2025-26 University of North Dakota Hockey Season

[jk]

14 minutes ago, SJHovey said:

I would guess that 5 of those 10 seasons we were a lock to make the tournament in February.

It's popular now to disparage everything to do with BB, but the facts don't always agree.  I was ready for a change, and for me it was getting dominated by CC and Omaha that did it.  But the NCHC titles didn't happen by accident.  Good players had to be coached well and play hard to win the league.  I haven't looked, but I'm guessing nearly all teams had a worse season than UND's worst season during his tenure.  

Again, I was ready for the change, but I wish people were kinder to someone who gave a lot to the program.

[beastandco]

I ran into Keaton Verhoeff the other day. He talked to me longer than he needed to. Super respectful kid. He said his main focus is winning a natty and loves it here.

[cberkas]

 

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

2 hours ago, jk said:

It's popular now to disparage everything to do with BB, but the facts don't always agree.  I was ready for a change, and for me it was getting dominated by CC and Omaha that did it.  But the NCHC titles didn't happen by accident.  Good players had to be coached well and play hard to win the league.  I haven't looked, but I'm guessing nearly all teams had a worse season than UND's worst season during his tenure.  

Again, I was ready for the change, but I wish people were kinder to someone who gave a lot to the program.

100%, it’s wild to me the crap people say about a proud alumni that did a lot for this program including ending a 16 year national title drought.  Agree a change was needed but no need to kick dirt on an awesome Sioux alum that hung a lot of those banners in the Ralph.

[burd]

For some people, demonizing is a way to strap on the armor and do the difficult thing, like firing an employee or competing in something serious with someone you know.   

[fightingsioux4life]

40 minutes ago, InHeavenThereIsNoBeer said:

100%, it’s wild to me the crap people say about a proud alumni that did a lot for this program including ending a 16 year national title drought.  Agree a change was needed but no need to kick dirt on an awesome Sioux alum that hung a lot of those banners in the Ralph.

Berry is what he is. A solid assistant coach and an even better human being who just couldn't handle the rigors and pressure of running a program of this caliber, especially in March. I harbor no malice towards the man, but the coaching change has worked out better than anyone expected.

[SiouxFanatic]

Berry did what Hakstol could not achieve. He took UND over the finish line in winning #8. Many here like to minimize his impact on it but I’ll forever be grateful. I hope he will return to the REA one day to be honored/celebrated.

The change at HC has been discussed ad nauseam but I think it was/is clear that a different approach to reinvigorate the program was needed. I’ll leave it at that.

[nascar99]

3 hours ago, beastandco said:

I ran into Keaton Verhoeff the other day. He talked to me longer than he needed to. Super respectful kid. He said his main focus is winning a natty and loves it here.

Hope he's back for a sophomore season. Could do wonders for his development as it did for Werenski, McAvoy, Fox, Makar, Hughes, Sanderson, Faber, etc.

[jk]

24 minutes ago, nascar99 said:

Hope he's back for a sophomore season. Could do wonders for his development as it did for Werenski, McAvoy, Fox, Makar, Hughes, Sanderson, Faber, etc.

Your list is basically the US Olympic team plus two Norris winners.  Good company.

[beastandco]

13 minutes ago, nascar99 said:

Hope he's back for a sophomore season. Could do wonders for his development as it did for Werenski, McAvoy, Fox, Makar, Hughes, Sanderson, Faber, etc.

As of now, he said he’s planning on coming back for another year. He also noted that things could change depending on who drafts him.

[nascar99]

Just watching all of the Through These Doors episodes, it's clear that Jackson is an elite motivator. Had a lot of doubts when the hire was made, if he would be able to bring fresh energy instead of the staleness throughout the program, but I'm glad to have been wrong.

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

34 minutes ago, beastandco said:

As of now, he said he’s planning on coming back for another year. He also noted that things could change depending on who drafts him.

Give him a letter. No idea who gets the C next year though. Definitely need a veteran from the portal.

[hockeytherapy13]

2 hours ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

Give him a letter. No idea who gets the C next year though. Definitely need a veteran from the portal.

Croal should get the C

[Fratt Mattin]

3 hours ago, nascar99 said:

Just watching all of the Through These Doors episodes, it's clear that Jackson is an elite motivator. Had a lot of doubts when the hire was made, if he would be able to bring fresh energy instead of the staleness throughout the program, but I'm glad to have been wrong.

Worth bringing up again how much better Through These Doors has been this year. It had become basically unwatchable the last few seasons. Just a highlight package and 90 seconds of awkward player interviews. Now it's back to real "behind the scenes" content, which is what it was supposed to be.

[SuhakiYeahYeah]

10 hours ago, Fratt Mattin said:

Worth bringing up again how much better Through These Doors has been this year. It had become basically unwatchable the last few seasons. Just a highlight package and 90 seconds of awkward player interviews. Now it's back to real "behind the scenes" content, which is what it was supposed to be.

I anticipate Saturdays 2nd intermission speech

[fargosioux]

11 hours ago, hockeytherapy13 said:

Croal should get the C

Does Wiebe come back next year? Gotta believe he would have a good chance to wear the C if he does.