08 - 09 MN NCAA Division III recruits

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New additions in bold

2008 - 2009 NCAA Division III Commitments - Minnesotans

Amherst College
F Ellen Swiontkowski Minnetonka, MN Breck School
G Sinead Murphy Rochester, MN Rochester HS

Bethel University
D Rachael Geng South St. Paul, MN South St. Paul HS
G Nicole Jones, Cambridge HS
D Anna Carlson, Roseville HS

Bowdoin
F Alex Chlebeck, Cretin-Derham Hall HS

Concordia College (Minnesota)
F Kit Hollway Osseo, MN North Metro
D Molly Ostroot Hopkins, MN Hopkins HS
D Carly Swenson, Bemidji HS
F Emily Wyman, Brainerd HS
G Kari Hunter, Prior Lake, Bloomington Kennedy HS
F Alyssa Issackson, Marshall HS

Connecticut College
F Jillian Dolliff, Excelsior, The Breck School


Gustavus Adolphus (Minnesota)
G Danielle Justice, Alexandria, MN Alexandria HS
F Kathryn DelZoppo, Alexandria, MN Alexandria HS
G Emily Klatt, Woodbury MN, Woodbury HS
F Ali Schwab, Stillwater MN, Stillwater HS
F Mollie Carroll, Eagan HS
D Nara Higano, Rochester Mayo HS
F Gracie Olson, Apply Valley, Holy Angels HS
F Whitney Schaff, Cambridge HS

Hamline University
F Rachel Deick Edina, MN Hopkins HS

Saint Anselm College
F Liz Burg Minneapolis, MN Benilde St. Margaret

College of St. Benedict
F Amy Ernst, Mankato Loyola HS, MN Thoroughbreds

College of St. Catherine
D Bridget Braastad Ham Lake, MN Blaine HS
F Cassie Rooney Plymouth, MN Wayzata HS / Walser
D Kayla Clafton, Grand Rapids / Greenway

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
G Madeline Lenz White Bear Lake, MN White Bear Lake HS
D Dana Kreuser, Roseville, MN Roseville HS
D Rachel Gates-Vickery, Irondale HS
F Nicole Olson, Irondale HS

St. Olaf College
F Emily Leutgeb Minneapolis, MN Breck School
D Kristen Latta, Edina HS

University of St. Thomas
D Lauren Schlichting, Stillwater HS

University of Wisconsin, Eau Clare
G Lea Jondahl, WI, Cretin Derham Hall
G Morgan Pieper, Warroad, MN Warroad HS
D Molly Anderson, Coon Rapids HS
F Taylor Jenkins, Austin HS
D Michelle Rust, Coon Rapids HS
F Toni Simones, South St. Paul HS
F Katie Ward, Coon Rapids HS, MN Thoroughbreds

University of Wisconsin, River Falls
D Rachel Blader Eden Prairie, MN Eden Prairie HS
F Chelsea Calder Golden Valley, MN Armstrong HS
F Katie Flanagan Roseville, MN Roseville HS
F Ally Foley Faribault, MN, MN Thoroughbreds
D Heather Horgan Deer River, MN Grand Rapids HS
D Breanne Hrabe New Prague, MN New Prague HS
G Becca MacRostie St. Paul, MN St. Paul Blades
F Emma Shields-Nordness, Excelsior, MN Benilde St. Margaret's HS

University of Wisconsin, Steven's Point
G Cassi Carpenter Centennial
G Claire Richards Richfield HS
F Erin Marvin, Moundsview HS
D Ariel Novak, Chisago Lakes HS

University of Wisconsin, Superior
F Alexandria Barton East Bethel, MN Breck School / Schwan's Blues

[mnb327]

St.Olaf - Sarah Edgerton - Hermantown

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New additions in Bold

2008 - 2009 NCAA Division III Commitments - Minnesotans

Disclaimer: These are not verified as there is no way do so. I have gathered these names from various sources including the beyond the dasher site, this site the USCHO Forum and through people I know in the community. If there is an error here please let me know. Or, if you have additional names let me know too and I will update accordingly

