Per newly adopted NCAA rules for recruiting, on January 1 - Sophomore boys hockey players can begin the recruiting process with NCAA schools. They cannot be offered a scholarship or commit to a school until August of 2021. The most adept schools will call as soon as they can to start building a relationship for the almighty verbal commitment later this summer.

Here is a list of 15 Minnesota players who we think or know will be getting a call this week. Happy new year and good luck to all players in this journey.  This is only one of many milestones in your career. 

Player: Finn Brink
Position: Forward
'20-'21 Team: Maple Grove HS
Birth Year: 2005
Notes: Speedy forward who torments defenders with tenacity. Bantam POTY finalist 2020.

Player: Austin Burnevik
Position: Forward
'20-'21 Team: Totino Grace HS
Birth Year: 2005
Notes: Talented big man will attract a lot of attention. Had 28 PTS in his FROSH year at Grace.

Player: Jimmy Clark
Position: Forward
'20-'21 Team: Edina HS
Birth Year: 2004
Notes:  Most dynamic freshman in Minnesota last year.  Had 19 points in 19 games for Hornets. 

Player: Landen Gunderson
Position: Forward
'20-'21 Team: Maple Grove HS
Birth Year: 2004
Notes:  Ultra talented skater who can both score and make plays. Had 21 points in 31 games for the Crimson as a freshman.

Player: Simon Houge
Position:  Defense
'20-'21 Team: Cretin-Derham Hall
Notes: High-tempo defenseman who was a top-four defender for the Raiders last year.

Player: Ty Hanson
Position: Defense
'20-'21 Team: Hermantown HS
Notes:  Athletic defenseman who can really push the tempo of the game. Bantam POTY finalist in 2020. Dad, Greg, played at UMD.

Player: Oliver Moore
Position: Forward
'20-'21 Team: Totino Grace HS
Notes: Superior talent who had 36 points in his freshman campaign. Pegged by many to be an NTDP choice next spring.

Player: Carsen Musser
Position: Goalie
'20-'21 Team: Victory Honda U15
Notes: Athletic goalie from Fairmont, MN who has impressed at every level.

Player: Zam Plante
Position: Forward
'20-'21 Team: Hermantown HS
Notes: 2020 Bantam POTY.  Super skilled player with high hockey IQ. Dad Derek is assistant coach at UMD.

Player: Gracyn Sawchyn
Position: Forward
'20-'21 Team: Shattuck-St. Mary's 16U
Notes:  First overall pick in WHL's U.S. Draft in 2020. Playmaker with great vision, has 37 points in 26 games so far this year for Sabres.

Player: Jayson Shaugabay
Position: Forward
'20-'21 Team: Warroad HS
Notes: Ultra athletic performer who has unlimited upside. Had 64 points for the Warriors in his freshman year.

Player: Jimmy Snuggerud 
Position: Forward
'20-'21 Team: National Team Development Program 17U
Notes: Snuggerud has all the tools to be a top flight college player. Grampa (Jim Westby) and Dad (Dave) both played at Minnesota.

Player: Charlie Stramel 
Position: Forward
'20-'21 Team: National Team Development Program 17U
Notes: Rare combination of size and skill. Will be one of the top-five most pursued players in the country.

Player: Wyatt Olson
Position: Forward
'20-'21 Team: Maple Grove HS
Notes: Olson has all the tools for the next level. Great hands and vision for a power forward.

Player: William Whitelaw
Position:  Forward
'20-'21 Team: Shattuck-St. Mary's Prep
Notes: Has talent times 10. Had 85 points in 58 games for SSM 14U last year. One of only a few players to make SSM Prep as a SOPH.