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I think a more interesting question, assuming Shaw does get the job, is the "coach's kid" effect. I don't think we've ever really had to handle anything like that at UND. Probably the closest situation is Poolman.
Those are always delicate situations, I don't care how good a player the kid is or how good a coach the father is. I think it helps that Shaw won't be the head coach, but it's something to watch.
We're in pretty good shape in that Hayden Shaw will be walking into a situation where there are five really good, proven defensemen ahead of him. But issues of playing time between him and Wolanin, time on the power play at the expense of guys like Thompson or Poolman, or similar issues are sure to surface at some point.
Valid points. Asking a bunch of high end talents (and even the grinders are high end at this level) to accept a role that is different from how it has been for them in the past is difficult in any situation but something UND coaches have excelled at IMO. But father/son would probably increase the level of difficulty at least somewhat.
But if they do hire Shaw, I'm sure they will have considered all the personality and character factors involved.
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Trevor is part of the Angels organization.
Ty played at Shattuck-St. Mary's in 2005-06 and 2006-07.
Tristan is the youngest son.
He also has 2 daughters.
The man could score
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I asked someone plugged in to the Wisco program if Osiecki would be interested in the UND assistant position. I was told no.
Andy Johnson?
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I don't know what kind of NCAA experience gfhockey has, but he wants a Natty real bad.
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Just wonder how many titles we would have won if the stars would have stayed longer
"The stars" are kids we were fortunate to have wear Sioux colors. Some of them stayed for one or two more years than they could have despite having people in their ear telling them that their life-long dream would could true if they would leave for the next level.
And how many Gaarders and Generals left high school and the buddies they grew up playing with so they could play at the next level instead of helping their home high school win a championship?
And why would it matter if "the stars" leave early, when we will replace them with the grinders you want to fill the roster with anyway?
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I'm just tired of the star players I think a team of Gaarders & Generals type players would have better odds of a Championship
A team with Gaarders & Generals is surely a good thing, but it is a whole he!! of a lot different than a team of Gaarders and Generals.
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JS and NS worked well together when they shared the ice, but this might actually help Nick come into his own.
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One thing we know: you can have a brain the size of a pea and know virtually nothing about the game of hockey and still complain endlessly that we have not won a title in X-number of years (or that we may not win one in the future). Understanding what exactly makes a coach effective at any level is more difficult, and I suppose how you analyze that depends on what you want from the game. Everyone involved seems to think Berry is a good coach. How he can manage a major D1 program is still an open question, but the players, at least, have certainly shown their confidence in him.
You have to credit Hakstol for taking on a very difficult challenge that might leave him without a job 12 months from now. He's in a completely different game now--one that is very impatient with a short memory.
And those who wanted him gone are in a good place too.
Next year looks like it may be a very entertaining year. Can't wait.
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To whom do I send the invoice for this service?
Thank Parise you didn't ask, "Who do I send the invoice to?" We would have been right back in the wilderness.
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All innies? Who'd know, other than gfhockey?
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The next assistant should be gfhockey he will be able to see things coming before they even happen?
He's too short to see over the boards. And if he has a growth spurt during middle school, the only hockey knowledge he has to offer is to tell Berry he hasn't won a natty yet.
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Good thing they aren't coached by Blais or Sandelin then, cause those teams just rolled over and puked it up this year.
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Wish the boys would be coached to play a full 60 till t he horn blows
And I'm not asking any questions or saying to fire Hak
It's just a simple wish
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Photos like you find on the inside cover and the first 50 or so pages of Fight On Sioux would really add historic cred you will need to capture the full age spectrum. And the older fans will have the dough to spend on memories they cherish.
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Evers isn't coming in this year because JSchmaltz wants to play another year with his brother.
Gardner isn't coming in this year because Matthews spoke to the coaches and is UND-bound.
And best of all, SPARKY is exercising the Slovakian Exception and returning for another year.
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Sorry if I hijacked the thread. But I won't be surprised if next years team has a better vibe and better work eithic.
I don't think you hijacked the thread. You do bring some fair discussion to this site.
Of course, you've got that gopher odor about you for which there is no cure but exorcism.
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The better Gopher teams are typically the ones where they have a large freshman class. That's why they were so good last year(2013-2014) after losing Schmidt, Alt, Haula, Bjugstad, and Budish the year before. For some reason when the Gophers return most of the team they tend to under perform. It's like they forget how hard they had to work the prior year to get where they did. This past season is a perfect example of this. A large freshman class, especially when some play a prominent role seems to be a nice infusion of not just talent but players who are very motivated to proves themselves. Next years team won't be as talented but they will have a better record and season than last year.
There's some sense to that. Sioux fans have seen in recent years how far hustle and a team-first mentality can get you.
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I don't think anyone said or meant to imply that he's better than those players right now.
But the general consensus from literally everything I've heard is that he's the top NHL prospect in the last decade.
I'll give you good, but better than Spirko?
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Moving to a stronger conference.
That's true, but I'd be shocked to learn that would be the reason any player would choose LSSU over UMinn.
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I would not be shocked if he decided to go the NCAA route. More than likely a one and done but look at Eichel. He is actually talking about (I don't believe it) that he may come back for another year. Not sure what Matthews is looking for, but he will have the opportunity to play against stronger and older players for the most part going the NCAA route.
Maybe, but college provides much more practice time whereas MJ gives them games. The top tier talent guys figure they need less drill and more games. Pretty simplistic view, and I'm talking out of my arse, so we'll see if anyone calls me on it.
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Do DU's assistant coaches qualify for this thread?
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Resigning so he can spend more time with family is one thing, but so he can "focus on his real estate career?"
I guess that career just took a back seat in his life after he began neglecting it in 2008.
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There are a number of names out there that may or may not become future Fighting Sioux. Some are strong possibilities like Mario Lamoureux and others might be pure speculation. This is a good place to keep that stuff in one place.
Some that come to mind:
Mario Lamoureux - 2 goals and 1 assist in 1 Buc Bowl game with Tri-City of the USHL
Darcy Zajac - started off the preseason hot with a hat trick but in 2 regular season games has no goals and 1 assist.
Chay Genoway - is playing D for Vernon of the BCHL and has no points in 3 games.
Michael Forney - currently playing football
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Heard the Blackhawks are pushing hard for Luke Johnson to leave early.
Makes zero sense.
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Because time and time again this coaching staff has shown that it doesn't recruit the stat sheet alone. Sometimes "decent kids" are still available this late in the recruiting winds for reasons other than hockey.
And the kids who are accepted to the three service academies are pretty intensely vetted for character. Not a perfect evaluation system, obviously, but character kids.
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Not true. Even if he goes WHL, he's fooling me.