Amherst College
F Ellen Swiontkowski Minnetonka, MN Breck School
G Sinead Murphy Rochester, MN Rochester HS

Bethel University
D Rachael Geng South St. Paul, MN South St. Paul HS
G Nicole Jones, Cambridge HS
D Anna Carlson, Roseville HS

Bowdoin
F Alex Chlebeck, Cretin-Derham Hall HS

Concordia College (Minnesota)
F Kit Hollway Osseo, MN North Metro
D Molly Ostroot Hopkins, MN Hopkins HS
D Carly Swenson, Bemidji HS
F Emily Wyman, Brainerd HS
F Becca Kent, Elk River HS
F Katelyn Dold, St. Cloud Tech HS
D Allie Bondy, Moorhead HS
Sarah Haulseth,

Concordia University (Wisconsin)
G Kari Hunter, Prior Lake, Bloomington Kennedy HS
F Alyssa Issackson, Marshall HS

Connecticut College
F Jillian Dolliff, Excelsior, The Breck School


Gustavus Adolphus (Minnesota)
G Danielle Justice, Alexandria, MN Alexandria HS
F Kathryn DelZoppo, Alexandria, MN Alexandria HS
G Emily Klatt, Woodbury MN, Woodbury HS
F Ali Schwab, Stillwater MN, Stillwater HS
F Mollie Carroll, Eagan HS
D Nara Higano, Rochester Mayo HS
F Gracie Olson, Apply Valley, Holy Angels HS
F Whitney Schaff, Cambridge HS

Hamline University
F Rachel Deick Edina, MN Hopkins HS
F Billye Nelson, Warroad HS

Saint Anselm College
F Liz Burg Minneapolis, MN Benilde St. Margaret

College of St. Benedict
F Amy Ernst, Mankato Loyola HS, MN Thoroughbreds
F Kelly Fladebo, Cambridge Isanti HS, Mora MN

College of St. Catherine
D Bridget Braastad Ham Lake, MN Blaine HS
F Cassie Rooney Plymouth, MN Wayzata HS / Walser
D Kayla Clafton, Grand Rapids / Greenway

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
G Madeline Lenz White Bear Lake, MN White Bear Lake HS
D Dana Kreuser, Roseville, MN Roseville HS
D Rachel Gates-Vickery, Irondale HS
F Nicole Olson, Irondale HS

St. Olaf College
F Emily Leutgeb Minneapolis, MN Breck School
D Kristen Latta, Edina HS
F Sarah Edgerton, PHM Coop, Hermantown, MN

University of St. Thomas
D Lauren Schlichting, Stillwater HS

University of Wisconsin, Eau Clare
G Lea Jondahl, WI, Cretin Derham Hall
G Morgan Pieper, Warroad, MN Warroad HS
D Molly Anderson, Coon Rapids HS
F Taylor Jenkins, Austin HS
D Michelle Rust, Coon Rapids HS
F Toni Simones, South St. Paul HS
F Katie Ward, Coon Rapids HS, MN Thoroughbreds

University of Wisconsin, River Falls
D Rachel Blader Eden Prairie, MN Eden Prairie HS
F Chelsea Calder Golden Valley, MN Armstrong HS
F Katie Flanagan Roseville, MN Roseville HS
F Ally Foley Faribault, MN, MN Thoroughbreds
D Heather Horgan Deer River, MN Grand Rapids HS
D Breanne Hrabe New Prague, MN New Prague HS
G Becca MacRostie St. Paul, MN St. Paul Blades
F Emma Shields-Nordness, Excelsior, MN Benilde St. Margaret's HS

University of Wisconsin, Steven's Point
G Cassi Carpenter Centennial
G Claire Richards Richfield HS
F Erin Marvin, Moundsview HS
D Ariel Novak, Chisago Lakes HS

University of Wisconsin, Superior
F Alexandria Barton East Bethel, MN Breck School / Schwan's Blues

[boblee]

Good to see Allie Bondy playing somewhere next year. I heard that earlier today. Good for her.

[keepitreal]

TWP, a minor correction. There are actually two Concordia's-- Concordia College (Minnesota) and Concordia University (Wisconsin). According to Beyond the Dashers, two players listed for CC (Issackson & Hunter) are actually CUW. Not sure about the others.

