- Steve Cunningham-LW (3/19/07) Burnaby (BCHL) 6'1 195
- Dusty Jackson-LW (3/19/07) So. Minn. (NAHL) 6'3 195
- Tyler Bozak-RC (11/2/06) Victoria (BCHL) 6' 175
- Marc Cheverie-G (11/8/05) Nanaimo (BCHL) 6'2 195
- Jesse Martin-RC (10/28/05) Tri-City (USHL) 5'10 170
- Kyle Ostrow-LC (8/17/05) Nanaimo (BCHL) 5'9 160
- Jason Gregoire-LW (2/1/07) Lincoln (USHL) 5'11 175 (2007 or 2008)
- John Lee-RD (10/3/06) Moorhead H.S. 6'1 170 (2007 or 2008)
- Riley Nash - DU or Cornell (2007 or 2008) (Uncommitted)
DU's recruiting picture is currently muddled due to Dingle's departure and Paukovich rumors which continue to swirl. The good news is that if they leave, DU has a budding superstar in Jason Gregorie waiting in the wings, who chose DU in a recruiting battle with North Dakota.
Also hanging over DU's head like a huge matzah ball is Riley Nash who is trying to decide between DU & Cornell. His brother plays at Cornell, but he also likes DU. The odds may be slightly tilted in Cornell's favor, but its too close to call.
Forwards
2007 has the chance to be DU's deepest recruiting class since the mid to late Sixties when DU landed Magnuson, Koroll, Wiste, Powers, Morrison & Trembecky within a few seasons. Its to early to tell if there is another Stastny or Carle in the group, but certainly Denver has not had four (five if Nash comes) recruits the caliber of Ostrow, Bozak, Martin & Gregorie in one class. Three of the four are Top 5 forwards in the USHL & BCHL and Bozak was the leading scorer in the BCHL.
Cunningham & Jackson will provide some much needed depth and may find a role of the team if they bring an expected physical presence.
Defensemen
The question at DU right now is, "Who's coming in to play defense?" TJ Fast left in mid-season and Adrian Veideman graduated and yet, DU has no defensive recruits at this time. John Lee, brother of Brian is waiting in the wings, but he's may not be ready for the WCHA. He spent most of last season at Moorhead High School where he was a Mr. Minnesota Hockey finalist.
Goaltending
Marc Cheverie has had an up and down season in goal in the BCHL, but he is already drafted by the NHL. He chose DU over UND and has an incredible upside potential since he's 6'3".
If DU gets Nash and Gregorie comes in 2007, I'd take DU's class over Wisconsin's. If neither come, DU's recruiting class is probably third or fourth behind Wisconsin, Minnesota & UND.
Also hanging over DU's head like a huge matzah ball is Riley Nash who is trying to decide between DU & Cornell. His brother plays at Cornell, but he also likes DU. The odds may be slightly tilted in Cornell's favor, but its too close to call.
Forwards
2007 has the chance to be DU's deepest recruiting class since the mid to late Sixties when DU landed Magnuson, Koroll, Wiste, Powers, Morrison & Trembecky within a few seasons. Its to early to tell if there is another Stastny or Carle in the group, but certainly Denver has not had four (five if Nash comes) recruits the caliber of Ostrow, Bozak, Martin & Gregorie in one class. Three of the four are Top 5 forwards in the USHL & BCHL and Bozak was the leading scorer in the BCHL.
Cunningham & Jackson will provide some much needed depth and may find a role of the team if they bring an expected physical presence.
Defensemen
The question at DU right now is, "Who's coming in to play defense?" TJ Fast left in mid-season and Adrian Veideman graduated and yet, DU has no defensive recruits at this time. John Lee, brother of Brian is waiting in the wings, but he's may not be ready for the WCHA. He spent most of last season at Moorhead High School where he was a Mr. Minnesota Hockey finalist.
Goaltending
Marc Cheverie has had an up and down season in goal in the BCHL, but he is already drafted by the NHL. He chose DU over UND and has an incredible upside potential since he's 6'3".
If DU gets Nash and Gregorie comes in 2007, I'd take DU's class over Wisconsin's. If neither come, DU's recruiting class is probably third or fourth behind Wisconsin, Minnesota & UND.
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