SiouxTupa
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Almost made Oxbow's head explode with that one
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At Magness earlier this year one of the gals working the info desk tried to tell me how ugly our colors are, and how beautiful their "crimson" is. I just shook my head. MN, BC, and Denver = terrible colors. Harvard's "crimson" is also a much better color.
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What gives me confidence about this team, more than the last couple, is that the bottom two lines are capable of sustained offensive zone time. They're not necessarily there to score, but being able to wear down the other team and generate chances is a huge boost to a team.
Last Sat is a perfect example because that OD-Gaarder-Pogs line didn't generate much on the scoreboard (maybe nothing) but they controlled play for large chunks. I don't think we can say that about the last couple years' teams - probably going back to 10-11.
I LOVE that the seniors are taking a big step forward in consistency. Parks/Mac were always going to be key players for this year's team, and they've always struggled with consistency. Hopefully their run of great play continues.
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I was at both games and I can tell you that this is a much-improved CC team compared to what we saw in October. In the post-game after being swept at Providence, coach Haviland said he was proud of his team's compete level and went on to say that an NHL scout came up to him and said that CC is night and day better than what he saw several weeks back when the Tigers played BC and UNH.
I don't think CC has the skill or depth to beat UND but I hope CC's Friday night win against Omaha as well as pushing a hot Western Michigan team to OT both nights about a month ago-on the road-has gotten their attention.
Cody Bradley and Jaccob Slavin are two guys to keep an eye on. Slavin's been fun to watch and unfortunately for CC fans, he'll probably go pro after his sophomore season.
Interesting note: CC freshman goalie Chase Perry has been platooning with Tyler Marble this season. Perry's dad was a goalie with the Sioux back in the day.
Imagine if they kept Olofsson for at least another year. Then they'd have a couple big time guys on the back end.
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Murph did show up on the score sheet for the U-18 game. He had one assist on, I believe, Parks' goal. Had he not bonked on his breakaway maybe we could see him ease up, but for now, hard work will have to win out. He doesn't seem tenacious enough out there to warrant chances when most are healthy.
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Demko has over commited and his rebound control resulted in both goals, along with penalties.
Rebound control is a big part of it, but it's pretty easy to see that the US defenders aren't clearing the front of the net. It's there for the taking.
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US locker room better have a tough ceiling. Osiecki looks like he's about to explode.
That last call was terrible though. Marbles have to even up sometime, right?
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@UNDmhockey: Hakstol says St Clair and Stecher are in the lineup tonight.
Murphy once again the odd man out.
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I'll say this one last time...last night's game is the way one of these series's games always goes every trip to DU. How can anyone be shocked by the officiating, the loss of composure/discipline by UND and the result.
Now if all 3 things happen again tonight........
Last year I thought UND was clearly the better team in both games, despite losing one. Last night I didn't think so. Hopefully they bring the sharpness tonight.
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I think you just provided us with an excellent nickname option: UND Kamikazes!
I slowly read your reply, thinking it would end with: the UND Kenny Rogers'
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It's an amazingly fun road trip because of that high percentage of LOUD Sioux fans!
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I'll go with O'Donnell Friday.
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Shots in that one mid 1st are 11-1 Miami.Good. I think we want UNO to win in order to keep within striking distance of Miami.
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I'm also surprised to see Murphy out. If injuries and a weak opponent don't get him in, that's probably it for him. Maybe against U-18?
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Spot on. Boy was I wrong pre-season that he may be the odd man out.
Agree, but I really hope he stays for another year or two...selfishly, I'll admit. His goal against Wisconsin on Saturday night was a killer play as well. He's definitely taken a step in confidence in addition to his quickness.
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From my vantage point, this team does a fine job of cycling in the corners. UND has scored a ton of goals this year off board play, including Nick and Jordan's goals last weekend. The difference between it not working and it creating scoring chances is those forwards really moving their feet and out-working the opposing defenders. It's important to have every skater playing hard on the puck, or working to find open ice.
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1. I think most here feel he could have made a jump in production during the 2nd half of last season. That could have translated to some good numbers this year. It's far from a given, however, and he would have had to work hard for it.
2. Was it a better move? That's between him and his agent/drafting team. He'll get more games, but less practice time. The players are typically younger and less physically mature in major juniors.
I feel happy for him that he's contributing, and hope he does make it to the NHL at some point. If it only takes a couple years, like JT Miller, then it was probably a good move.
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I agree with those who said it's strange dressing D as F when we have healthy F scratched. The coaching staff dresses the best players available and, despite the position change for Panz and Poolman, that must not be Murphy. I wish that kid the best, as it seems like his teammates like him.
I'm sure I'm not the only one that's drawn Olson/Frattin comparisons. How awesome would it be to have another line in a couple years that's as dominant as the pony express was? Probably too early for that, but those three freshmen are impressive together.
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Whoa, that would be a nice tourney win for the NCHC. Granted, Union is in a free-fall.WMU leads Union 4-0
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It's good to get some of the top pairing pressure off Nick. Plus, it might spark Luke, who could use a goal.
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I love the color guy constantly complimenting UND! Such a Homer.
Good energy that period, nice pressure at times.
What about DU/UND for best rivalry? Draws more fans, more *ahem* hate.
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soooo we're due then right?
That's my thought!
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You know Dave, UND and St. Cloud also met in the Final Five championship game in 2006 and 2010. In 2010, UND played six games in nine days (three in three) to win that tourney. Maybe one of those games could be the "Most Important Meeting" in one of your future previews.
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Oh man Stoney, you posted that just before I was going to! Pretty hilarious, I'd say.