College Commitments

[mnhock]

You must be the only person that is surprised Drazen has moved on. Didn't really fit in. Yep, great player though. Plays with a BIG chip on her shoulder. <p></p><i></i>

[icnet01]

So what exactly is going on at UND? The loss of the Woosters will be devasting to this program. Any inside information. <p></p><i></i>

[brookyone]

<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>So what exactly is going on at UND? The loss of the Woosters will be devasting to this program. Any inside information.<hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--><br>I've heard / read lots of complaints directed towards the coaching staff. Some of those complaints originated with a couple of the players. In another forum Sioux fans are blaming the poor / inept coaching (in their view) for the player exodus. I also read another top UND player (Dianoski from the NAHA) was having eligibility problems due to academics. Can't say if that's true, just what I heard. Also heard she won't be returning. I have no idea how the coach stacks up <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>but</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END-->, for UND fans to expect the Sioux to compete with and move up to the top teams in the WCHA in just their 2nd season in the conference is not terribly realistic in my opinion...and a bit much to expect. I'm pretty sure they are not on a level playing field as per available scholarships yet...that's a pretty big factor in becoming competitive. <p></p><i></i>

[HOT SHOT]

Danika Porter.<br><br> Does anyone know if or where she is playing next year ? <p></p><i></i>

[brookyone]

<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>Danika Porter.<br><br>Does anyone know if or where she is playing next year ?<hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--> <br>I've been wondering the same. <br><br>Read today Scavo of NSP to the Golden Gusties of Gustavus. I apologize if that's old news. I just read it today for the first time. <p></p><i></i>

[ghshockeyfan]

Some players will look to play a year post-HS for the T-breds before they head off to college. Some players may be doing that too??? <p></p><i></i>

[mnH0ckey]

Tiff Johnson-Wayzata

Minnesota

[MnH0ckey]

Brittany Krause-Hibbing

Minnesota



Jaimie Horton-Maple Grove

Minnesota

[ghshockeyfan]

Tiff Johnson-Wayzata
Minnesota

Brittany Krause-Hibbing
Minnesota

Jaimie Horton-Maple Grove
Minnesota

Congrats to all 3. I've worked with Johnson & Horton before - great players & great people. Every time I saw Johnson play she impressed me more and more. Horton is a strong player that can play physical hockey too... I've also heard wonderful things about Krause...

[brookyone]

Holy smokes!! I'd heard of the Horton commitment awhile back...but this makes 7 for the current class. Big class. Lost five to graduation...

...and I've heard rumors of a 2005-06 freshman will not be returning to the team. Something a little unfortunate IMO.

Edit: Let me 2nd those congratulations!!

[ghshockeyfan]

Drazan is going to the U now too I hear, but will sit the 1 year WCHA transfer requirement?

Old news to many, but I don't know if it was posted on here anywhere...

[MNhockeyfan09]

Drazan is going to the U now too I hear, but will sit the 1 year WCHA transfer requirement?

Old news to many, but I don't know if it was posted on here anywhere...

Here's the link to the official announcement from the U.
http://www.gophersports.com/sportsNews/ ... t_id=whock

[brookyone]

Question, I'l bet someone knows the answer. Did Tiff Johnson play on a line with Christina Lee? Thank you!!

[brookyone]

The Minnesota tax payers and local in state kids are really getting a great reward from UMD.<br>They recruited who, a Canuck, two Sweeds & a Fin?<br>Great work.<br>Drazan leaves cuz she doesn't like "girls" and Miller says she can't get along. I say Drazan is smart to move on. UMD women's hockey doesn't play by the same rules as the rest of us. <p></p><i></i>

One more time, agreed...and here's a good example of how it's (recruiting) nicely done...

Minnesota
Michelle Maunu-D (Cloquet/Esko/Carlton HS) [Esko, MN]
Alexandra Zebro-D (St. Francis/ North Branch HS) [Oak Grove, MN]
Jamie Horton-F (Maple Grove HS)
Tiffany Johnson-F (Wayzata HS)
Brittany Krause-G (Hibbing HS)

[Mnh0ckey]

Question, I'l bet someone knows the answer. Did Tiff Johnson play on a line with Christina Lee? Thank you!!

