Michigan State Hockey 202?-202?

[wsummers]

In that case, I suspect Michael Regush is the grad transfer and Loughran added as the last forward instead of bringing up someone in the queue who would likely have seen little playing time. Loughran is an interesting add as he will score double digit goals (badly needed), but also lots of penalty minutes to be skated off unless Cole can get him to play with more self control.

Michael Regush is headed to Miami…so looks like Loughran is the only one from the portal coming to MSU.

[FLHockeyMom]

Ahhh, coaches and their delusional "I think I can get through to this guy" thinking! Loughran had 93 PIMs in 32 games in the NAHL, 118 in 50 games under Cary Eades in the USHL (He did "play with more self-control" in the playoffs that year, picking up "only" 14 PIMs in 13 games), then 72 and 93 in his first 2 years under Potulny at NMU, before cutting down to 38 last year, because he only played in 16 games (And according to the statement he posted, he's not going to answer questions as to why he only played in 16 games). So he's averaged 2 to 3 PIMs a game now for 5 years running, under 3 different coaches, and Cole is going to get him to play with more self control? Well, good luck with that.

I tend to agree with you, Purple (my favorite color!). I think this is a desperation add by Cole after seeing the cream of the transfer portal evaporate away before he/his staff could take any meaningful action. As the saying goes, time will tell but I'm not holding my breath on this one.

[purpleinnebraska]

Loughran is an interesting add as he will score double digit goals (badly needed), but also lots of penalty minutes to be skated off unless Cole can get him to play with more self control.

Ahhh, coaches and their delusional "I think I can get through to this guy" thinking! Loughran had 93 PIMs in 32 games in the NAHL, 118 in 50 games under Cary Eades in the USHL (He did "play with more self-control" in the playoffs that year, picking up "only" 14 PIMs in 13 games), then 72 and 93 in his first 2 years under Potulny at NMU, before cutting down to 38 last year, because he only played in 16 games (And according to the statement he posted, he's not going to answer questions as to why he only played in 16 games). So he's averaged 2 to 3 PIMs a game now for 5 years running, under 3 different coaches, and Cole is going to get him to play with more self control? Well, good luck with that.

[John J. MacInnes]

College Hockey News is listing Loughran as a grad transfer. I wasn't aware that he graduated, haven't seen any confirmation of that. He is not listed as a candidate for graduation on the NMU commencement website. He has been scrubbed from the Wildcat hockey roster.

[wsummers]

He is not a graduate, so would not be considered a grad transfer.

In that case, I suspect Michael Regush is the grad transfer and Loughran added as the last forward instead of bringing up someone in the queue who would likely have seen little playing time. Loughran is an interesting add as he will score double digit goals (badly needed), but also lots of penalty minutes to be skated off unless Cole can get him to play with more self control.

[John J. MacInnes]

I wonder if he is the grad transfer or if there is another from the portal on the way.

He is not a graduate, so would not be considered a grad transfer.

[wsummers]

We have a winner! I guess we shouldn't be surprised that Loughran is staying relatively local:

https://twitter.com/Wildcat_Dave/sta...89154042359810

He'll fit right in with the Krygier twins.

I wonder if he is the grad transfer or if there is another from the portal on the way.

[FLHockeyMom]

In looking at who is left in the portal in trying to ID the mystery grad transfer....assuming it is a forward likely to score 10 goals a couple of names seem most likely candidates.

If it is a player looking for a 5th year then Nick Prkusic is possible. 2 time captain at Robert Morris from Brooks Bandits.

If it is someone who may have graduated in 3 years then Pierre-Luc Veillette is possible.

Beyond these two I guess Sternschein or Gresock or Loughran can’t be eliminated, although unlikely. Griffin Loughran has scoring potential, but also a disruptive force with lots of penalty minutes. Anyone else I missed?

We have a winner! I guess we shouldn't be surprised that Loughran is staying relatively local:

https://twitter.com/Wildcat_Dave/sta...89154042359810

He'll fit right in with the Krygier twins.

[wsummers]

Been reading up on Regush. He did accelerate to graduate this year. He is in transfer portal because Ivies don’t allow grad students to play. So, certainly a good possibility.

Assuming MSU doesn’t take another from the portal, they have room for another forward. Russell seems the most ready.

I’m still unsure if Cesana will be back. He is quoted as saying he is planning to, but there was that kiss of the ice with the seniors. If he (or a K twin) jumps I would expect Feenstra to be added this year.

