2024-25 University of North Dakota Hockey Season

[Irish]

30 minutes ago, .357 said:

May as well include...unable to play a complete game, questionable line-ups, the defense regressing, no identity, undisciplined play. 

The team had a closed-door meeting late last year to address the problems they were having. Supposedly tough questions were asked, but it was never mentioned if any answers were found. Obviously, there weren't. Makes one wonder what was discussed. 

The bold part - over and over and over again.  No fix in sight.  With our facilities, training, nutrition, and equipment it is amazing that we are so soft and weak on the puck and in front of the net.  And although it can't be fixed by training what is going on with our passing?  I've never seen a team supposedly on a high level that can't make any adjustments to fix defects.  

 

[1972]

46 minutes ago, Irish said:

The bold part - over and over and over again.  No fix in sight.  With our facilities, training, nutrition, and equipment it is amazing that we are so soft and weak on the puck and in front of the net.  And although it can't be fixed by training what is going on with our passing?  I've never seen a team supposedly on a high level that can't make any adjustments to fix defects.  

 

not to mention the amount of players that are completely lost on the ice, at times.  how many times is 25 gonna do nothing while an opposing player scores?

[.357]

So between @scpa0305, @Irish & myself, we counted 10 observed issues with the team, but I'll also add an 11th: a certain player who can be productive at times, but more often than not has the effect of dead weight on the team.

Yet despite all these glaring issues, the HC focuses on the goalies of all things. This just goes to show how totally divorced from reality he is. Either that or he's being disingenuous because he doesn't want to address the real issues.

These 10+ issues on this team will not be resolved over the next 2 months, because to do so would require the skills & insight of another coach. The most productive thing that can be done isn't on the ice at REA right now, but in the AD's office by assembling a list of 5 viable candidates to be the next one in charge. 

 

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[gfhockey]

1 hour ago, .357 said:

So between @scpa0305, @Irish & myself, we counted 10 observed issues with the team, but I'll also add an 11th: a certain player who can be productive at times, but more often than not has the effect of dead weight on the team.

Yet despite all these glaring issues, the HC focuses on the goalies of all things. This just goes to show how totally divorced from reality he is. Either that or he's being disingenuous because he doesn't want to address the real issues.

These 10+ issues on this team will not be resolved over the next 2 months, because to do so would require the skills & insight of another coach. The most productive thing that can be done isn't on the ice at REA right now, but in the AD's office by assembling a list of 5 viable candidates to be the next one in charge. 

 

So is he rolling up his sleeves again

[.357]

20 hours ago, hockeytherapy13 said:

This is logical thinking and Hobie has earned it. Which is why we’ll see TJ in 2 weeks.

TJ will be gone in a couple of months & HH will likely be the starter next season, so HH needs some quality minutes now to refine his game. But if TJ is chosen,  it would send the message to HH that the coaching staff doesn't trust him even though he has a better gaa & save % than TJ this year, in a season that is basically over; which would hinder his development & make him less prepared for next season.