redwing77 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 hf ottawa prospects review Ben Blood, D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 He's solid and on the same track as Brad Eidsness. Scorned while here and then, when he bolts for the pros, pined after, with fans abounding wishing then current Sioux played more like him (see Smaby, Matt) not sure i get that overall feeling from the fans but i think ben blood is turning into one hell of a defensemen. it take 2 years usually to get it then the seem to blossom their junior year then ready to move on. fienhage is improving every game as well. the future d men are all considered pretty damn good and a couple are top first round nhl good. look forward to that but back to topic.....i like how the d is playing right now. especially this last weekend which was so solid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 not sure i get that overall feeling from the fans but i think ben blood is turning into one hell of a defensemen. it take 2 years usually to get it then the seem to blossom their junior year then ready to move on. fienhage is improving every game as well. the future d men are all considered pretty damn good and a couple are top first round nhl good. I don't know about anyone else but I really like the way that Blood has played this season. Tough, good with the puck, sold defensively, if he can cut down to one less penatly a game it would the only thing I can see him needing to improve... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I agree. I like Chay and all, but my favorite Dman is Blood. He's INCREDIBLY similar to Matt Smaby. Unbelievable. Actually, he's better than Smaby because, though posters have berated his PIMs, by this time, posters were calling for Smaby to be benched. That hasn't happened yet with Blood. And I like Fienhage. The biggest surprise, though, has been Gleason, IMO. I knew he'd be good and all, but I thought Gleason would be the one with extra ice time due to Genoway's injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 I agree. I like Chay and all, but my favorite Dman is Blood. He's INCREDIBLY similar to Matt Smaby. Unbelievable. Actually, he's better than Smaby because, though posters have berated his PIMs, by this time, posters were calling for Smaby to be benched. That hasn't happened yet with Blood. And I like Fienhage. The biggest surprise, though, has been Gleason, IMO. I knew he'd be good and all, but I thought Gleason would be the one with extra ice time due to Genoway's injury. i think the d man that is going end up being a steal for where his nhl club toronto drafted him is macwilliam (7th rd, 188 overall). i think he has the making to be a nice nhl defensemen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 i think the d man that is going end up being a steal for where his nhl club toronto drafted him is macwilliam (7th rd, 188 overall). i think he has the making to be a nice nhl defensemen True, but I've maintained that there have been a surprising number of late round stars that the NHL has found. For example, Brett Hull, Luc Robitaille, Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk, that Hornqvist kid that plays for Nashville, and there are others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 fightingsioux.com hockey page - website looks good with the new makeover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Whistler Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 True, but I've maintained that there have been a surprising number of late round stars that the NHL has found. For example, Brett Hull, Luc Robitaille, Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk, that Hornqvist kid that plays for Nashville, and there are others. Picking the kids at 18 it's pretty hard to know exactly how they're progress. Plus there are obviously some 18 year olds that haven't developed as much as others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Picking the kids at 18 it's pretty hard to know exactly how they're progress. Plus there are obviously some 18 year olds that haven't developed as much as others. Exactly. Look at how many first rounders haven't panned out. Or some did partially and were ran through the wringer for not living up to the hype (See Daigle, Alexandre) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 hf boards sabres prospects review Corey Fienhage, D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 ny islanders hf college prospects Jason Gregoire, LW Sophomore, University of North Dakota Gregoire got his collegiate career off to a great start last year, and has continued playing well into the 2009-10 season. The 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 ny islanders hf college prospects Jason Gregoire, LW Sophomore, University of North Dakota Gregoire got his collegiate career off to a great start last year, and has continued playing well into the 2009-10 season. The 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 hf boards prospects - phoenix 15. (19) Brett Hextall, C, 21 Acquired 6th round, 159th overall, 2008 A small, feisty center for the University of North Dakota, Hextall has never let his size dictate the way he plays the game. Before going down with a leg injury in early January, Hextall had posted a respectable eight goals and four assists in 19 games as well as 66 penalty minutes. At just 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 hf boards prospects - phoenix 15. (19) Brett Hextall, C, 21 Acquired 6th round, 159th overall, 2008 A small, feisty center for the University of North Dakota, Hextall has never let his size dictate the way he plays the game. Before going down with a leg injury in early January, Hextall had posted a respectable eight goals and four assists in 19 games as well as 66 penalty minutes. At just 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 In other words, Hextall is the ideal 6th round draft pick. Potential pro type skill set but has one major flaw (size) to overcome. If Hextall continues like he is, after 4 years, you can guarantee an NHL contract. I think Hextall can make the NHL. If BGSU player Dan Sexton can make the NHL, and he's roughly the same size as Hextall, I think Hextall can make it too. hextall macwilliam will be nhl regulars for not being top round picks. both can flat out play hockey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 hextall macwilliam will be nhl regulars for not being top round picks. both can flat out play hockey I really like the play of Mac and Blood this past weekend. They are quickly becoming the defensman that no one wants to be on the ice when they are. I love defenseman with a mean streak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxporter Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 i don't ever remember hextall beating anybody with speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejm Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I really like the play of Mac and Blood this past weekend. They are quickly becoming the defensman that no one wants to be on the ice when they are. I love defenseman with a mean streak. I still get a little nervous whenever Blood handles the puck in front of our net, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxporter Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I still get a little nervous whenever Blood handles the puck in front of our net, though... copy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I still get a little nervous whenever Blood handles the puck in front of our net, though... Yeah I know they had a few scarey minutes this past weekend as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Whistler Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I still get a little nervous whenever Blood handles the puck in front of our net, though... Not that I disagree with you, but I have to give Blood credit. He uses his size to block out the other guys and he manages to make plays with a body on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 per brad Vandy, Knight honored A pair of Sioux players have been recognized by the WCHA for their big weekends. Chris VandeVelde is the league's offensive player of the week after his six-point weekend in St. Cloud. VandeVelde had a goal and an assist on Friday and a goal and three assists Saturday. He now has eight points in the last three games. Corban Knight is the league's rookie of the week after his four-point weekend against the Huskies. Knight had two assists Friday and a goal and an assist on Saturday. Knight now has six points in the last five games. UND in weekly honors this season Oct. 13 -- Mike Cichy, WCHA rookie of the week Oct. 20 -- Chay Genoway, WCHA defensive player of the week Nov. 10 -- Evan Trupp, WCHA offensive player of the week Dec. 1 -- Danny Kristo, WCHA rookie of the week Jan. 12 -- Jason Gregoire, WCHA offensive player of the week Jan. 12 -- Corban Knight, WCHA rookie of the week Feb. 16 -- Chris VandeVelde, WCHA offensive player of the week Feb. 16 -- Corban Knight, WCHA rookie of the week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Thumbs up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray77 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 per brad Vandy, Knight honored A pair of Sioux players have been recognized by the WCHA for their big weekends. Chris VandeVelde is the league's offensive player of the week after his six-point weekend in St. Cloud. VandeVelde had a goal and an assist on Friday and a goal and three assists Saturday. He now has eight points in the last three games. Corban Knight is the league's rookie of the week after his four-point weekend against the Huskies. Knight had two assists Friday and a goal and an assist on Saturday. Knight now has six points in the last five games. UND in weekly honors this season Oct. 13 -- Mike Cichy, WCHA rookie of the week Oct. 20 -- Chay Genoway, WCHA defensive player of the week Nov. 10 -- Evan Trupp, WCHA offensive player of the week Dec. 1 -- Danny Kristo, WCHA rookie of the week Jan. 12 -- Jason Gregoire, WCHA offensive player of the week Jan. 12 -- Corban Knight, WCHA rookie of the week Feb. 16 -- Chris VandeVelde, WCHA offensive player of the week Feb. 16 -- Corban Knight, WCHA rookie of the week Corban Knight - I like what he's doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejm Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Corban Knight - I like what he's doing! Knight is another of those kids who really lit the lamp in Juniors, only to come to UND and learn how much tougher the WCHA is to play in. I think he scored over a point a game as a rookie in juniors, was named rookie of the year, and was a top-10 scorer in the AJHL. Nice to see him get some quality ice time, and to show his abilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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