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MN Best Of: Top BHS Newcomers

By Tony Scott, 10/05/17, 3:30PM CDT

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Carsen Richels will bolster a strong Blaine team this Winter


Jonny Meiers will look to build on a solid freshman season, in which he recorded 15 points for the Eagan Wildcats.


Jack Smith provides a dynamic offensive presence for the St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders.

A Baker's Dozen

As we kick off coverage for the coming boys high school season in Minnesota - we take a close look at some new faces who hit the ice all over the state. Some of these faces are very familiar to us at YHH dating back to their Squirt years, but for most fans, these new faces will burst onto the scene and make a name for themselves and their teams immediately.

Here is our first Minnesota Best Of list as we creep toward the start of the season.

Player (Grade) HS Team College Commitment Comments
Blake Biondi (10) Hermantown Rare combo of size and skill
Jake Bracinni (10) Buffalo Minnesota Lightning fast, great hands - scorer
Owen Gallatin (9) White Bear Lake Great two-way player and instinct
Jonny Meiers (9) Eagan Great feet - can change the game
Zach Michaelis (10) Elk River High motor - can be dominant at times
Joe Miller (9) The Blake School Drives defenders crazy with high hockey IQ
Christian Miller (10) Greenway St. Cloud State Great size, has a heavy shot
Landon Parker (9) East Grand Forks Strong skater who sees the ice well
Jake Ratzlaff (9) Rosemount Minnesota Very athletic and big time hitter
Carsen Richels (10) Blaine Size, speed and ability to score
Jack Smith (10) St. Cloud Cathedral Hard worker, plays with no fear
Ben Troumbly (10) Greenway St. Cloud State Playmaker that can light the lamp
Noah Tussey (9) Stillwater Powerful skater that keeps getting better

Landon Parker's blend of size and skill should pay dividends for East Grand Forks.

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