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Mr. Hockey 2017
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:06 am
by The Exiled One
Well, the offseason has just begun. If history is any indication, we'll lose about a dozen kids before their senior year. That being said, here's a good place to start...
http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/high-sc ... 16-edition
No need to state the obviously, but I will anyway: If Mittelstadt returns for some insane reason, it's his award to lose. However, it looks like there's a decent chance he'll be with the Gophers next year.
As for the rest of Chris Dilks' list, I think he's got most of the correct names there, but the order is questionable. The recently committed Micah Miller at #36 may be the most notable.
Re: Mr. Hockey 2017
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:50 am
by MNHockeyFan
The Exiled One wrote:The recently committed Micah Miller at #36 may be the most notable.
I was told that originally he was headed to Minnesota. Either something changed or this was not correct.
Re: Mr. Hockey 2017
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:17 am
by The Exiled One
MNHockeyFan wrote:The Exiled One wrote:The recently committed Micah Miller at #36 may be the most notable.
I was told that originally he was headed to Minnesota. Either something changed or this was not correct.
Interesting. I guess Motzko decided not to honor the gentleman's agreement after all.
Lots of talent on that team. You have to imagine Jonah Bischoff, Alex Adams, and John Stampohar will also have a shot at making D1. Seven from a single roster would be really decent. Four is pretty good too, but I don't see them ending up with less than five when it's all said and done.
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:44 am
by The Exiled One
Here's my top 20 knowing that up to 10 of these guys might not be back. Alphabetical order...
*Matt Anderson-D-Holy Family
Jesse Bjugstad-D-Stillwater
Chase Brand-F-Park Rapids
Noah Cates-F-Stillwater
Ben Copeland-F-Edina
Henry Enebak-F-Lakeville North
Isaac Johnson-F-Anoka
Nick Leivermann-D-Eden Prairie
Luke Manning-F-Stillwater
*Connor Mayer-D-Benilde-St. Margaret's
Max Michaelis-F-Elk River
*Micah Miller-F-Grand Rapids
*Casey Mittelstadt-F-Eden Prairie
*Keaton Pehrson-D-Lakeville North
*Scott Perunovich-D-Hibbing
*Ryan Poehling-F-Lakeville North
Marko Reifenberger-F-Hill-Murray
Ryan Sandelin-F-Hermantown
Hank Sorenson-D-Wayzata
John Stampohar-D-Grand Rapids
*committed
Re: Mr. Hockey 2017
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:48 am
by boblee
MNHockeyFan wrote:The Exiled One wrote:The recently committed Micah Miller at #36 may be the most notable.
I was told that originally he was headed to Minnesota. Either something changed or this was not correct.
That was not correct.
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:50 am
by boblee
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 8:35 am
by The Exiled One
Not to be confused with
John Stampohar.
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 8:45 am
by kniven
The Exiled One wrote:Here's my top 20 knowing that up to 10 of these guys might not be back. Alphabetical order...
*Matt Anderson-D-Holy Family
Jesse Bjugstad-D-Stillwater
Chase Brand-F-Park Rapids
Noah Cates-F-Stillwater
Ben Copeland-F-Edina
Henry Enebak-F-Lakeville North
Isaac Johnson-F-Anoka
Nick Leivermann-D-Eden Prairie
Luke Manning-F-Stillwater
*Connor Mayer-D-Benilde-St. Margaret's
Max Michaelis-F-Elk River
*Micah Miller-F-Grand Rapids
*Casey Mittelstadt-F-Eden Prairie
*Keaton Pehrson-D-Lakeville North
*Scott Perunovich-D-Hibbing
*Ryan Poehling-F-Lakeville North
Marko Reifenberger-F-Hill-Murray
Ryan Sandelin-F-Hermantown
Hank Sorenson-D-Wayzata
John Stampohar-D-Grand Rapids
*committed
What about #3 Dalton Johnson for CEC? I know i'm not closest to being the smartest guy in the room when it comes to hockey....and a big fan of CEC hockey. I just thought I would throw his name in there, because I think he's very good (actually exceptional) .
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 8:59 am
by The Exiled One
kniven wrote:What about #3 Dalton Johnson for CEC? I know i'm not closest to being the smartest guy in the room when it comes to hockey....and a big fan of CEC hockey. I just thought I would throw his name in there, because I think he's very good (actually exceptional) .
Very good player. We'll see how the off-season shakes out, but I had to cut the list off somewhere.
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:09 am
by kniven
The Exiled One wrote:kniven wrote:What about #3 Dalton Johnson for CEC? I know i'm not closest to being the smartest guy in the room when it comes to hockey....and a big fan of CEC hockey. I just thought I would throw his name in there, because I think he's very good (actually exceptional) .
Very good player. We'll see how the off-season shakes out, but I had to cut the list off somewhere.
Makes total sense exiled one. I just needed to mention Dalton.
