As MTU tries to rebuild it's program, you'd think administration would do things to try to encourage season ticket sales. Instead they raised the parking fee to $5. A lot of empty seats on the "community" side of the rink will stay empty.
Second, the MTU fight song is always played by the pep band, and it gets even us geezers to stand and clap to rally the team or to celebrate a goal. At the first game this Saturday, some canned music was blasted when goals were scored, completely drowning out the pep band and the fight song on the other side of the rink. If it wasn't for the Misfits and the pep band, there'd be no spirit at the games.
The community is cautiously optimistic that Mel can turn the program around. Tech has a lot of good players that just need better leadership. Unfortunately, collegiate sports are all about the money, as demonstrated by the formation of the Big 10 hockey association and others. Tech needs to bring in ticket buyers, and you're not going to do it with goal buzzers going off prematurely, drowning out the pep band, and charging a ridiculous amount to park at the games. The community loves hockey, but not enough to support the greedy university.
Here are a few Minnesota kids that are flying under everyone's radar that scouts and colleges should take note of:
Sam Coborn F Park Rapids, MN
Alex Funk F Rochester Lourdes, MN
Josh Archibald F Brainerd, MN
Brady Riesgraf, D, Holy Family Catholic, MN
Patrick Daly, D, Benilde St. Margarets, MN
Ryan Tapani, F, Providence Academy, MN
George Ordway, F, Blake School, MN
Travis Underwood, F, Grand Rapids, MN
This are the ones that top my list. If you don't know much about them now, I predict you will in the future.
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With the 28th pick in the NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks select Dylan Olsen of the Camrose Kodiaks.
Dylan Olsen
Height:6'2.25"
Weight: 206 lbs.
2008-2009 stats: 53 games, 10 goals, 19 assists, 29 assists
Dylan Olsen profile by Western College Hockey
Dylan Olsen profile by In Lou We Trust
Analysis:
An excellent pick by the Blackhawks. I thought Olsen was one of the better defenseman available in the mid-to-late part of the first round and the Blackhawks got him without having to trade up. Olsen will go to Minnesota-Duluth but could be NHL ready in just a year or two.
With the 27th overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Carolina Hurricanes select Philippe Paradis of Shawnigan of the QMJHL
Philippe Paradis
Height:6'1.25"
Weight:196 lbs.
2008-2009 stats: 66 games, 19, 31 assists, 50 points
Analysis:
A lot of good defenseman had gone before the 27th pick, but Carolina still must have felt pretty confident in Paradis' abilities. They passed on higher ranked Simon Despres and Dylan Olsen in order to take the defenseman with a huge shot.
With the 26th overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Anaheim Ducks select Kyle Palmieri of the US NTDP team.
Kyle Palmieri
Height:5'10"
Weight:191 lbs.
2008-2009 stats: 33 games, 15 goals, 15 assists, 30 points
Kyle Palmieri preview by In Lou We Trust
Analysis:
Palmieri is a pick with amazing potential. He's not big, but he's very strong. There were some character concerns, but he's worth taking the risk on.
With the 25th overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Boston Bruins select Jordan Caron from Rimouski Oceanic of the QMJHL.
Jordan Caron
Height; 6'2.25"
Weight: 205 lbs.
2008-2009 stats: 56 games, 36 goals, 31 assists
Jordan Caron profile by Copper and Blue
Analysis:
Not a bad pick by the Bruins. Caron adds some toughness to their lineup. He's not the most exciting player, but has the potential to be a real grinder that can really play in front of the net.
With the 24th Overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Washington Capitals select Marcus Johansson from Sweden.
Marcus Johansson
Height:5'11"
Weight: 189
2008-2009 stats: 45 games, 5 goals, 5 assists, 10 points
Analysis:
Johansson is a bit of a mystery to me. He was considered a solid second round pick, so Washington took a little bit of a reach, but they've had good success in Sweden in recent years, so it might not be a bad pick.
With the 23rd overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames select Tim Erixon of Skelleftea in Sweden.
Tim Erixon
Height:6'2"
Weight:180 lbs.
2008-2009 stats: 45 games, 2 goals, 5 assists, 7 points
Tim Erixon profile by On the Forecheck
Analysis:
Erixon isn't overly flashy, but he's an offensive defenseman that loves to bring the puck up the ice. It will take him a couple years to reach the NHL level, but the Flames add a nice prospect that could some day put up consistent points for them.
With the 22nd pick in the NHL Draft, the Vancouver Canucks select Jordan Schroeder from the University of Minnesota
Jordan Schroeder
Height:5'8.25
Weight:175 lbs.
2008-2009 stats: 32 games, 13 goals, 27 assists, 40 points
Jordan Schroeder profile by Western College Hockey
Jordan Schroeder profile by Blueshirt Banter
Jordan Schroeder profile by Copper & Blue
Analysis:
The Vancouver Canucks got the absolute steal of the draft when Schroeder fell into their laps. Schroeder could be one of the best scorers in this draft class, and could even step into the Canucks lineup starting next season. In a few years, a lot of people will be wondering why Schroeder was passed on by so many teams.
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