2010-2011 D1 Commitments

[brookyone]

I haven't seen any commitment news for Brook Story of Warroad. Did I miss it?

During the tournament broadcast I thought I heard Story is headed to UW River Falls, can anyone else confirm hearing this?

She'd be a heck of a player for that team.

Heard that during the broadcast as well. It has been confirmed to a friend who spoke with a UWRF coach.

[hockey fan 01]

When is the second national signing day for hockey players? Sometime in April?

[GopherFanARM]

When is the second national signing day for hockey players? Sometime in April?

The "late" period runs from April 14 - August 1, 2010.

http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/nli/nli

[joehockey]

Just issued by the MN Jr Whitecaps if you read down looks like some top players joining the JWC teams this summer. This program and the MN Ice Cats have been a tremendous success story for MN HS Girls to get D1 opportunities - Winny Brodt, Chris Peterson and Allie Sanchez all work very hard to make sure D1 programs are looking at MN players and compared to other programs this is a great at cost program.

UPDATED COLLEGE LIST

Ellie Gleason (Edina)-Dartmouth College (ECAC)
Maggie Pendleton (Hill Murray)-Providence College (HOCKEY EAST)
Corinne Buie (Edina)-Providence College (HOCKEY EAST)
Bethany Brausen (Roseville)-University of Minnesota (WCHA)
Gina McDonald (Irondale)-Harvard University (ECAC)
Jocie Slattery (Centennial)-University of Connecticut (HOCKEY EAST)
Dani Williams (Thoroughbreds)-Bemidji State University (WCHA)
Kari Lundberg (Thoroughbreds)-Minnesota State University, Mankato (WCHA)
Maddie Marcotte (White Bear Lake)-Ohio State University (WCHA)
Danielle Scholzen (Blaine)-Minnesota State University, Mankato (WCHA)
Amanda Colin (Burnsville)-Quinnipiac University (ECAC)
Michelle Bonapace-Potvin (Rochester)-University of North Dakota (WCHA)
Allie Duellman (Roseville)-Bemidji State University (WCHA)
Dana Gallop (Grand Rapids/Greenway)-University of Minnesota-Duluth (WCHA)
Christina LaCombe (Eden Prairie)-Syracuse University (CHA)
Cara Johnson (Hopkins)-Syracuse University (CHA)
Kallie Billadeau (Hopkins)-Syracuse University (CHA)
Missy Mankey (Hopkins)-Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (ECAC)
Kayla Capistrant (Roseville)-St. Cloud State University (WCHA)
Corinne Henning (Culver Academy)-Northeastern University (HOCKEY EAST)
Shelby Amsley-Benzie (Warroad)-University of North Dakota (WCHA) (2011)
Rachel Ramsey (Minnetonka)-University of Minnesota (WCHA) (2011)
Molly Byrne (SSM)-Mercyhurst College (CHA) (2011)

Ellie Gleason (Edina)-State AA Runner-Up, MGHCA AA All State, State AA All Tourney Team

Maggie Pendleton (Hill Murray)-MGHCA AA All State HM, ST All Metro 3rd Team, AP All State HM

Corinne Buie (Edina)-State AA Runner-Up, 2010 Ms. Hockey Top 5, MGHCA AA All State, PP All State 2nd Team, ST All Metro 1st Team, AP All State 1st Team

Bethany Brausen (Roseville)-State AA Champions, 2010 Ms. Hockey Winner, MGHCA AA All State, PP All State 1st Team, State AA All Tourney Team, ST Metro Player of the Year, ST All Metro 1st Team, , AP Player of the Year, AP All State 1st team

Gina McDonald (Irondale)-State AA 4th Place, 2010 Ms. Hockey Top 5, MGHCA AA All State, PP All State 1st Team, ST All Metro 1st Team, AP All State 2nd Team

Meghan Lorence (Irondale)-State AA 4th Place, MGHCA AA All State, State AA All Tourney Team, ST All Metro 2nd Team, AP All State HM

