Non-UND College Hockey 2025-26

[nascar99]

5 hours ago, brianvf said:

 

With the indication that Pridham is signing to turn pro, wonder what the Terriers do with his roster spot. Pridham would have been a nice middle 6 forward, but this allows them to really big game hunt over the summer. Wonder which of the unsigned, uncommitted CHLers that were just drafted have been pursued by Boston University.

[SJHovey]

12 hours ago, nascar99 said:

NIL, 2025 Frozen Four appearance, and I'd guess that Gadowsky is one helluva car salesmen with whatever pitch he's given some of their recent recruits

How does that pitch go, exactly?  "I've coached college hockey for 25 years (13 winning seasons, baby!!).  I'm a whole 6 games over .500.  I have one regular season title to my credit, but two conference tournament titles.  I've actually coached a team in the Frozen Four, but sadly, never in a national championship game.  Hop on the train."

Jeebus, the guy was 44-109-7 as a college hockey player.

12 seasons at Penn St. and his team has finished the regular season in the top half of the conference exactly twice.  Once was the 2019-20 covid regular season title, and the other was a third place finish out of six teams in 2015-16.

If I'm recruiting against PSU, I'm throwing those numbers out there and asking recruits, "how much money do they have to pay you to get used to losing?"

Or, maybe, "Come to Penn St.  You can be fourth player from our University to ever play in the NHL!!"

[Und Princess]

8 hours ago, brianvf said:

 

We better pick up the kid to join North Dakota!!!

[burd]

10 hours ago, NDinCO said:

I guess I'm just naive, but is NIL that big of a deal for him? He's gonna be a gazillionaire in a year or so.

Wouldn't he want just one memorable, entertaining college year in front of the best fans in the best rink, before he hits the 'big time'? 

Just wishful thinking I suppose. 

 

I tend to think that way as well, but remember that these kids are extremely competitive, always wanting to be best of class.   NIL is real money, but it is also perceived as evidence of class rank.  

[nascar99]

Nebraska Omaha loading up on former Dub, current USports players. Makes sense with their coaching staff's background.

 

[brianvf]

 

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

5 hours ago, brianvf said:

 

Was Berry canned before or after Boisvert's frat lawn fracas?

[brianvf]

1 minute ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

Was Berry canned before or after Boisvert's frat lawn fracas?

Before.
IIRC, the frat lawn incident happened and the very next day it was announced that Boisvert entered the portal.

[SiouxBoys]

5 hours ago, brianvf said:

 

It had been confirmed since Christmas he was leaving to BU. Using Berry as the excuse is fine, but it doesn't tell the entire story.

[scpa0305]

On 7/1/2025 at 8:07 AM, Und Princess said:

We better pick up the kid to join North Dakota!!!

Why?

[Und Princess]

3 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:

Why?

He's a really good player!!! @scpa0305

[nascar99]

Just now, Und Princess said:

He's a really good player!!! @scpa0305

He's signing pro & staying in junior

[scpa0305]

14 minutes ago, nascar99 said:

He's signing pro & staying in junior

Almost sounded as though BU kind of wanted to go in a different direction. He doesn’t appear to be a world beater.

[scpa0305]

38 minutes ago, Und Princess said:

He's a really good player!!! @scpa0305

Really ok I’ve never heard too much about him…numbers don’t overly wow me

[nascar99]

23 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:

Really ok I’ve never heard too much about him…numbers don’t overly wow me

Guys like Pridham are typically solid 2-3 year NCAA producers that make your 2nd or 3rd line really good if your team is a contender like Boston University is