I Ranger Posted April 28 Posted April 28 8 hours ago, ChadR said: David Klee will be returning to Muskegon to captain that squad. Will come to UND 2025. This has to mean we pick up another portal forward right? And Littler comes in as well? We need 2 more forwards to get to 15. Sure seems strange it's been so quiet which has the feeling our portal forward will be just a depth guy so maybe waiting it out for a guy that doesn't have really have another option but to be a depth forward. Quote
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted April 28 Posted April 28 I'd like to see some former Force as portal targets, they've lived in the area already and obviously have the Eades et al connection. 1 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted May 2 Posted May 2 Closest thing to news in a week or more ... If he didn't have the inside lane to the "C" before now ... 3 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted May 2 Posted May 2 On 4/28/2024 at 1:00 PM, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said: I'd like to see some former Force as portal targets, they've lived in the area already and obviously have the Eades et al connection. The way the world is today, most USHL guys have committed before juniors. Quote
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted May 2 Posted May 2 4 hours ago, The Sicatoka said: The way the world is today, most USHL guys have committed before juniors. I meant current college players in the transfer portal. Quote
brianvf Posted May 3 Posted May 3 Doesn't sound like we'll be moving to home site regionals anytime soon. Surprise, surprise, but the western leagues were pushing for the change...but the eastern leagues did not support it. Drinking the Wodon kool-aid. https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/home-regional-idea-does-not-gain-traction-at-naples-meetings Quote The idea of home regionals was met with approval from the National Collegiate Hockey Conference and the Big Ten — two Western-based leagues. It was met with disapproval from the other four leagues — the Central Collegiate Hockey Association, Hockey East, the ECAC and Atlantic Hockey America. Quote
SuhakiYeahYeah Posted May 3 Posted May 3 The east supports a system that benefits them instead of something for the greater good of college hockey. Shocking. Start putting 3 of the 4 regionals in central or mountain time and watch how quickly they change their tune. 4 Quote
Blackheart Posted May 3 Posted May 3 Eastern teams don't need home regionals because they're all in their back yard already. 3 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted May 3 Posted May 3 43 minutes ago, SuhakiYeahYeah said: The east supports a system that benefits them instead of something for the greater good of college hockey. Shocking. Start putting 3 of the 4 regionals in central or mountain time and watch how quickly they change their tune. NE Region: Pittsburgh East Region: Cincinnati Midwest: Fargo West: Tempe Frozen Four: Seattle 2 Quote
tnt Posted May 4 Posted May 4 I think the smaller schools that keep embracing this because they don’t think they’ll host are not doing what is in the interest of college hockey as a whole, and even though I think the transfer portal is not in the best interest either, I hope the schools that keep supporting the empty regionals get what they deserve and get raided in the portal. 1 Quote
Wilbur Posted May 4 Posted May 4 Baseball regionals/super regionals are on campus. Volleyball, FCS Football, Lacrosse, soccer, and even the flipping FBS with the new system is on campus the first round. Nothing will happen until BC plays BU in Loveland on a Sunday, but that won't happen because there are always three regionals within a bus ride of their campus. 1 2 Quote
Emerald joker Posted May 4 Posted May 4 16 hours ago, The Sicatoka said: NE Region: Pittsburgh East Region: Cincinnati Midwest: Fargo West: Tempe Frozen Four: Seattle I thought the Fargo regional some how got moved to Northwood, ND for some reason, or was that just a rumor? Quote
Benny Baker Posted May 4 Posted May 4 NCAA at Engelstad would be awesome. However, the way things have been set up the last decade have been relatively favorable to UND: So long as they make it, they’re guaranteed to play up to two games in Fargo every other season. I don’t foresee UND being consistently ranked high enough year after year to have the opportunity for that many regional games in Grand Forks. Quote
cberkas Posted May 4 Posted May 4 4 hours ago, Wilbur said: Baseball regionals/super regionals are on campus. Volleyball, FCS Football, Lacrosse, soccer, and even the flipping FBS with the new system is on campus the first round. Nothing will happen until BC plays BU in Loveland on a Sunday, but that won't happen because there are always three regionals within a bus ride of their campus. I was looking into the FBS CFP and the home team can play the game anywhere. So, Georgia can play in Atlanta if they want too. I do see the CFP being in NFL stadiums sooner than later with the Rose Bowl being the only one not being an NFL stadium. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted May 4 Posted May 4 3 hours ago, Emerald joker said: I thought the Fargo regional some how got moved to Northwood, ND for some reason, or was that just a rumor? Northwood got out bid. Valley City bid to put the (natural) ice back into the ND Winter Show rodeo arena. Who could turn down 5000 aluminum bench seats (no backs) in a 15 degree F environment! Did I mention the trailer houses they pull in to the cattle staging area to be used as locker rooms (no water, no lavatory)? That's a page out of the Nichols State Football playoff lockers playbook that won the NCAA over! @sioux rube was part of the site scouting team and can verify. 2 Quote
