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Posted: **Thu Aug 11, 2005 5:51 am**

I am a fan of early signing. It is to bad to lose some of our best out east but they will represent! Many kids only list the U or UMD as schools they are interested in. There is so much more out there and hopefully more MN kids will look outside for DI options not just the WCHA. There are more opportunities out east that most kids have no idea about. The players and coaches need to connect better with those schools. It is backwords, I know but the work that they do for themsleves is more realistic than having a coach from Boston or Maine come and visit numerous times. It won't happen unless you were out at Placid let's say or something like that. Or are All state etc. Kids need to do their homework. Coaches should email those teams or the player should BEFORE their senior season so those coaches can keep track of them and maybe visit. There are many awesome DIII schools in the MIAC and Wisc. too. Keep your options open and contact many schools of ineterest.

Posted: **Fri Aug 12, 2005 3:09 am**

Agreed!!!

Posted: **Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:05 pm**

As reported here: <a href="http://p074.ezboard.com/fmnhsfrm7.showM ...  (just to keep all of the commitments/signings in one thread)

Posted: **Tue Aug 16, 2005 6:42 pm**

Some info I pilfered from the USCHO D-III recruit thread, with some familiar names headed to "emerging" national powerhouse in NCAA division III, the Golden Gusties of Gustavus Adolphus... Here is the Gusties incoming class: Jessie Doig Forward New Prague, MN New Prague HS Stephanie Ubl Defense Coon Rapids, MN UND (transfer) Mari Gunderson Forward Shoreview,MN Moundsview,HS Jenny Pusch Forward/Defense Mpls,MN Holy Angels HS Marie Johnson Forward Shoreview, MN Moundsview HS Liz Haakenson Defense Moorhead,MN Moorhead HS Christine Wicker Forward Burnsville,MN Apple Valley HS Brigitte Bartholdi Forward Cloquet, MN Cloquet HS Sarah Heinbigner Forward Stillwater, MN North St Paul HS Allisa Trinkle Forward Lino Lakes, MN Centennial HS Amanda Rosequist Goalie Breck School, MN I don't know how many, or if any here follow NCAA women's hockey. I wanted to "test the waters" so to speak to see if there would be any interest in a "where are they now" & "how are they doing" type thread (separate from this thread) for players continuing their hockey careers after their high school career has ended. Possibly posting tidbits / factoids / observations on the exploits of players during their collegiate careers...or maybe members favor sticking exclusively to the high school game. %-) Anyway, back to these ladies and the Gusties. Last season GAC had a very successful season making the NCAA D-III Frozen Four field largely with a roster of players that would be familiar to most hear I would imagine. Adding the fine bunch of recruits listed above they look to continue to strongly contend for the NCAA D-III title again in 2005-06 and beyond. For reference, the GAC 2004-05 roster: <a href="http://www.uscho.com/rosters/?season=20 ...  Also, many fine former Minnesota HS players on NCHA rosters as well as the MIAC. Edited by: <A HREF=http://p074.ezboard.com/bmnhs.showUserP ... ookyone</A> at: 8/16/05 6:49 pm

