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Does the U really spend time handpicking all these kids for their camp? I just don't understand how they have time to choose such a large number of kids from all over the state to attend this camp. Could someone please clarify?

[quote="shoot to thrill"]What's the Breck connection? It seems that they had an really young team this year that wasn't that strong (lost in first game of playoffs I think) but they sure have a lot of kids on these rosters. Is the selection of these kids by U of M people or do they take everyone that applies?[/quote]

I see what you mean now that the rosters are out. Out of the rostered players from Brecks team this year, there are 11 skaters that made the Model camp. Of those 11 skaters, 6 are freshmen and 3 are sophomores. There is obviously some connection given the mid-level performance of Breck this year. Maybe if mommy and daddy have enough money to buy you into Breck it includes a free trip to the model camp

COACHES

Team 1: Mike Corbett (AFA AC)
Team 2: Chris Brown (Augsburg HC)
Team 3: Darren Blue (MSUM AC)
Team 4: Rob Ritzer (River Falls AC)
Team 5: Eric Rud (SCSU AC)
Team 6: Scott Bell (Hamline HC)
Team 7: Brett Peterson (Gustavus HC)
Team 8: Mike Guentzel (UMN AC)
Team 9: Keith Morris (Alaska-NAHL HC)
Team 10: Ted Belisle (BSU AC)
Team 11: John Hill (UMN AC)
Team 12: Steve Rohlik (UMD AC)

EastonStealth:

The selection process is NOT by the U of M staff only. Last year it was explained to me by a Gophers coach that because of the NCAA rules, they were no longer able to select alone. There are OTHERS that participate in the selection process.

Good luck to ALL that participate, as Model Camp is a great opportunity to be seen by Juniors, College, and Professional Staff.

Regards,
mnhockey39

southernfool wrote:

shoot to thrill wrote:What's the Breck connection? It seems that they had an really young team this year that wasn't that strong (lost in first game of playoffs I think) but they sure have a lot of kids on these rosters. Is the selection of these kids by U of M people or do they take everyone that applies?

I see what you mean now that the rosters are out. Out of the rostered players from Brecks team this year, there are 11 skaters that made the Model camp. Of those 11 skaters, 6 are freshmen and 3 are sophomores. There is obviously some connection given the mid-level performance of Breck this year. Maybe if mommy and daddy have enough money to buy you into Breck it includes a free trip to the model camp

Did you count up skaters from other schools or just Breck? Don't be a hater it makes you look weak and small. Everyone on the roster has invested their time and heart to hockey, what school they go to doesn't matter. Sounds like jealousy.

Thank you stateofhcky, I thought it was by the U of M but now I know who really decides who gets in.

Iscraper56 wrote:

Iceburg wrote:

Iscraper56 wrote:Zach Barnum - Orono (Long Lake)
Sam Blaisdell - Buffalo (Minnehaha Academy?)
Mark DeLude - Academy of Holy Angels
Grant Fahnhorst - Wayzata (Plymouth)
Trent Frey - (River Falls, Wisconsin)
Corey Grandner - Champlin Park (Champlin)
Joe Howe - Wayzata (Plymouth)
Brandon Jaeger - Champlin Park (Champlin)
Beau Jensen - Minnetonka
Nate Jensen - Minnetonka
Trent Johnson - (Duluth Denfeld)
Luke Lundeen - Minnehaha Academy (Minneapolis)
Michael Morin - Breck (Minneapolis)
Alec Rush - Eden Prairie
Erik Soderberg - Eden Prairie
Matthew Tabrum - (Pikes Peak Miners minor midgets)
Nate Weingarden - Breck (Minneapolis)
Austin Wetmore - Academy of Holy Angels

Thanks 'burg - I was not familiar with the unidentified kids, and MaxPreps had nothing. From another string - I understand Rush is possibly leaving Eden Praire for Minnetonka - so looks like he has teammates to play with either way!

Trent Johnson plays for Duluth Denfeld

Actually, he is from Moorhead