Thanks Hockey coaches

[Fetch]

For having this team ready to play this new season 

I'm tired of slow starts & hope u can keep the team developing all season

It would be wonderful to have a season where we start strong & get better till the end

I think this team can do that

We need a azz kicking year

 

 

[nhockey30]

Agreed 110%!!

[SiouxTupa]

Start fast, go fast in the middle, and finish fast. I don't know why everyone doesn't employ that strategy!

[tnt]

For having this team ready to play this new season 

I'm tired of slow starts & hope u can keep the team developing all season

It would be wonderful to have a season where we start strong & get better till the end

I think this team can do that

We need a azz kicking year

 

 

To be fair, they got off to a pretty good start last year, which propelled them to a #1 seed.  I think with so many freshmen and an unproven goalie situation, it may be a lot more difficult this year.  Hope it doesn't become the kind of circumstance where you don't have any room for error the second half, which has happened to us a few times, because you don't know if you have the character you had in the past.  Time will tell. 

[Fetch]

I'd actually like to see a goalie competition - where two or more play so well that we have confidence in more than one

[808287]

Before we run off counting chickens, what about that 6-1 drubbing Bemidji laid on Manitoba Saturday?  

We sweep the next 4 games, I'll start counting chickens...at least the first 4.  :-)

Not trying to be Donnie Downer, but rather, a realist.  Consider the competition.

Edited October 6, 2015 by 808287

[siouxforce19]

Before we run off counting chickens, what about that 6-1 drubbing Bemidji laid on Manitoba Saturday?  

We sweep the next 4 games, I'll start counting chickens...at least the first 4.  :-)

Not trying to be Donnie Downer, but rather, a realist.  Consider the competition.

to me, it's not about comparing our score vs Bemidji's. We haven't dominated Manitoba like that in a looong time.

Last year, we won a lot of games, but let's be honest. How many times can we say we flat out dominated an opponent? I remember a lot of 1 goal games we pulled out. So if this game is a preview of what is to come, that is something to look forward to. 

[bigskyvikes]

Before we run off counting chickens, what about that 6-1 drubbing Bemidji laid on Manitoba Saturday?  

We sweep the next 4 games, I'll start counting chickens...at least the first 4.  :-)

Not trying to be Donnie Downer, but rather, a realist.  Consider the competition.

All I have to say about your comment is....56 shots on net!

[tnt]

All I have to say about your comment is....56 shots on net!

I really like Shaw's new direction for the power play based on getting as many shots to the net as possible.  I'm sure there are stipulations to that, but if they can get it done I think you see more shots per game and hopefully more goals. Call it the Brandon Bochenski/Zach Parise philosophy.  I'm sure those two playing together helped confirm its effectiveness.

Edited October 7, 2015 by tnt

[siouxfaninseattle]

All I have to say about your comment is....56 shots on net!

And faceoffs. I don't remember the numbers but it was about 2-1 for the good guys. We haven't been too good in that department lately.

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

to me, it's not about comparing our score vs Bemidji's. We haven't dominated Manitoba like that in a looong time.

Last year, we won a lot of games, but let's be honest. How many times can we say we flat out dominated an opponent? I remember a lot of 1 goal games we pulled out. So if this game is a preview of what is to come, that is something to look forward to. 

I remember one specifically where we dominated the 2015 National Champoins 6-1

[Sodbuster]

I remember one specifically where we dominated the 2015 National Champoins 6-1

Yeah.....proof there's no justice in this world.

[The Sicatoka]

I liked what I saw, but it was one game against a slower, less talented opponent. So, as happy as I am, I guess I have to say 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFsa62d5Ri4 

[UND1983]

I was gonna say, yah great job coaches for having them "ready" to beat frickin' Manitoba.  A true measure of their coaching abilities.  

[Fetch]

If u can't see the differences in this team then u have not been paying attention the last several if not more years

[tnt]

If u can't see the differences in this team then u have not been paying attention the last several if not more years

So then, what do you expect their record to be at Christmas break?

[Fetch]

depends on the big unknown - when I see him play I'll tell u

Edited October 7, 2015 by Fetch

[90siouxfan]

Hundred eleven O and 1!!!   Them beavers are tough

[Fetch]

Just watched the UND show on Midco...Wow!

Thought Simonson deserved more love on the hat trick

We are blessed with a awesome team

Edited October 7, 2015 by Fetch

[The Sicatoka]

If u can't see the differences in this team then u have not been paying attention the last several if not more years

Oh, I see differences. I see a big question mark in the blue paint. That's a massive difference. I see lots of freshman forwards who've played one, no pressure game together versus a team full of experienced upperclassmen who knew how to get to the post-season. That's a difference. I see a team willing to put up 56 shots ... in an exhibition. (Note: Hak's team put up 51 in the Oct 2008 exhibition and 49 in the Oct 2005 exhibition.) 

The same would be a mobile, jump into the offense, yet responsible in their own end defensive group. 

I guess I'd like a little more run time on this group before anointing them. Their first test is Maine in Alfond. That's not a nice place to play if you're not wearing Black Bear blue. 

[Goon]

Oh, I see differences. I see a big question mark in the blue paint. That's a massive difference. I see lots of freshman forwards who've played one, no pressure game together versus a team full of experienced upperclassmen who knew how to get to the post-season. That's a difference. I see a team willing to put up 56 shots ... in an exhibition. (Note: Hak's team put up 51 in the Oct 2008 exhibition and 49 in the Oct 2005 exhibition.) 

The same would be a mobile, jump into the offense, yet responsible in their own end defensive group. 

I guess I'd like a little more run time on this group before anointing them. Their first test is Maine in Cumberland County Civic Center (Portland) .  That's not a nice place to play if you're not wearing Black Bear blue. 

FYP, they're playing in Portland, ME, not Alfond. http://collegehockeyinc.com/ice-breaker But you make an excellent point.

 

[tnt]

Oh, I see differences. I see a big question mark in the blue paint. That's a massive difference. I see lots of freshman forwards who've played one, no pressure game together versus a team full of experienced upperclassmen who knew how to get to the post-season. That's a difference. I see a team willing to put up 56 shots ... in an exhibition. (Note: Hak's team put up 51 in the Oct 2008 exhibition and 49 in the Oct 2005 exhibition.) 

The same would be a mobile, jump into the offense, yet responsible in their own end defensive group. 

I guess I'd like a little more run time on this group before anointing them. Their first test is Maine in Alfond. That's not a nice place to play if you're not wearing Black Bear blue. 

We'll see how he responds at the slightest poor performance.

[Fetch]

I expect bumps especially at goalie - If not were going to be bad azz

[Fetch]

Good article here by Goon

http://thehockeywriters.com/und-hockey-energized-simonson-looking-to-stay-in-the-lineup/

[The Sicatoka]

We'll see how he responds at the slightest poor performance.