Monday, April 18, 2005

Phil Who?

UND nabs Jonathan Toews.

Toews, who had 44 goals and 57 assists in 58 games this season as the Sabres won the national midget championship, will enroll at UND this fall.

Toews, who speaks fluent French and who turns 17 later this month, accelerated his schooling at Shattuck to graduate a year early. "That he completed three years of high school in two years shows his dedication and commitment," Hakstol said.

Toews is regarded as a big-time talent.

"He brings so much to the table," Hakstol said. "He has a chance to be a great power forward at this level. He has good hands, good vision and a pure goal-scoring knack. He's just a well-rounded player."