Popular Post geaux_sioux Posted November 1, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2015 Everyone knew we had a special recruiting class coming in but generally there's a few weeks where the new guys are getting adjusted to the pace of the college game. Not these guys. They came in ready to go from day one. The best part is that they all seem to have something we've been lacking for years. They're all finishers. Cold blooded assassins. It's great to see a chance coming and feeling confident that it's going in. Hot goalies be damned, these youngsters are fun to watch. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan512 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I think there was so much hype about Boeser, Gersich and even Wilkie coming in that some of the others were a little overshadowed, but like you said they are all finishers. Janatuinen, Wolanin, even Gardner had a nice goal the other night. Overall, very impressive. Hopefully everyone plans on sticking around for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND1983 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 This topic could be in the Football forum as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan512 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 This topic could be in the Football forum as well. Though the same thing. My only criticism there, is we pulled the redshirt on 3 freshman RBs. I think Iwarri Smith is too good of an athlete to not get him onto the field more. They need to make him usable at RB and WR. To be able to have him, Santiago and Oliveira on the field at the same time could really make things difficult for a defense. Hopefully they find a way to get him more involved after the bye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 This crew will be fun to watch for the next few years.Hopefully Boeser sticks around for at least another season or two...would be cool to watch him progress further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodbuster Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 This crew will be fun to watch for the next few years.Hopefully Boeser sticks around for at least another season or two...would be cool to watch him progress further.And maybe play on a line with Jost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforce19 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Let's not forget that this was already an elite recruiting class prior to Boeser committing late and then he decides to come here and it's like "WHOA" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Not only do we have some snipers in this bunch, we have at least one more possession guy in Boeser (in addition to NS). Time and space will get shorter for them real quick after UW, but these guys can really maintain possession in the O zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808287 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 So is it fair to say that this freshman class is indicative of the difference Hak was trying to make when he let go of Eades and brought in Berry? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 So is it fair to say that this freshman class is indicative of the difference Hak was trying to make when he let go of Eades and brought in Berry? That is a fair statement. But I have noticed some subtle changes in the style of play under Berry. First of all, we seem to carry the puck across the blue line instead of dump-chase-cycle-cycle-cycle all the time. Second of all, we shoot more on the PP instead of passing it around for 1:58 and then taking a shot and hoping it goes in. There are always some subtle changes when a new head coach takes over a program. And so far, I like what I have seen, soft schedule notwithstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 The whole PP setup is different than in years past.I am guessing Shaw is implementing his strategy into that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 The whole PP setup is different than in years past.I am guessing Shaw is implementing his strategy into that.Yeah, that is what Midco was talking about during the Manitoba game (I watched the replay as I was out of town that evening). I like it so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 4 of them were top ushl in goals and Boeser/Wilkie tied I believe with 35. I said Boeser would have 20 plus. He will do that and some with that line. Schmaltz could have 10 assists as well he's setting the table. PP moving the puck and more noticeable moving bodies all over to create lanes. These fresh are the real deal from Boeser to wolanin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 4 of them were top ushl in goals and Boeser/Wilkie tied I believe with 35. I said Boeser would have 20 plus. He will do that and some with that line. Schmaltz could have 10 assists as well he's setting the table. PP moving the puck and more noticeable moving bodies all over to create lanes. These fresh are the real deal from Boeser to wolanin!Yes they are, but sometimes guys that light it up in the USHL don't do as well in college. I am glad that these guys are doing it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I'm as pumped up as anybody about these guys, but I hope people don't start voicing frustration if they are less successful against better opponents. The teams they've faced so far have been plain bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I'm as pumped up as anybody about these guys, but I hope people don't start voicing frustration if they are less successful against better opponents. The teams they've faced so far have been plain bad. I thought Bemidji was a solid team, but you are right about the others. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I thought Bemidji was a solid team, but you are right about the others....and we aren't sure yet about Vermont. Lost to us and Omaha but beat Minnesota, so the verdict is still out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 ...and we aren't sure yet about Vermont. Lost to us and Omaha but beat Minnesota, so the verdict is still out.Did we not thump Providence twice at home early last season? And we all know what that team did in April. Some teams start out hot and then cool off. Other teams start out cold and then heat up. I want us to be a team that maintains an even keel all year. Don't get to high when things are good and don't get too low when things are bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDhoops Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 tough to know for sure until the schedule heats up a bit, but UND is 4th nationally in shots per game and 9th in shots allowed per game. That's incredible for a team as young as we are, and I dont remember it ever being that good under Hakstol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) tough to know for sure until the schedule heats up a bit, but UND is 4th nationally in shots per game and 9th in shots allowed per game. That's incredible for a team as young as we are, and I dont remember it ever being that good under HakstolI don't recall them ever starting the season with this weak a schedule, either. They have basically been playing cellar-dwellers, and it will continue this weekend. But you did point that out. But as they say, any team can win on any given night, and they have been taking care of business. But we won't really know what we have until we start playing some top teams. Edited November 2, 2015 by burd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I don't recall them ever starting the season with this weak a schedule, either. They have basically been playing cellar-dwellers, and it will continue this weekend. But you did point that out. But as they say, any team can win on any given night, and they have been taking care of business. But we won't really know what we have until we start playing some top teams. I think the 2002-03 team started out with a pretty soft schedule. And they made the NCAA tournament after a one season absence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 I don't recall them ever starting the season with this weak a schedule, either. They have basically been playing cellar-dwellers, and it will continue this weekend. But you did point that out. But as they say, any team can win on any given night, and they have been taking care of business. But we won't really know what we have until we start playing some top teams. Remember when we got pumped by Bemidji just like last year? Yea me neither. And that was with a veteran team with a scholarshiped goalie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueSioux2000 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Did we not thump Providence twice at home early last season? And we all know what that team did in April. As I recall we thumped the Fryers (haha I'm funny) in the Friday night game, and tied on Saturday? But yes, they played well in Prahvidence and Bahston in April. Who knows what the VT Cats will do 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassB Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I distinctly remember wanting to say things of the variety: "If you ever want another lesson in men's hockey you're welcome anytime" to the friars. Yes big win like 7-2 on Friday and a tie on Saturday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericpnelson Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 As I recall we thumped the Fryers (haha I'm funny) in the Friday night game, and tied on Saturday? But yes, they played well in Prahvidence and Bahston in April. Who knows what the VT Cats will doyeah, and kinda pissed the lead down our legs late Saturday as well. They had some fairly significant injuries tho, iirc. Goalie maybe ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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