Yes she did. Tiff was a very hard worker. Lee is a great player and someone had to get her the puck at center ice. Tiff was the leading scoring for the first part of the year, was all tournament team, and she scored all three goals against Benilde to go to the section finals. 2 very good players. Good luck to both in their college careers.

[MNhockeyfan09]

UPDATED and cleaned up

Player-Position Height (Last Team) Hometown

Bemidji State
Casey Irving-D 5'11" (Okotoks Midget AA) Okotoks, AB
Lexy Parenteau-D 5'7" (Chisago Lakes HS) Chisago Lakes, MN
Jacqueline Robertson-D 5'8" (South St. Paul HS) Inver Grove Heights, MN
Nicole Rawlings-F 5'3" (Hill-Murray HS) Maplewood, MN
Kailee Jaeger-F-(Devils Lake HS) Devils Lake, ND
Jessica Ptachick-G 5'9" (Minnesota Thoroughbreds) Burnsville, MN

Boston College
Gabrielle Beaudry-D (Syracuse Stars) Cortland, NY
Tracy Johnson-D (Benilde-St Margaret's HS) Plymouth, MN
Megan Keever-F 6’2” (Washington Pride) Harrisburg, PA
Anna McDonald-F (Totino-Grace HS) New Brighton, MN
Kelli Stack-F (HoneyBaked) Brooklyn Heights, OH
Allison Thunstrom-F (North St. Paul HS) Maplewood, MN
Molly Schaus-G (Deerfield Academy) Natick, MA

Boston University
Sarah Appleton-D (Berkshire/CT Stars) New Canaan, CT
Jessica Holt -D (Warner Warriors) Warner, AB
Melissa Anderson-F (Pacific Steelers) Langley, BC
Jonnie Bloemers-F (South St. Paul HS) Brooklyn Center, MN
Melissa Haber-G-(Missasauga Jr. Chiefs) Mississauga,ON

Brown
Jenny Cedorchuk -D (Nobles) Medfield, MA
Erin Conners -F- (Govenor Dummer/Assabet) Newburyport, MA
Elizabeth Denis-F (Phillips Exeter/Assabet) Durham, NH
Andrea Hunter -F-(Pomfret/Syracuse Stars ) Fulton, NY
Kath Surbey -F- (Calgary Bowness Bruins) Calgary, AB
Nicole Brown-F (Notre Dame) Swift Current, SK
Amanda Asay -F- (BC Outback) Prince George, BC
Sasha Van Muyen -F-(Toronto Midget Aeros) Orillia, ON
Rickie Kostiner-F- (Choate/Syracuse Stars) Chicago, IL

Clarkson
Carlee Eusepi-D (Toronto Jr. Areos) Oakville, ON
Brittany Selina-F (Etobicoke Dolphins) Thorn Hill, ON
Ashleigh Moorhead-F (Syracuse Stars) Clinton, NY
Courtney O,Conner-D (Young Americas) Chicago' IL
Genevieve Lavoie-F (St. Laurent) St. Laurent, QC

Colgate
Nicole McDonald D (Calgary Bowness Bruins) Alberta
Ali Edell D/F (Berkshire) Madison, NJ
Jill Cater-Cyker, 5-8, D (Syracuse Stars) Ithaca, NY
Marissa Dombovy, 5-8, F (Syracuse Stars) Webster, NY
Katie Stewart, 5-8, F (Bluewater Jr. Hawks) Hensall, ON
Beth Rotenberg, 5-8, F (Toronto Jr. Aeros) Toronto, ON
Evan Minnick, 5-3, F (Colorado Selects) Highland Ranch, CO
Sara Plunkett, 5-3, G (St. George’s) Barrington, RI

Connecticut
Cristin Allen-D (Durham Jr. Lightning) Pickering, ON
Michelle Binning-F (Toronto Jr. Aeros) Oshawa, ON
Justine Cigna-F (HoneyBaked) Milford, MI
Amy Hollstein-F (Lawrence Academy/Assabet) Pembroke, MA
Lauren LeMond F(Cal Selects) Vista, CA
Christie Houser-G (National Sports Academy) New Hope, PA
Jennie Bellonio (Pomfret) Guilford, CT
Tiffany Good (NAHA)

