Sodbuster Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 I truly believe that Seth Jones is headed to the WHL. I have no inside information but I just won't believe he'll go to the NCAA until he suits up. I wish he would just decide one way or the other. Quote
siouxforce19 Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Does anybody know anything about luke voltin...? I really hope he doesn't end up playing for north dakota, kid went to my elementary school and from what ive heard from some highschool classmates he's a screw up. He got kicked off the US team. Well aren't you being a tad judgmental here? Nice job. He's 16 for crying out loud. Lots of kids are screwed up at that age. Quote
MissSioux85 Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Jones will be in town this weekend. He tweeted: leaving tomorrow after school to take my official visit to UND this Friday. Really excited to see everything! Quote
Dolphinswin Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Well aren't you being a tad judgmental here? Nice job. He's 16 for crying out loud. Lots of kids are screwed up at that age. maybe I am being to judgmental, but being 17 and heard the stories from many of my highschool friends on the hockey team, they say he's got problems. Don't get kicked off a US hockey team.. that really says something about your attitude. Quote
Let'sGoHawks! Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Jones will be in town this weekend. He tweeted: Good to hear, crowd should be into it, weather will be nice, supposed to be in 50s this weekend! Quote
Sodbuster Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Good to hear, crowd should be into it, weather will be nice, supposed to be in 50s this weekend! Mr. Jones, if you're reading this, weather in the 50s is typical winter weather for ND. 4 Quote
ticklethetwine Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 maybe I am being to judgmental, but being 17 and heard the stories from many of my highschool friends on the hockey team, they say he's got problems. Don't get kicked off a US hockey team.. that really says something about your attitude. Sounds like he may just need a good role model. I am 100% confident our coaches and upper classmen can fill that role. I anticipate Luke will do just fine at UND. Quote
NDHockey Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Sounds like he may just need a good role model. I am 100% confident our coaches and upper classmen can fill that role. I anticipate Luke will do just fine at UND. Eveybody thinks they can straighten a kid out. College coaches in all sports think this way when they recruit a troubled yet talented teen. The problem is they often end up wrong as a coach and other players aren't going to babysit a guy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We've seen other players with far less of a bad reputation get into trouble here so I think it is risky to think Voltin is going to suddenly be an angel here. Quote
USA Hockey Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 maybe I am being to judgmental, but being 17 and heard the stories from many of my highschool friends on the hockey team, they say he's got problems. Don't get kicked off a US hockey team.. that really says something about your attitude. I trust the coaches decision on recruiting a player when it comes to character. If they thought he was going to be a problem, I don't think they would have recruited him. Quote
Upper Deck Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Even if a kid is not necessary a model citizen, isn't there too much at stake, or to lose, for the kid (and the university that offered him) to really continue past behavior? Quote
ticklethetwine Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Eveybody thinks they can straighten a kid out. College coaches in all sports think this way when they recruit a troubled yet talented teen. The problem is they often end up wrong as a coach and other players aren't going to babysit a guy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We've seen other players with far less of a bad reputation get into trouble here so I think it is risky to think Voltin is going to suddenly be an angel here. You have no idea what he has done and therefore strictly just assuming or guessing. I am not painting him out to be an angel but we don't know the circumstances to all this hearsay. Quote
tnt Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Certainly I wonder what the kid did to get kicked off the team, but I am sure the coaches know exactly what he did and probably determined that he is warranted a second chance. I think a lot of these kids that have played on elite teams growing up have been told how great they are and think they can do no wrong. It is nice when somebody comes along and draws a line in the sand, yet is willing to give them a second chance if they tow the line. From what I have heard from host families in Ann Arbor, there are a good number of jerks and punks with an attitude that needs to be adjusted, including those who people have made out to be saints. When you have those that are down to earth and have a humble view of themselves, they are rare and if the talent is there coaches jump all over them, because more likely than not, when you bring in some players they need to be brought down to earth a bit. Quote
tnt Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Jones will be in town this weekend. He tweeted: Hopefully he will be in town on a night we clinch a berth into the Final Five and the building will be rocking with a stick salute to follow. Quote
hrkac Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Jones will be in town this weekend. He tweeted: that's good news. he wouldn't make the trip if he wasn't seriously considering coming. Hope the team can put on a good show and the crowd is nuts. Quote
Let'sGoHawks! Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 that's good news. he wouldn't make the trip if he wasn't seriously considering coming. Hope the team can put on a good show and the crowd is nuts. Well, Tony, get yourself up here along with Eddie Belfour and tell the kid what UND is all about! (or would that be an NCAA violation? the NCAA even gets involved in my jokes!) Quote
AZSIOUX Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Ha..Great post. Big time talent in Seth jones. Potential #1 pick in 2013. Great to hear he's making the trip to paradise Well, Tony, get yourself up here along with Eddie Belfour and tell the kid what UND is all about! (or would that be an NCAA violation? the NCAA even gets involved in my jokes!) Quote
SiouxScore Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Watching the MN State Tourney a couple good prospects playing right now for Breck in freshman D-man Keegan Iverson and Senior forward Connor Andrle. Quote
tnt Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Watching the MN State Tourney a couple good prospects playing right now for Breck in freshman D-man Keegan Iverson and Senior forward Connor Andrle. Thought I heard that Iverson was more inclined to the Major Junior route, but who knows. Quote
geaux_sioux Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 maybe I am being to judgmental, but being 17 and heard the stories from many of my highschool friends on the hockey team, they say he's got problems. Don't get kicked off a US hockey team.. that really says something about your attitude. imagine that, highschool kids being jealous of someone better than them at a sport.... you don't get on the US National Development Team without working your ass off. I not going to pass judgement based off of a 16 year old doing something dumb and some other sixteen year olds being jealous that he's doing what their parents thought they could do. Quote
SiouxScore Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Thought I heard that Iverson was more inclined to the Major Junior route, but who knows. Yeah I think I've heard rumors that he may leave Breck for MJs as soon as next year, but he definitely looks like a good player, real good size and speed. Quote
hrkac Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Well, Tony, get yourself up here along with Eddie Belfour and tell the kid what UND is all about! (or would that be an NCAA violation? the NCAA even gets involved in my jokes!) i'll be up there to bend his ear! Quote
siouxforeverbaby Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 That's if he is referring to the printed directory and not the online. However I just got my updated directory the beginning of the spring semester. They release two printed directories in the Fall and Spring. hmmm, I only remember one being printed. Good to know. Quote
NDHockey Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 You have no idea what he has done and therefore strictly just assuming or guessing. I am not painting him out to be an angel but we don't know the circumstances to all this hearsay. Yes because we know that the NTDP kicks players out of the program for minor offenses. Quote
Gma loves hockey Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 Matt Frattin is a good example for 3 reasons: 1. Proof there is a limit to what the coach will put up with 2. If you straighten yourself out and grow up, you will have a second chance 3. You are a much better hockey player if you quit being a jerk and pay attention Quote
siouxnami Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 Hope the fans are smart enough to bring a few Jones signs and start a few Jones chants. Let him know where he is wanted... Quote
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