Game Thread: US Under-18 Team vs. BGSU

[DWhite21]

These kids are 18 and under, some are 17 as the magic date for birthdays is some time in June or July.
they can do and will take younger kids, like Im sure Rocco Grimaldi who is on the 17 u team at age 16 will play 18u next year and the following as well, because he is just an amazing player, where as Im sure some of his team mates, who dont lack in skills mind you at all, will remain on the 17u team next year. Should you ever have a chance to watch Rocco Grimaldi play, you will be treated to some sweet hockey.

I've heard that he's a ridiculous player but I've never gotten the chance to see him play. I know he's super small but is apparently the fastest and most talented kid every time he's on the ice. I'm sure he's a treat to see live. He's from California too, which is kinda cool, even though he played for Compuware last year.

He has skated with my nephew for several summers at USA selects, he is told time and again how fast and shifty quick he is...etc you know the drill, and I tell you what, Rocco..is when he flips the switch, jaw dropping fast, much like the olympic 100 yard sprinter that a set a record after he pulled up with 20 to go...he is in a word SICK. These kids really are the top .05% of there USA age group.
Rocco played for Little Caesars last year.

oh yea...2 1/2 hours!

My bad on the Compuware . It was Cason Hohman who played for Compuware Midget Minor last year. He's another really small skilled guy. I hadn't checked the league's website since late last season.

Your nephew must be a really good player too if he's involved in the USA Select camps. Maybe he can turn his talent into a scholarship offer at our favorite school .

And I won't be at the game, unfortunately. Hopefully I'll hear back from everyone about a win though.

[BGDrew]

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[BGDrew]

The liveblog has started and the puck's getting dropped!

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[TG1996]

The liveblog has started and the puck's getting dropped!

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I followed along, but had absolutely no time to chime in. Crappy result, but a good effort on the liveblog!

[BG84]

Oh, my. I'm having trouble coming up with positives.

[BGDrew]

No time because of work or because I typed too much?

I'll be posting my thoughts a bit later over on the blog but I can tell you that it was a very quiet presser after the game. There were some positives in this game but I think a game like this can bring a lot of expectations back down to Earth.

However a lot of very interesting people at the game including Coach Fogarty and probably the most scouts I've ever seen at a BG game.

[TG1996]

No time because of work or because I typed too much?

I'll be posting my thoughts a bit later over on the blog but I can tell you that it was a very quiet presser after the game. There were some positives in this game but I think a game like this can bring a lot of expectations back down to Earth.

However a lot of very interesting people at the game including Coach Fogarty and probably the most scouts I've ever seen at a BG game.

Just work. HS football can rot.

[BGDrew]

You know how good that Indiana high school football is!

I did a quick recap of the game on the new site (check out my sig). It isn't a full game recap, just some observations.

PS: Love the "new" look on BGSUSports.com Guess I have a reason to get that calendar fixed/done.

[TG1996]

Yeah, there's a lot I need to get fixed/done, but I've been staring at the new look so long, I thought I'd quietly make it live. Thanks for noticing! There's a lot of info that needs dragged over from the "old" site, but it will all be better in the end.

[MACMAN]

No time because of work or because I typed too much?

I'll be posting my thoughts a bit later over on the blog but I can tell you that it was a very quiet presser after the game. There were some positives in this game but I think a game like this can bring a lot of expectations back down to Earth.

However a lot of very interesting people at the game including Coach Fogarty and probably the most scouts I've ever seen at a BG game.

I will say this about your presser, Coach Williams took one on the chin and did not give up one player, which would have been so easy to do after that game. He gave props to the guys who got some stuff done, but not one guy did hang out to dry.