Tyler Hirsch

[Blue Breeze]

Anyone have any information on what his status for next year is? I'm sure everyone remembers his infamous meltdown after the Final Five game last year, then he played the first series this year before deciding to sit it out, citing personal problems. Will he be back? <p></p><i></i>

[hendy1621]

I've been wondering about this too. It would be nice to get him back. <p></p><i></i>

[puckstuff9]

I've heard he may be done, but I would love to see him come back next year. <p></p><i></i>

[hockeydude17]

all i know about this guy is he helped out with the Chaska Bantam A team a bit this winter <p></p><i></i>

[WildFan1]

There was a blurb in the StarTrib a week or so about him. It stated that he has been playing/training in Europe under a former North Stars coach (sorry, can't recall the coach's name) and that he intends to suit up for the Gophers next season.<br><br>The Gophers have a fair sized recruiting class coming in, next year. It might be tough for Tyler to get back in the door, though. I hope he's well. It sounds positive for him. <p></p><i></i>

[Blue Breeze]

Lucia said on KFAN this morning that he expects Hirsch to be back next season. Take that for what it's worth. <p></p><i></i>

[RinkRat10506]

So who is coming to the Gophers next year? I heard something about some Johnson kid who is supposed to be awesome. Will Kessel stay? I hope Hirsch comes back. Next year the Gophers should be unstoppable. <p></p><i></i>

[SB24]

Michael Carman, a 6-0, 179-pound forward from Apple Valley, Minn., joins the Golden Gophers from the U.S. National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Mich. A member of the NTDP Under-18 Team this season, Carman has three goals and four assists in 13 games. In 2004-05, he competed with the NTDP Under-17 Team, posting totals of 14-24--38 and 80 penalty minutes in 53 games. That season, Carman helped lead Team USA to the gold medal at the Four Nations Cup in Rochester, N.Y., with 1-6--7 in four games. A top two-way player, Carman attended the Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minn., during his freshman and sophomore seasons. In 2003-04, he had 19-37--56 in 31 games and was named St. Paul Pioneer Press all-state honorable mention and Missota All- Conference. He was named to the Minnesota State High School All-Tournament team after posting totals of 3-3--6 to help lead the Stars to the consolation championship. Carman had 3-3--6 during his freshman season to help Holy Angels to third place at the state tournament. <br><br>David Fischer, a 6-3, 175-pound defenseman from Apple Valley, Minn., is entering his senior season at Apple Valley High School. During his junior year, Fischer led the team?s defensemen and finished 20th overall in the Lake Conference in scoring with 8-20--28 in 17 games. The Eagles posted a 21-6-1 record and fell to Holy Angels in the Section 5AA finals. A strong skater and puck-handler for a player of his size, Fischer had 2-9--11 in his sophomore season at Apple Valley. <br><br>Ryan Flynn joins the Golden Gophers as a 6-3, 212-pound forward from Lino Lakes, Minn. Currently a member of the U.S. National Team Development Program?s Under-18 Team, Flynn has five goals and four assists in 13 games this season. In 2004-05, he competed with the Under-17 Team with totals of 15-13--28 in 54 games. Prior to his time in Ann Arbor, Flynn attended Centennial High School and was a key player on the 2003-04 Cougars state championship team that also featured current Golden Gopher defenseman R.J. Anderson. During that season, Flynn finished third on the team in scoring with 29 -39--68 in 30 games and was named North Suburban All-Conference and all-state honorable mention by the Pioneer Press. Flynn was the lone freshman on the 2002-03 Centennial team, posting totals of 15-24?39 in 28 games to finish fifth on the team in scoring. <br><br>Erik Johnson, a 6-5, 227-pound defenseman from Bloomington, Minn., joins the Maroon and Gold from the U.S. National Team Development Program. A member of the NTDP Under-18 Team this season, Johnson is third on the team in scoring with 5-7--12 in 13 games. In 2004-05, he played 42 games with the Under-17 team and eight games with the Under-18 Team, totaling 11-14--25. That season, Johnson helped lead Team USA to the gold medal at the Four Nations Cup in Rochester, N.Y., with 1-3--4 in four games. Rated as one of the top defensemen prospects in the nation, Johnson attended the Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minn., during his freshman and sophomore seasons. In 2003-04, he had 13-21--34 in 31 games and was named Missota All-Conference during the Stars? consolation championship season. Johnson had 2-9--11 during his freshman season to help Holy Angels to third place at the state tournament. <br><br>Kyle Okposo is a 6-1, 20-5-pound forward from St. Paul Minn. Currently a member of the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League (USHL). Through 16 games this season, he is second on his team and ninth in the league in scoring with 8-10--18. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2005 USHL Draft, Okposo currently leads the league in plus/ minus at +14. Prior to joining the Buccaneers, he helped guide his Shattuck-St. Mary's Prep team to the Midget Major AAA National Championship in 2004-05. Considered one of the premier players in the country for his age group, Okposo is a powerful skater with natural competitive instincts and excellent hockey sense. Okposo will become the first African-American hockey player to play for Minnesota, and will be the first player to list one of the Twin Cities as his hometown since former Golden Gophers Matt Koalska (St. Paul) and Troy Riddle (Minneapolis) joined the team in 2000. <br><br>Kevin Wehrs, a 5-10, 170-pound defenseman from Plymouth, Minn., comes to the Maroon and Gold from the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders of the USHL. In 16 games this season, Wehrs is tied for the team lead in scoring among defensemen with 2-8--10. He also played four games during the 2004-05 playoffs, helping Cedar Rapids to the Clark Cup and Anderson Cup Championships. Earlier this summer, Wehrs played for the U.S. Under-18 Select Team that competed in the Under-18 Junior World Cup in Piestany, Slovakia and Bredac, Czech Republic. Before joining the RoughRiders, Wehrs was a standout defenseman at Wayzata High School. In 2004-05, he tallied 13 goals and 19 assists in 23 games to finish fourth on the team in scoring with 32 points. During his 2003-04 sophomore season, Wehrs had totals of 4-17--21 in 31 games as the Trojans claimed fourth place at the Minnesota State High School Tournament. <br> <p>Play another sport if ya dont got what it takes to DangleMcFangle.</p><i></i>

