@frozen4champs wrote:
Aaron Ness recalled by the Capitals. That makes 4 players with State of Hockey ties on their blueline - Schmidt, Ness, Niskanen, Chorney
Schmidt, Chorney, and Ness out there for the same game could get interesting. None are exactly what I would call top 4 options at this point; maybe get some 2nd PP time and 13-15 minutes a game type. Especially with the alternatives.
@LeoPohl wrote:
@frozen4champs wrote:
Aaron Ness recalled by the Capitals. That makes 4 players with State of Hockey ties on their blueline - Schmidt, Ness, Niskanen, Chorney
Schmidt, Chorney, and Ness out there for the same game could get interesting. None are exactly what I would call top 4 options at this point; maybe get some 2nd PP time and 13-15 minutes a game type. Especially with the alternatives.
Schmidt has actually been getting 20+ minutes a night for the Caps lately. Always good to see.
He's such a beast I wish we had someone with a bomb from the point this year...
So, Keith Ballard retired. It's a sad day.
Has anyone checked in on LuckyGirl? She may need a hug.
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@Jupiter wrote:
Has anyone checked in on LuckyGirl? She may need a hug.
I do need a hug. 
It breaks my heart. He has been my favorite hockey player since 2001. And he will always be my favorite hockey player. I knew this was coming but I'm still not ready to accept it. I am however, glad to see that he is taking care of himself and putting his family first. He's a good guy.
Now what do I do??
@outofstateoutofmind wrote:
So, Keith Ballard retired. It's a sad day.
Aloha!
Ballard, who turned 33 a few weeks ago, had a 10-year, 604-game NHL career, but now back in school. Good for him!
@gopher6 wrote:
@outofstateoutofmind wrote:
So, Keith Ballard retired. It's a sad day.
http://www.startribune.com/keith-ballard-a-year-after-final-concussion-retires-from-hockey/361269861//blockquote >
loved it when he pulled the sweater over the no dak d-mans head in that playoff series.
@Luckygirl#13 wrote:
I do need a hug.
Now what do I do??
I feel the pain. Ballard is my all-time favorite Gopher, too.
What to do? We wait for the next Keith Ballard. Seems like we've been waiting for an eternity. In my opinion, Schmidt was the closest thing to the next Keith Ballard (and was Ballard's Dad's favorite Gopher defensemen :wink:) with a hammer from the point on the PP, and the ability to move the puck out of the zone or join the rush....and that HIP CHECK!!!
Time heals, LG13, time heals.
Really hope Bjugstad's career isn't plagued by injury.
Robb stauber coaching the whitecaps
@sec 16 row16 seat 16 17 wrote:
Robb stauber coaching the whitecaps
If I hadn't accidentally stumbled upon the NWHL????? on Ch.45 tonight, I would've had no idea who the hell the Whitecaps are.
I'm still not sure? 
Watched Ben Marshall play for the ECHL Indy Fuel last night. He was a standout - made plays all over the ice.
He should be AHL-bound by next season if not before.
Nice article about Nate Schmidt- http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2015/11/23/nate-schmidt-is-a-fantastic-hockey-player-and-its-time-everyone-knows-about-it/
Skjei called up. Making his NHL debut tonight.
The kid has the NHL body and the skills. Hope he has a good first start.
@gopherguy13 wrote:
Skjei called up. Making his NHL debut tonight.
@streakygopher wrote:
The kid has the NHL body and the skills. Hope he has a good first start.
Which makes 98 Gopher alumni to play in the NHL and 107 to play in the big leagues total. Now for Reilly and Rau to make it an even 100... In the next few years, the Gophers will likely have 100 living NHL alumni -- not a bad photoshoot if it can be arranged.
Skjei with a bad giveaway on a goal. Only goal he was on the ice for. Didn't see any of the game other than that highlight.
@maddie wrote:
Watched Ben Marshall play for the ECHL Indy Fuel last night. He was a standout - made plays all over the ice.
He should be AHL-bound by next season if not before.
Wish he would have done that for the Gophers
Paging WPoS
@Bonin21 wrote:
Skjei with a bad giveaway on a goal. Only goal he was on the ice for. Didn't see any of the game other than that highlight.
I watched about 75% of the game, watching the NY feed. He played well, and all the announcers praised him for his play. They even had him out there for the PK. Like you said, he had a bad turnover that resulted in a goal, but I see a bright future for him in NY.
I'm 50% factual and 50% sarcastic. When you get to know me, you will know which is which.
@Bonin21 wrote:
Really hope Bjugstad's career isn't plagued by injury.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=791880/blockquote >
GFG, GFD, GDFUSOB :anger: :anger: :anger: :anger: :anger: :chainsaw: :chainsaw: :aargh: :aargh: :aargh:
Link
@LeoPohl wrote:
@Bonin21 wrote:
Really hope Bjugstad's career isn't plagued by injury.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=791880/blockquote >
GFG, GFD, GDFUSOB :anger: :anger: :anger: :anger: :anger: :chainsaw: :chainsaw: :aargh: :aargh: :aargh:
LinkUnfortunately, migraine headaches can be caused by strenuous exercise and even minor hits that cause the brain to rock inside the head (not enough for a concussion but enough to start a headache)....could be dicey for him.
