2016-2017 College Hockey (Non UND Hockey)

[tnt]

27 minutes ago, Ray77 said:

Sinuhe Wallinheimo

Wow, he is 44 years old!  It doesn't seem that long ago.  I guess that's what everyone says when they are getting old!

[Godsmack]

1 hour ago, Ray77 said:

Sinuhe Wallinheimo

I loved that goalie! I remember him skating out to center ice before the drop of the puck and staring down the opposing goalie! Classic.

[farce poobah]

On the issue of east-west "balance of power", the Atlantic Hockey increases scholarships to maximum 18 allowed:

http://atlantichockeyonline.com/news/2016/9/7/MHOCKEY_0907163448.aspx

This will most likely impact Hockey East and ECAC, if only a little, as guys who might have otherwise taken a 75%-ride at a BC/BU/New Hampshire will more likely have a full ride at Atlantic Hockey on the table to consider.

 

[ArchyAlum11]

So I never realized this but apparently Eastern Washington not only has hockey but they compete in the BCHL , along with simon Fraiser which is another school I have heard metionioned as a potential NCAA hockey school. Any thoughs on Eastern Washington?

[The Sicatoka]

2 hours ago, ArchyAlum11 said:

So I never realized this but apparently Eastern Washington not only has hockey but they compete in the BCHL , along with simon Fraiser which is another school I have heard metionioned as a potential NCAA hockey school. Any thoughs on Eastern Washington?

EWU club hockey plays in the BCIHL, not the BCHL. 
http://www.ewueagleshockey.com/leagues/front_pageesdNew.cfm?clientID=5690&leagueID=22821

[iluvdebbies]

2 hours ago, ArchyAlum11 said:

So I never realized this but apparently Eastern Washington not only has hockey but they compete in the BCHL , along with simon Fraiser which is another school I have heard metionioned as a potential NCAA hockey school. Any thoughs on Eastern Washington?

Interesting....Sioux Volley should have EWU in the NCHC, if  they can get their arena situation figured out, by the end of the day.

[Godsmack]

Any thoughts as to why Adam Rockwood transferred from Wisconsin to Northern Michigan?

[John W.]

I would like to see expansion of collegiate hockey to encompass all parts of the US, so as to non-regionalize the game....I really like hockey...However, I have been accused by moderators of this site as 'hating' hockey with a threat of banishment for my thoughts.  I have followed UND hockey since the mid-1950's, listening to games on the radio with my father and uncles.  In fact as a young boy attended a UND game at the 'old barn'....I was pretty young, and do not remember who was playing; but do remember that I was cold. Going way back to those days, UND teams had talent, determination, and played and won with, humility.  Those characteristics have been prevalent thru 50-60 years. The teams commencing about 2007-08 still were rife with talent and determination; however, the winning with humility gradually gave way to a sense of 'arrogance'..Success can still foster humility, but, for me, the 'feel' has changed.  UND is not alone in this. The football program at NDSU also has demonstrated high levels of talent, determination....but not so much humility.

I forsee success for UND football with improved talent, determination....but I don't think Bubba could ever lead a program without instilling a 'win with humility' concept.

I do love hockey...and oft would scrape snow off the 'coulee' behind the barn to create a sheet on which to play.

Banished for expression of thought???? I hope not...

[UNDBIZ]

2 minutes ago, John W. said:

I would like to see expansion of collegiate hockey to encompass all parts of the US, so as to non-regionalize the game....I really like hockey...However, I have been accused by moderators of this site as 'hating' hockey with a threat of banishment for my thoughts.  I have followed UND hockey since the mid-1950's, listening to games on the radio with my father and uncles.  In fact as a young boy attended a UND game at the 'old barn'....I was pretty young, and do not remember who was playing; but do remember that I was cold. Going way back to those days, UND teams had talent, determination, and played and won with, humility.  Those characteristics have been prevalent thru 50-60 years. The teams commencing about 2007-08 still were rife with talent and determination; however, the winning with humility gradually gave way to a sense of 'arrogance'..Success can still foster humility, but, for me, the 'feel' has changed.  UND is not alone in this. The football program at NDSU also has demonstrated high levels of talent, determination....but not so much humility.

I forsee success for UND football with improved talent, determination....but I don't think Bubba could ever lead a program without instilling a 'win with humility' concept.

I do love hockey...and oft would scrape snow off the 'coulee' behind the barn to create a sheet on which to play.

Banished for expression of thought???? I hope not...

When you post the following, you're going to shorten your leash.  

Back to Gopherhole and civilization   Just wanted to test the MN wannabees'. Thanks for not disappointing! !!!!

[John W.]

Not ashamed to say....living in MN I am first a Gopher fan and second a UND fan....I also can 'flame' on occasion, but just a reaction to lack of humility.....J. Robinson, recently fired wresting coach at the U...was a success.....but thought 'he' was bigger than the 'game' he coached...lack of humility....Don't like that....no matter where/when or what!!!!

