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    Originally posted by Dmann View Post
    Who were the other 3?, and the U16 team, are they the same players in the U18 team just 2 years older?
    Pham, Didier, Doremus & Hawkinson.

    Hawkinson is 16 but he is playing on the Under 18 team this season with Pham. Didier & Doremus are playing in the USHL this season. Hawkinson scored a goal in the National Championship game.

    http://tbirdhockey.org/news2.php?new...&team_id=12116
    Last edited by dggoddard; 11-30-2010, 09:02 AM.

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      Drew Shore named Player of the Week by INCH.

      Who do you think gets invited to play at the WJC?
      How about 3 Pioneers--Zucker, Shore and Bennett?
      http://noalibisnoregrets.blogspot.co...jc-roster.html
      GO DU !!!

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        Originally posted by vizoroo View Post
        Drew Shore named Player of the Week by INCH.

        Who do you think gets invited to play at the WJC?
        How about 3 Pioneers--Zucker, Shore and Bennett?
        http://noalibisnoregrets.blogspot.co...jc-roster.html
        It all depends on what kinds of players they want to build the kind of team they want. Bennett is improving rapidly, but I would think he might be a longshot given his style of play, but Zucker and Drew Shore certainly deserve to be there, given they are playing excellent two way hockey right now, and are both well known within the US program.

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          Originally posted by vizoroo View Post
          Drew Shore named Player of the Week by INCH.

          Who do you think gets invited to play at the WJC?
          How about 3 Pioneers--Zucker, Shore and Bennett?
          http://noalibisnoregrets.blogspot.co...jc-roster.html
          Interesting that the blogger has Bennett making the team. I also heard a rumor that incoming DU recruit Scott Mayfield might get an invitation to the camp. Tough line-up to crack for him but the camp experience would be good.
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            Originally posted by du78 View Post
            Interesting that the blogger has Bennett making the team. I also heard a rumor that incoming DU recruit Scott Mayfield might get an invitation to the camp. Tough line-up to crack for him but the camp experience would be good.
            Shore and Zucker were no surprise, but Bennett hasn't really set the net on fire--yet.
            Zucker was a surprise last year. Who knows maybe Mayfield could be the surprise this year.
            GO DU !!!

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              Bennett might get a look if they are looking for a playmaker (he was great in that role this summer at the USA evaluation camp) or perhaps a power-play guy. But he's not likely a top six forward in the current USA pool, especially if some of the possible AHL players get released to play for Team USA, and there are better grinders out there for the lower lines. Shore and Zucker are potential top six guys.

              I'd say Bennett is on the bubble right now.

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                Kadri promoted to 1st line center for Leafs. Bozak now on the 3rd with Versteeg and Sjolstrom.
                GO DU !!!

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                  At first blush, I'd agree that Bennett wouldn't make the team....But,

                  A guy like Bennett may really shine if he's playing alongside two crackerjack forwards. Matt Donovan was a new man playing alongside Cam Fowler last season.

                  Bennett has made some sensational passes this season that his DU linemates where unable to convert into goals. The USA will also dress an extra forward and defenseman for each game under international rules. The coaches may think a player like Bennett could be a power play specialist.

                  Last season Chris Kreider was off to a slow start for BC, exploded for six goals at the World Juniors and then led BC to the title.
                  Last edited by dggoddard; 11-30-2010, 02:58 PM.

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                    Drew Shore named WCHA Co-Offensive Player of the Week
                    http://www.wcha.com/men/presarch/201011/nov30wpm.php

                    Makowski nominated for Defense and Brittain as Rookie.
                    GO DU !!!

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                      Gwoz press conference from today.



                      Also I listened to Gwoz's radio show tonight and Jesse returned to Edmonton yesterday. He will be back in Januray to start classes and Gwoz also envisions him as taking on the roll of a student assistant coach much like David Carle.
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                      DU SKIING 1954 1955 1956 1957 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1969 1970 1971 2000 2001 2002 2005 2008 2009 2010 2014 2016 2018 NCAA CHAMPIONS

                      DU LACROSSE 2015 NCAA CHAMPIONS

                      MATT CARLE WINNER OF 2006 HOBEY BAKER AWARD


                      Geoff Paukovich: That's why I came to Denver, to beat CC.

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                        That is the most relaxed, I've ever seen Gwozdecky. And no Gwozspeak. Methinks, DU is sitting on a huge series.

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                          honestly I think DU will sweep, As long as they stay out of the box.
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                            The Western College Hockey blog has made a guestimate of the USA WJC U-20 defenseman roster. They have DU recruit Scott Mayfield getting an invite but not making the final roster. He also considered DU d-man William Wrenn but doesn't think he will get an invite.

                            I also decided to go with Scott Mayfield of the USHL. Like the goalies, getting experience for future years isn't as big a deal since there are so many good '92s available that will be around next year. There's nobody from the '93 group that is ready for this type of level yet, but I think it's a good idea to give a draft eligible player a shot to see just how much talent he has.

