Stack Posted August 16, 2016 Posted August 16, 2016 Guy's who I expect we'll see improve a lot from last year are Chris Wilkie and Joel Janatuinen. We need both of them to take that next step forward. Wilkie came in pretty highly touted and led the USHL in shots on goal the year before he came in. I think the game was just a little too fast for him last year mainly how quickly he was covered when trying to shoot. I'm expecting him to put up very good numbers this year with 10-15 goals. Janatuinen had moments that really showed his skill but was not really strong enough to excel. I think we'll see him much stronger, not so easily pushed off the puck, and make major advancements his Sophomore year. I'm expecting 8-10 goals this year. 2 Quote
Fetch Posted August 18, 2016 Posted August 18, 2016 Do u think Simonson will start putting more in the net ? He looked good early last yr & really kept trying hard but was always just not quite getting it done Quote
Popular Post stoneySIOUX Posted August 18, 2016 Popular Post Posted August 18, 2016 Just realized that the scoreboard on the main page changed to the Manitoba game. After all those consecutive years of begging to have that last score removed, it's a nice change to be sad to see it go 15 Quote
tho0505 Posted August 18, 2016 Posted August 18, 2016 10 hours ago, Fetch said: Do u think Simonson will start putting more in the net ? He looked good early last yr & really kept trying hard but was always just not quite getting it done I doubt it. He's a grinder, 3rd liner, similar to Mario Lamoureux. He's an essential, solid player, who out hustles everyone. But I don't see him getting quality PP time. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted August 18, 2016 Posted August 18, 2016 10 hours ago, Fetch said: Do u think Simonson will start putting more in the net ? I see Johnny like Mario: A three-year role guy who finally nets a few as a senior. Dear Johnny: If you'd like to prove me wrong and pot about 50 this year I'll eat gladly eat my words. Quote
tho0505 Posted August 18, 2016 Posted August 18, 2016 On 8/16/2016 at 3:04 PM, Stack said: Guy's who I expect we'll see improve a lot from last year are Chris Wilkie and Joel Janatuinen. We need both of them to take that next step forward. Wilkie came in pretty highly touted and led the USHL in shots on goal the year before he came in. I think the game was just a little too fast for him last year mainly how quickly he was covered when trying to shoot. I'm expecting him to put up very good numbers this year with 10-15 goals. Janatuinen had moments that really showed his skill but was not really strong enough to excel. I think we'll see him much stronger, not so easily pushed off the puck, and make major advancements his Sophomore year. I'm expecting 8-10 goals this year. Great point. That was an issue with several freshmen last year (getting pushed off the puck easily). Besides Boeser and Wolanin, I saw that issue with most of our freshmen. That will be key come this season whether physically Joel, Wilkie, and Gersich can take that next step. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted August 18, 2016 Posted August 18, 2016 I couldn't believe what Pogo did last year. As a freshman he got moved around; he was a monster at times as a sophomore*. If Wilkie or JJ can make a similar move, look out. *And somewhere over that summer he got faster too. Quote
sioux rube Posted August 18, 2016 Posted August 18, 2016 1 hour ago, The Sicatoka said: I couldn't believe what Pogo did last year. As a freshman he got moved around; he was a monster at times as a sophomore*. If Wilkie or JJ can make a similar move, look out. *And somewhere over that summer he got faster too. No doubt Pogo has put in the work in the off season since he came to UND. He is a true team player considering the different lines and situations he's been put in. Quote
MafiaMan Posted August 18, 2016 Posted August 18, 2016 8 hours ago, The Sicatoka said: I see Johnny like Mario: A three-year role guy who finally nets a few as a senior. Mario. As in Lemieux, not Lamoureux. And I mean that in no way to disrespect the former Sioux Mario, but given the choice... Quote
The Sicatoka Posted August 18, 2016 Posted August 18, 2016 1 minute ago, MafiaMan said: Mario. As in Lemieux, not Lamoureux. I like it. https://www.getyarn.io/yarn-clip/8c421e45-3c39-43da-b978-b9eda4f9ffd1 Quote
Goon Posted August 23, 2016 Posted August 23, 2016 On 8/15/2016 at 9:48 PM, Emerald joker said: Who do you think is going to be on that first line? IDK, I suppose we will find out by the second or third week. I am sure the coaching staff will try a few different players out. Gersich, would be my choice. Quote