Morgan Illikainen (Grand Rapids/Greenway)-MGHCA AA All State, AP All State HM

Amanda Colin (Burnsville)-State AA Consolation, 2010 Ms. Hockey Top 10, MGHCA AA All State HM, State AA All Tourney Team, ST All Metro 3rd Team, AP All State HM

Michelle Bonapace-Potvin (Rochester)-Ms. Goalie Top 5, AP All State HM

Allie Duellman (Roseville)-State AA Champions, MGHCA AA All State, State AA All Tourney Team, ST All Metro 2nd Team, AP All State 2nd Team

Chelsea Witwicke (Roseville)-State AA Champions, MGHCA AA All State, State AA All Tourney Team

Kayla Capistrant (Roseville)-State AA Champions, MGHCA AA All State HM, State AA All Tourney Team

Shelby Amsley-Benzie (Warroad)-State A Champions, MGHCA A All State, State A All Tourney Team, AP All State 2nd Team

Dana Gallop (Grand Rapids/Greenway)-2010 Ms. Hockey Top 5, MGHCA AA All State, AP All State HM

Christina LaCombe (Eden Prairie)-MGHCA AA All State

Rachel Ramsey (Minnetonka)-MGHCA AA All State, PP All State 1st Team, ST All Metro 2nd Team, AP All State HM

Cara Johnson (Hopkins)-State AA 3rd Place, 2010 Ms. Hockey Top 10, MGHCA AA All State HM, AP All State HM

Kallie Billadeau (Hopkins)-State AA 3rd Place, 2010 Ms. Goalie Winner, MGHCA AA All State, PP All State 1st Team, State AA All Tourney Team, ST All Metro 1st Team, AP All State 1st Team

Missy Mankey (Hopkins)-State AA 3rd Place

Karley Sylvester (Warroad)-State A Champions, MGHCA A All State, PP All State 1st Team, AP All State 1st Team

Milica McMillen (Breck)-State A Runner-Up, MGHCA A All State, State A All Tourney Team, ST All Metro 1st Team, AP All State 1st Team

Hannah Brandt (Hill Murray)-MGHCA AA All State, PP All State 2nd Team, ST All Metro 2nd Team, AP All State HM

Jonna Curtis (Elk River)-MGHCA AA All State

Ashley Stenerson (Moorhead)-MGHCA AA All State, AP All State HM

Katie Erickson (Elk River)-MGHCA AA All State HM

Audrey Hanmer (Forest Lake)-MGHCA AA All State HM, ST All Metro 2nd Team, AP All State HM

Caitlin Hewes (Stillwater)-MGHCA AA All State HM

Lee Stecklein (Roseville)-State AA Champions, MGHCA AA All State HM, State AA All Tourney Team

Molly Illikainen (Grand Rapids/Greenway)-MGHCA AA All State HM, AP All State HM

Sami Reber (Edina)-State AA Runner-Up, MGHCA AA All State HM, State AA All Tourney Team

Kaitlin Rolando (Tartan)-2010 Ms. Goalie Top 5, MGHCA AA All State HM, AP All State HM

Hillary Crowe (Blake)-MGHCA A All State, ST All Metro 3rd Team, AP All State HM

Dani Cameranesi (Blake)-MGHCA A All State

Kayla Mork (Breck)-State A Runner-Up, MGHCA A All State HM, State A All Tourney Team

Leah Jensen (East Grand Forks)-MGHCA A All State HM, AP All State HM

Erika Allen (Roseville)-State AA Champions, State AA All Tourney Team

Sara Carlson (Hutchinson)-State A All Tourney Team, AP All State HM

Julie Friend (Minnetonka)-ST All Metro 3rd Team, AP All State HM

Hanna Brodt (Roseville)-State AA Champions

Mari Mankey (Hopkins)-State AA 3rd Place

Paige Janhke (Roseville)-State AA Champions

Alli Rolandelli (Hopkins)-State AA 3rd Place

Megan Armstrong (Edina)-State AA Runner-Up

Dani Williams (Thoroubreds)-MN Hockey State U19 A Runner-Up

Kari Lundbreg (Thoroughbreds)-MN Hockey State U19 A Runner-Up

Molly Byrne (SSM)-MN Hockey State U19 Champions

[anderc14]

Great for Minnesota girls- however I mostly applaud the girls in Minnesota hockey that can let high school hockey go (and sports in general) and move unto a college career in which they can focus on academics and not hockey.

