UND @ Purple Cows

[rochsioux]

21 minutes ago, Sioux>Bison said:

I mean the Auggie loss was bad but I don’t think we need to complain until a loss in the playoffs which hopefully doesn’t happen this year

That assumes we make playoffs. Under Berry that is not a given. Under Berry if they don’t lose in the first round of the playoffs it’s because they didn’t qualify for the playoffs.

[nodakgirl93]

The very talented BC team couldn't score a single goal in the most important game of the year last season. It happens.

 

[Goon]

7 hours ago, Sioux>Bison said:

UND is 2-1, too early to draw that conclusion. But if it happens many will agree. Just give this team time to gel 

FYP 

[Big A HG]

26 minutes ago, SiouxFanSince1990 said:

When did Berry abandon the puck cycling game along the boards? That use to be a Sioux hockey staple. Move the puck constantly. These teams of late, seem to want to be rid of the puck immediately after entering the o zone. Usually that leads to a turnover. The forecheck hasn’t quite been there in recent years.

 

If we don't have an identity, teams have a harder time game planning against us.

 

[90siouxfan]

9 hours ago, Sioux>Bison said:

Hak is in the background. Back living in Grand Forks and even at the games this weekend. Maybe he wants his old job back…..

Would he be allowed to be a volunteer coach in some capacity, like at practice & press box?

[Godsmack]

Was it the 2018/2019 season we had so much trouble scoring goals? Out play teams, have the puck in the opposition’s zone for inordinate amounts of the game, yet struggled mightily to score. 

[Oxbow6]

21 minutes ago, Godsmack said:

Was it the 2018/2019 season we had so much trouble scoring goals? Out play teams, have the puck in the opposition’s zone for inordinate amounts of the game, yet struggled mightily to score. 

#xG

[gfhockey]

What r we at in Pairwise 

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

Couldn't watch, but reading the game story everyone quoted says they played well but didn't break the seal. Begrudgingly confirmed, or vehemently denied?

[Irish]

23 minutes ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

Couldn't watch, but reading the game story everyone quoted says they played well but didn't break the seal. Begrudgingly confirmed, or vehemently denied?

Played well but scored 1 even strength goal this weekend against a middle of the road team.  Not buying it.

[Green Banner]

14 hours ago, cowboys5xsbs said:

 

Tis the season

[TwamleyShuffle]

Note: When you cancel Midco Sports Plus, you get to use the subscription up until the renewal date.

[Wilbur]

I didn't see any of the game, but it seems like the group was fine with the effort, just "didn't get one to go".

From what I've been told we were fine in the net and our young d unit played okay.

We need guys like Kunz to show up and get on the scoresheet.  Given a top 6 role and has been a ghost.  

[Clark17]

5 hours ago, SiouxFanSince1990 said:

When did Berry abandon the puck cycling game along the boards? That use to be a Sioux hockey staple. Move the puck constantly. These teams of late, seem to want to be rid of the puck immediately after entering the o zone. Usually that leads to a turnover. The forecheck hasn’t quite been there in recent years.

They did it in the second against Providence - I like that team

[farce poobah]

Mankato has a terrific offensive output from their top line. If Alex Tracy finds consistency they will be tough to beat. 
 

[tnt]

On 10/20/2024 at 8:55 AM, 90siouxfan said:

Would he be allowed to be a volunteer coach in some capacity, like at practice & press box?

No, when they allowed the extra paid coach, the volunteer was no longer possible, hence Jason Ulmer not getting to remain to help with faceoffs.

[tnt]

On 10/19/2024 at 11:23 PM, Sioux>Bison said:

Hak is in the background. Back living in Grand Forks and even at the games this weekend. Maybe he wants his old job back…..

Hakstol's teams were generally not that great before Christmas, but built from there, but just couldn't finish it off.  I remember when people mocked the gophers for being a great October, November team, and now our season is over because they didn't produce offensively on the weekend?   I think this team has more room for growth than last year's, simply because they have more really young freshmen that hopefully can make a big impact the second half of the year -- Boisvert, Swanson, and Emery. 

