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2013 Early Departures

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from the Green Bay Gamblers:

ANDERS LEE SIGNS WITH THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS

Former Green Bay Gamblers forward Anders Lee has signed a NHL contract with the New York Islanders. Lee is expected to join the team later this week.

Lee led the Green Bay Gamblers in scoring during the 2009-10 season with 66 points (35g, 31a) in 59 games played. For his efforts, Lee was named USHL Rookie of the Year. The Edina, Minnesota native followed a strong regular season campaign into the playoffs tallying 22 points (10g, 12a) helping the Gamblers secure a Clark Cup Championship.

As a freshman, Lee led Notre Dame in goals (24) in 44 games and ranked second on the team with 44 points. For his efforts, Lee was named to the CCHA All-Rookie Team and was a second-team all-CCHA selection. This past season, Lee was named to the CCHA First Team All-Conference scoring 34 points (17g, 17a) in 40 games. In 84 career games at Notre Dame, he amassed 78 points (41g, 37a).

The Gamblers return home Tuesday, April 2nd as they welcome the Waterloo Blackhawks to the Resch Center. Face-off is set for 7:05pm. For more information on promotions or purchasing tickets visit gamblershockey.com.
 
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Hammy is hearing Nate Schmidt may be off to WSH, per a GPL post. Watched him skate with Boyd in their development camp, if I recall correctly.
 
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Bonin21 said:
Hammy is hearing Nate Schmidt may be off to WSH, per a GPL post. Watched him skate with Boyd in their development camp, if I recall correctly.
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Well, if we are reporting rumors, my cousin went to HS with Bjugstad and was at a party with him this weekend and he supposedly flew down to Florida last night.
 
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Tipsy McStagger said:
Well, if we are reporting rumors, my cousin went to HS with Bjugstad and was at a party with him this weekend and he supposedly flew down to Florida last night.
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Florida fans are trying to arrange a "We want Bjugstad" chant on HFBoards. They are worried about people pronouncing it correctly...
 
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Tipsy McStagger said:
But he said for sure he was staying. HOW COULD HE LIE LIKE THAT?
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I don't think it went down like that. I think he was being optimistic and actually believed what he said at the time. Then, he realizes that he's about to graduate, his best friend on the team says he's going pro, his adviser reminds him that he could get injured and lose everything, and the coaching staff at Minnesota says "no really, we'll be fine, go ahead." I think that's when he finally came to his senses and realism overcame optimism. There really was no reason for him to stay.
 
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The Exiled One said:
I don't think it went down like that. I think he was being optimistic and actually believed what he said at the time. Then, he realizes that he's about to graduate, his best friend on the team says he's going pro, his adviser reminds him that he could get injured and lose everything, and the coaching staff at Minnesota says "no really, we'll be fine, go ahead." I think that's when he finally came to his senses and realism overcame optimism. There really was no reason for him to stay.
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I know. I just love how they go from "I am coming back next year" to 48 hours later leaving.
 
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Can't fault Budish but honestly, don't ask somebody when his team just lost and he's still thinking of his teammates and its all brand new. Seriously, you're just asking to be lied to.
 
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The Exiled One said:
Ohio State's Chris Crane to San Jose
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release from GB Gamblers:

CHRIS CRANE SIGNS WITH THE SAN JOSE SHARKS

Former Green Bay Gamblers forward Chris Crane has signed an entry level NHL contract with the San Jose Sharks.

The 21-year old Crane recently completed his junior season at Ohio State University, posting nine points (6 goals, 3 assists) and 69 penalty minutes in 38 games played. During his 2011-12 sophomore campaign, Crane registered 24 points (14 goals, 10 assists) and 30 penalty minutes in 35 games played. He led Ohio State in goals (14) and was tied for first in points (24), sharing the team’s Leading Scorer Award. Amongst all CCHA players, Crane ranked tied for eighth in power play goals (6) and tied for 12th in total goals scored (14).

Crane played two seasons with the Gamblers under head coach Jon Cooper. The West Chester, Ohio native appeared in 100 games for the Gamblers posting 48 points (25 goals, 23 assists).

The Gamblers return home tonight as they welcome the Waterloo Blackhawks to the Resch Center. Face-off is set for 7:05pm. For more information on promotions or purchasing tickets visit gamblershockey.com.
 
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Tough day for the Big Ten. Per EJ Hradek, Trouba is gone. Schmidt, Crane, Trouba, and Budish (likely) all gone from Big Ten teams in one day.
 
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SCSU Euro said:
Can't fault Budish but honestly, don't ask somebody when his team just lost and he's still thinking of his teammates and its all brand new. Seriously, you're just asking to be lied to.
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Yeah, Budish's quote didn't mean anything to me, as I'm sure it didn't to anyone who has closely followed college hockey for the past decade.
And I'm sure it didn't mean anything to the journalist who asked it, other than to get the kid to say something that they could publish.
 
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Yeah, Budish's quote didn't mean anything to me, as I'm sure it didn't to anyone who has closely followed college hockey for the past decade.
And I'm sure it didn't mean anything to the journalist who asked it, other than to get the kid to say something that they could publish.
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We are all used to it by now, but he could have just as easily said "I am going to let this loss sink in over the next few days and evaluate my options." People give non-answers all the time, especially athletes.
 
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Tipsy McStagger said:
We are all used to it by now, but he could have just as easily said "I am going to let this loss sink in over the next few days and evaluate my options." People give non-answers all the time, especially athletes.
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He was coming off an emotional loss and had been with the team for 4 years, I think it was perfectly fine to answer the way he did. Most understand this becomes a business during the off-season and things change frequently.
 
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