[Non-UND College Hockey 2022-23]

Now time for und to take advantage. 

[2023 Football Season]

I wonder if Dosch was ever considered for DC.  Almost seems like he will be his boss's mentor.

[UND vs. Clown @ The X - Frozen Faceoff semis GAMEDAY]

What places in Grand Forks have CBS Sports Network?  It's on a specialty package with Midco, which I have at home (and would normally watch there), but I'm feeling festive with St. Patrick's Day, so I'd like to pick a place that you know would have the game on.

[Friday....the Clowns....St. Paul. YES!]

3 minutes ago, Kevin G said:

@Clark17, is there a reason they're not just going with a regulation 85' rink width? (It seems weird that universities can just pick an arbitrary width, like Wisco's 97'.)

I would assume that, in both cases, they are fitting their design into existing constraints.  The Kohl Center is not just a hockey facility.  For Mariucci, it is purely a hockey facility, but they're modifying from an existing footprint.  Have to take into consideration seating, sightlines, etc.  I'm guessing the NCAA has a standard that a hockey ice sheet must conform to with certain dimensions being flexible within a range (like width) and others fixed (like goal crease, etc).

[Friday....the Clowns....St. Paul. YES!]

27 minutes ago, Kevin G said:

I neglected to include our PP% over the last 10 games (it's...not good)

May as well update save % and GAA for the last 10 games as well.  Certainly not 57th nationally.

[Friday....the Clowns....St. Paul. YES!]

9 minutes ago, Kevin G said:

SCSU (22-12-3, PWR 7):

• PK: 76.1% (56th nationally)

UND (18-14-6, PWR 18)

• PP: 27.2% (2nd nationally)

Looks like we need to exploit this big time.

[Time to Boo Berry?]

12 minutes ago, siouxweet said:

Duluth beat us 5 times in 2017.

Yeah, but Sandy…

[Time to Boo Berry?]

21 minutes ago, MafiaMan said:

SCSU is ripe for the picking and Denver will be playing not to get hurt on Saturday.  I’m sayin’ there’s a chance.  

Yup.  I like our draw of St. Cloud.  Better than UMD.  And, what are the chances that Denver beats us five times in a row?

[Friday....the Clowns....St. Paul. YES!]

12 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said:

Gonna be incredible, IMO.

Personally, I am flushed with excitement to see UND come out guns a-blazin' on Friday night.  Get a goal in the first five minutes of the game, and that place will explode.

[Friday....the Clowns....St. Paul. YES!]

59 minutes ago, siouxforce19 said:

Not technically. We’ve gone down there a few times not knowing our NCAA fate. This is just the first time knowing we need to win both games. 

One year we won the third place game, which gave us an at-large berth, IIRC.

[Time to Boo Berry?]

4 minutes ago, siouxkid12 said:

You're cherry picking again. 

NCAA tournament appearances: UND 34 MICH 40

Frozen Four: UND 22 MICH 26

NCAA Championships: UND 8 MICH 9
 

Overall Michigan has been better.

Ok, maybe you've convinced me.  Maybe not.  If being really dominant for a couple of eras with a huge gap between eras is what you like, I definitely see your point.  I am not going to argue that Michigan isn't one of college hockey's top-tier programs.

My approach is to the argument is similar to yours, but slightly more inclusive of other successes.  I also weigh time between titles, championship game appearances,  conference titles (both regular and tournament) as marks of consistent success.

The most puzzling part of your argument, to me, was: "Michigan may not have won an NCAA title but they have been pretty damn consistent since winning theirs."  Let's see.  Since 1998:

National Championships:  UND 2, Michigan 0

National Championship game appearances: UND 4, Michigan 1

Frozen Fours: UND 10, Michigan 7

NCAA appearances: UND 20, Michigan 18

Conference Regular Season titles: UND 10, Michigan 6

Conference Tournament titles: Michigan 8, UND 6

 

Both teams have been very consistent, no doubt.  I still like UND's resume better.  But that's just me.

