SiouxForever

It's an odd year. Riders take the title. See 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013

We got Pogo, Olson and Poolman this year. I think we'll be okay on some guys that can score, play gritty and stir it up.

I think it's imprortant to note not all this committs will don the green and white. Not to be negative. Some guys are really struggling.

And I am going to disagree with you on the offense part. Drake should have way more goals. He earns every goal he gets, but he should burry a few more. When Jason was a junior, he'd damn near go end to end. It was pretty impressive.

Idk. Jason was one the of the best two-way forwards UND has had since Travis Zajac. His pro career just didn't pan out. Pretty solid stats at UND -- http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=99059

He's similar to Jason Gregoire and he had more points in his years at UND. Drake should stay. His college career will be his greatest experience.

Jordan Scmaltz looks awful tonight. Not a good game.

Nice two point game by N. Schmatlz. Be nice if he can pop a few in too. He's the best playmaker we've had in years. Just wait until next year when we bring in some true scorers.

You can get faster, John Taversas proved it. LJ needs to get in touch with Gary Roberts JTs trainer.

Wisco is getting recruits at the moment? Should be breaking news.

You know what, if our forwards would go to the net more and position themselves better they'd score more. How many rebound goals do we generaate or deflect? Not s lot. This area needs to improve. We have to work too hard to score.

I hoow not. Olson is a banger and has 3 goals. Simo can win face offs and has a goose eggs for goals. I'd stick with Olson. He belongs in our line up. We are harder to play against with him in it. Fact.

Idk. We have four consistent lines, which is good, but our small, little plays and transitions on the ice hasn't inproved. Our best game of the year I saw and in person too was Friday night against Miami. We got the D involved in the offensive zone and made great little plays for a full 60. I think 27 and 8 need to get hot soon. Be nice if Jordan S. and Ladue could cash in a on a goal too, to boost their confidence.

Poolman at forward is fine. He did score a goal last night. That would have been a goal in the NHL...horrible goal. Our team roster stays the same unless we give Olson a game in the upcoming weeks. Poolman up front brings a nice presence in size. You're crazy.

Agreed. He'd look like the most egotistical price ever.

I thought the doc. was incredible. It was amazing to see the Soviet's redefine a style of hockey. Off the ice their workouts were extreme, very impressive, probably way ahead of its time. It's funny though, with that advantage they didn't play a gritty game and the Russians still have a tendency to not, which has resulted in big losses imo throughout international play. Still crazy to see USA beat the Russians in that game. Hell, the Russians probably could have won 19 of 20 if they played a 20 game series.

Honestly for this year. If we can get good goaltending and score 3-4 goals for 4 games in a row that's all we need and I like our chances. We lost to Minnesota last year because we didn't score enough and capitalize on their chances. Goaltending was solid that game and throughout the natty tourney.

Our squad can play many didfernt styles and beat any team in the country. It'll come down to the natty tournament and hopefully the boys in green can put together a streak of 4 wins. Side note, how long you think Chyz will be out? He'll be missed. Our team has not been healthy once this year. It continues...

This board is too funny. Some of you people are mental. Sit this guy, sit that one. Bottom line, we were down 2-0 and came back and got the game to overtime. They lost. The team had a good effort and it was a good game. Move on. It's not a one and down scenario yet. Take off your green glasses forget about the #1 seed in the pairwise or being 1 in the conference. It doesn't matter. How many #1s go on to win the Natty? Pump the brakes people and go for a walk or get some exercise in today.

I think it's interesting as we no longer have a nickname, the "let's go sioux" chants with the crowd has become almost non-existant. I remember growing up and going to the new and old ralph and loved joining in on that chant to get the team fired up. Too bad that's regressed....

Don't want to discredit the Eagles, but good win by UND. Pretty impressive UND is playing well without St. Clair, Olson and Stercher. I think we keep Poolman up front when the guys return. He adds a key component this team is missing up front. St. Clair and Olson also bring key elements to the team. Need them in the line up.

Not a true Wild fan but have to comment. :-) I saw this coming prior to the year. A few things that stick out: - How do you not soldify you goalie situation at the start of the year - Why did you sign Vanek? Only the Minnesota faithful wanted this. We've see this time and time again with Minnesota sports. Vanek is going to fizzle like Danny Heatly and get paid his major contract and ride out the two remaining years - You can't buy a team with two/three players. Minnesota fans had this reality distortion mindset that Suter and Parise + the signing of Vanek make they a better team. It doesn't work in the sport of hockey and espcialy in the NHL. You need a team to win the championship. Role players and depth are critical during the playoffs - Why is the team so soft? Is it the Minnesota nice ignornace? Ask around in the league, the Wild have to be one of the easiet teams to play against - Systems and structure. Still to this day, I still don't think Minnesota as a team and culture has a true style or rather identity on how they play and are known for.

How'd Murphy do? Anything?

It sure would be nice if UND could land one of three in regards to Boseur, Mattherw or rmaybe persuade Thacktuk.

Thos who were at or watched the game on TV, how did Evers and Gershich look? In addition, how was Matthew Thacktuk?