UND recruit Ryan Mantha on the Pipeline show

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UND recruit defensmen Ryan Mantha, at least for now, was on the Pipeline show with Guy Flamming. You can listen to the show by clicking on this link. Doesn't sound like he's all in, at least when it comes to going to UND. Where's Mantha going (UND or OHL), it will depend on what team drafts him. He'll decide where he's going after the 2014 NHL Entry Level Draft.

D-Man Ryan Mantha is up next - will he play in the @USHL next year on his way to @UNDMHockey or detour to @OHLHockey? I asked, he answered.
— Guy Flaming (@TPS_Guy) June 21, 2014

@fishfan51 he said. As of now still USHL/North Dakota but will talk to the team that drafts him.
— Guy Flaming (@TPS_Guy) June 22, 2014

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Ryan Mantha, traded from the Soo to Niagara

If I was a betting man, and I am. It would appear that UND is about to lose their 7th recruit to the CHL since 2011. It looks a lot like the some of the other CHL defections. The other day, I wrote a blog post breaking down the previous six defections at the Hockey Writers.

Considering what the #IceDogs had to give up, I don't think they are anticipating reporting issues. #OHL
— OHLInsiders (@OHLinsiders) June 2, 2014

Considering he was a 5th Round Pick by Soo in '12 - The #Greyhounds received an outstanding return. #OHL
— OHLInsiders (@OHLinsiders) June 2, 2014

Ryan Mantha stands 6'5 and weighs in at a solid 225lbs. 9 Points (2G 7A), 20PIM, +11 in 24 games with the Indiana Ice of the USHL #OHL
— OHLInsiders (@OHLinsiders) June 2, 2014

TRADE: Niagara #IceDogs Acquire rights to Ryan Mantha from the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in exchange for a 2nd ('15-PLY), 5 ('17-Cond.)
— OHLInsiders (@OHLinsiders) June 2, 2014

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Hump Day Links

The summer is starting to wind down. The School year is about to begin in a few weeks. That means that college hockey players will be returning to their respective campuses in a few weeks. Hopefully, this summer has a few hot days left before September comes our way. God knows that last winter was a doozy.

So far this offseason, 30 NCAA hockey players have forgone their college eligibility to sign professional contracts. This is counting Josh Jooris of Union that signed with the Calgary Flames.

Last week, Ludwig Karlsson of the Northeastern Huskies signed with the Ottawa Senators.

The WCHA has released its 2013-14 composite schedule.

University of Maine Black Bears: Civic Center hopes [Ice Breaker] tourney is Ice Breaker for NCAA hockey regional.

Former Wisconsin Badgers Forward Joe Pavelski has signed a five-year extension with the San Jose Sharks. Pavelski has (150g-186a—336pts) in 479 NHL games. The extension is for five years and 30 million dollars.

UND Hockey recruit’s Ryan Mantha, Austin Pognaski and Nick Schmaltz are listed on the 2013 Under-18 Select team that will participate in the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament in Finland August 5-10. Team USA begins play against team Finland on Monday, August 5, 2013.