Posted: **Tue Aug 16, 2005 7:06 pm**

Does anybody else see a problem here? GAC Roster 2004-2005 Roster View Printable Roster No Name YR Pos Hometown High School 1 Danielle Koopman FY Goalkeeper Brewster, MN Worthington 2 Kiersten Supina SO Forward New Brighton, MN Irondale 4 Danny Blacker FY Defender Chisholm, MN Hibbing 7 Laura Vannelli FY Defender Eagan, MN Eagan 8 Tanna Tuomie JR Forward Shoreview, MN Irondale 9 Kelly Crandall SO Forward Plymouth, MN Armstrong 10 Becky Steiner SO Forward White Bear Lake, MN White Bear Lake 11 * Laura Stypulkowski SR Forward White Bear Lake, MN White Bear Lake 12 Jaclyn Dufault FY Forward Crookston, MN Crookston 13 * Leah Erickson SR Forward Benson, MN Benson 15 Margaret Dorer FY Defender St. Paul, MN St. Anthony 16 Ingrid Neve SO Forward St. Paul, MN Roseville Area 19 Dagney Johnson SR Defender Hastings, MN Apple Valley 20 Molly Doyle FY Forward Eagan, MN Eagan 21 Brittany Northagen JR Forward Hibbing, MN Hibbing 22 * Abby Randall JR Defender Tonka Bay, MN Minnetonka 23 Andrea Peterson SO Defender Vadnais Heights, MN White Bear Lake 30 Kitty Hurley SO Goalkeeper Minnetonka, MN The Blake School 31 Kara Meyer SO Goalkeeper Detroit Lakes, MN Detroit Lakes *3 graduates on a DIII 3rd place team and MIAC champ. With this incoming class on a current 16 person roster.... Here is the Gusties incoming class: Jessie Doig Forward New Prague, MN New Prague HS Stephanie Ubl Defense Coon Rapids, MN UND (transfer) Mari Gunderson Forward Shoreview,MN Moundsview,HS Jenny Pusch Forward/Defense Mpls,MN Holy Angels HS Marie Johnson Forward Shoreview, MN Moundsview HS Liz Haakenson Defense Moorhead,MN Moorhead HS Christine Wicker Forward Burnsville,MN Apple Valley HS Brigitte Bartholdi Forward Cloquet, MN Cloquet HS Sarah Heinbigner Forward Stillwater, MN North St Paul HS Allisa Trinkle Forward Lino Lakes, MN Centennial HS Amanda Rosequist Goalie Breck School, MN There are some very talented kids here. A WHOLE BUNCH IS NOT GOING TO GET TO PLAY THOUGH..... There has been an ongoing rumor about GAC and TOMMY town about who is going to play. Some other MIAC schools would be angry I am sure when you see what these 2 schools bring in but there have to be some angry butts on the end of the benches or in the bleachers... I respect Gorg and the whole Carroll clan but somewhere there has to be some misinformation, but only a handful of these 11 kids will be on the game roster.....hmmm Some of these kids either don't understand, their HS coaches help send them but don't know, or they don't care if they play or not. I don't know...

Posted: **Tue Aug 16, 2005 7:24 pm**

I don't know if this is true or not, but I suspect that there may be a sizable number of D-III athletes who decide not to compete somewhere in the course of their freshman year. While they have the same adjustment that D-I players do, they do not have the scholarship incentive to remain on the team. Maybe the coaches are planning for some attrition, with a target team size of 22-24. August, the prefect month for such uninformed hypothesis ...

Posted: **Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:38 pm**

Plus- just wait until December-January when you get the D-1 transfers, that for whatever reason decide that D-1 is not for them and still want to play. These kids usually get ice right away because they are in good shape. The Tommies & the Gusties usually have the door open. So yet another player will be sitting.

Posted: **Wed Aug 17, 2005 8:45 pm**

Best wishes to Christina, one of the most exciting players in the state! I have watched you play for years and kept track of you in the papers. I am glad you are staying in the Western Conference. Best of luck to #10 in the coming year and years to come-I will continue to enjoy your exploits on the ice.

Posted: **Sat Aug 20, 2005 2:18 pm**

and the rich get/will get richer!

Posted: **Sat Aug 20, 2005 8:04 pm**

And what is the problem? When you are a top program everybody wants to be a part.....How many of the above mentioned were actually recruited?

Posted: **Sat Aug 20, 2005 9:19 pm**

I have no problem. A lot of players would love to be on that list. Recruited or not. I also know some of those players are going to GAC for little to nothing a year. I'm not sure what the tuition is... $38,000 a year???? Yes, I know about financial aid. But under $5000 a year at one of the best liberal arts schools in the state /midwest???

Posted: **Mon Aug 22, 2005 2:16 pm**

I'd highly suggest that some of those players that are displaced seek out other MIAC schools. A few that come to mind are Hamline & St. Kate's - up and coming programs with great coaches.

Posted: **Mon Aug 22, 2005 2:18 pm**

Author Comment cardhockey Registered Member Posts: 1 (8/16/05 8:23 am) Reply college commitments -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christina Lee has verbally committed to Mankato. Congratulations Christina. Mankato is going to be a very competitive program! Icallthemasiseethem Registered Member Posts: 175 (8/16/05 8:35 am) Reply Re: college commitments -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christina, CONGRATS! brookyone Registered Member Posts: 176 (8/16/05 9:34 am) Reply Re: college commitments -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christina Lee has verbally committed to Mankato. Congratulations Christina. Mankato is going to be a very competitive program! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No one can argue the great recruiting being done by coach Vizenor & staff. Congrats to Ms. Lee !! The Mavericks are definitely adding scoring punch with players that will certainly make them a better team, and fun to watch. As a big WCHA fan I'm really looking forward to it. pavarotti77 Registered Member Posts: 2 (8/17/05 10:38 pm) Reply college comittments -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Way to go Christina. You deserve the very best. Mankato has got to be very happy! hockeychic21 Registered Member Posts: 2 (8/18/05 12:27 am) Reply Re: college comittments -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kelly Meirhofer (sp) from Sauk Rapids/Sartell has committed to St. Cloud State University for the 2006-2007 season. ghshockeyfan Registered Member Posts: 3671 (8/22/05 2:11 pm) Reply | Edit Re: college comittments -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Congratulations to Lee and MSU!!! Lee is one of the very best players and people in the game - and she's going to one of the most well coached organizations in Women's College Hockey. ghshockeyfan Registered Member Posts: 3672 (8/22/05 2:14 pm) Reply | Edit Re: college comittments -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meirhofer (D) and Haroldson (G) have been the backbone of the SR/S team and I expect both to go on to have wonderful collegiate careers!!! Congrats to Kelly on her recent commitment.

