Boll bolts

USHL forward Jared Boll started this summer as the number 19 ranked forward on Western College Hockey's top forwards in the class of 2005. It's been a long summer though.

First, Boll wasn't able to make it into Minnesota-Duluth for next year, and his committment was pushed back to 2006, while UMD brought in USHL defenseman jay Cascalenda in his place.

Now Duluth won't be getting the physical power forward in 2006, or ever for that matter. Boll became the second WCHA forward recruit to leave for major junior in as many days after Peter Mueller officially announced he was joining Everett of the WHL yesterday.Boll signed with the Plymouth Whalers of the OHL.

Duluth loses a very good player that would have added a lot of grit and toughness to their lineup. Boll's being pushed back to 2006 may be a blessing in disguise for Scott Sandelin though because this now gives him time to find another forward to replace Boll.