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There’s a first time for everything. Was the timing of the penalty so bad, combined with his play last night where Kunz sits tonight? Kunz out, Croal in. Imo, that would actually light a spark.

Does have the feeling that this is the first true must win of the season*. *From having a realistic chance at making a run at an at large bid standpoint.

Call it recency bias, but I’m putting a lot of stock in what happened with Bubba and the similarities between the two programs. IMO Berry’s seat is hot. My prediction is this teams makes the NCAA tournament, he gets an extension. They miss the NCAA tournament, he’s out. I know what scenario is best for the program.

@yzerman19 is right on. Collegiate athletics are completely different in 2025 than they were even 5 years ago. Coaching & recruiting included. Adapt or die. I asked, already knowing the answer about NIL and if the hockey coaching staff is actively campaigning like the new football staff if. They aren’t. This will hurt some feelings, but UND is not a current tier 1 / elite program. They just aren’t. Until they get a new staff, they won’t have a chance to get back either.

Agreed and then roll three lines. Could you imagine how awful a Kunz / Schmaltz / Jammer line would be?

Thank you Kunz! This garbage Senior class cannot leave fast enough.

So, there's going to be at a minimum 5F spots that are needed to be filled next year. Two locks currently committed (Klee & Zellers). Are Schultz or O'Neill realistic options for next year? Both with strong mid-season rankings for the draft. Would be true freshman. Neither lighting it up to the point where you'd think they wouldn't need one more year of juniors. Even realizing you have the CHL / Portal as options, when does this become an issue? The Portal was not as strong last year as it has been in the past. We're out of Covid seasons as well.

Has Berry said anything about the 1883 collective? Schmidt has been very vocal and active since he started. New drive that is football related.

Miller's article today, it says that UND is targeting April 25 for a spring game. The spring portal begins April 16 and lasts until....April 25th. Seems pretty strategic and I don't hate it. Seems to be pretty ideal / gives you better odds on keeping the guys at the top of the depth chart. At the very least knowing during Spring ball that they are gone. Like we saw last year with the two linemen. Tough having them get so many valuable practice snaps just to leave.

The current era of college football there are essentially two off-seasons. We are through the first session of the off-season. Winter portal. This was by far the best they've done in both the retention of key players (losing 0) as well as the best they've done with portal additions. Hit reset and see if Schmidt and Co can pitch a perfect game this off-season after spring ball and the spring portal. I really do believe they can turn this program around quick if they nail this. Looking ahead to the spring (1) No key losses, nobody on the 2-Deep (2) Attrition at LB and other depth, think between 8-10 guys out. Hoping they don't need more than 4-6 guys post Spring portal to bring in. Tossing out random numbers, but my point being, if after spring ball there's a complete turnover ex: 15 out 12 in, probably looking more like a bigger rebuild.

Successful weekend, Duluth. Couple things, Duluth was at home this past weekend and are in considerably worse position today both in PWR & standings than UND is.

No chance. He should sit though. We need Berry gone.

Sit Jammer next Friday.

Should be benched next game. Guess we could thank him. Loss by loss, Berry is almost gone! Losing Berry and this horrific Senior class in one offseason? Quick turnaround.

Yes - his current contract is through the 2025-2026 season. Where’s his extension? It’s not coming if he misses the NCAAs this year. He’s out. There’s a very clear feeling surrounding the hockey program as there was the football program. There’s always a tipping point. Bubba’s was losing five in a row. Berry’s would be missing the NCAAs this year. It’s not one season, like you said, it’s his entire body of work.

I think he is. NCAAs or bust for Berry. Doesn’t matter if he loses again first round, if this team makes the tourney he’s safe. I was confident that was the case with Bubba this past year, I’m confident as well with Berry.

Call it a feeling. Felt this with Bubba and the football program as well this year. The social media spin (for Berry, regular season titles) won’t work anymore. Pattern becomes too obvious to ignore. It’s been too long and it’s beyond obvious it’s not working. Playoffs or we’ll see a new coaching staff next year. Long or short term gratification. We all know what’s best for the program long term. Loss by loss.

This program will never be what it could be or what it once was with this coaching staff. It’s as obvious as it was with the Football program. Needs to be change.

Only two more months with this Senior class!

I cannot wait until we never have to see Schmaltz on the pp again! The countdown is on!

1st day of classes are January 13. Last day to add/drop is January 23.

My guess is Hoskins. His post yesterday didn’t read like a commitment to me.

Hoskins & Walker or someone else? Lewis?