Prospective Recruits

[scpa0305]

On 12/1/2023 at 11:01 AM, stoneySIOUX said:

I have no inside info on this one. My guess... probably correct. 

Remember... "didn't want" and "didn't press for" are very different. 

He’s also taken off a bit since his commitment. Presently….sure I’d like him 100%. But he committed last year.

[scpa0305]

On 12/1/2023 at 12:08 PM, tnt said:

More likely, like with Shaugabay and others, waiting to see some work at another level of hockey first.   If you look at all the huge stats put up by a lot of players in Minnesota High School hockey and just high school period, I don't blame them.  There were some guys that I thought for sure would be producing great guns in the USHL that haven't done much.  Guys like Carter Batchelder, Jack Jensen and Cade Ahrenholz were guys that I thought would make a good transition but didn't. 

HS hockey can be smoke and mirrors. It’s a solid baseline…and fun. The communities all get into it. But some of these players have the easiest schedules…they also play the entire game. Numbers can be significantly misleading. 

[brianvf]

Geez, BU is just crushing it.  Also...not sure why he's only rated a 4-star.

 

[Frozen4sioux]

On 11/28/2023 at 9:17 AM, stoneySIOUX said:

 

This, and we just got a commitment from the No. 1 rated NA goalie in Caleb Heil. So.... I get what you're saying, but is it really that a big deal?

All things being equal and not throwing shade at anyone for not getting or pursuing but IMHO...

In the end I think Hampton > Heil

 

[gfhockey]

Nil 

[stoneySIOUX]

5 hours ago, Frozen4sioux said:

All things being equal and not throwing shade at anyone for not getting or pursuing but IMHO...

In the end I think Hampton > Heil

 

I guess we'll find out. Heil has been good, too. Hampton is also a year older.

[scpa0305]

20 hours ago, Frozen4sioux said:

All things being equal and not throwing shade at anyone for not getting or pursuing but IMHO...

In the end I think Hampton > Heil

 

Time will tell…Hampton looks great. It’ll be tough sledding at NMU…not worst thing for a tendy however. We’ll see if he ends up there given his recent trajectory.

[scpa0305]

15 hours ago, stoneySIOUX said:

I guess we'll find out. Heil has been good, too. Hampton is also a year older.

The goalie position is weird. Hampton also plays for a stacked Fargo team. But…he looks good.

[tnt]

3 hours ago, scpa0305 said:

The goalie position is weird. Hampton also plays for a stacked Fargo team. But…he looks good.

Yes, we all remember the buzz about Tomek, and he ended up making the rounds.

[brianvf]

Does anyone have any info on what direction the two F/M dmen from the NTDP might be leaning?  Lindberg and Kuehne.
We have a good group of incoming dmen, but hate to lose out on those local ND boys, especially when they are high skill.

[I Ranger]

6 hours ago, brianvf said:

Does anyone have any info on what direction the two F/M dmen from the NTDP might be leaning?  Lindberg and Kuehne.
We have a good group of incoming dmen, but hate to lose out on those local ND boys, especially when they are high skill.

I heard quite a while back that Lindberg was down to UND and DU so I'm a little surprised he hasn't committed anywhere yet. I get the feeling the longer he takes the more likely he chooses DU but don't have any inside knowledge. 

[SpudsSioux]

On 12/14/2023 at 11:53 PM, brianvf said:

Does anyone have any info on what direction the two F/M dmen from the NTDP might be leaning?  Lindberg and Kuehne.
We have a good group of incoming dmen, but hate to lose out on those local ND boys, especially when they are high skill.

I don't think Kuehne is eligible yet. He's a fall birthday so he's only a Sophomore I believe. 

[scpa0305]

On 12/15/2023 at 6:41 AM, I Ranger said:

I heard quite a while back that Lindberg was down to UND and DU so I'm a little surprised he hasn't committed anywhere yet. I get the feeling the longer he takes the more likely he chooses DU but don't have any inside knowledge. 

Super tough decision for an undersized skilled dman. Nodak plays a more conservative style…DU is more wagon wheel. Both have positives/negatives. 

[tnt]

24 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:

Super tough decision for an undersized skilled dman. Nodak plays a more conservative style…DU is more wagon wheel. Both have positives/negatives. 

Although, I am thinking the one thing UND is missing right now is a skilled defenseman to run a power play unit.   Livanavage is growing into the role, and Pyke has been good, but we could use an elite guy to run another one of the power play units down the road.  Strathman is probably a guy that fits the bill, and Wiebe has some potential, but certainly could use more guys with an elite upside that still pays attention to the defensive end of the ice. 

[scpa0305]

Jacob Kvasnicka to the goofs…nice get by the rodents 

[scpa0305]

On 12/18/2023 at 12:00 PM, tnt said:

Although, I am thinking the one thing UND is missing right now is a skilled defenseman to run a power play unit.   Livanavage is growing into the role, and Pyke has been good, but we could use an elite guy to run another one of the power play units down the road.  Strathman is probably a guy that fits the bill, and Wiebe has some potential, but certainly could use more guys with an elite upside that still pays attention to the defensive end of the ice. 

Yep we need him. We do have nice young PP QBs on the current roster and coming in next year. But…the more puck movers the better.

[cberkas]

 

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

Hey @scpa0305 what's the scouting report on Johnny Conlin? He follows us (among the usual suspects) on social media. Sounds like a legit D1 prospect.

[scpa0305]

21 hours ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

Hey @scpa0305 what's the scouting report on Johnny Conlin? He follows us (among the usual suspects) on social media. Sounds like a legit D1 prospect.

I’ve heard the name before but don’t know much about him. 

[I Ranger]

1 hour ago, scpa0305 said:

I’ve heard the name before but don’t know much about him. 

How about Cooper Siegert from Shakopee? I've been checking Shakopee boxscores since that is where Cooper Simpson is back playing and noticed he is scoring at a similar rate to Simpson and is only a sophomore. 

[scpa0305]

On 12/24/2023 at 11:52 AM, I Ranger said:

How about Cooper Siegert from Shakopee? I've been checking Shakopee boxscores since that is where Cooper Simpson is back playing and noticed he is scoring at a similar rate to Simpson and is only a sophomore. 

Yep, he’s really good. Small though.

[cberkas]

The only USA U17 players not committed:

Will Horcoff F

Will Moore F

Landon Hafele F

Lincoln Kuehne D

Garrett Lindberg D

Patrick Quinlan G

Harrison Boettiger G

[fargosioux]

On 12/30/2023 at 9:18 PM, cberkas said:

The only USA U17 players not committed:

Will Horcoff F

Will Moore F

Landon Hafele F

Lincoln Kuehne D

Garrett Lindberg D

Patrick Quinlan G

Harrison Boettiger G

Lindberg to UND!

https://www.instagram.com/p/C1ngviMNnI9/?igsh=b25uNXN2ZGFjdmNx

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

Anyone familiar with Ryder McDonald? GF native, leads Shattuck 18AAA in scoring as a 17 year old. Potulny's kid did the same last year.

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/804132/ryder-mcdonald

[tnt]

On 12/15/2023 at 6:41 AM, I Ranger said:

I heard quite a while back that Lindberg was down to UND and DU so I'm a little surprised he hasn't committed anywhere yet. I get the feeling the longer he takes the more likely he chooses DU but don't have any inside knowledge. 

Turns out it was between CC and UND.