2023-24 University of North Dakota Hockey Season

[AJS]

1 hour ago, WiSioux said:

Hunter Johannes coming to UND for his final year of eligibility. Brad says standby this morning for more announcements. 

Seems like a great replacement for Judd! 

[The Sicatoka]

9 minutes ago, brianvf said:

Going by a somewhat typical 26-man roster (15 F / 8 D / 3 G):
...
Still need a couple dmen!

A Schloss's article earlier today strongly hinted at going 16F this year. It said "one more" even with Johannes. 

A couple-three D depending on Strathmann staying in the USHL. 

[brianvf]

Just now, The Sicatoka said:

A Schloss's article earlier today strongly hinted at going 16F this year. It said "one more" even with Johannes. 

A couple-three D depending on Strathmann staying in the USHL. 

Yeah still a couple uncertainties, for sure.
I could see them maybe wanting 16F again this year with not knowing Montgomery's status and recovery from injury.

[The Sicatoka]

3 minutes ago, brianvf said:

Yeah still a couple uncertainties, for sure.
I could see them maybe wanting 16F again this year with not knowing Montgomery's status and recovery from injury.

Or is someone else scheduled for off-season work that they're concerned about? Not saying, just wondering aloud. 

[Big A HG]

30 minutes ago, UNDColorado said:

Yep, I prefer to spend my money at Qdoba if i'm going that route.

 

Qdoba is also originally from Denver, only a few miles up the road from DU.  Do those 3-4 miles make it any better?  For lack of eliminating both of the areas most convenient burrito stops, we'll go with a tentative 'yes' for now.

[Kevin G]

8 minutes ago, Big A HG said:

 

Qdoba is also originally from Denver, only a few miles up the road from DU.  Do those 3-4 miles make it any better?  For lack of eliminating both of the areas most convenient burrito stops, we'll go with a tentative 'yes' for now.

Like I always say, when you think of upscale Mexican food, think of Denver, Colorado.

[Big A HG]

Just now, Kevin G said:

Like I always say, when you think of upscale Mexican food, think of Denver, Colorado.

[Wilbur]

Heavy line.  Johanson, Jammer, Jackson Kunz.

 

[scpa0305]

14 minutes ago, Wilbur said:

Heavy line.  Johanson, Jammer, Jackson Kunz.

 

I’m actually hoping Kunz can carve out a top 6 role. He has a ton of offensive upside. Really needs to work on footspeed however. 

[siouxforce19]

Just now, scpa0305 said:

I’m actually hoping Kunz can carve out a top 6 role. He has a ton of offensive upside. Really needs to work on footspeed however. 

He ended the season in the top 9, not out of the question that he could move into the top 6. He’s one I think could have an increased role and play on the power play more. 

[scpa0305]

47 minutes ago, siouxforce19 said:

He ended the season in the top 9, not out of the question that he could move into the top 6. He’s one I think could have an increased role and play on the power play more. 

Yep, really handzy/crafty around the net. Can wire the puck. If he can keep up at this level, he could have really good production. Put up really impressive numbers at shattuck, was one and done in the ushl and was really close to a pt/game.

[The Sicatoka]

If Schloss is correct and Johannes is 15F and they are looking at one more (16F) what they bring will be a huge tell to me as to if Berry has figured out the game is going to speed and skill and scoring. 

"Hobey" Fantilli had 64 points. That's Senden/Hain/Caulfield ... combined (53). 

[AJS]

4 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

If Schloss is correct and Johannes is 15F and they are looking at one more (16F) what they bring will be a huge tell to me as to if Berry has figured out the game is going to speed and skill and scoring. 

"Hobey" Fantilli had 64 points. That's Senden/Hain/Caulfield ... combined (53). 

In the Albrecht article, Schloss mentioned that they would need one more definitely (Johannes) and possible one more depth add. The question was is Johannes a depth add or not? I would say not. 

[The Sicatoka]

3 minutes ago, AJS said:

In the Albrecht article, Schloss mentioned that they would need one more definitely (Johannes) and possible one more depth add. The question was is Johannes a depth add or not? I would say not. 

At a 16F roster and a hopefully 9/3 mindset (not the old top 6 / bottom 6) I'd like another scorer after Johannes. 

But I'd really like a RH D. 

[siouxforce19]

5 minutes ago, AJS said:

In the Albrecht article, Schloss mentioned that they would need one more definitely (Johannes) and possible one more depth add. The question was is Johannes a depth add or not? I would say not. 

I don’t think Johannes was a depth add. I think he was a third line forward add. 
 

I actually wonder what they’ll do for the depth add. Part of me thinks they should just bring in Croal. Do very many portal forwards enter to become a “depth” forward? Not sure what we will find there. 

[Big A HG]

Croal is already scoring at a decent clip for Muskegon, leading their team in overall scoring (though not on a PPG clip) and would be 20 years old by fall.  I don't see a lot of reason to leave him in the USHL another year personally.  I would rather bring in a kid like that than another portal kid.

[Kevin G]

29 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:

I’m actually hoping Kunz can carve out a top 6 role. He has a ton of offensive upside. Really needs to work on footspeed however. 

To your point: while at Green Bay in 2020-2021, Kunz led the Gamblers in goals scored (23g in 50gp). That team had some good talent: Mason Lohrei, Ryan Kirwan, Cam Thiesing, Ryan Greene, and our very own Jake Schmaltz. It would be HUGE if Kunz rediscovered his goal scoring this coming season.

[siouxforce19]

1 minute ago, Big A HG said:

Croal is already scoring at a decent clip for Muskegon, leading their team in overall scoring (though not on a PPG clip) and would be 20 years old by fall.  I don't see a lot of reason to leave him in the USHL another year personally.  I would rather bring in a kid like that than another portal kid.

Recently Schlossman has started saying in his articles that UND will bring in “AT LEAST 2 freshman forwards,” which kind of makes it seem like they could be considering bringing him in. 

[scpa0305]

15 minutes ago, Big A HG said:

Croal is already scoring at a decent clip for Muskegon, leading their team in overall scoring (though not on a PPG clip) and would be 20 years old by fall.  I don't see a lot of reason to leave him in the USHL another year personally.  I would rather bring in a kid like that than another portal kid.

Leave croal alone…he needs another year  

[jk]

Right, Croal could be fighting for a fourth line spot or playing a ton of minutes in all situations in the USHL.  I know which I choose.

[thUNDer]

Chipotle was a huge find & blessing while visiting San Juan on New Year’s a decade ago. Haven’t been in one since though.

[petey23]

9 hours ago, UNDColorado said:

Yep, I prefer to spend my money at Qdoba if i'm going that route.

Preferred Moe's until they changed up their chicken...and let the restaurant in Fargo go to sh!t.

 

[The Sicatoka]

Seems this is what we get today ... 

 

[The Sicatoka]

I'll be bitterly disappointed if Pyke doesn't bring exploding ninja space jet bear with him. Jandric failed us on that. 

Mr Miagi fighter plane volcano bear is mandatory minimum. 

[The Sicatoka]

Pyke wore 7 at Alaska.
Will he just slide into 7 with us like the last Alaska defenseman transfer?