AZSIOUX Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 2 games in Burnaby, British Columbia this weekend. Both games 9pm central start Stay healthy I'm sure we will know on UND injury updates Wednesday. Hope the time off was good for some of the guys who needed it! Anyone from that area going to these games? What type of arena are they playing in? Small barn or one of these schools rinks? I think Princeton is playing both schools as well. Would be nice if Princeton was one if the games so it counts. Are these two games part of that 2 extra game exemption rule every so many years or can you play as many exh games as you like in a season? (Old from dec 8) Great Northwest Showcase article http://www.sfuhockey.com/leagues/newsletter.cfm?clientID=3557&leagueID=9980&page=75890 The British Columbia Thunderbirds are 5-11 and lost to both Alaska schools http://www.gothunderbirds.ca/index.aspx?path=mhockey The Simon Fraser Clan are 10-2 as of now and in first place in their league http://www.sfuhockey.com/leagues/front_pageSFU.cfm?leagueID=9980&clientID=3557&link=SFU Quote
Laker Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 Another source for information: http://www.greatnorthwestshowcase.com Quote
runaroundsioux Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 Will there be radio coverage or game chat? Quote
AZSIOUX Posted December 31, 2013 Author Posted December 31, 2013 2:30pm Friday open practice for the fans there. That's pretty cool Quote
siouxfaninseattle Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 2 games in Burnaby, British Columbia this weekend. Both games 9pm central start Stay healthy I'm sure we will know on UND injury updates Wednesday. Hope the time off was good for some of the guys who needed it! Anyone from that area going to these games? What type of arena are they playing in? Small barn or one of these schools rinks? I think Princeton is playing both schools as well. Would be nice if Princeton was one if the games so it counts. Are these two games part of that 2 extra game exemption rule every so many years or can you play as many exh games as you like in a season? (Old from dec 8) Great Northwest Showcase article http://www.sfuhockey...9980&page=75890 The British Columbia Thunderbirds are 5-11 and lost to both Alaska schools http://www.gothunder...px?path=mhockey The Simon Fraser Clan are 10-2 as of now and in first place in their league http://www.sfuhockey...D=3557&link=SFU I am going with a buddy that is a UND grad and lives in Seattle. We are only going to the Sioux games so we won't see Princeton play. The rink looks pretty small - capacity about 2,000. I hope they play better than the last time I saw them play in person - the St. Lawrence series! Quote
siouxweet Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 if anyone gets injured in these games, this trip will be considered a disaster. Quote
choyt3 Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 if anyone gets injured in these games, this trip will be considered a disaster. ?? Players can also get hurt in practice. What's your point? Quote
scpa0305 Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 ?? Players can also get hurt in practice. What's your point? Very true. Go up there take care of business (i.e. don't embarrass themselves) and get back home to beat up on CC. Quote
Siouxman Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 I actually think this is a good opportunity for the guys to get it back together and get in some good ice time before it all counts again. Injuries are always a risk, whether in a game, in practice, riding a moped, or doing the lawn mower toss. 1 Quote
siouxweet Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 ?? Players can also get hurt in practice. What's your point? not a fan of games that don't count. 1 Quote
Wilbur Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 Maybe Princeton could just fly to Grand Forks and the two teams play a pair at the Ralph. Quote
AZSIOUX Posted January 1, 2014 Author Posted January 1, 2014 not a fan of games that don't count. Me either mid season. The annual beating of the bison is enough exh for a season. There isn't another sport that does this I can think of besides soccer in a way. Quote
AZSIOUX Posted January 1, 2014 Author Posted January 1, 2014 Maybe Princeton could just fly to Grand Forks and the two teams play a pair at the Ralph. That would be great! I can see the importance of why they are playing up there. I think macmillins and stecher are from that area. Can't remember if there are others?? Can't hurt recruiting wise, just stay healthy! Maybe we will see the third goalie Quote
cberkas Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 That would be great! I can see the importance of why they are playing up there. I think macmillins and stecher are from that area. Can't remember if there are others?? Can't hurt recruiting wise, just stay healthy! Maybe we will see the third goalie I think of this as an opportunity to grow college hockey along with recruiting. I'd like to see something where some college teams from different conferences go to Canada and play a couple of games. Like 4 NCHC teams and 4 WCHA teams. Quote
