...and you might never hear of again. Playing for the USA, trying out for the NTDP, and scoring points in a top junior league are among the easiest ways to get attention from college hockey fans looking for their favorite team's next potential recruit. However, any diehard fan won't have difficulty coming up with an example of a future college stud who didn't take any of the afformentioned routes. Here are a few players I think could potentially fit the bill, or not.
Seth Ronsberg - (F/91) - Winkler Flyers-MJHL
Why? Seth played Tier III junior hockey in the MnJHL instead of high school because his dad was the coach. Though the level of hockey is low, he was named POTY even though he was a 17-year-old playing against 20-year-olds. Seth could have played for North Iowa of the NAHL next season, but has decided to move north of the border to Winkler instead.
Wally Cossette - (D/90) - Waterloo-USHL
Another player known a little in Minnesota, he's a nice sized defensive defensman playing for Waterloo next season. He looks better in person than on the stat sheet, though the USHL's habit of tracking +/- rating can only help his stock.
Drew Brown - (F/92) - Chelsea HS
In Michigan he's well known, but prospectors outside the state tend to focus on the midget players. He earned the Michigan HS POTY award as a junior last season.
Brandon McNally - (F/92) - Bellmont Hill
You may have heard of him from scouting services, this blog, or because he was drafted in the 11th round of the QMJHL draft... but you didn't see him at the Select 17 Camp. However, that doesn't mean the big name schools aren't interested.
Kyle O'Brien - (D/93) - Cushing Academy
Another Select Camp no show.
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I would agree with McNally, he is a big and talented player. Will be interesting to see how he plays with the loss of Brickley, those two worked very well together.
Mass hockey should be in the dog house with usa hockey for their festival selections.
odds Brock Nelson ends up at North Dakota? 75%?
Ronsberg played in the MnJHL because he wanted to, not because Dad was the coach. Sources state that this player is not a Daddys boy.
I know the situation from a distance, however I know it pretty well. Dad is a SOB, extrememly demanding and not a very forgiving coach, with anyone.
Last of all MnJHL league play. Faster, Harder and more demanding then Mn High School. Worst team in the MnJHL would beat any team in the Mn High School League.
Ronsberg, not only could have played at North Iowa, he had at least 7-NAHL offers(that I was aware of, maybe more), 3-USHL interested parties, not to mention the Regina Pats in the WHL were and still are very interested.
MNJHL better than high school hockey? not a chance!!!!!!!!!
You can't compare the age's but as far as the talent they are not far apart. The MJHL is a last resort for older players, but if a younger player can make the team it is a huge benefit. But as far as the game, MJHL is a much faster pace, and much harder hitting your reaction time is close to 0. That is why they would beat a high school team. As far as Ronsberg goes, yes he is a very demanding coach, but his discipline and teaching ability is awesome, so any of you that think you know anything about Coach Ronsberg probably have not experienced his teaching ability or you coddle your kids.
Seth is a great young player. I had the opportunity to play with him and for his dad, who was the best coach I have ever had. He built players' character and created a hard working positive atmosphere while bringing players above levels they thought possible. Seth is getting recruited highly, and as a 6'2'' 205 lb skilled forward, he should be!
Heard about Ronsberg. Now after seeing him play in the Manitoba league, I am not sure why he is not playing D1 already.
The Manitoba League is a pretty good league, Steph Vigier played in the league as a 17 year old and was an all star in the USHL. I.d compare the NAHL more to the Manitoba league then High School. In the Manitoba league you have 20 year olds in High school. There are many college prospects that come out of the MJHL including a few on UND and Bemidji.
Ive seen Seth Ronsberg paly up here and he is pretty good, but he is not a top 10 rookie in this league.
He is 6th in league scoring for rookies, and also has more size and potential than many others
Ronsberg finished 5th in scoring and 6th in assists for all rookies. How can he not be in the top 10 for rookies?
Would have topped all rookie categories if the Flyers would have played him more.
His profile has him at 6'2", 205. He is big guy and looks bigger than his profile states.
My Brother played with him at Winkler. Seth plays more like a 20yr old than an 18 yr old.
What? How can you say that Ronsberg is not in the top 10? Fact is, he is in the top 3 in rookies and top 20 or so in the league overall.
My brother played with Ronny at Winkler and said that Ronny is one of the best rookies and for sure the strongest in the league.
If the flyers would have played him more, Ronsberg would have been the leading rookie and been in the top 10 in the whole league.
Not to mention he had about 10-points, goals and assists that the flyers did not give him credit for.
You must be watching the wrong guy.
The people who have never experienced the coaching of ronsberg dont know crap. He's an awesome coach and works his players hard to make them better and stronger hockey players. I think that he's an amazing coach. Seth is an awesome hockey player! He deserves to play D1 hockey. He's worked hard all the years i've known him and he has become an outstanding player. Most of you are probably from Rochester and are just pissy. They're awesome people.
Ronsberg is a machine, a beauty, and a damn hard worker.He will get to a high level of hockey with ease because of his size, work ethic, skill, and love for the game. Plus he plays like a Canadian, and who doesnt like that?
All of these posts from Ronsberg were from Stu Ronsberg.
not mine
the kid is a sick player
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