petey23 Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 25 minutes ago, SiouxFanSince1990 said: And just like that, Wisconsin is once again a powerhouse. And the Big 10 argueably now has 6 programs trending upward and Notre Dame in neutral. Quote
siouxforce19 Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, Kevin G said: Who's the next defenseman target? Bengtsson from LSSU? That one is going to Boston College 1 Quote
petey23 Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 10 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said: Regarding available players, this is a really good get. Plays all phases, big minutes, steady eddy. Sorely needed when brining in 5 freshies. Had to do a double take because Hockey DB lists him as a forward Quote
Kevin G Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 Just looking into Garrett Pyke: 6'1", 190 lbs., defenseman, left-hand shot, from Mississauga, Ont. For those who like statistical oddities, check out Pyke's stats from the past two years: identical number of games played, goals scored, assists, and points. 2021‑22 Alaska ** 34 4 15 19 2 0 46 54 2 2022‑23 Alaska ** 34 4 15 19 1 0 40 72 14 Quote
Kevin G Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, siouxforce19 said: That one is going to Boston College Dangit, didn't scroll down far enough on Rink Live's portal chart. Quote
mn_sioux Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 Schloss mentioned Palocsik (Dartmouth)and Warren (BC) Quote
cowboys5xsbs Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 I don't know much about him but the stats look good and the captain is nice Quote
cowboys5xsbs Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 "Pyke is not the first Alaska defenseman to transfer to UND. Two years ago, the Fighting Hawks got Chris Jandric out of the portal. Jandric played two years at UND, earning first-team all-National Collegiate Hockey Conference honors this season. Jandric and Pyke were teammates in 2019-20." 1 Quote
Popular Post InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted March 30, 2023 Popular Post Posted March 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, cowboys5xsbs said: "Pyke is not the first Alaska defenseman to transfer to UND. Two years ago, the Fighting Hawks got Chris Jandric out of the portal. Jandric played two years at UND, earning first-team all-National Collegiate Hockey Conference honors this season. Jandric and Pyke were teammates in 2019-20." Going to miss Jandric, he was a great pick-up. 10 Quote
scpa0305 Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 16 minutes ago, mn_sioux said: Schloss mentioned Palocsik (Dartmouth)and Warren (BC) Really hoping it’s warren Quote
Kevin G Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 21 minutes ago, mn_sioux said: Schloss mentioned Palocsik (Dartmouth)and Warren (BC) 4 minutes ago, scpa0305 said: Really hoping it’s warren Any particular reason you prefer Warren? (Honest question; I know zilch about either guy.) Quote
brianvf Posted March 30, 2023 Author Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, SiouxFanSince1990 said: And just like that, Wisconsin is once again a powerhouse. He'll have his work cut out for him for sure. He's no longer the Big Fish in the little WCHA pond...he's now the Little Fish in the big B10 pond...at a school that could care less about hockey. It'll be interesting to see how long he takes to turn UW into a contender again. 1 Quote
brianvf Posted March 30, 2023 Author Posted March 30, 2023 https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/alaska-captain-garrett-pyke-commits-to-und Quote UND has added one of the top defensemen from the NCAA transfer portal. Alaska captain Garrett Pyke, who nearly led the Nanooks to a surprising NCAA tournament appearance this season, committed to the Fighting Hawks on Thursday. Pyke will have one year of college eligibility remaining. "I'm excited," Pyke said. "Obviously, it's a program in college that everyone is familiar with. It's a great team, a great coaching staff. To be a part of it, it's a good feeling." Pyke, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound left-handed blue liner, posted identical numbers in his final two seasons with Alaska — 34 games, four goals, 19 points. He also registered a team-high plus-14. Unfortunately only one year of eligibility remaining. Hopefully the other dman portal additions have 2+ years. I like his +/- though. Quote The Fighting Hawks will be turning over their entire defensive unit and bringing aboard eight new players. "I think it's a big opportunity," Pyke said. "There's a little change in the defensemen. I'll be able to step in, and I want to be able to contribute right away. I want to be the guy. We also have a great freshman class coming in. I think they're going to play a big role as well. There are some top returning guys at forward. I'm excited for this team. We've got some big things ahead of us." Pyke played the No. 1 defenseman role in Alaska, averaging a team-high 23:06 per game. He played on the power play both at the top of the zone and in the right circle. "I think I'm most effective and most comfortable at the top," Pyke said. "That's probably the best spot for me." Quote
jk Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 Whether Motzko could meld his talent at finding and developing older players with the young superstars he'd have access to at MN was an open question, since answered. Now we'll see if Hastings can do it. I'm guessing yes. Quote
iluvdebbies Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, stoneySIOUX said: Regarding available players, this is a really good get. Plays all phases, big minutes, steady eddy. Sorely needed when brining in 5 freshies. Looks like BB reeled in a decent dman. Quote
tnt Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 25 minutes ago, Kevin G said: Any particular reason you prefer Warren? (Honest question; I know zilch about either guy.) Don’t we still need two more? 1 Quote
brianvf Posted March 30, 2023 Author Posted March 30, 2023 7 minutes ago, tnt said: Don’t we still need two more? Yes. Two more dmen, a goalie, and a forward/center. Quote
scpa0305 Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 56 minutes ago, Kevin G said: Any particular reason you prefer Warren? (Honest question; I know zilch about either guy.) Much better pedigree, 2 years younger and has played over 120 games in a significantly tougher conference. Not a righty though, they may be going for a righty. 1 Quote
siouxfaninseattle Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 Good news! Looks like a quality guy. Quote
brianvf Posted March 30, 2023 Author Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, mn_sioux said: Schloss mentioned Palocsik (Dartmouth)and Warren (BC) I’m hoping both. That might be wishful thinking though. There’s a lot of east coast schools that will be in on those two as well. Quote
siouxforce19 Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 8 minutes ago, brianvf said: I’m hoping both. That might be wishful thinking though. There’s a lot of east coast schools that will be in on those two as well. I think one of the targets is going to be a younger guy with more than one year of eligibility. Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 8 minutes ago, sioux24/7 said: Excellent. Quote
jk Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 We needed a day like this. The team, yes, but especially the message board. 4 Quote
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