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I know it's a little early, but does anyone have any predictions on which players will make it to New York?

Forwards- Defense- Goalies-
Freytag Newhouse Swail
Versich Klehr Driscoll
Boeser Osterman
Pitlick Saccoman
Bump Jutting
Jungels Carroll
Kaske
Baer
Garin
Sitarz

Bender,
I was wondering when or if someone was going to take a guess at this list.
You have a good list, I'd make a few changes. . .
Defense--Newhouse, Klehr, Saccoman, Robbel, Osterman, Krych, Jutting.
Forwards--Freytag, Versich, Yungwirth , Pitlick, Boeser, Baer, Garin, Sitarz,
Dolter, McDonald, Bump, and Jungels.
Goalies--Robert and Ahrens

Driscoll and Swail are both contenders for the tender spots.

hockeyoldtimer wrote:Bender,
I was wondering when or if someone was going to take a guess at this list.
You have a good list, I'd make a few changes. . .
Defense--Newhouse, Klehr, Saccoman, Robbel, Osterman, Krych, Jutting.
Forwards--Freytag, Versich, Yungwirth , Pitlick, Boeser, Baer, Garin, Sitarz,
Dolter, McDonald, Bump, and Jungels.
Goalies--Robert and Ahrens

If you put Jutting on there you might as well put Dornbach too. I know that politics plays a roll in the St. cloud trip but shouldn't they pick the best kids to go to NY?

Task Force--I agree Driscoll and Swail very good and I really couldn't decide amongst the 4. I think Swail, Driscoll, and Robert actually had better showing throughout the spring festival. Will see who works the hardest at St. Cloud.

BubbleHockeyPro-
Politics do play a part in my list. Sadly that's life and Minnesota hockey. My list of who really should go would be different. And yes, I almost included Dornbach for that reason.

Am I in an extreme minority in thinking that Dornbach actually deserves to be there? No mention of Zuhlsdorf? What about Max Zimmer? How are his chances? People really think Jungels is a lock?? While solid, I just don't think the skill is overwhelming enough for the size. Whatever happened to the Sibley propoganda machine for who was it? Kouzomontiz or someone like that? Am I wrong in that he didn't even make it to St. Cloud?

Just one man's thoughts...

Goalie - Swail, Robert

Defense - Newhouse, Robbel, Saccoman, Klehr, Zuhlsdorf, Jutting & Ausmus (for some northern flavor)

Forward - Garin, Pitlick, Jungwirth, Boeser, Dornbach, Sitarz, Kaske, Freytag, Bump, Dolter, Baer, Jungels??? Not confident about that list one.

Seems to be almost all Blades/Machine? How do the anti Blades/Machine crowd feel about that?

Napalm187 wrote:Seems to be almost all Blades/Machine? How do the anti Blades/Machine crowd feel about that?

these are '97's yet correct?

the '98's should / could be the first year you start to see more parity in the "colors" represented. Lots of very talented '98's out there not on the big 2.

'99's on down there is tons of talent everywhere.

Napalm187 wrote:Am I in an extreme minority in thinking that Dornbach actually deserves to be there? No mention of Zuhlsdorf?

Emphasis on Extreme! Dornbach is a nice player, but to put him in the national camp discussion is crazy. There are a number of players that are not in the discussion that play the whole ice. Dornbach played around his stature - and got away with it, but until he leanrs to take a hit, he'll just be a pretty stick-handler. Zuhlsdorf was the 2nd best 97 defenseman in Edina this year - and the best one didn't even make the festival.

Wow, I didn't realize Zuhlsdorf didn't make D6 district final D. Another great D from D6 that I would put near the top that wasn't at the festival is Runyon from HF/Machine. He has always been a smart, solid defenseman. D6 must have had some great D to skip these two. Jack Achan is one of them. Small, scrappy, and smart. Never gives up.

I also forgot Sullivan from EP for forwards. He is definitely near the top too.
I agree Zimmer is a nice player too and will be close.

Dont be suprised if you see Dornbach as an alternate and magically end up on the team when someone cannot make the trip.

Bluewhitefan wrote:

Napalm187 wrote:Am I in an extreme minority in thinking that Dornbach actually deserves to be there? No mention of Zuhlsdorf?

Emphasis on Extreme! Dornbach is a nice player, but to put him in the national camp discussion is crazy. There are a number of players that are not in the discussion that play the whole ice. Dornbach played around his stature - and got away with it, but until he leanrs to take a hit, he'll just be a pretty stick-handler. Zuhlsdorf was the 2nd best 97 defenseman in Edina this year - and the best one didn't even make the festival.

Any sleepers? I can think of a couple Wayzata players that could sneak up and fill a spot. Anybody else have any?

My list:
Forwards, Baer, Boeser, Bump, Garin, Jungwirth, Pitlick, Sitarz, Versich, Brumm, Jungles, Dolter, Freytag
Defense, Ausmus, Newhouse, Klehr, Krych, Saccomen, Robbel
Goalie, Driscoll, Ahrens
Some sleepers could be: Eder-zdchilik, St.John, Reisdorfer, spindler

puckstopper33 wrote:My list:
Forwards, Baer, Boeser, Bump, Garin, Jungwirth, Pitlick, Sitarz, Versich, Brumm, Jungles, Dolter, Freytag
Defense, Ausmus, Newhouse, Klehr, Krych, Saccomen, Robbel
Goalie, Driscoll, Ahrens
Some sleepers could be: Eder-zdchilik, St.John, Reisdorfer, spindler

Spindler wasnt even top 2 D on Wayzata this year

MegaMan wrote:Any sleepers? I can think of a couple Wayzata players that could sneak up and fill a spot. Anybody else have any?

All the talk about kids from the metro wouldn't there be a couple that come from outstate?

bubblehockeypro wrote:

MegaMan wrote:Any sleepers? I can think of a couple Wayzata players that could sneak up and fill a spot. Anybody else have any?

All the talk about kids from the metro wouldn't there be a couple that come from outstate?

Only Outstater that is being listed on this bored is Ausmus.
However, there are several from Shattuck. Don't know where they hail from home town wise.

There will always will be at least a couple from the north deserving or not.

Whalin from WBL ????

Whalin is a 96 birth year. Not eligible for 15's.

Stevens has really stepped up dont count him out

MegaMan wrote:

puckstopper33 wrote:My list:
Forwards, Baer, Boeser, Bump, Garin, Jungwirth, Pitlick, Sitarz, Versich, Brumm, Jungles, Dolter, Freytag
Defense, Ausmus, Newhouse, Klehr, Krych, Saccomen, Robbel
Goalie, Driscoll, Ahrens
Some sleepers could be: Eder-zdchilik, St.John, Reisdorfer, spindler

Spindler wasnt even top 2 D on Wayzata this year

Stevens has really stepped up dont count him out

What does that mean? It's not based on the tryout.

Napalm- I agree with your list. Its very solid but you should add one player: versich- good player with speed and smarts

bubblehockeypro wrote:

MegaMan wrote:Any sleepers? I can think of a couple Wayzata players that could sneak up and fill a spot. Anybody else have any?

All the talk about kids from the metro wouldn't there be a couple that come from outstate?

Brandon Bissett from St.Cloud is a talented forward

I don't get why Zuhlsdorf is getting snubbed. I think he is certainly better than some of those D who are supposed locks. He dominated the Pee Wee A state title game in 2011...was easily best player on ice. Even ahead of KB & Dornbach. Had an amazing goal and a bunch of other nice plays. He looked dynamic, fast and smart. Don't get that one.

When does the NY list come out?