Oldguy

15 shots on goal? Are you F'n kidding me? What the HELL, Berry?

One more thought. If this coaching staff wants to claim "hard skill" as an identity, then the team has to play hard consistently. They looked like they thought their god-given graces were going to magically come from the ether tonight.

My take is that, after a supposed "wake up call" last night, the team took a nap tonight. Boring, sloppy hockey by UND. If they can't play any more determined than this, it is going to be an UGLY season.

Schloss says Blake & McLaughlin are "pass first" guys and could give Gaber a boost toward league MVP this year. I certainly look forward to watching that unfold.

...And more Natty's than UND. Time to internalize that and get to the goal next year. Really getting tired of seeing others accomplish what UND should be doing.

I'm going to a nice dinner with the wife and try to forget how weak of a showing this game was.

That performance (with full knowledge that our top defensive pairing were out) did not look like a championship type team. Especially in the first two periods - they just looked flat, and I don't know how you justify that when all the press has been about how special many of the guys think this season is. With Kleven back in next week, and hopefully with a forward group that doesn't look like they are afraid of contact, maybe UND can go on a run. But, after tonight, I don't have a lot of optimism.

Portz is a surprise lately. Has really developed as the season has progressed. Not at the level of Schmaltz or Costantini, but coming on strong.

I thought so too, but in today's herald, it said "Berry indicated Budy will be available next week after skating this week."

When you look at the guys who are out, it's devastating. Trying to put lines together, I'm guessing you drop Costantini down to 3rd line center, and put Budy & Montgomery in on left wing, while maintaining the 4th line as-is. Going to be tough until they start getting some guys back, which is why losing the lead last night really hurts their chances.

I thought ND made some headsy plays to take advantage of rush opportunities last night, and Omaha probably deserved a few more goals. Boys need to be reduce turnovers and get more zone time going tonight or the results may be opposite. A win is a win, but 20 shots is not going to do it normally.

Precisely. When this team is dialed in and ready to go, they are very good. Otherwise....

Driscoll was surprisingly good. Man, has this team been waiting to see that again. After a pretty disappointing 1st period, we saw UND play a more consistent &. solid game for the final two. That is how they have to play. With Sanderson leaving for the Olympics, at least they have some momentum now.

I've heard Brad Berry & Jake B. say that the team was playing pretty much as well last weekend as last night. I have to disagree there. Yesterday, the quickness and accuracy of the passing was night & day vs. last week. Generally, they also took shots when a lane was open, and guys were going to the net harder. Their jump and timeliness forechecking was also much better - last week they were often too late to have an effective forecheck. Now, can this team put together two games in a row?

More "honors" for the team this weekend: First time in 47 games that they blew a lead after 2 periods First time since 2018 that they were swept at home Frankly, this team is amazingly average right now.

All I can say is I watched this game with an old friend that has seen a lot of hockey like me, and we were both flabbergasted by the meltdown in period 3. Dominated most of the stats, except save percentage. Play Helsten tomorrow. The experiment is over with Driscol.

I agree that this was maybe the best U18 Team I have seen, but when the #5 ranked college team gets shut out at home vs. high school kids, you can't just say the other team played well - that is only half the story. This UND team now as a solid reputation for not showing up to a bunch of games. How can they be called a team of "leaders" and be expected to do anything this season if they can't get focused on a regular basis?

That was just plain slow & sloppy. So, now this team has two "honors": 1) First team to lose a "Destination Game" 2) First UND team to lose to the 17 year-olds (and got shut out, too). Not exactly the kind of things for which you want to be remembered.

This was a good road performance. Not very much mojo offensively, but they pulled a "Duluth" tonight, with the shut down, don't break mentality. Held them to 1 goal, and took advantage when the opportunity arose. I like the direction the team is going, but I would like to see more consistent offensive possession.

Heve to give kudos when due. ND, after SUCKING last night, came out and played a stronger defensive game. When they connect on a few passes and turn play north, they are a good damn team.

Good goaltenders are expected to make difficult saves sometimes. Tonight would be a great time, after getting yanked last night.

Can Driscoll ever get above .900?

If they don't ship in someone in place of Jandric for tomorrow, we have no leadership.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that UND does not beat anyone 8-1 this year. So, most lopsided loss of the season? For sure, unless UND has an even worse Friday showing down the road,

Have to say...this team really knows how to SUCK on certain nights. Epic fail guys.