Pod style game 6-Stearns County

[Wilbur]

We move on to SCSU.  Hopefully that guy that wrote the epic brain injury/Caufield to prison post last season stops by....maybe not.

They still have a Brodzinski, and their goalie Hrenak has been there forever.  How you replace a guy like Ahcan remains to be seen.  They won three in a row to start. Then lost to a Western team with crappy goaltending.

Three points would be nice.  

[Oxbow6]

#Thometime

[Nodaker]

With SCSU losing and Nodak winless in its last 2 both teams should be hungry.

[fightingsioux4life]

40 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said:

#Thometime

Actually, I think it is good we get both goalies game reps. That way, both of them are ready to step in at any time.

[siouxfaninseattle]

I'm a little surprised that Thome has only played one game. I expected to see just about an every other game rotation. Maybe he is in Berry's doghouse for some reason.

[siouxforce19]

22 minutes ago, siouxfaninseattle said:

I'm a little surprised that Thome has only played one game. I expected to see just about an every other game rotation. Maybe he is in Berry's doghouse for some reason.

I’m not surprised at all. In fact, I’m surprised Berry gave him a game, just based on how Berry has managed goalies the last few years.  

[Oxbow6]

14 minutes ago, siouxforce19 said:

I’m not surprised at all. In fact, I’m surprised Berry gave him a game, just based on how Berry has managed goalies the last few years.  

Agree. Barry continued with Scheel last season even though he barely could stop a beach ball. Thome needs to play tomorrow.

[Sweethockey]

I HATE ST. CLOUD. It would be nice to see some chemistry within the line groupings. Don't get me wrong , there is some. Mostly pairings instead of the entire line or better yet, clicking with the backend too. That onus is the coaching staff.

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

Thinking Gaber-Pinto-Kawaguchi is here to stay, they made some really nice plays yesterday

[fightingsioux4life]

2 hours ago, Oxbow6 said:

Agree. Barry continued with Scheel last season even though he barely could stop a beach ball. Thome needs to play tomorrow.

How many games did we lose last year? Your takes are usually spot-on, but I think this is a bit of an exaggeration.

[siouxforce19]

10 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said:

How many games did we lose last year? Your takes are usually spot-on, but I think this is a bit of an exaggeration.

Scheel clearly struggled after Christmas last year. It may not have shown in the wins and losses, but it was evident. If you have 2 perfectly capable goaltenders, if someone is struggling, I think you should give the other guy a shot. 

[bcblues]

Scheel looked solid in that last game, except for the brain fart softie first goal. He really stood tall in the 3rd and OT. If anything, he plays away from goal a bit much and gives up too many rebound opportunities.  Still, I am fine with Thome or Scheel in goal. Probably time to give Thome a game.

[bcblues]

Interesting tidbit: We had one daughter go to SCSU and another to Minnesota.  The only deal was they had to get us tickets to their games against UND.  Both girls usually wore Fighting Sioux jerseys to the games when we were there.  Even the Husky who was friends with some of the SCSU womens hockey players. I couldn't be prouder of them.

[soccerpuck15]

10 hours ago, Oxbow6 said:

#Thometime

Would love to see one of our guys go on a run like Lafontaine is on. Never been a fan of the way Berry manages the goalies. 

[siouxfaninseattle]

8 hours ago, siouxforce19 said:

I’m not surprised at all. In fact, I’m surprised Berry gave him a game, just based on how Berry has managed goalies the last few years.  

Huh? Given that they're playing 10 games in 20 days why don't you play the guy that was 7-1-1 with a .937 SV% and 1.37 GAA?

[siouxforce19]

10 hours ago, siouxfaninseattle said:

Huh? Given that they're playing 10 games in 20 days why don't you play the guy that was 7-1-1 with a .937 SV% and 1.37 GAA?

I don’t agree with how Berry has used the goaltenders in the pod.  I just wasn’t surprised. Berry isn’t exactly known for using a rotation. 

[GoalieMask]

I straight up don’t like St. Cloud State and never have.  That said, it’s a quicker trip down I-94 from Fargo and that makes this an easy road trip in the years when they are on the schedule.

I fought my way through the snowmobile jackets to get to my seats at The Herb last February.  Their fans are just....I dunno the words.

”AIC! AIC!” ...a great night at Scheels Arena.

 

[dden3]

Let Thome play. Living here in Denver I have seen DU win a lot of games and championships using two goalies during regular season. It’s even more valuable in this pod situation. 

[UND85]

I still remember the last time we played SCSU. Their players mocking our guys as they left the ice. Hopefully a few of our veterans remember it. Time for a win today.

[sioux rube]

[Langster019]

I think this team comes out hungry to fire on all cylinders and finish their chances. I see a good team win with discipline and an SCSU loss. 
 

4-2 good guys. 

[SiouxSherm94]

3 hours ago, GoalieMask said:

I straight up don’t like St. Cloud State and never have.  That said, it’s a quicker trip down I-94 from Fargo and that makes this an easy road trip in the years when they are on the schedule.

I fought my way through the snowmobile jackets to get to my seats at The Herb last February.  Their fans are just....I dunno the words.

”AIC! AIC!” ...a great night at Scheels Arena.

 

Their fans are bizarre to say the least. Was also at that Saturday game and sitting in those rinky-dink seats behind the end-glass; two SCSU fans (heading families with young children, mind you) both got mouthy with some UND faithful and tossed before the game even started. Very one-sided and passionately unpleasant. 

[Dave Berger]

UND Game Preview: NCHC Pod Game #6 vs. St. Cloud State

Discuss. 

Dave

[siouxfaninseattle]

SCSU doesn't have a PP goal yet this season - that's a surprising stat.

[Oxbow6]

Lineup same as vs UMD except.........Thome Time.