Posted: **Mon Aug 22, 2005 5:18 pm**

Holly Roberts...F...Warroad HS... has committed to St. Cloud State University for 2006-2007

Posted: **Mon Aug 22, 2005 6:38 pm**

Congrats to Holly and SCSU! Holly is an awesome player and will add alot of offensive know- how to the Huskies! Best of luck to you Holly!

Posted: **Mon Aug 22, 2005 7:11 pm**

<blockquote>Quote:<hr>Holly Roberts...F...Warroad HS... has committed to St. Cloud State University for 2006-2007<hr></blockquote> Great catch for the Huskies...congratulations to Holly, an outstanding player !! It looks as though SCSU is also making significant strides towards becoming very competitive in the WCHA...in addition to MSU-M.

Posted: **Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:24 pm**

Anna McDonald will be joining Allie Thunstrom at Boston College. Edited by: <A HREF=http://p074.ezboard.com/bmnhs.showUserP ... dhockey</A> at: 8/24/05 3:25 pm

Posted: **Wed Aug 24, 2005 8:02 pm**

WOW!! Another high end player going out east.

Posted: **Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:08 pm**

Congratulations to both Allie and Anna !!!!! What a terrific future these young ladies have ahead of them. BC is an incredible school, and has an excellent hockey program. I know they have both worked very hard for many years in pursuit of this dream !! Nice to see it rewarded for them. Rube

Posted: **Sun Aug 28, 2005 10:05 pm**

Pezon to SCSU... Spelling error though: Huskies get another recruit for 2006-07 By Kevin Allenspach kallenspach@stcloudtimes.com The St. Cloud State women's hockey team is trying to get more offensive. The Huskies, who scored the second fewest goals in the WCHA last season (a school-record worst of 63 in 35 games), on Saturday received a commitment from another recruit who can put the puck in the net. Meghan Tezon, a 5-foot-6 forward from Eden Prairie High School, said she plans to join forward Holly Roberts and defender Kelly Meierhofer in the 2006-07 recruiting class. Tezon has been on the Eagles' varsity since she was a freshman. She scored 19 goals and had five assists her first year, 36 goals and 27 assists as a sophomore, and 44 goals and 40 assists last season. In her career, Tezon has 171 points. Roberts has 319 points in three years — one at St. Cloud Tech and two at Warroad. Meierhofer, who is from Sauk Rapids, has 64 points during the past two years and is the top-scoring defender in the history of the Sauk Rapids-Sartell high school team. "I got to be friends with Holly at a camp out in New York," Tezon said. "When I found out she was thinking about St. Cloud State and she found out I was, too, it was like 'I will (commit) if you will.' And she was like 'I will if you will.' " Roberts committed to the Huskies last week, shortly after Meierhofer did so, giving St. Cloud State two local recruits for the first time. Tezon will be familiar with at least one other future teammate, too. Eden Prairie forward Megan McCarthy is joining the program this season. She had 80 points as a senior with the Eagles. "We each had to make our own decisions, but I remember saying how sweet it would be if we were teammates again," said Tezon, who also was recruited by Minnesota State-Mankato and Wisconsin. Tezon, Roberts and Meierhofer plan to sign letters of intent in November. Until then, St. Cloud State coaches are prohibited from making public comment on recruits.

Posted: **Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:08 pm**

Michelle Maunu - D - CLoquet (sorry if name spelled wrong) to the University of Minnesota

Posted: **Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:26 pm**

Nice to see Mn pick up a GREAT D!!!

Posted: **Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:39 pm**

<blockquote>Quote:<hr>Michelle Maunu - D - CLoquet (sorry if name spelled wrong) to the University of Minnesota<hr></blockquote> YEAH !!! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif ALT=":rollin">

Posted: **Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:49 pm**

Maunu is a champ. Go Gophers

Posted: **Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:53 pm**

Congrats to Michelle, The U got a good one!

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