2023-24 University of North Dakota Hockey Season

[The Sicatoka]

4 hours ago, Goon said:

Actually, it's not all that surprising, Keaton Pehrson wore an "A" last season. 

Um …

https://forum.siouxsports.com/topic/34800-2023-24-university-of-north-dakota-hockey-season/page/71/#comment-1315994

 

[Goon]

2 hours ago, The Sicatoka said:

Um …

https://forum.siouxsports.com/topic/34800-2023-24-university-of-north-dakota-hockey-season/page/71/#comment-1315994

 

Come one man. I was too busy to go back and read every post today. 

[The Sicatoka]

Tanner Komzak’s home town is West Kelowna, BC, and that area is burning right now. Hoping for the best for Tanner and his family. 

[gfhockey]

Mario resigning mean he’s new assistant? Lol

[The Sicatoka]

43 minutes ago, gfhockey said:

Mario resigning mean he’s new assistant? Lol

No.

Mario answer key is here: https://forum.siouxsports.com/topic/37674-2023-24-nd-high-school-hockey/page/2/#comment-1316063

 

[Sodbuster]

So if no news is good news, there's nothing but good news around here lately.

[I Ranger]

4 hours ago, Sodbuster said:

So if no news is good news, there's nothing but good news around here lately.

Only thing I know is the 3rd coach has basically been hired just going through the HR process today I believe. 

[The Sicatoka]

2 minutes ago, I Ranger said:

Only thing I know is the 3rd coach has basically been hired just going through the HR process today I believe. 

Congratulations?  

[The Sicatoka]

Of this speculated list:

• Bryn Chyzyk (Waterloo GM)
• Dillon Simpson (UND alum)
• Matt Smaby (Waterloo HC)
• Dallas Steward (12 years exp)
• Jason Ulmer (Volunteer Assistant)

I see nothing on the Waterloo site if that means anything. 

[I Ranger]

4 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

Of this speculated list:

• Bryn Chyzyk (Waterloo GM)
• Dillon Simpson (UND alum)
• Matt Smaby (Waterloo HC)
• Dallas Steward (12 years exp)
• Jason Ulmer (Volunteer Assistant)

I see nothing on the Waterloo site if that means anything. 

Total guess on my part based on wanting a D coach. Smaby was who they wanted but couldn't get to his number. 

[Tbone]

Well defense goes well with goaltending, so I am hoping it is somebody that Karl would see eye to eye with, like R. Bina

[The Sicatoka]

Bring back Hawk and Animal!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qRxDUf6WI0

 

[The Sicatoka]

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 ...

[petey23]

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.

[petey23]

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. 

[brianvf]

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.

 

[nodakgirl93]

Does he even have any coaching experience? 

[brianvf]

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.

[The Sicatoka]

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. 

[Wilbur]

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.  

 

[Siouxperfan7]

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!!

[Wilbur]

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. 

[sioux rube]

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 

[fightingsioux4life]

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.

[brianvf]

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.