scpa0305 Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 A lot has to do with our goaltending. So far…he’s been very good. 92% + save percentage is exactly what we needed. Masks a lot of D breakdowns. But…PP has to get going. Also, some guys need to get going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGreyAnt41 Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Kevin G said: With ten games played of 36 regular-season games scheduled, UND is just past the quarter pole for the 2023-24 season. So far, UND is averaging: 3.2 goals/game, which is tied for 20th in the nation 2.0 goals allowed/game, which is tied for 5th best in the nation I really thought we'd be scoring more goals than we're scoring and that we'd be allowing more goals (quite a bit more) than we're allowing. In other words, I thought our offense would be a little better and I thought our defense would be worse. By comparison, last year's team scored 3.3 goals/game (9th best in the nation) and allowed 2.8 goals/game (29th in the nation). So this year's team is scoring about the same as last year's team but defending much better. Probably related: Last year's save% was .886 (57th in the nation). This year's save% is .922 so far (7th in the nation). Also interesting is that shots allowed per game is about the same so far this year as it was last year. Last year they allowed 24.6 shots per game average. This year so far it's 25.6 shots per game. One shot MORE per game, but save percentage is that much higher. Says a lot about Perrson. It doesn't say anything about the quality of the shots, though. It could be that there are far fewer high quality shots and that this year they're keeping them more to the outside. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke1 Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 This #2 ranking concerns me a bit. They’ve improved and keep on improving, but I’m not so sure about this high ranking. hopefully they’ll get the four wins up to the Denver series. Then let’s see how they do at Magnus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 1 minute ago, Hayduke1 said: This #2 ranking concerns me a bit. They’ve improved and keep on improving, but I’m not so sure about this high ranking. I'd rather ride comfortably under the radar in that 4-5-6 area, good but could be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin G Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 34 minutes ago, BigGreyAnt41 said: Also interesting is that shots allowed per game is about the same so far this year as it was last year. Last year they allowed 24.6 shots per game average. This year so far it's 25.6 shots per game. One shot MORE per game, but save percentage is that much higher. Says a lot about Perrson. It doesn't say anything about the quality of the shots, though. It could be that there are far fewer high quality shots and that this year they're keeping them more to the outside. Good point. Raw SOG totals can be misleading, especially if the goalie gets hung out to dry on a consistent basis. Which seemed like what happened alot last year: bad turnover led to a breakaway or poor d-zone coverage led to an opponent left alone in front of the net. But at the end of the game, we had only allowed like 23 shots on goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoneySIOUX Posted November 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2023 42 minutes ago, Hayduke1 said: This #2 ranking concerns me a bit. They’ve improved and keep on improving, but I’m not so sure about this high ranking. hopefully they’ll get the four wins up to the Denver series. Then let’s see how they do at Magnus Having watched every team play, UND is absolutely deserving of their current standing in the polls. What makes you think we shouldn't be ranked that high? We've beaten the currently ranked No. 1, No. 6, No. 8 team, not to mention solid programs like UMD and Minnesota State. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said: Having watched every team play, UND is absolutely deserving of their current standing in the polls. What makes you think we shouldn't be ranked that high? We've beaten the currently ranked No. 1, No. 6, No. 8 team, not to mention solid programs like UMD and Minnesota State. So versus UMn, UMD, and MSUM, UND is 4-1-1. Have some work to do against SCSU and Bemidji and UMD but that Minnesota Cup is in sight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 A lot of bearish comments on here. I for one am very bullish on this team right now. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Hayduke1 said: This #2 ranking concerns me a bit. They’ve improved and keep on improving, but I’m not so sure about this high ranking. hopefully they’ll get the four wins up to the Denver series. Then let’s see how they do at Magnus Truth is, under all that fluff we suck. Haven't played a full 60 since '87. Music sucks these days too. Miss the Bee Gees. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, burd said: Truth is, under all that fluff we suck. Haven't played a full 60 since '87. Music sucks these days too. Miss the Bee Gees. You forgot ... " ... now get off my lawn!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 21 minutes ago, burd said: Truth is, under all that fluff we suck. Haven't played a full 60 since '87. Music sucks these days too. Miss the Bee Gees. Heavy Metal Hockey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Hayduke1 said: This #2 ranking concerns me a bit. They’ve improved and keep on improving, but I’m not so sure about this high ranking. hopefully they’ll get the four wins up to the Denver series. Then let’s see how they do at Magnus The thing is, it doesn't matter much anyway because very few teams stay put from week to week. I am also of the opinion that it is best to just hang around in the 4-7 range and let other teams have the bullseye on them. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 2 hours ago, brianvf said: Heavy Metal Hockey Just like the NCAA tourney: Stayin' alive, Stayin' alive Ah ha ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thUNDer Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 Geez man, we have so much fun sometimes reading posts here……thanks for the entertainment!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbone Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 3 hours ago, brianvf said: Heavy Metal Hockey Ian Kidd wants to go to Detroit toooo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/some-und-players-begin-wearing-neck-protection Quote More than half of UND's players began wearing neck protection during last weekend's series at Minnesota Duluth. The undershirts with turtlenecks arrived in Grand Forks on Thursday and equipment manager Dan Johansson had them shipped to Duluth in time for Friday's series opener. Of UND's 19 skaters who dressed against the Bulldogs, 12 wore the new undershirts including the Fighting Hawks' entire top line — Owen McLaughlin, Jackson Blake and captain Riese Gaber. "I didn't even notice it, honestly," Gaber said. "They're really comfy and obviously they're a good option for us to have." 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 1 minute ago, brianvf said: https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/some-und-players-begin-wearing-neck-protection This is fantastic news! The last thing I want to see is someone getting their throat cut by a skate blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 33 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said: This is fantastic news! The last thing I want to see is someone getting their throat cut by a skate blade. Will we see the Return of the Dickie? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 14 minutes ago, burd said: Will we see the Return of the Dickie? Dickey? Did you wear yours with an onion on your belt? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 It's a standard underlayer shirt with a Kevlar "turtleneck" added. I suspect some of the lads wore them in youth hockey. I wish they had them in ancient times* when I got hooked high and it rode off my shoulder to my Adam's apple. * @burd, before you ask, no onion on the belt. Neither belts nor onions had been invented yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 Noice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 1 hour ago, The Sicatoka said: Dickey? Did you wear yours with an onion on your belt? It was the style at the time - but we didn't have white onions because of the war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Was this the neck guard UND was wearing in Duluth? https://warroad.com/ Say "The Osh" donates to UND; gets free advertising: win-win. EDIT: Closer study of the photo shows "CCM" logo. Makes sense with the Adidas uniform/equipment contract. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thUNDer Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Seems to be crickets regarding the team on the national media stage since becoming #2. It’s not a bad thing to be feared & hated 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 In June, didn't most fans here predict that UND would be ranked #2 after the toughest part of the schedule? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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