Tbone Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Well defense goes well with goaltending, so I am hoping it is somebody that Karl would see eye to eye with, like R. Bina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Bring back Hawk and Animal! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qRxDUf6WI0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, Tbone said: Well defense goes well with goaltending, so I am hoping it is somebody that Karl would see eye to eye with, like R. Bina I see what you did there ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petey23 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 On 8/18/2023 at 12:28 PM, stoneySIOUX said: He picked his up mid-season though, if you remember. I'm pretty sure I've never seen this. From what i heard from guys who knew Ford, if we had not been dealing with the COVID crap he would have likely worn a letter from the start...but that was a weird year with limited time for guys to skate together in the summer and get to know each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petey23 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 On 8/18/2023 at 1:58 PM, Goon said: Ford had a way about him, you could tell that he was leader with the way he carried himself. I wish UND could've had him for four seasons. He wore the C at Bowling Green. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/top-candidate-emerging-in-unds-search-for-assistant-hockey-coach Top candidate, Mr. Dillon Simpson, emerging for the assistant coach position. Quote Former UND captain Dillon Simpson has emerged as a strong possibility to return to campus in a coaching role, multiple sources have confirmed to the Herald. Nothing has been finalized yet. Candidates have to go through an extensive process before official offers can be made. But Simpson fits the profile of what UND was looking for — someone to coach and manage the defensemen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodakgirl93 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Does he even have any coaching experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 The new Schloss UND podcast was posted today. https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/und-hockey-podcast-the-season-inches-closer They spoke about the upcoming season and talked about how the practices have looked. Schloss specifically called out Blake on looking dominant in these early practices. Also he talked about Perron making some great passes and hustling back when he doesn't have the puck, compared him to Nick Schmaltz. Mentioned Berg looking like a good fit. Said Hedquist was a full participant in practices, so he must be recovered from his injury suffered late last season. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 13 hours ago, nodakgirl93 said: Does he even have any coaching experience? The way the posting was written coaching experience and professional playing experience were considered about the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 NCHC postseason tournament with 9 teams now means an 8-9 play in game at the site of the #1 seed on the Wednesday before the quarters begin next season. I'd think if UND was the 1 seed an 8 vs. 9 game between CC and Miami would have decent attendance at the Ralph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, Wilbur said: NCHC postseason tournament with 9 teams now means an 8-9 play in game at the site of the #1 seed on the Wednesday before the quarters begin next season. I'd think if UND was the 1 seed an 8 vs. 9 game between CC and Miami would have decent attendance at the Ralph. You're assuming their won't be a 10th added before that!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wilbur Posted August 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, Siouxperfan7 said: You're assuming their won't be a 10th added before that!! That would mean....NCHC Final Five....I could do that. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux rube Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Wilbur said: That would mean....NCHC Final Five....I could do that. Oh how I miss that. Get that 10th team damnit 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Siouxperfan7 said: You're assuming their won't be a 10th added before that!! And I think I know where this potential 10th team is located! Hint: Twin Cities Metro Area, Small, Private School, recently moved up to Division I, newest member of the Summit League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 34 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said: And I think I know where this potential 10th team is located! Hint: Twin Cities Metro Area, Small, Private School, recently moved up to Division I, newest member of the Summit League. I still have a hard time believing that St Thomas would jump ship from the CCHA to the NCHC just a couple years after they joined the CCHA. They just joined the CCHA in 2021. I'm assuming that the CCHA would make them pay a decent fee for leaving, much like the rule that the NCHC has in place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 3 hours ago, brianvf said: I still have a hard time believing that St Thomas would jump ship from the CCHA to the NCHC just a couple years after they joined the CCHA. They just joined the CCHA in 2021. I'm assuming that the CCHA would make them pay a decent fee for leaving, much like the rule that the NCHC has in place. Looking at the insane realignment going on in collegiate sports today, l wouldn't rule anything out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 34 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said: Looking at the insane realignment going on in colligate sports today, l wouldn't rule anything out. Yeah, for sure. Something is gonna have to give if all these schools rumored at going DI start actually doing it. They'll all need to fit somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 According to Brad in the Laurila article, Dillon Simpson is the new coach. I don't like it, as it's his first coaching job and I'm also not sold on always hiring a former UND player. If they wanted a former UND player, then get someone with coaching experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Roster. Check. Captains. Check. Now, the most important season line item as defined by @geaux_sioux: Do we have a fishbowl? Somebody, please, channel your inner Evan Trupp or Coltyn Sanderson and wear one, for @geaux_sioux's sake, ... please. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 8 hours ago, cberkas said: According to Brad in the Laurila article, Dillon Simpson is the new coach. I don't like it, as it's his first coaching job and I'm also not sold on always hiring a former UND player. If they wanted a former UND player, then get someone with coaching experience. It doesn't concern me that much being it's a 3rd assistant coach. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Quiet reality: You spend more than three seasons with an AHL franchise you're being kept around for more than on-ice play. You've effectively become a de facto coach within the organization. https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=123970 PS - The final threshold has been broken. Assuming a Simpson hire, UND has a payroll coach that could be my kid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 8 hours ago, cberkas said: According to Brad in the Laurila article, Dillon Simpson is the new coach. I don't like it, as it's his first coaching job and I'm also not sold on always hiring a former UND player. If they wanted a former UND player, then get someone with coaching experience. If he can get the players and especially the defense to play with the passion and love for UND that he did, I'm good with it. Maybe it would have been nice if he had coaching experience somewhere, but I think he has a good background of knowledge and maybe some connections through his dad, and I sure wouldn't mind someone with his personality and passion talking to a recruit's parents. I think Nick Oliver only had Junior assistant coach experience before St. Cloud hired him as an assistant, and that was with two full time positions, so I think you can see big time coaching potential before you have much experience. I'm sure Smaby would have been preferable, but some guys that have that experience aren't going to take a pay cut unless they might be the next man up if you know what I mean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJS Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Love the Simpson hire. Get young with that 3rd assistant. Recruiting has been solid, no doubt, but I think more youth on the Coaching staff will help. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, AJS said: Love the Simpson hire. Get young with that 3rd assistant. Recruiting has been solid, no doubt, but I think more youth on the Coaching staff will help. Good point, he will also be very relatable with the players, and maybe a good go between when issues arise that could derail a team. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 8 minutes ago, AJS said: Love the Simpson hire. Get young with that 3rd assistant. Recruiting has been solid, no doubt, but I think more youth on the Coaching staff will help. KG is a generational shift from Bubs and Dane. Simpson is a generational shift from KG. ... just realized that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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