Committed Recruits Update Thread

[Davey J.]

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Can someone give me a synopsis of what Clark brings to the squad?

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Another Hornet, great. Cake eater!

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gopherguy06 wrote:

Another Hornet, great. Cake eater!

So….soft?

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Coincidentally his 17th birthday today as well.

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[media]https://twitter.com/FargoForce/status/1442219625505251329[/media]

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Chesley lands at #16 on Bob Mckenzie’s list

[media]https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1443626547353632770[/media]

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[media]https://twitter.com/USAHockeyNTDP[/media]

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https://twitter.com/chicagosteel/status/1444059548168376324?s=21

Appears no more Joe Miller in the pipeline.

Jake Braccini might be out as well.

No sure how I feel about losing a couple of these guys over keeping Warner and Strobel, but I get there’s only so much scholarship $s to go around.

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younggopherdiehard wrote:

https://twitter.com/chicagosteel/status/1444059548168376324?s=21

Appears no more Joe Miller in the pipeline.

Jake Braccini might be out as well.

No sure how I feel about losing a couple of these guys over keeping Warner and Strobel, but I get there’s only so much scholarship $s to go around.

I would take those two over Warner and strobel in a heartbeat

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There were too many forwards lined up. It was bound to happen. It doesn’t mean Warner and Strobel or the Mittelstadts will for sure end up on campus, either.

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Joe Miller is 5’9” and 147 lbs as a 19 year old? That’s pretty tiny. I didn’t know he was that small.

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Thought Miller would wind up a solid, four year contributor at the U. Can see him really having a strong career elsewhere. I am sure Braccini lands on his feet but don’t see him moving the needle for a program.

Still skeptical Warner ends up on campus. Has not played a NAHL game yet. I wonder if the shoulder injuries just took their toll.

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I really liked Miller in hs. He is such a smart player. They probably wanted him to play 2 more years in juniors and he wasn’t on board with that plan.

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younggopherdiehard wrote:

I really liked Miller in hs. He is such a smart player. They probably wanted him to play 2 more years in juniors and he wasn’t on board with that plan.

I liked him, too. I remember he had a silky-smooth skating stride and was light on his feet. It’s hard I suppose to be the star of your team growing up only to be told you need to play junior hockey for a couple of years before you’re ready for the next level.

5’9″ is smurf-ish, considering they’re stretching that probably a little.

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Assuming Walker and McLaughlin are not planning to use their extra year – which I highly doubt – we’ll lose those two and possibly Meyers. No other obvious choices.

Incoming:

– Chaz Lucius

– Jimmy Snuggerud

– Garrett Pinoniemi

– Connor Kurth

– John Mittelstadt

– Charlie Strobel

– Nate Warner

Expecting more shuffling.

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Has anyone seen Strobel play recently? I saw him only in the tournament and thought he played with a big heart and an uncommon determination. Good team guy.

The question I had then and now is, does he have the skills to play at this level?

[glenhogan21]

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Moving on from a lot of the Bell recruits. Nick Williams still listed MN on Youngstown line chart last night…..

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Seeing as we’re low on D we could hang on to Williams he doesn’t make very many “splash” plays but he’s pretty solid. Denman like. As for forwards we’ll lose Walker, McLaughlin, I think Cruikshank and that’s honestly it. We have to see how the season plays out though obviously.

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I think it all comes down to scholarship money and timeline.

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glenhogan21 wrote:

I think it all comes down to scholarship money and timeline.

I agree. My thought was Braccini and Miller were higher scholarship and Warner and Strobel could be more “walk on” type with way lower scholarship $s. I would think J. Mittelstadt is lower $s too and if you want Luke you have to keep older bro in the pipe.

I am curious how Pinoniemi has progressed since hs. Honestly wasn’t a huge fan, very passive and played on the fridge a lot. I’m guessing he has progressed and his numbers in USHL are decent.

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younggopherdiehard wrote:

glenhogan21 wrote:

I think it all comes down to scholarship money and timeline.

I agree. My thought was Braccini and Miller were higher scholarship and Warner and Strobel could be more “walk on” type with way lower scholarship $s. I would think J. Mittelstadt is lower $s too and if you want Luke you have to keep older bro in the pipe.

I am curious how Pinoniemi has progressed since hs. Honestly wasn’t a huge fan, very passive and played on the fridge a lot. I’m guessing he has progressed and his numbers in USHL are decent.

I saw Pinoniemi play in person his 1st full year at SF and it was not good. Last year I did not get to see him in person, but his points went up ( only 1 more goal ) from 20 to 37 points. This year will be a big year for him and hopefully he will continue to take a leap forward, just like Jaxon Nelson did in his 3rd year in the USHL. He as 2 points in 2 games so far this year. I am mixed on him, just as I was on Joe Miller. Just need to see how the season plays out.

