Rocky Mountain News Follows Wiercioch's Choice

(above) Freshman Patrick Wiercioch has drawn comparisons to Matt Carle with his steady play on the Power Play unit

From: Rocky Mountain News
by Pat Rooney


Patrick Wiercioch wanted to get his collegiate career rolling.

Yet, despite his eager attitude, the prevailing consensus was Wiercioch needed one more season in the United States Hockey League before moving on to Division I hockey, an opinion shared by University of Denver coach George Gwozdecky when Wiercioch made his official campus visit last fall.

Wiercioch, though, originally believed there was a roster spot ready for him this season at Wisconsin, and Wiercioch gave the Badgers an oral commitment over DU and Michigan. [read rest of article]

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