The Exiled One Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 exile may be able to answer this but what happened to Bryce Ravndalen a ex-warroad player with fargo as i see hes now playing in the nahl? im guessing he didnt cut it for dean in fargo. is he signed with scsu or do you think they will pull the offer? seems like a backwards move for him before going to college. If I hadn't checked in about the Dell commitment I probably never would have noticed this post! Yes, Blais cut Ravndalen. Yes, Bryce has signed an LOI. Of course, that doesn't keep a college from recinding the scholarship. I really don't think his scholarship will be yanked though. I think Ravndalen will likely end up in the USHL next season as an overager, then on to the Huskies in 2010. There's still a chance he'll prove moderately productive in the long run, but it's looking like this may have been a gamble that didn't pan out. As for recruits that the Sioux and the Huskies could be fighting over, I think Olsen could be a target for both, though I don't have any info on that. From Roseau, Knochenmus is probably a better prospect than Landman was. From Warroad, Hebel is the one to keep an eye on. I don't think there's anybody in St. Cloud's back yard that the Sioux would want to snipe, but Useldinger from EGF is a player I'm going to watch. The Gophers have probably given up on a few metro players that could potentially fit in at SCSU or UND (Faust from Bloomington-Jefferson, Prochno from Minnetonka, Palmquist from South St. Paul, Horgan from Mound Westonka, Reilly from Holy Angels, and Schmitz from Centennial are a few names that come to mind). I can't think of any players from the AJHL, BCHL, MJHL, or SJHL that are easily identifiable as targets for both UND and SCSU. And, even though our 2009 class looks good, I'm kind of dissappointed that SCSU hasn't landed an NTDP player since Mosey. Next season, we'll have 3 Californians on the team (Eddy, Lasch, and Volpei). I really wish that was a good reason for Etem, Nieto, or Grimaldi to consider the Huskies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Exiled One Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 So we are competing with the Rangers, DU and BU. Yikes. ...and whichever NHL team drafts him!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 ...and whichever NHL team drafts him!! exactly....ive heard und is a very very long shot but who knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn-O Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 exactly....ive heard und is a very very long shot but who knows In the unlikely event that he picks the college route, is there a frontrunner? BU? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Exiled One Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 In the unlikely event that he picks the college route, is there a frontrunner? BU? I've heard that Morin doesn't have the best academics. This is not a knock (because SCSU has even lower standards), but I would think that helps UND's cause. DU is pretty tough academically, BU is right up there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxhockey78 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Maybe he's waiting until April because he wants to check out UND while he's in Fargo for the U-18 tourney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Schwartz Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I've heard that Morin doesn't have the best academics. This is not a knock (because SCSU has even lower standards), but I would think that helps UND's cause. DU is pretty tough academically, BU is right up there too. If Gerbe got into BC, then they can find a way to get Morin into BU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31-9 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 If Gerbe got into BC, then they can find a way to get Morin into BU. BC let Gerbe take the SAT's with no time limit, that's not an option for Morin. He doesn't seem the least academically inclined; I know he wouldn't make it through a semester at BU especially with the massive grade deflation or probably any tier I institution for that matter, but at least maybe he'd be talented enough to Bourque himself straight to the NHL if he loses eligibility. I really don't see how he goes the NCAA route, unless his parents are of the same mold as the Wilsons and Parises and Gilroys, but from that article it doesn't sound like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Forney update on the Sioux blog: One more note -- Tonight I talked to Michael Forney, who is in Indiana this weekend for the big Green Bay-Indiana showdown for first place. These are the two best teams in the USHL. Forney, the reigning offensive player of the week, leads Green Bay in scoring with 34 points in 32 games. He also leads the USHL in plus-minus with a plus-22 rating. Anyway, on to what you are probably wondering about: Forney said that nothing has been finalized or set in stone, but he's still planning and hoping to be in a Sioux jersey next season. For those interested in seeing him play, he'll be in Fargo next Friday and Saturday while the Sioux are off. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Ranger Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Forney update on the Sioux blog: Interesting. Heisenberg also updated his site and now has Forney listed as coming to North Dakota. I think this will be good as he is having a solid year in the USHL and more importantly is staying healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejm Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Heisenberg also updated his site and now has Forney listed as coming to North Dakota. I think this will be good as he is having a solid year in the USHL and more importantly is staying healthy. Well that'll make things a little crowded, huh? Good for Forney, though. The kid was snake-bitten and never got a real shot in GF. I might have to sneak a peak this weekend, although I hate the thought of patronizing the UP(yours Fargo) Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux_Hab-it Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Heisenberg also updated his site and now has Forney listed as coming to North Dakota. I think this will be good as he is having a solid year in the USHL and more importantly is staying healthy. It will be great to see a healthy and experienced Forney back in the lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Ranger Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Well that'll make things a little crowded, huh? I think this may leave only one forward spot open between three guys