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2023-24 University of North Dakota Hockey Season


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10 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:

Just guarantee Howard he’ll be on a line with OM and Blake the entire year. First PP guaranteed.  

And we were really missing a left shot on the right flank for a one-timer this year although that is Gaber's spot but I would much prefer a one-time option from either side.  

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2 minutes ago, tnt said:

Yeah, wouldn't give up on him yet.  If you look at Madison, none of the defensemen have great +/- numbers, but Ausmus is among the best with those playing a lot of games.  Minnesota recruited Yakesh on last year, and Ausmus is on par or better than he is and is younger as well. 

Agreed. My only concern is that he was always known as a high end offensive defensemen…offensive defensemen that don’t put up points is a bit concerning :) There’s also an ‘06 dman QBing their PP over Ausmus…also concerning.

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Just now, scpa0305 said:

Agreed. My only concern is that he was always known as a high end offensive defensemen…offensive defensemen that don’t put up points is a bit concerning :) There’s also an ‘06 dman QBing their PP over Ausmus…also concerning.

Wasn't Yakesh supposed to be offensive as well?

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36 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

I'd argue a 9th D or a 4th G would not be fool-hearty. 

Go with 15F 8D 3G. Have 1 F 1 D 1 G that know their roll, high character, emergency type of player. Build the remaining 14 F 7 D 2 G with as much talent as you can. Coach your talent up, stick with guys through their ups and downs. 

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2 hours ago, scpa0305 said:

Agreed. My only concern is that he was always known as a high end offensive defensemen…offensive defensemen that don’t put up points is a bit concerning :) There’s also an ‘06 dman QBing their PP over Ausmus…also concerning.

Exactly - like the scouting report on Bast in that first season or two in the BCHL, dynamic offense and skating from an undersized young D. Then he went to the USHL and the offense was gone. 

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10 minutes ago, sparky8701 said:

Exactly - like the scouting report on Bast in that first season or two in the BCHL, dynamic offense and skating from an undersized young D. Then he went to the USHL and the offense was gone. 

Right….ushl is significantly tougher league. But for some it doesn’t matter (I.e. Makar)

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Expected Roster as of 3/23/23 -

Going by a somewhat typical 26-man roster (15 F / 8 D / 3 G):

Forwards (13)
Fr - Emerson / Perron
So - Blake / James / McLaughlin / Strinden / Montgomery (RS)
Jr - Schmaltz / Portz / Kunz
Sr - Gaber / Jamernik / Ness

Defense (6)
Fr - Benoit / Komzak / Wiebe / Livanavage / Strathmann
Sr - Moore

Goalies (2)
Fr - Hedquist
So - Johnson

Undetermined
Decision from Caulfield / Albrecht

Portal and/or Recruit
F - Could need 1-2 depending on what Caulfield & Albrecht do
D - Need two
G - Need one

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12 minutes ago, brianvf said:

Expected Roster as of 3/23/23 -

Going by a somewhat typical 26-man roster (15 F / 8 D / 3 G):

Forwards (12)
Fr - Emerson / Perron
So - Blake / James / McLaughlin / Strinden
Jr - Schmaltz / Portz / Kunz
Sr - Gaber / Jamernik / Ness

Defense (6)
Fr - Benoit / Komzak / Wiebe / Livanavage / Strathmann
Sr - Moore

Goalies (2)
Fr - Hedquist
So - Johnson

Undetermined
Decision from Caulfield / Albrecht

Portal and/or Recruit
F - Even if both Caulfield and Albrecht stay, we still need one more recruit or portal forward.
D - Need two
G - Need one

Montgomery?

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6 hours ago, brianvf said:

Expected Roster as of 3/23/23 -

Going by a somewhat typical 26-man roster (15 F / 8 D / 3 G):

Forwards (13)
Fr - Emerson / Perron
So - Blake / James / McLaughlin / Strinden / Montgomery (RS)
Jr - Schmaltz / Portz / Kunz
Sr - Gaber / Jamernik / Ness

Defense (6)
Fr - Benoit / Komzak / Wiebe / Livanavage / Strathmann
Sr - Moore

Goalies (2)
Fr - Hedquist
So - Johnson

Undetermined
Decision from Caulfield / Albrecht

Portal and/or Recruit
F - Could need 1-2 depending on what Caulfield & Albrecht do
D - Need two
G - Need one

Great write up…makes me ever more worried about next year :)

Besides the obvious needs…another glaring hole is the lack of upperclassman punch. Besides gaber there’s nothing. Team will be thin next year. There’s will definitely be minutes up for grabs.

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6 hours ago, brianvf said:

Crap, good call, I was just going off the stats page...of course he wouldn't be on there since he didn't play a game.
I'll edit.  :)
Thanks!

 

I think he would be the reason why we will see 16 forwards again counting him. I don't think anyone really knows if he will be able to play again with his health but hopefully they can figure it out. 

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7 hours ago, brianvf said:

Expected Roster as of 3/23/23 -

Going by a somewhat typical 26-man roster (15 F / 8 D / 3 G):

Forwards (13)
Fr - Emerson / Perron
So - Blake / James / McLaughlin / Strinden / Montgomery (RS)
Jr - Schmaltz / Portz / Kunz
Sr - Gaber / Jamernik / Ness

Defense (6)
Fr - Benoit / Komzak / Wiebe / Livanavage / Strathmann
Sr - Moore

Goalies (2)
Fr - Hedquist
So - Johnson

Undetermined
Decision from Caulfield / Albrecht

Portal and/or Recruit
F - Could need 1-2 depending on what Caulfield & Albrecht do
D - Need two
G - Need one

Here's my concern about the Forward group. It's going to be better this upcoming year than last, but do we need 4 players (in bold) with that skill set? I'm not saying not having any but, the game is changing. There are guys (ex: 21, 28) that if they are your 4th line type of guys. Look out. You can have an offensive ceiling and be effective defensively as well.  

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2 hours ago, I Ranger said:

I think [Montgomery] would be the reason why we will see 16 forwards again counting him. I don't think anyone really knows if he will be able to play again with his health but hopefully they can figure it out. 

I'm in the dark regarding Montgomery. (1) What injury/injuries has he sustained that have kept him from playing? (2) If healthy, what is his ideal role/ceiling?

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14 minutes ago, Kevin G said:

I'm in the dark regarding Montgomery. (1) What injury/injuries has he sustained that have kept him from playing? (2) If healthy, what is his ideal role/ceiling?

He had issues with his back all year I believe and they really couldn't figure out what was going on. He was finally cleared to practice for the first time with the team just a couple weeks ago in Omaha. He's a depth forward at best though. 

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Expected Roster as of 3/24/23 -

Going by a somewhat typical 26-man roster (15 F / 8 D / 3 G):

Forwards (14)
Fr - Emerson / Perron
So - Blake / James / McLaughlin / Strinden / Montgomery (RS)
Jr - Schmaltz / Portz / Kunz
Sr - Gaber / Jamernik / Ness
Gr - Caulfield

Defense (6)
Fr - Benoit / Komzak / Wiebe / Livanavage / Strathmann
Sr - Moore

Goalies (2)
Fr - Hedquist
So - Johnson

Undetermined
Decision from Albrecht

Portal and/or Recruit
F - Could need one depending on what Albrecht does
D - Need two
G - Need one

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Retain a goalie, a defenseman, and 12 or 13 forwards. Yeesh .... 

 

The C that would've landed on Frisch's sweater now lands ... 

I'd put it on Judd as a reminder he needs to play and lead.
Leave an A on Gaber.
Hang an A on LouieJam.
I'd stop there but would take calls from Schmaltz supporters. 

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