Thanks for maintaining "the list".

Between D1 and D3, there are nearly 100 high school seniors from Minnesota teams intending to play women's college hockey, and probably a good number more we don't yet know about. Congratulations and good luck to the players!

[boblee]

All of the other Concordia College girls are correct. Also, Sarah Haulseth can be added to the Concordia College list. She has been out of High School for two years.

[twowayplay]

boblee, where is Sarah from?

keepitreal, thanks for cathcing the error, I have made the correction in my post above.

[boblee]

boblee, where is Sarah from?

keepitreal, thanks for cathcing the error, I have made the correction in my post above.

Sarah is from Moorhead. I should correct my spelling also, Halseth appears to be correct.

[HOCKEYMOM3232]

It looks like Concordia College (Moorhead) is really adding a strong class this year? I have seen a few of those girls play and they are very very good players. I wonder if they are going to make a run for the MIAC title this year? That is as good a class as I have seen so far I think. It is also good to see Concordia sticking close to home, and giving our MN girls a chance to play in College. For a while they seemed to recruit everywhere but MN, and now they are working hard close to home, which is great! Maybe the change in coaching 2 years ago was the change? It appears they are well coached, and clearly are working hard in recruiting. Does anyone know those guys up there, and how they are as coaches? A 3rd place finish in the MIAC this year was a step in the right direction for sure. Someone mentioned Sara Halseth, where is she from, what does she play, and is she going to make an impact for them? I also heard that Emily Sell is going to be going to Concordia also, she is a D1 transfer from North Dakota, does anyone know much about her? All of this is going to make them tough for us to play against next year I think. I would be curious to hear what everyone thinks of this and any other MIAC schools for this fall?

[HOCKEYMOM3232]

On a side note looking at this forum, it appears that Gustavous has also picked up a very good class. Which is not surprising, because they seem to always have very talented teams, but Delzoppo, Schaff, and Schwab seem to be very strong players that will help Gustavous continue to be successful. River falls also appears to have a strong recruiting class coming in. I guess in looking at all of this there is just a lot of great players entering DIII this year. I would like to hear anyone's thoughts on the rest of the MIAC or any of the NCHA teams.

[keepitreal]

On a side note looking at this forum, it appears that Gustavous has also picked up a very good class. Which is not surprising, because they seem to always have very talented teams, but Delzoppo, Schaff, and Schwab seem to be very strong players that will help Gustavous continue to be successful. River falls also appears to have a strong recruiting class coming in. I guess in looking at all of this there is just a lot of great players entering DIII this year. I would like to hear anyone's thoughts on the rest of the MIAC or any of the NCHA teams.

Gustavus continues to be the powerhouse of the MIAC and among the best in DIII nationally (despite getting upset by UW-Superior in the NCAA regional) so it attracts good players by reputation alone. Many athletes select GAC for its stellar academics. St. Thomas is also an excellent academic school with a very good women's hockey program; I'm sure we'll see some additional names on their list, as well as some of the other MIAC schools as the year approaches. Concordia (MN) made positive strides this year; we'll see if they can close the gap and challenge the top two.

Nice list of GAC recruits with the standouts you mentioned. Anyone know if Mollie Carroll is related to the coach? With the Carroll connection, GAC always lands some of the best high school goalie talent and this year is no different. Agree UWRF has a strong recruiting class, Shields-Nordness, Foley and Calder are nice players. UWRF lost the conference championship in OT to the Cinderella national DIII 4th place finisher UW-Superior and figures to be a strong team again.

[boblee]

I thought the girl's name was Stacey Sell from UND, but maybe it is Emily. Either way, she is planning on attending Concordia. Concordia has a good group that will be seniors next year and they also are bringing in a very good class, they should only improve on a close semi-final loss @ St. Thomas last year. Gustavus continues to have the class of the MIAC recruiting class. Their biggest pickups are between the pipes. That is probably the one thing this team lacked next year. Maybe it will be a Concordia-Gustavus MIAC final?

[Central]

UND's roster identifed Emily Sell.

