Grand Rapids Forward Blake McLaughlin Commits to Gophers

The Exiled One · Post by **The Exiled One** » Wed Aug 19, 2015 4:06 pm

I'm surprised this hasn't been posted yet.

https://twitter.com/blakemclaughli5/sta ... 1695781889

alcloseshaver · Post by **alcloseshaver** » Wed Aug 19, 2015 5:16 pm

7AA was covering it. Hasn't even played a HS varsity game yet. Hope he does well at HS tryouts.

Mite-dad · Post by **Mite-dad** » Thu Aug 20, 2015 7:52 am

Saw him during the HP15 season. Skilled and a very hard worker on the ice. Congrats to him and best of luck!

MWS coach · Post by **MWS coach** » Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:02 am

Congrats to Blake!!

Nothing directed toward Blake or his accomplishment, but I am amazed at how early players are being recruited and making commitments. To the extent an incoming Sophomore goes right to college from HS, they are still 3 years away, if like most, they spend a year in USHL, 4 years away. A lot can change with players in 3-4 years both on upside and downside not only with the player making the commitment, but those for consideration.

Congrats again to Blake, one of the highest energy motors I have ever seen! Combine that with skill and you have a very good player, Good Luck Blake and look forward to seeing you in the Maroon and Gold in the future!

TheHockeyDJ · Post by **TheHockeyDJ** » Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:25 am

Congrats Blake! I wonder if one of his sophomore teammates will also go to the U?

Sats81 · Post by **Sats81** » Thu Aug 20, 2015 11:09 am

TheHockeyDJ wrote:Congrats Blake! I wonder if one of his sophomore teammates will also go to the U?

Hain?

DrGaf · Post by **DrGaf** » Thu Aug 20, 2015 11:12 pm

Sats81 wrote:
TheHockeyDJ wrote:Congrats Blake! I wonder if one of his sophomore teammates will also go to the U?
Hain?

I wouldn't bet against it.

I'd be curious to see an entire 2018 grad year team from MN compete D1. Tremendous group.