Ex-Wayzata F Griffin Ness commits to North Dakota

[JerseyDave]

G-Ness (@GrifffinNess)
"Super excited to be a part of such a historic hockey progam. Can’t wait to be a Fighting Hawk. #Nodak"
12:35 PM - 5 Feb 2019
https://twitter.com/GrifffinNess/status ... 2301067264

"Griffin Ness Commits to North Dakota"
02/05/2019, 12:30PM CST BY TIM HARWOOD, WATERLOO BLACK HAWKS
https://www.ushl.com/news_article/show/992138

UND lands commitment from Wayzata's Griffin Ness
By Brad Elliott Schlossman on Feb 5, 2019 at 6:03 p.m.
https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports ... iffin-ness

Chris Dilks (@ChrisDilks)
"Waterloo(USHL) '99 F Griffin Ness is now committed to North Dakota, after previously being committed to Air Force. Great HS player at Wayzata that was overlooked due to his size, but has been really good in the USHL this year."
12:29 PM - 5 Feb 2019
https://twitter.com/ChrisDilks/status/1 ... 1780258817

MAP South Hockey (@MAPSouthHockey)
"THE NEXT ONE IN NODAK: Congrats to @BlckHawksHockey forward @GrifffinNess on his commitment to @UNDmhockey. With his skill set & compete level, G-Ness has made a smooth transition to juniors this year and will undoubtably do the same when he heads to the collegiate level. #SS4L"
4:37 PM - 5 Feb 2019
https://twitter.com/MAPSouthHockey/stat ... 6698099712

"CHASING GREATNESS: GRIFFIN NESS"
https://www.mnlakershockey.com/griffinness

2017 state tourney hockey hair clip:
https://twitter.com/cjzero/status/839998792640389121

Elite Prospects profile:
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/3 ... iffin-ness

[O-townClown]

So awesome. Seems like a lot of older guys committing to top tier programs. For all the hype around the early commits at age 14-15, there's still a place for the standouts at 19-20.

[edgeless2]

So awesome. Seems like a lot of older guys committing to top tier programs. For all the hype around the early commits at age 14-15, there's still a place for the standouts at 19-20.

I don’t understand this one. This kid was a top player from day one. Speed Grit Scoring. Just an all around great hockey player. Maybe it’s his size or it’s the herd mentality of scouts (laziness). Congrats Griffin and family.

[InThePipes]

So awesome. Seems like a lot of older guys committing to top tier programs. For all the hype around the early commits at age 14-15, there's still a place for the standouts at 19-20.

Had previously committed to Air Force...

[O-townClown]

Had previously committed to Air Force...

Yes, which isn't a place kids commit to if they have an offer from schools like North Dakota.

[GoldenBear]

Congrats Griff! Nice to see hard work rewarded. GB

[Stang5280]

Had previously committed to Air Force...

Yes, which isn't a place kids commit to if they have an offer from schools like North Dakota.

I don’t know, seems like a step down to me. At least Air Force has made the NCAA tournament the past few years and actually won a game there

[elliott70]

Had previously committed to Air Force...

Yes, which isn't a place kids commit to if they have an offer from schools like North Dakota.

I don’t know, seems like a step down to me. At least Air Force has made the NCAA tournament the past few years and actually won a game there

Yes, but UND is in North Dakota which is next to MN.
Where is the air force school at - Colorado???

[612hockeytown]

Yes, which isn't a place kids commit to if they have an offer from schools like North Dakota.

I don’t know, seems like a step down to me. At least Air Force has made the NCAA tournament the past few years and actually won a game there

Yes, but UND is in North Dakota which is next to MN.
Where is the air force school at - Colorado???

He went under the radar and took a first offer. Having a breakout year in the USHL (and World Junior A tourney) and caused big schools to notice. Very similar to Carter Randklev (previously Arizona State U and now NoDak).

[JerseyDave]

Where is the air force school at - Colorado???

The Air Force Academy is in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains near the base of Pike's Peak in Colorado Springs. Colorado College is also located in Colorado Springs, just north of the downtown area. Denver University is about one hour north.

[Stang5280]

I don’t know, seems like a step down to me. At least Air Force has made the NCAA tournament the past few years and actually won a game there

Yes, but UND is in North Dakota which is next to MN.
Where is the air force school at - Colorado???

He went under the radar and took a first offer. Having a breakout year in the USHL (and World Junior A tourney) and caused big schools to notice. Very similar to Carter Randklev (previously Arizona State U and now NoDak).

It’s kind of an inside joke since I live in Denver (hence the 5280), and Mark and I correspond some through PM. But, yeah, Colorado is a trash state filled with degenerates like me. I don’t know why anyone would want to live here when you could have the splendid scenery and weather of Grand Forks.

In all seriousness, service academies are not for everyone, and you have to be all in to make that kind of commitment. I don’t blame anyone who may have second thoughts and prefer traditional college life.

[Stang5280]

Where is the air force school at - Colorado???

The Air Force Academy is in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains near the base of Pike's Peak in Colorado Springs. Colorado College is also located in Colorado Springs, just north of the downtown area. Denver University is about one hour north.

Fun fact: the location of the Cadet Arena is over 7000 ft in elevation. Makes for some winded flatlanders visiting for road trips coming in from basically sea level.

[elliott70]

It’s kind of an inside joke since I live in Denver (hence the 5280), and Mark and I correspond some through PM. But, yeah, Colorado is a trash state filled with degenerates like me. I don’t know why anyone would want to live here when you could have the splendid scenery and weather of Grand Forks.

In all seriousness, service academies are not for everyone, and you have to be all in to make that kind of commitment. I don’t blame anyone who may have second thoughts and prefer traditional college life.

I was in Denver just a month or so ago.
Actually spent the day in Boulder.

[JerseyDave]

Been awhile, but I lived in Colorado Springs for about two years, then Boulder for another two years and made numerous trips out there otherwise.

[northwoods oldtimer]

So awesome. Seems like a lot of older guys committing to top tier programs. For all the hype around the early commits at age 14-15, there's still a place for the standouts at 19-20.