scpa0305 Posted September 4, 2013 Posted September 4, 2013 Playing center at the next level is hard...even Toews didn't play center much as a frosh. Tambellini and Johnson can get spelled by Mark Mac playing pivot early in the year. I think we're crazy if we split up Rocco and Cags or Mark Mac and Parks To me, Tambellini and Murphy round out those top two lines- Third line has Johnson, OD, and St. Clair written all over it, if OD can get his game back Energy will have Pattyn and Rodwell and then a dog fight for that final winger- Gaarder certainly has heart, and Mitch Mac can skate...Chyzyk has some scoring upside...then there's the new guys... After Simpson and Schmaltz, I don't have a clue at who will play on D two nights per weekend. I think it will be a rotation early. Just a question....but why Rocco and Cags? Quote
The Sicatoka Posted September 4, 2013 Posted September 4, 2013 Another year, another refresher: Getter. Setter. Shooter. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted September 4, 2013 Posted September 4, 2013 I'm looking for true centers on the roster and I'm struggling. MarkMac and Pattyn, sure. But others? Johnson and Chyzyk can but neither has very much NCAA ice time. Caggiula? St. Clair? Rocco? Quote
Wilbur Posted September 4, 2013 Posted September 4, 2013 Rocco centers the first unit, Mark Mac the second, St. Clair the third, Pattyn the fourth. I think Gaarder could fit in there as well, but those four are the guys I think start the season there. I think this team will miss Corban more than they know in the faceoff circle. Man was he lights out. Quote
yzerman19 Posted September 4, 2013 Posted September 4, 2013 Just a question....but why Rocco and Cags? I thought they played well together last year. Cags was definitely at his best with Rocco. Quote
sioux rube Posted September 4, 2013 Posted September 4, 2013 I think the opposite will happen. I think it'll be Thompson rotating in. I know Thompson's the draft pick and all, but Stetcher was d-man of the year in the BCHL, so he's no slouch. I just think Stetcher is more experienced and older, and Thompson really struggled at the end of last season. I still find it hard to believe that Thompson is ready for this level. He must of really improved the last couple years because when I saw him play for the Force he looked lost. He is probably the freshman I am most curious about to see how he does. Quote
AZSIOUX Posted September 5, 2013 Posted September 5, 2013 @SchlossmanGF: Among the NCHC's postseason awards, it will give out defensive forward of the year and offensive defenseman of the year. @SchlossmanGF: Also of note, only coaches and captains voting on postseason awards. Better hope they aren't as petty as those in WCHA women's league. Quote
Goon Posted September 5, 2013 Posted September 5, 2013 @SchlossmanGF: Among the NCHC's postseason awards, it will give out defensive forward of the year and offensive defenseman of the year. @SchlossmanGF: Also of note, only coaches and captains voting on postseason awards. Better hope they aren't as petty as those in WCHA women's league. Yeah, that's a very good point... The Twins were snubbed pretty good and were two of the best players in the league. Quote
tnt Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 I still find it hard to believe that Thompson is ready for this level. He must of really improved the last couple years because when I saw him play for the Force he looked lost. He is probably the freshman I am most curious about to see how he does. When he played against the Sioux at the Ralph last year, he didn't look out of place at all. Quote
scpa0305 Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 Another year, another refresher: Getter. Setter. Shooter. A player can be any combination of these and multiple. I don't mind if there are two scorers on one line...but at least one must be able to dish the pill. Quote
scpa0305 Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 When he played against the Sioux at the Ralph last year, he didn't look out of place at all. Ditto....he'll be pretty raw but is a great player. Monitor is minutes, ease him in, and don't put him in a spot to fail. Give the kid confidence and he'll be an awesome sophomore and junior. Quote
MissSioux85 Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 Via the Official NCHC twitter account Quote
geaux_sioux Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 Via the Official NCHC twitter account I think it's time for some better looking unis. These just don't do it for me. Quote
Sodbuster Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 I think it's time for some better looking unis. These just don't do it for me. I agree, but I guess compared to what we had, it's pretty difficult to measure up. 1 Quote
MoSiouxFan Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 Ditto....he'll be pretty raw but is a great player. Monitor is minutes, ease him in, and don't put him in a spot to fail. Give the kid confidence and he'll be an awesome sophomore and junior. He seems pretty young to be coming in this year. He left high school to go to Ann Arbor after his freshman year and spent two years at Ann Arbor so, if I'm figuring right, agewise he's a high school senior this year. Must be physically mature and talented beyond his years. Quote
AZSIOUX Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 I think it's time for some better looking unis. These just don't do it for me. I agree and probably would be much better if the replica had a number on it. That's not how it works but I think that's the issue for me that makes these just average. The replica jerseys have a empty feel with that gap where the number goes. and yes lets hope they only go with these for a few years Quote
SiouxForever Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 Via the Official NCHC twitter account Green jersey is just flat out ugly. Their green jerseys used to be great. Quote
scpa0305 Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 Green jersey is just flat out ugly. Their green jerseys used to be great. Is that jungle green? Where is out Sioux (Kelly) green? Also, there is definitely something missing in the middle. Quote
MissSioux85 Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 The NCHC online store is up and running - http://nchchockey.teamfanshop.com/COLLEGE_North_Dakota_COLLEGE_Hockey_Gear I'm not a fan of the other North Dakota jerseys they are selling. Quote
Blackheart Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 Green jersey is just flat out ugly. Their green jerseys used to be great. Fugly! Quote
BobIwabuchiFan Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 I'd buy these for a relative I couldn't stand..thats about it...jesus, these things are sad.....I need to go puke. Quote
Irish Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 That green is terrible! Why do we have so much trouble getting a decent green for our jerseys - look at the pea green crap the football team had. Please don't mention the color number - we need someone who isn't colorblind to eyeball the colors on the jerseys. Quoting the number without looking at the jerseys is meaningless. We have had some great jerseys in the past - doesn't anyone look at them before ordering any more? Quote
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