fightingsioux4life Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 After a beautiful home sweep of Denver, the boys hit the road to Oxford, OH to play the Redhawks with another 6 NCHC points at stake. I think this is one road series we need to sweep, as we have several teams nipping at our heels. Here's to a conference road sweep and Schlossman enjoying himself as much as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuhakiYeahYeah Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 5 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said: After a beautiful home sweep of Denver, the boys hit the road to Oxford, OH to play the Redhawks with another 6 NCHC points at stake. I think this is one road series we need to sweep, as we have several teams nipping at our heels. Here's to a conference road sweep and Schlossman enjoying himself as much as possible. Schlossman to skyline chili is like Popeye to spinach. It's how he keeps his writing performance up. Oh no, that means the pod system will be his downfall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwamleyShuffle Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 I’m excited for this series as I’ll be there on Friday . Went to UND for college and moved out here in Ohio for work. Hoping the team doesn’t let up their good quality of play and take a step back. Also curious what Schlossman gets at Skyline. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin G Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Miami is currently PWR 43. Even though it could be a hangover weekend, UND needs to take care of business. It doesn’t have to be pretty. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Is this the Trap series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 19 minutes ago, Blackheart said: Is this the Trap series? It is, let’s hope the boys don’t fall in it. I’m thinking the Penrose being a very real possibility keeps them locked in. I like that it’s a road series too 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 I thought they looked pretty good against Duluth last night at Amsoil. Probably deserved better than an OT loss. The big storyline is Ludvig heading back to Oxford. They'll have motivation, and hopefully there aren't any ex girlfriends hanging out in the lobby awaiting his return. Yes, this is an expected 6 point weekend for UND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodakvindy Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 The X factor is how Persson handles return to Miami. I expect he'll do well and hope Hobie gets a start as well. Important to get on them early and not give a glimmer of hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 5 hours ago, TwamleyShuffle said: I’m excited for this series as I’ll be there on Friday . Went to UND for college and moved out here in Ohio for work. Hoping the team doesn’t let up their good quality of play and take a step back. Also curious what Schlossman gets at Skyline. He’ll probably spend most of his off time there. I think the over was five. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Goon Posted January 29 Popular Post Share Posted January 29 Anything less than a sweep is unacceptable. 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoneySIOUX Posted January 29 Popular Post Share Posted January 29 1 hour ago, Goon said: Anything less than a sweep is unacceptable. After this weekend, the boys can see what's in front of them. Getting a sweep in Oxford is another step towards banner No. 1 on the season. Bubs will surely focus on preventing any lull in focus and the leadership on the team will make sure our boys bring it. Bury Miami and keep it rolling. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 It will be extremely interesting to see how the boys play against Miami. This last weekend particularly, they concentrated on skating hard and playing responsible defense, even outside their D zone. Playing against Miami, will they be tempted to lose a little of that discipline and show some of that old carelessness? These guys have been playing at a very high level all year long, so I am not implying that they will become sloppy. But it would be human nature for them to lose some of that urgency that made them so good against DU. There are probably half a dozen teams that have the offensive talent UND has, but how would you like to try to defend against this team, up and down the lineup? One thing: I would tell my players to stay the hill out of the box. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 4 hours ago, burd said: It will be extremely interesting to see how the boys play against Miami. This last weekend particularly, they concentrated on skating hard and playing responsible defense, even outside their D zone. Playing against Miami, will they be tempted to lose a little of that discipline and show some of that old carelessness? These guys have been playing at a very high level all year long, so I am not implying that they will become sloppy. But it would be human nature for them to lose some of that urgency that made them so good against DU. There are probably half a dozen teams that have the offensive talent UND has, but how would you like to try to defend against this team, up and down the lineup? One thing: I would tell my players to stay the hill out of the box. No kidding, I don't recall a team that is this scary good on the powerplay. As of late, it feels like a foregone conclusion the puck is finding the top corner