Mike Cichy goes in the first

UND recruit Mike Cichy was selected in the first round (ninth overall) of the USHL draft this morning by the Tri-City Storm.

This would appear to be good news for Sioux fans, who are curious to whether Cichy will stand by his verbal commitment to UND or go play in the QMJHL, where he was a high draft pick. A USHL team would not draft a player in the first round if it felt he wouldn't end up there. This is especially true for Cichy, who is likely a one-year player in the USHL.

Cichy has remained steadfast that he will end up in Grand Forks, despite constant speculation that he would go to Halifax. Because of Canadian pressure and false Canadian news reports, the Cichys have decided to let their family advisor talk to the media for them.

I'll pass along any reaction from the draft later.

Also of note, former Sioux player Hunter Bishop was taken in the third round by the Lincoln Stars.

Posted by: Schlossman on Tuesday, May 15 at 11:05 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink