2023-24 University of North Dakota Hockey Season

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

2 minutes ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

Given the 2/3 for OT win and 1.2 for away games, anything less than 1.65 wins is unacceptable!

Don’t forget the QWB(Quality Win Bonus)! 

[SuhakiYeahYeah]

Persson has more assists than Perron.

That is all.

[burd]

4 hours ago, InHeavenThereIsNoBeer said:

Don’t forget the QWB(Quality Win Bonus)! 

To say nothing of best jerseys

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

2 hours ago, SuhakiYeahYeah said:

Persson has more assists than Perron.

That is all.

So strange 

[fightingsioux4life]

6 hours ago, 108498 said:

Winning in Denver is very very hard. I think a split would be a good weekend. 

Agreed.

[siouxweet]

3 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said:

Agreed.

Regulation win and shootout loss

[fightingsioux4life]

Just now, siouxweet said:

Regulation win and shootout loss

That would be 4 out of 6 points. 

[siouxweet]

23 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said:

That would be 4 out of 6 points. 

Yep and a tie in the PWR

[SJHovey]

Has anyone figured out what ND's record is with Dave B. singing the Anthem?  If it's great, maybe we use him like Philly used Kate Smith and God Bless America, you know, trot him out whenever we need a big win at home.

[The Sicatoka]

Dave B did a lot of last season ... 

[brianvf]

Well-deserved IMO:

 

[Sodbuster]

He's been wonderful.

[fargosioux]

Presale tickets are available for the Sioux Falls regional at this link:

https://www.dennysanfordpremiercenter.com/events/2024/ncaa-d1-mens-ice-hockey-sioux-falls-regional

You need to use the promo code "CHEER".

I picked some up in hopes we will land in Sioux Falls. Tickets go on sale to the general public on December 4th.

[brianvf]

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/unds-five-on-three-penalty-kill-an-example-of-the-things-its-doing-right-this-season

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This year, UND got its 11th victory on Nov. 25. Last season, the 11th win came on Jan. 27.

The last time UND had 11 wins by Nov. 25? The Hrkac Circus team of 1986-87.

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UND is blocking 14.14 shots per game — most of any National Collegiate Hockey Conference team. Colorado College is second at 12.17.

Fighting Hawks players rank first, second and third in the league in blocks — Bennett Zmolek (31), Abram Wiebe (24) and Garrett Pyke (22).

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UND has become the best faceoff team in the NCHC, winning 55.1 percent of draws.

Three UND centers rank in the top 10 individually in the NCHC — Berg is first at 63 percent, Louis Jamernik V is seventh at 55 percent and Owen McLaughlin is 10th at 54.2 percent.

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Persson leads the NCHC in goals-against average (1.85) and save percentage (.924). He leads the nation in wins (11) and shutouts (three).

 

[Kevin G]

40 minutes ago, brianvf said:

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/unds-five-on-three-penalty-kill-an-example-of-the-things-its-doing-right-this-season

 

Seriously, that Hrkac Circus comp got my blood pumping. The year 1987 was the best sports year ever. My grandparents had ‘87 memorabilia on display (mostly Twins but also Sioux) until we had to throw everything away after the flood. 

[nodakgirl93]

Two of the 11 wins did come from 3 on 3 ot but still impressive. 

[brianvf]

Brad Berry joined the USCHO podcast today to discuss this year's team:

https://www.uscho.com/2023/11/29/north-dakotas-berry-talks-fighting-hawks-transfers-nchc-uscho-spotlight-college-hockey-podcast-season-6-episode-7/

[brianvf]

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/is-jake-livanavage-playing-himself-into-world-junior-contention

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But when Berry was asked how he would describe freshman defenseman Jake Livanavage to someone who has never seen him play, he couldn't help but think of another former UND player.

"I think he's got a little Troy Stecher in him," Berry said. "Troy Stecher wasn't the biggest defenseman, but he played like he was. When Jake Livanavage hops over the boards, he's playing for keeps."

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USA Hockey has been tracking his progression. Livanavage might be working his way into contention for the World Junior Championship roster thanks to his play in the first half of the season.

Tryout camp invites are expected to be extended next week.

Livanavage will get to do an audition this weekend.

USA's head coach is David Carle, who also is Denver's head coach.

 

[Benny Baker]

How many years do we think Livanavage plays in a UND jersey?

Given his play, and not having been drafted, I wonder if and when an NHL club makes him an offer to leave early. 

[scpa0305]

8 minutes ago, Benny Baker said:

How many years do we think Livanavage plays in a UND jersey?

Given his play, and not having been drafted, I wonder if and when an NHL club makes him an offer to leave early. 

My guess is…at the very least 3. It’s pretty early. Also, D is really tough. He’s been a pleasant surprise for me. I watched him at the WJSS this past summer and I was thinking he may not even be in the lineup in year 1  

[brianvf]

USCHO article on Cameron Berg:

https://www.uscho.com/2023/11/30/this-week-in-nchc-hockey-north-dakota-transfer-berg-finding-niche-with-team-filling-needed-role-with-fighting-hawks/

[brianvf]

Q&A with freshman dman Abram Wiebe:

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/get-to-know-und-freshman-defenseman-abram-wiebe

[RedFrog]

We jumped to #1 in the Pairwise after tonight's games.  Long way to go, but I would rather be here than sitting at 8 or 11 right now.

[brianvf]

5 minutes ago, RedFrog said:

We jumped to #1 in the Pairwise after tonight's games.  Long way to go, but I would rather be here than sitting at 8 or 11 right now.

Big jump...I think we were #6 at the beginning of the day.

UND, BU, Maine, QU, BC

Keep it rolling!

[brianvf]

3pts behind SCSU in the league now too, with one game in hand.
5pts up on WMU, who have also played one more game.