From Charlie Walters' column in the St. Paul Pioneer Press today: "While Duluth East's Dave Spehar, who has committed to the hockey Gophers, is considered the top high school forward in the state, the Gophers' other recruiting target is the top-regarded defenseman, Ben Clymer of Bloomington Jefferson. Minnesota already has made a scholarship offer to Clymer, who is expected to visit schools across the nation. Clymer recently returned from the 17-and-under junior competition in Japan. "The Gophers have also made an offer to defenseman Mike Lyons of St. Paul Johnson." -- Erik GO GOPHERS! SKI-U-MAH! READ THE HOCKEY-L FAQ! And now, a word from our sponsor... HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.