Update: Marshall chooses UVM

Matt Marshall, the subject of Friday's blog post, has committed to Vermont for 2008, when he will join his Nobles' teammate, Josh Franklin.

Another highly-regarded prospect for the 2008 class, Ryan Grimshaw, has committed to Harvard. The NTDP U17 right-shot defenseman chose the Crimson over BU, Michigan, Cornell and RPI.

A non-binding agreement passed last month at the coaches' convention calls for two "dead periods" in the recruitintg process during which coaches have agreed not to actively recruit or attend tournament. We're in the midst of the first period (May 15-31) and the second takes place August 4-19. This will present problems for several summer tournaments including Hockey Night in Boston's Summer Major Showcase which runs from July 29 through August 15.