SiouxScore

I don't know if I'd say they're reluctant it happens especially at the major level. Look at power 6 football recruiting and you see it all the time. If you go about it the right way it isn't gonna hurt recruiting at all. It might be a difficult conversation to have but that is why coaches make the money they do "Hey your performance isn't gonna get you on the field/ice/court here so you can stay and be happy with that or you could look for another option where you have a better chance to play." Heck most coaches now will even help the kid get in touch with other coaches and programs to transfer to.

Definitely wasn't always pretty or well played but bottom line the guys got the result they absolutely had to have this weekend 2 wins. A loss to Anchorage would have been a killer. Gonna have to be much better to get a win the next 2 weekends.

Cole Smith

I've seen enough of Donovan to know that he is more than capable of contributing at UND next year. He has some similarities to Tufte. I haven't seen enough games of Blaisdell, Pinto, and Rizzo to know their exact game but I saw both Caulfield and Donovan a number of times last winter and if I had to choose who was the better player now it wasn't close Donovan by a mile. He only played 4 USHL games and was playing through an injury. I don't put much stock at all into the AAPG lot of guys didn't look to be playing at full effort and it was definitely an exhibition type game. He is a very good skater, good skill, solid in d-zone, and can play a physical game as well. At the absolute worst he would settle in to a 3rd line role where he is checking the other teams top line most of the time. He is gonna have huge numbers in high school again this year and will probably be a 2nd round pick those are the types of guys you bring in right away.

No just speculation based on Schlossman's tweet.

Kiersted

This isn't a timing issue Donovan should be coming in next fall and if the coaching staff is trying to push him back then they are just stupid. He is one of the recruits I am most excited about he is gonna be a good one. I'd have him right up at the top of the list with Halliday and Rizzo as far as our forward prospects go. If you need to make room off the current roster then you figure out a way to make room.

That would be a very big loss. I don't really remember Ryder ever having any references to UND on his Twitter except for his commitment tweet which is still there. Donovan is a guy should come in next year. He has a similar game to Austin Poganski but a better skater and a little more skill.

Mismash

Absolutely pathetic. Beat to every loose puck and completely outworked in the 3rd with the game on the line because nobody on this team can finish a chance. Have to start taking advantage of chances when you get them because you are only gonna get so many at this level. Results are what matter and in the end it is another bad loss to a bad team. These are the types of games that haunt you come March.

Hain

Didn't get to watch either one this weekend but from following online it seemed like the guys played pretty well but the couldn't convert on opportunities again. That has to get better or no matter how well the guys play there will continue to be games like tonight where you drop one you shouldn't here and there.

Poolman

Gardner

Not near as crisp as last night but got the win. Really have to figure out a way to finish better we must've had at least 5 chances inside the circles this weekend with a wide open net and either whiffed, shot it back into the goalie, hit the post, or something else to prevent a goal. JBD really has a nice wrister and should definitely be on the top PP with Poolman going forward. Makes much better decisions than Bast on when to take the shot and gets more shots through.

Solid performance throughout the lineup tonight. Really showed the balanced depth that this team has when everyone is going. Scheel has really looked sharp his last 3 outings good to see him rewarded with the shutout. Really would like to see Hain consistently in the lineup so hopefully he can get over these nagging injuries pretty quickly.

Good win against a team that should win a lot of games. Thought the depth of the D showed tonight all 6 played pretty well. Kiersted was solid last year in his opportunities but he has taken another step forward this season and really solidified his position. Was nice to have Hain back really like his game. Yon has looked like a new player this year. Points might not be showing up yet but he is so much more impactful when he is on the ice compared to the past. I had seen Senden plenty in high school and Fargo and I expected him to fill a role but he has been even better than I expected. Looks a step or two quicker this season. The 5 on Mismash was a terrible call. Atmosphere looked really fun there but the boards/glass and ice seemed terrible. Ice almost made it feel like an outdoor game and had to really limit some of the playmaking opportunities.

Got the win against a pretty solid team and that is exactly what was needed no matter how it got done.

I'd trade some of Mankato's players for ours. Not the entire rosters. I'd trade at least one of our coaches to get one of Mankato's.

Was surprised Hain was out of the lineup but after watching the Berry mic'd up thing during intermission I'm thinking he might be hurt. He was in a white jersey while everyone else was green or black. Mankato has good speed and skill throughout and is very opportunistic. Good offensive team but can be taken advantage of in the D Zone at times. Too many defensive miscues from UND tonight. Thome struggled. Scheel came up with some big saves should be in net tomorrow. Better offensively tonight but should've finished with at least a couple more goals with the chances that were there. Powerplay looked alright at times. Much better movement than last weekend. Can't have that play from Gardner. Misses majority of game and hard to replace him. I knew Mankato would be a very solid team and that is one of the biggest reasons I was so disappointed with the way we started the season against Bemidji. It isn't that we can't beat Mankato or Minnesota but those were games I expected to be pretty tough and could be losses. The BSU games were 2 I thought had to be wins and we didn't even get a win out of the series.

Poolman

Former Grand Forks Central goalie Kaleb Johnson. kaleb johnson‏ @kalebjohnson29 I am proud and honored to announce my commitment to play college hockey at The University of North Dakota. Thanks to all my coaches, family, and friends who have helped my childhood dream come true!

A loss and a tie to open the season to say I'm very disappointed is probably an understatement. Not many positives at all to take from this weekend. Very ugly and bad hockey this weekend. Better get to work and get a lot better this week to get ready for a tougher test next weekend against Mankato. Going back to last season and missing the tournament we have heard a pretty consistent line about working harder, making the little plays, very little margin for error, etc. At some point the coaches and players need to just go out there and get the job done. Quit talking about how embarrassed, disappointed, and upset you are and go do something about it! Play with consistent energy, look like you have some sort of structure and special teams gameplan, have a sense of urgency, and play with a little excitement.

Jones

Not a good start to the season at all. After the disappointing season last year I would've thought we would see a team really come out with a ton of energy and urgency trying to make a statement in the season opener but instead we saw many of the same qualities that kept us out of the tournament last year.