There is no current play to discuss regarding Wiese because he hasn't even worn the M yet, and no one suggested players are above criticism once a season starts.
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How has Clark's progression been going since he committed?
Rinzel goes to Chicago with pick 25
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Oliver Moore ranked #21 in The Athletic’s way too early 2023 draft rankings
Apparently John Whipple has just committed
One big one down with Whipple. Another off the board with Skahan going to Sconnie
Looks like young Mr. Whipple grew up in New Jersey before moving to Minnetonka before his final year of bantams
Great get. Not that they struggled recruiting defensemen previously but curious if Steve Miller's presence had an impact here.
I just like the fact they they are slowly developing a pipeline of players from the NE coming to the program. I have always been more of a "get the best players to form a team" guy and less about the all Minnesota thing. With all the competition with the numerous schools in that region, it's nice to see people like Whipple and Cooley in the Middle of the country.
I just like the fact they they are slowly developing a pipeline of players from the NE coming to the program. I have always been more of a “get the best players to form a team” guy and less about the all Minnesota thing. With all the competition with the numerous schools in that region, it’s nice to see people like Whipple and Cooley in the Middle of the country.
Whipple has lived in Minnesota full-time for a few years so it's a little different than Cooley's situation, but it's still good to see.
Mr. Whipple seems good just as long as we don't squeeze his toilet paper.
Write-up on Whipple from Neutral Zone:
’06 (D) John Whipple (★★★★½) – Shattuck St. Mary’s 15U
Whipple was our No. 1 rated defenseman at the U.S. NTDP evaluation camp and he’s slated to play for the U.S. NTDP U17 team this upcoming season. In 54 games last year for Shattuck he finished with 55 points (18g, 37a) and 91 PIMs. Whipple is a Minn. native who has been with Shattuck for the last two seasons. At the NTDP camp, our scouts said that Whipple “was not only the best defenseman at the camp, he was the best overall player.”
NZ Scouts: “He’s an excellent skater, strong on his edges, balanced, agile, quick in all directions and has the speed and pivot to stay tight on any forward here, including the U17’s. He is aggressive in his gaps, he has a strong, active stick to knock pucks away and lift sticks around the net front to take away second chance opportunities. He broke up countless passes into the slot which was a result of his body positioning, his aggressive nature to jump plays before they start and his quickness to see it and immediately make a play to pick off the pass. Whipple is smooth in his puck play, he can hammer a guy into the boards, steal the puck and then immediately slow it down, create space with his skating ability and move pucks up ice.”
Wow… so a bit of a get huh?
Beckett Hendrickson!!!
What do we know about Beckett?
August 1 is right around the corner!
Based on recent recruiting and team success we should be a hot option.
F Danny Nelson – MG
F Beckett Hendrickson – USDP
F Teddy Townsend – EP
D John Whipple – Tonka/SSM
D Will Skahan – STA
F Brodie Ziemer – SSM
G Carsen Musser – USDP
are all top prospects plus stud non-Minnesotans
F Macklin Celebrini – SSM
F Cole Eiserman – SSM
Two of the players from Maroon and Gold's list.
https://twitter.com/scottcwheeler/status/1556618602958258176
#18 -- Oliver Moore
HM-- Beckett Hendrickson
There are a few uncommitted players on the list that the Gophers are still in the hunt for.
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Javon Moore of Minnetonka just committed to the Gophers. Looks like a great talent. Congrats to him!
Tonka seems to be the new Edina for Gopher recruiting. Moore is 6'2" as a 16 year old. So, he should still have some growing to do. He had 37 points in 27 games for Tonka last year.
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Wasting little time locking in some of those early commits. Still ample spots left at forward for 2023. Guessing a few older recruits take those spots.
Obviously they don't see how bad the leadership is! Anyone seen GoldyShuffle?? :bye: 😉 :dup:
3 commits and 3 skippers! Welcome, Javon!!
Still waiting for the big Tonka fish, Bobby Brink to commit. B-)
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I’m still here Dan :sieve:
Go Skippers! Go Gophers!
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Wow. Helluva month for Bob and co!! :dup: :dup:
Welcome Brodie!! :M: :M2:
tBob ain't messing around.
Not a skipper though…?
For anyone that would like to get a peek at some of the latest commitments, the NTDP U17 team will be at the Super Rink for a couple of games during the annual NAHL Showcase. They play the Johnstown Tomahawks on Friday, September 16th at 8:45 p.m. and the Maine Nordiques on Saturday, September 17th at 7:15 p.m.
Man...recruits seem really concerned about the leadership on and off the ice :yahoo:
Man…recruits seem really concerned about the leadership on and off the ice
It’s almost as if the problem was with those who left. The name on the front is a heck of a lot more important than the one on the back.
I think the Gophers are in good hands with the 3 players wearing letters this year. Faber being named a captain for the World Juniors speaks volumes, Nelson is a hard working role player and LaCombe is a quiet guy who leads by example. The main job is for them to prevent cliques and make sure all the players, regardless of role are treated equally, and I have confidence in all 3 leaders.
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I agree with F4C. Brock is a great person and the right leader, along with Nelly and LaCombe. Two quiet, but hard working and good people. LaCombe is quietly the funniest guy on the team.
I’m flattered to be wanted to comment on the recruits for this group and they are good. Two home runs, a triple and a double with the possibility of a grand slam. No one said bob couldn’t recruit.
No you just made it sound like he can't run a team...but hey you gave an honest assessment so I tip my cap to you.
Teddy Townsend commits
https://twitter.com/evegoe/status/1564668381634170881?s=21&t=t7QcH2Z0kp1pUpO_3jFCyg
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Sounds like great news! I assume he could have gone anywhere he wanted?
I’m not saying he is as good as Logan Cooley (maybe he is?) but the description of his game and his talents sound very similar!
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I’m not saying he is as good as Logan Cooley (maybe he is?) but the description of his game and his talents sound very similar!
He's no Andy Brink but still......
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