SiouxSherm94

Not much of a choice being independent. Pumped to see them capitalize on their endowment. The evolution of that team over the last few years has been fun to watch.

I agree completely with the Huntsville and Canisius sentiment. It's expensive and, at best, a schedule filler that could have a detrimental impact in the event our boys don't show up to play. Anybody feel free to correct if I'm wrong, but I believe when we have a series against an atypical opponent, no matter the host, they do their best to duplicate that series at some point in the other building. Multiple drivers here (offset travel costs, guarantees non-conference scheduled games, etc.). I do know it didn't happen the last time UAH was in town. Was at that series a few years ago and it was uneventful. As many of us know their program has been shaken up a couple times this past decade with threats of being shut down or moving out of the NCAA ranks. For all reasons, a tough opponent to schedule with, but if anything good exposure and experience for everyone.

If he put up 2.64PPG last year, just over 2 this year and isn't in the juniors, there has to be more to the story.

Haha, all good man. We're here for the same reason; credit to you on conveying our mutual line of thought when trying to identify the crux of this season's woes.

Everything in the parentheses was 100% a joke. All fun and games, no fingers being pointed at anyone. Try not to hurt your brain thinking deeply about this. Not worth the effort.

It's a joke.

Considering the caliber of upcoming recruiting classes between us and Wisco, along with a bright outlook on UMN's rebound after this season, I don't think we're that far off. Keeping it sustained, however, is another topic.

If no outright suggestion of injury, likely sickness and hopefully ready to go again for tomorrow. (AKA Bubs had an early week hoorah kegger with the boys and a couple of casualties were had)

Weirdly, the closer we get to this game, the more and more my nerves are calming. I have a good feeling about tonight despite some holes in our line-up. UND 3-2; JBD on one.

CHI has Gaber coming in 19/20 season, as of Dec. 17th

Last I can think of would’ve been against Luke Johnson

Scheel is looking great

Again?!

Good lord guys! Discipline is non-existent!

You don’t say? They’re still the party people

Couldn't agree more. Just a few years ago (school year 2014-2015) I remember a handful of walks to 8ams in January where normal air temps were -28F. Class getting canceled wasn't a discussion, much less a thought on my mind; we just dealt with it. Dealing with the same thing down in the cities. Put up with these same freezing below zero temps in high school, fully expected to go to school and now most of the metro area has it off through Thursday. The level of sensitivity continues to rise almost faster than political correctness these days.

Elsewhere there's a [pestilent] thread where the figure has been mentioned many times. No need to bring this speak here.

He was committed here through late November.

As it still stands, you would be correct. Thank you for that!

A guy in the pipeline is not all out. Effort's been there already. Coaches are trying to remedy a tough situation and they did that with a kid who has the character to potentially give up a semester/half year of eligibility by coming in right now. Not sure about you guys, but that's a guy I want playing for us any day.

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/hockey/4557265-und-goalie-peter-thome-out-longterm-fighting-hawks-bring-new-goalie You are correct; published 11 minutes ago.

Feeney will probably be a Bob. Not a super impressive stat line. Johnson will likely cycle out Thome and Rowe with Scheel.

I remember hearing this as well. I also remember not hearing much, if anything, from Dane after the decision had been made to replace Hak with Bubs, nor have I had any doubt in their working dynamic/relationship. It's a solid pair. Not sure what's being asked here but if you're asking for his official role, it's associate head coach.

Then your argument would suggest the same for Bubs, although our campaigns YoY were (and still are) relatively much better than theirs (Maine). I don’t think anybody is going to stand for 4 more seasons of this. Especially with the disappointing results these last three seasons. It’s not North Dakota tradition, and that’s influenced by the culture set forth by our bench bosses. Two words we hear almost too often from BB. We can’t keeping hinging on these “exciting” incoming classes of recruits to make a fundamental shift in how we approach the game. That’s not a knock on their talent at all, sincerely. It’s just that if you can’t make the most of the product you have now, that’s an everybody issue. Too much at stake to let that mentality continue to exist.

Dave, great read as usual. I have a good feeling about this team in the second half and believe that the 19 wins this senior class needs to reach 100 could come, even if it appears to be a stretch. The fact that we have everyone back, along with a potential appearance by JT tomorrow night, is reassuring. We're coming off a big win last week against NTDP, and if we follow up with a much needed sweep this weekend, it could be the spark to a dangerous 2H. 3-1, 4-2 good guys.