Many players choose second rate colleges just to play hockey- parents and players need to move onto the next phase in life. I realize that I am understudy on this board but for most players there is not much of an advantage to playing college hockey.

Ever try to get an engineering degree and play college hockey- there is roughly a 25-30% chance that even not playing college sports, a person can achieve a degree in technology. For college hockey players, it must be in the 3- %5 range at best- I would advise moving beyond high school sports. Players need to learn to advance to the next stage in life.

[OntheEdge]

Great for Minnesota girls- however I mostly applaud the girls in Minnesota hockey that can let high school hockey go (and sports in general) and move unto a college career in which they can focus on academics and not hockey.

Many players choose second rate colleges just to play hockey- parents and players need to move onto the next phase in life. I realize that I am understudy on this board but for most players there is not much of an advantage to playing college hockey.

Ever try to get an engineering degree and play college hockey- there is roughly a 25-30% chance that even not playing college sports, a person can achieve a degree in technology. For college hockey players, it must be in the 3- %5 range at best- I would advise moving beyond high school sports. Players need to learn to advance to the next stage in life.

I think you are on the right track anderc14. Just like boys who were sports stars in high school it is time for most to move on in life. We all know that captain of the ______ team in high school who is still living in the past. However, I do think that some girls can play hockey and do well in college if they understand that hockey is just a means to the next step in life. Even though it will be hard, especially at top schools that offer D1 Hockey, but I believe that some girls have the right stuff to do both. Hockey (and many other sports) can help girls get admitted to some pretty incredible schools. Good schools are looking for more than just academically gifted students. They want community service and/or other abilities that can add to the fabric of their schools. I agree with you that a school should not be selected based on the chance to play hockey alone. Picking the right school is more important than playing hockey, something for most girls (and boys) will not last more than 4 more years maximum. A good education on the other hand will last a life time.

[capitalist]

I'm interested in which colleges you think are 'second rate'. You obviously attended a 'first rate' college and insist your children do the same? Is it just girl hockey players that you think should avoid these 'second rate' schools, or all prospective college students? Assuming you consider say, St. Cloud State to be 'second rate', what do you have to say to those hundreds of thousands of SCSU graduates who you believe attended a 'second rate' school? Did you or one of your children turn down a full ride scholarship to a 'second rate' school to instead pay $100K+ for an education at one of these 'first rate' schools? Do you consider anything other than an 'engineering degree' from a 'first rate' school to be a complete waste of time?

[royals dad]

Great for Minnesota girls- however I mostly applaud the girls in Minnesota hockey that can let high school hockey go (and sports in general) and move unto a college career in which they can focus on academics and not hockey.

Many players choose second rate colleges just to play hockey- parents and players need to move onto the next phase in life. I realize that I am understudy on this board but for most players there is not much of an advantage to playing college hockey.

Ever try to get an engineering degree and play college hockey- there is roughly a 25-30% chance that even not playing college sports, a person can achieve a degree in technology. For college hockey players, it must be in the 3- %5 range at best- I would advise moving beyond high school sports. Players need to learn to advance to the next stage in life.

You are way off base, the NCAA tracks Graduation Success Rates of all athletes and general student populations. A female athlete entering as a freshman is the more likely to graduate than the general female population. There are many teams that have a consistent perfect GSR.

