Matt Thurber Verbals to UW

Matt Thurber, a forward originally from Beaver Dam who currently plays with the Omaha Lancers of the USHL, has given a verbal commitment to play for the University of Wisconsin beginning in the 2008-2009 season according to Chris Heisenberg's blog. He joins forwards Chris Hickey and Josh Turnbull, as well as defenseman Ryan McDonagh in that class. His signing was expected, but great news anyway with the loss of Sam Gagner to the OHL.