2009-10 Div 1 Commitments

[keepitreal]

Updated 10/13

[joehockey]

From the college board and this weekend in Elite League:

Mercyhurst
Jessica Christofferson........F...............Bemdji, MN

Bemidji State (Joins her sister)
Ericka Wheelhouse............D.................Crookston, MN

All played last summer for the Jr. Whitecaps.

[joehockey]

Minnesota Commitments from Press Release of the Upper Midwest Girls Elite HS League....I am not sure if all have been posted here yet....

St. Cloud:
Lisa Martinson, St. Louis Park;
Callie Dahl, Stillwater;
Kylie Lane, Roseau;
Alex Nelson, Andover;
University of Minnesota: Becky Kortum, Hopkins;
Dartmouth: Sally Komarek, Blake;
Mercyhurst: Jessica Christofferson, Bemidji;
Bemidji: Sadie Lundquist, Cloquet;
Harvard: Kelsey Romatoski, Woodbury/Academy of Holy Angles ;
Mankato State University:
Lauren Zrust, Blaine
Erika Magnusson, Fergus Falls

[keepitreal]

Thanks for the update Joe

[hockeya1a]

Minnesota Commitments from Press Release of the Upper Midwest Girls Elite HS League....I am not sure if all have been posted here yet....

St. Cloud:
Lisa Martinson, St. Louis Park;
Callie Dahl, Stillwater;
Kylie Lane, Roseau;
Alex Nelson, Andover;
University of Minnesota: Becky Kortum, Hopkins;
Dartmouth: Sally Komarek, Blake;
Mercyhurst: Jessica Christofferson, Bemidji;
Bemidji: Sadie Lundquist, Cloquet;
Harvard: Kelsey Romatoski, Woodbury/Academy of Holy Angles ;
Mankato State University:
Lauren Zrust, Blaine
Erika Magnusson, Fergus Falls

Does anyone know where Lauren Smith went?

I thought she was playing with Ohio State but I did not see her at the Ridder or on there website?

[MNHockeyFan]

Does anyone know where Lauren Smith went?

I thought she was playing with Ohio State but I did not see her at the Ridder or on there website?

She decided to give up hockey well before the start of the season.

[hockeya1a]

Does anyone know where Lauren Smith went?

I thought she was playing with Ohio State but I did not see her at the Ridder or on there website?

She decided to give up hockey well before the start of the season.

What a shame!! she was an exciting player to watch.

[MNHockeyFan]

From today's Star Tribune, "Minnesota's Standout Athletes Fanning Out" article:

"The following is a list of known Minnesota high school athletes expected to sign Division I letters of intent during the early signing period that starts today and ends next week. (High school, sport and college choice)."

http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps ... page=2&c=y

GIRLS' HOCKEY:

Jessica Christofferson, Bemidji, Mercyhurst
Callie Dahl, Stillwater, St. Cloud State
Sally Komarek, Blake, Dartmouth
Becky Kortum, Hopkins, Gophers
Kylie Lane, Roseau, St. Cloud State
Sadie Lundquist, Cloquet, Bemidji State
Erika Magnusson, Fergus Falls, MSU Mankato
Lisa Martinson, St. Louis Park, St. Cloud State
Alex Nelson, Andover, St. Cloud State
Kelsey Romatoski, Holy Angels, Harvard
Haylea Schmid, St. Francis, St. Cloud State
Ericka Wheelhouse, Crookston, Bemidji State
Lauren Zrust, Blaine, MSU Mankato

[joehockey]

From Hux and the College Forum

Re: 09-10 D1 Commitments

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Player....................Position...............( Current Team).......................Hometown

(Based on reliable info, but to paraphrase Yogi, "It ain't official 'til it's official.")
* Denotes commitments are official, as announced by the school


Bemidji State
Sadie Lundquist...............F......................... (CEC)................................Cloquet, MN
MacKenzie Thurston.........F.................(Ottawa Senators)........................Kanata, ON
Erika Wheelhouse............D......................(Croo kston).........................Crookston, MN

Boston College
Blake Bolden....................D...............(USA 18s/Northwood).......................Stow, OH
Corinne Boyles.................G............(USA 18s/Chicago Mission).................Wheaton, IL
Kristina Brown.................D......................(Cush ing)...........................N. Andover, MA
Dru Burns........................D.................... ....(SSM).............................Sweetwater, TX
Ashley Motherwell............F................(USA 18s/Lawrence)....................St. Charles, IL
Caitlin Walsh...................F........................( Rivers).................................Franklin, MA

