2024-25 University of North Dakota Hockey Season

[hockeytherapy13]

  On 9/25/2024 at 5:19 PM, brianvf said:

I could see him as 2C with Berg as 1C.
The good problem is that our center depth is probably one of the best in the country...so we could slot someone like Wilkie anywhere in the lineup at center as either a scoring threat or to create matchup problems with other teams 3rd/4th lines.

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Yeah I think this team is going to be setup as a top-9 to bring that constant matchup against teams. So I totally agree that Wilkie will be either 2C or 3C but some of those top 3 lines will be interchangeable for minutes depending on who is running hot. Guessing he or Berg will be the go-to guys that are needed for an important faceoff whether it's D zone late in the game or to win the faceoff on the power play to gain fast possession. Really hope that depth carries over early so that we can get through the gauntlet of non-conference opponents. 

[tnt]

  On 9/26/2024 at 4:06 PM, .357 said:

Every new season brings promises of finishing unsettled business from the previous year. Pretty sure that the members on this site have been stuck in the hockey version of Groundhog Day for the past 8 years. I'll be more focused on the team's actions next March & April, not so much on the coach's words in September. There's a reason why Nike's marketing department chose Just do it over Just say it. Prove it to the fans that you mean business this year & will make a serious run at #9; enough of this 1 & out nonsense. Make North Dakota hockey great again. That being said, it does sound like the team has made a big mental adjustment with how they view the Penrose; which makes sense & is encouraging.

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For recruiting purposes, we at least need to get our name back in the mix with the other schools from the exposure in the national tournament, and the Frozen Four to be more specific.  If a league title and playoff title come in the process, that is an added bonus.  We have seen too many one and dones in the Frozen Faceoff, which doesn't give us much momentum heading into the national tournament. 

[brianvf]

  On 9/26/2024 at 2:59 PM, Green Banner said:

REA/UND should make an alumni game an annual event on the weekend of the Ex game. Embrace it and give the fans something fun to kickoff each season

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That would be a really fun idea and cool to open up to the public. I bet the old players would enjoy that too. 

[siouxczech29]

So, Schlossman seems to think we’ll put together 3 solid scoring lines. My head spins thinking of the possible line combos for those top 3 lines. My question is; who is on the shut down line? Schmaltz-Jammer-Croal? 

[ChadR]

What are the early lines so far? Has anyone heard?

[Oldguy]

  On 9/27/2024 at 1:35 AM, siouxczech29 said:

So, Schlossman seems to think we’ll put together 3 solid scoring lines. My head spins thinking of the possible line combos for those top 3 lines. My question is; who is on the shut down line? Schmaltz-Jammer-Croal? 

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I could see Schmaltz & Croal on the 4th, making it a super solid line.  But Jammer is too good a player for that role, IMO.  Maybe Littler can get acclimated by playing down there?

[fightingsioux4life]

  On 9/27/2024 at 1:35 AM, siouxczech29 said:

So, Schlossman seems to think we’ll put together 3 solid scoring lines. My head spins thinking of the possible line combos for those top 3 lines. My question is; who is on the shut down line? Schmaltz-Jammer-Croal? 

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Having a shut down line that can score would be awesome.

[skateshattrick]

  On 9/27/2024 at 3:05 PM, Oldguy said:

I could see Schmaltz & Croal on the 4th, making it a super solid line.  But Jammer is too good a player for that role, IMO.  Maybe Littler can get acclimated by playing down there?

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You may be underrating Cody Croal. He is a proven scorer in the USHL and wore a "C" for Muskegon

[siouxforce19]

  On 9/27/2024 at 3:05 PM, Oldguy said:

I could see Schmaltz & Croal on the 4th, making it a super solid line.  But Jammer is too good a player for that role, IMO.  Maybe Littler can get acclimated by playing down there?

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Reality is someone too good for the 4th line is going to be on the 4th line. 

[brianvf]

  On 9/28/2024 at 2:03 AM, SiouxFanSince1990 said:

Lines don’t matter necessarily. Chemistry and matchups do. I expect Berry to roll four lines out the gate. He wants this team to be unbearable to play against. Forecheck forecheck forecheck. Hang 9.

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I would agree.  I bet we see quite a few different lines at first until a few lines start to click over the first few games.
Some of the guys on the line chart as 3rd or 4th lines might normally be 1st/2nd line but with this team, they can hopefully be contributing on those "lower" lines.

[SiouxFan100]

Are we going to be good this year?

[Blackheart]

  On 9/28/2024 at 2:03 AM, SiouxFanSince1990 said:

Lines don’t matter necessarily. Chemistry and matchups do. I expect Berry to roll four lines out the gate. He wants this team to be unbearable to play against. Forecheck forecheck forecheck. Hang 9.

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Just win baby! #aldavis

[Oxbow6]

Just grabbed two tickets on Saturday vs ASU off of Stubhub. Under $100 each plus fees on the blue line.

[cberkas]

  On 10/1/2024 at 2:45 PM, Oxbow6 said:

Just grabbed two tickets on Saturday vs ASU off of Stubhub. Under $100 each plus fees on the blue line.

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That’s a good price, I’ve checked a few ticket sites and around $240 per ticket is the lowest. 

[brianvf]

  On 10/1/2024 at 2:45 PM, Oxbow6 said:

Just grabbed two tickets on Saturday vs ASU off of Stubhub. Under $100 each plus fees on the blue line.

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Dang that’s a good deal for sure. 
I’ll have to keep looking…I keep seeing them for much more $$$ and most just SRO. 

[cberkas]

  On 10/1/2024 at 4:46 PM, brianvf said:

Dang that’s a good deal for sure. 
I’ll have to keep looking…I keep seeing them for much more $$$ and most just SRO. 

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I’m wondering if PHNX does a takeover during one of the UND games.

[Sweethockey]

Some new names to get used to…

[.357]

  On 10/1/2024 at 10:34 PM, Sweethockey said:

Some new names to get used to…

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Hey alright, thanks for being our voluntary reporter tonight. If you have time, please provide some feedback as to how the scrimmage went, who stood out, general thoughts, etc.

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

Livanavage named preseason 1st team all American by CHN:

https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2024/10/01_2024-25-All-CHN-Teams.php

[Wilbur]

Please....just one game....go all green....please....come on....

[Oxbow6]

Boots on the ground are saying Emery and Wilkie are looking very solid.

[Kevin G]

  On 10/2/2024 at 12:26 AM, Oxbow6 said:

Boots on the ground are saying Emery and Wilkie are looking very solid.

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Every time  someone mentions Wilkie, I think, “Chris Wilkie is back on UND?”

[brianvf]

  On 10/2/2024 at 12:59 AM, Kevin G said:

Every time  someone mentions Wilkie, I think, “Chris Wilkie is back on UND?”

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So wait...he went from UND, to CC...and now back to UND?  Dang, that's sweet.   

[Wilbur]

Brad with a nice recap.  I think when Strinden is healthy he's with Jammer on the grind line.  Not sure if Schmaltz is the guy with them but a lot of new faces could play that roll.  

[Goon]