Irish Posted January 20 Posted January 20 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. 3 Quote
1972 Posted January 20 Posted January 20 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? 1 Quote
.357 Posted January 20 Posted January 20 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. 4 Quote
gfhockey Posted January 20 Posted January 20 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 Quote
.357 Posted January 20 Posted January 20 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. 2 Quote
siouxkid12 Posted January 21 Posted January 21 On 12/22/2024 at 3:20 PM, MafiaMan said: I don’t mean to be cocky but @Goon already knows that I prefer my steak medium rare while @Godsmack likes his well done. This is the easiest steak dinner you will ever get Quote
SiouxForever Posted January 21 Posted January 21 College hockey has more parity than ever. The reason Michigan State is at the top this year is because their young players are now juniors. A veteran team usually wins the Natty, not just a team w/ freshman or sophomore studs. Also, Berry crapped the bed last off-season in the portal. Besides Wilkie, def. needed an extra forward. Bringing in a late recruit of Dalton Andrew was not what the team needed, no disrespect to Dalton. He may develop and earn some time someday. Hindsight is 20/20 but had UND not had some injuries and beat Michigan last year, I bet they would have made the frozen four and then who knows. This team this year reminds me of Collin Adams, Grant Mishmash sophomore season. Team was garbage. 1 Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted January 21 Posted January 21 5 minutes ago, SiouxForever said: College hockey has more parity than ever. The reason Michigan State is at the top this year is because their young players are now juniors. A veteran team usually wins the Natty, not just a team w/ freshman or sophomore studs. Also, Berry crapped the bed last off-season in the portal. Besides Wilkie, def. needed an extra forward. Bringing in a late recruit of Dalton Andrew was not what the team needed, no disrespect to Dalton. He may develop and earn some time someday. Hindsight is 20/20 but had UND not had some injuries and beat Michigan last year, I bet they would have made the frozen four and then who knows. This team this year reminds me of Collin Adams, Grant Mishmash sophomore season. Team was garbage. Parity? Denver didn't get that memo. 4 Quote
siouxkid12 Posted January 21 Posted January 21 1 hour ago, SiouxForever said: College hockey has more parity than ever. The reason Michigan State is at the top this year is because their young players are now juniors. A veteran team usually wins the Natty, not just a team w/ freshman or sophomore studs. Also, Berry crapped the bed last off-season in the portal. Besides Wilkie, def. needed an extra forward. Bringing in a late recruit of Dalton Andrew was not what the team needed, no disrespect to Dalton. He may develop and earn some time someday. Hindsight is 20/20 but had UND not had some injuries and beat Michigan last year, I bet they would have made the frozen four and then who knows. This team this year reminds me of Collin Adams, Grant Mishmash sophomore season. Team was garbage. Half of Michigan States team is Fr and SO. Six of their upperclassmen played elsewhere. So essentially this team is made up of young players mixed in with a bunch of transfers. I see this team a little bit like UNDs but Michigan State seems to have it figured out. 1 Quote
Popular Post MafiaMan Posted January 21 Popular Post Posted January 21 13 hours ago, fightingsioux4life said: Parity? Denver didn't get that memo. Parity only exists when teams BELOW North Dakota’s talent level and ability play UND tough or pull off a W. It goes right out the window when UND plays a higher-ranked team and gets its a** kicked. 5 Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted January 21 Posted January 21 9 minutes ago, MafiaMan said: Parity only exists when teams BELOW North Dakota’s talent level and ability play UND tough or pull off a W. It goes right out the window when UND plays a higher-ranked team and gets its a** kicked. Thank you for the clarification! Quote
cberkas Posted Wednesday at 11:45 PM Posted Wednesday at 11:45 PM Congratulations on being on the list. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted Friday at 08:53 PM Posted Friday at 08:53 PM I'd be ok with at UND @ ASU quarterfinals series 3/14-16. Quote
Blackheart Posted Friday at 09:43 PM Posted Friday at 09:43 PM 27 minutes ago, thUNDer said: Sweet post! Quote
cberkas Posted Saturday at 06:18 AM Posted Saturday at 06:18 AM UND could be 5th Denver has the tie breaker if they win and would be 4th. The good news is they would have 2 games in hand with Denver and Western Michigan. Quote
SIOUXELEVENS Posted Saturday at 11:40 AM Posted Saturday at 11:40 AM My guess is the team goes 4-8 the last 12 and end up on the road for the first round, miss the last NCHC tourney in St. Paul and miss the NCAA’s again. Quote
Popular Post Oxbow6 Posted Saturday at 12:16 PM Popular Post Posted Saturday at 12:16 PM 32 minutes ago, SIOUXELEVENS said: My guess is the team goes 4-8 the last 12 and end up on the road for the first round, miss the last NCHC tourney in St. Paul and miss the NCAA’s again. It's one thing to not get to Fargo.....again but it's a completely different not to even make it to the X. If that happens I'll definitely be jumping into a different thread here. 1 6 Quote
Wilbur Posted Saturday at 03:48 PM Posted Saturday at 03:48 PM 4 hours ago, SIOUXELEVENS said: My guess is the team goes 4-8 the last 12 and end up on the road for the first round, miss the last NCHC tourney in St. Paul and miss the NCAA’s again. That's what I'm thinking as well. At this point I'd be shocked if they won another road game this season. SCSU is on a losing streak, if they lose tonight we may get swept next weekend at the Herb. Don't even ask about Denver and Western. Quote
Wilbur Posted Sunday at 01:46 AM Posted Sunday at 01:46 AM Checking in at a cool 27th in the PWR at this very moment. Quote
brianvf Posted Sunday at 01:50 AM Posted Sunday at 01:50 AM 4 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Checking in at a cool 27th in the PWR at this very moment. Mid-pack! Quote
Wilbur Posted Sunday at 01:55 AM Posted Sunday at 01:55 AM 3 minutes ago, brianvf said: Mid-pack! Glass half full. Quote
cberkas Posted Sunday at 02:07 AM Posted Sunday at 02:07 AM Watch UND lose all the remaining games and go on a crazy run and win all the tournament games 1 Quote
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