Boston University
Jill Cardella......................F................... .....(NAHA)...............................Rocheste r, NY
Taylor Holze....................F........................ (NAHA)................................Lynbrook, NY
Alissa Fromkin..................G..................(Phill ips Andover).....................Manhasset, NY

Brown

Clarkson
Danielle Skirrow................F................(Durham Lightning).......................Trenton, ON

Colgate
Brittany Phillips................F..........(CDN 18s/Westman Wildcats)..................Lauder, MB
Whitney Routman............D...............(Chicago Mission).........................Northbrook, IL

Connecticut

Cornell

Dartmouth
Sally Komarek................F.......................... .(Blake)...........................N. Plymouth, MN
Lisa Berreman....................D..................(Eagan)................Eagan, MN ADDED*

Harvard
Jillian Dempsey..............F......................(USA 18s/Rivers)......................Winthrop, MA
Kelsey Romatoski..........D........................(Holy Angles)........................Woodbury, MN

Maine

Mercyhurst
Stephanie Ciampa............G..........................(Tabo r)..............................Peabody, MA
Jessica Christofferson.......F.........................(Be midji)...............................Bemidji, MN
Stephanie DeSutter.....................................(Culv er)................................Aylmer, ON
Kelci Lanthier..................G..................(Wash ington Pride)...................Mount Airy, MD

Minnesota
Megan Bozek..................D..............(USA 18s/Chicago Mission)..........Buffalo Grove, IL
Rebecca Kortum..............F.........................(Hop kins).............................Wayzata, MN

Minnesota - Duluth
Audrey B-Cournoyer.........F..................(CDN 18s/Dawson)......................Montreal, QC

Minnesota State
Erika Magnusson.............D.......................(Fer gus Falls)......................Fergus Falls, MN
Lauren Zrust..................F.......................... ..(Blaine)...................................Blain e, MN

New Hampshire
Kate Brock.....................D..................(USA 18s/St. Pauls)...................Marblehead, MA
Kristine Horn...................F.......................... (SSM)..................................Madison, WI

Niagara

North Dakota
Candace Molle................D............................ (NAHA)............................Anchorage, AK

Northeastern
Casie Fields....................D....................(Ch icago Mission)...................Buffalo Grove, IL
Casey Pickett..................F........................ .(St. Marks).........................Wilmington, MA
Kelly Wallace..................F........................ ..(Berkshire)............................Libertyvi lle, IL

Ohio State
Paige Semenza................F.......................... .(NAHA).................................Pittston, PA

Princeton
Kelly Cooke....................F........................ ...(Nobles)...............................Andover, MA
Corey Stearns................F....................(USA 18s/Nobles)........................Falmouth, MA

Providence

Quinnipiac

RMU

RPI

Sacred Heart

St. Cloud State
Callie Dahl......................F................(Stillw ater High School).....................Stillwater, MN
Kylie Lane......................F.................(Rosea u High School).........................Roseau, MN
Lisa Martinson................D.....................(St . Louis Park)...................St. Louis Park, MN
Alex Nelson....................F....................... ...(Andover)..............................Andover, MN
Haylea Schmid................F..............(St. Francis).................St. Francis, MN

St. Lawrence

Syracuse

Union
Emma Rambo...................F..................(Chicag o Mission).................................Joliet, IL

Vermont

Wayne State

Wisconsin
Brianna Decker..................F................(USA 18s/SSM)............................Dousman, WI
Breann Frykas...................F.........(CAN 18s/Little Caesars).....................E. St. Paul, MB
Alev Kelter.......................D..............(USA 18s/Chugiak)........................Eagle River, AK
Derya Kelter.....................F.....................( Chugiak)..............................Eagle River, AK
Rebecca Ruegsegger..........G................(USA 18s/SSM)...........................Lakewood, CO

Yale
Erin Callahan....................G................(Wisc onsin Wild)...........................Kenilworth, IL

USA 42: Minnesota 14; Massachusetts 8; Illinois 8; ; Alaska, and New York 3; Wisconsin 2; Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas and 1 each


CANADA 6: Ontario 3; Manitoba 2; Quebec 1
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"Nicole, It's all about the puck!"

