schmidtdoggydog Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 Other than the importance of getting four points next weekend, what are some thoughts about the series? As for lines, it would seem logical that Bochenski and Parise would be paired up again, but the way Bochenski has been playing with Genoway, how likely is it that Blais will keep BB with Fylling and CG? Since it will be a short week of practice for the WJ participants, how likely is that DB will put the three returnees on the same line even though they aren't playing together in Finland? Finally, who do you feel will be sitting for UND? I hope it is a good weekend of hockey, I hope UND gets the sweep, which won't be as easy as many people think, and I hope the Sioux remember some of the comments Fournier has made about the program in recent articles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggler Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 I don't think you have to worry about whether the Sioux players will remember what Fournier did and has said. They will. I'd leave Bucks with Colby and Quinn. We need to start a new thread for the UAA signs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoteauRinkRat Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 The way Blais made it sounds in the postgame on saturday, Bochenski-Genoway-Fylling line will remain together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 I like the idea of splitting Money into a line with Genoway and Fylling. The seem to do well and bring a variety of talent to the ice. I think keeping Murray and Parise makes a lot of sense, as they seemed to have started clicking. Maybe putting Lundbohm or Stafford there too. We need to bag four points in a big way. Not because we're in danger of slipping, but I'm interested in getting the entire team back together and focused on a run into April. Chemistry is important, and I think it's vital to reestablish it across the roster before we move into crucial series in late January and into February. As far as Fatass Fournier, I'm sure the Big Sioux will be running short of fries and gravy by Saturday, so stock up now, folks. And watch your wallets too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoteauRinkRat Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 As far as Fatass Fournier, I'm sure the Big Sioux will be running short of fries and gravy by Saturday, so stock up now, folks. And watch your wallets too. wow, you are butal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodakvindy Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 It should be an interesting series and I don't think the Sioux will take UAA lightly. That said, I hope the guys don't give a rats a$$ about Fournier. He's the college hockey equivalent of Jeff Weaver. He's gone now and we are 14-2-1 against a brutal schedule with a great shot at the MacNaughton Cup and bigger glory. They need to keep their eyes on the prize and not worry about settling some perceived old score with an annoying little brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggler Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 Oh that is just a minor taste of things. Arnason Jr. will be crying like a kid who found out there is no Easter Bunny by saturday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 Some of what Fournier has said in the media can't be sitting too well with the UND coaches and players. I don't think the Sioux will have a problem getting motivated for this series. Fournier has seen to that. If the Seawolves get swept (and I think they will), it'd be interesting to know how Fournier's public comments went over with his teammates. I recall Blais saying on a coaches show earlier this year that the players returning from Finland will probably still be charged up enough to play on Friday. But on Saturday, everything will start to catch up with them. For that reason, I'd be tempted to keep the top three lines together the way they were for the past four games. That way, if Parise, Murray and Stafford are tiring quickly, they won't have to be on the ice much and they won't slow any other lines down. I assume that after the way he played at SCSU, Brandt will get the start in goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 They need to keep their eyes on the prize and not worry about settling some perceived old score with an annoying little brother. I agree. Use Fournier's comments as motivation to give UAA a sound butt kicking? Sure. Focus on getting even with him? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 Another thing that bodes well for us, besides having the rest of our big guns back, is that UAA has been idle since mid-December. We were kind of rusty kicking around Findlay, and I can't imagine eating caribou hooves and walrus lard over the holidays has done much for the UAA team. Moreover, I'm sure Fatty Fournier had his usual spot reserved at MickeyD's quaffing down Happy Meals. That said, this program has always given our best teams fits, and I just hope we approach this series as seriously as we would SCCC, Minnie or Wisco. Hit 'em early, hit 'em hard and send 'em home in a body bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 I'll hold signs this weekend if I can get into the lower bowl. Don't exactly know what the ticket situation is going to be like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggler Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 Tickets are general admision from what I understand. Meaning we have to all wait outside. Me, forecheck and morley have dibs on the seats on the penalty box. So no one better take em or I'll crack their skull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 Hold a turkey drumstick up, and watch Fournier try to climb over the glass. Good times, good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 Tickets are general admision from what I understand. Meaning we have to all wait outside. Me, forecheck and morley have dibs on the seats on the penalty box. So no one better take em or I'll crack their skull. I probably won't get there that early. I just want a seat where I usually sit. Or anwhere in section 108 Rows A-G would work too. I have to firm up plans yet. May be coming with a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggler Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 I think we have an idea here. A fishing rod/hockey stick with a drumstick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 I think we have an idea here. A fishing rod/hockey stick with a drumstick. Won't fly. The REA doesn't want anyone bringing in any food that you didn't buy there. I got lucky last season and they made me throw out my pack of gum and my bottle of water. I propose modifying it to hanging a Big Mac box from the line instead of a drumstick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggler Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 There you go. You've proved yourself useful! Though you could probably find dog toy drumstick or something. Too bad all the brilliant ideas on USCHO got deleted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 Too bad all the brilliant ideas on USCHO got deleted. I'll never figure out how USCHO decides what they allow to be posted and what they delete. It's sort of like trying to figure out a WCHA ref. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 I'll never figure out how USCHO decides what they allow to be posted and what they delete. It's sort of like trying to figure out a WCHA ref. Which thread was it that got deleted or under which thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggler Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 The thread I made to discuss the series. I didn't do anything wrong. They just don't like me for some unknown reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 I'd guess "Drops His Pants" probably reported the thread to the Mods. He's pretty thin skinned and on a quest for other hockey fans to understand the glory that is UAA hockey, which isn't saying much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaneA Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 Redwing: Why don't you students have your regular seats for this series? Is there some quirk in student season tickets related to school being on a break? I think your ticket book doesn't include the Subway Tourney or the playoffs, right? Let's start the signs thread. In addition to the Mickey D's allusions, I think we should use the 80s Theme, especially Saturday night. I'll make the signs that you, the fans, want to see as well as bring back some of the golden oldies from earlier this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoteauRinkRat Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 I still think it is dumb they don't include all the series in the student season tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggler Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 Of course it's dumb. And it also happens to be the the coldest week of the year. GRRR! Gonna freaking nearly die waiting outside. Nothing we can do though, so may as well accept it. Being lied to is par for the course. Playoffs, I can see not being included because that isn't part of UND's season ticket package really, it is the WCHA who is in charge of that. It will be over Spring Break, so many students won't be there anyways. The problem is that we don't get priority on any seats. That is stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoteauRinkRat Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 They should ask the students when they buy their season tickets, if they want the holidays games included, of course they would have to pay more for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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