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 11:05 am
by WestMetro
Assuming CM is gone, I'd say Peruni or Poehling will win . Dark horse finalist not on your list : Nolan Sullivan
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 1:22 pm
by Bonin2121
CM, Perunovich, and Poehling are on a different level (when you factor in career and rep, which plays a part). If they're both gone, the race will open up.
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:40 pm
by Section 8 guy
The Exiled One wrote:Here's my top 20 knowing that up to 10 of these guys might not be back. Alphabetical order...
*Matt Anderson-D-Holy Family
Jesse Bjugstad-D-Stillwater
Chase Brand-F-Park Rapids
Noah Cates-F-Stillwater
Ben Copeland-F-Edina
Henry Enebak-F-Lakeville North
Isaac Johnson-F-Anoka
Nick Leivermann-D-Eden Prairie
Luke Manning-F-Stillwater
*Connor Mayer-D-Benilde-St. Margaret's
Max Michaelis-F-Elk River
*Micah Miller-F-Grand Rapids
*Casey Mittelstadt-F-Eden Prairie
*Keaton Pehrson-D-Lakeville North
*Scott Perunovich-D-Hibbing
*Ryan Poehling-F-Lakeville North
Marko Reifenberger-F-Hill-Murray
Ryan Sandelin-F-Hermantown
Hank Sorenson-D-Wayzata
John Stampohar-D-Grand Rapids
*committed
I think you meant
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:12 pm
by Bigcat99
There was another one back in '76... played for Flin Flon... averaged at least a couple trips to the sin bin per game.
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 5:49 pm
by The Exiled One
Micah Miller will definitely be back according to his St Cloud Times interview.
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 5:02 am
by boblee
The Exiled One wrote:Micah Miller will definitely be back according to his St Cloud Times interview.
Was someone questioning that? There was never any doubt.
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 5:21 am
by The Exiled One
boblee wrote:Was someone questioning that? There was never any doubt.
Nowadays, in regards to college committed HS juniors, that's always something to question until the kid unequivocally states he's coming back.
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 5:44 am
by kniven
boblee wrote:The Exiled One wrote:Micah Miller will definitely be back according to his St Cloud Times interview.
Was someone questioning that? There was never any doubt.
. Exactly. I never once even questioned this D1 hockey player not coming back and playing for hi high school Indians hockey team
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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 8:03 am
by boblee
The Exiled One wrote:boblee wrote:Was someone questioning that? There was never any doubt.
Nowadays, in regards to college committed HS juniors, that's always something to question until the kid unequivocally states he's coming back.
Not at Grand Rapids.
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 8:22 am
by kniven
boblee wrote:The Exiled One wrote:boblee wrote:Was someone questioning that? There was never any doubt.
Nowadays, in regards to college committed HS juniors, that's always something to question until the kid unequivocally states he's coming back.
Not at Grand Rapids.
I stayed in Grand Rapids for last weekend hotel ling it to stay and cover Cloquet's peewee AA's at the state tournament in Grand Rapids.
What a great hockey town! boblee is 100% accurate when he says, "not at Grand Rapids". I always thought this of CEC too. But sadly not the case here. Michaud, Kuhlman, and Bender have recently left early.
I'll always be a CEC hockey huge fan, but the hockey tradition/fans/arena/hockey town are unmatched here in the state of hockey. I AM looking forward to our battles with them this winter.
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 2:06 pm
by The Exiled One
boblee wrote:The Exiled One wrote:boblee wrote:Was someone questioning that? There was never any doubt.
Nowadays, in regards to college committed HS juniors, that's always something to question until the kid unequivocally states he's coming back.
Not at Grand Rapids.
So Hain and McLaughlin will 100% turn down the USNTDP if offered?
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2016 6:37 am
by boblee
The Exiled One wrote:boblee wrote:The Exiled One wrote:
Nowadays, in regards to college committed HS juniors, that's always something to question until the kid unequivocally states he's coming back.
Not at Grand Rapids.
So Hain and McLaughlin will 100% turn down the USNTDP if offered?
I obviously can't guarantee that, but we would all be surprised. It literally does not happen at Grand Rapids. Go ahead and find the last kid to do it.
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2016 7:21 am
by The Exiled One
boblee wrote:I obviously can't guarantee that, but we would all be surprised. It literally does not happen at Grand Rapids. Go ahead and find the last kid to do it.
Jack Dunnell this season.
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2016 7:33 am
by jg2112
boblee wrote:The Exiled One wrote:boblee wrote:
Not at Grand Rapids.
So Hain and McLaughlin will 100% turn down the USNTDP if offered?
I obviously can't guarantee that, but we would all be surprised. It literally does not happen at Grand Rapids. Go ahead and find the last kid to do it.
"literally"
This word needs to go away as soon as possible. People have no idea how to use it.
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2016 7:44 am
by green4
In the Edina paper today they wrote about Copeland and based off the article and the quotes from him it looks like he will be back. Probably not the most likely to win the award, but he has a real shot on being a finalist.