Recruit Profile: Mitchell Mattson

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Current Team:  Grand Rapids (MN-HS)
Arrival at UND:  2016/2017
Position:  Forward
Birthday:  January 2nd, 1998
Hometown:  Grand Rapids, MN
Height:  6'2"
Weight:  168
Shoots:  Left


Profiles & Press Clippings:

• MN Hockey Hub: 2013-14 Profile/Stat Page
• Elite Prospects: Profile/Stat Page
• Schlossman Blog: Mattson Commits to UND (Apr 2014)
• Grand Rapids HS Hockey: Mattson Commits to North Dakota (Apr 2014)
• SBN College Hockey: Mitchell Mattson Commits to North Dakota (Apr 2014)
• Duluth News-Tribune: Mattsons Forge a Path in Division I (Apr 2014)
• Selected in the 1st Round (9th Overall) by the Bloomington Thunder during the 2014 USHL Phase 1 (Futures) Draft.

2014-15:

• Will skate with the Grand Rapids High School Thunderhawks.
• He was selected to take part in USA Hockey's Select 16 Player Development Camp in July of 2014.

2013-14:

• Spent his sophomore season playing for Grand Rapids (MN High School), where he was the team's third leading scorer in what was his first season of high school varsity hockey. He produced 39 points (11G, 28A) in 27 games in helping lead the Thunderhawks to the Section 7AA semifinals.
• In July of 2013 he took part in USA Hockey's Select 15 Player Development Camp, where USHR had him ranked among the top 24 forwards at camp after producing four points (1G, 3A) in five games. USHR's analysis of his performance: Has the look of baby deer on ice -- tall, gangly, and somewhat weak. There is a lot to like here, however, because the crafty center has good hands, vision, and solid skating form. Once he fills out and adds some power to his legs he will be a prospect with a lot of eyes on him.

Recruit Profile: Zach Yon

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Current Team:  Fargo Force (USHL)
Arrival at UND:  2015
Position:  Forward
Birthday:  December 30th, 1995
Hometown:  Roseau, MN
Height:  5'11"
Weight:  185
Shoots:  Left


Profiles & Press Clippings:

• USHL: 2014/15 Profile/Stat Page
• Elite Prospects: Profile/Stat Page
• Schlossman Blog: Yon Commits to UND (Feb 2014)
• Roseau Hockey: Zach Yon, Mr. Hockey Finalist and UND Commit (Feb 2014)
• Let's Play Hockey: Zach Yon Piling Up the Points For Roseau (Feb 2014)
• Fargo Force: Forward Zach Yon Signed as Tender (May 2014) 
• Bismarck Tribune: Yon Stepping Up For Bobcats (Apr 2014)
• Ranked by NHL Central Scouting as the #169 North American skater in their 2014 NHL Draft Final Rankings.

2013-14:

• Spent his senior season playing for Roseau (HS-MN), where he led the Rams in scoring with 86 points (41G, 45A) in 31 total games on his way to being named a finalist for the prestigious Minnesota Mr. Hockey award.
• Following the Minnesota high school season he joined the Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL), notching five points (2G, 3A) in eight total games.
• In the fall he participated in the Upper Midwest High School Elite League, where he registered 12 points (6G, 6A) in 18 games for Team Great Plains.

2012-13:

• During his high school junior season, he recorded 62 points (34G, 28A) in 27 games as the leading scorer for Roseau High (MN).
• Played for Team Great Plains in the Upper Midwest HS Elite league, notching ten points (5G, 5A) in 17 games.

2011-12:

• As a sophomore at Roseau HS, he produced 53 points (26G, 27A) in 27 games.
• In 18 games with Team Great Plains of the Upper Midwest High School Elite League he notched seven points (5G, 2A) in 17 games.

Recruit Profile: Hayden Shaw

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Current Team:  Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)
Arrival at UND:  2015/16
Position:  Defense
Birthday:  June 5th, 1996
Hometown:  Woodbury, MN
Height:  5'10"
Weight:  180
Shoots:  Left


Profiles & Press Clippings:

• USHL 2013-14 Profile/Stat Page
• Elite Prospects Profile/Stat Page
• Schlossman Blog: D-Man Shaw Commits to UND (Jan 2014)
• Waterloo Press Release: Shaw Commits to North Dakota (Jan 2014)
• SB Nation: Hayden Shaw Commits to North Dakota (Jan 2014)
• Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: Shaw Almost the One That Got Away (May 2014)

2013-14:

• Playing for Waterloo (USHL), he has registered 17 points (6G, 11A) in 24 games thus far for the Black Hawks as the USHL's top 1996-born point producing defenseman (current as of 1-9-14).
• The rookie blueliner was named the USHL Co-Defenseman of the Week during Week 5.
• In June/July he participated in USA Hockey's Select 17 Player Development Camp, producing three points (1G, 2A) in five games for Team White.

2012-13:

• As a sophomore, he recorded 12 points (9G, 3A) in 24 games for Woodbury High (MN).
• Played for Team Northeast in the Upper Midwest HS Elite league, notching six points (1G, 5A) in 14 games.

2011-12:

• Played his freshman season for Woodbury High, producing nine points (3G, 6A) in 26 games.

Recruit Profile: John Simonson

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Current Team:  Lincoln Stars (USHL)
Arrival at UND:  2014
Position:  Forward
Birthday:  June 15th, 1993
Hometown:  Grand Forks, ND
Height:  5'10"
Weight:  170
Shoots:  Left


Profiles & Press Clippings:

• USHL 2013-14 Profile/Stat Page
• Elite Prospects Profile/Stat Page
• Lincoln Journal-Star: Strong Start Helps Simonson Achieve College Dream (Jan 2014)
• Schlossman Blog: Simonson Commits to UND (Dec 2013)
• Post-Bulletin: Simonson Headed Home for College (Dec 2013)
• Austin Daily Herald: Simonson Performs On and Off the Ice (Apr 2013)
• Post-Bulletin: Bruins' Simonson Leading at a Higher Level (Jan 2013)
• MN Hockey Hub: Grand Forks' Simonson Savoring the Moment (Nov 2010)
• Was a teammate of current UND freshmen Luke Johnson and Paul LaDue on Grand Forks Central's 2009-10 North Dakota high school state championship team.