As far as lack of an announcement...My guess is there is still some uncertainty about a player.

[FLHockeyMom]

I had overlooked Regush since he’s only played two years. With the Ivies not playing this year he has two years of eligibility and could possibly graduate early. He would be an excellent pickup. Looks to be a business major, so would be a good fit for a Broad MBA.

As far as Williams, I’m not sure if MSU decided to pass or he didn’t want to wait until there is a spot in 2022 when MSU will have an opening.

I still expect Russell to be added to this class. The others will likely be told to stay in the USHL another year.

Here’s hoping for answers soon.

Of the F trio of Russell, Wallace and Shoudy, I suppose Russell is the most ready. But the fact that he hasn't been announced at this relatively late date tells me otherwise, not to mention a variety of other reasons. As you say, time will tell.

[wsummers]

It appears you're seeing what I'm seeing available in the transfer portal. I could add some names to your list but personally wouldn't recommend guys from weak leagues with all due respect to the AHA, or struggling programs. I'm relucant to speculate further since my track record has been so poor, but since my hubby tells me I just can't help myself, another transfer who might not necessarily be a grad is Michael Regush from Cornell. Lots of goals and a winning program to boot.

Finally, unrelated to the portal, I just noticed from Heisenberg that goalie Jack Williams is no longer committed so we'll be in the market for a G recruit. Hard to determine since Waterloo of the USHL guards their line charts with their lives, but I trust Heisenberg's sources.

I had overlooked Regush since he’s only played two years. With the Ivies not playing this year he has two years of eligibility and could possibly graduate early. He would be an excellent pickup. Looks to be a business major, so would be a good fit for a Broad MBA.

As far as Williams, I’m not sure if MSU decided to pass or he didn’t want to wait until there is a spot in 2022 when MSU will have an opening.

I still expect Russell to be added to this class. The others will likely be told to stay in the USHL another year.

Here’s hoping for answers soon.

[FLHockeyMom]

In looking at who is left in the portal in trying to ID the mystery grad transfer....assuming it is a forward likely to score 10 goals a couple of names seem most likely candidates.

If it is a player looking for a 5th year then Nick Prkusic is possible. 2 time captain at Robert Morris from Brooks Bandits.

If it is someone who may have graduated in 3 years then Pierre-Luc Veillette is possible.

Beyond these two I guess Sternschein or Gresock or Loughran can’t be eliminated, although unlikely. Griffin Loughran has scoring potential, but also a disruptive force with lots of penalty minutes. Anyone else I missed?

It appears you're seeing what I'm seeing available in the transfer portal. I could add some names to your list but personally wouldn't recommend guys from weak leagues with all due respect to the AHA, or struggling programs. I'm relucant to speculate further since my track record has been so poor, but since my hubby tells me I just can't help myself, another transfer who might not necessarily be a grad is Michael Regush from Cornell. Lots of goals and a winning program to boot.

Finally, unrelated to the portal, I just noticed from Heisenberg that goalie Jack Williams is no longer committed so we'll be in the market for a G recruit. Hard to determine since Waterloo of the USHL guards their line charts with their lives, but I trust Heisenberg's sources.

[wsummers]

In looking at who is left in the portal in trying to ID the mystery grad transfer....assuming it is a forward likely to score 10 goals a couple of names seem most likely candidates.

If it is a player looking for a 5th year then Nick Prkusic is possible. 2 time captain at Robert Morris from Brooks Bandits.

If it is someone who may have graduated in 3 years then Pierre-Luc Veillette is possible.

Beyond these two I guess Sternschein or Gresock or Loughran can’t be eliminated, although unlikely. Griffin Loughran has scoring potential, but also a disruptive force with lots of penalty minutes. Anyone else I missed?

[FLHockeyMom]

Wright is the best F stat-wise left on the portal tracker I've seen, and there are a handful of others who may qualify. Still, I'm not going to hold my breath or I'll asphyxiate myself.

Wright apparently off the board and to Denver, no surprise there as it's a much better program:

https://twitter.com/SchlossmanGF/sta...86882090188806

[FLHockeyMom]

No info, but the fact Cameron Wright is still on the board and would be a 5th year grad transfer makes him a possible candidate.

Wright is the best F stat-wise left on the portal tracker I've seen, and there are a handful of others who may qualify. Still, I'm not going to hold my breath or I'll asphyxiate myself.