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2025-26 University of North Dakota Hockey Season
brianvf replied to Frozen4sioux's topic in Men's Hockey
Will we see a bat signal this week or are we thinking any new additions will be after the draft now? Schloss and his gang seem to think that UND will stick with 8 D for this year...if so, just need 2 F (and we need to cross our fingers for no long-term D injuries again). -
But he keeps bringing up his Cornell education?
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Laurila and Reschny had good showings at the Combine: https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/und-freshmen-cole-reschny-sam-laurila-top-fitness-categories-at-nhl-combine
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Latest rumors are McKenna to PSU. It's like a different team "rumored" every week. Haha. I still can't picture him going to PSU, where the offensive scheme seems to be to just throw the puck on net from anywhere on the ice.
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Wodon literally can't stop with this argument, he just refuses to back down. What a horrible take. How does he suggest we get better atmosphere at neutral sites? And if he has legit ideas, why haven't they been implemented over the last 15 years?
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Miami hires a GM now too. Bryn setting the example. These other guys have a lot of work to do to catch up to Bryn though.
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That's a lot of new players in one season.
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WHL > OHL > QMJHL
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2025-26 University of North Dakota Hockey Season
brianvf replied to Frozen4sioux's topic in Men's Hockey
Get that kid a Shooter Tutor. -
Not sure if this has been mentioned, but Lindberg will be playing this upcoming season back home in Fargo for the Force before coming to UND in 26/27:
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Nice USA Hockey article on Zellers: https://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1339877
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Complete the 25/26 roster with Kindel & McQueen, then add Bear next season 26/27. There, that was easy.
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I like it. Having a top 5 draft player from both 2026 and 2027 on the roster would definitely put UND back on the map for future blue chippers.
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He stuck his neck out there and got the job.
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About time for another BAT signal. Strike while the iron is hot.
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2025-26 University of North Dakota Hockey Season
brianvf replied to Frozen4sioux's topic in Men's Hockey
I had this same thought when I heard the news this morning. Perhaps he heard some news and realized that he was going to be more of a bottom 6 forward now...he'd rather go back to MTU and be top line. Makes sense for him if that is the case. -
2025-26 University of North Dakota Hockey Season
brianvf replied to Frozen4sioux's topic in Men's Hockey
Jr forward class is looking a bit lean now. Experience level and age will drop, as I'm guessing they'd be adding 2 more FR forwards now...so more than likely bringing in 7 of them. It'll be a young, but talented forward group. I would bet that it'll be an attractive offer to a CHL stud...coming in with a top 6 spot open. In Bryn we trust. Forwards (13): SR - Strinden, James, Rickwood JR - Menghini SO - Swanson, Littler, Croal, Andrew FR - Zellers, Klee, Zakreski, Kernan, Reschny Defense (8): SR - JR - Zmolek, Livanavage, Wiebe SO - Emery, Strathmann, Jubenvill FR - Laurila, Verhoeff Goalies (3): SR - Sandy (RS possibility) JR - Homer SO - FR - Spunar -
Boisvert would have been excellent for a more prominent finisher role next season, but I sure like the pieces that Chyz has put together as a replacement for Boisvert/OMac/Perron. Who scores more goals next season...Reschny or Zellers?
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Fill that last forward spot with another blue chipper and this upcoming season looks like a real fun one. And agreed on Chyz. So many people were talking about what a great hire he would be for this type of role before Jax was hired. And man, he sure has done a lot in just a few weeks...pretty damn impressive. I was never really a "Berry hater", but I really don't think the roster would look anywhere near this good if he would have still been head coach.
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https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/schlossman-how-cole-reschny-and-keaton-verhoeff-could-have-a-zach-parise-like-effect
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Gophers not making any CHL splashes yet. https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-hockey/gophers-an-odd-exception-as-chl-stars-flock-to-ncaa-hockey-powers That might anger some of the MN faithful that like to claim that we're not their biggest rival.
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Agreed. If they think Zmolek is back to 100% and the boys can remain mostly injury-free, then 8D (especially with the 8 we have) should be ok. Regarding McKenna...we'll know if UND is in the mix if they add another forward prior to him making his decision.
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+1 Hope so. I can't see McKenna considering PSU, even if they throw a pile of Pegula money at him.