Sioux Scoring Tradition

[jk]

I was glancing at recent WCHA scoring statistics and thought it notable that for at least the last four years (all that I could easily check) UND has had at least two of the WCHA's top five scorers. Considering how college teams turn over, that's pretty amazing.

98-99: Blake, Jay Panzer, CC, Denver, Goren/Panzer/Williamson (tie)

99-00: Panzer, MN, Wisc., Goren, Wisc.

00-01: Panzer, CC, Lundbohm, CC, Wisc./SC

01-02: SC, MN, Bayda, Skarperud, CC

Has this been the result of great offensive players, Blais's philosophies, or both?

The Sioux haven't played any WCHA games yet, so it's hard to say whether it will continue. It seems to be a reasonable possibility, though.