InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 From what ive seen the last 2 seasons half the NCAA players might do that. Since it seems like now the thing to do is lay on the ice and act hurt to draw a penalty Unfortunately true Quote
Blackheart Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 GF Herald online chat had no updates on Nick Schmaltz's condition...guess we will have to wait and see if he's in uniform on Friday. Quote
keikla Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 From what ive seen the last 2 seasons half the NCAA players might do that. Since it seems like now the thing to do is lay on the ice and act hurt to draw a penalty I don't think the Europe leagues have as big of a problem with that. I saw Robbie Earl play in Salzburg, and he didn't dive once. He was practically captain of the diving team at Wisconsin! Quote
MissSioux85 Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 NCHC All-Conference Teams were announced 1st Team Zane MacIntyre Mark MacMillan2nd Team Drake Caggiula Jordan SchmaltzAll-Rookie Team Nick Schmaltz Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 When do they announce MVP of the league? I think Zano has got it in the bag!! Quote
keikla Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 When do they announce MVP of the league? I think Zano has got it in the bag!! Major awards are usually Thursday at the Frozen Faceoff. I think they have an event thing for athletes and coaches. Quote
southpaw Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Major awards are usually Thursday at the Frozen Faceoff. I think they have an event thing for athletes and coaches. There is the award ceremony at Muse in Minneapolis. It is open to the public, however people have to get tickets. It's that Thursday before the games and is a pretty nice ceremony with some of the greatest videos ever edited 1 Quote
AZSIOUX Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 @SchlossmanGF: Finalists for NCHC coach of the year: Dave Hakstol, Dean Blais, Scott Sandelin #northdakota @SchlossmanGF: Other UND finalists: Zane McIntyre (player of year, goalie of year), Mark MacMillan (defensive fwd of year), JSchmaltz (offensive d-man). All per brad http://undhockey.areavoices.com/?p=100126 Quote
UNDBIZ Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 @SchlossmanGF: Finalists for NCHC coach of the year: Dave Hakstol, Dean Blais, Scott Sandelin #northdakota @SchlossmanGF: Other UND finalists: Zane McIntyre (player of year, goalie of year), Mark MacMillan (defensive fwd of year), JSchmaltz (offensive d-man). Coach will probably go to Blais or Sandelin, just because they like to give it to teams that struggled the year prior. Zane and Mark each have a shot, but I've gotta think Laleggia will beat out Schmaltz for offensive d-man. Quote
UNDColorado Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Coach will probably go to Blais or Sandelin, just because they like to give it to teams that struggled the year prior. Zane and Mark each have a shot, but I've gotta think Laleggia will beat out Schmaltz for offensive d-man. Laleggia is a special player, I also have to believe he will get it. Quote
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Coach will probably go to Blais or Sandelin, just because they like to give it to teams that struggled the year prior. Zane and Mark each have a shot, but I've gotta think Laleggia will beat out Schmaltz for offensive d-man. Obviously I'd love for JS to win it but can't say I'd blame them for giving it to LaLeggia. He has 12g-23a compared to Schmaltz' 3g-23a Quote
southpaw Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Obviously I'd love for JS to win it but can't say I'd blame them for giving it to LaLeggia. He has 12g-23a compared to Schmaltz' 3g-23a LaLeggia was on the first team, Schmaltz was not. I'd take that as a sign. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 My picks: Herb Brooks Coach of the YearDean Blais, Omaha Dave Hakstol, North Dakota Scott Sandelin, Minnesota Duluth Player of the Year Jonny Brodzinski, St. Cloud State, Jr., F Joey LaLeggia, Denver, Sr., DZane McIntyre, North Dakota, Jr., G Rookie of the Year Louie Belpedio, Miami, DDanton Heinen, Denver, F Patrick Russell, St. Cloud State, F Goaltender of the Year Kasimir Kaskisuo, Minnesota Duluth, Fr. Ryan Massa, Omaha, Sr.Zane McIntyre, North Dakota, Jr. Forward of the Year Jonny Brodzinski, St. Cloud State, Jr. Austin Czarnik, Miami, Sr.Trevor Moore, Denver, So. Defenseman of the Year Matthew Caito, Miami, Jr.Joey LaLeggia, Denver, Sr. (last year’s winner) Andy Welinski, Minnesota Duluth, Jr. Offensive Defenseman of the Year Ian Brady, Omaha, So.Joey LaLeggia, Denver, Sr. (last year’s winner) Jordan Schmaltz, North Dakota, Jr. Jaccob Slavin, Colorado College, So. Defensive Forward of the Year Austin Czarnik, Miami, Sr. Daniel Doremus, Denver, Sr.Mark MacMillan, North Dakota, Sr. Quote
