2022-23 University of North Dakota Hockey Season

[stoneySIOUX]

7 minutes ago, siouxforce19 said:

We had this many letters last year. And the year before that. And probably a few other years besides 2016, who I believe had more.

So I don’t know why people keep bringing this up as if it’s a new thing. 

We had five last year? Senden - C, Frisch - A, Sandy - A, Hain - A .... who am I missing?

EDIT: Started with Jasper.... and added Ford when Hainer went down.

Also, in 2016, we had SIX letters, not five, so I think your premise is spot on, Siouxforce. I don't see it as a problem whatsoever.

[siouxforce19]

4 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said:

We had five last year? Senden - C, Frisch - A, Sandy - A, Hain - A .... who am I missing?

So TECHNICALLY… Weatherby was an A. Then he left. And we added Ford’s A at mid season. 

[stoneySIOUX]

7 minutes ago, siouxforce19 said:

So TECHNICALLY… Weatherby was an A. Then he left. And we added Ford’s A at mid season. 

Yep, yep. And for context, since 2000-2001, we've had:

3 captains -- 9 times
4 captains -- 9 times
5 -- 3 times
6 - 1 time (2016)

Definitely not uncommon anymore to have more than 3. 

[LuvHockey]

Countdown is 30 days till puck drops...

[brianvf]

11 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said:

Yep, yep. And for context, since 2000-2001, we've had:

3 captains -- 9 times
4 captains -- 9 times
5 -- 3 times
6 - 1 time (2016)

Definitely not uncommon anymore to have more than 3. 

So...what you're saying is that they better add another letter in there this year if they want a repeat of 2016.
Get on it, Berry!

Also...wrap up this Eiserman kid while you're at it to calm the masses on ss.com!   

[SiouxForever]

Natty or bust this year. 

[stoneySIOUX]

1 minute ago, SiouxForever said:

Natty or bust this year. 

I am not one to ever say this, but this is a team that has every piece of the puzzle. 

[DAR]

6 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said:

I am not one to ever say this, but this is a team that has every piece of the puzzle. 

Unproven goaltending.  Most important position on the ice.  

[stoneySIOUX]

11 minutes ago, DAR said:

Unproven goaltending.  Most important position on the ice.  

DeRidder is very much a proven goaltender. Kid has seen A LOT of rubber in his NCAA career. He will also have the best defense he's ever had in front of him. 

Feels like he's even more proven than Cam was in 2016. He was the supposed Achilles heel that year, too.

[Green Banner]

So maybe they should report who DOESN'T have a letter .

 

[hockeytherapy13]

4 hours ago, stoneySIOUX said:

DeRidder is very much a proven goaltender. Kid has seen A LOT of rubber in his NCAA career. He will also have the best defense he's ever had in front of him. 

Feels like he's even more proven than Cam was in 2016. He was the supposed Achilles heel that year, too.

Yeah for his save % to be as good as it was last year with a mediocre team ahead of him is a great sign. And whether some want to admit it or not, the big 10 was good last year and had some offensively gifted players, therefore, he’s stopped skilled guys. So once this goalie settles into how ours guys play in the D zone, I think he’ll prove to be a great snag from the portal.

[DAR]

3 hours ago, hockeytherapy13 said:

Yeah for his save % to be as good as it was last year with a mediocre team ahead of him is a great sign. And whether some want to admit it or not, the big 10 was good last year and had some offensively gifted players, therefore, he’s stopped skilled guys. So once this goalie settles into how ours guys play in the D zone, I think he’ll prove to be a great snag from the portal.

Lets hope so.  Still unproven though.  Time will tell.

[stoneySIOUX]

10 hours ago, DAR said:

Lets hope so.  Still unproven though.  Time will tell.

What's unproven about him? That he hasn't played at UND? The Big 10 is a mediocre defensive conference, but a solid offensive one. His numbers are pretty good playing against teams that are absolutely gunning night in and night out. Again, I know for a fact he's never played behind a defense he is going to play behind this season. There's been nothing to indicate he can't be a solid, solid tendy for UND. 

[The Sicatoka]

DeRidder? Unintuitive as this sounds, can he make the adjustment from seeing 35 shots per game at MiSU to 25 per game at UND. 

Fewer shots means each one is more important. 

[tnt]

36 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said:

What's unproven about him? That he hasn't played at UND? The Big 10 is a mediocre defensive conference, but a solid offensive one. His numbers are pretty good playing against teams that are absolutely gunning night in and night out. Again, I know for a fact he's never played behind a defense he is going to play behind this season. There's been nothing to indicate he can't be a solid, solid tendy for UND. 

Looking at his stats, he has a better save percentage than any returning goalie in the NCHC that has enough games to meet criteria.  I find it funny that many have high expectations for freshmen coming in and are putting some of them high up in the lineup, but a goalie that has played quite a bit is a big concern.  Not saying either is a given, but there seems to be some inequity in the thought process. 

[stoneySIOUX]

10 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

DeRidder? Unintuitive as this sounds, can he make the adjustment from seeing 35 shots per game at MiSU to 25 per game at UND. 

Fewer shots means each one is more important. 

Fair point, Sic. We'll see. With that said, I am supremely confident of the D in front of him. I am expecting DeRidder to be a very, very good addition.

[stoneySIOUX]

2 minutes ago, tnt said:

Looking at his stats, he has a better save percentage than any returning goalie in the NCHC that has enough games to meet criteria.  I find it funny that many have high expectations for freshmen coming in and are putting some of them high up in the lineup, but a goalie that has played quite a bit is a big concern.  Not saying either is a given, but there seems to be some inequity in the thought process. 

We all have our Anti-Big 10 bias 

[siouxforce19]

1 hour ago, stoneySIOUX said:

Fair point, Sic. We'll see. With that said, I am supremely confident of the D in front of him. I am expecting DeRidder to be a very, very good addition.

It’s very simple. If we provide our goaltender with more goal support then we won’t need to nitpick the goaltending as much 

 

*by “we” I mean UND*

[Goon]

2 hours ago, stoneySIOUX said:

What's unproven about him? That he hasn't played at UND? The Big 10 is a mediocre defensive conference, but a solid offensive one. His numbers are pretty good playing against teams that are absolutely gunning night in and night out. Again, I know for a fact he's never played behind a defense he is going to play behind this season. There's been nothing to indicate he can't be a solid, solid tendy for UND. 

Even playing on a bad team, I think  his numbers are pretty good. 

[Kevin G]

On 9/1/2022 at 3:41 PM, stoneySIOUX said:

I am not one to ever say this, but this is a team that has every piece of the puzzle. 

The biggest question mark, imo, is our ability to create offense against defensively sound teams. 

[gfhockey]

Safe to say a one and done Berry seat hot? 

[stoneySIOUX]

1 hour ago, gfhockey said:

Safe to say a one and done Berry seat hot? 

Hahahahaha jeebus. 

[stoneySIOUX]

1 hour ago, Kevin G said:

The biggest question mark, imo, is our ability to create offense against defensively sound teams. 

I agree with this. Hoping the influx of forwards will get this going, like we all are. 

[Wilbur]

I think Deridder will be fine.  Or the Swede could take the reigns and be the guy.

[gfhockey]

Serious question thi how many one and done do we give berry