2013-14:

• Serving as co-captain for Lincoln (USHL), he leads the Stars with 22 points (11G, 11A) in 30 games. His 11 goals also lead all Stars, as do his five power play goals (as of 1-9-14).

2012-13:

• He was one of the top point producers for the NAHL's Austin Bruins, recording 57 points (27G, 30A) in 59 regular season games and seven points (4G, 3A) in eight postseason contests. His 27 goals were the second most on the team while his +21 rating was tied for the highest among all Bruin forwards.

2011-12:

• He recorded 38 points (18G, 20A) in 59 regular season games for the Austin Bruins (NAHL). His 18 goals tied for the team lead while his +18 rating led all forwards. He also added three goals in eight postseason games.

2010-11:

• As a senior at Grand Forks Central (ND-HS), he led the Knights with 50 points (31G, 19A) in 26 games in helping them to a 4th place finish at the state tournament.
• His 31 goals tied for the most in the state, helping him earn All-State and All-Conference honors. He was also selected as a co-recipient of the East Region's Outstanding Senior Athlete Award. 
• In the fall he participated in the Upper Midwest HS Elite League, where he registered 17 points (8G, 9A) in 18 games for Team Great Plains.

2009-10:

• As a junior at Grand Forks Central he produced 43 points (14G, 29A) in 27 games while helping the Knights to a 24-3 record as North Dakota state champions. 

2008-09:

• Tallied 30 points (16 G, 14A) in 26 games for Grand Forks Central during his sophomore season, helping the Knights to a 3rd place finish at the North Dakota state tournament.

Recruit Profile: Danys Chartrand

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Current Team:  Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL)
Potential Arrival at UND:  2015
Position:  Defense
Birthday:  January 17th, 1994
Hometown:  Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Height:  6'2"
Weight:  190
Shoots:  Left


Profiles & Press Clippings:

• SJHL 2013-14 Profile/Stat Page
• Elite Prospects Profile/Stat Page
• Schlossman Blog: Winnipeg D-man Commits to UND (Nov 2013)
• Flin Flon Bombers: Chartrand Commits to North Dakota (Nov 2013)

2013-14:

• Playing for the Flin Flon Bombers of the SJHL, he has recorded six points (1G, 5A) through 15 games as of mid-November.

2012-13:

• Played for the SJHL's Flin Flon Bombers, producing four assists in 37 regular season games and four assists in 11 postseason contests.
• Earned Flin Flon's Patty Ginnell Memorial Fund Award as the team's Most Improved Player.

2011-12:

• Spent the majority of the season with the Winnipeg Wild of the Manitoba Midget Hockey League, notching 22 points (3G, 19A) in 44 regular season games and four assists in nine postseason tilts.
• He went pointless in three games played with the Steinbach Pistons of the MJHL.

2010-11:

• Playing for the Winnipeg Wild (MMHL), he produced 12 points (3G, 9A) in 44 regular season games and two assists in seven playoff games.
• Played two games with the Winnipeg Saints of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.

Recruit Profile: Christian Cakebread

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Current Team:  Fargo Force (USHL)
Potential Arrival at UND:  2015
Position:  Forward
Birthday:  April 15th, 1997
Hometown:  Gilbert, AZ
Height:  5'11"
Weight:  170
Shoots:  Left


Profiles & Press Clippings:

• USHL 2013-14 Profile/Stat Page
• Elite Prospects Profile/Stat Page
• WDAY: Cakebread Verbals to UND (Sep 2013)
• OTB: Cakebread Commits to North Dakota (Sep 2013)
• OTB: Number 20 Uncommitted Recruit (May 2013)
• USHL: Fargo Force Tender Christian Cakebread (Feb 2013)
• Hails from the same hometown as current UND forward Colten St. Clair.

2013-14:

• Playing for the Fargo Force of the USHL.

2012-13:

• Out of team need, he played out of his natural forward position for the Arizona Bobcats AAA U-16 team, registering 63 points (24G, 39A), 40 PIM, and a rating of +90 in 60 games as a defenseman.
• Helped lead the Bobcats to the Arizona state Tier 1 championship and an appearance in USA Hockey's Rocky Mountain District tournament.

2011-12:

• Helped the Arizona Bobcats AAA U-14 team to a runner-up finish at the Rockey Mountain District Tier 1 tournament, falling one game short of qualifying for USA Hockey's U-14 tier 1 national championships.

Recruit Profile: Ryan Gropp (Decommitted)

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Current Team:   Penticton Vees (BCHL)
Potential Arrival at UND:  2014
Position:  Forward
Birthday:  September 16th, 1996
Hometown:  Kamloops, BC, Canada
Height:  6'3"
Weight: 190
Shoots:  Left


Committment Update: Decommitted from UND in October of 2013 in order to sign with the Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL).

Profiles & Press Clippings:

• BCHL 2013-14 Profile/Stat Page
• Elite Prospects Profile/Stat Page
• Brad Schlossman Blog: Commitment Post (July 2013)
• Taking Note: Gropp Picks North Dakota (July 2013)
• GF Herald: Canadian Standout Commits to UND (July 2013-Expiring Link)
• Penticton Western News: Vees, Gropp Want Him To Be Among BCHL's Best (Aug 2013)
• Vees Central: Gropp Excited About World Championship (Dec 2012)
• Taking Note: Gropp, Hicketts Near Fork in Hockey's Road (July 2012)

2013-14:

• He will play for the Penticton Vees of the BCHL.
• He was one of 42 players invited to Hockey Canada's Ivan Hlinka Tournament Under-18 Selection Camp.