unless we bring in one more leaving us with 16 forwards meaning 4 will be in the stands each night. Also, would there be room for Olsen if he decided to come this way? I would suspect we would make room possibly having 8 D next year. Duncan-Kristo Miller-Cichy Martens-Bruneteau Kozek-Forney Watkins-Mattson,Knight or Rowney Finley-MacWilliam Jones-Gleason Walsky-Dell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxhockeyfan11 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I think this may leave only one forward spot open between three guys unless we bring in one more leaving us with 16 forwards meaning 4 will be in the stands each night. Also, would there be room for Olsen if he decided to come this way? I would suspect we would make room possibly having 8 D next year. Duncan-Kristo Miller-Cichy Martens-Bruneteau Kozek-Forney Watkins-Mattson,Knight or Rowney Finley-MacWilliam Jones-Gleason Walsky-Dell As much as I would love to see Danny Mattson here next year a year in juniors might be best for him and I believe Rowney and Knight might be able to be pushed back to 2010. There will not be four forwards in the stands next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickboy1956 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 As much as I would love to see Danny Mattson here next year a year in juniors might be best for him and I believe Rowney and Knight might be able to be pushed back to 2010. There will not be four forwards in the stands next year. If we need new 5 forwards next year, Mattson will come before Rowney/Knight, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxhockeyfan11 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 If we need new 5 forwards next year, Mattson will come before Rowney/Knight, IMO. According to Brad it would be either Mattson or Knight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Exiled One Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 If Mattson does come in, he WILL struggle. Straight from high school players struggle their freshman seasons in the WCHA... period. Still though, he can contribute somewhat, and it lets other high end prospects know that they won't be forced to play a year of juniors with the Sioux... that's an important recruiting tool. Here's who I show as SFHS (straight from high school) next season... Mattson - Sioux (maybe) Hanowski - SCSU Oliver - SCSU (maybe) DeLisle - Duloot Tardy - Duloot Pitlick - Mankato Budish - goofers (maybe) Leddy - goofers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 great on forney. this year in the ushl could do wonders for his game and health and confidence and cant wait to see him back in a sioux uniform! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 If we need new 5 forwards next year, Mattson will come before Rowney/Knight, IMO. it should be mattson or knight..ill lean to knight as well for now with no insider info. just a guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxhockeyfan11 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 If Mattson does come in, he WILL struggle. Straight from high school players struggle their freshman seasons in the WCHA... period. Still though, he can contribute somewhat, and it lets other high end prospects know that they won't be forced to play a year of juniors with the Sioux... that's an important recruiting tool. Here's who I show as SFHS (straight from high school) next season... Mattson - Sioux (maybe) Hanowski - SCSU Oliver - SCSU (maybe) DeLisle - Duloot Tardy - Duloot Pitlick - Mankato Budish - goofers (maybe) Leddy - goofers I agree he will struggle the games a different speed then it is in high school and a year in juniors could help him add to his frame to. I don't think he'll be a four year player for UND but I'd like to get his full ability for the amount of time he is here and I think a year in juniors would help him out a lot. AZSIOUX i'll also agree with Knight coming in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I agree he will struggle the games a different speed then it is in high school and a year in juniors could help him add to his frame to. I don't think he'll be a four year player for UND but I'd like to get his full ability for the amount of time he is here and I think a year in juniors would help him out a lot. AZSIOUX i'll also agree with Knight coming in. yeah i have been on the fence with mattson or knight but a buddy of mine also thinks it will be knight as of now. just hunches. either way mattson will be a hell of a player and the coaches will bring who they think will be ready to produce right away being mattson or knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxhockeyfan11 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 yeah i have been on the fence with mattson or knight but a buddy of mine also thinks it will be knight as of now. just hunches. either way mattson will be a hell of a player and the coaches will bring who they think will be ready to produce right away being mattson or knight In Hak We Trust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickboy1956 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 yeah i have been on the fence with mattson or knight but a buddy of mine also thinks it will be knight as of now. just hunches. either way mattson will be a hell of a player and the coaches will bring who they think will be ready to produce right away being mattson or knight Mattson will get drafted, likely >100. Knight probably not. That's a big leap in evaluation. It's probably moot anyway - we probably have 1 too many F this year anyway and will probably only bring in 4. If Vande leaves we will need a a 5th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Mattson will get drafted, likely >100. Knight probably not. That's a big leap in evaluation. It's probably moot anyway - we probably have 1 too many F this year anyway and will probably only bring in 4. If Vande leaves we will need a a 5th. with forney sounding like hes coming back i would like to see just 2 extra forwards instead of 3 but who knows what hak will do. the draft status isnt gona make the decision on who comes in unless you are a 1st round pick usually.maybe both play juniors as well as rowney and the 3 come in the next year. will be interesting to see what hak does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 In Hak We Trust I suppose he's earned that since he went against the "experts" here and brought Oshie in right from HS. For the record, this is one of the only times I'll refer to myself as an "expert". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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