2023-24 University of North Dakota Hockey Season

[fightingsioux4life]

15 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said:

They've been pointed out ad nauseum, man. We all get it. It's just be absolutely slaughtered into the ground over and over and it's exhausting 

Fair enough. Here is to a better 2023-24 season and happier moods on this forum.

[AJS]

Based on importance, looking to see if we get word this week on.

A level importance:

• Transfer Goalie: Either Haider or Persson
• Frisch Decision
• Kleven Decision (Each day that passes, does give me hope that he stays)

B level

• Caulfied decision

 

Other: Clearly getting a high-end defenseman is a top priority, not sure what's in there now is enticing. I know we're split on this, but would be nice if Albrecht signed as well, or if one other of the "depth" guys hit the portal. Talent / Talent / Talent. 

[SIOUXELEVENS]

6 minutes ago, AJS said:

Based on importance, looking to see if we get word this week on.

A level importance:

• Transfer Goalie: Either Haider or Persson
• Frisch Decision
• Kleven Decision (Each day that passes, does give me hope that he stays)

B level

• Caulfied decision

 

Other: Clearly getting a high-end defenseman is a top priority, not sure what's in there now is enticing. I know we're split on this, but would be nice if Albrecht signed as well, or if one other of the "depth" guys hit the portal. Talent / Talent / Talent. 

Just looking at stats Persson is kind of helter  skelter , thinking Haider or Pavicich , if Kleven stays wow that’s a super bonus. Forwards if Albrecht not back we need one more , maybe a face off specialist ? Just my opinion. 

[siouxforce19]

10 minutes ago, AJS said:

Based on importance, looking to see if we get word this week on.

A level importance:

• Transfer Goalie: Either Haider or Persson
• Frisch Decision
• Kleven Decision (Each day that passes, does give me hope that he stays)

B level

• Caulfied decision

 

Other: Clearly getting a high-end defenseman is a top priority, not sure what's in there now is enticing. I know we're split on this, but would be nice if Albrecht signed as well, or if one other of the "depth" guys hit the portal. Talent / Talent / Talent. 

As far as D, one of the guys in the portal that ON PAPER would seem to hit all the boxes the coaches usually look for is Tanner Palocsik from Dartmouth. Captain, right shot, pretty good offensive stats, NCAA ice time leader. But I’m not sure about getting a kid from the Ivy League to come to UND. I would imagine once regionals are complete there will be more to choose from. 

[SiouxFanatic]

Thanks for 3 years, K-Train!  

[siouxfan512]

12 minutes ago, SIOUXELEVENS said:

Just looking at stats Persson is kind of helter  skelter , thinking Haider or Pavicich , if Kleven stays wow that’s a super bonus. Forwards if Albrecht not back we need one more , maybe a face off specialist ? Just my opinion. 

Looking forward to seeing who we bring in at goalie and hope they transition quickly. Kind of funny to have to go to the portal a few years in a row when you think about the crazy run of dominant goalies we recruited. Parise, Lamoreux, Eidsness, Dell, Gothberg/McIntrye ... I'm probably missing one in there, but there were some good years. It seemed like guys were constantly putting up impressive stats.

I'm surprised Kleven hasn't signed and also hope we can bring him back for one more. I know there are concerns over his penalty minutes, and if he can just avoid the majors I'm fine with it. Just a part of his game to refine. It would be a big addition to the team.

Faceoffs has to be something they work on. It was pointed out on air, multiple times, how rough our faceoffs were this year, especially in critical situations. Not good for a team who is generally very good at that.

Wish we could just skip the NCAA Tourney because I may puke if UM, DU or MI win it. Gross. I'm ready to see next years roster and schedule. Really needs guys like Gaber and Blake to keep doing their thing. Would like to see James keep going with the momentum he was getting at the end of the season and Mclaughin needs to put on a little weight.

For all the critics, we've seen the parity in college hockey. A few of those one score games that didn't go our way this year, could easily flip next year and then you're well within the tourney. Coming into UND in 2003, I didn't even realize the stretch of incredible teams I was watching. The NCAA Tourney was a right, not a priveledge and the Frozen Four was more often than not. All teams have some down years, but hopefully UND can right the ship and be a little more consistent with their tourney appearances and tourney success.

[siouxfan512]

Just now, siouxfan512 said:

Looking forward to seeing who we bring in at goalie and hope they transition quickly. Kind of funny to have to go to the portal a few years in a row when you think about the crazy run of dominant goalies we recruited. Parise, Lamoreux, Eidsness, Dell, Gothberg/McIntrye ... I'm probably missing one in there, but there were some good years. It seemed like guys were constantly putting up impressive stats.

