stoneySIOUX Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Why is everyone so enamored with a backup/third string goalie? Hahaha. We'll be ok. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 hour ago, stoneySIOUX said: Why is everyone so enamored with a backup/third string goalie? Hahaha. We'll be ok. Why? Thinking beyond 2021-22 season Thinking if injuries occur Thinking about needing three goalies in practice (to eat pucks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 hour ago, stoneySIOUX said: Why is everyone so enamored with a backup/third string goalie? Hahaha. We'll be ok. Seeing what happened to Western at the beginning of the year is a reminder. One awkward twist of the knee/ankle/etc and suddenly you're skating uphill all season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 hour ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said: Seeing what happened to Western at the beginning of the year is a reminder. One awkward twist of the knee/ankle/etc and suddenly you're skating uphill all season. Of course, but I don't think a guy that is going to steal games is in the portal. Frankly, we're just going to have to ride Driscoll and pray a guy like Feeney can get it done in a pinch, if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 hour ago, The Sicatoka said: Why? Thinking beyond 2021-22 season Thinking if injuries occur Thinking about needing three goalies in practice (to eat pucks) Totally fair about beyond the 21-22 season. But, also remember the portal will still be in play. Injuries I get and we've had a few with goalies in the past handful of years. It's Driscoll's net, though. No question. We can get a practice goalie from campus. Done that before. Honestly, wasn't trying to be harsh, but feels like a little bit too much panic from some one here about this, at the moment. For the future, I don't disagree, but I know the coaches will find someone soon for a couple years down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 The Sicatoka can now rest easy. The third goalie for next season has been found. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 51 minutes ago, brianvf said: The Sicatoka can now rest easy. The third goalie for next season has been found. Who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Jakob Hellsten. Swede who has never played in North America but has played internationally. Sweat pump off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 1 hour ago, fightingsioux4life said: Who? https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/hockey/7005284-UND-picks-up-goaltender-from-Sweden Quote The Fighting Hawks have received a commitment from Swedish goaltender Jakob Hellsten, who will come to campus this fall as a freshman. Hellsten will join a goaltending group that already includes Zach Driscoll, a senior transfer from Bemidji State, and Harrison Feeney, who has been at UND for two-and-a-half seasons. The 5-foot-11, 181-pound Hellsten is 21 years old, currently playing for the Halmstad Hammers in the Swedish hockey league, HockeyEttan. In 24 games this season, he is 15-8 with a .908 save percentage and a 2.62 goals-against average. Hellsten has played with Swedish national teams as a 16-, 17- and an 18-year old. Hellsten's father, Joa, is a goaltending coach in Sweden. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 On 4/22/2021 at 9:59 AM, Wilbur said: I'd expect an announcement before summer about 25 year old Canadian transfer. Canadian 25 == Swedish 21? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 This again remains "best guess" based on Schlossman articles and what else we know. Forwards: Portz Schmaltz Ford (BGSU portal) Calder (LSSU portal) _______ (Kunz) _______ (Constantini or Bowen) Defense: Bast, L Ferner (RPI portal) Jandric (UAF portal) _______ (Morrow or Johnson or portal) Goaltender: Driscoll (BSU portal) Hellsten (Halmstad Hammers, SWE) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 1 hour ago, The Sicatoka said: This again remains "best guess" based on Schlossman articles and what else we know. Forwards: Portz Schmaltz Ford (BGSU portal) Calder (LSSU portal) _______ (Kunz) _______ (Constantini or Bowen) Defense: Bast, L Ferner (RPI portal) Jandric (UAF portal) _______ (Morrow or Johnson or portal) Goaltender: Driscoll (BSU portal) Hellsten (Halmstad Hammers, SWE) Have appreciated this running list, thanks Sic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/hockey/7009962-UNDs-new-Swedish-goalie-commit-Jakob-Hellsten-ready-for-first-North-American-experience Hellsten seems like a fun kid. Pretty awesome how much he already knows about UND. Hopefully that pride will drive him to be a key cog in the years to come. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJS Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 25 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said: https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/hockey/7009962-UNDs-new-Swedish-goalie-commit-Jakob-Hellsten-ready-for-first-North-American-experience Hellsten seems like a fun kid. Pretty awesome how much he already knows about UND. Hopefully that pride will drive him to be a key cog in the years to come. That might have been my favorite commit write up I've ever read! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadR Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 4 hours ago, stoneySIOUX said: https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/hockey/7009962-UNDs-new-Swedish-goalie-commit-Jakob-Hellsten-ready-for-first-North-American-experience Hellsten seems like a fun kid. Pretty awesome how much he already knows about UND. Hopefully that pride will drive him to be a key cog in the years to come. Wish they would have mentioned how Sioux became aware of this kid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rando39 Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 15 hours ago, MDtoGF said: https://seamoresports.com/2021/05/03/niagara-university-hockey-head-coach-jason-lammers-on-his-teams-uncommon-season-future-and-more/ Read from UND's opponent to start the season, Niagara, more on their program and why uncommon is so good, along with how the UND-Purple Eagles game came about. The game is four years in the making. Do we really need this posted in like four different threads? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 This seamore crap about Atlantic hockey is old. Don’t they have their own board to post on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 On 4/29/2021 at 7:50 AM, The Sicatoka said: This again remains "best guess" based on Schlossman articles and what else we know. Forwards: Portz Schmaltz Ford (BGSU portal) Calder (LSSU portal) _______ (Kunz) _______ (Constantini or Bowen) Defense: Bast, L Ferner (RPI portal) Jandric (UAF portal) _______ (Morrow or Johnson or portal) Goaltender: Driscoll (BSU portal) Hellsten (Halmstad Hammers, SWE) Sounds like the roster is getting really close to being complete for the Fall. Also sounds like Morrow is indeed coming in, but not final yet. I trust the coaches to work through any stupid issues and make this kid as good as his skills say he is. EDIT: Saaaawwwwwing and a miss on Morrow lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Sounds like morrow flipped to UMASS....never thought I’d see something like this. Huge loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 1 minute ago, scpa0305 said: Sounds like morrow flipped to UMASS....never thought I’d see something like this. Huge loss. Whoops. Welp, now my last post looks silly. If the kid has character issues, I am not upset. I trust the coaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Just now, stoneySIOUX said: Whoops. Welp, now my last post looks silly. If the kid has character issues, I am not upset. I trust the coaches. Sounds like Berry was trying to push him a year...he wanted to play this year. If so, you have to bring players in with his skills. I’ve heard he may have been a tough recruit...his dad calls the shots and he’s known to be difficult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AJS Posted May 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2021 That tells me Berry would rather have Johnson than Morrow. We've been down this road before, I'll trust the coaching staff to bring in the player they feel will add the most to the team. With the smoke surrounding Morrow and potential issues, I'm not even disappointed. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 19 minutes ago, AJS said: That tells me Berry would rather have Johnson than Morrow. We've been down this road before, I'll trust the coaching staff to bring in the player they feel will add the most to the team. With the smoke surrounding Morrow and potential issues, I'm not even disappointed. Yep. Bingo. Wouldn't be surprised to see him drop in the draft, a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 26 minutes ago, scpa0305 said: Sounds like Berry was trying to push him a year...he wanted to play this year. If so, you have to bring players in with his skills. I’ve heard he may have been a tough recruit...his dad calls the shots and he’s known to be difficult Fortunately, no, we don't have to. We have solid talent and if he's having the issues I've heard, it could very well be addition by subtraction. Again, I trust our coaches. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 12 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said: Fortunately, no, we don't have to. We have solid talent and if he's having the issues I've heard, it could very well be addition by subtraction. Again, I trust our coaches. I get it. Obviously your response is correct, just a tough one to miss out on. I first saw him play last year, unreal skill set. But to your point...have to trust the coaches. First heard of issues around thanksgiving when he didn’t show up to the force Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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