"No, Uncle Buddy, hockey is about teamwork"
USA Women's U18 National Team-2008 World Champions

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[FrankThom]

11/12 - Pioneer Press had Berreman (Eagan) going to Dartmouth

[joehockey]

11/12 - Pioneer Press had Berreman (Eagan) going to Dartmouth

Thanks added above

[hshockeyfan91]

Lisa Berreman is an outstanding defender. During the HS season there is no doubt she is among the very best players in the state. I do have a question with offseason - she doesn't appear to tryout for NDP type stuff, no JuniorFest, no Whitecaps/IceCats, no CODP/OS, etc - bottom line is that she doesn't appear to play hockey during the summer months. I am sure that she would have her pick of just about any / all of these programs.

Possibly she is playing - boys teams?, or maybe I just haven't seen the right rosters/groups - not sure, or maybe she's really into some other sports like volleyball, lacrose, etc. Maybe she's just that rare player who is so good, and knows where she is going from an early age, that all the summer stuff is unnecessary.

Bottom line, does anyone know why she chooses not to do a lot of summer hockey? If we can understand the principles, maybe there is a cost savings other families can apply!!

[quickfeet]

Lisa Berreman is an outstanding defender. During the HS season there is no doubt she is among the very best players in the state. I do have a question with offseason - she doesn't appear to tryout for NDP type stuff, no JuniorFest, no Whitecaps/IceCats, no CODP/OS, etc - bottom line is that she doesn't appear to play hockey during the summer months. I am sure that she would have her pick of just about any / all of these programs.

Possibly she is playing - boys teams?, or maybe I just haven't seen the right rosters/groups - not sure, or maybe she really into some other sports like volleyball, lacrose, etc. Maybe she's just that rare player who is so good, and knows where she is going from an early age, that all the summer stuff is unnecessary.

Bottom line, does anyone know why she chooses not to do a lot of summer hockey? If we can understand the principles, maybe there is a cost savings other families can apply!!

This just goes to show ya that the cream will rise to the top and you really don't need to do all the off season programs.

Berreman is one of those players that you have to go and watch play.
She is a great player, I think she is the best D in the state.

[hshockeyfan91]

This just goes to show ya that the cream will rise to the top and you really don't need to do all the off season programs.

I hear the spirit of what you're saying, but I'm not sure if I totally agree. I think Berreman is more likely the exception than the rule. I think exceedingly few players could do what she has done and still be moving on to a significant college experience. Hence my question, how does she do it? Does she do lots of private / small group work?

[Game Misconduct]

Duluth northern Stars Goalie Laura Bellamy turns down local UMD for the Crimson.

She was also annouced as the Minnesota state representative for the wendy's Heisman High School Student Athelete. She will go to New York in early December as one of 6 finalists.

Quite a feat for the 4.0 student, Class President, Softball star, and Starting goalie since 7th grade.

[keepitreal]

Thanks for the reports and to Hux at the College board

Updated 11/19/08 the final day of the NLI period. A few more will probably become public in the following days so watch your local newspapers and report commitments here.

Congratulations to the Minnesota athletes; 15 and counting!

[nmnhockeydad]

Congrats to Laura Bellamy on her selection as a finalist for the Wendy's High School Heisman Award. This is proof that good things happen for good people. The Duluth Northern Stars, the city of Duluth, and the State of Minnesota are very proud of her accomplishments.

[keepitreal]

Mary Loken, Roseau F has committed to UND
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Bemidji State University
Sadie Lundquist........F........Cloquet/Esko/Carlton HS
Erika Wheelhouse.....D........Crookston HS

Dartmouth College
Lisa Berremen...........D..........Eagan HS
Sally Komarek...........F..........The Blake School

Harvard University
Laura Bellamy............G........Duluth Northern Stars
Kelsey Romatoski.......D.........Academy of Holy Angels

Mercyhurst College
Jessica Christofferson........F.......Bemidji HS

University of Minnesota*
Rebecca Kortum......F......Hopkins HS

Minnesota State University*
Lauren Zrust........F.........Blaine HS
Erika Magnusson.......D........Fergus Falls HS

University of North Dakota*
Mary Loken..........F.............Roseau HS

St. Cloud State University*
Callie Dahl............F......Stillwater HS
Kylie Lane............F......Roseau HS
Lisa Martinson......D......St Louis Park HS
Alex Nelson..........F......Andover HS
Haylea Schmid......F......St. Francis HS


Total Minnesota high school commitments to date (12/02) = 16
*commitments confirmed by the school

[joehockey]

Mary Loken, Roseau F has committed to UND
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Bemidji State University
Sadie Lundquist........F........Cloquet/Esko/Carlton HS
Erika Wheelhouse.....D........Crookston HS

Dartmouth College
Lisa Berremen...........D..........Eagan HS
Sally Komarek...........F..........The Blake School