2012-13:

• He recorded 31 points (12G, 19A) in 50 regular season games with the BCHL's Penticton Vees. He also chipped in with nine points (4G, 5A) in 15 postseason games.
• He was named the BCHL Interior Conference Rookie of the Year.
• He was a finalist for the CJHL's national Rookie of the Year Award.
• He represented Canada's Team Pacific at the World Under-17 Challenge, recording three points (2G, 1A) in five tournament games.

2011-12:

• He played for the Okanagan Hockey Academy Under-18 AAA team, producing 51 points (21G, 30A) in 41 games. He also appeared in two games with the BCHL's Penticton Vees, scoring one goal.
• He represented Team Canada at the 2012 Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria, notching nine points (6G, 3A) in six tournament games. His six goals led the tournament while helping Canada earn the bronze medal as the team's second leading point producer.
• He was a member of Team BC at the Western Canada Under-16 Challenge Cup in Moose Jaw, SK, where he scored two goals in four games.
• He was one of 42 players selected to attend the National Hockey League Player's Association Mentorship Camp.

2010-11:

• Played for the Kamloops Jardine's Blazers Bantam Tier 1 team, scoring 128 points (62G, 66A) in 58 regular season games. In the postseason, he added 14 points (7G, 7A) in nine games.

Recruit Profile: Cam Johnson

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Current Team:  Fargo Force (USHL)
Anticipated Arrival at UND: Fall 2014
Position: Goaltender
Birthday:  July 11th, 1994
Hometown:  Troy, MI
Height:  6'2"
Weight:  200
Catches: Left


Profiles & Press Clippings:

• USHL 2013-14 Profile/Stat Page
• Elite Prospects Profile/Stat Page
• Brad Schlossman Blog Commitment Post (June 2013)
• USHL Commitment Press Release (June 2013)
• USHL: Fargo Goalies Share Rivalry Over World Series (Oct 2012)

2013-14:

• Will play for the Fargo Force of the USHL

2012-13:

• Playing in 28 regular season games for the Fargo Force he went 14-8-6 while posting a 3.10 GAA and .908 Save %. In eight playoff games he went 4-3 with one shutout while producing a 2.40 GAA and .931 Save % as Fargo advanced to the Clark Cup Finals.

2011-12:

• In 25 games with the Little Caesar's Midget Major team he posted a 2.61 GAA with one shutout.

2010-11:

• Spearheaded Summit Plastics to the USA Hockey Tier 2 Under-16 national championship by stopping 84 of the 85 shots he faced during the tournament. In five games, he posted four shutouts to go along with a 0.25 GAA and .988 Save %.

Recruit Profile: Gage Ausmus

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Previous Team:  US National Team Dev. Program Under-18 Team
Arrival at UND: Fall 2013
Position:  Defense
Birthday:  April 22nd, 1995
Hometown:  East Grand Forks, MN
Height:  6'1"
Weight:  204
Shoots:  Left


Profiles & Press Clippings:

• USA Hockey NTDP 2012-13 Profile/Stat Page
• Elite Prospects Profile/Stat Page
• Brad Schlossman UND Hockey: Commitment Post (May 2013)
• Forum Communications: Ausmus Commits to UND (May 2013)
• United States of Hockey: World U-18 Championship Player Reports (May 2013)
• USA Hockey: Ausmus Grows to Become a More Complete Player (Nov 2012)
• 2013 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile
• Ranked #148 among North American skaters in NHL Central Scouting's 2013 Draft Prospect Final Rankings.

2012-13:

• Played in 66 games for the USA Hockey NTDP Under-18 Team, registering 14 points (2G, 12A) and a +22 rating.
• In April he helped Team USA earn silver at the Under-18 World Championships in Sochi, Russia. In seven tournament games he notched a pair of assists and a +5 rating.
• In February he & Team USA participated in the 2013 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Jonkoping, Sweden. He went pointless in four games as Team USA finished the tournament with a 2-2 record.
• In November he played on Team USA's gold-medal winning team at the 2012 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Ann Arbor, MI. He recorded zero points in four tournament games as Team USA finished with a 3-1 record.
• Along with fellow UND recruits Luke Johnson and Keaton Thompson, he participated in the CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game September 29 in Buffalo, NY.

2011-12:

• He played for the USA Hockey NTDP Under-17 Team, producing six points (2G, 4A) in 59 games.
• Played on Team USA's silver medal winning team at the 2012 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, earning All-Tournament honors.
• Played on Team USA's undefeated gold medal winning team at the 2011 Under-17 Four Nations Cup and had one goal and two assists in four games.
• In June of 2011 he attended USA Hockey's Select 16 Development Camp, where he earned All-Star honors. The US Hockey Report ranked him as the #16 defenseman at camp after picking up one assist in five games.

2010-11:

• As a sophomore at East Grand Forks (MN-HS), he recorded 12 points (4G, 8A) in 17 games.
• He participated in the Upper Midwest High School Elite League for Team Great Plains, registering two goals in 15 games.
• In July he attended the USA Hockey Select 15 Development Camp where he recorded one goal in five games. USHR ranked him as the #16 defenseman at camp, calling him an "Agile, athletic, physical defensive defenseman."