A 2007 graduate of Williston High School • Lettered five times in hockey at Williston where her head coach was former Sioux defenseman Mikaela Rehak (formerly Tofte) • Was a five-time all-state and all-conference selection • Named the 2007 North Dakota Girls Hockey Senior Athlete of the Year after leading the state in scoring with 55 goals and 46 assists for 101 points • Graduated as the state’s all-time leading scorer with 409 points • Notched 258 goals and 151 assists in her prep career • Led her team to a fourth-place finish at 2007 state tournament • Also lettered five times in tennis and was an all-conference selection each year • Earned four all-state honors in tennis and won a state doubles championship • Helped her team to three region titles • Also lettered once in golf • Member of the National Honor Society.

UND's cumulative stats indicated she played 34 games the past season. Nice addition to Concordia wonder if she will play both hockey and tennis?

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New additions in Bold

2008 - 2009 NCAA Division III Commitments - Minnesotans

Disclaimer: These are not verified as there is no way do so. I have gathered these names from various sources including the beyond the dasher site, this site the USCHO Forum and through people I know in the community. If there is an error here please let me know. Or, if you have additional names let me know too and I will update accordingly

Amherst College
F Ellen Swiontkowski Minnetonka, MN Breck School
G Sinead Murphy Rochester, MN Rochester HS

Bethel University
D Rachael Geng South St. Paul, MN South St. Paul HS
G Nicole Jones, Cambridge HS
D Anna Carlson, Roseville HS

Bowdoin
F Alex Chlebeck, Cretin-Derham Hall HS

Concordia College (Minnesota)
F Kit Hollway Osseo, MN North Metro
D Molly Ostroot Hopkins, MN Hopkins HS
D Carly Swenson, Bemidji HS
F Emily Wyman, Brainerd HS
F Becca Kent, Elk River HS
F Katelyn Dold, St. Cloud Tech HS
D Allie Bondy, Moorhead HS
F Sarah Halseth, Moorhead HS, Class 06
Emily Sell, UND, Class of 06
Rachel Stevenson, Buffalo HS

Concordia University (Wisconsin)
G Kari Hunter, Prior Lake, Bloomington Kennedy HS
F Alyssa Issackson, Marshall HS
F Alex Barton, East Bethel, Breck HS
F Hilary Christiansen, Eagan HS

Connecticut College
F Jillian Dolliff, Excelsior, The Breck School


Gustavus Adolphus (Minnesota)
G Danielle Justice, Alexandria, MN Alexandria HS
F Kathryn DelZoppo, Alexandria, MN Alexandria HS
G Emily Klatt, Woodbury MN, Woodbury HS
F Ali Schwab, Stillwater MN, Stillwater HS
F Mollie Carroll, Eagan HS
D Nara Higano, Rochester Mayo HS
F Gracie Olson, Apply Valley, Holy Angels HS
F Whitney Schaff, Cambridge HS

Hamline University
F Rachel Deick Edina, MN Hopkins HS
F Billye Nelson, Warroad HS

Saint Anselm College
F Liz Burg Minneapolis, MN Benilde St. Margaret

College of St. Benedict
F Amy Ernst, Mankato Loyola HS, MN Thoroughbreds
F Kelly Fladebo, Cambridge Isanti HS, Mora MN

College of St. Catherine
D Bridget Braastad Ham Lake, MN Blaine HS
F Cassie Rooney Plymouth, MN Wayzata HS / Walser
D Kayla Clafton, Grand Rapids / Greenway

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
G Madeline Lenz White Bear Lake, MN White Bear Lake HS
D Dana Kreuser, Roseville, MN Roseville HS
D Rachel Gates-Vickery, Irondale HS
F Nicole Olson, Irondale HS

St. Olaf College
F Emily Leutgeb Minneapolis, MN Breck School
D Kristen Latta, Edina HS
F Sarah Edgerton, PHM Coop, Hermantown, MN

