Godsmack

My wife and I are actually HAPPY that CC will be on the road for the next several weeks. So frustrating the amount of time and energy spent getting the baby stuff together, driving to and from World Arena, only to watch such inconsistent fundamental play. If it weren’t for this new arena opening, we’d have dropped our season tickets.

Here’s part II of Swami’s DU hockey history series... https://letsgodu.com/2019/11/07/70-years-of-du-hockey-history-part-ii-a-temporary-decline-1970-1994/

Puck Swami is writing an excellent three piece series on the history of DU hockey. I strongly recommend reading it! https://letsgodu.com/2019/10/31/70-years-of-du-hockey-history-the-first-20-years-1949-1969-2/

I heard that DU wanted him to play one more year of juniors before coming to campus but he didn’t want that so he de-committed and Haviland brought him in.

Word has it, Haviland and Wilkie had a big dust up after the bad loss to MSU. Seems like the locker room is toxic.

I don’t know but it was considered a huge “get” for CC. If he’s getting bottom 6 minutes, my guess is, he’s not developing at the rate he’s like but that’s pure speculation on my part simply based on what the article said.

Yet another player leaving the CC program under Haviland’s watch... https://gazette.com/sports/cc-hockey-s-erik-middendorf-listed-among-ushl-transfers-potentially/article_8950810e-005a-11ea-b5a4-2f267435b30e.html?fbclid=IwAR22ONr3Gg8FMUcndkc4kzE1rHkyL4yuHw3d9tb38VilWSSsLZARIvhQBCA

Given it’s been about 15 years since we last swept the Pios at Magness, I’d be thrilled to witness that in person!

“Traditional circle of sticks” -Classic.

Just my two cents, I thought UND played a good game last night. Credit an outmatched (skill level) Tech as for the most part, they carried out what they said they would do prior to the game starting-trap in the neutral zone. Despite that, UND managed to still find ways to get some zone entry and eventually take over some time in the offensive zone, particularly in the second period. That goalie for Tech was good-he totally robbed Cole Smith, I think it was the first period on the PP. All in all, I thought it was an entertaining game, especially since it was still tied down the stretch, giving it some drama. Clutch goal by Kawaguchi too!

CC loses lead with 22 seconds left in regulation and then loses in the OT shootout. Glad I stayed home and watched UND instead.

Hain, Senden, Smith line back together.

Yah, the Lakers had some powerhouse teams back in the day.

How is it that St. Lawrence and Clarkson played each other in a non-conference game tonight??

Not all is lost, I think WWE Smackdown is on Friday nights.

I’m watching the Penn State/Wisconsin game and the atmosphere looks and sounds electric there in Happy Valley. All the fans are wearing white in unison and they’re vocal. I’d love to go out there for a road series against them.

Seems clear to me that the B1G has made hockey second fiddle to football. As long as they continue to do that, I don’t see B1G hockey growing and prospering as much as it potentially could.

Normally these games seem to be settled by one goal. I think Bemidji will be a scrappy opponent but I think UND will prevail by at least 3 goals. 4-1, UND.

Maybe you should listen to Pink Floyd’s The Wall album?

Schlossman reported that every third year in the series with Bemidji, they do a 2-game series at the Ralph. Anyone know why that is? Is it leverage?

A few years ago, when UND played BC at MSG, Dave Starman commented how Jerry York was recruiting bigger, heavier players. Perhaps he might have more success with the smaller, quicker forwards that he had so much success with from 2000-2012?

I’m sure everyone knows I was referring to DU. I had a typo in there!

This pains me to say but DI looks like the most complete team in the conference, if not the country right now.

Does anyone here think that Air Force could be competitive in the WCHA?

That’s gotta suck being that extra skater and sitting there on the bench for the entire game.