AZSIOUX Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 Finally UND plays a team not from Alaska....BU invades The Ralph. Big time East vs West matchup in the world of college hockey Quote
siouxforeverbaby Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 This weekend scares me. I don't have a good reason why...at least not that I can formulate coherently. It may be because BU is always tough, it may be just because its BU. The problems we had last night CAN'T happen this coming weekend. We need to be able to play our game and control the game for 60 minutes both nights...then, we should be fine. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 This weekend scares me. I don't have a good reason why...at least not that I can formulate coherently. It may be because BU is always tough, it may be just because its BU. It's BU...not BC!! We gota chance. Quote
siouxforce19 Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 BU completely disgusts me. I hope we destroy them. Quote
AZSIOUX Posted October 28, 2012 Author Posted October 28, 2012 It's BU...not BC!! We gota chance. Ha, and it's not April... Quote
Goon Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 This weekend scares me. I don't have a good reason why...at least not that I can formulate coherently. It may be because BU is always tough, it may be just because its BU. The problems we had last night CAN'T happen this coming weekend. We need to be able to play our game and control the game for 60 minutes both nights...then, we should be fine. I think UND has more than enough speed to counter the Hockey East teams. Wait till they get their rhythm, they're scary good. I like the current third line Drake, St. Claire and Rocco were wicked fast this past weekend. Quote
as15 Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 If Rocco can start burying more of his chances, he is going to put up monster numbers. Quote
sioux rube Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 If Rocco can start burying more of his chances, he is going to put up monster numbers. I agree. He is really just getting the feel of the college game and when he gets completely adjusted and comfortable watch out. Everytime he gets the puck on his stick I'm on the edge of my seat. Speed kills and he has it. Quote
Hawkster Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 If Rocco can start burying more of his chances, he is going to put up monster numbers. Maybe we could get the rules changed so that we get 1/2 point for hitting the pipe? Seriously though, that is his only weakness. His shots are always close but not quite. Quote
geaux_sioux Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 Maybe we could get the rules changed so that we get 1/2 point for hitting the pipe? Seriously though, that is his only weakness. His shots are always close but not quite. Not exactly a huge sample size for a guy who hasn't played in almost a year. Let the rust come off and sit back and enjoy, he's a once in a decade player. 2 Quote
Wilbur Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 The last time BU came to Grand Forks, UND won the national championship that very season....against albeit BU. I'm all about that happening again. Quote
tnt Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 Not exactly a huge sample size for a guy who hasn't played in almost a year. Let the rust come off and sit back and enjoy, he's a once in a decade player. Exactly, he is averaging the same number of points per game as Kyle Rau and Nick Bjugstad, and he is just getting his feet wet. Besides that, they have played against teams that traditionally play it tight to the vest, and are teams that are tough to play against, much less put up big numbers against. I think the fact that he is getting his chances against them bodes well for us down the line. I like Grimaldi on that line with St. Clair and Caggiula, and think if that line can produce a goal just about every night along with the Knight line and the Rowney line, and the occasional chip in by Chyzyk's, we will be tough to beat. I don't think we'll be giving up over 3 goals very often, so we seem very balanced in that all of those lines should be able to add offense fairly often. Quote
AZSIOUX Posted October 29, 2012 Author Posted October 29, 2012 Rocco is a 50 point player per season however long he stays. He was dynamic this weekend with that speed. This is going to be a fun season watching all this speed! Rocco kristo and Rodwell can flat out fly. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 When Hak moved Rocco w Knight and Kristo late in game and in OT it was a total mismatch with chances all over the place. Reminded me in talent of DOT line to an extent. O'Donnell isn't the answer on that top line. 1 Quote
AZSIOUX Posted October 29, 2012 Author Posted October 29, 2012 I would roll that top line this weekend with Rocco! UND has a nice crop of forwards and I don't think loading up hurts them at all. Those 3 together could be a 150 point line causing nightmares on a weekend basis. Quote
sioux rube Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I would roll that top line this weekend with Rocco! UND has a nice crop of forwards and I don't think loading up hurts them at all. Those 3 together could be a 150 point line causing nightmares on a weekend basis. I totally agree. When they were together in overtime it was a total mismatch with whatever AA had out there. Start em next friday and see what happens. Quote
Let'sGoHawks! Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 Will Hurricane Sandy cause any trouble for BU getting to GF? Quote
AZSIOUX Posted October 29, 2012 Author Posted October 29, 2012 BostonU comes into Grand Forks with a 3-1 record. They also play 1 game @ Denver Dec 29th so 3 tough WCHA road games for BU. vs. Providence *Agganis Arena W, 4-2 at #15 New Hampshire *Durham, N.H. L, 4-1 vs. Massachusetts *Agganis Arena W, 5-2 at Massachusetts * Amherst, Mass. W, 3-2 Quote
siouxforce19 Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 Will Hurricane Sandy cause any trouble for BU getting to GF? There are currently no flights going out of the east coast. I saw on twitter that SCSU's women's hockey team is stuck in Providence until Thursday. So we will see if we actually play this weekend. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 There are currently no flights going out of the east coast. So we will see if we actually play this weekend. That would blow..... Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 From Twitter: Jayson Hajdu@UNDSID 28m @hitzgirl Their plans have not yet been affected and they're hopeful flight schedules will be back on schedule when they leave on Thursday Quote
siouxforeverbaby Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 It's BU...not BC!! We gota chance. I know that we have a chance, but they are 12th in the polls right now. BU is always a tough team. Quote
NOCO SIOUX Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 They better come cause I have a $500 non refundable airplane ticket and tickets to both nights. Quote
Sodbuster Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 This is Monday.....game is Friday.......won't the storm blow past the east coast by then? Quote
bigskyvikes Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 This is Monday.....game is Friday.......won't the storm blow past the east coast by then? The teams don't fly in on Friday, they come earlier for practice..... Quote
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