Saw this blog on Skjei's first game...pretty good read, complete with video clips....
http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2015/12/16/10287808/the-brady-skjei-effect-a-closer-look-at-his-first-nhl-gam e"> http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2015/12/16/10287808/the-brady-skjei-effect-a-closer-look-at-his-first-nhl-game
This is a list of all the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Men's Hockey varsity alumni who have played either in the National Hockey League or World Hockey Association. Player links are hockey-reference pages. Gopher info links are Gopher Hockey History pages. Credit to hockey-reference, Gopher Hockey History, and the Gopher's media guides for the information. Thank you to the players for giving the fans such good memories over the years. Enjoy.
MARK ALT; RD; NHL 2014-2015; Saint Paul, MN; Cretin-Derham Hall HS; Played from 2010-2013 #20
Russ Anderson; LD; NHL: 1976-1985; Minneapolis, MN; Minneapolis-Washburn HS; Played from 1974-1976 #17
Mike Antonovich; LC; WHA: 1972-1979; NHL: 1975-1976, 1979-1980, 1981-1984; Calumet, MN; Greenway HS; Played from 1969-1972 #12
Les Auge (RIP); RD; NHL: 1980-1981; Saint Paul, MN; Saint Paul-Johnson HS; Played from 1971-1972 #17, 1972-1975 #6
Bill Baker; LD; NHL: 1980-1983; Grand Rapids, MN; Grand Rapids HS; Played from 1975-1979 #6
Keith Ballard; LD; NHL: 2005-2015; Baudette, MN; Lake of the Woods HS; Played from 2001-2004 #13
Tim Bergland; RW; NHL: 1989-1994; Thief River Falls, MN; Thief River Falls HS; Played from 1983-1987 #27
Bob Bergloff; RD; NHL: 1982-1983; Bloomington, MN; Bloomington-Kennedy HS; Played from 1977-1981 #24
STU BICKEL; RD/W; NHL: 2011-2013, 2014-2015; Chanhassen, MN; Eden Prairie HS; Played from 2007-2008 #4
NICK BJUGSTAD; RC; NHL: 2012-2017; Blaine, MN; Blaine HS; Played from 2010-2013 #27
Scott Bjugstad; LW/C; NHL: 1983-1992; New Brighton, MN; Irondale HS; Played from 1979-1983 #27
John Blue; G; NHL: 1992-1994, 1995-1996; San Jose, CA; Played from 1984-1985 #33, 1985-1987 #29
Brian Bonin; LC; NHL: 1998-1999, 2000-2001; White Bear Lake, MN; White Bear Lake HS; Played from 1992-1996 #21
Jim Boo; RD; NHL: 1977-1978; Mahtomedi, MN; Played from 1975-1978
Aaron Broten; LW/C; NHL: 1980-1992; Roseau, MN; Roseau HS; Played from 1979-1981 #10
Neal Broten; LC; NHL: 1980-1997; Roseau, MN; Roseau HS; Played from 1978-1979 #14, 1980-1981 #7
Paul Broten; RW; NHL: 1989-1996; Roseau, MN; Roseau HS; Played from 1984-1985 #10, 1985-1988 #7
[highlight=gold:22bq9tdi]Brad Buetow; RD; WHA: 1973-1974; Saint Paul, MN; Mounds View HS; Played from 1970-1971 #22, 1971-1972 #2, 1972-1973 #18[/highlight:22bq9tdi]
Bill Butters; RD; WHA: 1974-1978; NHL: 1977-1979; White Bear Lake, MN; White Bear Lake HS; Played from 1970-1973 #3
Tom Chorske; RW; NHL: 1989-2000; Minneapolis, MN; Minneapolis-Southwest HS; Played from 1985-1986 #9, 1986-1987 #17, 1988-1989 #21
Steve Christoff; RC; NHL: 1979-1984; Richfield, MN; Richfield HS; Played from 1976-1979 #11
Kris Chucko; RW; NHL: 2008-2009; Burnaby, BC; Played from 2004-2006 #18
Ben Clymer; RW/D; NHL: 1999-2004, 2005-2007; Bloomington, MN; Bloomington-Jefferson HS; Played from 1996-1998 #22
Mike Crowley; LD; NHL: 1997-1999, 2000-2001; Bloomington, MN; Bloomington-Jefferson HS; Played from 1994-1997 #20
Bob Davis (RIP); RW; NHL: 1932-1933; Minnetonka, MN; Played from 1929-1930
Joe Dziedzic; LW; NHL: 1995-1997, 1998-1999; Minneapolis, MN; Minneapolis-Edison HS; Played from 1990-1994 #9
Bryan Erickson; RW; NHL: 1983-1988, 1989-1994; Roseau, MN; Roseau HS; Played from 1979-1983 #14
CADE FAIRCHILD; LD; NHL: 2011-2012; Duluth, MN; Duluth-East HS; Played from 2007-2011 #28
[highlight=gold:22bq9tdi]Craig Falkman; RW; WHA: 1972-1973; Saint Paul, MN; Saint Paul-Johnson HS; Played from 1962-1963 #14, 1963-1965 #12[/highlight:22bq9tdi]
HUDSON FASCHING; RW; NHL: 2015-2017; Burnsville, MN; Apple Valley HS; Played from 2013-2016 #24
JEFF FRAZEE; G; NHL: 2012-2013; Burnsville, MN; Academy of Holy Angels HS; Played from 2005-2008 #1
