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Originally Posted by Samonadreau
Any word on why he isnt going to NCAA this season? Being his D+2 19yo season it would seem strange to wait another year.
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It was understood by Button and the scouting staff on draft day that he would be attending college in two years, originally for Minnesota State-Mankato, but he changed to UND after the coach at Mankato was fired. He was exceptionally raw at the time of the draft, and hadn't played any high-end level hockey-so I believe it was simply a developmental/readiness thing to make his commitment for his 20 yo year. Playing in the USHL is a step up from the BCHL, so he's just climbing the ladder.