siouxweet Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 I think of this as an opportunity to grow college hockey along with recruiting. I'd like to see something where some college teams from different conferences go to Canada and play a couple of games. Like 4 NCHC team and 4 WCHA teams. they should make the games count then, instead of scheduling two games that won't amount to a hill of beans come march. AZ is right, the first game against manitoba or whoever is more than enough. this whole team bonding thing is ridiculous, if this team hasn't formed some kind of bond by now it has more troubles than we think. they had a chance to bond against miami, omaha, bu and western mich on the road. Quote
keikla Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 they should make the games count then, instead of scheduling two games that won't amount to a hill of beans come march. AZ is right, the first game against manitoba or whoever is more than enough. this whole team bonding thing is ridiculous, if this team hasn't formed some kind of bond by now it has more troubles than we think. they had a chance to bond against miami, omaha, bu and western mich on the road. If college teams go up to Canada to play each other, I don't think it would garner near as much interest from the surrounding area as playing a local team would. So if the purpose is to expand recruiting and get the name and reputation of college hockey out there, it has to be exhibition against a Canadian team local to the area. Quote
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 Really excited to see this team fully healthy come the CC series, been a while! Quote
Wilbur Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 I'd personally like to see UND play a team from the CHL. Like maybe play Windsor or the Wheat Kings. It would be a pretty competitive hockey game, and gritty as all heck. Heck, hold a little showcase at the Joe in Detroit. Windsor is right there, London near by.... I'm sure you could throw a Michigan school in there and have two days and four games between two NCAA schools and two CHL teams. Quote
keikla Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 I'd personally like to see UND play a team from the CHL. Like maybe play Windsor or the Wheat Kings. It would be a pretty competitive hockey game, and gritty as all heck. Heck, hold a little showcase at the Joe in Detroit. Windsor is right there, London near by.... I'm sure you could throw a Michigan school in there and have two days and four games between two NCAA schools and two CHL teams. Agreed, but I don't think you'll find a CHL team willing to risk it. If they lost to an NCAA team (or two!), they would lose some credibility in touting how much stronger they are at developing players. And considering college players are generally older and more physically mature, there's a decent chance they would lose. Quote
cberkas Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 I'd personally like to see UND play a team from the CHL. Like maybe play Windsor or the Wheat Kings. It would be a pretty competitive hockey game, and gritty as all heck. Heck, hold a little showcase at the Joe in Detroit. Windsor is right there, London near by.... I'm sure you could throw a Michigan school in there and have two days and four games between two NCAA schools and two CHL teams. I like the sound of that. Quote
Sodbuster Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 Agreed, but I don't think you'll find a CHL team willing to risk it. If they lost to an NCAA team (or two!), they would lose some credibility in touting how much stronger they are at developing players. And considering college players are generally older and more physically mature, there's a decent chance they would lose. I like the sound of that. Quote
ScottM Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 Agreed, but I don't think you'll find a CHL team willing to risk it. If they lost to an NCAA team (or two!), they would lose some credibility in touting how much stronger they are at developing players. And considering college players are generally older and more physically mature, there's a decent chance they would lose. Not to mention the bedwetting boosters of "amateurism" at the NC$$ might have a problem with a college team playing "pros". Quote
Redneksioux Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 Not to mention the bedwetting boosters of "amateurism" at the NC$$ might have a problem with a college team playing "pros". So it's ok for Mankato to play a team with some chl players(us world junior team) but it's not ok for a NCAA team to play a real chl team? I'd like to hear how the NCAA would defend that decision. I'd love to see und compete with a chl team or two. Quote
MissSioux85 Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 To those attending the games, the UND Alumni Association is hosting pre-game/post-game parties at the Burnaby Lake Rugby Club -- 3760 Sperling Ave., Burnaby, B.C. Friday social is 9-11pm local time Saturday social is 5-7pm local time Quote
MissSioux85 Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 -Article from The Province Blog NCAA hockey royalty has a nice ring to it. -Tournament preview from Penticton Vees Blog Quote
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