Recruit Profile: Matt Hrynkiw

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Previous Team:  Humboldt Broncos (Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League)
Arrival at UND: Fall 2013
Position:  Goaltender
Birthday:  April 4th, 1992
Hometown:  Saskatoon, SK
Height:  5'11"
Weight: 179
Catches:  Left


Profiles & Press Clippings:

• SJHL 2012-13 Profile/Stat Page
• Elite Prospects Profile/Stat Page
• The Star Phoenix: Non-Stop Week For Canada's Top Junior A Goalie Hrynkiw (May 2013)
• CJHL: CJHL 2012-13 Top Goaltender Award (May 2013)
• Brad Schlossman Blog: Hrynkiw is CJHL Goaltender of the Year (May 2013)
• Discover Humboldt: Hrynkiw Commits to North Dakota (May 2013)
• Humboldt Broncos: Commitment Release (May 2013)
• Discover Humboldt: Hrynkiw Headlines SJHL Award Winners (Feb 2013)

2012-13:

• Played in 40 regular season games for the Humboldt Broncos (SJHL), posting a record of 27-11-2 while leading the league with a 1.83 GAA, .939 Save %, and six shutouts. In the postseason he recorded a 10-6 record to go along with a 2.11 GAA and .932 Save %.
• He earned SJHL Goaltender of the Month honors four of the six months the award was handed out, ultimately taking home SJHL Goaltender of the Year honors as well.
• He was named Canada's national Junior A Goaltender of the Year.
• He was named the Humboldt Bronco Team MVP, Hardest Worker, Best Team Player, Most Dedicated Player, and 3 Star Award winner.

2011-12:

• Produced a sterling 22-3-0 record in 27 appearances during the Humboldt Broncos' regular season, leading the SJHL with a 2.28 GAA and four shutouts. His 0.921 Save % was second best in the league. He helped guide the Broncos to the SJHL's Canalta Cup (playoff championship) by going 8-1 with two shutouts and a playoff best 1.73 GAA & .933 Save %.
• At the 2012 Anavet Cup (seven game series featuring the SJHL and MJHL playoff champions) he went 3-2 with one shutout while posting a GAA of 1.62 and a Save % of 0.939.
• He played in four games at the 2012 RBC Cup (Canada's Junior A national championship tournament), going 3-1 with a .930 Save % and 2.48 GAA.

2010-11:

• In 25 regular season games with Humboldt, he went 10-12-0 with a 3.69 GAA and .885 Save %.

2009-10:

• Played with the Saskatoon Contacts of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League, producing a 17-7-4 record in 29 regular season games while leading the SMAAAHL in shutouts (4), GAA (2.56) and Save % (.910). In the postseason he went 8-3 with a league-best 2.37 GAA to go along with a .914 GAA.
• Earned an invite to the SMAAAHL All-Star Game and was the starting goaltender for the North All-Stars.

2008-09:

• Played in 19 regular season games for the Saskatoon Contacts, going 8-8-3 with two shutouts, a .909 Save %, and a league-leading 2.21 GAA. In four playoff games he went 3-1 with a 2.59 GAA and .922 Save %.

Recruit Profile: Trevor Olson

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Current Team:  Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)
Potential Arrival at UND:  2014
Position:  Forward
Birthday:  November 22nd, 1993
Hometown:  Duluth, MN
Height:  6'2"
Weight:  188
Shoots:  Right


Profiles & Press Clippings:

• USHL 2013-14 Profile/Stat Page
• Elite Prospects Profile/Stat Page
• Brad Schlossman UND Hockey Blog: Trevor Olson Commits To UND (Apr 2013)
• USHL: Musketeers Forward Commits to University of North Dakota (Apr 2013)
• Sioux City Journal: Olson Helps Muskies Race Past Omaha (Mar 2013)

2013-14:

• He will return to Sioux City (USHL), where he will serve as team captain.

2012-13:

• Began the season with the USHL's Green Bay Gamblers, where he recorded 16 points (7G, 9A) in 31 games. A mid-season trade sent him to Sioux City, where he produced 34 points (10G, 24A) in 32 games while serving as an alternate captain with the Musketeers. Despite spending just half the season with Sioux City, his +17 rating led the team, his 24 assists were second most among Musketeers and his 34 points tied for third most.

2011-12:

• He played in seven games for the Green Bay Gamblers, recording zero points.
• Playing in an injury shortened senior season for Duluth East (MN-HS), he recorded 35 points (11G, 24A) in 20 games in helping the Greyhounds to a 5th place finish at the Minnesota State HS AA Hockey Tournament.
• In the fall of 2011 he participated in the Upper Midwest High School Elite League, leading Team North in both goals (13) and points (25) in 24 games played.

2010-11:

• As a junior at Duluth East, he led the 'Hounds in scoring with 69 points (28G, 41A) in 30 games, helping them to a runner-up finish at the 2011 Minnesota State HS AA Hockey Tournament. In the state championship game he scored both Greyhound goals in a 3-2 triple OT loss to Eden Prairie.

2009-10:

• As a high school sophomore, he produced 15 points (7G, 8A) in 29 games for Duluth East, which finished 5th at the Minnesota State HS AA Hockey Tournament.

Recruit Profile: Troy Stecher

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Previous Team:  Penticton Vees (British Columbia Hockey League)
Arrival at UND:  Fall 2013
Position:  Defense
Birthday:  April 7th, 1994
Hometown:  Richmond, BC, Canada
Height:  5'11"
Weight:  180
Shoots:  Right


Profiles & Press Clippings:

• BCHL 2012-13 Profile/Stat Page
• Elite Prospects Profile/Stat Page
• Vees Central: Vees Captain Troy Stecher Commits to North Dakota
• BCHL: Commitment Press Release
• Penticton Western News: Vees Captain Played Through Injury To Help Team (Apr 2013)
• The Province: BCHL Opponents Will Be On Same Side Come This Fall (Apr 2013)
• Richmond Review: Stecher's Stock Rising (Nov 2012)
• Richmond Review: Richmond's Troy Stecher Could Be Sleeper in NHL Draft (Jun 2012)

2012-13:

• Earned 1st Team All-BCHL Interior Conference honors while producing 47 points (8G, 39A) in 52 games as the Penticton Vees team captain. He added six assists in 15 postseason games in helping the Vees to the BCHL Finals.
• His 39 assists tied for the most among BCHL defensemen while his 47 points tied for second.
• He earned the BCHL Interior Conference's Best Defenseman Award.
• He was named a finalist for the CJHL's Top Defenseman award.
• Played for Canada West at the 2012 World Junior A Challenge, earning a silver medal while producing two points (1G, 1A) in four tournament games.

