Mario Lucia, when will he announce what college he will play for?

[4four4]

Re: Mario Lucia, when will he announce what college he will play for?

I don't think any team does in the WHL.

After doing some research you are correct.

[ecbrevik]

Re: Mario Lucia, when will he announce what college he will play for?

I don't think any team does in the WHL.

After doing some research you are correct.

They probably assume he'll go the NCAA route given family history.

[Skeeterman]

Re: Mario Lucia, when will he announce what college he will play for?

He won't go to the Gophers, as everyone knows they don't develop players there.

[JDUBBS1280]

He won't go to the Gophers, as everyone knows they don't develop players there.

Yep, because there aren't any players who played under Don Lucia having success in the NHL right now.

[UMDSimmerdown]

Re: Mario Lucia, when will he announce what college he will play for?

Got it, sorry. I tend to agree with you, but the longer he goes without making a decision, the more I wonder if he isn't considering playing for tDon.

My bad, I can see how it could have been taken the wrong way. You may be right though, I wonder if he doesn't have a chip on his shoulder after hearing all the criticism about his dad. He may want to play for the Gophers just to try and help the cause.

[JDUBBS1280]

My bad, I can see how it could have been taken the wrong way. You may be right though, I wonder if he doesn't have a chip on his shoulder after hearing all the criticism about his dad. He may want to play for the Gophers just to try and help the cause.

Could be. I think some of the criticism his brother got while he played for the U might be a factor too. I tend to agree with you and Chuck though. If he doesn't play for the Gophers it will probably be because he senses his dad may be on the way out. I don't buy the "I want to make my own name" bit. If that were true, he wouldn't be looking at Notre Dame (where his dad played) or CC (where his dad coached) either.

[4four4]

Re: Mario Lucia, when will he announce what college he will play for?

I wonder if he will wait to see how the Gophers perform through the middle of the season before he makes his decision.

[CCtig]

Re: Mario Lucia, when will he announce what college he will play for?

I wonder if he will wait to see how the Gophers perform through the middle of the season before he makes his decision.

Well, for what it is worth Mario is on record as saying he would announce his decision after the Minnesota Wild camp ended, and I think that ended over a week ago. So for whatever reason(s) his public announcement appears to be delayed.

[JDUBBS1280]

Well, for what it is worth Mario is on record as saying he would announce his decision after the Minnesota Wild camp ended, and I think that ended over a week ago. So for whatever reason(s) his public announcement appears to be delayed.

And before that, he went on record saying he would make his decision after the draft. He's obviously either having a tough time making a decision, or waiting for something to announce his decision. As for which and what, we can only speculate.

I will say this. A few months ago I was fairly certain he was going to choose Notre Dame. However, the longer this plays out, the less sure I am that he will.

[CCtig]

Re: Mario Lucia, when will he announce what college he will play for?

I will say this. A few months ago I was fairly certain he was going to choose Notre Dame. However, the longer this plays out, the less sure I am that he will.

I agree with your statement.

[Hammy]

Re: Mario Lucia, when will he announce what college he will play for?

Lucia is on vacation up in Alaska this week. So I doubt you'll be hearing anything for another week at a minimum.

[uaafanblog]

Re: Mario Lucia, when will he announce what college he will play for?

Lucia is on vacation up in Alaska this week. So I doubt you'll be hearing anything for another week at a minimum.

Gee .. visiting Donnie's mentor and the founder of UAA's hockey program Brush Christiansen at some point perhaps? Mario seems like the kind of kid that loves the outdoors and hunting for the largest game animals in the western hemisphere; fishing for some of the largest species of fresh water and salt water fish ... "that piece of Halibut was good enough for Jehovah!". And with Uncle Brush there to keep an eye on the youngster? Hmmmm ... could be a good fit for him ... IF ... yep ... IF.

EDIT: He was (ahem ... after all) born in Alaska.

[The Rube]

Re: Mario Lucia, when will he announce what college he will play for?

It'll be Notre Dame. If Notre Dame chooses a different conference, I'm less sure, but still would say he's going there.

And yes, I agree that he's having a hard time making this decision. I'm sure there are many people trying to sway him. But the Notre Dame thing has been around for quite some time.

[JDUBBS1280]

It'll be Notre Dame. If Notre Dame chooses a different conference, I'm less sure, but still would say he's going there.

And yes, I agree that he's having a hard time making this decision. I'm sure there are many people trying to sway him. But the Notre Dame thing has been around for quite some time.

We get it, you think he's going to Notre Dame. No secret they're the front runner as he has said so.

You can stop with the assurances because you know as much as I do and that is only what Mario has said publicly.

[Biddco]

Re: Mario Lucia, when will he announce what college he will play for?

When does he have to commit?