brianvf

Saying we have a chance is easy. The team actually taking advantage of that chance on the ice is an entirely different story. It doesn't seem likely from what we've seen so far. Oh it's sunk in. We're done with the non-conference portion of our schedule and the team is sitting in the middle of the PWR field. Which makes this a very average team...and that lines up with the product we've seen on the ice. There are games remaining that could improve their PWR, but them actually winning those games...let alone going on a run that would make a substantial impact on the PWR... seems highly unlikely unless something dramatically changes.

They still play WMU twice, SCSU twice, DU, CC, and ASU and only have one series each left with UNO, Miami, and UMD. That's 14 games with teams above them in the PWR and 6 games with teams below them in the PWR. That gives them opportunity to move up...if they want it and can take advantage of that. Based on what we've seen so far, it doesn't seem likely. But the opportunity is there.

The other half are still waiting in Pooly's office to be seen for their injuries.

With how the players celebrated after that shootout "win", I'm not sure they think they need a meeting. Best case scenario right here. That would put them at 10-8-1 entering the 2nd half and hopefully get some players back over the break. They have a rough stretch of NCHC games in Jan to mid-Feb (@ ASU, WMU, @SCSU, CC, @DU), so there is PWR and NCHC ground to make up if they want it.

When Karl was added to the staff, I thought he was going to be the heir apparent to the Berry throne. But I'm not sure if Karl would be the best choice to motivate the players...would it just be more of the same that we're seeing now? I know others have mentioned wanting to go outside the UND family, which I'd be fine with if the candidate is right. Just look at Blais. But if they stick with UND pedigree, I think that Matt Smaby could be a contender. He's only 40 and has been named the head coach for US WJAC on top of his USHL coaching. Could be a Carle-like pipeline for the kids that play on that team.

Ha, crap I didn't even hear about MacDonald, only Strinden. This isn't just bad luck...this is some sort of "angered the hockey gods" stuff right here. This team is jinxed.

At the end of the day, it was a deathblow to any PWR hopes.

Yep. Agreed on both. Need a spark...and soon.

What a bad couple weekends in a row. I didn't hear any further mention of Strinden, did anyone? Probably "just a bruise" like Louie and he'll be out until Feb. This is a turd of a team right now. Defensive breakdowns, horrible passing, can't hit the net, and when they do...right into the logo. Now heading to Miami. I wouldn't be shocked by any outcome next weekend.

Man that OMac post at the end of 3rd sure would have been nicer...

Probably. This team is already making history!

Why are they even bothering with the meaningless shootout?

Effin brutal.

3x3 against a team that has been out-hustling us is usually not a good thing.

That post shot was the season in a nutshell right there.

Finally get a forward back and now another gone?

Another guy that had a lengthy goal drought. Keep em coming.

Great touch from OMac to go high blocker when he made it look like he was going across.

OMAC! FINALLY!

On the plus side, 3 sog for UND thru 10min. On pace for 18 on the game!

It's been too long since this team has had a goal that wasn't an "oops" pass attempt from Boisvert.

Off a bad neutral zone turnover.

The dreaded 0-1 score against BSU. Is that all they need again?

I’d say it’s must win. A win tonight puts us at a possible 5-1* over that crucial 6 game stretch as long as they don’t lay a turd against Miami next weekend. Miami will be the worst team they’ve faced all season. *ot “win” vs RMU

Croal finally back. Those top two lines would look better if OMac and Schmaltz were swapped.