Gary Gambucci; LC; NHL: 1971-1972, 1973-1974; WHA: 1974-1976; Hibbing, MN; Hibbing HS; Played from 1965-1968 #8
Ken Gernander; LW; NHL: 1995-1996, 2003-2004; Coleraine, MN; Greenway HS; Played from 1987-1991 #8
ALEX GOLIGOSKI; LD; NHL: 2007-2017; Grand Rapids, MN; Grand Rapids HS; Played from 2004-2007 #10
Tom Gorence; RW; NHL: 1978-1984; Saint Paul, MN; Saint Paul Academy HS; Played from 1975-1977 #18
Ben Hankinson; RW; NHL: 1992-1995; Edina, MN; Edina HS; Played from 1987-1991 #19
Casey Hankinson; LW; NHL: 2000-2002, 2003-2004; Edina, MN; Edina HS; Played from 1994-1998 #9
Tim Harrer; RW; NHL: 1982-1983; Bloomington, MN; Bloomington-Lincoln HS; Played from 1976-1980 #9
ERIK HAULA; LC/W; NHL: 2013-2017; Pori, FIN; Shattuck-Saint Mary's Prep; Played from 2010-2013 #19
Adam Hauser; G; NHL: 2005-2006; Bovey, MN; Greenway HS; Played from 1998-2002 #1
Peter Hayek; LD/W; NHL: 1976-1980; Robbinsdale, MN; Robbinsdale HS; Played from 1976-1980 #2
SETH HELGESON; LD; NHL: 2014-2017; Faribault, MN; Faribault HS; Played from 2009-2013 #4
Darby Hendrickson; LC; NHL: 1993-2004; Richfield, MN; Richfield HS; Played from 1991-1993 #7
Tom Hirsch; RD; NHL: 1983-1985, 1987-1988; Minneapolis, MN; Minneapolis-Henry HS; Played from 1981-1983 #22
Paul Holmgren; RW; WHA: 1975-1976; NHL: 1975-1985; Saint Paul, MN; Saint Paul-Harding HS; Played from 1974-1975 #12
DANNY IRMEN; RW; NHL: 2009-2010; Fargo, ND; Grand Forks-Red River HS; Played from 2003-2006 #19
Steve Janaszak; G; NHL: 1979-1980, 1981-1982; White Bear Lake, MN; Hill-Murray HS; Played from 1975-1979 #1
Dave Jensen; LD; NHL: 1983-1986; Crystal, MN; Robbinsdale-Armstrong HS; Played from 1975-1983 #28
Craig Johnson; LW; NHL: 1994-2004; Saint Paul, MN; Hill-Murray HS; Played from 1990-1991 #13, 1991-1993 #14
ERIK JOHNSON; RD; NHL: 2007-2008, 2009-2017; Bloomington, MN; Academy of Holy Angels HS; Played from 2006-2007 #4
PHIL KESSEL; RW; NHL: 2006-2017; Madison, WI; Madison Capitols Midget; Played from 2005-2006 #26
[highlight=gold:22bq9tdi]Bill Klatt (RIP); RW; WHA: 1972-1974; Saint Paul, MN; Hill HS; Played from 1966-1969 #19[/highlight:22bq9tdi]
Trent Klatt; RW; NHL: 1991-2004; Brooklyn Park, MN; Osseo HS; Played from 1989-1991 #14, 1991-1992 #22
Matt Koalska; RW/C; NHL: 2005-2006; Saint Paul, MN; Hill-Murray HS; Played from 2000-2001 #12, 2001-2004 #24
Ryan Kraft; LC; NHL: 2002-2003; Moorhead, MN; Moorhead HS; Played from 1994-1998 #7
Reed Larson; RD; NHL: 1976-1990; Minneapolis, MN; Minneapolis-Roosevelt HS; Played from 1974-1977 #26
NICK LEDDY; LD; NHL: 2010-201, Eden Prairie, MN; Eden Prairie HS; Played from 2009-2010 #5
Jordan Leopold; LD; NHL: 2002-2004, 2005-2015; Golden Valley, MN; Robbinsdale-Armstrong HS; Played from 1998-2002 #3
[highlight=gold:22bq9tdi]Len Lilyholm; RW; WHA: 1972-1973; Robbinsdale, MN; Robbinsdale HS; Played from 1960-1963 #6[/highlight:22bq9tdi]
John Mariucci (RIP); LD; NHL: 1940-1942, 1945-1948; Eveleth, MN; Eveleth HS; Played from 1937-1938, 1939-1940 #10, 1938-1939
PAUL MARTIN; LD; NHL: 2003-2004, 2005-2017; Elk River, MN; Elk River HS; Played from 2000-2003 #10
Chris McAlpine; RD; NHL: 1994-2003; Roseville, MN; Roseville HS; Played from 1990-1994 #4
Jack McCartan; G; NHL: 1959-1961; WHA: 1972-1975; Saint Paul, MN; Saint Paul-Marshall HS; Played from 1955-1958 #1
Rob McClanahan; RW; NHL: 1979-1984; Saint Paul, MN; Mounds View HS; Played from 1976-1979 #7
Bruce McIntosh; RD; NHL: 1972-1973; Edina, MN; Edina HS; Played from 1968-1969 #15, 1969-1971 #2
Murray McLachlan; G; NHL: 1970-1971; Toronto, ON; Played from 1967-1970 #21
Joe Micheletti; LD; WHA: 1976-1979; NHL: 1979-1982; Hibbing, MN; Hibbing HS; Played from 1973-1977 #3
Pat Micheletti; RW/C; NHL: 1987-1988; Hibbing, MN; Hibbing HS; Played from 1982-1986 #26
Corey Millen; RC; NHL: 1989-1997; Cloquet, MN; Cloquet HS; Played from 1982-1983, 1984-1987 #8
Warren Miller; RW; WHA: 1975-1979; NHL: 1979-1983; South Saint Paul, MN; South Saint Paul HS; Played from 1972-1976 #10
Lou Nanne; RD/W; NHL: 1967-1978; Sault Sainte Marie, ON; Played from 1960-1963 #2
AARON NESS; LD; NHL: 2011-2012, 2013-2014, 2015-2017; Roseau, MN; Roseau HS; Played from 2008-2011 #10
