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There are two schools of thought on adjustments- 1. Make adjustments based on what the opposition is giving you 2. Do not make adjustments, keep playing "your game" The best game coaches know how to flex those 2. Hak is still growing in that capability IMO

On my death bed, I will not remember anything related to my athletic fandom of SIoux hockey...wins or not...nattys or not... I want to enjoy the ride every year. When I start not enjoying the ride, it will be due to an inferior on-ice product. Hak has not won the biggest game, but rarely have I thought the product was inferior and not fun to watch- when that happens (as it did at the end of Gino's era)- then it will be time to replace. I might not love Hak's breakout or some of his approach, but I've gotten a lot of enjoyment out of the product he puts on the ice. No Natty does not mean no success to this fan.

Is it about bragging rights? I want to win a title every year too, but I really get entertained by the fact that we have a chance to win every game, are pursuing that title every year, and have something fun to watch on most weekend nights. The journey is better than the destination- just like life... What is one natty win worth in terms of entertainment value? To me personally, it is still one single game- maybe I revel in it for a second day and get to brag about 8 being more than 5, but really, its one game...

Just saying if you're in the conversation to go first overall, you should show it at the WJC

Agree- think about a couple UND players who could really take over a game in college AND in the WJC- two names: Parise and Toews. Playing extremely well at the WJC is the tell as to whether a player can make it happen against the best in the world. Eichell didn't do that. He's a very, very good player...but...

Took Gino 2

I've met him a few times as well- always very nice and considerate

Also remember that Stecher will be back, which bodes well.

That might be the most negative positioning of a post-season performance possible...winning 2 games takes you to the Frozen Four...winning 3 games takes you to the national championship...

you do realize that UMD is ahead of us in the Pairwise, and if this was the NCAA tourney, our win on Sat would be an upset? This team is solid, but not great...yet...we do not have future NHL superstars on this team, but we have good skill and good character. If Jordan Schmaltz starts taking over games, we can go a long way. If he continues to play like the next Brian Lee, we will not go very far...we also really need LJ to start scoring some goals...

The Sioux family is with the Parise family as they go through this journey- my wishes are for peace and comfort to the Parise family. Remember that there is no Fighting Sioux All-American #11 ten years ago without JP Parise- by all accounts, he was a wonderful person- and through my encounters with Zach, he passed on those great traits to his sons(s) God Bless

JScmaltz's offensive upside is undisputed. I don't know how well he'd have held up his end in the d zone against the best players in the world back then- he's still inconsistent there against NCAA competition. I guess it depended on the team composition desired...it's generally smart in that tourney to only go with 2 offensive dmen...you generally want two balanced pairings and a shut down pair

I'll take a couple of those pks if it reinforces that we will not be intimidated or pushed around the rink. It's a long season, and even if you lose a couple games in Dec for being "un disciplined" a hockey team is better when the players stick up physically for themselves and their teammates. Intimidation is powerful juju.

I have no problem with Jewels throwing a punch there, and I have no problem with him going to the box for it. However the DU player should've gone too. Sioux hockey players shall never back down from a physical confrontation.

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DU has. One of the better pp in the nation- need PKU more than pp

Hopefully Osh and ports gave the boys a good pep talk

Maybe they connect, maybe it's nothing serious...who cares...toewser can date pretty Much anyone in Chicago...let's go back to hockey...I don't think there is any debate that famous and talented 26 year old athletes probably do alright with the ladies...

Brock should do 30-30 in the show this year....that should make 3 Sioux in that club this year(Parise and Toews)

We need to get the D scoring goals again, and we really need to improve the power play. 5x5 we are not the most talented bunch this year nor are we the deepest, but we're steady and capable frown the lineup. I think we really need LJ and OD to take their games to the next level. JSchmaltz also needs to step up his play in our zone- lazy does not translate into the Sioux language

The very best will produce in either league. To make the CHL bet, you better be at least 5'10 and be faster and have better hands than any of the kids +/- 3 years from you when you're 16

Major junior is faster and more like the pro game. College is against older, bigger, stronger players. Major junior is a showcase, college is about physical and emotional development...

Are you talking about "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins?

I'm actually worried about Jewels- if he keeps this up, as an undrafted player, he will get offers...losing him would be devastating for next year

Likely us or Mankato up top- don't like the #1 target playing a mediocre WCHA team in Lake State- recipe for bad loss. We won last night despite a couple huge mistakes at the end of the game- hopefully the lesson is learned even without the pain of a loss