USCHO:Keaton Thompson Picked as one of 10 Impact Defensemen for 2014-15

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Keaton Thompson, North Dakota sophomore

Thompson got off to a slow start as a freshman, sitting out as a healthy scratch for all but one of North Dakota’s first 10 tilts. Once he got his chance, however, he made the most of it, racking up an impressive plus-14 rating and showing signs of developing into the shutdown defenseman that prompted Anaheim to make him a third-round pick in 2013.

His offensive production was modest (3-8–11) but respectable considering that he didn’t really see the ice until after Christmas.

Thompson and Johnson make Prospects game roster.

UND Recruits Luke Johnson and Keation Thompson have made the roster fo the 2012 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects game. The game will take place on September 29^th at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. 

GOALTENDERS (4)

Hunter Miska, U.S. National Under-17 Team
Eamon McAdam, (USHL) Penn State University
Cal Petersen, Iowa Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)
Jared Rutledge, National Under-18 Team University of Michigan

DEFENSEMEN (12)

Gage Ausmus, U.S. National Under-17 Team University of Denver
Will Butcher, U.S. National Under-17 Team University of Denver
Cody Corbettm, Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)
Mike Downing, Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) University of Michigan
Trevor Hamilton, U.S. National Under-17 Team Miami University
Seth Jones, U.S. National Under-18 Team
Clint Lewis, U.S. National Under-17 Team
Ian McCoshen, Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)
Dakota Mermis, Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) University of Denver
Steve Santini, U.S. National Under-17 Team Boston College
Scott Savage, U.S. National Under-17 Team Boston College
Keaton Thompson, U.S. National Under-17 Team University of North Dakota

FORWARDS (24)

Evan Allen, U.S. National Under-17 Team University of Michigan
Justin Bailey, Indiana Ice (USHL)
Taylor Cammarata, Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) University of Minnesota
Cole Cassels, Oshawa Generals (OHL)
J.T. Compher, U.S. National Under-17 Team University of Michigan
Dawson Cook, U.S. National Under-17 Team University of Notre Dame
Adam Erne, Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
Austin Farley, Fargo Force (USHL) University of Minnesota Duluth
Hudson Fasching, U.S. National Under-17 Team
Ryan Fitzgerald, Catholic High School Boston College
Ryan Hartman, U.S. National Under-18 Team Miami University
Luke Johnson, Lincoln Stars (USHL) University of North Dakota
Tyler Kelleher, U.S. National Under-17 Team University of New Hampshire
Matt Lane, U.S. National Under-18 Team Boston University
Jimmy Lodge, Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
Anthony Louis, U.S. National Under-17 Team Miami University
Sean Malone, Nichols School (N.Y.)
Mike McCarron, U.S. National Under-17 Team Michigan State University
Jacob Montgomery, Shattuck-St. Maryʼs (Minn.) University of Nebraska Omaha
Tyler Motte, U.S. National Under-17 Team University of Michigan
Ross Olsson, Williston Northampton School (Mass.) Northeastern University
Quentin Shore, U.S. National Under-18 Team University of Denver
Devin Tringale, Lawrence Academy (Mass.) Harvard University
Frank Vatrano, U.S. National Under-18 Team Boston Co

Keaton Thompson to UND in 2013 or 2014...

Image via WikipediaBrad Schlossman is reporting that former Devils Lake and Fargo Force defenseman Keaton Thompson has given  UND a verbal commitment to play for the Fighting Sioux in either the 2013 or 2014 season. I had the pleasure of watching Keaton Thompson play during the EDC playoffs last February and I was impressed with Thompson's poise and puck carrying ability.

Brad Schlossman. UND Hockey Blog ---- UND has received a verbal commitment from Devils Lake defenseman Keaton Thompson, who will play for the U.S. Under 17 team.

Thompson is an offensive defenseman who is starting to accelerate his education, so he could come in 2013 if he’s ready. He just finished his freshman year of high school.

When I see this early verbal commitment by Keaton Thompson to the Fighting Sioux, the first question that pops into my mind after some of the recent de-comittments from former USDT players like J.T. Miller is do we have to worry that Keaton Thompson might change his mind and be scooped up by a CHL team such as the Plymouth Whalers,Kitchener Rangers and or the Sarnia Sting. Since Thompson is a North Dakota kid I hope not.

Keaton Thompson update.

Here is the latest on Devils Lake defenseman Keaton Thompson from Ryan Clark for the Fargo Forum, uber awesome beat writer for the Fargo Force. A little bio on Keaton Thompson, he is a highly skilled defenseman that has stated that he would like to play for UND someday. Thompson just finished his freshman season at Devils Lake High School where he finished second in point on the Devils Lake with (9g-29pts-38pts)...

Keaton Thompson: Thompson sat out of Saturday’s game against the Indiana Ice and he was hanging out in the suites watching the game. Got a chance to speak with him and he said that he’s really enjoying his time with the Force. Latest on Thompson is that he’s waiting to find out of he will be invited to the National Team Development Program’s set up in Ann Arbor after coming back from tryouts a few weeks ago. He said the experience of trying out went well. The NTDP has only announced that seven players were invited to the camp and the remaining roster will not be announced for a while. Chances are Thompson has a very legit shot of making the camp given how many scouts and junior hockey insiders are big on his upside. Thompson has played 11 games this season, which means the Force will have his rights next season unless he does make the NTDP set up and decides to play with them.