MafiaMan Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 After doing a little research it appears UNO has a real nice crop of freshman coming in next year....big point totals in the USHL. The are also getting two top MN high school players as well. Besides Walters are they losing any other key players? They could be really good next year. I would predict us and them having some significant battles next year. I can't remember which TV station ran a sports bit on UNO hockey and Dean Blais the other night, but it discussed the two Eden Prairie recruits heading to Omaha next season. Lots of comments about Dean Blais about his coaching style and what he's doing to make the Mavericks a top-notch program. Pretty interesting report - I swear, Dean Blais could probably talk a Twin Cities recruit into coming to play for him in Siberia. Quote
scpa0305 Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 I can't remember which TV station ran a sports bit on UNO hockey and Dean Blais the other night, but it discussed the two Eden Prairie recruits heading to Omaha next season. Lots of comments about Dean Blais about his coaching style and what he's doing to make the Mavericks a top-notch program. Pretty interesting report - I swear, Dean Blais could probably talk a Twin Cities recruit into coming to play for him in Siberia. Yeah, one of those recruits is Snuggaard (sp?).....he's top 2 in the metro. I saw EP play and he is very very good. Quote
scpa0305 Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 I can't remember which TV station ran a sports bit on UNO hockey and Dean Blais the other night, but it discussed the two Eden Prairie recruits heading to Omaha next season. Lots of comments about Dean Blais about his coaching style and what he's doing to make the Mavericks a top-notch program. Pretty interesting report - I swear, Dean Blais could probably talk a Twin Cities recruit into coming to play for him in Siberia. ...and he has Quote
MafiaMan Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 Yeah, one of those recruits is Snuggaard (sp?).....he's top 2 in the metro. I saw EP play and he is very very good. Snuggerud's uncle is Dave Snuggerud, who played for the Gophers in the late 1980's and early 1990's. Quote
MafiaMan Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 How manny nattys blais got ...and boom goes the dynamite. 1 Quote
Goon Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 How manny nattys blais got And almost on cue, there it is... So, we're going to ruin another thread? Quote
MafiaMan Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 Here is a link to the story as seen on TV last night... http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2014/03/04/omaha-ne-recruits-top-mn-boys-high-school-hockey-players/ Quote
UND-RedSox fan Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 Hasn't Blais called the incoming class next year at Omaha the best he has had there? They could be really good next year with the only loss being Walters (if Archibald sticks around for his senior year). If they can get goaltending (huge if) they might be the favorites next year. We will be good. Gothberg will only get better. We lose Simpson but the d-corps could still be better next year with the freshman having an entire year under their belt and Poolman coming in as another possible USHL defenseman of the year. I like Rodwell, but we are not losing anything at forward that we can't replace (if Grimaldi stays which I think he will). Our incoming class is supposed to be good as well. This year has been a fluke for Miami. SCSU will be good again next year. Most of Duluth's best players are sophomores and they will be better next year. Quote
Goon Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 Here is a link to the story as seen on TV last night... http://minnesota.cbs...hockey-players/ I read that story last night, but it's not like UND doesn't have some strong recruiting classes coming in. Shall we say, in the next few seasons as well, especially with Nick Schmaltz coming in next season. While a recruiting class might look good on paper, they don't always translate to the ice. IMHO... Quote
scpa0305 Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 I read that story last night, but it's not like UND doesn't have some strong recruiting classes coming in. Shall we say, in the next few seasons as well, especially with Nick Schmaltz coming in next season. While a recruiting class might look good on paper, they don't always translate to the ice. IMHO... Only time will tell I guess. Just a hunch, but I think they will be good next year. Quote
keikla Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 I read that story last night, but it's not like UND doesn't have some strong recruiting classes coming in. Shall we say, in the next few seasons as well, especially with Nick Schmaltz coming in next season. While a recruiting class might look good on paper, they don't always translate to the ice. IMHO... And sometimes it does translate, but it takes until they are sophomores or juniors. Quote
bigskyvikes Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 And almost on cue, there it is... So, we're going to ruin another thread? Goon...noooooooooo! It has been hilarious how everyone has ignored him! Quote
Goon Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 And sometimes it does translate, but it takes until they are sophomores or juniors. That's why Tambo leaving was so frustrating. Quote
Goon Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Goon...noooooooooo! It has been hilarious how everyone has ignored him! No one sent me the memo. Quote
Goon Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Only time will tell I guess. Just a hunch, but I think they will be good next year. Just a hunch, I think UND is going to be good next year as well. Quote
brianvf Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 I wonder how Tambo is doing? http://whl.ca/stats/show/type/skaters/ls_season/245/ls_team/202 1.27 pts/gm, which leads his team. 33 points in 26 games. His team is ranked 3rd in the Eastern WHL Conference and have clinched a spot in the playoffs. Quote
Wilbur Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 http://whl.ca/stats/...245/ls_team/202 1.27 pts/gm, which leads his team. 33 points in 26 games. His team is ranked 3rd in the Eastern WHL Conference and have clinched a spot in the playoffs. Which leads me to believe UND would beat the Hitmen...... 1 Quote
Goon Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 I wonder how Tambo is doing? He’s played in 26 games he has (16g-17a—33pts). Quote
jk Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 He probably would be a big part of this team, had he stayed. I wouldn't have been at all surprised to see him blossom in the second half. But what's done is done, and everyone has moved on. Quote
siouxforce19 Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 He probably would be a big part of this team, had he stayed. I wouldn't have been at all surprised to see him blossom in the second half. But what's done is done, and everyone has moved on. I've just looked at it as his spot can go to someone who really wants to be here. 2 Quote
scpa0305 Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Wow just read a twitter feed from Bob McKenzie that Eichel is considering decommitting from BU....I like the players in the CHL but this crap pisses me off. I guarantee the kid bolts....Mckenzie is typically on top of his stuff. Quote
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