MafiaMan Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 now wouldn't that be something if und swept the worst team in the league and next week goes on the road and sweeps the best just to bookend it. They'll need if if they want to hoist the Penrose Cup...St Cloud's season-ending series opponent couldn't be any more tailor-made to their liking. Quote
siouxweet Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 They'll need if if they want to hoist the Penrose Cup...St Cloud's season-ending series opponent couldn't be any more tailor-made to their liking. or their opponent this weekend. scsu is definately in the drivers seat when it comes to their remaining schedule versus und's. Quote
MafiaMan Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 or their opponent this weekend. scsu is definately in the drivers seat when it comes to their remaining schedule versus und's. 2-0 win and 2-1 loss for Miami at Cloud last fall. I'm predicting an Oxford surprise this weekend. Quote
Irish Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 Let's try to look at this objectively: 1) Miami entered the weekend dead last in the NCHC 2) They completely forgot to show up Saturday 3) They are easily the worst team I have seen play D in their own end in years 4) UND looked like a completely different team Saturday vs any other game I have seen them play this year. So I think it was a combo of all the above...but I would like to think that if the players on UND are given the freedom to skate, create and pressure like they did Saturday that we will see more of that type of play moving forward regardless of how Miami played...especially on Saturday. If you have some horses you gotta let 'em run! Couldn't agree more about letting them play. Hopefully this is a sign that Hak will unleash the forewards a bit more. That could be just what we need down the stretch. I also liked the fact we didn't back off like we sometimes do with a lead. I think we'll know after this weekend if the changes are perminent. Quote
jdub27 Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 I thought I was the only one thinking this...nice. Can't make em happy. Edit. I see some of my optimistic friends beat me to it. Kool-aid drinker!! Quote
MafiaMan Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 Kool-aid drinker!! Duckie and bunny! Quote
SiouxTupa Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 I enjoy how Hak gets little to no credit for a win like that because "he loosened the system" or "let them free skate." I'd say it was more a result of the major motivator for the players to right the ship on Saturdays and Miami completely tanking. The Sioux players weren't frustrated and I think were more able to take advantage of their system as intended. Quote
Wilbur Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 Duckie and bunny! I still don't see a loss on the schedule this year with Dean Blais as coach. Maybe a tie early against SCSU. But thats it. 2 Quote
siouxforcefans Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 I still don't see a loss on the schedule this year with Dean Blais as coach. Maybe a tie early against SCSU. But thats it. That's next year's schedule. You're looking ahead too far! 1 Quote
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 I still don't see a loss on the schedule this year with Dean Blais as coach. Maybe a tie early against SCSU. But thats it. No, Dean would've pulled the goalie and then intentionally got kicked out of the game in the 2nd period to put the SCSU game out of reach, we'd be undefeated. 1 Quote
MafiaMan Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 No, Dean would've pulled the goalie and then intentionally got kicked out of the game in the 2nd period, snuck back onto the bench wearing a funny nose, mustache, and black horn-rimmed glasses disguise, and rallies the troops to put the SCSU game out of reach, we'd be undefeated. Fixed your post to be more realistic... 1 Quote
Oxbow6 Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 What amazes me is McKay had a GAA around 1.50 and a save % of around .950 last season. He was just awful this past weekend. I get having a bad game will happen but I heard thru the grapevine at the Ralph that Wilbur was fielding text messages about mid way thru the 2nd period Saturday from the Miami bench if he could suit up! Quote
tnt Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 What amazes me is McKay had a GAA around 1.50 and a save % of around .950 last season. He was just awful this past weekend. I get having a bad game will happen but I heard thru the grapevine at the Ralph that Wilbur was fielding text messages about mid way thru the 2nd period Saturday from the Miami bench if he could suit up! Yeah, confidence is a funny thing. He shared USHL goaltender of the year honors with Zane Gothberg, but he seems to have lost the confidence factor a bit. Quote
Siouxman Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 Yeah, confidence is a funny thing. He shared USHL goaltender of the year honors with Zane Gothberg, but he seems to have lost the confidence factor a bit. Part of it is on their defensemen as well. At least two of the goals came about because Sioux players shot it in right off of Miami defenders sticks. Their defense was pathetic at clearing the puck, protecting the front of the net, and communicating with their goalie. Several times Miami defensemen took their own goalie out of the play. Of course, a couple of times the goalies took themselves out of the play. Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 We seem to be winning some minds over, bigskyvikes. Just look at fightingsioux4life's last post - I read it several times over and have convinced myself that he's almost being positive with some of his comments. Did you really think I was going to complain about a sweep at home? I call them as I see them, good, bad or ugly. Sweeping Miami (regardless of their current record) at home is a big positive with four tough road games coming up. I just hope the momentum carries over. 2 Quote
Frozen4sioux Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 Part of it is on their defensemen as well. At least two of the goals came about because Sioux players shot it in right off of Miami defenders sticks. Their defense was pathetic at clearing the puck, protecting the front of the net, and communicating with their goalie. Several times Miami defensemen took their own goalie out of the play. Of course, a couple of times the goalies took themselves out of the play. You definitely nailed that....the Miami defense just stopped working. The puck handling of the goalie was terrible and may have deflated the D....but confidence and drive are out the window when the D corp gives up Quote
OETKB Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 Since last night, apparently... From my preview: "Miami is a better team than their record indicates, and Ryan McKay can definitely steal a game for the RedHawks. That being said, look for UND to click on the power play early and often and cruise on Saturday after winning a thriller on Friday night. UND 4-3, 5-2." What do I win? Dave Please predict the same thing next week. Quote
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