2011-12:

• He was named 2nd Team All-BCHL Interior Conference after a 42 point (5G, 37A) regular season campaign for Penticton. In earning the RBC Cup Playoff's Top Defenseman honors, he produced 15 points in 26 postseason games (BCHL Playoffs, Doyle Cup, RBC Cup) as Penticton won the RBC Cup as Canada's World Junior A national champions.
• Played for the gold medal-winning Canada West team at the 2011 World Junior A Challenge, participating in five tournament games.

2010-11:

• Playing for Penticton of the BCHL, he produced 20 points (5G, 15A) in 54 regular season games and five points (2G, 3A) in nine postseason contests.

Recruit Profile: Rhett Gardner

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Current Team:  Okotoks Oilers (AJHL)

Potential Arrival at UND:  2015

Position:  Forward

Birthday:  February 28, 1996

Hometown:  Moose Jaw, SK

Height:  6'2"

Weight:  180

Shoots:  Left


Profiles & Press Clippings:

• AJHL 2013-14 Profile/Stat Page
• Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League Profile/Stat Page
• Elite Prospects Profile/Stat Page
• Brad Schlossman Commitment Post
• Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Gardner Verbally Commits to UND
• Discover Moose Jaw: Generals' Gardner Commits to UND
• Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Gardner Moves West for Hockey (Aug 2013)
• Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Gardner Makes USHL Debut With Gamblers (Apr 2013)
• Discover Moose Jaw: Gardner Savoured Under-17 Experience (Jan 2013)
• Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Gardner Ready For New Challenge (Dec 2012)
• Discover Moose Jaw: Gardner Pumped For World Under-17's (Dec 2012)
• Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Gardner Honoured To Be Chosen (Nov 2012)
• Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Gardner's Stock Rising After Strong Season (Apr 2011)
• Selected by the Green Bay Gamblers in the 20th Round (300th Overall) of the 2012 USHL Entry Draft.
• Selected by the Spokane Chiefs in the 2nd Round (41st Overall) of the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft (rights since traded to the Brandon Wheat Kings).
• NHL Entry Draft Eligible in 2014

2013-14:

• He will play for the Okotoks Oilers of the AJHL.
• In September he was listed as a C skater on the NHL Central Scouting Service's Preliminary Watchlist for the 2014 NHL Draft. 

2012-13:

• Serving as captain for the Moose Jaw Generals of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League, he recorded 48 points (27G, 21A) in 35 games and one goal in two playoff games. He led the team in goals and points per game (1.4) on his way to earning the Generals' Team MVP and Top Forward award, and he also appeared in one game for the USHL's Green Bay Gamblers.
• Participated in the 2013 World Under-17 Challenge as a member of Canada West. In five tournament games he produced two goals.

2011-12:

• Playing for the Moose Jaw Generals (SMAAAHL), he produced 30 points (19G, 11A) in 41 regular season games and six points (4G, 2A) in nine postseason games. 
• Represented Team Saskatchewan at the 2011 Western Canada Challenge Cup, notching one goal during the tournament.

2010-11:

• He played in 10 regular season games for the Moose Jaw Generals (SMAAAHL), notching two goals and three assists. He also appeared in two postseason contests.

Recruit Profile: Shane Gersich

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Current Team:  USA NTDP Under-18 Team (USHL/Int.)

Potential Arrival at UND:  2014/15

Position:  Forward

Birthday:  July 10, 1996

Hometown:  Chaska, MN

Height:  5'11"

Weight:  175

Shoots:  Left


Profiles & Press Clippings:

• USA Hockey 2013-14 Profile/Stat Page
• Minnesota Hockey Hub 2012-13 Profile/Stat Page
• Brad Schlossman Commitment Post
• The Scouting Report: All-American Game Standouts (Oct 2013)
• WCHB: Top MN Prep Forward Shane Gersich Chooses North Dakota (Dec 2012)
• MN Hockey Hub: Shane Gersich Picks UND (Dec 2012)
• MN Hockey Prospects: Scouting Report (Dec 2012)
• Over the Boards: Top Uncommitteds (Oct 2012)
• MN Hockey Hub: A Man on Fire - A Q&A With HFC Forward Shane Gersich (Aug 2012)
• The Chaska Herald: Gersich Helps USA to Gold Medal (Aug 2012)
• The Examiner: A Look Back at USA Hockey's Select 16 Camp (Jul 2012)
• KARE 11: Athlete of the Week: Shane Gersich (Dec 2011)
• He is the nephew of former NHLers and University of Minnesota standouts Paul, Aaron, and Neal Broten, while his father, Frank, also played for the University of Minnesota.

2013-14:

• He will play for the USA Hockey NTDP Under-18 Team.
• He participated in the 2013 All-American Prospects Game as one of the top American-born prospects eligible for the 2014 NHL Draft.
• In September he was listed as a C skater on the NHL Central Scouting Service's Preliminary Watchlist for the 2014 NHL Draft.

2012-13:

