From the Star Tribune this morning by John Gilbert:
 
 PRIZED HOCKEY RECRUIT BONIN PICKS 'U'
 Brian Bonin is considered the top Minnesota high school senior, and might be
 the most prized hockey recruit in the country.  The 5-9, 175-pound center had
 put off his decision through the early-signing period because he wanted to
 evaluate his opportunities.
 
 "The four schools I considered to the end were Minnesota, Harvard, Maine and
 Wisconsin," Bonin said.  "I visited all four, and I had a blast at all of them.
  They're all great places to play hockey. But I came back and watched the games
  over the weekend <the MN-Northern Mich series> and I realized how much I
 loved it here."
 
 Bonin plays for the White Bear Lake Bears who are ranked #3 in the Star Tribune
  poll.  In their last game Bonin assisted on FIVE goals against Burnsville, the
  Bears won the game 5-2.  He is known for his goal-scoring abilities: he had
 116 goals as a pee wee and 132 as a 14 year old bantam.
 
 Way to go coach Woog and coach Butters!!!!
 
 Carol
 U of M
 Go Gophers!!!