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My wife is not on this site but wanted to share her observation. Very impressed at how many UND players are always around the net to pick up the garbage (former soccer coach). Before the shortie, she said said we need a shortie, then it happened! No wonder she knows what I am up to.

Jack Kernan what a great choice for the team.

Oops missed the face-off totals - anyone have the stats for the game so far?

I had that problem before - back out, sign out and even back out of browser, then go back into browser and sign back in. It worked for me.

They stick and swarm the net (sweet - to use a term that one of my kids like to use). The players seem not to be afraid to go to the net. And they recover so fast when transitioning.

Very interesting how the young players can use the opposing players sticks. They even bounce the puck off the opponents sticks when hemmed in, and then break past the opponent to continue toward the goal or make a pass.

Great to see those young players walk right through defenders, taking the puck and shooting on net for a goal.

Great to see those young players walk right through defenders, taking the puck and shooting on net for a goal.

North Dakota ranks #1 in honey-production within the United States.

My favorite moment from the last National Championship game that UND won was the bizarre goal where the goalie's clearance deflected off Brock Boeser's rear end, and he immediately capitalized by burying the puck into the net. This unforgettable college memory serves as a great backdrop for the news that Boeser is reportedly finalizing a massive seven-year contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks, valued at approximately $50 million. It's clear that this commitment is driven not just by money, but by the fact that he's a player who genuinely loves the culture in Vancouver.

Was this the shot off a face-off and three players touched the puck or was it 4 players touched the puck.

Eli's extended absence until Christmas, this recovery period presents significant opportunities for development. His physical rehabilitation can be used to achieve specialized cross-training benefits: If the injury is lower body, he can use the time to focus on developing upper body strength while simultaneously managing lower body rehab. Conversely, an upper body issue allows for dedicated work on lower body strength and conditioning concurrently with the upper body's recovery. This downtime is also crucial for mental and tactical skill acquisition: He will have a valuable opportunity to study game film and observe practice sessions to learn the team's strategies, plays, and the coaches' specific expectations. Watching games from a detached perspective can provide extensive time for game-flow analysis and deeper understanding of his position and team dynamics. If Eli approaches this recovery period as a "rainbow of opportunity" — a chance for targeted, specialized development — he is likely to return to the sport with a notably enhanced and integrated skillset. In the long run this could be helpful for him as a UND recruit.

The first games I went to at UND, the goalie wore a face hugging type of mask. That early goaltender face-mask was, I believe a fiberglass shell, directly molded to the face. The absence of a cage and likely minimal eye protection created a high-risk environment for significant eye injuries from direct impact.

Thank you

I was disappointed to have missed the game. Could you tell me if many of the backup players got a chance to play? I'm also curious about how the field goal and extra-point kicking went.

Yes! I really miss being on the sideline and working with the squads. The game today was wonderful, again thank you for helping me find the game today. I loved the way the team shut-down the other team from scoring.

Thank you all. I want to clarify that the schedule I was referring to is the one with the hotlinks for the video feeds. I still have not heard back from NCHC.tv, and the hotlinks have now disappeared from the schedule entirely. I assume the schedule is still under construction. The attached picture shows the schedule I am referring to.

The 1-0 match was watched, providing an engaging viewing experience. The performance of the University of North Dakota's sophomore goalkeeper was particularly noteworthy for her quality and poise. The decisive goal was a testament to the offensive team's execution, initiated by an impressive diagonal pass that found the scorer in a prime position. However, a critical assessment of the play reveals a strategic lapse in the opposing goalkeeper's positioning. She failed to adequately cover both the near-post angle and the angle of the shot, which was ultimately capitalized upon for the score. Had the goalkeeper's positioning been two steps more forward to her goalie defensive line, she likely would have been able to make the save. Despite the defensive lapse on the scoring play, the match resulted in a victory for the UND squad, a successful outcome for the team.

The issue of inconsistent kicking in football could be mitigated through a more adaptive practice regimen. While the use of kicking tees provides a consistent and controlled environment, it fails to simulate the variable ball placement inherent in live-game situations. To enhance a kicker's performance under pressure, it is crucial to move beyond static practice methods. A more effective approach would involve a training program centered on adaptability. This would entail regular practice with a rotation of different snappers and holders to prepare kickers for a variety of ball placements. The focus of this training would be on adjusting kicking mechanics to locate the ball's sweet spot regardless of its position or angle. Furthermore, a strategic collaboration between the football program's kicking coach and a skills coach from a soccer team could be highly beneficial. This interdisciplinary approach would allow for the fine-tuning of a kicker's mechanics by leveraging specialized knowledge of the biomechanics and technique of kicking a ball under various conditions. While my own coaching days are behind me, such an innovative training model could improve the efficacy and consistency of kicking at any level of competition. This is not an attempt to advise coaches on their profession, as they are experts in their field. Instead, it's an idea presented for consideration.

Thank you.

That would be great - thank you. Stuck in Arizona, likely for the rest of my life.

A month-long review of the NCHCTV broadcast schedule has revealed a notable absence of scheduled games for the University of North Dakota's hockey team, including the upcoming matchup against Manitoba. This observation, coupled with an unsuccessful attempts to contact the network directly via phone and email for clarification, has led me to concern. Could anyone in the know, please provide information regarding whether UND's games are being distributed through a separate, exclusive broadcast agreement, such as one with Midco, for the current season?

Miss Robbie Bina!

For shots on goal what are the predominant characteristics of their attempts, specifically in terms of trajectory, over the bar, skimming the pitch, or are the shots hitting the frame? Has the new manager's system instilled a higher degree of positional discipline and tactical cohesion among the players on the pitch? I really miss watching women's soccer, what is the broadcast distribution for the matches? Are they primarily available through a national network, a regional sports provider, or a dedicated over-the-top streaming service like ESPN+?