• Played his sophomore season for Holy Family Catholic School (MN-HS), picking up 62 points (28G, 34A) in 25 games. He also scored one goal in six contests for the USHL's Omaha Lancers.
• In August he took part in the 2012 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament and registered six points (1G, 5A) in the first two games before suffering a shoulder injury that would keep him out of competition for the rest of the tournament.
• In the fall he played in the Upper Midwest HS Elite League, where he produced eight points (5G, 3A) in seven games. USHR ranked him as Team Southwest's top player based on this scouting report: 1. Shane Gersich, F, 7/10/96 (Holy Family Catholic) 5-10/165 — Very well could be the top uncommitted college prospect in the country—and he’s only a sophomore! Our opinion of him is a bit skewed because we have seen him at his best. He sort of went through the motions here. Nonetheless, Gersich just has so much skill – an absolute stud. Played for Team USA at the Five Nations tournament and led the team in scoring. Was outstanding at the Select 16 Festival over the summer. As a freshman last season. Gersich posted a 30-30-60 scoring line in just 21 games played. Might outgrow Minnesota high school hockey after this season and be forced to move on to the USHL or the NTDP.
• He participated in USA Hockey's Select 15 Development camp in July of 2012 and was ranked USHR's No. 2 forward after leading the camp in scoring with 12 points (5G, 7A) in six games. Here's what USHR had to say about him: Shane Gersich (Kelly Green, 5GP 5-6-11) 5-11/170 — Was outstanding all week long. Led the camp in scoring and had at least one point in every game. Is the top uncommitted ’96 forward in the country. An excellent skater who is able to pick up steam with the puck on his stick, Gersich makes plays while accelerating and is very agile and tough to check. We do not know who is recruiting him (everyone perhaps?), but our guess is that the Holy Family Catholic High School product, who has All-America potential, ends up at Minnesota or North Dakota. In 21 games played last season, the Chaska, Minn. native put up a 30-30-60 scoring line. We can only imagine what he will do next season as a junior.  (NOTE: Should read sophomore, not junior)

2011-12:

• As a freshman at Holy Family Catholic School he registered 60 points (30G, 30A) in 21 games, and his 30 goals led the team while his 60 scoring points were second most.
• Following his freshman season, the Omaha Lancers made him the No. 1 overall selection in the USHL's 2012 Futures Draft.
• In January of 2012 he participated in the inaugural Youth Olympic Games, where he was a teammate of fellow North Dakota recruit Nick Schmaltz. He produced four points (3G, 1A) in six tournament games. 
• In July of 2011 he attended USA Hockey's Select 15 Development Camp, where he was USHR's No. 8 rated forward after producing seven points (3G, 4A) in five games: 8. Shane Gersich (#12 Red) 5-11/163 – 3-4-7 – Really good hands and a keen sense of the game. Is strong on the puck, and has a nice shot -- really snaps it off. Plays for Holy Family Catholic High School in Victoria, Minn. The school, which is about 25 miles southwest of Minneapolis), is moving from A to AA this season, at least in part because of the presence of Gersich.

2010-11:

• As a Holy Family Catholic School 8th grader he finished second on the team with 41 points (16G, 25A) in 25 games.

Recruit Profile: Austin Poganski

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Current Team: Tri-City Storm (USHL)

Potential Arrival at UND: 2014/15

Position:  Forward

Birthday:  February 16, 1996

Hometown:  St. Cloud, MN

Height: 6'1"

Weight: 198

Shoots: Right


Profiles & Press Clippings:

• USHL 2013-14 Profile/State Page
• Minnesota Hockey Hub 2012-13 Profile/Stat Page
• Brad Schlossman Commitment Post
• USA Hockey: AAPG is Another Step in the Ladder for Poganski (Sep 2013)
• The Scouting Report: 2014 USHL Prospects to Watch (Aug 2013)
• Hockey's Future: Poganski Hopes Physical Play Will Gain Attention of Scouts (Aug 2013)
• St. Cloud Times: Poganski Verbally Commits to UND (Dec 2012)
• WCHB: Austin Poganski Commits to North Dakota (Dec 2012)
• MN Hockey Prospects: Scouting Report
• WCHB: Top Minnesota HS Hockey Players By Class (Nov 2012)
• UMHSEL: Q&A With St. Cloud Cathedral, Team Great Plains Forward Austin Poganski
• USA Today HS Sports: Poganski in Demand (Aug 2012)
• USHR scouting report from the 2012 USA Hockey Select 16 Player Development Camp, where he was ranked as a top 10 forward: Austin Poganski (#18 Kelly Green, 4-2-6) 6-1/195 — We did not have a ton of prior knowledge of the St. Cloud Cathedral forward, but he really jumped out at us. A tall, lanky winger with great legs and an explosive first step, we are told that the NTDP is considering him for the final forward spot on the U17 Team. Was named to the Five Nations U17 team. A top uncommitted college prospect who is only going to get better as he fills out.
• NHL Entry Draft eligible in 2014

2013-14:

• He will play for the Tri-City Storm of the USHL.
• He was invited to participate in the 2013 All-American Prospects Game as one of the top American-born prospects eligible for the 2014 NHL Draft, but he was unable to play due to injury.
• In September he was listed as a B skater on the NHL Central Scouting Service's Preliminary Watchlist for the 2014 NHL Draft.
• In August he was a member of the USA Hockey Under-18 Select team that took part in the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup.
• He participated in USA Hockey's Select 17 Development Camp, logging one goal and four assists in six tournament games in leading Team Royal to the camp championship.

2012-13:

• He played his junior season for St. Cloud Cathedral (MN-HS), logging 66 points (35G, 31A) in 26 games while earning the St. Cloud Times' All-Area High School Player of the Year award. He also appeared in two games for the Tri-City Storm (USHL), recording a goal and an assist.
• He played for the bronze medal-winning Team USA at the 2013 World Under-17 Challenge in Victoriaville/Drummondville, Quebec where he scored a team-leading six goals in six tournament games. He was a teammate of fellow UND recruit Chris Wilkie.
• In the 2012 Upper Midwest Elite League, he led Team Great Plains in scoring with 20 points (8G, 12A) and finished tied for tenth overall among all league players. Here's a scouting report from USHR, which ranked him as Team Great Plains' top performer: 1. Austin Poganski, F, 2/16/96 (St. Cloud Cathedral) 6-1/194 -- Just oozes with talent. Right off the hop you will notice his skating, which is exceptional. The ’96 forward has an explosive first step and is learning how to use his size to his advantage. Plus he really sees it. We have been told that the NTDP expressed interest in having him join the National U17 team this fall. Still seems to be figuring out how to dominate games, but his potential is very high. One of the top uncommitted ‘96s in the country.
• In August he was the leading goal scorer on USA Hockey's Select Under-17 team that went undefeated in capturing the 2012 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament championship.
• In July of 2012 he participated in the USA Hockey Select 16 Player Development Camp, producing six points (4G, 2A) in six games.