Jeff Nielsen; LW; NHL: 1996-2001; Grand Rapids, MN; Grand Rapids HS; Played from 1990-1991 #18, 1991-1994 #20
JIM O'BRIEN; RC; NHL: 2010-2013, 2015-2016; Maplewood, MN; Detroit-Little Caesar's Midget; Played from 2006-2007 #18
Todd Okerlund; RW; NHL: 1987-1988; Burnsville, MN; Burnsville HS; Played from 1983-1987 #11
KYLE OKPOSO; RW; NHL: 2007-2017; Saint Paul, MN; Shattuck-Saint Mary's Prep; Played from 2006-2008 #9
[highlight=gold:22bq9tdi]Wally Olds (RIP); RD WHA: 1972-1973, 1975-1976; Baudette, MN; Baudette HS; Played from 1968-1971 #6[/highlight:22bq9tdi]
[highlight=gold:22bq9tdi]Dick Paradise (RIP); LD; WHA: 1972-1974; Saint Paul, MN; Cretin HS; Played from 1965-1968 #2[/highlight:22bq9tdi]
Tom Pederson; RD; NHL: 1992-1997; Bloomington, MN; Bloomington-Jefferson HS; Played from 1988-1991 #7
Derek Peltier; LD; NHL: 2008-2010; Plymouth, MN; Robbinsdale-Armstrong HS; Played from 2004-2008 #5
Frank Pietrangelo; G; NHL: 1987-1994; Port Robinson, ON; Played from 1982-1986 #1
Lance Pitlick; RD; NHL: 1994-2002; New Hope, MN; Robbibsdale-Cooper HS; Played from 1986-1990 #6
John Pohl; RC; NHL: 2002-2004, 2005-2008; Red Wing, MN; Red Wing HS; Played from 1998-2002 #9
Mike Polich; LC/W; NHL: 1977-1981; Hibbing, MN; Hibbing HS; Played from 1971-1975 #7
RYAN POTULNY; LC; NHL: 2005-2011; Grand Forks, ND; Grand Forks-Red River HS; Played from 2003-2006 #16
Mike Ramsey; LD; NHL: 1979-1997; Minneapolis, MN; Minneapolis-Roosevelt HS; Played from 1978-1979 #4
Erik Rasmussen; LC/W; NHL: 1997-2004, 2005-2007; Saint Louis Park, MN; Saint Louis Park HS; Played from 1995-1997 #27
KYLE RAU; LC/W; NHL: 2015-2017; Eden Prairie, MN; Eden Prairie HS; Played from 2011-2015 #7
MIKE REILLY; LD; NHL: 2015-2017; Chanhassen, MN; Shattuck-Saint Mary's Prep; Played from 2012-2015 #5
Todd Richards; RD; NHL: 1990-1992; Crystal, MN; Robbinsdale-Armstrong HS; Played from 1985-1989 #16
Travis Richards; LD; NHL: 1994-1996; Crystal, MN; Robbinsdale-Armstrong HS; Played from 1989-1993 #24
[highlight=gold:22bq9tdi]Frank Sanders (RIP); RD; WHA: 1972-1973; North Saint Paul, MN; North Saint Paul HS; Played from 1968-1971 #4[/highlight:22bq9tdi]
Craig Sarner; LW; NHL: 1974-1975; WHA: 1975-1976; North Saint Paul, MN; North Saint Paul HS; Played from 1968-1969 #8, 1969-1971 #9
NATE SCHMIDT; LD; NHL: 2013-2017; Saint Cloud, MN; Saint Cloud-Cathedral HS; Played from 2010-2013 #29
[highlight=gold:22bq9tdi]William Schneider; LW; WHA: 1976-1977; Babbit, MN; Babbit HS; Played from 1972-1975 #24[/highlight:22bq9tdi]
JORDAN SCHROEDER; RC/W; NHL: 2012-2017; Prior Lake, MN; Saint Thomas Academy HS; Played from 2008-2010 #19
[highlight=gold:22bq9tdi]John Sheridan; LC; WHA: 1974-1976; Minneapolis, MN; Minneapolis-Henry HS; Played from 1973-1974 #18[/highlight:22bq9tdi]
BRADY SKJEI; LD; NHL: 2015-2017; Lakeville, MN; Lakeville-North HS; Played from 2012-2015 #2
Randy Skarda; RD; NHL: 1989-1990, 1991-1992; West Saint Paul, MN; Saint Thomas Academy HS; Played from 1986-1989 #10
Wyatt Smith; LC; NHL: 1998-2004, 2005-2008; Warroad, MN; Warroad HS; Played from 1995-1996 #14, 1996-1999 #17
Dave Snuggerud; LW; NHL: 1989-1993; Minnetonka, MN; Hopkins HS; Played from 1985-1987, 1988-1989 #18
Robb Stauber; G; NHL: 1989-1990, 1992-1995; Duluth, MN; Duluth-Denfeld HS; Played from 1986-1989 #1
RYAN STOA; LW/C; NHL: 2009-2011, 2013-2014; Bloomington, MN; Bloomington-Kennedy HS; Played from 2005-2009 #29
JEFF TAFFE; LC/W; NHL: 2002-2004, 2005-2012; Hastings, MN; Hastings HS; Played from 1999-2002 #22
BARRY TALLACKSON; RW; NHL: 2005-2009; Detroit Lakes, MN; Saint Paul-Johnson HS; Played from 2001-2005 #27
Jeff Teal; LW; NHL: 1984-1985; Rochester, MN; Rochester-John Marshall HS; Played from 1978-1982 #20
Dan Trebil; RD; NHL: 1996-2001; Bloomington, MN; Bloomington-Jefferson HS; Played from 1992-1996 #5
THOMAS VANEK; RW; NHL: 2005-2017; Graz, AUT; Played from 2002-2004 #26
Erik Westrum; LC; NHL: 2003-2004, 2005-2007; Apple Valley, MN; Apple Valley HS; Played from 1997-1998 #33, 1998-2001 #7