[Time to Boo Berry?]

In case anyone is interpreting my comments as to the success (or not) of this particular season, thankfully, that jury is still out.  It's been less than spectacular at times (most times, actually), but certain perpetual program goals have not been eliminated yet.  That says something, too.

[Time to Boo Berry?]

2 minutes ago, siouxkid12 said:

being 18-17-2 and losing in the NCHC first round in 18-19 doesn't really "scream" winning season.

Sure, but still interesting to me you'd advocate for Michigan.  Maybe if it were 1956 when Michigan had 6 titles and UND had none (nor even played for one.)

[Time to Boo Berry?]

1 minute ago, siouxkid12 said:

Here is your quote "Historically, stack UND up against literally any other college hockey program, no matter which metric you pick, UND will likely be better". Stop moving the goal post to fit whatever you want it to fit. If we are talking recently, then I'd say Denver and Duluth but HISTORICALLY (like you stated) Michigan and Denver are slightly above us.

I'm saying both HISTORICALLY and RECENTLY, UND is better than Michigan.  RECENTLY, Denver is better than UND.  HISTORICALLY, you could argue either way between UND and Denver.  I'm arguing that HISTORICALLY UND is better because of more consistency throughout time.

[Time to Boo Berry?]

Just now, MafiaMan said:

Well, since Schloss is all about “winning seasons,” Michigan clearly is in the conversation, right?  

Considering they were not on the list he tweeted, that's a hard "NO" in my opinion.  Losing season as recently as 2018-19. 

[Time to Boo Berry?]

2 minutes ago, siouxkid12 said:

Michigan may not have won an NCAA title but they have been pretty damn consistent since winning theirs.

So, since 1998, you'd choose Michigan's success over UND's??  Just trying to see where you're coming from here.

[Time to Boo Berry?]

1 minute ago, siouxkid12 said:

Michigan, Denver are two programs that are better than us.

Because they have more natties?  How would you like a title drought of 35 years (Denver) or 32 years (Michigan)? Not exactly the gold standard of consistency.

[Time to Boo Berry?]

Basically everyone wants it all - winning seasons, home playoff games, conference championships, national championships.  Every year.  While on paper it seems all that should be achievable perpetually, reality doesn't work like paper.  That's what makes sports fun - play the game and see what happens.  Historically, stack UND up against literally any other college hockey program, no matter which metric you pick, UND will likely be better.

[Friday....the Clowns....St. Paul. YES!]

19 hours ago, SiouxFan100 said:

Love the tournament anticipation and excitement. Now do it good!

It's amazing what 5 minutes of inspired play at the end of a playoff game to put a team away can do for you!

[HAWKS VS red cows (GAME THREE)]

23 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

Run it. It's not a powerful as one would guess. 

The one win I was referring to is the NCHC Championship game.

[HAWKS VS red cows (GAME THREE)]

7 minutes ago, UNDMOORHEAD said:

one win against Denver

One win against (presumably) Denver and all is solved.

[2022-23 University of North Dakota Hockey Season]

Just now, The Sicatoka said:

"home hosts". You protect the #1 from those.

Is this a hard rule, or unwritten rule?

[Friday....the Clowns....St. Paul. YES!]

11 minutes ago, siouxfan512 said:

So will it be Heinert and Starman this weekend?

yes

[2022-23 University of North Dakota Hockey Season]

13 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

Whoever is 3 visits Scheels in this scenario

If that is indeed Denver, that would place conference teams as first round opponents.

[2022-23 University of North Dakota Hockey Season]

If UND does pull it off to win the NCHC, which #1 seed is going to be up in arms that they are sent to the state of North Dakota to play the University of North Dakota?  I can't imagine that going over well for any of the current projected #1 seeds.  Probably end up in some sort rule/format change if that were to happen   We seem to be good at being put into situations that demonstrate flaws in the system.  And not just in hockey.