siouxforcefans Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Is it the thought ... "Well, they've been great for us, so we better give them this now, in case they are gone."? I don't buy that. I think it's just because they are great leaders and players. I can't/won't speak for anyone else, but my reaction was based on the idea that they may have told friends "If that money is there after next year, I'm leaving" so those teammates saw this as the last chance to award their friends with a letter. Pure speculation. Doesn't mean squat. But if you wonder where the idea came from, that was my thought. Quote
bigskyvikes Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 There was probably ties when they voted and could not locate the tie break procedures.... Maybe there is no tie breaker, and I'm not saying that every voted player got an A, but maybe the highest number of votes was found on all 4 names? They did say this happened once or twice before on twitter? Quote
Blackheart Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 There was probably ties when they voted and could not locate the tie break procedures....Finally, a good reason to have a shootout. Quote
stoneySIOUX Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 I can't/won't speak for anyone else, but my reaction was based on the idea that they may have told friends "If that money is there after next year, I'm leaving" so those teammates saw this as the last chance to award their friends with a letter. Pure speculation. Doesn't mean squat. But if you wonder where the idea came from, that was my thought. Yeah, I can see that. That being said, that kind of talk doesn't come off being very captain-like, IMO. I hope that wasn't the case. All things aside, I think all of them deserve the recognition. All I those 6 clearly love this program and have put in the time here to get the distinction of going down in history as a player to have worn a letter at UND. All well deserved. Quote
dagies Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Looks like there were actually 3 captains and a couple of assistants back in 85-86. If you want strange, there it is. Berry says in the paper they have a bunch of rookies coming in, and rather than lay the burden of official leadership on 2-3 guys he thought there was value in naming several guys in those official leadership roles to help teach the new guys about Fighting Sioux hockey. The voting apparently was very close among all of these guys, so it seems there's some good logic involved and I like the idea. Quote
Emerald joker Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 You think so? Why's that? Not being sarcastic, I'm actually just curious. Or maybe they all deserve it? Which I think they do. THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Quote
90siouxfan Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Yes to this! Also, I'm not a coach, but I have read from many great coaches that the dump and chase is dictated from the defense! It is a response to what the other team is doing! Stop saying they run the dump and chase too much! Care to share your reading list? I never played and would like to learn more. Quote
stoneySIOUX Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 Shaw officially announced http://www.undsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=13500&ATCLID=210166704 1 Quote
scpa0305 Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 Interesting tidbit... UND has 4 incoming recruits that were in the top 10 in USHL PP goal scoring last year. Quote
Emerald joker Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 Interesting tidbit... UND has 4 incoming recruits that were in the top 10 in USHL PP goal scoring last year. with these recruits and the players we already have, the PP might actually be really good for once! Hopefully this is the year we win a natty because i have a feeling we're going to loose half the team after this next season, we might just have a defence of freshmen and sophmores next season too! Quote
bigskyvikes Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 Care to share your reading list? I never played and would like to learn more. Sure, I will look. It is usually from Goon or Schlossman (sp)? They have quotes from coach's, and my magazine's. Quote
siouxczech29 Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 Interesting tidbit... UND has 4 incoming recruits that were in the top 10 in USHL PP goal scoring last year. Those 4 collectively had 51 PPGs in 221 games. That's 23.1% efficiency 3 Quote
Fetch Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 Can u imagine other teams being terrified to take a penalty against us Quote
brianvf Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 Someone earlier was wondering what number Tomek will be at UND: The starting goalie job is wide open for UND with Zane McIntyre signing with the Boston Bruins after three standout seasons. Tomek will wear McIntyre’s No. 31 this season. He wore No. 30 in juniors last year, but Hrynkiw has that number. “That doesn’t really matter to me,” Tomek said. “The name ‘North Dakota’ on the front of the jersey is more important than the number on the back.” http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/pro-sports/3773597-nhl-draft-incoming-freshman-expected-be-picked-draft Quote
stoneySIOUX Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 Someone earlier was wondering what number Tomek will be at UND: http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/pro-sports/3773597-nhl-draft-incoming-freshman-expected-be-picked-draft I love that quote. Glad he's already embracing what it means to don that jersey. Bring it, Mr. Tomek. We ride you to No. 8, buddy. Quote
bigskyvikes Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 I love that quote. Glad he's already embracing what it means to don that jersey. Bring it, Mr. Tomek. We ride you to No. 8, buddy. I came here to write these same thoughts! Great article about him and he sounds jacked to wear the Sioux jersey! Quote
AZSIOUX Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 @SchlossmanGF: Forward Wade Murphy to leave UND after two seasons, the Herald has learned http://t.co/274Y3Eru9fhttp://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/3776195-und-hockey-wade-murphy-leave-und Quote
SiouxScore Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 @SchlossmanGF: Forward Wade Murphy to leave UND after two seasons, the Herald has learned http://t.co/274Y3Eru9f Not really a surprise to me he probably realized he would be a borderline guy at UND and not see much playing time again. Quote
scpa0305 Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 @SchlossmanGF: Forward Wade Murphy to leave UND after two seasons, the Herald has learned http://t.co/274Y3Eru9fhttp://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/3776195-und-hockey-wade-murphy-leave-und Dang, I was in the minority however I was curious to see what he would bring in his upper class years. I could always see the offensive upside however he never put it all together in his first two years. As this is his career, I definitely understand why he is leaving. A roster spot was never guaranteed for him. Quote
sprig Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 Dang, I was in the minority however I was curious to see what he would bring in his upper class years. I could always see the offensive upside however he never put it all together in his first two years. As this is his career, I definitely understand why he is leaving. A roster spot was never guaranteed for him. Looked like he was closer to reaching his potential in the tournament, and you can't have enough upper classmen Quote
stoneySIOUX Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 Looked like he was closer to reaching his potential in the tournament, and you can't have enough upper classmen Well... we do have 6 captains haha. Quote
Siouxman Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 @SchlossmanGF: Forward Wade Murphy to leave UND after two seasons, the Herald has learned http://t.co/274Y3Eru9fhttp://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/3776195-und-hockey-wade-murphy-leave-undI am a little sad to see this. He had stepped up his game at the end of last year, really doing the little things. I was optimistic that the scoring was going to start. I have concern that we are going to be too freshmen dependent this year. Quote
stoneySIOUX Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 I am a little sad to see this. He had stepped up his game at the end of last year, really doing the little things. I was optimistic that the scoring was going to start. I have concern that we are going to be too freshmen dependent this year. I expect to see scoring improvement from all the upperclassmen, honestly. Chyz... 5-7 more St. Clair... 2-3 more LJ... Need him to step into elite numbers... 10+ more Drake... See LJ... Need a 25 goal season Schmaltz... 5-7 more... Bunches of assists Pogo... 5-7 more Olson, Simo... 2-3 more Quote
scpa0305 Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 I am a little sad to see this. He had stepped up his game at the end of last year, really doing the little things. I was optimistic that the scoring was going to start. I have concern that we are going to be too freshmen dependent this year. Agree 100%. I actually pegged him as a top 6 forward. During the tourney, he was noticeable. As for our freshman, Boeser is going to be legit. However there will be some freshman that won't adjust to the college speed as fast. Hopefully guys like chyzk and Johnson have huge years. I could actually ser someone like T Olson having a productive third line role. Pogo should also have a bigger year. Quote
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