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 LaLeggia was on the first team, Schmaltz was not. I'd take that as a sign. I have never had any doubt whatsoever that LaLeggia will win it. My picks: Herb Brooks Coach of the YearDean Blais, Omaha Dave Hakstol, North Dakota Scott Sandelin, Minnesota Duluth Player of the Year Jonny Brodzinski, St. Cloud State, Jr., F Joey LaLeggia, Denver, Sr., DZane McIntyre, North Dakota, Jr., G Rookie of the Year Louie Belpedio, Miami, DDanton Heinen, Denver, F Patrick Russell, St. Cloud State, F Goaltender of the Year Kasimir Kaskisuo, Minnesota Duluth, Fr. Ryan Massa, Omaha, Sr.Zane McIntyre, North Dakota, Jr. Forward of the Year Jonny Brodzinski, St. Cloud State, Jr. Austin Czarnik, Miami, Sr.Trevor Moore, Denver, So. Defenseman of the Year Matthew Caito, Miami, Jr.Joey LaLeggia, Denver, Sr. (last year’s winner) Andy Welinski, Minnesota Duluth, Jr. Offensive Defenseman of the Year Ian Brady, Omaha, So.Joey LaLeggia, Denver, Sr. (last year’s winner) Jordan Schmaltz, North Dakota, Jr. Jaccob Slavin, Colorado College, So. Defensive Forward of the Year Austin Czarnik, Miami, Sr. Daniel Doremus, Denver, Sr.Mark MacMillan, North Dakota, Sr. These are all my picks too, can't argue that much with any of them. Quote
iluvdebbies Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Coach of the Year will be Hakstol. I agree. Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Coach of the Year will be Hakstol. His team won not only the toughest league in the country, but one of the toughest top to bottom leagues that college hockey has seen in a very long time. Seems like a no brainer!! Quote
UNDBIZ Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Only reason I say Blais is they love to give it to coaches whose teams made a big improvement from the prior year AND who outperformed preseason expectations. Quote
cberkas Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Only reason I say Blais is they love to give it to coaches whose teams made a big improvement from the prior year and who outperformed preseason expectations. Then Blasi should have been on the list. UND has no back to back losses Omaha and Duluth both do. Quote
stoneySIOUX Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Then Blasi should have been on the list. UND has no back to back losses Omaha and Duluth both do. Regardless of last year, Miami was picked to win the league this preseason. Omaha and UMD both improved and outperformed. All that said, Hak deserves it this year. Quote
siouxforce19 Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Regardless of last year, Miami was picked to win the league this preseason. Omaha and UMD both improved and outperformed. All that said, Hak deserves it this year. Not in the league's pre-season poll. UND was picked to win in the NCHC preseason poll. I think both USCHO writers picked Miami to win though. Quote
SiouxTupa Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 It bugs me to see guys that are clearly offensive defensemen win "Defenseman of the Year." Especially when the NCHC has a category tailor made for them in the "Offensive Defenseman of the Year." Why not give it to the best shut-down d-man or best all-around d-man in the league? I don't think time on ice is tracked in NCAA, so it would be hard to gauge some of these players without really watching the games. The NHL has that issue with the Norris trophy as well, putting way too much stock in defenseman points. When guys like Nick Lidstrom or Zdeno Chara win it, that's one thing, but when Mike Green is a finalist... 1 Quote
Old Time Hockey Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 I think Mac wrapped up defensive forward of the year when he blocked Brodzinskis shot! That play summarized his body of work. 2 Quote
Old Time Hockey Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Only reason I say Blais is they love to give it to coaches whose teams made a big improvement from the prior year AND who outperformed preseason expectations. Coaching in college is much more than just getting the most out of players. Recruiting and maintaining high level players is a huge part of college coaching. I think this is one of Haks strength, albeit he has more tools in his toolbox than most other programs with our facilities and tradition. Were I have been critical of Hak is his ability to win at the Frozen Four (please don't turn this into a fire Hak debate). That said, I believe Hak deserves to win coach of the year based on his body of work throughout the regular season. Quote
iluvdebbies Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Coaching in college is much more than just getting the most out of players. Recruiting and maintaining high level players is a huge part of college coaching. I think this is one of Haks strength, albeit he has more tools in his toolbox than most other programs with our facilities and tradition. Were I have been critical of Hak is his ability to win at the Frozen Four (please don't turn this into a fire Hak debate). That said, I believe Hak deserves to win coach of the year based on his body of work throughout the regular season. FS4l likes this in 3-2-1 1 Quote
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