The United States Hockey League [USHL] held its 2011 Prospects Draft on Monday. 2012 University of Denver recruit Tyler Pham was selected with the 3rd overall pick in the 1st Round by the Indiana Ice. It certainly bodes well for DU that Pham was selected so early.
Later in the 1st, Round Dakota Mermis was selected with the 13th pick by the Green Bay Gamblers. Mike Chambers of the Denver Post has some additional info about this pick in his Blog. My only take is that Green Bay is a very well run organization and they must have some sort of info that Mermis may play for them next season. We shall see.
Defenseman Matt Van Voorhis, who delayed his arrival at DU by one year, was selected by the Sioux Falls Stampede in the 13th Round. He should contribute heavily for the Stampede.
A record number of Colorado based players were selected this year offering further proof of the growth of ice hockey out west. Chambers' article lists the local guys selected in the draft many of who played for the Colorado Thunderbirds.
Although University of Denver recruit Garrett Allen has signed a letter of intent with DU to arrive in 2012, he may never play for Denver. His situation has been described as "fluid."
Although University of Denver recruit Garrett Allen has signed a letter of intent with DU to arrive in 2012, he may never play for Denver. His situation has been described as "fluid."
2011 Recruiting Class
D Scott Mayfield (Youngstown, USHL)
F Zac Larraza (U.S. Under-18)
D Joey LaLeggia (Penticton Vees, BCHL)
F Larkin Jacobson (Janesville Jets, NAHL)
D-F Wade Bennett (Wichita Falls, NAHL)
F Matt Tabrum (Omaha, USHL)
D Josiah Didier (Cedar Rapids, USHL)
F Daniel Doremus (Sioux Falls, USHL)
2012 Recruiting Class
F Tyler Pham (Indiana Ice, USHL)
D Dakota Mermis (U.S. Under-18)
D Matt Van Voorhis (Sioux Falls, USHL)
F Garrett Allen (Chicago, USHL)
2013 Recruiting Class
F Brad Hawkinson (Colorado Thunderbirds-U18)
6 comments:
Tri-City Storm Eli May
Eagan, MN D Eagan(MN-HS)
Related to the infamous, former Pio, Tommy?
Possibly since the home town and high school are correct, but Tom only has an older sister & brother according to the media guide.
fluid..
Van Voorhis going in 13th round? Sounds really low for a former team USA guy. Should we be concerned?
yes we should,but about your reading comprehension.
"Defenseman Matt Van Voorhis, who delayed his arrival at DU by one year, was selected by the Sioux Falls Stampede in the 13th Round."
What did I not comprehend? Getting drafted 190th overall doesn't sound very good to me.
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