Riverman Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Not bad for a first year member into the W-WCHA. To bad they couldn't finish higher to avoid the top seeds in the play-offs. But they are on the grow and I believe Shantel is doing a great job!! Go Fighting Siooooooux!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audio13 Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 She may be doing a great job...but from what i hear from the girls on the team that they really really dislike her. Over heard one girl say, if shes gonna be here the rest of my career, ill be looking for a differnt school. I know you shouldnt always "love" your coach, but you should get along. I know one girl who turned down an offer from UND for womens hockey, because of the coach. In addition one girl on the team, talked to the coach a couple weeks ago about transfering schools or stop playing here....maybe its not the coach, maybe the girls have a bad additude and dont wanna work.. i dunno! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mksioux Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 I know nothing about womens hockey, but I was disappointed to read in the paper today that UND couldn't land the Marvin girl from Warroad who won Ms. Hockey. Because UND has not proven anything on the womens level and has limited scholarships, I realize landing blue-chippers is extremely difficult. But I think given the family connections, that is one blue-chip player UND at least had a chance to land, but failed to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 I was thinking the same thing. Grandchild of Cal and going to MN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoteauRinkRat Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Her stat line is extremely impressive. Wish we could have landed her at UND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 I was thinking the same thing. Grandchild of Cal and going to MN? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The MInny men's team also had a Marvin as a goalie a few years ago. Though I'm not sure that UND really recruited him. In fact, he may have walked on at MN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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schmidtdoggydog Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 I know nothing about womens hockey, but I was disappointed to read in the paper today that UND couldn't land the Marvin girl from Warroad who won Ms. Hockey. Because UND has not proven anything on the womens level and has limited scholarships, I realize landing blue-chippers is extremely difficult. But I think given the family connections, that is one blue-chip player UND at least had a chance to land, but failed to do so. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There was an article in the Herald about mid-January regarding Ms. Marvin. I found the article archived on the Herald website, but wasn't willing to pay $2.95 to access it. Anyway, if memory serves, she stated that UM was the right fit for her and that is where she wanted to go. I believe she also stated that although Warroad is closer to UND, that didn't factor in her decision because she wanted to be a Gopher. Looking back, my thoughts were that it appeared that playing for UM was always her goal. My memory isn't great though, so I could be way off. If so, I apologize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan44 Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 The ladies just split with Bemidji, so now they're 7th and playing Duluth in the playoffs, should be a pretty tough series...I heard the same rumors, about some players wanting to quit, and players not being happy with the coaches. I'm sure there's more to this story then any of us know, or will know, but considering they have only won 6 games this season, something must be going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keikla Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 From what I've heard, Alyssa Johnson from Fergus Falls will be playing for the Sioux women next year. She plays extremely offensive defense, so that should be a plus to the team. I hope things with the coach get sorted out. It's hard to give it your all when you can't respect or don't like your coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxperWomanFan Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I think a huge problem on the team is coaching. I know a few girls on the team and they have conflicts with the coach. It does suck for the girls who started the team because we all know that the time the team finally starts getting better, they will be long gone. Its cool that they all got to be a part of the first women's hockey team here at UND. And who knows what will happen in the first game of the playoffs... stranger things have happened... I mean look at last year when they played the gophers (10-1) going to playing them to a 4-2 loss just recently!!! If they are all there... there's no way anyone should underestimate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whockeyfan Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I think a huge problem on the team is coaching. I know a few girls on the team and they have conflicts with the coach. It does suck for the girls who started the team because we all know that the time the team finally starts getting better, they will be long gone. Its cool that they all got to be a part of the first women's hockey team here at UND. And who knows what will happen in the first game of the playoffs... stranger things have happened... I mean look at last year when they played the gophers (10-1) going to playing them to a 4-2 loss just recently!!! If they are all there... there's no way anyone should underestimate them. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree...If everyone shows up and plays their game the way they can...anything is possible. Go Sioux! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxMeNow Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 they're a newbie to the league and I don't think a 7th place finish is a suprise...wait until they get the scholly $$ up and they'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 they're a newbie to the league and I don't think a 7th place finish is a suprise...wait until they get the scholly $$ up and they'll be fine <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think 9 wins, to tell the truth, is a spectacular record for a first year WCHA team regardless of gender. No, it's nothing to write home about regarding title hopes, but I think it really does prove that the coach is the right choice in getting things off the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan44 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 I think the girls have to be handed a lot of credit as well, although they might not be happy with their head coaching, they seemed to try and push through it. Considering the teams they have had to face, they put up a good fight, even though the scores were high sometimes. It also probably isn't easy being overshadowed by their "big brother", the men's team, and it must be frustrating trying to follow in those footsteps, but I believe they'll get there someday. It's just hard for the girls playing now, because they will probably never see those rewards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotadan Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 If tonight's game is any indication of things to come in the next year or two I am very excited!!! The Sioux women just took UM-D, rank #2 in the nation, into overtime. Unfortunately the ladies ended up loosing 3-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan44 Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 How about those girls? Bringing Duluth, ranked 2nd, to a 3-2 overtime win is huge, for basically any team in the WCHA, especially in playoffs. My hat goes off to them all, for perhaps not a regular season they would have liked, but a valiant effort in their playoff game. Looking forward to next year ladies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotadan Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 If you look at their 4-2 Sunday game loss against Minnesota and then their 3-2 overtime loss to UMD in the tourney, it shows that they have some great potential. Especially if you consider they are only loosing 2 seniors. This next year should be a GREAT ONE!!!!! I look forward to them competing for the top half of the conference this next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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