Dissecting Central Scouting Bureau's midseason rankings

The Central Scouting Bureau's midseason rankings are dominated by players from Canada's junior leagues.

The only top 10 player not playing in Canada is Tyler Biggs of the under-18 U.S. national team. He is a 6-2, 210-pound right wing rated No. 5.

Here is a list of players with Gopher ties in the top 210:

28. Seth Ambroz, Omaha, 6-2, 211, right wing. He was accelerating and hoped to play for Gophers this season, but ran into academic problems. At start of season, Ambroz was touted as a possible top 10 choice but has slipped. Playing for Omaha of USHL for third year.

30. Mario Lucia, Wayzata High School, 6-2, 183, left wing. Lucia is the Don's son. Already taller than older brother Tony. Top-rated high school player in state. Only a junior. Still uncommitted.

65. Mike Reilly, Shattuck-St. Mary's, 5-10-1/2, 150, defenseman. Committed to U, following lead of two older brother Ryan and Connor, who are playing for Sioux Falls in USHL. A junior at Shattuck in Faribault.

127. Sam Warning, Cedar Rapids, 5-8-1/2, 179, left wing. Committed to U. Might sign in April. From suburban St. Louis, Mo.

Minnesota high school players:

60. Joe Labate, Holy Angels, 6-4, 180, center

81. Max Everson, Edina, 6-1/2, 184, defenseman. Senior but uncommitted.

132. Steven Fogarty, Edina, 6-1-1/2, 194, center

160. Tony Cameranesi, Wayzata, 5-9, 162, center

179. Neal Goff, Stillwater, 6-4, 179, defenseman

WCHA players:

28. Nick Shore, Denver, 5-11-3/4, 195, right wing

63. Michael Mersch, Wisconsin, 6-2, 198, left wing

92. Frankie Simonelli, Wisconsin, 5-10-3/4, 190, defenseman

Other U.S. under-18 players:

13. Jonathan Miller, 6-1, 198, center.

25. Roco Grimaldi, 5-6, 163, center

32. Michael Paliotta, 6-3, 198, defenseman

59. Adam Reid, 6-3-1/2. 205, left wing

90. Dan Carlson, 6-1, 201, left wing

98. Zac Larraza, 6-2, 192, left wing

112. Blake Pietila, 5-11, 189, left wing

175. Barrett Kaib, 5-9-1/2, 188, defenseman

188. Andrew Ryan, 6-1, 200 defenseman