A female athlete is statistically less likely to do drugs, have a alcohol problem, have an unwanted pregnancy, or suffer in an abusive relationship than her non athletic female student peers. These athletes will have doors opened for them to institutions that they may have otherwise not been able to enter. As an athlete she will enter school with a support program (other than her parents) that has a vested interest in her success on an off the ice.

There are girls on this list I know, they had options, they reviewed their choices, and made as sound of a decision as any 18 year old could. I don't know how you define a "2nd Rate" school but when I look at the D1 and D3 schools these girls are attending I don't see it. Are you ripping on NDSU, BSU, MSM as 2nd rate?

[OntheEdge]

Great for Minnesota girls- however I mostly applaud the girls in Minnesota hockey that can let high school hockey go (and sports in general) and move unto a college career in which they can focus on academics and not hockey.

Many players choose second rate colleges just to play hockey- parents and players need to move onto the next phase in life. I realize that I am understudy on this board but for most players there is not much of an advantage to playing college hockey.

Ever try to get an engineering degree and play college hockey- there is roughly a 25-30% chance that even not playing college sports, a person can achieve a degree in technology. For college hockey players, it must be in the 3- %5 range at best- I would advise moving beyond high school sports. Players need to learn to advance to the next stage in life.

You are way off base, the NCAA tracks Graduation Success Rates of all athletes and general student populations. A female athlete entering as a freshman is the more likely to graduate than the general female population. There are many teams that have a consistent perfect GSR.

A female athlete is statistically less likely to do drugs, have a alcohol problem, have an unwanted pregnancy, or suffer in an abusive relationship than her non athletic female student peers. These athletes will have doors opened for them to institutions that they may have otherwise not been able to enter. As an athlete she will enter school with a support program (other than her parents) that has a vested interest in her success on an off the ice.

There are girls on this list I know, they had options, they reviewed their choices, and made as sound of a decision as any 18 year old could. I don't know how you define a "2nd Rate" school but when I look at the D1 and D3 schools these girls are attending I don't see it. Are you ripping on NDSU, BSU, MSM as 2nd rate?

I think you are putting too much emphasis on the "second rate". I don't know anderc14 and I can't read his or her mind. I thought he or she was a little harsh but I took his or her comments to mean: (1) girls shouldn't choose a school merely on the opportunity to play hockey; and (2) girls should really think about what is best for them in the long run and whether or not the hockey time commitment interfers with their goals. I agree with these points.

As far as second rate schools I just glossed over that because to me when he or she was talking about a "second rate" school I took it to mean that the girl settled for a school that didn't fit her just so she could play hockey, which I think is wrong. For some girls Harvard is a good fit and for some St. Cloud State is a better fit. The best school is the school the girl will thrive in academically.

I think girls should be thinking about school first and how it fits with their long term goals and hockey last. Yes it would be an honor and privilege for a girl and her parents to be a star player at a D1 (or D3) school and there are potential financial incentives but the school has to fit the girl and be a place a girl can be successful to get onto the next phase of her life.

I played college sports and I enjoyed it but it had nothing to do with my success and in some ways my pursuit of sport and my college choice made it rougher road to succeed.

[stagefright]

Hockey Forum Fans, let's keep this topic positive. This topic should only be for celebrating the accomplishments of MN girls.

[Thunderbird77]

My experience is that Women who choose to pursue an athletic sport in College do it because they love the sport. When you love something, you choose to devote time to it. This means that you sacrifice things like sororities, parties, Saturday afternoon football games and other social events that are part of college life. The graduation rate and success factors for athletes (at least women athletes) is as high or higher than the general population. On top of that, participating in athletics requires you to be more focused and organized. Being an athlete is a differentiator when you entered the job market because it helps your resume stand out.

[hockeylife,mylife]

Great for Minnesota girls- however I mostly applaud the girls in Minnesota hockey that can let high school hockey go (and sports in general) and move unto a college career in which they can focus on academics and not hockey.