I'm surprised Kleven hasn't signed and also hope we can bring him back for one more. I know there are concerns over his penalty minutes, and if he can just avoid the majors I'm fine with it. Just a part of his game to refine. It would be a big addition to the team.

Faceoffs has to be something they work on. It was pointed out on air, multiple times, how rough our faceoffs were this year, especially in critical situations. Not good for a team who is generally very good at that.

Wish we could just skip the NCAA Tourney because I may puke if UM, DU or MI win it. Gross. I'm ready to see next years roster and schedule. Really needs guys like Gaber and Blake to keep doing their thing. Would like to see James keep going with the momentum he was getting at the end of the season and Mclaughin needs to put on a little weight.

For all the critics, we've seen the parity in college hockey. A few of those one score games that didn't go our way this year, could easily flip next year and then you're well within the tourney. Coming into UND in 2003, I didn't even realize the stretch of incredible teams I was watching. The NCAA Tourney was a right, not a priveledge and the Frozen Four was more often than not. All teams have some down years, but hopefully UND can right the ship and be a little more consistent with their tourney appearances and tourney success.

and of course, mid-post I see the announcement Kleven has signed. 

[The Sicatoka]

Right now the defense is Cooper Moore and my nightly prayer that Ethan Frisch stays. 

Cooper and a prayer is not a defense. 

[stoneySIOUX]

Just now, The Sicatoka said:

Right now the defense is Cooper Moore and my nightly prayer that Ethan Frisch stays. 

Unfortunately, I'm thinking it's gonna be Moore, but I hope I'm wrong. 

[ChadR]

On 3/20/2023 at 3:20 PM, MafiaMan said:

Or give Kaleb Johnson a shot between the pipes, right, @Wilbur?

Per Schloss, Frisch is nearing a deal and will be gone.

[stoneySIOUX]

Just now, ChadR said:

Per Schloss, Frisch is nearing a deal and will be gone.

On queue. Welp, that's real crappy for us, but very, very cool for him.

[burd]

2 minutes ago, siouxfan512 said:

and of course, mid-post I see the announcement Kleven has signed. 

We all believed since last spring that he would almost certainly be gone next year.   Good for the program to have players signed to the big stage.  

[scpa0305]

1 minute ago, ChadR said:

Per Schloss, Frisch is nearing a deal and will be gone.

Yep…haider might want to think twice about coming here

[siouxforce19]

1 minute ago, ChadR said:

Per Schloss, Frisch is nearing a deal and will be gone.

Yup. I was told this yesterday and immediately started looking at portal D lol. 

[Oxbow6]

3 minutes ago, ChadR said:

Per Schloss, Frisch is nearing a deal and will be gone.

He's the one that UND needed to come back. Really good player. Better person.

[Oxbow6]

So will Kleven and JBD gonna room together on the road?

[stoneySIOUX]

11 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said:

He's the one that UND needed to come back. Really good player. Better person.

Never got the chance to meet him, but everyone I know that is connected to him at UND says he just a great kid and awesome to be around. Great leader.

[AJS]

I still cannot get over the fact that UND returned 6 D-man this year and Berry went to the Portal for the other 2. Absolutely insane. 

[cowboys5xsbs]

Just now, AJS said:

I still cannot get over the fact that UND returned 6 D-man this year and Berry went to the Portal for the other 2. Absolutely insane. 

Right no planning ahead to try and get some more guys a year of experience.  How does this happen.

[jk]

Just now, AJS said:

I still cannot get over the fact that UND returned 6 D-man this year and Berry went to the Portal for the other 2. Absolutely insane. 

What would you have suggested instead?

[Langster019]

8 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said:

So will Kleven and JBD gonna room together on the road?

If he’s with the NHL club he won’t be with JBD, who’s with their AHL team last I checked but that was a few weeks ago. 

[scpa0305]

2 minutes ago, jk said:

What would you have suggested instead?

Let our underclassmen develop. Thats how you smooth things over year to year. We really didn’t need the portal heading into this year. It cost us for sure. 

[stoneySIOUX]

2 minutes ago, Langster019 said:

If he’s with the NHL club he won’t be with JBD, who’s with their AHL team last I checked but that was a few weeks ago. 

He's implying that Kleven is gonna get sent down when his first year of his ELC is burned.

[AJS]

Just now, jk said:

What would you have suggested instead?

Really? I would hope that any college would have someone that they have recruited and is committed that is ready to step into the Freshman class at a position. Goaltending being the exception have you ever seen a year where there is either no Forwards or no defenseman that are available? My suggestion would have been to spend last year recruiting at least ONE defensive player that could have stepped into the line-up this past Fall.

I'll say this as well, only having two forwards that are ready for this class is concerning as well. 

[Oxbow6]

7 minutes ago, jk said:

What would you have suggested instead?

Don't get the team in its current predicament.