[highlight=gold:22bq9tdi]Pat Westrum; LD; WHA: 1974-1978; Minneapolis, MN; Minneapolis-Roosevelt HS; Played from 1967-1968 #20, 1968-1970 #5[/highlight:22bq9tdi]
BLAKE WHEELER; RW; NHL: 2008-2017; Plymouth, MN; Breck HS; Played from 2005-2008 #17
Ken Yackel, Sr. (RIP); LW/D; NHL: 1958-1959; Saint Paul, MN; Saint Paul-Humboldt HS; Played from 1951-1953 #4, 1953-1956 #18
Tom Younghans; RW; NHL: 1976-1982; Saint Paul, MN; Saint Paul-Agnes HS; Played from 1974-1976 #9
Doug Zmolek; LD; NHL: 1992-2002; Rochester, MN; Rochester-John Marshall HS; Played from 1989-1991 #23, 1991-1992 #33
Notes
ACTIVE ANYWHERE IN 2016-2017
ACTIVE IN THE NHL IN 2016-2017
[highlight=gold:22bq9tdi]Played only in the WHA[/highlight:22bq9tdi]
114 total players listed.
104 NHL alumni.
18 WHA alumni.
8 alumni of both leagues.
Positions are G, D, C, and W. The hand listed is the stick of the player, not the position. Some players played their off-hand side.
Deceased players have " (RIP)" following their name.
Non-Letterwinners
Dave Hanson; LD; WHA: 1976-1979; NHL: 1978-1980; Saint Paul, MN; Saint Paul-Humboldt HS; Junior Varsity from 1972-1973
Let me know of any corrections or additions I need to make. If the proprieter of Gopher Hockey History or Hockey-Reference wishes to not have over 100 links each on this one page, let me know, and I'll erase the links.
Also, a couple of things for the admins (Jupiter),
1) Is there a better way to make numbered lists, because the current way stinks?
2) Is there any way to make this list pinned someplace for easy future reference? Preferably editable/updateable by other members?
This is amazing - awesome work LeoPohl!
Mike Reilly?
Hasn't played in a game
@streakygopher wrote:
Saw this blog on Skjei's first game...pretty good read, complete with video clips....
http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2015/12/16/10287808/the-brady-skjei-effect-a-closer-look-at-his-first-nhl-gam e"> http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2015/12/16/10287808/the-brady-skjei-effect-a-closer-look-at-his-first-nhl-game
Thanks for the link. I watched Saturday's game (against Calgary) expressly for the purpose of seeing if Skjei made the line-up, and had a biilttersweet feeling hearing Skjei's debut on Tuesday. Looks like may ge a reprieve tonight. 
Skjei is also the 41st varsity alum to play in the big leagues primarly as a defensemen, with Crowley and Yackel converting to wing from defense for the pros.
Buzz Schneider -- Birmingham Bulls--1977
Pete Hayek -- North Stars--1982
Jeff Teal -- Montreal Canadians--1985
Dave Hanson (JV 1973) NHL and WHA 1977-1980
@Gopher99 wrote:
This is amazing - awesome work LeoPohl!
Thank you. Now I need to figure out how to "pin" this someplace as a reference; I may be biased, but I think this is too valuable to be lost in the pile.
Some other notes, the next Gopher alum to make his NHL debut will (by my count, and providing nobody else dies beferehand) become the 103rd major league and 97th NHL living varsity alumnus. So for those who may want to take a picture (Frank?) of the century club, keep your camera ready and start handing out the invites. I bet the Blue Line Club would LOVE to have that, if possible. I wonder if Jup would take pictures of that, should it happen?
Updated to reflect added information.
@5 O.T. wrote:
Buzz Schneider -- Birmingham Bulls--1977
Pete Hayek -- North Stars--1982
Jeff Teal -- Montreal Canadians--1985
Dave Hanson (JV 1973) NHL and WHA 1977-1980
Added, thank you.
Hanson's the wiseguy, huh? He's the one who makes it ncessary to differentiate between "alum" and "letterwinner."
Anyone know the rules regarding the Olympics and the WHA back in the day? I find it odd that Schneider played full pro before the '80 Olympics. Need to do some more resaerch I guess.
@LeoPohl wrote:
@5 O.T. wrote:
Buzz Schneider -- Birmingham Bulls--1977
Pete Hayek -- North Stars--1982
Jeff Teal -- Montreal Canadians--1985
Dave Hanson (JV 1973) NHL and WHA 1977-1980Added, thank you.
Hanson's the wiseguy, huh? He's the one who makes it ncessary to differentiate between "alum" and "letterwinner."
