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by JDUBBS1280
Sun Sep 24, 2017 2:29 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Chaz and Cruz Lucius commit to Gophers
Replies: 105
Views: 43261

The Exiled One Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 1660 PostPosted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 5:46 am Post subject: Reply with quote "Just to add some context, the owners of Gradient (the parent and/or sponsor of Gentry Academy) are Chuck and Tami Lucius. I'm not sure where they "reside" now, but they definitely liv...
by JDUBBS1280
Fri Sep 22, 2017 1:52 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Chaz and Cruz Lucius commit to Gophers
Replies: 105
Views: 43261

Re: so back to what this means...

That's why I used the word "IF". Also, after Lucia and other big name programs came out against the gentleman's agreement, a whole slew of programs committed to upholding it... including UND, UMD, and SCSU. The fate of the GA may be sealed, but it's not entirely dead yet. Lucia basically just said,...
by JDUBBS1280
Fri Sep 22, 2017 11:15 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Chaz and Cruz Lucius commit to Gophers
Replies: 105
Views: 43261

New wrinkle in this saga - the older boy is repeating 8th grade. Not sure where you get your information but it is incorrect. He was in 7th grade last year. Both brothers have always been in the same grade. He just started 8th grade this year for the first time. NO REPEAT As far as HS, yes they are...
by JDUBBS1280
Thu Sep 21, 2017 8:22 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Chaz and Cruz Lucius commit to Gophers
Replies: 105
Views: 43261

BP wrote:New wrinkle in this saga - the older boy is repeating 8th grade.
How classy of you.
by JDUBBS1280
Thu Sep 21, 2017 8:18 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Chaz and Cruz Lucius commit to Gophers
Replies: 105
Views: 43261

Anybody else have/had kids this age, pre-puberty through the teen years? Yeah, me too. There is A LOT of stuff that happens through those years and A LOT of things change. I've heard these kids names over the years and I'm sure they are very good, even elite youth hockey players, but it's a long ro...
by JDUBBS1280
Thu Sep 21, 2017 8:16 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Chaz and Cruz Lucius commit to Gophers
Replies: 105
Views: 43261

What bugs me most about this is that when the kids get to be 18-20 and it comes time to trot off to college, the college doesn't have to honor that commitment, hence all the over recruiting that some programs do. Looking at Chris Heisenberg's recruit list, last year there were teams that had 15+ re...
by JDUBBS1280
Thu Sep 21, 2017 8:13 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Chaz and Cruz Lucius commit to Gophers
Replies: 105
Views: 43261

Re: so back to what this means...

I would imagine other programs might be receptive to their inquiries too, but if they are abiding by the Gentlemen's Agreement, they won't extend an offer until the player has publicly de-committed. Seems like the Gentleman's Agreement is going by the wayside. "For years, college coaches mostly adh...
by JDUBBS1280
Thu Sep 21, 2017 8:12 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Chaz and Cruz Lucius commit to Gophers
Replies: 105
Views: 43261

Just my personal opinion, Nothing against the kids, They don't know any better. but actions like this sure make me lose respect for the U of MN program. You may as well lose respect for the entire system then because it isn't just one school. Exactly. I find it comical that anyone would push blame ...
by JDUBBS1280
Thu Sep 21, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Chaz and Cruz Lucius commit to Gophers
Replies: 105
Views: 43261

Re: so back to what this means...

Seems like the Gentleman's Agreement is going by the wayside. "For years, college coaches mostly adhered to a gentleman’s agreement in recruiting. Once a player committed to a school, other schools stopped recruiting him. Not always, but generally speaking. Lucia said that practice is “fading.” htt...
by JDUBBS1280
Mon Jul 21, 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Tier 1 Winter Hockey has no place in Minnesota
Replies: 97
Views: 44258

I would bet that the U14 (boys) will fill up faster than anyone is ready for!! All of the 7th and 8th (some 9th) graders competing against "the best" competition in the country for two years before HS, playing 60+ games and for a National title. Then they can open enroll to the HS of their choice a...
by JDUBBS1280
Sun Jul 20, 2014 7:58 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Tier 1 Winter Hockey has no place in Minnesota
Replies: 97
Views: 44258

What I do not understand is why a Wisconsin man is so interested in starting Tier I hockey in Minnesota. BINGO! Double bingo. For the SECOND TIME, I find the topic and the discussion interesting. Nothing more nothing less. Elliot's question is inaccurate in the sense that I have neither the time, d...
by JDUBBS1280
Sun Jul 20, 2014 7:57 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Tier 1 Winter Hockey has no place in Minnesota
Replies: 97
Views: 44258