[Blackheart]

14 minutes ago, John W. said:

 The teams commencing about 2007-08 still were rife with talent and determination; however, the winning with humility gradually gave way to a sense of 'arrogance'..Success can still foster humility, but, for me, the 'feel' has changed. 

How so?

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

35 minutes ago, John W. said:

I would like to see expansion of collegiate hockey to encompass all parts of the US, so as to non-regionalize the game....I really like hockey...However, I have been accused by moderators of this site as 'hating' hockey with a threat of banishment for my thoughts.  I have followed UND hockey since the mid-1950's, listening to games on the radio with my father and uncles.  In fact as a young boy attended a UND game at the 'old barn'....I was pretty young, and do not remember who was playing; but do remember that I was cold. Going way back to those days, UND teams had talent, determination, and played and won with, humility.  Those characteristics have been prevalent thru 50-60 years. The teams commencing about 2007-08 still were rife with talent and determination; however, the winning with humility gradually gave way to a sense of 'arrogance'..Success can still foster humility, but, for me, the 'feel' has changed.  UND is not alone in this. The football program at NDSU also has demonstrated high levels of talent, determination....but not so much humility.

I forsee success for UND football with improved talent, determination....but I don't think Bubba could ever lead a program without instilling a 'win with humility' concept.

I do love hockey...and oft would scrape snow off the 'coulee' behind the barn to create a sheet on which to play.

Banished for expression of thought???? I hope not...

[tnt]

34 minutes ago, John W. said:

I would like to see expansion of collegiate hockey to encompass all parts of the US, so as to non-regionalize the game....I really like hockey...However, I have been accused by moderators of this site as 'hating' hockey with a threat of banishment for my thoughts.  I have followed UND hockey since the mid-1950's, listening to games on the radio with my father and uncles.  In fact as a young boy attended a UND game at the 'old barn'....I was pretty young, and do not remember who was playing; but do remember that I was cold. Going way back to those days, UND teams had talent, determination, and played and won with, humility.  Those characteristics have been prevalent thru 50-60 years. The teams commencing about 2007-08 still were rife with talent and determination; however, the winning with humility gradually gave way to a sense of 'arrogance'..Success can still foster humility, but, for me, the 'feel' has changed.  UND is not alone in this. The football program at NDSU also has demonstrated high levels of talent, determination....but not so much humility.

I forsee success for UND football with improved talent, determination....but I don't think Bubba could ever lead a program without instilling a 'win with humility' concept.

I do love hockey...and oft would scrape snow off the 'coulee' behind the barn to create a sheet on which to play.

Banished for expression of thought???? I hope not...

Care to give examples of this arrogance?  I remember gophers doing the jersey popping.  Don't think you see the excessive celebrations by UND players compared with much of the rest of the college hockey world.  Yes, there are some instances, but as a whole, I think UND has frowned on the "me, me" type celebrations. 
 

[tnt]

35 minutes ago, John W. said:

Not ashamed to say....living in MN I am first a Gopher fan and second a UND fan....I also can 'flame' on occasion, but just a reaction to lack of humility.....J. Robinson, recently fired wresting coach at the U...was a success.....but thought 'he' was bigger than the 'game' he coached...lack of humility....Don't like that....no matter where/when or what!!!!

You mean like a coach who called for the cessation of one of college hockey's best rivalries because of his own personal biases, no matter  the rest of the fanbases feelings?  By the way the same coach when forced to play UND in the National Semifinals has the nerve to do a complete 180 when talking to the media about how great the rivalry is.  Perhaps he knew he had to humble himself a bit and start playing again or he could be out of a job when they can't even fill half the arena for most games. 

[John W.]

Not defending Lucia by any stretch....he is on a short leash because of his lack of recent success...but the rivalry was ceased because of the BIG stopping matches with schools with unapproved names...ie. Iowa backed out of a UND BB game for same reason...Once UND got that behind them...the rivalry continues...good for both schools...But.....lets unleash the elephant in the room....the 'arrogance' was/is not because of the action of the kids on the ice....as they are just that, kids...but  behind the bench....a view held by several adults in the GF community....Again, lack of humility...where, just like J Robinson..."I am greater than the university or the game i coach'...kapeesh?????

[tho0505]

10 minutes ago, John W. said:

Not defending Lucia by any stretch....he is on a short leash because of his lack of recent success...but the rivalry was ceased because of the BIG stopping matches with schools with unapproved names...ie. Iowa backed out of a UND BB game for same reason...Once UND got that behind them...the rivalry continues...good for both schools...But.....lets unleash the elephant in the room....the 'arrogance' was/is not because of the action of the kids on the ice....as they are just that, kids...but  behind the bench....a view held by several adults in the GF community....Again, lack of humility...where, just like J Robinson..."I am greater than the university or the game i coach'...kapeesh?????

Not that short of a lease......two year extension was just signed. Not a fan of Lucia, but the man deserves far more respect than he is given. In the last five years, the gophers have had five straight regular season titles, 1 NCAA title game, 2 Frozen Four Appearances. He's has had recent success and let's not forget two national titles.  Red Berenson hasn't won a title since 1998 and the Michigan faithful are letting him go out on his own terms.  

