Prospective Recruits

[siouxforeverbaby]

Walski?

walski is Aaron and grieco is Anthony. Brad Eidness, thank you to brianvf

[riders06]

Not saying Arnason is a D1 talent or not, but he did play better against Deichert head to head. Didn't Deichert give up 8 goals against Red River, or did he get pulled before that? He also wasn't that impressive at the state tournament. You certainly can't argue with Arnason's numbers. True he played for a very good team, but then again so did Deichert.

http://www.gfparks.org/ndaha/goalieleaders.html

Arnason was also the starting goalie that was on the festival team that won the national tournament. He has been looked at and contacted by two different WCHA schools.

[proudsioux]

really? what two teams?

[riders06]

really? what two teams?

Wisconsin and Denver. Rumor has it that someone representing Wisconsin was at either EDC or the State Tournament.

[Diggler]

Wisconsin and Denver. Rumor has it that someone representing Wisconsin was at either EDC or the State Tournament.

Look out WCHA!!!! With Bill Howard's guidance Arnason will be better than Tretiak!!!

[Goon]

Wisconsin and Denver. Rumor has it that someone representing Wisconsin was at either EDC or the State Tournament.

Rumor has it. No confirmation I would suppose. Again, people are dreaming here, I have nothing against the kid but he isn't going to play in Division one. I just don't see it happening. Lets see Walski isn't going to get a sniff and we are supposed to believe this kid is going to play at denver or wisconsin...

[riders06]

Rumor has it. No confirmation I would suppose. Again, people are dreaming here, I have nothing against the kid but he isn't going to play in Division one. I just don't see it happening. Lets see Walski isn't going to get a sniff and we are supposed to believe this kid is going to play at denver or wisconsin...

I heard it right from the horse's mouth so now what do you have to say.

[AZSIOUX]

I heard it right from the horse's mouth so now what do you have to say.

just funny , i love the horses mouth statement

[Goon]

I heard it right from the horse's mouth so now what do you have to say.

Ok, when he is actually wearing a Uniform of the said teams then come back and talk to us.

[Sioux_Hab-it]

I heard it right from the horse's mouth so now what do you have to say.

The famous Mr. Ed?

[Sioux]

The famous Mr. Ed?

im pretty sure mr. ed is dead. it must be another one.(jk riders )

[Chris]

"looked at" and "offered a scholarship are two vastly, vastly different things. Teams watch thousands of kids every year, but very few ever get offered a roster spot.

[tnt]

Ok, when he is actually wearing a Uniform of the said teams then come back and talk to us.

He said someone is looking at Arnason, nothing more. Someone asked a question regarding GF players, he responded.

[Sioux-per Villain]

I heard it right from the horse's mouth so now what do you have to say.

maybe you got the wrong end of the horse...

[Goon]

maybe you got the wrong end of the horse...

aHHHH, thats funny.

[USA Hockey]

If anyone wants to watch these, here are some videos of a few college prospects including Turris.

http://www.isshockey.com/videoarchive.asp

[sprig]

Interesting that Jacques Lamoureaux has successfully reapplied to the Air Force Academy, and will leave Northern Michigan for the Academy this fall.

Meanwhile, brother Mario has opened his recruitment and will probably be in the USHL this year (see Brad's blog).

[dagies]

Interesting that Jacques Lamoureaux has successfully reapplied to the Air Force Academy, and will leave Northern Michigan for the Academy this fall.

Meanwhile, brother Mario has opened his recruitment and will probably be in the USHL this year (see Brad's blog).

It's a great story for Jacques. Congratulations to him for not giving up.

[The Exiled One]

Two Minnesota HS kids that Sioux fans should keep a close eye on... Mike Fink and (The) Nick Mattson. File this under "semi-credible". Fink's commitment could come soon.

[Goon]

Two Minnesota HS kids that Sioux fans should keep a close eye on... Mike Fink and (The) Nick Mattson. File this under "semi-credible". Fink's commitment could come soon.

I also heard that the Young Yuso kid from INF is pretty damb good too. I believe his brother committed to the Goofers already.

[Sioux-per Villain]

Two Minnesota HS kids that Sioux fans should keep a close eye on... Mike Fink and (The) Nick Mattson. File this under "semi-credible". Fink's commitment could come soon.

What do you know about these players? Where are they from in particular?

Thanks

[USA Hockey]

Fink is from Hopkins and Mattson is from Chaska. Fink attended the NTDP tryout camp in March but I'm not sure if he's going to play for them or not. Mattson will be playing for the NTDP. Fink would be a 2009 recruit and Mattson a 2010. I believe Fink made a recruiting visit here and there are four schools in the WCHA (including us) that are interested in Mattson.

[AZSIOUX]

What do you know about these players? Where are they from in particular?

Thanks

mattson from chaska, will be a sophmore...another young one if so

mike fink, junior to be?? hopkins...

from the western blog

http://westerncollegehockey.blogspot.com/s...junior%20hockey

BLUE TEAM

Forwards

Sam Alfieri (Buffalo, NY - Shattuck St. Mary's U16)

Tyler Brickler (Riverwoods, Ill. - Chicago Mission U16)

Zach Budish (Edina, Minn. - Edina H.S.) we want this kid too!!