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Miller will go to a very good school. Guessing he didn’t like being pushed back a year. That is a loss but it happens.

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Cruz following his brothers scoring touch this year.

[media]https://twitter.com/USAHockeyNTDP/status/1444454639479427085[/media]

[media]https://twitter.com/USAHockeyNTDP/status/1444442764750561280[/media]

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Cruz following his brothers scoring touch this year.

[media]https://twitter.com/USAHockeyNTDP/status/1444454639479427085[/media]

[media]https://twitter.com/USAHockeyNTDP/status/1444442764750561280[/media]

Against sparty. Nice. Already has as many goals against B1G teams as Owen Power😁😁

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Pinoniemi with 2 goals last night for a bad SF team.

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frozen4champs wrote:

Pinoniemi with 2 goals last night for a bad SF team.

He’s one of the best players in the USHL this year

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younggopherdiehard wrote:

glenhogan21 wrote:

I think it all comes down to scholarship money and timeline.

I agree. My thought was Braccini and Miller were higher scholarship and Warner and Strobel could be more “walk on” type with way lower scholarship $s. I would think J. Mittelstadt is lower $s too and if you want Luke you have to keep older bro in the pipe.

I am curious how Pinoniemi has progressed since hs. Honestly wasn’t a huge fan, very passive and played on the fridge a lot. I’m guessing he has progressed and his numbers in USHL are decent.

I’d be curious if Cruz and Chaz use up a scholarship since their parents are filthy rich.

I believe Lou Nanne paid for his grandkids’ education so they wouldn’t use a scholarship, which allowed other player to receive more.

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U18’s 2-0 against the big ten so far.

Snuggerud adds a goal against Notre Dame tonight.

[Davey J.]

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Once upon a time, we used to discuss a commitment from a player like Jimmy Clark for days…

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Davey J. wrote:

Once upon a time, we used to discuss a commitment from a player like Jimmy Clark for days…

Is he playing with Edina this year? Wondering if I can watch him play.

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streakygopher wrote:

Davey J. wrote:

Once upon a time, we used to discuss a commitment from a player like Jimmy Clark for days…

Is he playing with Edina this year? Wondering if I can watch him play.

Believe he is doing a before/after with Sioux City and playing for Edina this winter.

ETA: Does this board autocorrect to Whioux? :lol:

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Davey J. wrote:

Once upon a time, we used to discuss a commitment from a player like Jimmy Clark for days…

We need Hammy back.

I don’t have a full synopsis or anything but you have to be pretty good if you are the best player on an Edina team, albeit a fairly average team for their standards, as a freshmen. I haven’t been able to watch him in person yet but from online streams he has looked like a good all-around player with a very strong shot.

Nice little highlight here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uCezasnJJU

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I’d probably add Brody Lamb to that list if we are talking high-end underclassmen.

My completely non-insider guess is that we get 3 of Snuggerud, Clark, Stramel & Lamb but miss out on the two SSM boys.

Hell, I guess I am an insider! But seriously, the three from the first group were pretty much gimmes and I’m very happy I ended up being wrong about the 2nd part as Chesley could be huge for us.

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DreamLoss wrote:

DreamLoss wrote:

I’d probably add Brody Lamb to that list if we are talking high-end underclassmen.

My completely non-insider guess is that we get 3 of Snuggerud, Clark, Stramel & Lamb but miss out on the two SSM boys.

Hell, I guess I am an insider! But seriously, the three from the first group were pretty much gimmes and I’m very happy I ended up being wrong about the 2nd part as Chesley could be huge for us.

Guessing the other SSM was Howard?

Chesley is the best of them. If they were ranked right now I’d say:

5*: Chesley

4.5-4.75*: Snuggerud

4.25-4.5*: Clark and Lamb

Sawchyn and Moore are probably 4.5-4.75*s left out there right now.

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Snuggerud is the leading scorer for the U18’s so far. Pleasant surprise. Look for Lucius to pick it up too he’s maybe the most skilled player on the team.

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From USHL games last night–

John Mittelstadt with a goal

Brody Lamb with an assist

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Muskegon line chart confirms Braccini is no longer

committed.

https://twitter.com/muskegonjacks/status/1446958656017293316?s=21

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https://www.youthhockeyhub.com/news_article/show/1188340

Tony Scott and advisor Ben Weiand talk ~ 35 min about Joe Miller’s decommit and maybe being asked to play another year in the USHL. More than just not enough room.

