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And the player on the ice for both of them? Pattyn, sorry, general I do like you, but you're not cut out for these scenaros. Stick to PK.

Poolman is going to be scary good. Paul is great and very talented too but it took him a little time to transition to college level last year. Not so much for Poolman. 2 goals already for a freshie d-man on the year? Holy buckets. The opposition should be afraid very afraid. No matter what happens this year, we're going to look back at this d-core years down the road and see how spoiled we are. It's great to see the d chip in offensively every night.

The fans deserve a better outcome., Attendance was great on opening night and they laid an egg. I've been going to game my entire life and lost interest around the second period and had to start eating/drinking and socializing because it was so bad. Couldn't watch any longer.

Just keep the same personnel we had in springs, unless injury then Murphy gets a shot. Keep rotating Keaton, Mattson or whomever. Gage and Stetcher stay put for now with their play. Gage - Please quit taking penalties every game. Parks - You played well in Springs. Now let's get some goals. It's time. Overall D - Tighten up for this series on the backend. Forwards - continue to make small passes and plays. Keep crashing the net. Get pucks on net. Let's go!

It comes down to IT infrastructure. And don't give me that crap web feeds don't work. I have had NHL game center for four years now. No issues. Standardize the equipment accross the NCHC. Problem solved.

He is with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Evidently, he did not have a good trainning camp and hasn't played much.

You guys realize if they are going to do anything this year, we need production from OD-Parks-Mac ? This might be reading this. You're killing their confidence. ;-)

My last two cents... I know the team did not have an off-day this week after playing the exhibiton game on Sunday. They do have intense business-like practices. Could have we been a little tired from the work week? No excuses with the home opener in the sold out crowd etc. But maybe our guys were feeling a little fatigue? Tonight I can't give them that excuse because they have to play and win no matter what.

Not to through Macmillan under the bus but he has done nothing in the exhibition game and now this game too. Hak needs to challenge him. Is that Mark out there? He sure is looking like his brother Mitch lately on the ice and we don't want that. I want't Chyzk to play with some better players. Split up the senior line. I want Olson in the lineup. I want Sanderson out of the line up. I want the coaches to teach Pogs to have two hands on his stick more. He also fell a ton last night. He's got to be better than that. :-) I want a statement win tonight. They don't need to win 6-1. I want to see compete level and relentless effort with better play in all areas and facets of the game. Zane regroup. You got this. Taylor Swift one said, "Shake it off" ;-)

I just want to see St. Claire and Olson in the line up. Also, I never want to see Mac-Parks-OD as s line again. No more.

I think that some of you are missing the points when it comes to the line up. Trevor Olson, will be in the line up and Sanderson will not be. Olson, is a grinder foward with grit but unlike the million other grinders on our current team now, he can put the puck in the net. In additon, after assessing Pogs skill, once he develops more too, no way he sits out. He's a lot better than Sanderson will ever be. If Chyzk struggles he'll sit some games too, he's going to have to earn his time. I don't see St. Clair sitting unless he goes into a serious poor play slump. He'll be used for PK and he always hustles and goes hard and doesn't help or hurt the team on his shifts. I think Olson sat due to his freshman slip up and the coaches sent hiim a message. This team has potential to do great things, they need to stay focused and if one guy wants to have fun, well, they don't have time for that, especially this year. Asmus looked decent with his physcality. His feet work needs to continue to get better, but he looks like he has some confidence in his game. Poolman for his for college game looked a little rough, but looked better than most freshman d-men in quite sometime, he's only just a freshie. He'll be good. I like his size too. Long reach like Ladue, that's not a bad thing. Wade Murphy, good for him to score a goal even though it was an exhibition game. Hopefullly, that feeling will bring back a lot of confidence. He didn't play too bad. Let's not get ahead of ourselves though, N. Scmaltz made an unreal pass! OD looked better than Macmillan and Parks. Good for him. If OD can continue to play with confidence all year, this team has an extra scoroing threat. That would be nice. Cam Johnson in net, he could be a real good goalie. I watched him in warm ups, his preferred style is stand up, he doesn't good down in the butterfly all the time. I love that! He seems pretty confident in his abilities. Keaton Thompson. Wow! Can this kid fly and make the simple and nice breakout pass. He has unlimted potential. He just keeps getting better. He's going to be scary good come the end of the year. Final statement - Better take notice of this d-core all year. It is the best in the nation and it's going to be a treat to watch all year. We have not had a d-unit like this in over 10+ years. The skill, speed and unique styles of each d-personality is what makes this group so special. We're going to look back at this d-squad and remember how spoiled we were with that makeup for this particular year.

I just want to see some chemistry... about 6 goals from the good guys, some decent plays, don't expect too much, it is early. And finally, no injuries and would love to see the other goaltenders get a period or about 10 mins each.

You could add Chyzk on that list too.

A lot of our success will fall on Pattyn (you know what you're getting there) OD, and Chyzk. We need all three to have their best years, yet and get off on a hot start.

He still has mixed emotions about UND. His time was great and experience...and he is probably more than greatful. However, remember his little brother, David? Yeah, overall, his brother didn't have the best experience at UND. Not UND's fault there, can't control some of the decisions David made at UND, but the bitterneess from Johnny starts there.

CAN WE CLOSE AND DELETE THIS THREAD? ENOUGH!

I don't have any hope for Sanderson. Probably a great kid, not his fault. Johnny Simo will get a chance. He will have to earn it and be patient, but I think that will come. What are everyones thoughts on Murphy? He seemed like a lost puppy last year in college. Does he surprise us this year? I am not getting my hopes up. I wish him well, though.

I think Poolman plays a lot. He's 6'3 has skill and is mature beyond his years. I think Trevor Olson plays a lot too. They will give him a lot of opportunity. He has maturity and a gritty game. Pogs will be giving a shot right away. He needs to prove that he can transiton to this level. It's going to be be an interesting year. Don't hold your breath, just because there are some veteran players on this team that they are going to play. Those players have had their chances. Time for new blood if they don't produce.

Let's start guessing subjective lines. It's time baby!!!

I personally think we should be called the wet bandits. Think home alone :_0

If you want to talk about consisdancency Ryan Duncan was that. Guy is a true example for younger and upcoming Sioux players on what it takes to play at the college level. A great player and very well respected.

That's a good question. I didn't really mind Gage playing up front at times. He added some physicality on the fourth line. We may be too deep with forwards for that to happen this year...

Only if UND had a true leader like Henry Boucha during the times of the NCAA lawsuit against the Univeraity. Oh, wait, we had President Kelly...

I think some of us posters are missing the boat on certain incoming freshman. I would expect Trevor Olson and Johnny Simonson to get a much needed look ealry on, since they are older incoming freshman. Poganski will more than likely have a little first half learning curve. Our X-factors this year will be O'Donnel and Chzyk. They need to make big strides. I thought Gage Ausmus did pretty well last year when he was in the lineup. I like the different elements in his game and what he brings to the team. However, where does he fit? No way Poolman sits out from what I've read on him. Thoughts on Gage?