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Who should we be cheering for in the Wisco-Ohio St game as far as UND'S pairwise?
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59 minutes ago, UND1981 said:
I went Year 1 and that's it. May not go again unless they move it to the X since TC really sucks for hockey.
I went the first 3 years and said I wasn't going this year. I am still not going and might be in the same boat as UND1981 in that I may not go back unless it's moved to the X.
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9 minutes ago, Snake said:
I wasn't at Scheels Arena, but I was at the Ralph in 2006. It's no question that the Ralph in 2006 was the best atmosphere I had ever been a part of...but what if Holy Cross hadn't happened? From the look of the atmosphere at Scheels arena on TV, even without a significant upset of the gophers that place looked intense.
It's a difficult comparison because a pretty significant component of arena atmosphere depends on what's happening on the ice.
I wasn't at the Scheels regional either but was at the Ralph in 2006. I agree with everyone in that it wasn't the typical Friday/Saturday regular season crowd at the Ralph that weekend. It was electric and the "Let's Go Sioux" chants were unreal before the team even hit the ice for warmups. Holy Cross made that atmosphere unreal all weekend. I remember it like it was yesterday. I was really nervous about Michigan all week and when Holy Cross scored the OT winner and the crowd went crazy my worries went away. I had no doubt we were beating Michigan that night.
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19 minutes ago, Emerald joker said:
They should be able to review a penalty if a guy is hit and he's grabbing his head like he's in pain, that's happened so many times this season. More players seem to be falling down easier to
Unfortunately that is what happens with the 5 minute major and Game Misconduct penalty. Players dive and act hurt to draw majors and it works way too often! I've seen players take way worse hits that deserved majors but if the player gets up quickly and doesn't act like he was shot more often than not it's called a minor. Players are rewarded for diving and acting hurt.
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51 minutes ago, cowboys5xsbs said:
Hakstol took worse teams to the frozen four. I don't buy that for one second.
No doubt about that. I have no doubt Berry was the right choice but I think everything came a little too easy for him even in his first year. He is still learning how to be a head coach and unfortunately this year is a big learning curve. For all the Hak haters out there, there is no doubt in my mind he would have had this team figured out a month or two ago and playing their best hockey now. For those who say Herb Brooks or any other coach couldn't win with this team or would have the same record I totally disagree. This teams failures start at the top and that ultimately means Berry.
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9 hours ago, UNDMOORHEAD said:
I agree, but we beat them without Brock and Jost. And although they aren't what they were a few years ago, they are still better then teams that have beat us.
Jost played and scored twice against BC. Maybe you are thinking of Union which we beat without both.
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32 minutes ago, AJS said:
Poganski is kind of this years team in a nutshell. I too thought he'd be a monster this year. This years team doesn't have a talent problem, it has an underachieving problem from the star players. Starting this year, I thought you had 3 forwards who I'd called established college hockey forwards in Boeser, Poganski and Gardner. Never in my wildest nightmares would I ever think that all 3 would not only improve (even slightly), but really regress. It's stunning the years those 3 have had.
Gardner is the one I would most like people to taper down their expectations. You have to remember that he was brought in to be a four-year third-fourth line center that plays tough and kills penalties while chipping in offensively occasionally. I think even the coaches would agree that he vastly surprised and over-achieved last year. I do think he is better now than what he was recruited to do but don't expect him to become a 20 goal scorer anytime soon. He would fit best as a third line center as opposed to centering a second scoring line with much higher expectations.
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8 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said:
No JJ.............interesting
That makes me a little nervous that his injury is more serious after a week off and he is still out.
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9 minutes ago, SJHovey said:
The other thing to consider about the Frozen Faceoff is, assuming you are fan of college hockey, the possibility of seeing a really excellent championship game. Even if UND is not in the tournament, or the championship game, a UMD-DU final would be excellent, and probably determine the #1 overall seed.
I wish I could agree. Last year 4 of the best teams in the country (and probably the two best at the end Denver and UND) were at the tourney and I thought the quality of the games were poor due to lousy ice conditions and boards. This is what makes the games hard to watch for me. Pucks bouncing over sticks constantly and terrible bounces off the boards.
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2 minutes ago, Siouxperfan7 said:
Awful.
Extremely awful!
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10 minutes ago, ringneck28 said:
I am having a tough time making a decision on going also. One reason may be the inconsistency of the team. The main reason is that the Target center sucks for hockey. They treat fans horribly. I get the whole seat argument, which I do stand by if I pay a higher price to not let people who pay low and want to sneak in. But I don't get how rude the ushers are for once you establish that you are in that section. The ice is always bad, the boards are horrible and the atmosphere is even worse. The place stinks, literally and tournament suffers because of all of the stated.
Unfortunately I totally agree. We are not going this year for the first time since 2005. I think there needs to be a mass email chain started to Josh Fenton and the NCHC to get the tourney moved to the X. I get the reasons why the Target Center was the best option at the time of the creation of the NCHC but now that the X is available it should be a no brainer to make the move. Yes I know the costs would be higher and there are far less hotel/restaurant options but St. Paul is a hockey city and Minneapolis is not. I know I would gladly pay more for tickets and hotel to get back to the X. Let's make it happen!