[Blue Breeze]

<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Recruits</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>Erik Johnson-D<br>Kyle Okposo-F<br>Jim O'Brien-F<br>Ryan Flynn-F<br>Michael Carman-F<br>David Fischer-D (Admission could be delayed until 2007)<br>Tony Lucia-F (Also could be delayed to '07)<br><br>Okposo and Johnson are the cream of the crop in this class. They should both be impact players, that is if Johnson even comes. He is the expected #1 pick, but all reports are he will spend at least one season on campus. Hirsch and Hagemo should both be back from their respected absences. Kessel will most likely be back, he is a Top 5 pick but is most likely going to a team in financial straights, and he is not ready for the next level yet. Irmen and Potulny are up in the air, although I would expect both to be gone, especially Potulny. <br><br>I would stop short of calling them unstoppable. It should be a typical Gopher year in the Lucia era. It all depends on who is back, how much they improve, and how well the newcomers gel. <p></p><i></i>

[power92]

and if they peak 3 weeks before the tournament again, it could be trouble. <p>can't thank you enough for the time......</p><i></i>

[wbmd]

<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>It all depends on who is back, how much they improve, and how well the newcomers gel.<hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--><br><br>As well as the how well the goaltending does <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>all </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> year. <p></p><i></i>

[Blue Breeze]

<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>As well as the how well the goaltending does all year. <hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--><br><br>Another good point. I don't see the Gophers winning a champinship with Briggs in net. He is solid, but more run of a mill. He lets in too many soft goals, I say let Frazee show what he can do, he has more potential to carry a team.<br><br>Getting back to the topic heading, Hirsch could be a boost, he is a great passer. Only time will tell. <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p100.ezboard.com/bmnhs.showUserP ... @mnhs>Blue Breeze</A> at: 3/29/06 10:37 am<br></i>

[LloydBraun]

i can irman and potulny both leaving for sure but kessel and wheeler may stay for another year, as far as frazee i dont see him going anywhere after this season. as far as hirsch itd be great if he came back, he is a very solid forward. <p></p><i></i>

[murraychadwick]

Thought I would bump this to see if anyone had any new information on Tyler.

[wbmd]

Thought I would bump this to see if anyone had any new information on Tyler.

I recently read in one of the stories about Kessel that Hirsch is returning for his senior year.

[oldtimer]

hirsch is definately returning this season. I hope he has straightened out the issues that he was dealing with, after last season the last thing the team needs is that circus all over again

I am still hearing that Hagemo has serious concussion issues that will probably end his career. Has anyone heard any other details regarding his situation?

[HShockey2180]

What's the deal, Hirsch was released this morning? Any news as to why?

[THEGunslinger]

ok, not sure why I was locked by Lee... but again... curious to see what people have to say on the fact that he was outed at the U.

[stars612]

What's the deal, Hirsch was released this morning? Any news as to why?

In the paper this morning, Lucia said that he was considering benching Hirsch due to his lack of effort in recent games. I can't see Lucia kicking him off the team for it though... It is my theory that hearing this, Hirsch decided to quit.

[stars612]

ok, not sure why I was locked by Lee... but again... curious to see what people have to say on the fact that he was outed at the U.

Mine was locked by Lee in the cafe too.

[east hockey]

ok, not sure why I was locked by Lee... but again... curious to see what people have to say on the fact that he was outed at the U.

It was locked because there is already a thread devoted to Tyler on this Forum. Also, it's a College Hockey issue which didn't belong in the High School Forum.

As for him being removed from the team, most know about his history. It's unfortunate and, even more unfortunately, leads people to speculate about something which they know little about. In other words, his issue is a personal one.

Lee

[miracle2200]

http://www.kstp.com/article/stories/S20973.html?cat=1

[Blue Breeze]

What's the deal, Hirsch was released this morning? Any news as to why?

It would be a bigger deal if he wasn't released. During the game Friday, he just basically coasted around the ice putting forth zero effort, it was pretty bizarre. He got benched the final 15 minutes or so despite the fact the Gophers were severely shorthanded.

It's the same as it has always been, he has his own personal demons to work out. I sure hope he does and wish him the best. It's too bad since he was such a talented hockey player, but his issues as a person must take priority in this instance.

[oldtimer]

I saw Tyler two weeks ago and he was a mess! The problems he is dealing with are serious and nobody seems to be able to figure it out. It has affected his school and now his hockey and I am sure that the Gopher coaches can no longer allow this to continue to be a negative distraction for the rest of the team.

[Hockeyman1606]

I feel real bad for him...as old timer says he's have some seriouse Mind issues...He is a great hockey player