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Boys did a lot of standing around that period. A lot.
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Wasn't Alvarez the one who was complaining when Wisco was in the WCHA that he didn't like playing BSU, Mankato, etc because they were D-2 teams in other sports?
I thought I heard/read that somewhere and didn't he also said that he was excited for the Big 10 hockey conference?
That doesn't sound like Alvarez. He just isn't engaged enough in hockey to make that kind of statement unless it was a blanket statement about all sports.
Unless you're a hockey fan at Wisconsin, I suppose you have to feel good about how things have gone under Alvarez. He brought football back to prominence as a coach, and the BB has been very good during his tenure as AD. The hockey, though . . . . And that's a shame.
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For next years class, I'm going to assume Jordan is gone and depending on how he performs the rest of the season LaDue as well. I would think then we bring in Shaw and Evers to replace and Wolanin and Chartrand as depth players replacing Panz and Mattson.
At forward I don't think we will lose anybody to early departures. I think Chicago would like Nick to develop physically for another year especially depending on how long he is out with his injury. This leaves us losing five forwards and replacing them with Gersich and Rowe for sure and probably these three as well (Gardner, Wilkie, Yon) unless we can land Matthews or Boeser.
I just don't see Jordan as being anywhere near ready. But then, I don't know what one more year would do to get him ready for what is going to come at him in his own zone (bigger, faster, seasoned players who will know the book on him).
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I agree although I'm not sure that carries much weight as far as him coming back next year. He certainly has a lot to improve on in his own end but that isn't and never will be his strong suit. In my opinion he needs to get a lot stronger to be NHL ready. Hopefully playing with his brother one more year gets him to come back.
He would get used in the NHL if he went up as he is today.
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Couple take aways: Stecher was our best D this weekend. Luke missed some prime shots, but once he dials in, he's going to be better that I ever expected. Caggs keeps finding ways to make my jaw drop - I yelled so loud on that backhand, that I think I dislodged a tonsil!
I've been waiting for Murphy to connect--he seems so close a times. Has shown good hand but just can't complete the play. When he failed to convert on that clean break to the net last night, I just decided maybe he doesn't have the confidence yet. If he had been patient and held the puck for another split second, he would have had the entire net to shoot at. It's the way its been for him. To turn the corner, I think he needs a couple of goals.
This UND roster is really looking solid with the talent spread among the classes. Just a lot of good hockey players willing to work.
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Friday nights game was a wakeup call for Poolman. He clearly was not ready for that much speed. His misplay led directly to the 2 on 1 on which Miami scored early in the game. Hakstal stated that the team needed some aspects of Mattson's playmaking ability on the offensive side against Miami. To be fair, Poolman was not the only young defenseman that had some issues on Friday night. Thompson and LaDue both had their not so great moments. Miami just brought a whole different game than they were used to seeing.
I found Miami a fun team to watch. Their fans will enjoy some good hockey this year.
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Jordan S is definitely a high-end talent and has been big for us, but watching him so far this year makes me hopeful he will stick around for next year. Nick helps, of course, but he needs to improve in his own zone, IMO.
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6-0 on the road and 4-0 at home. While they haven't exactly played college hockey juggernauts so far, there is no denying the impressive start to Tech's 2014-2015 season.
I think it's great. I can think of only one team I wouldn't want them to beat.
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Anybody else glad we didn't get stuck in the B1G Hockey Conference, at least this year? Talk about overrated from top to bottom.
I have nothing personal against the participating schools, but what blue chip hockey recruit would want to play for Ohio State, Penn State or even Michigan State? Not saying this conference won't be great in the future, but they sure look like crap now.
Granted it's early, but his new conference doesn't seem to be getting all the prized recruits, like I thought they would.
Even for a hockey player hoping to advance his hockey future, there is plenty for a 19 - 20 year-old to like about a big ten campus.
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I think we got spotted one.
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This may seem strange, but I have no problem with getting beat by a good team this time of year if we've been beating so-so teams. As long as they learn.
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I enjoyed that hockey game. Much sooner watch us play a team with a lot of skill, and Miami has that. Should be a good one tonight.