Harvard University
Laura Bellamy............G........Duluth Northern Stars
Kelsey Romatoski.......D.........Academy of Holy Angels

Mercyhurst College
Jessica Christofferson........F.......Bemidji HS

University of Minnesota*
Rebecca Kortum......F......Hopkins HS

Minnesota State University*
Lauren Zrust........F.........Blaine HS
Erika Magnusson.......D........Fergus Falls HS

University of North Dakota*
Mary Loken..........F.............Roseau HS

St. Cloud State University*
Callie Dahl............F......Stillwater HS
Kylie Lane............F......Roseau HS
Lisa Martinson......D......St Louis Park HS
Alex Nelson..........F......Andover HS
Haylea Schmid......F......St. Francis HS


Total Minnesota high school commitments to date (12/02) = 16
*commitments confirmed by the school

Total D1 from Hux (with 2 added for MN) - MN has 16 of 65 or 25%

USA 50: Minnesota 16; Massachusetts 11; Illinois 8; ,New York 4; Alaska, and Michigan 2; California, Colorado, Connecticut, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas, and Wisconsin 1 each

CANADA 14: Ontario 6; Quebec 3; Alberta, and Manitoba 2 each; Prince Edward Island 1

CZECH REPUBLIC 1

FINLAND: 3

[zamboni99]

Anything new on this thread? Its been a little quit as of late.

[northshore guy]

Anyone heard anything regarding Nicole Anderson from Shakopee? I've heard that there a couple eastern schools looking at her- Connecticut, Providence, Quinnipiac? Anyone have anything to back it up? Could be, she is a pretty good skater.

[joehockey]

So maybe another way to look at this thread is who are the top unsigned players who have not yet made a D1 commitment who might be able to play D1? Some people have said this is not as strong as 2008 or 2010 but I would think there are still good D1 prospects I will start the list so others can think and nominate but I do not know all of the players that well so this is not meant to exclude - probably some Thoroughbreds to consider:

GOALIES
Harvard Laura Bellamy............G........Duluth Northern Stars

Others Goalies
Jessica Havel, Grand Rapids
Kayla Lange, Anoka
Alexus Schutt, Thoroughbreds

DEFENSE
Bemidji State Erika Wheelhouse............D......................(Croo kston).........................Crookston, MN
Dartmouth Lisa Berreman....................D..................(Eagan)................Eagan, MN
Harvard Kelsey Romatoski..........D........................(Holy Angles)........................Woodbury, MN
Minnesota State Erika Magnusson.............D.......................(Fer gus Falls)......................Fergus Falls, MN
St. Cloud State Lisa Martinson................D.....................(St . Louis Park)...................St. Louis Park, MN
Other D?
Julie Baumgartner, BSM
Judy Daleiden, Blaine
Lyndsey Domass, BSM
Jenessa Heller, Anoka
Hilary Hayssen, Blake
Casey Knajdek, Hill Murray
Ellen Sitek, Edina
Natallie Wadell, Moundsview
FORWARDS
Bemidji State Sadie Lundquist...............F......................... (CEC)................................Cloquet, MN
Dartmouth Sally Komarek................F.......................... .(Blake)...........................N. Plymouth, MN
Mercyhurst Jessica Christofferson.......F.........................(Be midji)...............................Bemidji, MN
Minnesota Rebecca Kortum..............F.........................(Hop kins).............................Wayzata, MN
Minnesota State Lauren Zrust..................F.......................... ..(Blaine)...................................Blaine, MN
North Dakota Mary Loken.........................F....................(Roseau HS)……………………..Roseau, MN
St. Cloud State Callie Dahl...................F................(Stillw ater High School).....................Stillwater, MN
St. Cloud State Kylie Lane......................F.................(Rosea u High School).........................Roseau, MN
St. Cloud State Alex Nelson....................F....................... ...(Andover)..............................Andover, MN
St. Cloud State Haylea Schmid................F..............(St. Francis).................St. Francis, MN

Other Forwards?
Jessica Harren, Hill Murray
Nicolle Stumpf, Hill Murray
Lauren Charpentier, Stillwater
Margaret Chute, Blake

[MNHockeyFan]

I've heard from several different people that Hilary Hayssen from Blake is going to Harvard.

[keepitreal]

For many schools, early decision notifications are due out today (12/15). I expect we will hear some additional commitments this week

[hockey5471]

At the Blake/Andover game last week, its seemed to be common knowledge in the Blake stands and locker room that Hilary Hayssen had committed to Harvard and that Margaret Chute was joining her sister there, as well.