If you look at Bast's Elite Prospects page, you will see that he's from the Penticton Vees. That's the same junior team that UND defenseman Troy Stecher played for.
Excited to announce my commitment to @UNDmhockey thanks to everyone who helped me get here. #sioux
— Gabe Bast (@CallMeGabey) January 2, 2015
North Dakota loses a recruit (Jack Rowe, Muskegon/USHL), but picks up a new commit the next day in Gabe Bast (Penticton/BCHL). Hmmmm.
— Andy Johnson (@AndyJohnsonB5Q) January 2, 2015
UPDATE: According to Chris Dilks SB College Hockey, Rowe decommitted from UND because he felt that he would receive limited playing time.
To clarify, Rowe decommitted from North Dakota because he was very unlikely to ever see significant playing time.
— Chris Dilks (@ChrisDilks) January 2, 2015
North Dakota decommit Jack Rowe has committed to Arizona State.
— Chris Dilks (@ChrisDilks) January 2, 2015