The Ice Garden, SB Nation's women's hockey blog, does a fantastic job covering the sport at all levels with a number of dedicated writers. Earlier this summer, I was honored to be one of the four external voters to help their rankings for the top 25 women's hockey players under the age of 25.
The full rankings list can be found here. Former Wisconsin star Annie Pankowski finished as the top player under 25. Two former Gophers - Dani Cameranesi (6) and Kelly Pannek (23) - made the list while redshirt senior Sarah Potomak was named an honorable mention.
In the spirit of transparency, my list was built upon the idea of who I would pick to start a team of under-25 players. (It's too bad Lee Stecklein is just on the other side of 25 because that's where I'd start.) That made my list slant towards college players, who are younger and have a bigger upside. There's no wrong answer as to how to build the rankings, but this is my philosophy.
Top-6 (TIG consensus ranking)
1. Loren Gabel (5)
2. Pankowski (1)
3. Megan Keller (didn't mean to start my list with the three Patty Kazmaier finalists, but there's a reason all three were named finalists) (4)
4. Maddie Rooney (T-13)
5. Cameranesi (6)
6. Alina Mueller (3)
A big thanks to Michelle Jay and everyone at The Ice Garden for letting me vote.
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Showing posts with label Dani Cameranesi. Show all posts
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Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Friday, May 5, 2017
Kelly Pannek, 6 Minnesota alums make US National Team for 2018 Olympics
Senior to-be Kelly Pannek for now will be putting off her final year at Minnesota to pursue an Olympic gold medal.
The United States announced its national team roster Friday (May 5, 2017) following a week-long tryout camp with 42 players.
Seven of the eight players with Minnesota ties at the camp were among those named to the 23 woman roster.
That includes Pannek, the nation's 2016-17 leader in points, who was one of three players with college eligibility remaining on the team along with Wisconsin forward Annie Pankowski and Minnesota Duluth goaltender Maddie Rooney.
They will live and train together in Tampa, Florida for the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea beginning in September. The USWNT will also participate in pre-tournament competitions. Relocating to Florida is a change from past Olympic cycles where the US team spent time in Blaine, MN.
The United States announced its national team roster Friday (May 5, 2017) following a week-long tryout camp with 42 players.
Seven of the eight players with Minnesota ties at the camp were among those named to the 23 woman roster.
They will live and train together in Tampa, Florida for the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea beginning in September. The USWNT will also participate in pre-tournament competitions. Relocating to Florida is a change from past Olympic cycles where the US team spent time in Blaine, MN.
Friday, March 24, 2017
Gophers stand united with USWNT, turn down chance to play in World Championships
One of the biggest stories in hockey right now is the ongoing stalemate between the United States Women's National Team and USA Hockey.
The USWNT is currently threatening to boycott the upcoming World Championships (being played in Plymouth, MI) over a year-long negotiation over fair wages and support. (For a full timeline, click here.) As a team they have been standing together
Two current Gophers, Lee Stecklein and Kelly Pannek, and several Minnesota alums (Megan Bozek, Hannah Brandt, Amanda Kessel, and Gigi Marvin) are members of the US senior team.
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I'll update this if any more (i.e. Dani Cameranesi) post the same message.
UPDATE: Cameranesi did.
The USWNT is currently threatening to boycott the upcoming World Championships (being played in Plymouth, MI) over a year-long negotiation over fair wages and support. (For a full timeline, click here.) As a team they have been standing together
Two current Gophers, Lee Stecklein and Kelly Pannek, and several Minnesota alums (Megan Bozek, Hannah Brandt, Amanda Kessel, and Gigi Marvin) are members of the US senior team.
While the two have had been negotiating, USA Hockey took the step of contacting replacement players before the championships begin March 31st. Several collegians, including at least Minnesota players, have said no to the opportunity to represent their country.Show us what #BeBoldForChange means to you. pic.twitter.com/P1iZqNtucw— Lee Stecklein (@LeeSteck2) March 24, 2017
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Today I will do what others won't so tomorrow I can do what others can’t. I said no to USAH & will not play in the 2017WC #BeBoldForChange— Cara Piazza (@carr_81) March 24, 2017
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***Today I will do what others won't so tomorrow I can do what others can’t. I said no to USAH & will not play in the 2017WC #BeBoldForChange— Sydney Baldwin (@sydbaldwin9) March 24, 2017
Today I will do what others won't so tomorrow I can do what others can’t. I said no to USAH & will not play in the 2017WC #BeBoldForChange— Taylor Williamson (@twilly_7) March 24, 2017
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I'll update this if any more (i.e. Dani Cameranesi) post the same message.
