hockeytherapy13 Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 7 minutes ago, cowboys5xsbs said: Every game matters Every game matters no matter what time of the season. But looking at the pairwise right now is insane because the amount of data available makes it too volatile. Give it another 3-4 weeks and then start looking. Need more games from the Ivies and a few more conference games to have decent information. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetoChronos Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 8 minutes ago, brianvf said: Time to win at least 5 of the next 6 games. BSU showed tonight that they are no push-over...they never are. Hopefully we can get some players back in the next couple weeks. Robert Morris will return North Dakota to the win column. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esoteric Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 3 minutes ago, siouxforce19 said: Offense needs to get it together and contribute more goals. Defense and Goaltending are not going to win us games right now. Not putting blame on them, but they need help. Having the extra defenseman tonight helps with battling fatigue and allows more effort to get to the puck. The injuries have allowed game experience for other team-mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux rube Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 12 minutes ago, Godsmack said: 21 in a row. That's impressive. No championship hangover for them. I'm envious 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksixpack Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 13 minutes ago, gfhockey said: You get blue chippaz you win Got too many blue chippers…get some guys that are heart and soul and have been through the wars of Jr hockey and clawed their way to get where they are now…not guys that coasted since they were anointed at age 15. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago All the they played well and gave a good effort talk is one step short of being satisfied getting a participation ribbon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcblues Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 1 minute ago, ksixpack said: Got too many blue chippers…get some guys that are heart and soul and have been through the wars of Jr hockey and clawed their way to get where they are now…not guys that coasted since they were anointed at age 15. Oh! You mean tap the portal hard! We have seen how that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 5 minutes ago, bcblues said: Oh! You mean tap the portal hard! We have seen how that works. Especially on the goalie side of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 9 minutes ago, ksixpack said: Got too many blue chippers…get some guys that are heart and soul and have been through the wars of Jr hockey and clawed their way to get where they are now…not guys that coasted since they were anointed at age 15. Blue chippaz score grindaz grind 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksixpack Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 2 minutes ago, bcblues said: Oh! You mean tap the portal hard! We have seen how that works. No, I mean get a few guys that are late bloomers that have worked their tail off to get a chance nobody gave them when they were 16 and the blue chippers we covet were being recruited…Blaise and Gino and Hak were great at finding and plugging those guys in. Get them when they are 19/20 not 5th year seniors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 8 minutes ago, ksixpack said: Got too many blue chippers…get some guys that are heart and soul and have been through the wars of Jr hockey and clawed their way to get where they are now…not guys that coasted since they were anointed at age 15. I don’t buy that look at DUs roster not too different in the types of players but how they are coached is making a massive difference in outcomes at the end of a season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksixpack Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago Just now, gfhockey said: Blue chippaz score grindaz grind Only room for so many blue chippers…not enough pucks to feed and satisfy 9 of them…Denver finds them…and they score and more importantly, block shots, support the other blue chippers, and are used to not being “the guy” on their team…can’t have 14 “the guys” on your team. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 16 minutes ago, bcblues said: Oh! You mean tap the portal hard! We have seen how that works. Maybe we can snag AIC’s top juniors after this season ends. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 3 minutes ago, MafiaMan said: Maybe we can snag AIC’s top juniors after this season ends. Might as well go after lindenwoods goalie too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago Curious to know if DU utilizes the portal as much as UND? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 3 minutes ago, siouxweet said: Curious to know if DU utilizes the portal as much as UND? They don’t, one of the portal pick ups was originally a Denver recruit from UConn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big A HG Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago This team has no identity. Without an identity, you're going to play without purpose, and that's what UND games look like. Are we a race horse team beating you with speed and skating up and down the ice? No. Are we grind it out physical teams making the opponent earn every inch of the ice? Not even close. Are we defensive-minded, controlling neutral zone and playing cautious but optimistic? Nope. Are we a team loaded with snipers using puck movement to give our guys clean looks. Haven't seen it. What are we?? On a good night, we play with a bit of energy and have enough skill to overcome. On a bad night, we look totally lost and players have no purpose in their movements other than to react to whatever the situation gives, instead of controlling the game and playing with intent. What does Berry actually coach? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 8 minutes ago, siouxweet said: Curious to know if DU utilizes the portal as much as UND? This year, UND got three from the portal (TJ, MacDonald, Wilkie) and DU got two (Pohlkamp, Salminen). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big A HG Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 11 minutes ago, brianvf said: This year, UND got three from the portal (TJ, MacDonald, Wilkie) and DU got two (Pohlkamp, Salminen). For further context, it looks like we added 7 in the portal in 2023 to Denver's 0. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 12 minutes ago, brianvf said: This year, UND got three from the portal (TJ, MacDonald, Wilkie) and DU got two (Pohlkamp, Salminen). No other college team has to deal with player injuries though. Only North Dakota. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Baker Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago 21 minutes ago, brianvf said: This year, UND got three from the portal (TJ, MacDonald, Wilkie) and DU got two (Pohlkamp, Salminen). Could have been 4-1 ratio. Pohlkamp took a visit to UND, but said no thanks, and transferred to Denver without any need for a recruiting visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueSioux2000 Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago 1 hour ago, Esoteric said: UND needs to play this hard, and this focused, for the rest of the year. Once UND gets injured players back, this team can go the distance. You aren’t going to see that this year. We’ll get a couple great games, but mostly meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago 17 minutes ago, MafiaMan said: No other college team has to deal with player injuries though. Only North Dakota. I doubt any other team is dealing with injuries like UND this year. Not yet at least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago Definitely a tough season so far. Didn’t see this coming. Injuries stink but good teams find a way. DU is obviously good but again, dzone breakdowns hurt us bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDPritch Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago 1 hour ago, crb1 said: We really need to work on getting shots on net. Too many shots not hitting the net, going wide or over the net. I keep thinking the same thing. Gives in chance for a rebound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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