brianvf Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 Nice. There it is. Starting to shape up now. I was hoping either Persson or Haider. Big plus is Persson has two years of eligibility remaining. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/und-lands-commitment-from-miami-goalie-ludvig-persson Uh-oh: Quote "Obviously, the facilities are unbelievable," Persson said. "Also, the culture and the vibe I was getting walking around the locker room, the campus, that winning culture they have. . . that's something I really wanted to be a part of. How they operate is elite. I'm very excited for that." Quote "It's a winning program," Persson said. "I saw how they operate. If you work hard and use the resources you have, I'm very excited to see what we can do. I'm just going to work hard and take it day-by-day, but it looks really good right now." After going in the transfer portal, Persson said he decided early that he wanted to remain in the NCHC. "There were a lot of phone calls in the beginning," Persson said. "Once I kind of figured out and understood what opportunity I could get at North Dakota, and how much I liked it, it was an easy decision." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Ludvig a big time get. Guy is used to getting hung out to dry, with little offensive support. Used to tons of shots, will have to make the adjustment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Just now, Wilbur said: Ludvig a big time get. Guy is used to getting hung out to dry, with little offensive support. Used to tons of shots, will have to make the adjustment. Maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 I wonder...being that Persson has two years of eligibility remaining...do they delay Hedquist one more season (he still has one year of junior eligibility remaining) and bring in another goalie recruit or portal guy in a backup role? It's either that, or Hedquist spends his first two years as a backup at UND gaining some college experience (rather than being the go-to guy in juniors) and takes over the reigns his JR season. I wouldn't be surprised either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 1 minute ago, brianvf said: I wonder...being that Persson has two years of eligibility remaining...do they delay Hedquist one more season (he still has one year of junior eligibility remaining) and bring in another goalie recruit or portal guy in a backup role? It's either that, or Hedquist spends his first two years as a backup at UND gaining some college experience (rather than being the go-to guy in juniors) and takes over the reigns his JR season. I wouldn't be surprised either way. Persson will be 24 when the season starts so not guaranteed that he will be around for 2 years. I'd bring in Hedquist and sprinkle as much as you can next season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Of course the year we need the most portals we still have 10 foot drifts on the ground and temperatures less than freezing well into spring. Welcome to campus on your visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, tnt said: Of course the year we need the most portals we still have 10 foot drifts on the ground and temperatures less than freezing well into spring. Welcome to campus on your visit. Pyke seemed to like it compared to Alaska. Ha! Quote Pyke visited UND this week. "I was really impressed," he said. "I had seen photos of the facilities and the rink — that speaks for itself — but I was surprised at how nice the campus is. I was really impressed with it." 4 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Persson will be 24 when the season starts so not guaranteed that he will be around for 2 years. I'd bring in Hedquist and sprinkle as much as you can next season. Yeah that's true. Although, if a 25yo goalie can lead UMN to the Frozen Four, one can lead UND there as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Call me crazy, but I think the key to becoming a better team is landing recruits (transfers) from better teams. I can't get excited about UNDs new #1 goalie from the last place NCHC team that won three conference games last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboys5xsbs Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 At least persson is used to having no defense. He will feel right at home here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Cratter said: Call me crazy, but I think the key to a better team is landing recruits (transfers) from better teams. I can't get excited about UNDs new #1 goalie from the last place NCHC team that won three conference games last year. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuhakiYeahYeah Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 On 3/27/2023 at 6:32 PM, SuhakiYeahYeah said: I hate the waiting phase. HE DID SOMETHING!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 24 minutes ago, tnt said: Maybe not. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 19 minutes ago, brianvf said: Pyke seemed to like it compared to Alaska. Ha! Yeah that's true. Although, if a 25yo goalie can lead UMN to the Frozen Four, one can lead UND there as well. But he’s not Canadian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godsmack Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 I see that a gopher fan tweeted a reply to Schloss’ announcement about Persson, quoting his numbers and laughing. Clearly this person has absolutely no clue about the kind of goaltender he is and the fact he played on some absolutely gawd awful teams. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Godsmack said: I see that a gopher fan tweeted a reply to Schloss’ announcement about Persson, quoting his numbers and laughing. Clearly this person has absolutely no clue about the kind of goaltender he is and the fact he played on some absolutely gawd awful teams. If it doesn't happen in the B1G, they don't know and/or care about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petey23 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 16 minutes ago, cowboys5xsbs said: At least persson is used to having no defense. He will feel right at home here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianvf Posted March 31, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2023 18 minutes ago, Cratter said: Call me crazy, but I think the key to becoming a better team is landing recruits (transfers) from better teams. I can't get excited about UNDs new #1 goalie from the last place NCHC team that won three conference games last year. Persson and Haider were the two best goalies in the portal. And if you've watched Persson play, you know he's a quality goalie. I think this is a great pickup. 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Bubswinkle pulled a goalie out of his hat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90siouxfan Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 I recall the site being excited over DeRidder, him coming from a no-d program and seeing more rubber than (insert)'s mom. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 18 minutes ago, Godsmack said: I see that a gopher fan tweeted a reply to Schloss’ announcement about Persson, quoting his numbers and laughing. Clearly this person has absolutely no clue about the kind of goaltender he is and the fact he played on some absolutely gawd awful teams. Hopefully someone responded with the requisite "tell us you don't know anything about hockey without telling us..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 1 minute ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said: Hopefully someone responded with the requisite "tell us you don't know anything about hockey without telling us..." The UND fans sitting in front of me at the X asked me why it was 5 on 5 OT against St Cloud…let’s not poke fun of other fans. We have our own clueless group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 16 minutes ago, 90siouxfan said: I recall the site being excited over DeRidder, him coming from a no-d program and seeing more rubber than (insert)'s mom. DeRidder would have worked out great if he played like '2nd Half DeRidder' all season instead of putting '1st Half DeRidder' in the mix. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxFanatic Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, MafiaMan said: The UND fans sitting in front of me at the X asked me why it was 5 on 5 OT against St Cloud…let’s not poke fun of other fans. We have our own clueless group. For how much non-UND fans like to !@#$ on UND fans. Sorry, F that. I'll enjoy dishing it right back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 32 minutes ago, 90siouxfan said: I recall the site being excited over DeRidder, him coming from a no-d program and seeing more rubber than (insert)'s mom. Count me one as who was not at all excited over DeRidder after seeing him at Michigan State and I actually thought he would end up backing up Hellsten for much of the year but Hellsten never could find any consistency either On Persson I like him much more than I did DeRidder but I was all in on Haider first and foremost so unless they went after him and got told he was interested I'm a little disappointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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