avelanch Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Isn't Jordan in Vancouver for a press conference today? yeah, but I have no idea as to when. Probably after the game or just before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3. Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 yeah, but I have no idea as to when. Probably after the game or just before? I thought it would be in the morning, but nothing on the home page yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3. Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Here is the interview: Jordan Schroeder won't ride into town on a white steed as a knight in shining amour, Manitoba's line-up won't drastically improve with him in it and the odds of him being the difference maker in the team's playoff push are slim. Still, Schroeder, who signed with the Canucks Wednesday, couldn't be happier to be heading to the Moose and the team is elated to have him. Manitoba, the second lowest scoring team in the AHL's Western Conference, sits in ninth place, two points back of a playoff spot, with 12 games remaining. When the Moose hit the ice Sunday, Vancouver's 2009 first round pick will be in the line-up looking to help the team any way he can and turn around what has been a mediocre season by his standards. Schroeder's Minnesota Golden Gophers were eliminated by North Dakota in the first round of the conference playoffs last weekend. That ended a sophomore campaign where the 20-year-old recorded nine goals and 19 points in 37 games, a season after tallying 45 points (13-32-45) in 35 games and being named WCHA Rookie of the Year. "Personally, obviously it wasn't the best season I've had, you face adversity though throughout your career and I learned from it and now I can move on," said Schroeder Thursday. "The confidence is maybe a little bit down, but I'm a hockey player, I love the game and I want to get back into things here and finish off a great season with Manitoba." Manitoba is where many thought Schroeder would spend this season following his breakout rookie year in Minnesota. Wisely, Schroeder declined signing with the team to get another year of schooling under his belt. Rumors swirled throughout the season that Schroeder was unhappy with his team's performance and was seeking to play in the WHL, but he confirmed there was no truth that. It was always Minnesota or Manitoba. When signing with the Canucks and beginning his pro career became an option again, Schroeder pounced at the chance. "I think it was just that I was ready to move on and everybody wants to be a pro hockey player someday and I think me and my family made a good decision," Schroeder said. "I've always played up and challenged myself and we obviously didn't have the greatest year in Minnesota but that wasn't the process I was looking at, I just felt I was ready to move on. I want to be a pro hockey player and I'm following my dreams." Although Schroeder wasn't a major standout with the Golden Gophers, on the international stage he was far from granola. The Prior Lake, Minnesota product scored and had a team-high six shots in a 6-5 overtime win over Canada to claim gold at the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. Schroeder finished his third World Junior tournament with three goals and five assists for eight points in seven games, giving him seven goals and 20 assists for 27 points to break Jeremy Roenick's all-time points record of 25 (13-12-25) with Team USA. Schroeder also sits third on the all-time assists list at the World Juniors having surpassed Eric Lindros and his 19 helpers. Already anxious to begin his pro career after a great rookie camp with the Canucks last summer, Schroeder was now sure he was ready for the next step on he heels of his World Junior performance. Regardless, he stands behind his decision to play out his second season with Minnesota. "I think this extra year I really benefited from in a maturity standpoint," he said, adding that Vancouver's management team played no role in his decision to leave the Golden Gophers. "I'm sure they wanted me to come out, but ultimately it was up to me and my family and we obviously came to a decision." Schroeder's challenge now is proving he made the right decision and that starts Sunday when Manitoba hosts the Grand Rapids Griffins. "I'm going to go in there and maybe watch a game or two and maybe practice a bit and see how the team is and get used to the staff. I've heard nothing but great things there and they run a great organization." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3. Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Here was the interview with him from this morning. Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonRodin Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Im really excited to see him play i cant wait for his moose debut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rodent Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Hmm, I thought he was going to play at least a full year in college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Hmm, I thought he was going to play at least a full year in college. ..... he did. The Golden Gophers were knocked out of the playoffs last sunday. Thus he is only missing 'class time' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millerdraft Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 "I'm going to go in there and maybe watch a game or two and maybe practice a bit and see how the team is and get used to the staff. I've heard nothing but great things there and they run a great organization." Pretty much what I thought, should he not play on Sunday, and had Grabner still been with the Moose he might not have dressed until Abbotsford. Moose, however, need offense in the worst way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donky Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Hmm, I thought he was going to play at least a full year in college. He played two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassyPonderous Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Is there any word on a contract cap hit? I wonder if he got higher bonus money than Hodgson, I'm hoping not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Is there any word on a contract cap hit? I wonder if he got higher bonus money than Hodgson, I'm hoping not... He probably got the same bonus structure as Hodgson, but a higher base salary by 50,000 (due to the differing draft year) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruff Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 on the basis that he hasn't been assigned to the Moose yet (http://theahl.com/stats/transactions.php?f_season_id=30&f_team_id=321) does that mean he was technically a healthy scratch for the Canucks last night....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kassassin Train Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 on the basis that he hasn't been assigned to the Moose yet (http://theahl.com/stats/transactions.php?f_season_id=30&f_team_id=321) does that mean he was technically a healthy scratch for the Canucks last night....? Not that it would really matter to begin with, but I would say yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schroeder's Too Short Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Schroeder slated for pro debut tomorrow night http://www.winnipegs...9/13292546.html Vancouver Canucks 2009 first round pick Jordan Schroeder is scheduled to arrive Friday afternoon and is likely to make his pro debut on Sunday afternoon. Arniel won’t hesitate to use players brought in on amateur tryout offers during the stretch drive. “Heck, I’d put in four or five if I thought they’d make our team better,” said Arniel. “The mentality here is that the best players play. This is not just for our third and fourth line players, this will push the top people as well.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbam09 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Hes wearing 23 thats weird i thought he would go for 9 ya thats kinda a weird number. I thought for a split second it was because that's where he went in the draft, but he went 22nd so idk. It was probably just a number assigned to him. I wonder what cody will wear if he goes there again. If my memory serves me correct he wore 18 like he did at the World Juniors, but I imagine he'd just go with 39 like he's been doing in the training camps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schroeder's Too Short Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 23 = Michael Jordan; Lebron; Jordan Schroeder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck_trevor16 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 cant wait for his first pro game? What time does it start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cks Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 cant wait for his first pro game? What time does it start? 2 pm CST or 12pm PDT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RO8!! Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 2 pm CST or 12pm PDT Any streams or radio feeds? Obviously it might take him some games to settle in but I'm still interested to see how he looks against tougher competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cks Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Any streams or radio feeds? Obviously it might take him some games to settle in but I'm still interested to see how he looks against tougher competition. Radio feed: http://www.cjob.com/Sports/MooseReport.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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