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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.

Sandy couldn't even sweep Omaha. That's even worse. Losing while only giving up 15 shots still stings though.

Looks like it.

outshot them 40-15 and gonna get the L. This UND team is much more skilled than ASU, but this one will sting in the NPI unless ASU turns it around.