Cornell
Kelly McGinty-D (Minnesota Thoroughbreds) Long Lake, MN
Laura Danforth-F (HoneyBaked) Grosse Pointe, MI
Rebecca Flewelling-F (NCCP Junior Raiders) Kanata, ON
Gabrielle Mazade-F (Shattuck-St. Mary's) Downers Grove, IL
Megan Niesluchowski-F (Cal Selects)
Liz Zorn-F (Rochester Edge)
Melanie Jue F (Pacific Steelers) Richmond, BC
Jenny Niesluchowski-G (Cal Selects)

Dartmouth
Sue Schmitz-D (Wisconsin Wild) Brookfield, WI
Jenna Cunningham (Kingsland Hawks) Medicine Hat, AB
Mariel Lacina-G (Chatam Outlaws) ON

Harvard
Kathryn Farni-D (Hopkins HS) Hopkins, MN
Randi Griffin (Assabet / EC Eagles) F
Amy Uber (NAHA) Trenton, MI
Jen Brawn F (Pacfic Steelers) Surrey, BC
Christina Kessler-G (Toronto Jr. Aeros) G
Cory Basset D (Culver Academy)

Maine
Elyce Thomas-D/F (Pacific Steelers) Port Coquitlam, BC
Jenna Ouellette-F (Warner Warriors) Warner, AB
Taryn Peacock-F (Calgary Chaos) Calgary, AB
Abby Barton F (Warner Warriors) Warner, AB
Amy Stech -F- (Duluth East HS) Duluth, MN

Mercyhurst
Johanna Malmstrom-D (Brynas IF) Galve, Sweden
Katariina Soikkanen-D (Team Finland) Helsinki, Finland
Lexie Hoffmeyer-F (HoneyBaked) Grand Blanc, MI
Angelica Lorsell-F (AIK) Lidingo, Sweden
Alexandra Hoffmeyer-F (Honeybaked) Grand Blanc, MI

Minnesota
Michelle Maunu-D (Cloquet/Esko/Carlton HS) Esko, MN
Alexandra Zebro-D (St. Francis/ North Branch HS) Oak Grove, MN
Kelli Blankenship-F (North American Hockey Academy) Lusby, MD
Brittany Francis-F (Toronto Junior Aeros) Thunder Bay, ON
Jaimie Horton-F (Maple Grove HS) Maple Grove, MN
Tiff Johnson-F (Wayzata HS) Plymouth, MN
Brittany Krause-G (Hibbing HS) Hibbing, MN

Minnesota - Duluth
Sarah Murray-D (Shattuck-St Mary's) Fairbault, MN
Heidi Pelttari (Team Finland) Tampere, Finland
Jaime Rassmussen-F/D (California Selects) Garden Grove, CA
Saara Tuominen-F (Team Finland & Ilves Tampere) Tampere, Finland
Emmanuelle Blais F (Dawson Blues) Montreal, QC
Elin Holmlov (AIK) Knivista, Sweden
Kim Martin-G (Team Sweden) Stockholm, Sweden

Minnesota State
Kathleen Rosso-D (Buffalo HS) Buffalo, MN
Holly Snyder-D (Kenosha HS boys) Kenosha, WI
Ida Clark-D-Sweden D
Kala Buganski-F (Anoka HS) Andover, MN
Jessie Knight-F (NAHA) Alfred, ME
Christina Lee-F (Wayzata HS) [Maple Plain, MN]

New Hampshire
Steph Holmes (Berkshire/Connecticut Stars) Rye, NY
Coutney Sheary (Cushing Academy) Melrose, MA
Micaela Long (Pomfret/Assabet) South Boston, MA
Kelly Paton (Huron Park HS) Woodstock, ON
Shannon Sisk F (Taft)
Lucy Schoebel-G (Ithaca HS Boys) Ithaca, NY