Jack Braccini is mentioned as well — his ability to shoot the puck is highlighted, but someone who might be looking for a CCHA spot.

Scholarship money and role are always issues with college hockey, especially with so many players with the option for an extra year.

Garrett Pinoniemi, John Mittelstadt and Nate Warner also brought up. Scott hypothesizes that Warner might have to find a new spot because of so many injuries.

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Vegoe wrote:

https://www.youthhockeyhub.com/news_article/show/1188340

Tony Scott and advisor Ben Weiand talk ~ 35 min about Joe Miller’s decommit and maybe being asked to play another year in the USHL. More than just not enough room.

Jack Braccini is mentioned as well — his ability to shoot the puck is highlighted, but someone who might be looking for a CCHA spot.

Scholarship money and role are always issues with college hockey, especially with so many players with the option for an extra year.

Garrett Pinoniemi, John Mittelstadt and Nate Warner also brought up. Scott hypothesizes that Warner might have to find a new spot because of so many injuries.

On paper we have to cram in Pinoniemi, Lucius, Snuggerud, Mittelstadt, Strobel and Warner to fill in like 3-4 spots so yeah I think Warner will unfortunately have to move on. Too bad about the injuries he was really good in high school.

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I would not be surprised if neither Mittelstadt end up here. Luke went undrafted after looking like a 1st or 2nd round pick at one point.

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Vegoe wrote:

https://www.youthhockeyhub.com/news_article/show/1188340

Tony Scott and advisor Ben Weiand talk ~ 35 min about Joe Miller’s decommit and maybe being asked to play another year in the USHL. More than just not enough room.

Jack Braccini is mentioned as well — his ability to shoot the puck is highlighted, but someone who might be looking for a CCHA spot.

Scholarship money and role are always issues with college hockey, especially with so many players with the option for an extra year.

Garrett Pinoniemi, John Mittelstadt and Nate Warner also brought up. Scott hypothesizes that Warner might have to find a new spot because of so many injuries.

I’ve always been curious about the scholarship situation. The Gophers tend to have the most draft picks of all college teams, yet teams like UMI and UND often get some higher draft picks. Is this because UMI and UND are giving more full scholarships to high end recruits while MN is rumored to prefer splitting scholarships amongst more players?

I thought I saw on one of the Gopher games this weekend they showed a stat where the Gophers had 4 or 5 more drafted players despite UMI having five 1st rounders. What else explains the drop off on Michigan?

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Bertogliat wrote:

I thought I saw on one of the Gopher games this weekend they showed a stat where the Gophers had 4 or 5 more drafted players despite UMI having five 1st rounders. What else explains the drop off on Michigan?

Gophers have 15 and Michigan has 13.

They have 7 first rounders.

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Winning!

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I’ve heard that the team with lots of 1st round picks usually are a shoe in to win the Frozen Four. :wink:

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Luke’s had a good start to the season I’d still like to see him come in we need D next year and he’s good. John isn’t awful either but would obviously be bottom 6

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I’ve seen Luke Mittelstadt several times now, and I don’t see it. Maybe that would make him a good 4 year prospect though.

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He has a calming presence…Ryan Suter like, up to you to decide if that’s a good thing or not

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I still think Luke is really good, would still expect him to play here.

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The Trail Smoke Eaters of the BCHL have signed Charlie Strobel. He’ll get way more looks in the BCHL probably a good move.

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maroon_and_gold wrote:

The Trail Smoke Eaters of the BCHL have signed Charlie Strobel. He’ll get way more looks in the BCHL probably a good move.

…and an end to his days as a future Gopher???

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Davey J. wrote:

maroon_and_gold wrote:

The Trail Smoke Eaters of the BCHL have signed Charlie Strobel. He’ll get way more looks in the BCHL probably a good move.

…and an end to his days as a future Gopher???

Not necessarily. I know it is not common for players to go from USHL to BCHL, but the Reilly Brothers ( Connor & Ryan ) left SF and went up to Penticton. Granted, Lucia did not want them to play for the SF organization at the time and Mikey was playing in Penticton.

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Davey J. wrote:

maroon_and_gold wrote:

The Trail Smoke Eaters of the BCHL have signed Charlie Strobel. He’ll get way more looks in the BCHL probably a good move.

…and an end to his days as a future Gopher???

Idk what makes you say that we’ve grabbed players from the BC a lot

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maroon_and_gold wrote:

Idk what makes you say that we’ve grabbed players from the BC a lot

A lot? Other than Penticton pipeline (which was not that big when you factor in three were brothers) what was the last one, Kris Chucko?