UPDATE: Cameranesi did.
— Dani Cameranesi (@DaniCam9) March 24, 2017UPDATE #2 (March 25th): Gopher freshman defender Patti Marshall turned down USA Hockey as well.
Today I will do what others won't so tomorrow I can do what others can’t. I said no to USAH & will not play in the 2017WC #BeBoldForChange— Patti Marshall (@pattimarshall16) March 25, 2017
Saturday, March 11, 2017
2017 NCAA Tournament: Gophers get back Dani Cameranesi
Mixed in with national championship banners, Minnesota getting a star player back late in the season is quickly becoming a Gopher signature move.
In this case the player is senior co-captain Dani Cameranesi, who surprisingly returned last week for Minnesota from a lower body injury suffered nearly two months ago. She will be in the lineup today for the team's NCAA Quarterfinal on the road against Minnesota Duluth.
Puck drop is at 2:30 and can be streamed here.
Cameranesi was cleared a few days prior to the WCHA Final Faceoff, according to head coach Brad Frost.
In this case the player is senior co-captain Dani Cameranesi, who surprisingly returned last week for Minnesota from a lower body injury suffered nearly two months ago. She will be in the lineup today for the team's NCAA Quarterfinal on the road against Minnesota Duluth.
Puck drop is at 2:30 and can be streamed here.
Cameranesi was cleared a few days prior to the WCHA Final Faceoff, according to head coach Brad Frost.
Monday, March 6, 2017
2017 NCAA Tournament: Minnesota to face Minnesota Duluth in NCAA Quarterfinals
The two-time defending national champions will begin the opportunity for a third in a different locale: the road.
Minnesota (25-7-5) will face in-state WCHA foe Minnesota Duluth (25-6-5) at AMSOIL Arena at 2 pm CT Saturday. The Bulldogs earned the third seed in the eight-team NCAA Tournament when the bracket was announced Sunday evening.
WCHA regular season and conference tournament Wisconsin is the top overall seed.
Minnesota (25-7-5) will face in-state WCHA foe Minnesota Duluth (25-6-5) at AMSOIL Arena at 2 pm CT Saturday. The Bulldogs earned the third seed in the eight-team NCAA Tournament when the bracket was announced Sunday evening.
WCHA regular season and conference tournament Wisconsin is the top overall seed.
Friday, January 27, 2017
BLOG: Gopher women could be without 4 of top 9 forwards against St. Cloud State
In Brad Frost's 17 years of coaching, he has never had this many injuries happen to players, let alone key ones.
Minnesota (17-5-3, 13-4-3-2 WCHA) could be without four of its top-9 forwards this weekend when the Gophers travel to St. Cloud State for games Friday (7:00 p.m.) and Saturday (3:00 p.m.).
"By far. Not even close," said Frost about it being unprecedented to his Minnesota teams. "You have one here or there, maybe two. To have four missing a series is pretty tough."
Both senior Kate Schipper and junior Cara Piazza suffered injuries during last weekend's series against Ohio State.
Minnesota (17-5-3, 13-4-3-2 WCHA) could be without four of its top-9 forwards this weekend when the Gophers travel to St. Cloud State for games Friday (7:00 p.m.) and Saturday (3:00 p.m.).
"By far. Not even close," said Frost about it being unprecedented to his Minnesota teams. "You have one here or there, maybe two. To have four missing a series is pretty tough."
Both senior Kate Schipper and junior Cara Piazza suffered injuries during last weekend's series against Ohio State.
Friday, January 20, 2017
Gophers Hockey: Minnesota returns home with rare losing streak
(This article originally appeared on SB Nation College Hockey)
It took Kate Schipper until her senior season to reach a double digit number of losses in her collegiate career. Not in one year. Total.
So this experience is new for her and everyone on the two-time defending national champions.
Minnesota, four years removed from achieving the pursuit of perfection every team strives to achieve, is in a losing streak every other team faces at one point. The Gophers (16-5-2) have lost four of the last six games - matching last season’s total number of losses - dating back to an 8-2 loss at Wisconsin on December 4th.
That includes being swept in two games last weekend at Minnesota Duluth.
“I don’t think we did a ton of thing wrongs, especially Saturday. Looking back it’s more of execution,” Schipper said. “I think executing at a higher level and everyone doing a little better will help the entire team.”
Despite the losses, the Gophers remain ranked fourth. Trying keep the mood light in practice this week prior to facing Ohio State at Ridder Arena, Schipper and the rest of her Minnesota teammates have been going back to the basics. Working hard. Nothing too serious.
There’s no one reason for the losing streak. Head coach Brad Frost preached about the process, not the results. The Gophers came back to tie UMD twice both games before the Bulldogs pulled away.