Anyone know the rules regarding the Olympics and the WHA back in the day? I find it odd that Schneider played full pro before the '80 Olympics. Need to do some more resaerch I guess.
Don't piss him off. He's the one on the left. :club:
:dup:
Assuming more "lost" players don't become "discovered"...
Another note, Brady Skjei became the 100th former Gopher letterwinner from the homestate to play in the big leagues, and 90th to play in the NHL.
In case anyone's interested in a quick trivia, just for fun, name the 10 "foreigners" who made the big time. It should be fairly easy, since they're (mostly) either recent or well known. They're also all still living (I think), while 8 native sons on the list are not-4 from the NHL and 4 from the WHA only.
@5 O.T. wrote:
@LeoPohl wrote:
@5 O.T. wrote:
Buzz Schneider -- Birmingham Bulls--1977
Pete Hayek -- North Stars--1982
Jeff Teal -- Montreal Canadians--1985
Dave Hanson (JV 1973) NHL and WHA 1977-1980Added, thank you.
Hanson's the wiseguy, huh? He's the one who makes it ncessary to differentiate between "alum" and "letterwinner."
Anyone know the rules regarding the Olympics and the WHA back in the day? I find it odd that Schneider played full pro before the '80 Olympics. Need to do some more resaerch I guess.
Don't piss him off. He's the one on the left. :club:
:dup:
I'd take all three of them--they all wear glasses. Of course, they'd need to change shirts and wash their faces first. That's how they get you. While you're all busy trying to throw and defend punches, they go all sneaky and wipe their contaminated blood on you and next thing you know, BAM, hepatitis. 
:biggrin2: 
Brady Skjei sent back to minors by Rangers.
I'm 50% factual and 50% sarcastic. When you get to know me, you will know which is which.
Just thought I'd bump this post since I added Gopher playing information. I was worried it may look to crowded and cluttered, but I think it's ok.
Merry Christmas.
Bah, Humbug!
Schmidt with a helper in period 1
This has not been a great NHL season for the program. Only three players are averaging more points per game than last year (Wheeler, Vanek, and Schmidt), and only Wheeler's points per game are higher than his last two seasons.
Five players (Leopold, Helgeson, Ballard, Bickel, and Alt) played at least one game last year and have not played this year. Skjei is the only debut so far.
@Bonin21 wrote:
This has not been a great NHL season for the program. Only three players are averaging more points per game than last year (Wheeler, Vanek, and Schmidt), and only Wheeler's points per game are higher than his last two seasons.
Five players (Leopold, Helgeson, Ballard, Bickel, and Alt) played at least one game last year and have not played this year. Skjei is the only debut so far.
I wouldn't go that far. Helgeson, Bickel, and Alt were/are all call-ups, and I'm not sure any of them made their NHL season debut before New Year's. On the flip side, Schmidt went from a call-up to playing on the pair in Washington, and Skjei appears to be on the verge (trade deadline?) landing a permanent place in the NHL, as well. Add in that Reilly and Rau are likely candidates to make their debuts this season and E.J. is having another potential All-Star season, and I'd say things aren't quite that bad. Leopold could likely still play if he wanted to, but apparently is happier retired with his family. Ballard's retirement is bittersweet.
Justin Holl is third in the AHL in +/- on the best team in the league. I know it's not a great stat, but I love seeing that for a guy that played wherever for the good of the team.
I follow his career only on a cursory level but found it impressive that Blake Wheeler recently scored his 400th NHL point. I realize he has been playing at a high level for some time but I found that quite an impressive total and caught me off guard.
@Neely wrote:
I follow his career only on a cursory level but found it impressive that Blake Wheeler recently scored his 400th NHL point. I realize he has been playing at a high level for some time but I found that quite an impressive total and caught me off guard.
I read an article this week where Wheeler was mentioned as a 'snub' for this year's all-star game.
...seeing as how competitive the Central Division is, well, sorry to these three guys who might have garnered more consideration in the old format:
Blake Wheeler, Winnipeg Jets, 40 points, top 10 in scoring
@Neely wrote:
I follow his career only on a cursory level but found it impressive that Blake Wheeler recently scored his 400th NHL point. I realize he has been playing at a high level for some time but I found that quite an impressive total and caught me off guard.
He's one of these rarities that blossomed once he hit the NHL. I saw an interview with him once where he shamefacedly admitted that he's doing things now he never did (and should have) in college....like going as hard on defense as he does on offense.
@streakygopher wrote:
@Neely wrote:
I follow his career only on a cursory level but found it impressive that Blake Wheeler recently scored his 400th NHL point. I realize he has been playing at a high level for some time but I found that quite an impressive total and caught me off guard.
He's one of these rarities that blossomed once he hit the NHL. I saw an interview with him once where he shamefacedly admitted that he's doing things now he never did (and should have) in college....like going as hard on defense as he does on offense.
Saturday. Thing is he's only 8 seasons in and could legitimately double that. There are forwards currently playing who may not get much higher that are talked about as future Hall of Famers, Zetterberg for instance. And who knows what Datsyuk will retire with. Outside of an extra three seasons, how much difference is there between Wheeler and Corey Perry?
Edit: When I heard about that Saturday, I got to thinking that Wheeler could challenge Dave Christian for 3rd on the all-time point list by a Minnesotan until I remembered that Parise guy will probably finish 2nd.