                            Link to WCH blog
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                            MATT CARLE WINNER OF 2006 HOBEY BAKER AWARD


                            Geoff Paukovich: That's why I came to Denver, to beat CC.

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                              dg is correct this is a huge series.
                              • #1 vs #2 in the WCHA
                              • Connolly-Connolly-Fontaine vs Zucker-Drew Shore-Salazar
                              • 5 game winning streak vs 6 game winning streak.
                              • #1 vs #10 in the polls
                              • Crandall vs Brittain


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                                Food for thought:

                                - DU is a little ahead of last year's team at this point in the season. This year's team is 10-4-2 at December 1. Last year's was 9-4-1 on Dec. 1. While W and Ls are similar, the difference is that this year's team has played a stronger schedule to this point. This is amazing considering last year's team was much more experienced, and this year's team has had more injuries early.

                                - This year (so far) and last year, both DU teams average(d) 3.2 GPG offensively. That means that if things stay on current pace, DU will have replaced all the offensive output lost from last season. Astounding when you consider Rhakshani, Reugessger, Colborne, and Wiercioch all left. That is astonishing recruiting folks. Let's hope they continue to score at this rate. If they do, DU should be in good position for the playoffs. I had figrued them for a 2.5 goal offense this year, but they are better than expected so far. One of the reason for the better output is more accurate shooting. This year, DU is shooting at 11%, which is up from last year's 10%. Now a 1% uptick may not sound like much, but it means more goals on less shots over the ecourse of the season. That bodes well if the Pios can keep it up.

                                Rough news on the attendance front. DU is down about 200 fans per game compared to last years average, despite a very attractive home schedule in the first half. Part of that is the economy, but I also think the buzkill of poor posteaseasons for DU since 2005 is taking a toll at the gate.

                                Players moving up:

                                1) Drew Shore's developmental expolosion is incredible. He's already passed his last year's entire output (19 points) in November (22 points), and has gone from a -8 player last year to a +12 player this year. His shooting accuracy has gone from .5 percent to 27%. Amazing. He could have a 50+ point season like Rock did last year, but he will likely miss some games for the WJT.

                                2) Salazar is on pace to exceed his 15 goal freshman year, and went from 1 goal all of last year to 8 already. What a difference good linemates make...

                                3) Makowski's development has been rapid. He's already replaced Weircioch (who was a sophomore) at about the same scoring rate. He could have 25-30 points by the end at this rate.

                                4) Brittian has come in and replaced Chevy (so far), with better GAA and a better saves percentage (so far). Astounding for a freshman. Can he keep it up?

                                5) Other DU guys who are having better years than last year - Maiani is averaging a point per game, which is slightly above last year's output (after a slow start). Ryder, Nutini and Shawn Ostrow have all already equaled their last season's point outputs in November. Bravo.

                                6) Matt Donovan - Donovan has 11 points in 16 games, which should mean he'll have a better point output than last year's 21 points, but this year, he's gambled more on D, and he's paid the price defensively. His game can get better, methinks. He has so much talent...

                                7) Other nice surprises: Zucker has been a revelation - he's the best rookie forward at DU since Bozak, IMHO. Right now, he's on a pace for a 30-35 point season, which would be outstanding for a 18-19 year old rookie.

                                8) Bennett is getting better after a rough start. He should reach 25 points, which is about where I thought he'd be. He'd have more points if his linemates could better convert his awesome passes. If he could move his feet a bit more, I think his output will increase. It's coming.

                                9) Philips has almost equaled his offensive output from all of last season (he has 3 points now and 4 in all of last year). He is a -1 which is better than where it was early, but he was a +5 player last year.

                                10) Dewhurst has no points, but he is an effective forechecker and helps out in the middle. Like his effort level.

                                Players who could step it up:

                                1) Kyle Ostrow - He's working hard, but not being rewarded much. He was a +12 last year, and this year he's a -2. Part of that is his role, but last year he had 16 goals and 10 assists for 26 points. This year, just 4 goals through November and 5 assists. At his current rate, he won't surpass last season's output.

                                2) William Wrenn - Last year, William had 7 points and was a +5 on the season. This year so far, no points and he's a-7, lowest on the team. I know he's been hurt, but let's hope he's recovers soon.

                                3) John Lee: He had 12 points last season, and this year only 3 points so far, which projects out to about an 8 point year. He's a stay at home d-man, but it would be nice to seem him contribute a little more offesively as his hand heals.

                                4) Chris Knowlton: Last year he had 6 points, this year, nothing so far despite more ice time. He sure works hard - hopefully he can up his contribution.

                                5) Adam Murray: I feel for this kid. He's gone from bad (.874 saves percentage) to worse (.827) in limited duty and lost his place in the rotation. Part of that is injury, part is mental. I hope he gets a shot at UAA to right the ship. He needs a confidence boost.

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