Snake Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 This hockey season more than ever has reaffirmed the case that a hockey team needs four lines to be successful. On the live blog on Saturday night I believe the UND SID said that the fourth line wings (no center, not enough bodies) had only seen one shift the entire third period..... I think someone said it earlier....absolutely need to slow the pace down. Race horse hockey can't happen for long stretches. Heck yes its fun to watch, but you saw at the end of the SCSU Saturday night game.....one gassed hockey team....lucky to get out with two points. How does one slow the pace down when there's another team out there? Physical play? Which takes more of a toll on the body - speed or checking? I think having the extra ~3000 sq. ft. of the olympic surface to cover last weekend didn't do us any favors as well. It will probably be a little tighter and hopefully easier on our thin lineup this weekend on an NHL sheet. Quote
GeauxSioux Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 Boosters today should be pretty entertaining. For those who haven't been before, the food is usually pretty good and the speakers always interesting.. From UNDSports.com... Hear from University of North Dakota coaches at the UND Booster luncheon at noon on Friday in the Ralph Engelstad Arena lobby. Cost is $10 at the door. Speaking this week:Men's hockey coach Dave HakstolMen's basketball coach Brian Jones and student-athlete Mike MathisonSwimming and diving coach Steve Parsons and a student-athleteWisconsin men's hockey coach Mike Eaves. Join the UND Boosters to prepare for the weekend of events. Quote
St. Paul Sioux Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 How does one slow the pace down when there's another team out there? Physical play? Which takes more of a toll on the body - speed or checking? I think having the extra ~3000 sq. ft. of the olympic surface to cover last weekend didn't do us any favors as well. It will probably be a little tighter and hopefully easier on our thin lineup this weekend on an NHL sheet. My thought would be to slow it down with stoppages. Anytime Dell or Eids can they should freeze the puck. get the Knightline 20-30 seconds more of a breather. Quote
Blackheart Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 My thought would be to slow it down with stoppages. Anytime Dell or Eids can they should freeze the puck. get the Knightline 20-30 seconds more of a breather. The other side of that is more faceoffs in the Sioux zone? Quote
St. Paul Sioux Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 The other side of that is more faceoffs in the Sioux zone? Yes there will be more faceoffs in our zone. I trust our top 3 centers, I don't trust Senkbeil or Dickin getting more than 5 shifts tonight :-) Quote
hrkac Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 we are talking about slowing the game down? it's freakin Wisconsin, king of the trap. Quote
GFG Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 we are talking about slowing the game down? it's freakin Wisconsin, king of the trap. This! Quote
Dave Berger Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 Weekend Preview: UND vs. Wisconsin Discuss. Dave Quote
jodcon Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 I don't think anyone is advocating using the tactics that Michigan did against us last year to slow the game to a crawl, but anytime we have the opportunity to take an extra 30 seconds here or there with a frozen puck it would be to our advantage, we need to keep the top 3 lines on the ice as much as possible without burning them out before the stretch run in the third period. If I'm Wisconsin I would push the puck hard at every opportunity and try to win the war of attrition later in the game, it's the right strategy considering our forward shortage. Quote
Let'sGoHawks! Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 Get the lead early on these clowns and they can't use their snore-inducing trap. Quote
St. Paul Sioux Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 I don't think anyone is advocating using the tactics that Michigan did against us last year to slow the game to a crawl, but anytime we have the opportunity to take an extra 30 seconds here or there with a frozen puck it would be to our advantage, we need to keep the top 3 lines on the ice as much as possible without burning them out before the stretch run in the third period. If I'm Wisconsin I would push the puck hard at every opportunity and try to win the war of attrition later in the game, it's the right strategy considering our forward shortage. For the first time in a long time a slow game pace and TV timeouts will be beneficial to the Sioux. Last year TV timeouts would hurt us because of our depth, this year is another story. I will be at the Gopher-Huskies game tonight cheering for the Gopher rejects. Hopefully they don't announce the score during the game as I have it Tivoed. Quote
GFG Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 Alright, according to my guide on TV the UND and Wisconsin game is in HD on FSN+. Whether it's correct or not, I guess people will find out. Quote
LeftyZL Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 According to Brad, Forbort will dress as the 7th defenseman tonight Quote
WiSioux Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 How about we use this as the Friday night game thread??? From Brad's Blog: UND’s lines 29 Brock Nelson–10 Corban Knight–7 Danny Kristo 16 Mark MacMillan–27 Carter Rowney–15 Michael Parks 28 Stephane Pattyn–9 Mario Lamoureux–13 Connor Gaarder 8 Dan Senkbeil–(no center)–14 Taylor Dickin 24 Ben Blood–22 Andrew Panzarella 2 Andrew MacWilliam–5 Nick Mattson 18 Dillon Simpson–20 Joe Gleason 4 Derek Forbort 32 Aaron Dell 31 Brad Eidsness 35 Tate Maris Wisconsin’s lines 16 Joseph LaBate–9 Mark Zengerle–7 Tyler Barnes 8 Matt Paape–23 Derek Lee–25 Michael Mersch 26 Brad Navin–14 Jefferson Dahl–18 Sean Little 21 Brendan Woods–12 Keegan Meuer–20 Ryan Little 27 Frankie Simonelli–6 Justin Schultz 19 Jake McCabe–55 John Ramage 4 Eric Springer–24 Joe Faust 33 Joel Rumpel 30 Landon Peterson Quote
WiSioux Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 Is everyone at the game? It is quiet in here... Quote
siouxforeverbaby Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 Is everyone at the game? It is quiet in here... sorry, I got distracted Quote
WiSioux Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 It will be interesting to see how Forbort does tonight... I'd imagine we do not have many guys on our team that are 100% but it's been awhile since we've seen him. Quote
siouxforeverbaby Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 It will be interesting to see how Forbort does tonight... I'd imagine we do not have many guys on our team that are 100% but it's been awhile since we've seen him. Yeah, hopefully he can not get injured again. I wonder how much time he will actually play tonight? Quote
BigGreyAnt41 Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 So it is on FSN+, but not the HD channel (Comcast 694). It's only showing on channel 13 or 23, which is the same Comcast channel that shows the random BSU, MSU or SCSU games. Quote
WiSioux Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 I really wish the crowd would join in in singing the anthem. I think that is REALLY cool. Quote
WiSioux Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 Sterns and Morrison are the refs tonight Quote
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