Oldguy

Biggest surprise for me so far is that Kernan is good enough to play a top 6 role. That bodes very well for the forward group's talent level. They are young, but they certainly passed the eye test and played with speed and tenacity. Weibe looks to be on a whole new level. Really glad he came back.

Watched all of the interviews posted above. The best part, IMO, was when Gibson Homer was asked how good this team is. He said "This team is SO good!" He went on to comment about an abundance of speed. Great news from a junior GT that has played in the NCHC - I would think he knows how to gauge the team.

I'm actually unhappy about the lack of coverage lately. I'm paying for the site purely for UND hockey news, but Schloss has been AWOL lately.

I guess I was thinking it might be best if Littler didn't have to play center. He would probably be more productive as a winger, IMHO.

I'm thinking 3rd line center. Solid get.

https://www.goldstreamgazette.com/sports/langfords-ollie-josephson-heading-to-university-of-north-dakota-8182242 He was at the 2025 World Junior Showcase, so that is a good sign.

Spunar seems like a very good get - one that was unexpected. So totally new set of GT's, and some new veteran forwards. Currently at six portal players on the roster, with 5 of them likely being starters. And, I expect another starting center, at minimum, so likely 1/3 of those who dress on game day will be portal guys. Crazy new era, but I'm finding the offseason very interesting to follow.

Agree, except that the very last play he attempted in a UND jersey is unfortunately stuck in my head forever.

We now have six returning forwards. Somehow need to bring in six from CHL/portal. It's been way too quiet.

The most significant things said all related to... ~Finding the right guys who want to battle for UND and want to be held accountable. ~Getting back to what he has seen work at the college and pro level, which is a dedication to doing things right every day, without a day where that mindset does not exist. This may not exactly be "modern" in terms of what some kids want, but it certainly can be an approach that works, if they truly get the right recruits that will stick around and work hard enough. It blew me away in March when Berry was talking about going light in practice to keep guys fresh. They only play two games a week in college - that would be more valid it they played an 80+ game schedule, but not in the NCAA's.

I'm guessing UND needs to bring in at least two portal centers to fill the giant hole that Berg, Schmaltz, & Boivert are leaving.

So now our returning upperclass forwards are only James, Strinden, & Montgomery. Not good.

That's three of our top 4 "returning" forwards that are now leaving. Crapola.

And, Berry advocated for a nationwide search, which also indicates things may not have been all peace and love with the staff.

Enough failure. Let's get this over with and bring in someone who can ACTUALLY build on the program's great history.