siouxfan512 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 What all of these Ifs and Buts tell me, especially when comparing to the way UND has played over the last month is that the talent was always there to compete with anyone (we saw that with the Goofs) but now the team has gelled and seems to be playing a much more complete game. The questions will be is it "too little, too late"? OR will this be somewhat of a Hakstolish type of year where the team started off poorly, he found a way to right the ship, sneak in and we have a chance at a run. There is no doubt that this team CAN play with anyone, but WILL they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 How about even tying Duluth on Sat night instead of giving up winning goal with under 2?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan512 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 So will it be Heinert and Starman this weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 11 minutes ago, siouxfan512 said: So will it be Heinert and Starman this weekend? yes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 hour ago, siouxfan512 said: absolutely. And at this point it doesn't really matter. Team needs to control what they can and for now that is just SCSU. I'm thrilled the season didn't end this weekend, but I really want to see us make it to the NCAA tourney. Sneaking in to the tourney with the season we've had would be a big time win, and once you're in the regionals, anything can happen. I've always said it takes a loss or two in the NCAA tourney to have a bad enough taste in your mouth to set your mind to not let it happen again. Obviously that didn't help us from last year, but I always wonder how much more determined Kawaguchi, Pinto and company would have come out had they lost a tournament game in the Covid cancellation year. Hopefully we get in this year so guys like McLaughlin, Blake and James have the experience to draw on, win or lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 18 minutes ago, siouxfan512 said: What all of these Ifs and Buts tell me, especially when comparing to the way UND has played over the last month is that the talent was always there ... So what wasn't there? My top guesses: Leadership. Culture. Leadership recognizes and solves problems early, before they grow. That didn't happen early. What I will note is that I see more of 15 than 19 with the media the last six weeks or so. Something changed in the dynamic there. Culture? How many guys on the roster today were in the room on Mar 27, 2021 after 5OT? I count just ten, yes, ten*. That's 10 of 27. Talk "culture" all day, but it doesn't survive that much churn. It has to be rebuilt and re-established. I suspect that is finally happening. Last thought on churn: We'll have a bunch yet this spring (six guys out of eligibility, pro signings, portals). Whatever leadership finally is getting the culture re-established needs to be held onto to keep the trend going the right way. * 19, 10, 13, 15, 28, 4, 11, 17, 25, 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 15 minutes ago, siouxweet said: How about even tying Duluth on Sat night instead of giving up winning goal with under 2?? How about holding on to a three goal lead against Western Michigan? That would have given us the series win against them, and really helped out our pairwise, as well as our confidence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxFan100 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Love the tournament anticipation and excitement. Now do it good! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 Does anyone know what end UND will be shooting at twice? Zam door end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 19 hours ago, SiouxFan100 said: Love the tournament anticipation and excitement. Now do it good! It's amazing what 5 minutes of inspired play at the end of a playoff game to put a team away can do for you! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweethockey Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 5 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Does anyone know what end UND will be shooting at twice? Zam door end? Guessing you are correct since the visitors shoot towards section 123 (zamboni door). We should be the visitors considering we are #3 and the Clowns are #2. My seats are in 120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 14 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Does anyone know what end UND will be shooting at twice? Zam door end? We'll be the visitor, so wherever the Wild shoot twice, I'd assume we'd shoot twice on the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsowe Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Kinda nervous we don't have a good record with clown at the frozen faceoff...but if we play like we did against them in grand forks should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforce19 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, johnsowe said: Kinda nervous we don't have a good record with clown at the frozen faceoff...but if we play like we did against them in grand forks should be fine. SCSU has also never lost in the Frozen Faceoff semis. I’m hoping that means they are due for a loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsowe Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 The Wild shoot twice at sec 110..they play Washington on Sunday....will Oshie be at the game Saturday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodakgirl93 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Will this be the first frozen faceoff game where unds season is on the line? I think so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweethockey Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 It will be different to see them win in St. Paul 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsowe Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, nodakgirl93 said: Will this be the first frozen faceoff game where unds season is on the line? I think so Yes I think this will.be the first FF in awhile where the teams will be playing for something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforce19 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Just now, nodakgirl93 said: Will this be the first frozen faceoff game where unds season is on the line? I think so Not technically. We’ve gone down there a few times not knowing our NCAA fate. This is just the first time knowing we need to win both games. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 Lots of available seats behind SCSU goalie....interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 59 minutes ago, siouxforce19 said: Not technically. We’ve gone down there a few times not knowing our NCAA fate. This is just the first time knowing we need to win both games. One year we won the third place game, which gave us an at-large berth, IIRC. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90siouxfan Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 2 hours ago, johnsowe said: The Wild shoot twice at sec 110..they play Washington on Sunday....will Oshie be at the game Saturday? Can he guest coach, put some fire in bellies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsowe Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Would home sites be better for the nchc? Is the Xcel too big? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 2 hours ago, siouxforce19 said: Not technically. We’ve gone down there a few times not knowing our NCAA fate. This is just the first time knowing we need to win both games. I'm really excited about it. I think the atmosphere will be almost as good as it gets. The fans have always WANTED us to win and the team sure did, too. But, everyone in that arena will be aware what a loss does. Gonna be incredible, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 12 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said: Gonna be incredible, IMO. Personally, I am flushed with excitement to see UND come out guns a-blazin' on Friday night. Get a goal in the first five minutes of the game, and that place will explode. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.