University of St. Thomas
D Lauren Schlichting, Stillwater HS

University of Wisconsin, Eau Clare
G Lea Jondahl, WI, Cretin Derham Hall
G Morgan Pieper, Warroad, MN Warroad HS
D Molly Anderson, Coon Rapids HS
F Taylor Jenkins, Austin HS
D Michelle Rust, Coon Rapids HS
F Toni Simones, South St. Paul HS
F Katie Ward, Coon Rapids HS, MN Thoroughbreds

University of Wisconsin, River Falls
D Rachel Blader Eden Prairie, MN Eden Prairie HS
F Chelsea Calder Golden Valley, MN Armstrong HS
F Katie Flanagan Roseville, MN Roseville HS
F Ally Foley Faribault, MN, MN Thoroughbreds
D Heather Horgan Deer River, MN Grand Rapids HS
D Breanne Hrabe New Prague, MN New Prague HS
G Becca MacRostie St. Paul, MN St. Paul Blades
F Emma Shields-Nordness, Excelsior, MN Benilde St. Margaret's HS

University of Wisconsin, Steven's Point
G Cassi Carpenter Centennial
G Claire Richards Richfield HS
F Erin Marvin, Moundsview HS
D Ariel Novak, Chisago Lakes HS

University of Wisconsin, Superior

[boblee]

Just for keeping track purposes (Concordia College Version):

Sarah Halseth is a forward.

Emily Sell should be added to the list (via UND).

Rachel Stevenson from Buffalo plans to attend Concordia College.

[Puck Bag]

They also show Amanda Ryder from Wisconsin - real strong kid and I think this class will really make some impact!

[twowayplay]

Just for keeping track purposes (Concordia College Version):

Sarah Halseth is a forward.

Emily Sell should be added to the list (via UND).

Rachel Stevenson from Buffalo plans to attend Concordia College.

Can you give me Emily and Rachel's position and what is Emily's home town and grad class?

[boblee]

Just for keeping track purposes (Concordia College Version):

Sarah Halseth is a forward.

Emily Sell should be added to the list (via UND).

Rachel Stevenson from Buffalo plans to attend Concordia College.

Can you give me Emily and Rachel's position and what is Emily's home town and grad class?

Absolutely.

Emily is a forward from Williston, ND (so I guess it is up to you whether or not it goes in the MN forums)

Rachel is a forward, I believe. I am verifying that right now, but I am about 99% sure.

[Silent But Deadly]

Just for keeping track purposes (Concordia College Version):

Sarah Halseth is a forward.

Emily Sell should be added to the list (via UND).

Rachel Stevenson from Buffalo plans to attend Concordia College.

Can you give me Emily and Rachel's position and what is Emily's home town and grad class?

Absolutely.

Emily is a forward from Williston, ND (so I guess it is up to you whether or not it goes in the MN forums)

Rachel is a forward, I believe. I am verifying that right now, but I am about 99% sure.

Rachel is definitely a forward.

[zamboni99]

Whats the word on Sell? Anyone seen her play?

[Central]

Sell is a forward according to UND website. Watched UND a couple times but don't remember any specific details about her performance.

[boblee]

Sell is a forward according to UND website. Watched UND a couple times but don't remember any specific details about her performance.

She had 1 goal and 1 assist in 34 games.

[HOCKEYMOM3232]

Is this class for Concordia going to make a impact for them? How about the rest of the MIAC who do you think is going to have the best class in that conference? How does everyone see the league finishing this year? Here are my picks

Gustavous
Concordia
St. Thomas
St. Olaf
Bethel
Hamline
St. Marys
St. Bens
St. Kates
Augsburg

I realize this is extremely early and who really knows, but it's still fun to play with the picks.

[rwb1351]

Is this class for Concordia going to make a impact for them? How about the rest of the MIAC who do you think is going to have the best class in that conference? How does everyone see the league finishing this year? Here are my picks

Gustavous
Concordia
St. Thomas
St. Olaf
Bethel
Hamline
St. Marys
St. Bens
St. Kates
Augsburg

I realize this is extremely early and who really knows, but it's still fun to play with the picks.

Are you making predictions based on recruiting class? past performance? current rosters? can you elaborate on your prediction?

[keepitreal]

I don't know about Gustavous, but I like Gustavus to repeat