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Miami's got a little higher skill level, at least from their forwards.
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Is MMFF playing in the Toronto system?
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I think it's cute when fans of lesser hockey powers come on board and try to impress UND fans with how good their team is. Kinda like how a little brother wants to impress a big brother or a son trying to make his dad proud of him.
But seriously, if UND plays with a lot of edge throughout, I think we'll have a lot of success..
Be careful not to take a fossilized view of modern college hockey, something that is easy for schools like UND to do. It doesn't much matter now who the powers were in 1987. If Union can walk in and demolish the best of the rest, they are not a lesser power.
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Miami still puts Tomahawks on the wall in the football locker room after big wins. Too bad this is hockey or Miami would have two more Tomahawks going up on Monday.
A lot of high schools do that.
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To this point, UND has played a lot of weaker teams (bottom half of the 59 in D-1). And except for 1 night against Bemidji, its been a series of solid performances, including a road sweep at Madison.
This weekend, we get a top tier opponent for the first time.
Its a good time to see just how good UND is.
You're exactly right. But being able to beat the teams you should beat is easier said than done, especially on the road.
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Some of you guys are worse than the guys that want hak fired. Troll searchn. Sorry burd I am not trying to single u out, I saw most of these posts last night, just too lazy to go digging.
No apologies needed, scpa. If I need to be called out now and then, no harm in doing it.
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Traditional circle of sticks?
I think Wikipedia has it also called a Hammer Salute.
Nice weekend for the boys. I have to say, though, that Blais never would have let that one in tonight.
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You would also think Mattson would be suited for Olympic ice, with his skating ability.
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My impressions from sec. 124 of Kohl.
St. Clair played like he wants the call every night.....and earned it last night. A catalyst of energy just flew around last night when the team needed a change of energy. Impressed. He should be in 2nite.
Zane seemed a bit...off....but maybe from boredom....seemed all uw goals came after long stretches of und domination.
Rumppel....I can't believe he is undrafted..I think he has a future...he kept that close and made some really nice saves.
The kohl center...
I really like coming hear.
It can be a better hockey experience than the Ralph.
The fans were eager to engage some in great conversation. ...some in passionate vocalization of their unhumbled opinion of the opposing squad.
The student section.....my god that is the golden example of what college hockey should be....
The interaction of the sioux fans is awesome throughout the crowd....there's like this special connection ..
Look forward to tonight.
Say hey.. if you see a fat guy in a green 1982 #22 Eades jersey.
Did the student section single out a UND fan? That's always fun.
I moved to Wisconsin in 1992, when they were still playing at the Dane and Old Ralph. I felt that the old Ralph had a more intense atmosphere, but that the Badger crowd had more fun. Both were great college hockey experiences, and when you add in the rivalry, it doesn't get much better. That's partly why I prefer to see close hockey games between these two. Kick the gophers' arse, but I like to see great games with UW.
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I remember seeing the Tech teams from the mid-70s come to GF. Big, fast, and good.
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Pretty early in the season to read into stuff like that. UND was smoked by Bemidji State in game #1, BC is currently sitting at 4-4 which includes an embarrassing loss to UConn, Union just got swept by RPI, and a very young BU team that was awful last season is on fire so far this season. Minnesota looks awfully good, but they give up a ton of shots on goal (at least until last night against Notre Dame) and Michigan Tech looks like it is for real as well. Lots of hockey left to be played - I wouldn't put much stock into just one game early in the season.
I think it's very cool that Tech might be a legit contender.
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I'll never forget that Duncan goal to tie it. The ping off the pipe and in was so loud. Never heard a pipe ring that loud.
I was covering the regional for CHN that weekend and I'll always remember not being able to scream my lungs out when Koz buried the winner in OT. One of my best friends and I celebrated plenty that night in Madtown, however
.... Great memories!!!One of the loudest pipes I've ever heard. With the two goals from his office against Princeton, what a weekend Ryan Duncan had!
NORTH DAKOTA vs. UNO - FRIDAY GAMEDAY
in Men's Hockey
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UNO may not be very good, but they have sure controlled play tonight. Ice is tilted.
If we lose, it won't be because of bad refs.