Colton Poolman, East Grand Forks (Fargo, USHL) - bigger defenseman (6.1, 195) who can skate and shoot the puck. Is headed to UND in the Fall.

Evan Smith, Austin Bruins - bigger goalie, often compared to Ben Bishop. Was a late bloomer. NHL scouts were in Austin all winter and we are guessing it wasn't for the Spam.

Hayden Shaw, Woodbury (Dubuque, USHL) - very athletic blue liner who had 42 points last year for both Waterloo and Dubuque. Drew crowds of NHL scouts all year. Very likely will be drafted this week.

Ryan Zuhlsdorf, Edina (Sioux City, USHL) - YHH's Top Bantam in 2013, Zuhlsdorf is the complete package, projects to a 1/2 Defenseman at the University of Minnesota once he arrives in Dinkytown. 

Will Borgen, Moorhead - the 6 foot 2 Defenseman is one of Bob Motzko's top recruits for 2016...he is ranked #114 by NHL Central Scouting. Great all around player who has size and grit.

Luke Jaycox, Warroad - another great defenseman from the northern part of the state...headed to Northern Michigan in 2016. Has great vision and a great compete level. Missed half of his Senior year due to injury. 

Jack McNeely, Lakeville - had a great HS career for Lakeville North. Is headed to Nebraska Omaha this Fall. Saw him play for Tri City this Spring...is rated #208 by NHL Central Scouting.

Tyler Sheehy, Burnsville (Waterloo, USHL) - hard worker that always seems to produce. His 5 foot 10 frame may be the reason he is not rated by NHL Central Scouting. Will enroll at the U of M this Fall.

Neal Pionk, Hermantown (Sioux City, USHL) - had 48 points for Musketeers this year, which was tops in the USHL for Defensemen, will skate for UMD this year. Not rated by Central Scouting, but may be a good late round pick.

Jared Bethune, Warroad (Prince George, WHL) - Six foot one Center who has a ton of potential. Played two years of HS hockey in Warroad and was committed to UMD prior to leaving for the Western League. Has a solid future, will likely go undrafted unless a team takes a chance.