[Blackheart]

9 minutes ago, John W. said:

Not defending Lucia by any stretch....he is on a short leash because of his lack of recent success...but the rivalry was ceased because of the BIG stopping matches with schools with unapproved names...ie. Iowa backed out of a UND BB game for same reason...Once UND got that behind them...the rivalry continues...good for both schools...But.....lets unleash the elephant in the room....the 'arrogance' was/is not because of the action of the kids on the ice....as they are just that, kids...but  behind the bench....a view held by several adults in the GF community....Again, lack of humility...where, just like J Robinson..."I am greater than the university or the game i coach'...kapeesh?????

So as of 2007-08 some or all of the UND coaches were deemed arrogant by several adults in GF?  Ummm, okay.

Note:  Brad Berry was gone after 2006 so that leaves Eades and Jackson assisting Hak.

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

21 minutes ago, John W. said:

Not defending Lucia by any stretch....he is on a short leash because of his lack of recent success...but the rivalry was ceased because of the BIG stopping matches with schools with unapproved names...ie. Iowa backed out of a UND BB game for same reason...Once UND got that behind them...the rivalry continues...good for both schools...But.....lets unleash the elephant in the room....the 'arrogance' was/is not because of the action of the kids on the ice....as they are just that, kids...but  behind the bench....a view held by several adults in the GF community....Again, lack of humility...where, just like J Robinson..."I am greater than the university or the game i coach'...kapeesh?????

Berry is probably one of the least arrogant coaches(or people for that matter) that you are likely to meet so at this point I'm chalking your posts up to trolling.

HOWEVER, the fact that that 'several adults' are arrogant in Grand Forks is absolutely horrifying.

I've texted Coach Berry and let him know to be on the look out.

[bigskyvikes]

2 hours ago, John W. said:

Not ashamed to say....living in MN I am first a Gopher fan and second a UND fan....I also can 'flame' on occasion, but just a reaction to lack of humility.....J. Robinson, recently fired wresting coach at the U...was a success.....but thought 'he' was bigger than the 'game' he coached...lack of humility....Don't like that....no matter where/when or what!!!!

How can you....want more humility or complain about a teams lacking of it and say you are a "Gopher fan"? Those two things are NEVER connected! 

[John W.]

You are making my point about arrogance of the program.....You all know which coach is referenced....Barry does seem like a nice guy....and was what the program needed....Wish him nothing but the best....immediate preceding coach...not so much....Philly is a non-forgiving sports town....Carson Wentz...beware!!!!!!!

Come on posters...be classier than the Bizon FB followers

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

1 minute ago, John W. said:

You are making my point about arrogance of the program.....You all know which coach is referenced....Barry does seem like a nice guy....and was what the program needed....Wish him nothing but the best....immediate preceding coach...not so much....Philly is a non-forgiving sports town....Carson Wentz...beware!!!!!!!

Come on posters...be classier than the Bizon FB followers

gfhockey?

[tnt]

1 hour ago, John W. said:

Not defending Lucia by any stretch....he is on a short leash because of his lack of recent success...but the rivalry was ceased because of the BIG stopping matches with schools with unapproved names...ie. Iowa backed out of a UND BB game for same reason...Once UND got that behind them...the rivalry continues...good for both schools...But.....lets unleash the elephant in the room....the 'arrogance' was/is not because of the action of the kids on the ice....as they are just that, kids...but  behind the bench....a view held by several adults in the GF community....Again, lack of humility...where, just like J Robinson..."I am greater than the university or the game i coach'...kapeesh?????

Really, how was it that Wisconsin has been on our schedule consistently? The Minnesota Gophers have been synonymous with the word arrogance, so you may want to find a new team to cheer for then.  If you bothered to read the scathing article last year regarding your gophers, you had many ex-players echoing that.  Don't know if you would hear the same dissent among our alumni.  You also might want to take a look at this letter sent to the Herald, which has been more the sentiment concerning our coaching staffs. 

  http://undhockey.areavoices.com/

 

[The Sicatoka]

7 minutes ago, InHeavenThereIsNoBeer said:

gfhockey?

Arrogance != Lunacy

[petey23]

Wasn't the direction I expected John W. to go. I disagree 100% on his view of the Coaching staffs.

Now if he wanted to make the case that some of our fan base is starting to reach gopher fan level arrogance and condescension I would have to unfortunately concede a little bit to this. Can't remember which thread it was but I hinted at this 2-3 months ago as well.

 

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

2 minutes ago, petey23 said:

Wasn't the direction I expected John W. to go. I disagree 100% on his view of the Coaching staffs.

Now if he wanted to make the case that some of our fan base is starting to reach gopher fan level arrogance and condescension I would have to unfortunately concede a little bit to this. Can't remember which thread it was but I hinted at this 2-3 months ago as well.

 

As I've stated before, at least we have a good reason for it