of the opposition's net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustnyou Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 16 hours ago, nodakvindy said: The X factor is how Persson handles return to Miami. I expect he'll do well and hope Hobie gets a start as well. Important to get on them early and not give a glimmer of hope. HH won’t be starting a game this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 45 minutes ago, InHeavenThereIsNoBeer said: No kidding, I don't recall a team that is this scary good on the powerplay. As of late, it feels like a foregone conclusion the puck is finding the top corner of the opposition's net. Denver's got to be thinking how unreal UND has been against them on the power play and just hitting the corners period. They put on a display in Denver in the comeback win, and this past weekend they were still lights out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJS Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Fired up for this series. Parroting a bit what @stoneySIOUX said, but you're looking at this series two types of ways. Pairwise / Standings. Usually, I'd say the Pairwise heavily outweighs the conference, but looking at the standings, there's some extra importance to finish 1st. At the same time, finishing 1st or 2nd in the pairwise, given where some of the auto bids are at, seems pretty important as well. 6 points here and next thing you know you're in the home stretch after the bye week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1. Regarding DU: hope to not see them again this season. 2. Regarding Miami: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 hour ago, AJS said: Fired up for this series. Parroting a bit what @stoneySIOUX said, but you're looking at this series two types of ways. Pairwise / Standings. Usually, I'd say the Pairwise heavily outweighs the conference, but looking at the standings, there's some extra importance to finish 1st. At the same time, finishing 1st or 2nd in the pairwise, given where some of the auto bids are at, seems pretty important as well. 6 points here and next thing you know you're in the home stretch after the bye week. Finishing as a 1 in regional pairwise might have added value this year, as there will be very very good 1s. You always have to beat the best to win a banner, but eliminating one game against a BU, BC, or WI (or DU) can't hurt. Should be a great tourney this year. D is always big in the tournament, but there will be some racehorse hockey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 2 hours ago, InHeavenThereIsNoBeer said: No kidding, I don't recall a team that is this scary good on the powerplay. As of late, it feels like a foregone conclusion the puck is finding the top corner of the opposition's net. You have to think teams will attack the points and wings more, as some have done in the past against our PP. You just can't let guys like Gaber, Mac, and Blake tee it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90siouxfan Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 25 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: 1. Regarding DU: hope to not see them again this season. 2. Regarding Miami: as I was enjoying the Saturday DU win, I couldn't help but think how hard it will be to beat them again when their season is on the line... I'm never an advocate of loosing but a meaning loss at the conference tournament would be better than a loss in the national tournament... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 hour ago, burd said: You have to think teams will attack the points and wings more, as some have done in the past against our PP. You just can't let guys like Gaber, Mac, and Blake tee it up. And Berg's PPG was a flashback to Weatherby's "downhill" power play setup from a few years back. Does no one watch video and be ready for what's coming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 24 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: And Berg's PPG was a flashback to Weatherby's "downhill" power play setup from a few years back. Does no one watch video and be ready for what's coming? Yeah, Berg has been a PP sniper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodakvindy Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 hour ago, 90siouxfan said: as I was enjoying the Saturday DU win, I couldn't help but think how hard it will be to beat them again when their season is on the line... I'm never an advocate of loosing but a meaning loss at the conference tournament would be better than a loss in the national tournament... At least that game wouldn't be on Olympic ice in Colorado this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 20 hours ago, burd said: You have to think teams will attack the points and wings more, as some have done in the past against our PP. You just can't let guys like Gaber, Mac, and Blake tee it up. Attack Blake's wing, move it over to OMac's wing. Playing aggressive on that wing too? Pass it down low for a 2 v 1. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 12 minutes ago, InHeavenThereIsNoBeer said: Attack Blake's wing, move it over to OMac's wing. Playing aggressive on that wing too? Pass it down low for a 2 v 1. I hear you, but teams will tweak something, even if it's just working harder at blocking those shots. Leaving our snipers space to strike from Duncan's office won't do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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