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So I've seen 1:00 CST and 2:00 CST and someone just told me 10:00? The site shows 12:00 PST which is 2:00 CST. Anyone know for sure the time?
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1 hour ago, OgieOgilthorpe said:
He doesn't bring much other than his physical presence which is hit or miss but he still brings more than simo and Wilkie. I disagree that he gets knocked off the puck easier than anyone else. Simo, Wilkie, JJ and Hoff get knocked off much easier than him. He does get knocked off easier than he should based on his size. But when he's forechecking he's done a pretty decent job at bringing some pop when he wants to. At other times he looks lazy.
Totally disagree especially on JJ. He is possibly our best forechecker at the moment and quite strong on the puck. I just don't see Olson bringing anything to the table.
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20 minutes ago, OgieOgilthorpe said:
Extremely easy question---Wilkie and simo, hands down. Wilkie is a scorer who can't score and simo is a grinder who can't grind because he's 140 lbs.
I'm going to sound like a broken record but please someone tell me what Olson brings to the table? I get it most everyone rags on Wilkie for not scoring but he is starting to create quite a few chances. What is Olson? A grinder who can't grind? He gets knocked off the puck easier than anyone on the team.
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56 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said:
My 2 as well. Wilke has played better lately than Olson. Hoff is a better centerman than Simo and has no problem moving to a wing if needed. I'll have Goon get on the Bat-phone to Berry to let him know what to do.
I third that. After this weekend I think it is quite obvious 10 and 11 are our 13th and 14th forwards although I wouldn't bet on either sitting. I've said it a million times but Olson can't skate at this level. Just look at the difference between him and Gornall and you see why Gornall can make a difference. Skating
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51 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said:
Ok, so you aren't saying because he's not good enough to score, got it. I think he's starting to create that space more and more and that's coming from his effort level. Him hitting pipes and generating chances shows he's close. Could be one of those things where he gets one to go and he builds off that. He's got the talent.
I'm with you in that I like his play recently but with the line he is on tonight I don't see him getting many if any chances unless he is on one of the pp units.
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Just now, Irish said:
Not 6 of them
Exactly. A nice mix of studs and depth not all depth.
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21 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:
Yeah....forgot about him. He should be pretty solid. He reminds me of Shaw, it may take him a year or two to make an impact but should be nice for depth.
That's what scares me. We don't need depth defenseman.
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2 hours ago, scpa0305 said:
C. Poolman, C. Wolanin, H. Shaw, C. Johnson, A. Peski, D. Chartrand, J. Reiger
There's only room for 1 more (obviously assuming Wolanin doesnt leave). Evers and/or Bast should come in. That's a pretty thin D core. On a side note, is Gabe Bast playing junior B hockey? Looks as though he has 0 points in 5 games since joining the Surrey Knights. I really hope that there is a technical glitch on elite prospects.
Isn't Kierstad coming in next year? I thought at this point he is the only guarantee?
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10 hours ago, ChadR said:
It is my hunch that we will never see Gabe Bast in a UND uniform.
If that is the case and the big question mark on whether or not Evers is still in the plans, Berry and company are really going to have to get on their horse and find some solid D recruits for next season.
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2 hours ago, siouxfan512 said:
I could see Poolman turning into a solid player. Casey Johnson is another one, who I would expect to show significant improvement between this year and next year.
I know not the thread to get into this discussion but I don't get why so many have given up on Peski so fast? Yes he had his struggles early in the year but it is unquestioned he is the more talented of him and Casey Johnson in my mind. Casey will never have the foot speed and quickness Peski has. I think Peski has looked much better and more confident in his limited action recently which I give credit to him since it's tough to get your confidence back sitting in the stands and only practicing.
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2 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said:
Or ever lol.
I don't disagree!
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22 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said:
So when Wilkie, Smith and Olson were on the ice together...which they were if remember correctly...did Berry go with 2 wings on one side and one wing on the other side?
I recall Olson playing a couple shifts up the middle. I could be wrong........and I have zero desire to go back and watch the game over to verify that.
I don't recall seeing those three on the ice together but maybe I'm wrong. I think I would have had a heart attack if I saw Olson playing center. You don't typically have your worst skater play center.
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On 1/15/2017 at 7:37 AM, Oxbow6 said:
Really good stuff and I'll add a few thoughts:
-Olson looked good at center on 4th line in limited minutes.
-How Wilkie gets poweplay minutes is a question I'd like answered
-The 3rd line can match up defensively with any opposing line moving forward. Hoff and Bowen were great last night.
-Gersich really was tough to play against last night. Went into the dirty areas to make plays over and over.
-UND has to find a way to get solid shifts after they score. Goal 1 and give up a goal right away. Goal 2 seconds later Miami hits the crossbar.
-Boeser is a 100 foot player right now. That has to change.
-Gardner is the new LJ.
Just an FYI at no time did Olson play center on Saturday night. He was listed that way on the line chart but they mixed and matched forward lines all night with no 4th line center.
2016-2017 College Hockey (Non UND Hockey)
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Nevermind I see the answer in the pairwise thread.