Many players choose second rate colleges just to play hockey- parents and players need to move onto the next phase in life. I realize that I am understudy on this board but for most players there is not much of an advantage to playing college hockey.

Ever try to get an engineering degree and play college hockey- there is roughly a 25-30% chance that even not playing college sports, a person can achieve a degree in technology. For college hockey players, it must be in the 3- %5 range at best- I would advise moving beyond high school sports. Players need to learn to advance to the next stage in life.

words of encouragement from an underachiever!

[Hansonbrother]

I see on the list that Kayla Capistrant is headed to St. Cloud...can anyone confirm this?? Any word on Witwicke from Roseville as well??

[warriors41]

Warroad's Layla Marvin has verbally committed to UND.

[joehockey]

I see on the list that Kayla Capistrant is headed to St. Cloud...can anyone confirm this?? Any word on Witwicke from Roseville as well??

If MN Jr Whitecaps sent out it is correct - they released list on Sunday.

[Gopher04]

I'm not completely familiar with the Jr. Whitecaps selection process. Is this by invitation only, is there a nomination process, or is there a formal tryout? How many teams are in this league?

[joehockey]

I'm not completely familiar with the Jr. Whitecaps selection process. Is this by invitation only, is there a nomination process, or is there a formal tryout? How many teams are in this league?

Winny Brodt Brown and Chris Peterson are the drivers behind the program - if interested I would connect with them. I think they both have high exposure to girls through different events. They know and maintain relationships with D1 and D3 coaches which is a benefit. The neat thing about the program is they get talented players from across the state together, generate great competition for the gilrs at pretty close to cost.

[titleist]

Witwicke to Niagara!! Way to go Chels!!

Unbelievably proud of all the Raider Girls who are going on to play college hockey!!

[joehockey]

35 Minnesota Girls out of 174 to D1 - Lots of schools have no MN Recruits

Bemidji State * - 4
Allie Duellman ......................D ……….............(Roseville) ............................Maplewood, MN
Danielle Williams ...................D .............(MN Thoroughbreds) ........................Waconia, MN

Boston College - 4

Boston University - 3

Brown - 6

Clarkson - 8

Colgate - 7

Connecticut - 7
Jenny Saxon ......................F ......................(Wayzata) ..............................Wayzata, MN
Jocie Slattery ....................F ......................(Centennial) ..........................Centerville, MN

Cornell - 5

Dartmouth - 4
Ellie Gleason ……................…D ……....................(Edina) ............................……….Edina, MN

Harvard - 7
Lauren Joarnt .....................G ......................... (SSM) ......................White Bear Lake, MN
Gina McDonald ....................F .................(USA 18s/Irondale) ..................New Brighton, MN

Holy Cross - 1

Maine - 4

Mercyhurst - 2
Lauren Barnes .....................F ......................(Burnsville) ............................Burnsville, MN

Minnesota * - 6
Bethany Brausen ..................F ......................(Roseville) .......................Little Canada, MN

Minnesota-Duluth* - 5
Dana Gallop .........................F ....................(USA 18s/GRG) ...................Grand Rapids, MN

Minnesota State* - 7
Kari Lundberg .......................F ..........(Minnesota Thoroughbreds) ................Woodbury, MN
Danielle Scholzien ................D/F .....................(Blaine) ...................................Blaine, MN

New Hampshire - 5

Niagara - 5
Chelsea Witwicke..........................D...............(Roseville) ......................Roseville, MN

North Dakota - 2
Michelle Bonapace-Potvin ......G.....................(Rochester) ..........................Rochester, MN

Northeastern* - 8
Corinne Henning ...................F.......................(Culver ) ...............................St. Paul, MN

Ohio State - 4
Maddie Marcotte .................D ..................(White Bear) ..................White Bear Lake, MN

Princeton - 5
Rose Alleva ........................D ....................(Red Wing) ............................Red Wing, MN