Niagara
Alison Malty-D (Capital Centre Pride) Milford, MI
Megan Price-D (Bowness Bruins) Calgary, AB
Christina Jablonski D/F (Little Ceasars) Troy, MI
Jacqueline Spring D/F (Thunder Bay Queens.) Thunderbay, ON
Mallory Yorkson-F (Minnesota Thoroughbreds) So. St, Paul, MN
Frances McPhail-F- (Toronto Jr Areos) Oakville, ON
Mary McKinnon -F- (Warner Warriors) Summerside, PEI
Jill Zelonis - D/F-(Washington Pride) Purcellville, VA

North Dakota
Jodi Holland-F (Rochester JM) Rochester, MN
Cassandra Flanagan-D (Notre Dame) Saskatchewan
Ashley Lynch-D (Gilbert Plains Collegiate) Gilbert Plains, MB
Samantha Turner-D 5’2” (Minnesota Thoroughbreds) Hudson, WI
Alex Williams-F/D 5’2” (Minnesota Thoroughbreds) Eagan, MN
Ashley Paulson-F (Culver Academy) Onalaska, WI
Andrea Cook-F-Manitoba F
Jody Karnik-G (Wisconsin Wild) Overland Park, KS
Brittany Kirkham-G (Team Ontario/Ottawa Junior Raiders) Nepean, ON

Northeastern
Katy Applin-D (NAHA) Palmer, AK
Ginny Berg-D (NAHA) Sterling, AK
Lindsay Berman-F/D 5'7" (Washington Pride) Odenton, MD
Julia Clark-D (Cushing) Westford, MA
Annie Hogan-F (Lawrence Academy) Medford, MA
Chelsey Jones-F (Stillwater HS) Lake Elmo, MN

Ohio State
Rachel Davis-D (HoneyBaked) Horton, MI
Kristen Smith-F (Culver Academy) Dayton, OH
Michelle Tonnessen-(Gahanna Lincoln HS/Ohio Flames) Gahanna, OH
Raelyn LaRocque (Edmonton Chimos) The Pas, MB
Colleen Olsen-F (Warner Hockey School) Sherwood Park, AB

Princeton
Madeleine Endicott-D (Toronto Jr. Aeros) Toronto, ON
Stephanie Denino D (Dawson Blues) Montreal, QC
Julie Flynn F (Nobles) Westwood, MA
Melanie Wallace F (London Jr Devilettes) London, ON
Brittany Parisi G (Hotchkiss) Clifton, NJ

Providence
Colleen Martin-D 5'9" (Woburn HS) Woburn, MA
Pamela McDevitt-F 5'6" (Nobles) South Boston, MA
Brittany Nelson-F 5'7" (Pomfret) Shelburne, VT

Quinnipiac
Breana Burton-F (Pacific Steelers) Surrey, BC
Janine Duffy-F (NSA) Toronto, ON
Kallie Flor-F (Farmington HS) Farmington, MN

RMU
Jessic Riley -F (Stoney Creek Sabres) Hamilton, ON
Jordan Riley-F (Stoney Creek Sabres) Hamilton, ON
Heather Rossi-G (Wisconsin Wild) Kunkletown, PA

RPI
Laura Gersten-D (Troy/Albany) Queensbury, NY
Whitney Naslund-F (Bloomington Jefferson HS) Bloomington, MN
Jodi Yaworski-D (Calgary Chaos/Choate)
Allysen Weidner-F 5'7" (Shattuck-St. Mary's) Wichita, KS
Allison Wrigh-F-Oakville Ice
Rossli Chace F 5-7 (Governor Dummer Academy) Hampton Falls, NH

St. Cloud State
Danielle Hirsch-D (Shattuck-St. Mary's) Fairbault, MN
Kelly Meierhofer-D (Sauk Rapids-Sartell HS) Sauk Rapids, MN
Jenaca Fredheim -D Athol Murray College Notre Dame
Caitlin Hogan-F (North St. Paul HS) No. St, Paul, MN
Katie Kemmerer -F-(NAHA)
Meghan Pezon-F 5'6" (Eden Prairie HS) Eden Prairie, MN
Holly Roberts-F (Warroad HS) Warroad, MN

