Hockey News hot list.

Former Fighting Sioux Taylor Chorney made the Hot List, not to be confused with the hot or not list. Sounds like Hockey East has a few awesome recruits coming in. I only included the ones that are relevant to college hockey and the WCHA.

The Hot List: Combing through the combine

1. Colin Wilson, C – Boston U. Terriers (Hockey East): You can read my draft combine blog for the gory details, but Wilson essentially owned the day, powering through drills and doing it all with a confident grin. If anyone helped his draft stock, it was Wilson. Draft eligible in 2008.

6. Jimmy Hayes, RW – Lincoln Stars (USHL): The Boston College commit had a fantastic combine, which should help his draft status. Currently pegged as a late second- or third-rounder, expect him to go a bit higher now. Draft eligible in 2008.

7. Alex Goligoski, D – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL): While the Big Pens duel Detroit for the Stanley Cup, the Baby Pens are taking on Chicago for the Calder Cup and Goligoski is front and center. Though his team is down 2-0 in the series, the defenseman has already set an AHL record for most points by a blueliner in one post-season with 26, including points on all six Wilkes-Barre goals in the final so far. Drafted 61st overall by Pittsburgh in 2004.

9. Taylor Chorney, D – North Dakota Fighting Sioux (WCHA): Technically, Chorney’s NCAA days are done. The standout defenseman has been confirmed for the Edmonton Oilers development camp on the weekend and a signing is imminent. Drafted 36th overall by Edmonton in 2005.

10. Aaron Ness, D – Roseau Rams (Minn. HS): Ness showed just how fit a 5-foot-10, 170-pound teenager can be at the draft combine and likely quelled any fears NHL teams had about his size. The University of Minnesota commit can skate and stickhandle with the best of them and is likely a mid to late first-rounder. Draft eligible in 2008.

13. Tim Kennedy, LW – Michigan State Spartans (CCHA): Another new Sabres signee, Kennedy led the Spartans in all major offensive categories this season. The 5-foot-9 winger also led State in scoring the previous year and is originally from Buffalo, so now he gets a homecoming. Drafted 181st overall by Washington in 2005.