University of North Dakota Hockey 2016 - 2017 Season

[scpa0305]

41 minutes ago, sioux24/7 said:

I wonder if Casey Johnson is coming in this year. Just saw a picture of him signing a letter of intent I assume although I don't believe that means he has to come in. 

He's coming.

[geaux_sioux]

1 hour ago, scpa0305 said:

He's coming.

I think he'll be pretty good for UND. 

[UNDColorado]

1 hour ago, geaux_sioux said:

I think he'll be pretty good for UND. 

Is he a Grand Forks native?

[geaux_sioux]

6 minutes ago, UNDColorado said:

Is he a Grand Forks native?

Yup. Son of Dennis.

[sioux24/7]

Just now, geaux_sioux said:

Yup. Son of Dennis.

What kind of player is he? Can we got some sort of comp?

[geaux_sioux]

Just now, sioux24/7 said:

What kind of player is he? Can we got some sort of comp?

Pretty similar to Marto. Little taller though.

[UNDColorado]

49 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said:

Yup. Son of Dennis.

Excellent, I love seeing Nodak guys on the roster!

[brianvf]

Troy Stecher's final Etch-A-Stech travel blog entry:

http://www.undsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=13500&ATCLID=210867701

[Cratter]

23 minutes ago, brianvf said:

Troy Stecher's final Etch-A-Stech travel blog entry:

http://www.undsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=13500&ATCLID=210867701

Thanks, I was just looking for that and couldn't find it. 

[Cratter]

Quote

 Standing there with his national championship ring on his finger, he gave us a speech that I will remember for the rest of my life. I had goosebumps head to toe the entire time he was speaking and his message was heard loud and clear amongst the entire team.

Thank you, Mr. Gasparini

Gino still helping deliver Natties to UND. 

[UND-RedSox fan]

4 hours ago, scpa0305 said:

He's coming.

Has to I think. He is a 96 I believe.

[dagies]

13 hours ago, Cratter said:

Gino still helping deliver Natties to UND. 

You read what Stecher said about that speech and you maybe get a hint at why so many of Gino's guys are coaching at various levels of hockey.

[hrkac]

7 minutes ago, dagies said:

Yopu read what Stecher said about that speech and you maybe get a hint at why so many of Gino's guys are coaching at various levels of hockey.

When i saw Gino was going down with the team i was like...duh! Why hasn't he been a part of things more often!!??  Completely honest, once i saw the stuff about Gino, I was more confident than in any other previous FF that UND would win this year.  

[jjensen]

10 hours ago, snova4 said:

I was 95% certain Stecher would come back. That's not a good percentage to use.

His family is pretty certain that he will be here next year so take it for what it's worth 

[joeyjr]

So, Greenway was the only uncommitted non CHL skater wearing the Stars and Stripes at the Ralph, huh? Be nice to snag someone while they are here.

[Big A HG]

I've seen mixed reviews on Greenway.  The physical attributes are there.  His brother is at BU and they're from the East.  My guess is he isn't going to venture too far from the region, but you never know.  Rumor is he's a middle-round type pick, which doesn't necessarily mean anything.  

[scpa0305]

8 hours ago, Big A HG said:

I've seen mixed reviews on Greenway.  The physical attributes are there.  His brother is at BU and they're from the East.  My guess is he isn't going to venture too far from the region, but you never know.  Rumor is he's a middle-round type pick, which doesn't necessarily mean anything.  

Bubs needs to scoop this kid up soon.

[UND-RedSox fan]

4 hours ago, scpa0305 said:

Bubs needs to scoop this kid up soon.

I read an article about him earlier this year and it basically said that if BU offers, he will sign there in a second. If BU doesn't offer, that might be a sign that UND shouldn't want him. I have never seen the kid play but it sounds like if he was good enough to be at UND then he will be playing for BU.

[dagies]

22 hours ago, hrkac said:

When i saw Gino was goingindown with the team i was lhowever longike...duh! Why hasn't he been a part of things more often!!??  

Was also surprised this was his first trip to a FF I

[UNDPUCKS]

I'm pretty sure Gino was along on those three national titles for which he coached UND.

 

[brianvf]

35 minutes ago, dagies said:

Was also surprised this was his first trip to a FF I

I think it was mentioned during the article about his trip that he was also at the F4 at the Xcel for the horrific Michigan loss during the Frattin senior year.

[sioux24/7]

Any thoughts on potential captains? Also, have we ever had a goalie captain?

[UNDBIZ]

12 minutes ago, sioux24/7 said:

Any thoughts on potential captains? Also, have we ever had a goalie captain?

My guess is Ausmus keeps the C and Poolman, Schmaltz, and Pogs get As. I'm assuming Ladue is gone. 

[snova4]

5 minutes ago, sioux24/7 said:

Any thoughts on potential captains? Also, have we ever had a goalie captain?

I'd say Gage keeps his "C". Outside that, it will all depend on who stays and goes.

[UND-RedSox fan]

Kind of crazy that Gage and Hrynkiw might be the only seniors on next year's roster. And the team is still set up to pretty dang good, especially if Schmaltz comes back.