St. Lawrence
Tara Akstull-F (Troy/Albany) Clifton Park, NY
Brittany Maschmeyer-D 5'7" (Edmonton Chimos) Bruderheim, AB
Courtney Sawchuk-F 5'5" (Edmonton Chimos) Sherwood Park, AB
Brittany Smith-F F
Maxi Weisz-G 5'7" (Washington Pride) Severna Park, MD

Union
Franny Dorr-F (Roseville HS) Roseville,MN
Amanda Rusinski-F (Shattuck-St. Mary's) Winona, MN
Emily Brown-F (Duluth East HS) Duluth, MN
Molly Macguire-D (NHCA Minines Boys France) Seattle, WA/Nice, France
Jackie Koetteritz-D (Colorado Selects/Summit HS Boys) Breckenridge, CO
Brenna Malnar-F (HoneyBaked) Riverview, MI
Lauren Muske-F (Minnesota Thoroughbreds) Ramsey, MN

Vermont
Melanie Greene-D (Adirondack Northstars) Queensbury, NY

Wayne State
Chelsea Burnett-D (Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres) Ridgeway, ON
Tegan Schroder-D (Notre Dame Hounds) Lumsden, SK
Christine Jefferson-D (Merivale HS) Nepean, ON
Brandi Frakie-F (Minnesota Thoroughbreds) St. Louis Park, MN

Wisconsin
Emily Kranz-F 5'7" (Shattuck-St. Mary's) Waukesha, WI
Ally Strickler, D, 5-6 (St. Louis Park) St. Louis Park, MN
Megan Duggan-F 5-9 (Cushing Academy) Danvers, MA
Kyla Sanders-F 5-6 (North American Hockey Academy) Parrish, FL
Jasmine Giles, F, 5-7 (All Saints) Ottawa, ON
Alannah McCready-G 5'6" (Centennial HS) Blaine, MN

Yale
Berit Johnson-D- (Wayzatta HS) Wayzata, MN
Alyssa Clarke D -(Ridley Tigers) Donkin, NS
Caroline Murphy -F- (Pomfret School) Woodstock, CT
Mandi Scwhartz-F- (Notre Dame Hounds) Wilcox, SK
Denise Soesilo-F (German Olympic Team) Hamburg, Germany
Ansley LaHue -G-(Phillips Andover) Kennesa, GA

[GivinYaTheBusiness]

Anybody know where the two Int'l Falls girls ended up?

[maroonhockey]

Have heard Amalee Windmeier formerly Champlin no Coon Rapids verbally committed to Wisconsin - Madison.

[ghshockeyfan]

Anybody know where the two Int'l Falls girls ended up?

I think one went to play softball D1.

[ghshockeyfan]

Have heard Amalee Windmeier formerly Champlin no Coon Rapids verbally committed to Wisconsin - Madison.

Congrats to Windmeier. Great player & person. Excellent choice by Wisconsin. I expect she'll be a Ms. Hockey finalist.

I also assume top Ms. Goalie candidate Nixon is still committed to SCSU.

[GivinYaTheBusiness]

Anybody know where the two Int'l Falls girls ended up?

I think one went to play softball D1.

I just heard they are at BSU, together, playing softball.

[ghshockeyfan]

Anybody know where the two Int'l Falls girls ended up?

I think one went to play softball D1.

I just heard they are at BSU, together, playing softball.

Great to hear. I've had a few kids in the last couple years decide that they want to play D2 or higher Soccer/Fastpitch instead of hockey. It's great to still have some multi-sport athletes in hockey. I think they're becoming more rare however as the sport becomes more expensive/elitist (and specialization is happening more & more in all sports due to year-round schedules).

I believe that IF has sent at least one gal on to play D1 hockey at one point. Or so I heard.

[Stillh2ofan]

St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that Mahtomedi's Laura May has committed to the hometown Gophers.Way to go Laura.

[d1wannabe]

Amy Udvig to Mankato????

[ghshockeyfan]

Amy Udvig to Mankato????

Yes. This has been confirmed.

Congrats to Amy & MSU!!! This is a great player & person, and sounds to be the all around best fit after many opportunities were considered. Amy ends up playing for one of my favorite college coaches and this is win-win for everyone!