Jerry D'Amigo (Binghamton, N.Y. - Binghamton Jr. B Senators)

Ryan Daughtery (Allen, Texas - Dallas Alliance U16)

Michael Fink (Minnetonka, Minn. - Hopkins H.S.)

Tyler Maxwell (Redondo Beach, Calif. - LA Selects U16)

Nick Oliver (Roseau, Minn. - Roseau H.S.)

Tyler Pitlick (Centerville, Minn. Centennial H.S.)

Kenny Ryan (Franklin, Mich. - Honeybaked U16)

Zach Tatrn (Lower Burrell, Pa. - Pittsburgh Predators U16)

David Valek (unable to participate due to injury)

Steven Whitney (Reading, Mass. - Lawrence Academy)

Defense

Tyler Amburgey (Rowlett, Texas - Texas Attack U18)

Sam Calabrese (Park Ridge, Ill. - Team Illinois U18)

Richie Crowley (Canton, Mass. - Thayer Academy)

Cam Fowler (Northville, Mich. - Honeybaked U16)

Seth Helgeson (Faribault, Minn. - Fairabault H.S.)

Ben Hughes (Jacksonville, Fla. - Shattuck St. Mary's U16)

Paul Phillips (Darien, Ill. - Chicago Chill U18)

Brendan Rempel (Willington, Conn. - Pomfret School)

Philip Samuelsson (Scottsdale, Ariz. - PF Chang's U16 (Ariz.)

Goalies

Hudson Stremmel (Reno, Nev. - California Northstars U18)

Clay Witt (Brandon, Fla. - Boston Jr. Bruins)

Jeff Teglia (Bloomingdale, Ill. - Chicago Mission U16)

RED TEAM

Forwards

Kevin Lynch (Grosse Point Woods, Mich. - Honeybaked U16)

Ryan Bourque (Topsfield, Mass. - Cushing Academy)

Chris Brown (Flower Mound, Texas - Honeybaked U16)

Dakota Eveland (Anaheim, Calif. - LA Selects U16)

John Henrion (Holden, Mass. - Boston Jr. Bruins)

Jeremy Morin (Auburn, N.Y. - Syracuse Stars)

Cody Murphy (Highwood, Ill. - Team Illinois U18)

Kyle Palmieri (Montvale, N.J. - NJ Devils U16)

Drew Shore (Cherry Hills Village, Co. - Honeybaked U16)

A.J. Treais (unable to participate due to injury)

Ryan Walters (Rosemount, Minn. - St. Thomas Academy)

Matt White (McMurray, Pa. - Pittsburgh Hornets U16)

Joe Zarbo (Grand Island, N.Y. - Rochester Americans)

Defense

Bjorn Krupp (Atlanta, Ga. - TPH Thunder)

Nick Mattson (Chanhassen, Minn. - Chaska H.S.)

John Ramage (Chesterfield, Mo. - St. Louis Amateur Blues U18)

Nate Schmidt (St. Cloud, Minn. - St. Cloud Cathedral)

Beau Schmitz (Howell, Mich. - Belle Tire U16)

David Shields (Rochester, N.Y. - Rochester Jr. B Americans)

Brad Walch (Saginaw, Mich. - Honeybaked U16)

William Wrenn (Anchorage, Alaska - LA Selects U16)

Goalies

Joe Cannata (Wakefield, Mass. - Boston College H.S.)

Brandon Maxwell (Winter Park, Fla. - Cambridge Hawks Minor)

C.J. Motte (St. Clair, Mich. - Honeybaked U16)

It should be noted that Mike Fink, Seth Helgeson, and David Warsofsky are 1990 birthdates that are trying out for a spot on the U18 team next season.

This is going to be a very tough team to pick, as the 1991 class looks like a very deep year for USA Hockey. The competition for spots on the blueline should be especially intense.

I think it is interesting that there aren't a ton of Minnesota kids on the list, and I'd guess that not that many will make the team. Zach Budish would probably be considered a lock, but I think he'll be returning to Edina HS next year. Nate Schmidt is probably also another lock, but again, there are way more quality defenseman than spots available. Meanwhile, it definitely looks like a great year for kids playing in Michigan and California.

It will definitely be interesting to see which direction USA Hockey chooses to go in. I think it has the potential to be a very exciting group of kids.

[Goon]

RED TEAM

Defense

Bjorn Krupp (Atlanta, Ga. - TPH Thunder)

Is this a kid of Krupp from Germany that used to play for the Buffalo Sabres?

[Sioux]

Two Minnesota HS kids that Sioux fans should keep a close eye on... Mike Fink and (The) Nick Mattson. File this under "semi-credible". Fink's commitment could come soon.

do you know which schools it is between? and do you know if either is leaning? i understand if you dont answer, but someone had to ask. thanks