brianvf

I thought we were going with #AxeJax?

Strinden

That'd be pretty bad if he's cleared. But he'll probably get cleared just because the NCAA doesn't want to risk litigation. I tell you, if the whole Sioux name fiasco was going on now, UND would have had no problem retaining the nickname because the NCAA would just fold as they have with everything in the last 3-4 years.

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/new-mock-drafts-show-unds-keaton-verhoeff-as-no-1-overall-pick

Spicer finally cleared to play for WMU starting this weekend. Wonder how he'll do...he didn't exactly light up the USHL last season.

Trying to get healthy: https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/und-may-sit-out-some-players-for-u-s-under-18-exhibition

Nice catch! The last time they did that with Ollie and then it was announced a couple days later. Looks like a solid Swiss winger. We'll see what happens.

In net? I'd bet Homer, Spoons, and Sandy. First goal? Safe money is on Strinden.

I like both Jubenvill and Strathmann's games...if both came back for their JR seasons, I could a real progression from both of them. Plus increased playing time if Liv/Wiebe both depart.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/scouts-analysis-why-keaton-verhoeff-is-the-no-1-nhl-draft-prospect/

Our d-corps will be legit for a few years. Would still love to see a high-end CHL forward added too like Preston.

https://thehockeynews.com/ncaa/latest-news/five-top-underrated-players-in-college-hockey Both Mac and Spoons listed on their top 5 underrated players in college.

Updated Commit Stats as of Nov 17: Williams heating up a bit with 4-2-6 in his last 5gp. Simpson 2nd in USHL in points & assists and 6th in pts/gm MacKenzie 1st in WHL in dman points and +/-, 4th in dman goals Forwards B. Schultz (USHL Sioux Falls) - '05: 16gp - 3g/4a Pilgrim (USHL Tri-City) - '06: 18gp - 6g/9a A. Schultz (USHL Chicago) - '06: 12gp - 5g/3a O'Neill (WHL Edmonton) - '07: 23gp - 10g/6a Sanderson (USHL Muskegon) - '07: 18gp - 7g/7a Simpson (USHL Youngstown) - '07: 19gp - 9g/15a Jundt (WHL Calgary) - '08: 17gp - 2g/2a Williams (WHL Saskatoon) - '08: 21gp - 9g/10a DeMars (WHL Penticton) - '09: 19gp - 0g/3a Grubb (SSM 18U Prep) - '09: 15gp - 3g/7a McKamey (WHL Victoria) - '09: 6gp - 0g/0a Defensemen MacKenzie (WHL Edmonton) - '06: 23gp - 7g/18a Lindberg (USHL Fargo) - '07: 17gp - 2g/4a Penner (USHL Fargo) - '08: 8gp - 0g/0a Goalies Heil (USHL Madison) - '06: 14gp - 2.76 / .890 (8-4-2)

Ben gets NCHC forward of the week again: https://x.com/UNDmhockey/status/1990827633957879832

Nice angle of this goal.

BU coach blasting his forwards for their play: https://hockey.dailyfreepress.com/2025/11/17/whats-wrong-with-bu-mens-hockey-a-lot-but-the-terriers-star-forwards-arent-playing-well/

I've seen like 3-4 different clips lately of end-to-end rushes for goals for Mitchell Miller in the KHL. What he did was horrible, but I wonder what that kid could have done in NCAA hockey.

I saw that as well. QU player picked his pocket clean at center. Oops. Boisvert and OMac are a combined -8 for BU this year. UND only has three players total that are -, and they are all only -1. Def don't think OMac (or Perron) would have fit in on this UND team.

Miami did the same routine as PSU. Cupcake early schedule led to an inflated record.

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/und-coach-dane-jackson-pushing-for-better-details-after-loss-to-arizona-state On playing in front of Homer: Hopeful that both Rickwood and Kernan back for the BSU series:

Great, another goalie to #hotgoalie UND when we play DU?

Yeah I'm guessing that NPI is still pretty dang volatile this early. I imagine Dartmouth will tank pretty quick when their 1st loss happens. We went from 5th to 9th tonight. Def doesn't help us that 3 of our losses are to ASU, UMN, and Clarkson in #41, 42, and 43 in NPI.

Denver has really picked it up after a rough start of the season...those losses to UAA and Lindenwood (plus the tie to Air Force) seem to be all but forgotten now.

I certainly don't like the result from tonight, but I see a pretty noticeable difference in the team play on the ice this season when compared to the last few seasons. Whether it be Hawk or Sioux hockey...they can be a very fun team to watch. I'm excited to see how they continue to progress as the season chugs along.

UND still has a slightly better PP even after this weekend. 26.0% for UND and 23.7% for ASU. ASU has better PK numbers though...81.3% to 76.2%. Need to bump up that PK % for sure, that's pretty bad.