It took Kate Schipper until her senior season to reach a double digit number of losses in her collegiate career. Not in one year. Total.
So this experience is new for her and everyone on the two-time defending national champions.
Minnesota, four years removed from achieving the pursuit of perfection every team strives to achieve, is in a losing streak every other team faces at one point. The Gophers (16-5-2) have lost four of the last six games - matching last season’s total number of losses - dating back to an 8-2 loss at Wisconsin on December 4th.
That includes being swept in two games last weekend at Minnesota Duluth.
“I don’t think we did a ton of thing wrongs, especially Saturday. Looking back it’s more of execution,” Schipper said. “I think executing at a higher level and everyone doing a little better will help the entire team.”
Despite the losses, the Gophers remain ranked fourth. Trying keep the mood light in practice this week prior to facing Ohio State at Ridder Arena, Schipper and the rest of her Minnesota teammates have been going back to the basics. Working hard. Nothing too serious.
There’s no one reason for the losing streak. Head coach Brad Frost preached about the process, not the results. The Gophers came back to tie UMD twice both games before the Bulldogs pulled away.
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Friday, January 13, 2017
Preview: Minnesota-UMD game Friday on Fox Sports North
Minnesota heads north to Duluth for a two game WCHA series between two of the top four teams in the nation. Both games at AMSOIL Arena Friday and Saturday begin at 3 pm locally.
Friday afternoon's game will be televised locally on Fox Sports North. You can also stream it on Fox Sports Go.
The #2 Gophers (16-3-2, 12-2-2-2 WCHA) swept UMD when the two teams played in October in part thanks to Sarah Potomak. The sophomore forward scored the game-winning goal both games with the second coming in overtime.
#4 Minnesota Duluth (13-4-3, 10-4-2-1 WCHA), in the second year under head coach Maura Crowell, returned to its spot at the top of the conference. No team has swept the Bulldogs in Duluth this season. Players have developed and depth has accumulated, making it more difficult for opposing teams to target a line or two.
Friday afternoon's game will be televised locally on Fox Sports North. You can also stream it on Fox Sports Go.
The #2 Gophers (16-3-2, 12-2-2-2 WCHA) swept UMD when the two teams played in October in part thanks to Sarah Potomak. The sophomore forward scored the game-winning goal both games with the second coming in overtime.
#4 Minnesota Duluth (13-4-3, 10-4-2-1 WCHA), in the second year under head coach Maura Crowell, returned to its spot at the top of the conference. No team has swept the Bulldogs in Duluth this season. Players have developed and depth has accumulated, making it more difficult for opposing teams to target a line or two.
At the same time, senior forward Lara Stalder (#21) has been one of the top players in the WCHA. Her 27 points (9G-18A) are fourth in the conference. Not too far behind her are linemates Ashleigh Brykaliuk with 24 points and Katherine McGovern with 20.
The trio face a Gopher team that has given up 18 goals in its last 4 games.
In net, sophomore Maddie Rooney holds a .940 save percentage. When the two teams played in October, Rooney stopped 74 of 81 shots.
Minnesota, meanwhile, will have back Dani Cameranesi in its lineup for the first time since early December. The senior forward leads the nation in goals per game (1.06). Her return reunites the top line in the nation between her, Potomak and national scoring leader Kelly Pannek.
Potomak and freshman Lindsay Agnew also return from national team duty. Both missed the Gophers' exhibition win over the Minnesota Whitecaps post-collegiate team and non-conference United States Hall of Fame Game against Minnesota State last weekend playing for Team Canada in the Nations Cup.
University of Minnesota lineup (via @GopherWHockey) :
The trio face a Gopher team that has given up 18 goals in its last 4 games.
In net, sophomore Maddie Rooney holds a .940 save percentage. When the two teams played in October, Rooney stopped 74 of 81 shots.
Minnesota, meanwhile, will have back Dani Cameranesi in its lineup for the first time since early December. The senior forward leads the nation in goals per game (1.06). Her return reunites the top line in the nation between her, Potomak and national scoring leader Kelly Pannek.
Potomak and freshman Lindsay Agnew also return from national team duty. Both missed the Gophers' exhibition win over the Minnesota Whitecaps post-collegiate team and non-conference United States Hall of Fame Game against Minnesota State last weekend playing for Team Canada in the Nations Cup.
University of Minnesota lineup (via @GopherWHockey) :
⏰ 30 minutes til puck drop. Here's a look at the #GWH lineup for today's game vs. UMD. pic.twitter.com/3kfFVPTZ3V— Minnesota W Hockey (@GopherWHockey) January 13, 2017
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