200 POINT MINNESOTAN SCORERS IN NHL HISTORY (THROUGH 2014-2015)
001 Phil Housley 1232; South Saint Paul, South Saint Paul HS, LD, NHL: 1982-2003 (HHOF-2015, USHHOF-2004)
002 Neal Broten 923; Roseau, Roseau HS, LC, NHL: 1980-1997 (USHHOF-2000)
003 Dave Christian 773; Warroad, Warroad HS, RW, NHL: 1979-1994 (USHHOF-2001)
004 Reed Larson 685; Minneapolis, Minneapolis-Roosevelt HS, RD, NHL: 1976-1990 (USHHOF-1996)
005 Jamie Langenbrunner 663; Cloquet, Cloquet HS, RW, NHL: 1994-2004, 2005-2013
006 MATT CULLEN 626; Moorhead, Moorhead HS, LC, NHL: 1997-2004, 2005-2016
007 ZACH PARISE 566; Bloomington, Shattuck-Saint Mary's Prep, LW, NHL: 2005-2016
008 Aaron Broten 515; Roseau, Roseau HS, LC/W, NHL: 1980-1992 (USHHOF-2007)
009 Joel Otto 508; Elk River, Elk River HS, RC, NHL: 1984-1998
010 Jason Blake 486; Moorhead, Moorhead HS, LW, NHL: 1998-2004, 2005-2012
011 Tommy Williams 430; Duluth, Duluth-Central HS, RW, NHL: 1961-1972, 1974-1976, WHA: 1972-1974
012 Tom Kurvers 421; Bloomington, Bloomington-Jefferson HS, LD, NHL: 1984-1995
013 DAVID BACKES 415; Spring Lake Park, Spring Lake Park HS, RC, NHL: 2006-2016
014 Mark Parrish 387; Bloomington, Bloomington-Jefferson HS, RW, NHL: 1998-2004, 2005-2011
015 BLAKE WHEELER 362; Plymouth, Breck HS, RW, NHL: 2008-2016
016 Paul Ranheim 360; Edina, Edina HS, RW, NHL: 1988-2003
017 Mike Ramsey 345; Minneapolis, Minneapolis-Roosevelt HS, LD, NHL: 1979-1997 (USHHOF-2001)
018 DUSTIN BYFUGLIEN 344; Roseau, Roseau HS, RW/D, NHL: 2005-2016
019 Trent Klatt 343; Brooklyn Park, Osseo HS, RW, NHL: 1991-2004
020 Mark Pavelich 329; Eveleth, Eveleth HS, RC, NHL: 1981-1987, 1991-1992
021 Paul Holmgren 323; Saint Paul, Saint Paul-Harding HS, RW, NHL: 1975-1985
022 T.J. OSHIE 310; Warroad, Warroad HS, RW, NHL: 2008-2016
023 KYLE OKPOSO 305; Saint Paul, Shattuck-Saint Mary's Prep, RW, NHL: 2007-2016
024 Sean Hill 298; Duluth, Duluth-East HS, RD, NHL: 1992-2004, 2005-2008
025 Bret Hedican 294; North Saint Paul, North HS, LD, NHL: 1991-2004, 2005-2009
026 PAUL MARTIN 272; Elk River, Elk River HS, LD, NHL: 2003-2004, 2005-2016
027 Dean Talafous 258; Hastings, Hastings HS, RW, NHL: 1974-1984
028 DEREK STEPAN 252; Hastings, Shattuck-Saint Mary's Prep, RC, NHL: 2010-2016
029 Derek Plante 248; Cloquet, Cloquet HS, LC, NHL: 1993-2001
030 ALEX GOLIGOSKI 240; Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids HS, LD, NHL: 2007-2016
031 Tom Chorske 237; Minneapolis, Minneapolis-Southwest HS, RW, NHL: 1989-2000
032 Gary Sargent 222; Bemidji, Bemidji HS, LD, NHL: 1975-1983
033 Steve Jensen 220; Minneapolis, Robbinsdale-Armstrong HS, LW, NHL: 1975-1982
034 TOM GILBERT 216; Bloomington, Bloomington-Jefferson HS, RD, NHL: 2006-2016
035 Jordan Leopold 214; Golden Valley, Robbinsdale-Armstrong HS, LD, NHL: 2002-2004, 2005-2015
036 Corey Millen 209; Cloquet, Cloquet HS, RC, NHL: 1989-1997
037 Cully Dahlstrom 206; Minneapolis, Minneapolis-South HS, LC, NHL: 1937-1945 (USHHOF-1973)
[tab:2sul9zv7]25[/tab:2sul9zv7]Shjon Podein 206; Rochester, Rochester-John Marshall HS, LW, NHL: 1992-2003
039 Bryan Erickson 205; Roseau, Roseau HS, RW, NHL: 1983-1988, 1990-1994
040 Doc Romnes 204; White Bear Lake, White Bear Lake HS, LW, NHL: 1930-1940 (USHHOF-1973)
Matt Niskanen and Erik Johnson reached the milestone this season.
Justin Faulk, Ryan McDonagh, and Nick Leddy all with strong chances to reach the mark next season.
@LeoPohl wrote:
Outside of an extra three seasons, how much difference is there between Wheeler and Corey Perry?
About $3mm per year? That's a great comparison though plus BW isn't a d$#@ on the ice. Happy to see a kid like that really come into his own. Just shows what talent combined with maturity can bring. Hope he keeps it going for years to come.
@LeoPohl wrote:
@streakygopher wrote:
@Neely wrote:
I follow his career only on a cursory level but found it impressive that Blake Wheeler recently scored his 400th NHL point. I realize he has been playing at a high level for some time but I found that quite an impressive total and caught me off guard.
