I forgot to post this before Ieft last weekend, so I don't remember if it's from the Thursday or Friday (11/19 or 11/20) Star Tribune: The Gophers finished early-signing time with four recruits signed, after adding Hill-Murray forward Brent Godbout. Others include Bloomington Jefferson forward Nick Checco and Vulcans skaters John Hillman and Dan Hendrickson. Hillman's older brother, Jim, is a Gophers freshman, while Hendrickson's older brother, Darby, is a sophomore. Godbout has a younger brother - defenseman Jason - who will be next season's No. 1 prospect. -end of item- It's a little worrisome that they're all forwards, when the troublesome spot on the team this year is the defense, but of course, the current team has a lot of young defenders who will hopefully develop. Hendrickson is skipping his senior year at Richfield and Hillman his senior year at Blaine to play juniors with the St.Paul Vulcans in the USHL. Godbout's brother Jason has been tagged as one of the top players in the state since he was a sophomore (maybe even as a freshman), so hopefully this gives the Gophers an edge in landing him for next year! Pam Sweeney Go Gophers!!! PS and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone on hockey-l! PPS but not such a happy two evenings after Thanksgiving to those of you from Tech! :-) ;-) :-)