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Goon Posted August 28, 2016 Posted August 28, 2016 On 8/16/2016 at 9:08 AM, OETKB said: While the consensus seems to be Gersich, I'm really curious to find out what Hoff can do. I have not seen much on these boards about the freshmen besides Jost. Hoff played on international tourney teams four times (at the U17, U18, U19, U20 levels - twice captain). I wonder if a player like that could be a first-liner, and allow Gersich to make a second or third line even more dangerous. The more I think about it, I would probably go with that Gersich, Jost and Brock 1 Quote
Goon Posted August 28, 2016 Posted August 28, 2016 On 8/17/2016 at 10:16 PM, Fetch said: Do u think Simonson will start putting more in the net ? He looked good early last yr & really kept trying hard but was always just not quite getting it done Yes. Quote
Emerald joker Posted August 28, 2016 Posted August 28, 2016 11 hours ago, Goon said: The more I think about it, I would probably go with that Gersich, Jost and Brock Should we tell Berry what the lines are going to be then? Maybe he'll listen to us better then Hakstol did lol 1 Quote
burd Posted August 28, 2016 Posted August 28, 2016 I don't usually do this kind of thing, but I rewatched the NC game. We are really going to miss that defense. Wow, they were good. All phases of the game considered, maybe the best ever in my years watching Sioux hockey. Also noticed that St. Claire had some very good shifts. Would be nice to see a jump from him this year. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted August 28, 2016 Posted August 28, 2016 13 minutes ago, burd said: ...noticed that St. Claire had some very good shifts. Would be nice to see a jump from him this year. ...see a jump from him this year. Wait.........what??? Quote
burd Posted August 28, 2016 Posted August 28, 2016 33 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said: ...see a jump from him this year. Wait.........what??? Yeah, that was dumb, wasn't it? I guess I got caught thinking he was a Sr. this year with the time he missed. Quote
FSSD Posted August 28, 2016 Posted August 28, 2016 Are they doing the presale for Champions Club member again this year and if so - when? - thanks Quote
Goon Posted August 28, 2016 Posted August 28, 2016 7 hours ago, Emerald joker said: Should we tell Berry what the lines are going to be then? Maybe he'll listen to us better then Hakstol did lol Ha, probably won't listen to us. Quote
bigskyvikes Posted August 28, 2016 Posted August 28, 2016 3 hours ago, burd said: I don't usually do this kind of thing, but I rewatched the NC game. We are really going to miss that defense. Wow, they were good. All phases of the game considered, maybe the best ever in my years watching Sioux hockey. Also noticed that St. Claire had some very good shifts. Would be nice to see a jump from him this year. I was walking next to his mom and talking with her on the way into the arena for the NC game in Florida. I told her it was too bad about LJ, but that I was predicting earlier, that St Claire could be a secret weapon or a spark for the team, no matter how subtle it may be, but a spark! She was high five-ing me in the door! That was fun! I was watching him a little close that exciting night and thought he had a good game also! It would have been nice to see him injury free, I remember a lot of hype about him prior to his freshman year, plus kind of a cool hockey name......St Claire... Quote
Cratter Posted August 28, 2016 Posted August 28, 2016 1 hour ago, bigskyvikes said: I was walking next to his mom and talking with her on the way into the arena for the NC game in Florida. I told her it was too bad about LJ, but that I was predicting earlier, that St Claire could be a secret weapon or a spark for the team, no matter how subtle it may be, but a spark! She was high five-ing me in the door! That was fun! I was watching him a little close that exciting night and thought he had a good game also! It would have been nice to see him injury free, I remember a lot of hype about him prior to his freshman year, plus kind of a cool hockey name......St Claire... You were probably chatting with her the same reason the ESPN cameras seemed to enjoy showing her. Quote
bigskyvikes Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 2 hours ago, Cratter said: You were probably chatting with her the same reason the ESPN cameras seemed to enjoy showing her. Lol, it had a little to do with it... Quote
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