Providence* - 5
Corinne Buie ......................F ........................(Edina) ....................................Edina, MN
Maggie Pendleton ...............D ....................(Hill Murray) ...........................Woodbury, MN

Quinnipiac - 8
Lindsey Burman ..................F ...........(Minnesota Thoroughbreds) ................Cambidge, MN
Amanda Colin …..............……F …….................(Burnsville) .….........................Burnsville, MN

RMU - 6

RPI - 5
Missy Mankey ...................F .......................(Hopkins) .............................Coon Rpids MN
Madison Marzario ...............D ........................(SSM) ................................Prior Lake, MN

St. Cloud State - 6
Kayla Capistrant ................F .....................(Roseville) ................................ Roseville, MN
Julia Gilbert .......................F ........(Proctor/Hermantown/Marshall) .........................?*, MN
Amanda Monkman ..............D ......................(Roseau) ...................................Roseau, MN
Amy Olson ........................F ......................(Roseau) ...................................Roseau, MN

St. Lawrence - 6

Syracuse - 6
Kallie Billadeau ..................G ......................(Hopkins) .............................Minnetonka, MN
Cara Johnson ....................F ......................(Hopkins) ................................Wayzata, MN
Christine LaCombe .............D ...................(Eden Prairie) ..........................Eden Prairie, MN

Union - 4
Elsa Bruestle ....................F ....................(White Bear) ....................White Bear Lake, MN

Vermont - 4
Megan Dalbec ..................D .................(Champlin Park) ...........................Champlin, MN
Kellie Dineen ....................F .......................(SSM) ..................................Faribault, MN

Wayne State* - 4

Wisconsin* - 5
Laurel Miller .....................D .................(Totino Grace) .............................Ramsey, MN

Yale - 6

U.S. 99: Minnesota 35; Massachusetts 10; Illinois 7; New Jersey 6; New York, and Wisconsin 5 each;
Connecticut, and Michigan 4 each; Alaska, Colorado, and Pennsylvania, and Maryland 3 each; California, and Vermont 2 each; Arizona,
Maine, Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio, North Carolina, and Virginia 1 each

CANADA 73: Ontario 51; Saskatchewan 7; Manitoba, and Quebec 5 each; Alberta 3; British Columbia, and Newfoundland 1 each

Finland 1

Sweden 1

[capitalist]

Witwicke to Niagara!! Way to go Chels!!

Unbelievably proud of all the Raider Girls who are going on to play college hockey!!

This is great news. That makes 4 D1 recruits from this Roseville senior class--if I'm not mistaken the other time that's happened recently was the '07-'08 EP team with Seeler and Feste and two others (I need some help with their names).

Other teams with multiples: SSM, T'Breds and Hopkins -- 3. WB, HM, Burnsville, Roseau, and Edina -- 2.

Congratulations to all 35 (and counting).

[Melvin44]

Witwicke to Niagara!! Way to go Chels!!

I'm very happy for chelsea. Great skater who plays all D situations perfect.

Congrats!

[joehockey]

Witwicke to Niagara!! Way to go Chels!!

This is great news and means every senior (Megan Lawrence is a Junior) from the Silver MN JR Whitecaps has now committed to play D1 hockey in the fall of 2010. Great tribute to the hard work of the girls and to the coaches Winny Brodt, Chris Peterson and Allie Sanchez.

[MNhkyDAD]

Confirmed by press release:

Kristina King (Stillwater HS) is going to Maine

http://goblackbears.cstv.com/sports/w-h ... 10aai.html

[Melvin44]

Confirmed by press release:

Kristina King (Stillwater HS) is going to Maine

http://goblackbears.cstv.com/sports/w-h ... 10aai.html

Very happy for Kristi. Great player and person. Maine is very lucky to get her this late. Awesome kid!

[brookyone]

Minnesota * - 6
Bethany Brausen ..................F ......................(Roseville) .......................Little Canada, MN
Ashley Stenerson.................F/D...................(Moorhead)........................Moorhead, MN