He's one of these rarities that blossomed once he hit the NHL. I saw an interview with him once where he shamefacedly admitted that he's doing things now he never did (and should have) in college....like going as hard on defense as he does on offense.
Saturday. Thing is he's only 8 seasons in and could legitimately double that. There are forwards currently playing who may not get much higher that are talked about as future Hall of Famers, Zetterberg for instance. And who knows what Datsyuk will retire with. Outside of an extra three seasons, how much difference is there between Wheeler and Corey Perry?
Edit: When I heard about that Saturday, I got to thinking that Wheeler could challenge Dave Christian for 3rd on the all-time point list by a Minnesotan until I remembered that Parise guy will probably finish 2nd.
200 POINT MINNESOTAN SCORERS IN NHL HISTORY (THROUGH 2014-2015)
001 Phil Housley 1232
002 Neal Broten 923
003 Dave Christian 773
004 Reed Larson 685
005 Jamie Langenbrunner 663
006 MATT CULLEN 626
007 ZACH PARISE 566
008 Aaron Broten 515
009 Joel Otto 508
010 Jason Blake 486
011 Tommy Williams 430
012 DAVID BACKES 425
013 Tom Kurvers 421
014 Mark Parrish 387
015 BLAKE WHEELER 362
016 Paul Ranheim 360
017 Mike Ramsey 345
018 DUSTIN BYFUGLIEN 344
019 Trent Klatt 343
020 Mark Pavelich 329
021 Paul Holmgren 323
022 T.J. OSHIE 310
023 KYLE OKPOSO 305
024 Sean Hill 298
025 Bret Hedican 294
026 PAUL MARTIN 272
027 Dean Talafous 258
028 DEREK STEPAN 252
029 Derek Plante 248
030 ALEX GOLIGOSKI 240
031 Tom Chorske 237
032 Gary Sargent 222
033 Steve Jensen 220
034 TOM GILBERT 216
035 Jordan Leopold 214
036 Corey Millen 209
037 Cully Dahlstrom 206
Shjon Podein 206
039 Bryan Erickson 205
040 Doc Romnes 204Matt Niskanen and Erik Johnson reached the milestone this season.
Had no idea Aaron Broten had that many points. Nice NHL career.
@streakygopher wrote:
@LeoPohl wrote:
@streakygopher wrote:
@Neely wrote:
I follow his career only on a cursory level but found it impressive that Blake Wheeler recently scored his 400th NHL point. I realize he has been playing at a high level for some time but I found that quite an impressive total and caught me off guard.
He's one of these rarities that blossomed once he hit the NHL. I saw an interview with him once where he shamefacedly admitted that he's doing things now he never did (and should have) in college....like going as hard on defense as he does on offense.
Saturday. Thing is he's only 8 seasons in and could legitimately double that. There are forwards currently playing who may not get much higher that are talked about as future Hall of Famers, Zetterberg for instance. And who knows what Datsyuk will retire with. Outside of an extra three seasons, how much difference is there between Wheeler and Corey Perry?
Edit: When I heard about that Saturday, I got to thinking that Wheeler could challenge Dave Christian for 3rd on the all-time point list by a Minnesotan until I remembered that Parise guy will probably finish 2nd.
200 POINT MINNESOTAN SCORERS IN NHL HISTORY (THROUGH 2014-2015)
001 Phil Housley 1232
002 Neal Broten 923
003 Dave Christian 773
004 Reed Larson 685
005 Jamie Langenbrunner 663
006 MATT CULLEN 626
007 ZACH PARISE 566
008 Aaron Broten 515
009 Joel Otto 508
010 Jason Blake 486
011 Tommy Williams 430
012 DAVID BACKES 425
013 Tom Kurvers 421
014 Mark Parrish 387
015 BLAKE WHEELER 362
016 Paul Ranheim 360
017 Mike Ramsey 345
018 DUSTIN BYFUGLIEN 344
019 Trent Klatt 343
020 Mark Pavelich 329
021 Paul Holmgren 323
022 T.J. OSHIE 310
023 KYLE OKPOSO 305
024 Sean Hill 298
025 Bret Hedican 294
026 PAUL MARTIN 272
027 Dean Talafous 258
028 DEREK STEPAN 252
029 Derek Plante 248
030 ALEX GOLIGOSKI 240
031 Tom Chorske 237
032 Gary Sargent 222
033 Steve Jensen 220
034 TOM GILBERT 216
035 Jordan Leopold 214
036 Corey Millen 209
037 Cully Dahlstrom 206
Shjon Podein 206
039 Bryan Erickson 205
040 Doc Romnes 204Matt Niskanen and Erik Johnson reached the milestone this season.
Had no idea Aaron Broten had that many points. Nice NHL career.
I actually thought he had about 100 more. There are some nice competitions on that list among active players. Okposo just passed Oshie and has a 1 point lead at the moment for 20th -- both will almost cerainly pass Klatt, Ramsey, and Ranheim later this season. Have chance to pass Byfuglien, too, if only Buff would stop playing. Same thing with Wheeler trying to track down Backes. Parise and Cullen have a nice rivalry going -- who's going to finish the season as the highest active scorer from the state? Inactive -- who had Kurvers beating out Parrish for the Jefferson record? I believe Mike Crowley holds the school's all-time varsity point record, and now another defenseman does it in the NHL.
@Neely wrote:
@LeoPohl wrote:
Outside of an extra three seasons, how much difference is there between Wheeler and Corey Perry?
About $3mm per year?
I have to admit the irony of that statement from that name strikes me.