comparisons. Let him make his own way. It seems whenever high expectations are placed on players at UND, some fans have expectations that are unreasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND99 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 That is certainly true, but my point is that since opening weekend when he put up 4 points, Gropp hasn't exactly been lighting it up. That is fine, because he is younger than Coatta and most others, but it certainly makes the comparisons to Toews unwarranted. Gropp himself said he is uncomfortable with such comparisons. Let him make his own way. It seems whenever high expectations are placed on players at UND, some fans have expectations that are unreasonable. Agreed. I love Gropp having watched him play numerous times (mostly prior to his commitment), but he is not a Toews-caliber recruit. That being said, he just turned 17 a couple weeks ago and he will be a very, very good player for UND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdebbies Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 A surefire way to be disappointed in almost any recruit, is to compare him to Toews. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND99 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 A surefire way to be disappointed in almost any recruit, is to compare him to Toews. Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 A surefire way to be disappointed in almost any recruit, is to compare him to Toews. Good point! I still think he comes in next year. Can't see him waiting. Was his family always pro college for those in the know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND99 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Good point! I still think he comes in next year. Can't see him waiting. Was his family always pro college for those in the know? His dad Brent played for CC, so the NCAA legacy is certainly there. I believe NCAA was always the preferred route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Charlie Pelnik got his first point of the season with an assist for Langley today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 Schmaltz with some more ink http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2013/09/27/top-american-prospects-to-watch-2014-nhl-draft/2883575/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 Gersich and schmaltz impress http://thescoutingreport.org/four-other-all-american-game-standouts http://thescoutingreport.org/milano-schmaltz-highlight-prospects-game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 Murphy, Ausmus and Tambellini mention http://unitedstatesofhockey.com/2013/10/02/college-hockey-preview-freshman-15-first-year-players-to-watch/ Per brads blog seems recruit Trevor Olson had a injury and is done for the season. I'm sure details will come out. Was just named captain for sioux city. Bummer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in Wisconsin Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I watched my first Gamblers game the other night, and sat right behind their bench (Schmaltz gave a curious look and nod upon seeing the Sioux jersey). No goals for Nick that night, but I noticed a few bursts of speed from him, and a couple dangles. I'll admit that I have very much the untrained eye, but his passes seemed to be the most accurate on the team, and he appeared to be an unselfish player. He took a few hard hits into the boards, and got up quickly; seemed tough for his size. When his coaches spoke on the bench, he listened intently, seemed very focused. All in all, it was a good game. There was even a fight which the refs let go, which was one of the high points of the night judging from the crowd reaction. Speed and skill wise, it seemed somewhere between high school and DIII hockey...am I right on this? I think the players are smaller in DIII, but faster and more skilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yzerman19 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 USHL is better skill than D3- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 6'4 215lb Pelnik (D) dropped the gloves in a 4-3 win this last weekend. He has 3 points (all assists) for the first place Langley Riverman. 2 of his 3 assists came Sunday in a 6-1 win where he was the 2nd star of the game. Good to see him get it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 Craig Button from TSN top 60 plus draft rankings 22. SCHMALTZ 52. GERSICH 55. POGANSKI 60. MANTHA http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=49649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Craig Button from TSN top 60 plus draft rankings 22. SCHMALTZ 52. GERSICH 55. POGANSKI 60. MANTHA http://www.tsn.ca/dr...ature/?id=49649 Kind of surprised that Jack Ramsey is at 28, but maybe his size and bloodlines has something to do with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Ranger Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Craig Button from TSN top 60 plus draft rankings 22. SCHMALTZ 52. GERSICH 55. POGANSKI 60. MANTHA http://www.tsn.ca/dr...ature/?id=49649 See #33. Don't forget at one-time he was part of next years talented recruiting class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforce19 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Kind of surprised that Jack Ramsey is at 28, but maybe his size and bloodlines has something to do with that. I've seen nothing spectacular out of the kid since he was a high school sophomore. I must be missing something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND99 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Potentially good news for Trevor Olson, who may not be out long term after all: http://siouxcityjournal.com/sports/hockey/amateur/musketeers/olson-status-improves-to-questionable-for-musketeers/article_808421ec-3631-5771-82f1-408bf04512e9.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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