brianvf Posted May 7 Posted May 7 I'm thinking this is our final roster. With Klee already announced as captain of his jr team for next season, I'd guess that Littler comes in as well as fresh recruit Andrew. Forward (15): GR - Jamernik SR - Berg, Kunz, Schmaltz, Wilkie JR - McLaughlin, James, Strinden, Montgomery SO - Perron FR - Swanson, Boisvert, Croal, Littler, Andrew Defense (8): JR - Zmolek SO - Livanavage, Wiebe, Komzak, MacDonald FR - Jubenvill, Strathmann, Emery Goalie (3): SR - Semptimphelter JR - Johnson SO - Hedquist Quote
Wilbur Posted May 7 Posted May 7 1 hour ago, brianvf said: I'm thinking this is our final roster. With Klee already announced as captain of his jr team for next season, I'd guess that Littler comes in as well as fresh recruit Andrew. Forward (15): GR - Jamernik SR - Berg, Kunz, Schmaltz, Wilkie JR - McLaughlin, James, Strinden, Montgomery SO - Perron FR - Swanson, Boisvert, Croal, Littler, Andrew Defense (8): JR - Zmolek SO - Livanavage, Wiebe, Komzak, MacDonald FR - Jubenvill, Strathmann, Emery Goalie (3): SR - Semptimphelter JR - Johnson SO - Hedquist Who do we think leads the team in points? The logical choice: Berg The sexy choice: Mac The dark horse choice: Omac Emery and Mac should make the all rookie team. 2 Quote
Kevin G Posted May 7 Posted May 7 1 hour ago, brianvf said: I'm thinking this is our final roster. With Klee already announced as captain of his jr team for next season, I'd guess that Littler comes in as well as fresh recruit Andrew. Forward (15): GR - Jamernik SR - Berg, Kunz, Schmaltz, Wilkie JR - McLaughlin, James, Strinden, Montgomery SO - Perron FR - Swanson, Boisvert, Croal, Littler, Andrew Defense (8): JR - Zmolek SO - Livanavage, Wiebe, Komzak, MacDonald FR - Jubenvill, Strathmann, Emery Goalie (3): SR - Semptimphelter JR - Johnson SO - Hedquist First impressions: the defensive core has a chance to be special defensively. Special in a good way. will we have enough finishers? no idea what to expect from the goalie group. Quote
skateshattrick Posted May 7 Posted May 7 9 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Who do we think leads the team in points? The logical choice: Berg The sexy choice: Mac The dark horse choice: Omac Emery and Mac should make the all rookie team. Perron Quote
siouxforce19 Posted May 7 Posted May 7 13 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Who do we think leads the team in points? The logical choice: Berg The sexy choice: Mac The dark horse choice: Omac Emery and Mac should make the all rookie team. I’d argue the logical choice is OMac, not Berg. Quote
Sweethockey Posted May 8 Posted May 8 Who will be the points leader in the freshman class? Sasha? Mac? Quote
The Sicatoka Posted May 8 Posted May 8 5 minutes ago, Sweethockey said: Who will be the points leader in the freshman class? Sasha? Mac? May they race to 60 points. 2 Quote
hockeytherapy13 Posted May 8 Posted May 8 Based on the article in the Athletic (Goon posted in the Commits page) that talks about Boisvert needing work on his faceoffs, I’m guessing (and really hoping) we see him at 3rd line center with a decent finisher. If these lines are built correctly this team could be rough to play against. But if we see Schmaltz in a scoring role and other guys get buried that have a higher ceiling and should be getting developed, then it could be unnecessarily frustrating. Quote
brianvf Posted May 8 Posted May 8 UND / UMN series back on starting in 25/26: https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/und-minnesota-sign-four-year-deal-for-future-mens-hockey-games Quote UND and Minnesota have signed a four-year agreement for future rivalry games beginning in 2025-26. The teams will play in Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks in 2025-26 to start the deal. They'll play in Minnesota's 3M Arena at Mariucci in 2026-27. They'll return to Grand Forks for a series in 2027-28. The contract closes with a two-game set in Minneapolis in 2028-29. This agreement will begin after a one-year hiatus for the rivalry. UND and Minnesota won't play in the regular season in 2024-25. 1 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted May 8 Posted May 8 22 hours ago, brianvf said: I'm thinking this is our final roster. With Klee already announced as captain of his jr team for next season, I'd guess that Littler comes in as well as fresh recruit Andrew. Forward (15): GR - Jamernik SR - Berg, Kunz, Schmaltz, Wilkie JR - McLaughlin, James, Strinden, Montgomery SO - Perron FR - Swanson, Boisvert, Croal, Littler, Andrew Defense (8): JR - Zmolek SO - Livanavage, Wiebe, Komzak, MacDonald FR - Jubenvill, Strathmann, Emery Goalie (3): SR - Semptimphelter JR - Johnson SO - Hedquist This is looking like a very safe proposition. Quote
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