Cratter Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 It's official. http://www.fightingsioux.com/sports/mhocke...RELEASE_ID=2887 The Ralph needs to get the regional more cause I cringe everytime I see Minneapolis, MN with the regional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 Kinda sucks that UMD played UND 5 times this past season and next season it's only 2 games. I wanted to come to GF to see UMD/UND.....bummer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVCL Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 It's official. http://www.fightingsioux.com/sports/mhocke...RELEASE_ID=2887 The Ralph needs to get the regional more cause I cringe everytime I see Minneapolis, MN with the regional. While I agree, we are getting the west regional the following year. I do think the WCHA Final Five needs to rotate between the teams. UAA may be a stretch, but all of the other locations are viable. I'm sure that the Xcel may have a different take. And, so what if they are smaller venues! Some of the best hockey to be watched is in smaller arenas. $$$ Thanks for the schedule post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVCL Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 Kinda sucks that UMD played UND 5 times this past season and next season it's only 2 games. I wanted to come to GF to see UMD/UND.....bummer The big bummer, although I agree with yours; 15 home games next year vs. 23 this year, ouch. Consolation, lots of good WJT hockey. but, there will be that added travel budget for the away games. home or not, Go Sioux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVCL Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 OOPS, my bad 20 home games, not 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseychaser1 Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 That USA World Junior game is going to be cool. I wonder why its not in bold though, when that tournament is going to be here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 OK, not to disrespect any programs, and we don't really know who will be good next year until it rolls around, but I would "grade" the difficulty of the various weekends as follows (A being the toughest). The grades are based on my opinion that the competition for the WCHA title will be between UND, UMD, Wisconsin, MN and CC. I think MTU, UAA and MSUM will be in the second half of the league next year, even though they might be better than they were this year. A - at Maine B - at Minnesota State A - Minnesota A - at Northeastern/BC A - Colorado College A - at Wisconsin B - St. Cloud State B - at Michigan Tech B - Alaska Anchorage A - at Minnesota Duluth B - Canisius B - Minnesota State A - at Colorado College B - Bemidji State B - Denver B - at Alaska Anchorage A - Wisconsin B - at St. Cloud State Anyway, my point in grading out the weekends is to show my opinion that UND's schedule looks very tough early. Oct. 2 Manitoba (Exhibition), 7:05 p.m. Oct. 8 at Maine, 6:05 p.m. Oct. 9 at Maine, 6:05 p.m. Oct. 15 at Minnesota State*, 7:35 p.m. Oct. 16 at Minnesota State*, 7:05 p.m. Oct. 22 Minnesota*, 7:35 p.m. Oct. 23 Minnesota*, 7:05 p.m. Oct. 29 at Northeastern, 6:05 p.m. Oct. 30 at Boston College, 6:05 p.m. Nov. 5 Colorado College*, 7:35 p.m. Nov. 6 Colorado College*, 7:05 p.m. Nov. 12 at Wisconsin*, 7:05 p.m. Nov. 13 at Wisconsin*, 7:05 p.m. Nov. 19 St. Cloud State*, 7:35 p.m. Nov. 20 St. Cloud State*, 7:05 p.m. Nov. 26 at Michigan Tech*, 6:05 p.m. Nov. 27 at Michigan Tech*, 6:05 p.m. Dec. 3 Alaska Anchorage*, 7:35 p.m. Dec. 4 Alaska Anchorage*, 7:05 p.m. Dec. 10 at Minnesota Duluth*, 7:05 p.m. Dec. 11 at Minnesota Duluth*, 7:05 p.m. Dec. 17 Canisius, 7:35 p.m. Dec. 18 Canisius, 7:05 p.m. Dec. 19 USA World Jr. (exhibition), 2:05 p.m. Jan. 7 Minnesota State*, 7:35 p.m. Jan. 8 Minnesota State*, 7:05 p.m. Jan. 14 at Colorado College*, 8:05 p.m. Jan. 15 at Colorado College*, 8:05 p.m. Jan. 28 Bemidji State, 7:35 p.m. Jan. 29 Bemidji State, 7:05 p.m. Feb. 4 Denver*, 7:35 p.m. Feb. 5 Denver*, 7:05 p.m. Feb. 18 at Alaska Anchorage*, 10:05 p.m. Feb. 19 at Alaska Anchorage*, 10:05 p.m. Feb. 26 Wisconsin*, 2:05 p.m. Feb. 27 Wisconsin*, 2:05 p.m. Mar. 4 at St. Cloud State*, 7:05 p.m. Mar. 5 at St. Cloud State*, 7:05 p.m Also of interest is that there are no weekends off until the Christmas and New Year holidays. Then, in the stretch run, UND takes the weekends of January 21 and February 11 off. If the Sioux want to contend for the WCHA title, they will need to have a big lead going into those last few weeks. Also, while there is a risk of losing momentum, those weekends will give the team a chance to heal and rest up going into the playoffs. (Denver lost all of its momentum in the first round of the WCHA playoffs, and they did OK.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVCL Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 That USA World Junior game is going to be cool. I wonder why its not in bold though, when that tournament is going to be here? 12/29/04 thru 01/04/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVCL Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 12/29/04 thru 01/04/05 I have to stop making these mistakes or use preview, 12/25/04 thru 01/04/05 sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fighting Sioux #1 Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 We need one of the "Wallpaper Guys" to put the schedule on an awesome background for a screensaver....and to print for the office wall!! Anyone??? Anyone??? Help........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzi6 Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 I'm looking forward to coming up and watching the SCSU/UND series in November. I had a lot of fun at The Ralph this past season when I came up. It's fun to watch my two favorite teams play each other. And, you know, I guess it's nice to run into fans that aren't excessive pricks... *coughGopherscough* I know not all of 'em are, but a good majority are. Elizabeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 I have to stop making these mistakes or use preview .... You could use the "Edit" button on the original post and fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmduf Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 THE rivalry continues! Dec. 17 Canisius, 7:35 p.m. Dec. 18 Canisius, 7:05 p.m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted April 15, 2004 Author Share Posted April 15, 2004 Deano coaching against his own team. That should be a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 Deano coaching against his own team. That should be a good one. What if the coaches go after each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVCL Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 Deano coaching against his own team. That should be a good one. good call! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farce poobah Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 What if the coaches go after each other. Post-game press-conference: TEAM USA Coach Dean Blais: "Those Fighting Sioux are one of the most well-coached teams I've ever played against. I would have told my Team USA guys about the Sioux weak spots, but there aren't any." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseychaser1 Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 I'll make a wallpaper with next year's schedule on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinaIsGod Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 I am curious to see what team Blais will coach. Also, since it is likely that the Sioux will have at least Stafford on the WJC team, who will he play for?? This could be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 I believe they will honor their commitment to USA Hockey and play for the WJC team. Also, they'll need as many games as they can get to develop some team chemistry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fighting Sioux #1 Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Hey jerseychaser1......did you ever make the wallpaper with the '04-'05 schedule on it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseychaser1 Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Hey I'm sorry... I forgot all about this. So, here you are. http://www.verihue.com/Sioux/menshockeyschedule.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fighting Sioux #1 Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 THANKS !!!! MUCH APPRECIATED !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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