2011-12:

• As a sophomore he was the second leading point producer for St. Cloud Cathedral, registering 52 points (24G, 28A) in 28 games.  In July of 2011 he took part in the USA Hockey Select 15 Player Development Camp, where he registered four points (2G, 2A) in five games.

2010-11:

• His freshman campaign at St. Cloud Cathedral saw him produce 38 points (22G, 16A) in 27 games, good for second on the team.

Recruit Profile: Tucker Poolman

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Current Team:  Omaha Lancers (USHL)

Potential Arrival at UND:  2014

Position:  Defense

Birthday:  June 8th, 1993

Hometown:  East Grand Forks, MN

Height:  6'3"

Weight:  200

Shoots:  Right


Profiles & Press Clippings:

• USHL 2013-14 Profile/Stat Page
• Elite Prospects Profile/Stat Page
• Brad Schlossman Blog Committment Post
• A synopsis of his game, via the Omaha World Herald: Poolman is a reliable, steady player who also brings a solid offensive game. With his size and strength, Aikens expects Poolman to play in all situations. “Coming out of the Fall Classic, Tucker is one of the hotter guys in the league as far as college attention,” Aikens said. “He gained valuable experience last year and is kind of a late bloomer. He’s only scratching the surface of what he could be eventually.”
• Son of former Fighting Sioux football player and current UND men's hockey strength and conditioning coordinator Mark Poolman.
• 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
• He was selected in the 5th Round (127th Overall) by the Winnipeg Jets at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

2013-14:

• He is playing for Omaha of the USHL.

2012:13:

• Playing for the Omaha Lancers (USHL), he recorded 28 points (14G, 14A) in 64 games.
• His 12 power play goals led the USHL in 2012-13.
• In January he participated in the 2013 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, which featured 40 of the USHL's top NHL draft eligible players. He was a teammate of fellow UND recruits Luke Voltin and Luke Johnson on the victorious Team West.

2011-12:

• Played for the Wichita Falls Wildcats (NAHL), where he registered 29 points (7G, 22A) and a +5 rating in 59 games.
• Was selected to represent Team Midwest at the 2012 NAHL Top Prospects tournament.
• Following his strong NAHL rookie season, the Omaha Lancers selected him in the 3rd round (38th overall) of the USHL Entry Draft.

2010-11:

• He produced 22 points (5G, 17A) in 23 games while playing for East Grand Forks (HS-Minnesota).
• He played for Team Great Plains in the Upper Midwest Elite League, producing five points (2G, 3A) in 16 games.

2009-10:

• Playing in 25 games for East Grand Forks, he registered 10 points (3G, 7A).

Recruit Profile: Christian Evers

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Current Team:  USA Hockey NTDP U-17 Team (USHL/Int.)
Potential Arrival at UND:  2015
Position:  Defense

Birthday:  May 25th, 1997
Hometown:  Waukee, IA
Height:  6'4"
Weight:  195
Shoots:  Left

Profiles & Press Clippings:

• 2013-14 USA Hockey NTDP Profile/Stat Page
• 2012-13 NAPHL Profile/Stat Page
• Omaha AAA Lancers Commitment Press Release
• In the Western College Hockey Blog's review of the 2012 NAHL Showcase, Chris Dilks had this to say: Christian Evers-D-Omaha Lancers U16-Already a huge kid, listed at 6'4", and clearly the top D on a team with a pretty strong defense. Very good hands and feet for a player of his size. Definitely a big time prospect.
• NHL Entry Draft eligible in 2015.

2013-14:

• He will play for the USA Hockey NTDP Under-17 Team.
• In July, he participated in USA Hockey's Select 16 Development Camp, recording one assist in five games.

2012-13:

• Played for the Omaha AAA U-16 Lancers of the North American Prospects Hockey League, recording 69 points (27G, 42A) in 70 games on his way to earning All-NAPHL U-16 1st Team honors.
• Participated in USA Hockey's Select 15 Development camp, where he produced four points (2G, 2A) in five games in being named the fourth best defenseman at the camp by USHR: Christian Evers (#3 Grey, 2-2-4) 6-2/190 — We were told before we got here that the Waukee, Iowa native was in the same class as Hanifin and Werensky and were a little bit disappointed the first couple times we saw him. That said, we are glad we stuck around until the final day because he was great -- really showed us what he is capable of. Tall kid, smooth skater and passes the puck like a pro. Does not have the same offensive upside as the three d-men above him on this list, but has the ability to develop into a mean, shut-down type defenseman. Will play for the Omaha U16 team.

2011-12:

•  Played for the NPI Leafs AAA '96s.

Recruit Profile: Wade Murphy

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Previous Team:  Penticton Vees (British Columbia Hockey League)
Arrival at UND: Fall 2013
Position: Forward
Birthday:  October 22nd, 1993
Hometown: Victoria, BC, Canada
Height: 6'0"
Weight:  180
Shoots: Right


Profiles & Press Clippings:

• BCHL 2012-13 Profile/Stat Page
• Elite Prospects Profile/Stat Page
• Penticton Vees Commitment Release
• The Province: BCHL Opponents Will Be On Same Side Come This Fall (April 2013)
• Penticton Western News: Vees' Murphy Driven to Improve (Sept 2012)
• The Three Vees: Murphy Given An "A" (July 2012)
• Was ranked 142nd among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting heading into the 2012 NHL Draft, but went undrafted.