I would bet that the U14 (boys) will fill up faster than anyone is ready for!! All of the 7th and 8th (some 9th) graders competing against "the best" competition in the country for two years before HS, playing 60+ games and for a National title. Then they can open enroll to the HS of their choice a...
by JDUBBS1280
Wed Jul 09, 2014 7:00 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Tier 1 Winter Hockey has no place in Minnesota
Replies: 97
Views: 44258

I would bet that the U14 (boys) will fill up faster than anyone is ready for!! All of the 7th and 8th (some 9th) graders competing against "the best" competition in the country for two years before HS, playing 60+ games and for a National title. Then they can open enroll to the HS of their choice a...
by JDUBBS1280
Wed Jul 09, 2014 5:02 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Tier 1 Winter Hockey has no place in Minnesota
Replies: 97
Views: 44258

elliott70 wrote:What I do not understand is why a Wisconsin man is so interested in starting Tier I hockey in Minnesota.
BINGO!
by JDUBBS1280
Wed Jul 09, 2014 4:51 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Tier 1 Winter Hockey has no place in Minnesota
Replies: 97
Views: 44258

This is why participation rates in MN dwarf that of every other state. Techincally this is not true. Michigan's enrolled USA Hockey numbers are on par with Minensota's as are Massachussettes, the number of kids they send to D1 re not but technically participation numbers are similar Michigan also h...
by JDUBBS1280
Sun Sep 22, 2013 1:03 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Vannelli
Replies: 43
Views: 21594

keepyourheadup wrote:summer classes and fall term are vastly different experiences
They are similar enough to let a kid know if he is going to have issues managing class and athletics. He obviously didn't think it would work out. It's his decision.
by JDUBBS1280
Sat Sep 21, 2013 12:37 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Vannelli
Replies: 43
Views: 21594

College isn't for everyone but you should take more than 2-3 weeks to decide that. And even then you might want to take a year in USHL/NAHL and revisit decision. Slamming the door on college hockey seems pretty drastic. Wish him the best. Good player. He, like all Gopher freshmen, took classes over...
by JDUBBS1280
Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:40 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Vannelli
Replies: 43
Views: 21594

Sounds like he is going to stay at the U and focus on academics. Good for him. Good luck. And where did you hear that? He pulled it out of his butt. https://twitter.com/darrylwolski/status/380109582107832320 From what I've heard, he isn't Vannelli's advisor though. I've been told he's still undecid...
by JDUBBS1280
Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:33 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Vannelli
Replies: 43
Views: 21594

Paging Mr Dougherty :)

Wish Tommy the best of luck. Probably wasn't an easy decision. Hope he finds the balance he is looking for. Talented kid with a bright future.
by JDUBBS1280
Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:57 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Nanne not playing for gophers
Replies: 28
Views: 15878

My take: http://apatientcycle.wordpress.com/2013/09/14/ties-that-bind-louie-nanne-and-the-minnesota-hockey-fishbowl/ Well done Karl. I would say though, most NCAA backers I have seen have far less problems with CHL backers attesting to the advantages they see in going the "Canadian route" as they d...
by JDUBBS1280
Mon Sep 16, 2013 10:56 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Nanne not playing for gophers
Replies: 28
Views: 15878

My take: http://apatientcycle.wordpress.com/2013/09/14/ties-that-bind-louie-nanne-and-the-minnesota-hockey-fishbowl/ Well done Karl. I would say though, most NCAA backers I have seen have far less problems with CHL backers attesting to the advantages they see in going the "Canadian route" as they d...
by JDUBBS1280
Mon Sep 09, 2013 2:51 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Nanne not playing for gophers
Replies: 28
Views: 15878

A conscience. A very good Hockey player, but he never would have gave it up if he totally felt he deserved it(now). You NEVER see character like this! Wow! He has a new fan that will be pulling for him.. Refreshing, good luck to the kid. Refreshing that the kid was harassed to the point where he fe...
by JDUBBS1280
Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:46 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Ryan Edquist to Gophers
Replies: 59
Views: 24642

GoldenBear wrote:This is funny, keep it going guys! How about a congrats to a kid who achieved something pretty special, a chance to play D1 Hockey. GB
Exactly!
by JDUBBS1280
Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:33 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Ryan Edquist to Gophers
Replies: 59
Views: 24642

Would you feel better if I started a new thread titled " Lucia's early commits?" Explain to me how questioning 2/3 recruits is having my own insecurities? Like I said, I will look for you wearing the popcorn box in the stands in a few years. End of conversation! How's that 2014 forward group lookin...
by JDUBBS1280
Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:13 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Ryan Edquist to Gophers
Replies: 59
Views: 24642

Oh, one more thing, your "generational talented" player only had 2 pts. in national camp. Boesser led the 16's in New York. So, now we're making straight-up point comparisons between forwards and defenders? This is getting more laughable by the minute :lol: BTW - Congrats on being "that guy" that u...