[The Sicatoka]

On 10/19/2024 at 10:26 AM, The Sicatoka said:

Expect an even more spirited purple cow performance tonight. 

If UND isn’t ready it’ll get run out of the barn. 

Satisfied or hungry.

 We shall see.

^^^ < taps the sign > ^^^

[fightingsioux4life]

Mankato may end up being a much better team than predicted. And I am not going to overreact to a game in October (it is a long season).

That being said, this is the type of inconsistency that dooms you in the playoffs.

They have plenty of time to fix this.

But the sooner the better.

[The Sicatoka]

It's an "R" month. 
I'd be more frothy over it in a "Y" month because that leads to failures in the "H-L" months. 

Young teams gotta learn. 

[scpa0305]

On 10/20/2024 at 10:16 AM, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

Couldn't watch, but reading the game story everyone quoted says they played well but didn't break the seal. Begrudgingly confirmed, or vehemently denied?

They did not play well. 5v5 play was really bad. As bad as I can ever remember. Next to no ES scoring opportunities in either game.

[scpa0305]

On 10/20/2024 at 12:47 PM, Wilbur said:

I didn't see any of the game, but it seems like the group was fine with the effort, just "didn't get one to go".

From what I've been told we were fine in the net and our young d unit played okay.

We need guys like Kunz to show up and get on the scoresheet.  Given a top 6 role and has been a ghost.  

None of the F’s showed up. It was worse than most are making it out to be.

[.357]

1 hour ago, scpa0305 said:

None of the F’s showed up. It was worse than most are making it out to be.

This is what's confusing, almost all members in this thread thought it was a sh!tshow; but listening to Berry, Hennessy & the players they thought they played a very good game. Either Berry & his players are describing the game accurately, or the members here are. 

"I thought we played close to a 60-minute game," UND coach Brad Berry said. "I thought we came out hard, dictated play for most of the first period and I thought it carried over. The problem was we didn't get our first goal. I thought if we could have gotten that first goal to give us a little momentum, we'd be on our way. But it was a lot different than (Friday) night as far as how we played. I think if you play that way for a 60-minute game, normally, we'll get the result. Tonight, we didn't."

"Honestly, I thought we played a better game than we did (Friday) night," alternate captain Jake Schmaltz said. "We couldn't get that first one to fall, which ultimately we needed to get some momentum. It wasn't going our way tonight. It's frustrating. It sucks to lose. It's our first loss of the regular season, but I think if we keep playing like that, we're going to get a lot of good bounces down the road."

[fightingsioux4life]

9 minutes ago, .357 said:

"I thought we played close to a 60-minute game," UND coach Brad Berry said. "I thought we came out hard, dictated play for most of the first period and I thought it carried over. The problem was we didn't get our first goal. I thought if we could have gotten that first goal to give us a little momentum, we'd be on our way. But it was a lot different than (Friday) night as far as how we played. I think if you play that way for a 60-minute game, normally, we'll get the result. Tonight, we didn't."

"Honestly, I thought we played a better game than we did (Friday) night," alternate captain Jake Schmaltz said. "We couldn't get that first one to fall, which ultimately we needed to get some momentum. It wasn't going our way tonight. It's frustrating. It sucks to lose. It's our first loss of the regular season, but I think if we keep playing like that, we're going to get a lot of good bounces down the road."

The first step in solving any problem is recognizing that there is one.

That's what's most concerning about the comments above.

[.357]

4 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said:

The first step in solving any problem is recognizing that there is one.

That's what's most concerning about the comments above.

Berry & his players were honest about how poorly they played in the Augustana game; but you're saying they're in denial or bs-ing about Saturday's game at Mankato? Because I didn't watch either game, I have to rely on the feedback I get from the team & the members here.