Articles by Michael Sonday

Leo Gruba Commits to St. Cloud State

St. Cloud State received a commitment from Hill-Murray standout Leo Gruba. The 6’2, 205-pound defenseman scored 12 goals and added 21 assists in 31 games this season for the Pioneers. After the high school season…


Connor Kurth Scouting Profile

A playmaking power-forward with exceptional hands is what makes Connor Kurth a likable prospect for the 2022 NHL Draft. The future Minnesota Gopher is instant offense when in the offensive zone as he’s difficult to…


Jimmy Snuggerud Scouting Report

U.S. National Team Development Coach Adam Nightingale credited Jimmy Snuggerud as being one of the most improved players in the NTDP program and his draft stock is a testament to that. NHL Central scouting had…


Gavin Kor Showing Nice Progression

Gavin Kor is having a great “offseason” as the Shattuck St. Mary’s forward played very well in the the World Youth Hockey Championships, was selected to go to the MN High Performance Camp in St….



Zam Plante Scouting Report

Quickness is the name of the game for Zam Plante as he plays the game fast and with precision. Plante’s hockey IQ and motor are two of many assets he possesses that aid the quickness…



Minnesota Hockey National Camp Selections

Congratulations to the players selected to represent Minnesota at the 2022 USA Hockey Boys Select 16’s (2006) and Boys 17’s (2005) National Development Camp in Amherst, New York. The camp will begin July 7th and…


44 Minnesotans Selected In Phase 2 Of The USHL Draft

Minnesota prospects represented the state well during Phase 2 of the USHL Draft as 44 players from the State of hockey were selected. Barrett Hall was the highest Minnesotan selected, going third overall to Green…