Potential Future Recruits

Finn Brink. First time for me seeing him play was in sections and i immediately thought that he’d be an asset as a role player 3rd/4th line. He’s a tenacious forechecker, battles hard and seems to be strong on the puck. I saw more of the same in the two state games.

Also seems like he brings the intangible positive energy and likability that his teammates feed off.

Anyone else get the same read?

Nelson looks like a Knies in the making

I see more of a left-shooting Chris Pronger.

I’d like to hear the explanation on both because I disagree on both.

Nelson looks like a Knies in the making

I see more of a left-shooting Chris Pronger.

I’d like to hear the explanation on both because I disagree on both.

Nelson is just physically dominant especially if you take into account that he’s only a sophomore. And a pair of hands to go with.

Where will Gunderson play in the future?

Finn Brink looks like a 4 year, heart and sole, leader-type and fan favorite! Smart! Tenacious!

I see a lot of Aaron Miskovich in that Thoreson kid from Andover…

Nelson will definitely make a living playing hockey!!

The two wings on Andover’s top line (Conway and (drawing a blank)) both have college hockey in their futures.

Knox will definitely play D1 somewhere!

https://twitter.com/mnhockeylife/status/1503076056730845189?s=21

Let’s make it happen

I dunno after a couple years of juniors he could be a good 4 year player, no?

I’d say the two top August 1 eligible are both on Shattuck Prep who appears to be a wagon this year

Celebrini – 96 points in 46 games

Eiserman – 71 points in 46 games

Read Celebrini might go to Chicago and then Michigan will obviously try to pull him a la Power/Brisson/Fantilli/Samoskevich

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https://twitter.com/mnhockeylife/status/1504940226137006085?s=21

I’m ready for Vanek 2.0!

Damn. How does he have a kid old enough for college?

Damn. How does he have a kid old enough for college?

He’d be13-15

Bold call since it says he is a bantam on this page.

Damn. How does he have a kid old enough for college?

He’d be13-15

Bold call since it says he is a bantam on this page.

I found it helpful as not everyone is aware of the age ranges of youth hockey. :no:

Vanek 2.0 is not gonna happen. His kid is a good – very good player, but not a dominant player. Unless Blake Vanek makes a quantum leap in the next 3-4 years, Im not sure he’s even a D1 prospect.

Seen a lot of Stillwater bantam hockey? (honest question, not a jab)

Vanek 2.0 is not gonna happen. His kid is a good – very good player, but not a dominant player. Unless Blake Vanek makes a quantum leap in the next 3-4 years, Im not sure he’s even a D1 prospect.

Seen a lot of Stillwater bantam hockey? (honest question, not a jab)

Yes.

Youth Hockey Hub’s bantam player of the year finalists.

Danny Nelson is joining the U-17 NTDP team this weekend.

Beckett Hendrickson 1G 1A

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Would like all of the uncommitted players here.

Is Slaggert related to the other at ND and what about Finn and Bobby Brink?

Specifically, yes on Slaggert and no on Brink.

Will he stay at forward now that high school is done?

https://twitter.com/usahockeyntdp/status/1512822649491177475?s=21

I’ll take Laurila, Skahan and Hensler. Eiserman will be the big name on this team.

Is Beckett Hendrickson too old?

He is on this year’s 17 team. Will move up to 18’s next year.

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How can you be from British Columbia and be on this team?

Lining them up for our last home game of the season!#USAvsYNG | #NTDP25 pic.twitter.com/676Ug3NF9p

— USA Hockey’s NTDP (@USAHockeyNTDP) April 22, 2022

Nelson centering the top line and Musser looks like the starter

The coaches will really need to do even more homework on the kind of talent they pursue in the future because the easy use of the transfer portal hardly inspires patience and loyalty with certain types of prospects.

There may be occasions where the fans will get upset at a recruiting “loss” but never really understand that the recruit in question may have had a few red flags to a coach that might point to a quick exit if things don’t go his way. Just something for people to keep in my mind when these recruiting conversations occur because certain fans (Not saying this about anybody specific… just saying in general) look at recruiting as being all about talent accumulation (versus smart team building).

It isn’t just about talent accumulation.

I don’t know if there is a clean answer to that when it is an ongoing evaluation process.

You never really stop learning about a player. Heck, they continue to evaluate them even after committing so…

According to wheeler article In Athletic Moldenhauer plans to play USHL next year. Spicer likely to UMD. Top uncommitted player after them?

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According to wheeler article In Athletic Moldenhauer plans to play USHL next year. Spicer likely to UMD. Top uncommitted player after them?

Happy Gilmore?

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/635386/tyson-dyck

Whoever this kid is

I think Bump signed.

I don’t think Nick Pierre, Maddox Fleming have…

A couple of interesting picks in todays USHL phase II draft. Cole Spicer went in the 8th Rd to Sioux City. Tomek Haula, Erik’s 17 year old brother also went to SC in the 13th round.

Not sure where to put this, but a new coach has been named at the NTDP. They promoted the associate coach.

Nick Fohr has been named the 16th head coach in #NTDP history! 🇺🇸

Congrats, Coach! 🤝

— USA Hockey’s NTDP (@USAHockeyNTDP) May 6, 2022

2022 Bantam POTY

Congrats to Sam Laurila on getting tabbed the top Bantam in MN. The second Spud to win the coveted award (Ethan Frisch). Sam tells YHH about:

-Winning state (Brooks and Willy)
-Making NTDP team
-Thanking those that have helped him

Link: https://t.co/KjnI1bZTJ0 pic.twitter.com/Ng7OpnHqV8

— YHH (@YouthHockeyHub) May 18, 2022

Spehar will be fun to watch because aside from the name I believe he’s actually a pretty good player with a decent shot at the U offering if he develops. Same with Vanek except someone came on here and basically said he wasn’t good enough. He’s in bantams so we should probably relax on that.

Is this an actual draft of youth player by the WHL?

These kids are only 1 year older than my son, which is very weird to think about.

What?  That’s crazy.  At 14 they could leave home and play against Chaz Lucius and other semi pro players?

They can’t drive.  They need a ride to the rink.  WTF!

“They got a lot of promise!”

“They brought their F’ing toys with them!”

https://movie-sounds.org/famous-movie-samples/quotes-with-sound-clips-from-slap-shot-1977/they-brought-their-fucking-toys-with-them

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Bonin21 wrote:

Bertogliat wrote:

. At 14 they could leave home and play against Chaz Lucius and other semi pro players? They can’t drive. They n

A 14 year old could play 20 year olds.

That should help them prepare to play Mankato when they get to college.