2012-13:

• Played for the reigning RBC Cup champion Penticton Vees (BCHL), producing 70 points (23G, 47A) in 50 regular season games. His 70 points tied him for the fifth most in the league, while his 1.4 PPG average was second best. In the postseason he notched 11 points (5G, 6A) in 15 games as Penticton advanced to the BCHL Finals.
• He began the BCHL regular season by recording at least one point in each of his first 17 games.
• He was named to the All-BCHL Interior Conference First Team.
• He was a member of the silver medal-winning Canada West team at the 2012 World Junior A Challenge, where he recorded six points (3G, 3A) in four tournament games in being named to the tournament's All-Star Team. 
• Had a very solid showing at the BCHL Showcase, leading USHR to rank him as the Showcase's third best forward: "The most college-ready player we saw here...Murphy has good speed, is gritty and can really shoot a puck. Will make an immediate impact in college hockey. Played on Penticton’s National Championship team last season, finishing fourth in league scoring with a 36-55-91 scoring line in 56 games played. Will contend for the league scoring title."

2011-12:

• Split his time between the BCHL's Victoria Grizzlies and Penticton Vees. With Victoria, he produced 62 points (22G, 40A) in 38 games. After a January trade that sent him to Penticton, he closed out the regular season with 29 points (14G, 15A) in 22 games with the Vees, eventually being named a BCHL Interior Conference First Team All-Star. He continued his breakout campaign through the postseason by helping lead Penticton to the Fred Page Cup (BCHL Playoff Champions), Doyle Cup (BCHL/AJHL champion series winner), and RBC Cup (Canadian Junior A National Champion) by producing 27 points (14G, 13A) in 26 postseason games. His strong postseason play earned him co-Playoff MVP honors for the Vees.

2010-11:

• Played for the Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL), recording 16 points (7G, 9A) in 56 regular season games. He also had two goals and an assist in eight playoff games.

2009-10:

• Played with the Saanich Braves of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League and the BCHL's Victoria Grizzlies. Produced four points (3G, 1A) with Victoria.

Recruit Profile: Ryan Mantha

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Current Team:  Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)
Potential Arrival at UND: 2014/15
Position: Defenseman
Birthday:  June 18th, 1996
Hometown:  Clarkston, MI
Height:  6'5"
Weight:  225
Shoots:  Right


Profiles & Press Clippings:

• USHL 2013-14 Profile/Stat Page
• Elite Prospect Profile Page
• Brad Schlossman Blog: Commitment Post
• North Bay Nugget: US Comes Calling For Another Mantha (Aug 2013)
• Sioux City Musketeers: Musketeers Tender Belle Tire U-16 D-man Ryan Mantha (April 2012)
• Sault Ste. Marie This Week: Around the Rink - Deep Rooted Hockey Bloodlines (April 2012)
• North Bay Nugget: New Generation Carries on Mantha Hockey Tradition (Sept 2010)
• He is the nephew of former NHL defenseman Maurice "Moe" Mantha, Jr, who played in 656 NHL games with five different organizations.

2013-14:

• He will play for the Sioux City Musketeers of the USHL.
• He participated in the 2013 All-American Prospects Game as one of the top American-born prospects eligible for the 2014 NHL Draft.
• In September he was listed as a B skater on the NHL Central Scouting Service's Preliminary Watchlist for the 2014 NHL Draft.  
• In August he was a member of the USA Hockey Under-18 Select team that took part in the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup.
• In July he participated in USA Hockey's Select 17 Development Camp, earning camp All-Star honors after recording one assist in six games on his way to earning a spot on Team USA's Under-18 Select team roster.

2012-13:

• Playing for the Sioux City Musketeers (USHL), he registered seven points (1G, 6A) in 52 games while finishing second on the team with a +15 rating.
• He was invited to participate in the USA Hockey National Team Development Program 2012 Evaluation Camp.

2011-12:

• Played for the Detroit Belle Tire U-16 Midget Minor team, producing 22 points (8G, 14A) in 38 games.

2010-11 & 2009-10:

• He played for the Detroit Little Caesars 1996 team, registering 21 points (6G, 15A) in 59 games.

Recruit Profile: Mitch MacMillan

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Previous Team:  St. Cloud State (NCAA)
Anticipated Arrival at UND:  2011-12 Spring Semester
Position:  Forward
Birthday:  November 24, 1989
Hometown:  Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
Height:  6' 0"
Weight:  185 Lbs.
Shoots:  Left


Profiles & Press Clippings:

• Transfer from St. Cloud State, will be eligible for competition January 2013
• College Hockey Inc. 2011-12 Profile/Stat Page
• Elite Prospects Profile Page
• University of North Dakota: Mitch MacMillan Joins Brother, Mark, at UND
• Alberni Valley Times: 50 Goals in 49 Games is Quite a Feat
• Rogers Sportsnet: BCHL Report Featuring the MacMillan Brothers (Link to Video)

2011-12:

• He registered five assists in 14 games for St. Cloud State prior to transferring to North Dakota at semester break.

2010-11:

• As an NCAA freshman he appeared in 28 games for St. Cloud State, producing four goals and two assists.

2009-10:

• Playing alongside his brother and current Fighting Sioux forward Mark MacMillan, he had a record breaking season with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the British Columbia Hockey League. He established single-season franchise records for goals (61) and points (93) en route to earning BCHL All-Star honors, and he was awarded the Vern Dye Memorial Trophy as the Coastal Conference's Most Valuable Player. Overall, he appeared in 59 regular season games and produced 93 points (61G, 32A). His 61 goals led the league, and he became the first BCHL player since current Ottawa Senator Kyle Turris to score 50 goals in 50 games or less. In the postseason he recorded 12 points (7G, 5A) in 13 games.

2008-09:

• He split the season between the BCHL's Cowichan Valley Capitals and Alberni Valley Bulldogs, registering 55 points (33G, 22A) in 60 regular season games.

2007-08:

• Playing for the BCHL's Powell River Kings, he appeared in 52 games while producing 17 points (8G, 9A).

2006-07:

• He played for the Summerland Sting of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, notching 47 points (26G, 21A) in 50 regular season games and three goals in six postseason games. He also went scoreless in one appearance with Powell River (BCHL).