Chaska defenseman Mike Koster is one of the top returning defenders statewide. Koster is committed to Minnesota.
Spring Fever
With the High Performance weekend in the rearview mirror and the national camps for the 16's and 17's set for the summer, the last week of April offers a unique opportunity to measure preseason firepower.
Players have managed to separate themselves based on their performances during the HP tryouts and have made progress even in the small window between the high school season and the start of spring/summer hockey. Some players are adding new skills to their arsenal. Some will grown five inches. Some are working to add strength and bulk. Some have cut their skates into more efficient stride power.
With high school tryouts still five months away, here is a look at some of the players who can make a significant impact during the 2018-2019 high school season.
Impact Seniors
| Name | Team | '17-’18 Stats (G-A-P) | College Commitment | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Brinkman | Edina | 12-38-50 | Minnesota | Defense |
| Ryder Donovan | Duluth East | 14-48-62 | North Dakota | Forward |
| Ethan Frisch | Moorhead | 5-23-28 | North Dakota | Defense |
| Aaron Huglen | Roseau | 23-13-36 | Minnesota | Forward |
| Jack Jensen | Eden Prairie | 20-18-38 | Minnesota | Forward |
| Jackson Jutting | Prior Lake | 24-17-41 | Colorado College | Forward |
| Mike Koster | Chaska | 15-42-57 | Minnesota | Defense |
| Mason Nevers | Edina | 27-40-67 | Minnesota | Forward |
| Jack Perbix | Elk River | 21-47-68 | Notre Dame | Forward |
| Charlie Schoen | Andover | 29-34-63 | Forward |
Matt Gleason recorded 30 goals for Cretin-Derham Hall during his sophomore season.
Impact Juniors
| Name | Team | '17-’18 Stats (G-A-P) | College Commitment | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Biondi | Hermantown | 30-28-58 | Minnesota-Duluth | Forward |
| Jake Boltmann | Edina | 2-14-16 | Minnesota | Defense |
| Bobby Brink | Minnetonka | 21-35-56 | Denver | Forward |
| Matt Gleason | Cretin-Derham Hall | 30-22-52 | Forward | |
| Teddy Lagerback | Minnetonka | 19-19-38 | Arizona State | Forward |
| Shane Lavelle | Chaska | 18-14-32 | Wisconsin | Forward |
| Zach Michaelis | Elk River | 19-36-55 | Nebraska-Omaha | Forward |
| Garrett Pinoniemi | Holy Family Catholic | 14-35-49 | St. Cloud State | Forward |
| Rhett Pitlick | Chaska | 21-29-50 | Minnesota | Forward |
| Nate Schweitzer | Benilde-St. Margaret’s | 5-11-16 | Defense |
Stillwater's Noah Tussey earned an invitation the National Team Development Program's Under-17 tryout this spring.
Impact Sophomores
| Name | Team | '17-’18 Stats (G-A-P) | College Commitment | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Broz | Blake | 20-30-50 | Forward | |
| Kyle Kukkonen | Maple Grove | (Played OMGHA Bantam AA) | Michigan Tech | Forward |
| Joe Miller | Blake | 14-25-39 | Minnesota | Forward |
| Ben Monson | Lakeville North | 1-7-8 | Defense | |
| Landon Parker | East Grand Forks | 7-5-12 | Forward | |
| Blayde Pogreba | St. Paul Johnson | 9-8-17 | Forward | |
| Jake Ratzlaff | Rosemount | 4-18-22 | Minnesota | Defense |
| Jack Reimann | Blaine | 4-10-14 | Forward | |
| Noah Tussey | Stillwater | 11-6-17 | Minnesota | Forward |
| Carson Van Zuilen | Northfield | 24-28-52 | Forward |
Blayde Pogreba, St. Paul Johnson.
10 More Impact Skaters
| Name | Year | Team | '17-’18 Stats (G-A-P) | College Commitment | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Doherty | Senior | Alexandria | 15-15-30 | Forward | |
| Jett Jungels | Senior | Edina | 30-34-64 | Northern Michigan | Forward |
| Trevor Kukkonen | Senior | Maple Grove | 17-21-38 | Michigan Tech | Forward |
| Landon Langenbrunner | Senior | Cloquet-Esko-Carlton | 25-23-48 | Forward | |
| Josh Luedtke | Senior | Minnetonka | 10-26-36 | Northern Michigan | Defense |
| Brady Meyer | Senior | North Branch | 37-34-71 | Minnesota-Duluth | Forward |
| Donte Lawson | Senior | Greenway | 37-35-72 | Forward | |
| Mason Reiners | Senior | Edina | 1-10-11 | Defense | |
| Jack Smith | Junior | St. Cloud Cathedral | 22-35-57 | Minnesota-Duluth | Forward |
| Nate Warner | Junior | St. Cloud Cathedral | 23-34-57 | St. Cloud State | Forward |
Cloquet-Esko-Carlton's Landon Langenbrunner.
Five Immediate-Impact Bantams
Drew Holt, Eden Prairie
Joey Pierce, Hermantown
Jacob Jeanette, Duluth East
Mason Langenbrunner, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton
Matt Beaty, Prior Lake
Matt Beaty, Prior Lake.
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