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For NPI purposes, still 55/45. UMN trailing MSU 2-0 in the 2nd. Doesn't look like UMN will be helping out UND much tonight.

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/bracketology-will-und-be-in-sioux-falls-for-the-regional This week's GFH projected bracket Loveland Regional 1. Michigan vs. 16. Atlantic Hockey champion 8. Denver vs. 9. Cornell Albany Regional 2. Michigan State vs. 15. UConn 7. Quinnipiac vs. 10. Duluth Sioux Falls Regional 3. North Dakota vs. 14. Augustana 6. Providence vs. 12. Wisconsin Worcester Regional 4. Western Michigan vs 13. Boston College 5. Penn State vs. 11. Dartmouth

That's like talking about a goalie shutout at the beginning of the 3rd period.

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/simon-latkoczy-has-stolen-playoff-games-before-hes-ready-to-try-doing-it-again

He sure did. That was before Berry was canned though.

I was thinking both Schultz come in this fall along with Simpson. Then one CHL stud and one SR forward to help balance the classes a bit more. We'll lose 4 SR forwards for sure, plus I'm guessing one portal departure.

From Myers: And yes, totally agree on the Rucks. Will be interesting to see what Bryn has cookin.

I'm guessing we wanted him still, but requested him to spend another year in juniors, which he could use to elevate his game. As someone mentioned previously...similar to the Spicer situation. I mean, if that final forward roster spot is between Pilgrim and Mathis Preston...who would we rather have?

He can settle for Frozen Four MVP.

Sorry, just posted the lists that had UND players on them for finalists. Agreed on COY and ROY. I think Liver gets DDOY. I bet they give DFOY to Gross.

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/und-plans-green-out-for-playoff-games Confused by this though...if planning a green-out...shouldn't the towels be green?

Lots of players/coaches on the award finalists lists! Love that Liver is on both the offensive and defensive finalist lists. NCHC Herb Brooks Coach of the Year finalists David Carle, Denver Dane Jackson, North Dakota Anthony Noreen, Miami NCHC Rookie of the Year finalists David Deputy, Miami Cole Reschny, North Dakota Jan Špunar, North Dakota NCHC Offensive Defenseman of the Year finalists Ty Hanson, Minnesota Duluth Jake Livanavage, North Dakota Eric Pohlkamp, Denver NCHC Defensive Defenseman of the Year finalists Adam Kleber, Minnesota Duluth Jake Livanavage, North Dakota Bennett Zmolek, North Dakota NCHC Defensive Forward of the Year finalists Tyson Gross, St. Cloud State Dylan James, North Dakota Owen Michaels, Western Michigan NCHC Goaltender of the Year finalists Matteo Drobac, Miami Hampton Slukynsky, Western Michigan Jan Špunar, North Dakota NCHC Senior Scholar-Athlete Award finalists Kent Anderson, Denver Riley Bodnarchuk, Minnesota Duluth Dylan James, North Dakota

Not entirely surprising with how many of the older forward commits aren't producing a ton in the USHL outside of Simpson. BSchultz was the only one that has to come in, but with the CHL player pool, it's gonna make these NCAA roster spots harder to get. Good luck to him, would rather see him at Mankato or similar rather than scoring on us if he goes UMD/SCSU.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2026/03/04/blackhawks-prospects-sacha-boisvert-signing-nhl-anton-frondell-mason-west Pretty crazy. I know that was the plan all along with him, but can't believe they'd announce it already with BU's season still ongoing...and with him being so underwhelming all season. Three goals?

This for sure. Never would have expected that either of them would have such big contributions on this team. Rickwood has consistently been one of our best players, night in and night out. Faceoffs and a full 200ft game. And most prob would have considered Young to be an "extra forward" but he has played so well that the coaches can't take him out of the lineup.

HEA puts a quick ban on the dimming of lights after goals after the UConn debacle. Hopefully the NCAA can follow and just ban them across the country.

Updated Commit Stats as of Mar 1: Simpson 2nd in USHL points, 3rd in goals, and 4th in assists Welcome aboard to newest D recruit, Carson Scott! Big weeks for the Cooper's - Simpson 4-3-7 in his last 5gp and Williams with 2-3-5 in his last 5gp. Forwards B. Schultz (USHL Sioux Falls) - '05: 49gp - 21g/17a Pilgrim (USHL Tri-City) - '06: 42gp - 16g/19a A. Schultz (USHL Sioux City) - '06: 38gp - 11g/16a O'Neill (WHL Edmonton) - '07: 60gp - 19g/20a Sanderson (USHL Muskegon) - '07: 45gp - 13g/15a Simpson (USHL Youngstown) - '07: 52gp - 30g/37a Jundt (WHL Calgary) - '08: 52gp - 9g/9a Williams (WHL Saskatoon) - '08: 59gp - 20g/30a DeMars (WHL Penticton) - '09: 45gp - 6g/7a Grubb (SSM 18U Prep) - '09: 44gp - 9g/22a McKamey (WHL Victoria) - '09: 42gp - 4g/7a Defensemen MacKenzie (WHL Edmonton) - '06: 52gp - 20g/33a Klimpke (WHL Saskatoon) - '07: 61gp - 4g/37a Lindberg (USHL Fargo) - '07: 45gp - 5g/14a Penner (USHL Fargo) - '08: 26gp - 0g/0a Scott (U17 NTDP) - '09: 47gp - 1g/10a Thoreson (U17 NTDP) - '09: 16gp - 0g/3a Goalies Heil (USHL Madison) - '06: 32gp - 2.30 / .903 (20-9-3)

Lots. From Schloss article this morning:

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/schlossman-5-things-you-may-have-missed-from-unds-regular-season-finale-at-western-michigan This one cracked me up, but shows that the team was pretty annoyed with the refs too:

#3 is a bit odd, for sure. Agreed on #4. This team is resilient. They are never NOT in a game. Fun team to watch.

Hilarious watching McKenna on this Notre Dame OT goal.

He could take James' spot as our resident speedster.