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maroon_and_gold wrote:

Davey J. wrote:

maroon_and_gold wrote:

The Trail Smoke Eaters of the BCHL have signed Charlie Strobel. He’ll get way more looks in the BCHL probably a good move.

…and an end to his days as a future Gopher???

Idk what makes you say that we’ve grabbed players from the BC a lot

I didn’t make a statement, I asked a question.

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Davey J. wrote:

maroon_and_gold wrote:

Davey J. wrote:

maroon_and_gold wrote:

The Trail Smoke Eaters of the BCHL have signed Charlie Strobel. He’ll get way more looks in the BCHL probably a good move.

…and an end to his days as a future Gopher???

Idk what makes you say that we’ve grabbed players from the BC a lot

I didn’t make a statement, I asked a question.

Oh. No it is not an end to his gopher days

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Bonin21 wrote:

maroon_and_gold wrote:

Idk what makes you say that we’ve grabbed players from the BC a lot

A lot? Other than Penticton pipeline (which was not that big when you factor in three were brothers) what was the last one, Kris Chucko?

IIRC, Jack Ramsey and Rossini played at Penticton as well.

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That’s why I said Penticton pipeline

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Didn’t Laffer go there after he left Michigan, too? I believe he went somewhere in the BCHL.

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Yup, hence Penticton pipeline

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Fred Harbinger would more than likely be the reason and since Freddy also had a stint in SC…..

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Chesley gets an A rating in NHLCS Players to Watch

https://cms.nhl.bamgrid.com/images/assets/binary/326980866/binary-file/file.pdf

D Ryan Chesley-committed to Minnesota

F Logan Cooley-committed to Notre Dame

F Cutter Gauthier-committed to Boston College

F Isaac Howard-committed to Minnesota Duluth

F Jack Hughes-playing for Northeastern

F Frank Nazar-committed to Michigan

Rinzel, Lucius, Snuggerud get B’s. Rud unlisted. Kurth, Mittelstadt, Williams and the two goalies not listed second time around.

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Chesley gets an A rating in NHLCS Players to Watch

https://cms.nhl.bamgrid.com/images/assets/binary/326980866/binary-file/file.pdf

D Ryan Chesley-committed to Minnesota

F Logan Cooley-committed to Notre Dame

F Cutter Gauthier-committed to Boston College

F Isaac Howard-committed to Minnesota Duluth

F Jack Hughes-playing for Northeastern

F Frank Nazar-committed to Michigan

Rinzel, Lucius, Snuggerud get B’s. Rud unlisted. Kurth, Mittelstadt, Williams and the two goalies not listed second time around.

Will be genuinely shocked if Kurth doesn’t get selected and I believe Luke has a good chance of going late.

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Will be genuinely shocked if Kurth doesn’t get selected and I believe Luke has a good chance of going late.

Overage is quite rare overall

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Chesley gets an A rating in NHLCS Players to Watch

https://cms.nhl.bamgrid.com/images/assets/binary/326980866/binary-file/file.pdf

D Ryan Chesley-committed to Minnesota

F Logan Cooley-committed to Notre Dame

F Cutter Gauthier-committed to Boston College

F Isaac Howard-committed to Minnesota Duluth

F Jack Hughes-playing for Northeastern

F Frank Nazar-committed to Michigan

Rinzel, Lucius, Snuggerud get B’s. Rud unlisted. Kurth, Mittelstadt, Williams and the two goalies not listed second time around.

Nice to have a highly rated D-man. Chesley should be highest drafted D-Man since?? Leddy?

Bonin21 wrote:

maroon_and_gold wrote:

Will be genuinely shocked if Kurth doesn’t get selected and I believe Luke has a good chance of going late.

Overage is quite rare overall

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Didn’t Makar get passed over his 1st year?

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No, he was 4th overall…

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No, he was 4th overall…

Makar was first year eligible, just on older side of draft.

I think Henrik Borgstrom was highest 2nd year guy recently. Perunovich was in his final year of eligibility too right??

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Scott Perunovich is who I was thinking of.

I knew it was a slick undersized D that had played D-1.

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https://twitter.com/collegehockey/status/1450830158475108357?s=20

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Cal Thomas to the U

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Nice!

Now get some 6’3″+ guys that can actually play hockey like SCSU has to fill out the D.

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Cal Thomas to the U

Further confirmation. Don’t know how to make it bigger off a screenshot.

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Does anyone know anything about Cal’s game and willing to share what type of player he is?

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https://twitter.com/mikemorrealenhl/status/1453069092034842629?s=21

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Heard Cruz Lucius broke his arm a couple weeks back.

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