2025-26 University of North Dakota Hockey Season

[.357]

29 minutes ago, 90siouxfan said:

I understand your point, is WMU an anomaly to your design?  I see Bump as high end, but the rest?

Would be nice if Zellers could be impactful like Bump next year; asking a lot for a freshman though. Would be ideal to have at least a couple of high scorers in case of injury; when Berg went down last year for an extended time a young Boisvert had to shoulder a lot of the offense.

6 minutes ago, Siouxperman8 said:

Hearing GM announced today or tomorrow. 

That's great, where did you hear that?

[Siouxperman8]

17 minutes ago, .357 said:

Would be nice if Zellers could be impactful like Bump next year; asking a lot for a freshman though. Would be ideal to have at least a couple of high scorers in case of injury; when Berg went down last year for an extended time a young Boisvert had to shoulder a lot of the offense.

That's great, where did you hear that?

The dreaded “someone  close the program” told me.  Not able to disclose but it’s someone that would know. 

[brianvf]

2 hours ago, AJS said:

I'd move on Spicer and Jack Smith if I was Jackson. Both played center in NCHC. They are going to be as good as it gets for Center via the portal it appears. Pencil those in as your 3rd / 4th line Centers. Bring in two of Schultz, Simpson, O'Neill. One more Portal forward (JR / SR) and one high-end CHL.

Agreed on Spicer and Smith.  You know they both are up to speed on NCHC play...rather than grabbing a center from AHA that put up more points but isn't used to how much less space there is in the NCHC.  Neither put up a ton of points but IIRC Spicer was playing 1st line (or 2nd?) center for UMD before he left with his academic issues.

[gfhockey]

1 hour ago, Siouxperman8 said:

Hearing GM announced today or tomorrow. 

Per source it’s chyzk 

[ChadR]

Just now, gfhockey said:

Per source it’s chyzk 

Source?

[gfhockey]

Just now, ChadR said:

Source?

Anyone got any?

[brianvf]

1 minute ago, ChadR said:

Source?

Everyone.   

He needs to hit the ground running. 
Build up the roster for this fall and then get working on the next 2-3 years of recruits as well.

[90siouxfan]

17 minutes ago, gfhockey said:

Anyone got any?

Tony's aunt?

[Oxbow6]

UND pick up anyone from portal yet?

 

Or do they wait until WMU texts them...."Go ahead we are done".

[gfhockey]

14 minutes ago, 90siouxfan said:

Tony's aunt?

Is that the one that kicks everyone’s a$$

[90siouxfan]

39 minutes ago, gfhockey said:

Is that the one that kicks everyone’s a$$

The one and only

[brianvf]

58 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said:

UND pick up anyone from portal yet?

Or do they wait until WMU texts them...."Go ahead we are done".

You know, aside from the head coach getting fired, a rapid search and hire of a new head coach, and three of our better players entering the portal...the rest of this offseason has been a total snoozer.

C'mon Jax...entertain us!!

[The Sicatoka]

 

[NoDak Hockey Nation]

6 hours ago, nascar99 said:

Schloss said last month they're working on finalizing a commitment from a middle tier OHLer. Really interested to see who it is since I follow the O fairly closely & then do a further deep dive

Wonder if that’s fizzled. Jackson doesn’t want Ontario kids

[NoDak Hockey Nation]

My best guess. UND brings in:

FWD: Zellers, Klee, Zakreski, Schultz, 1 CHL, 2 1-year transfers, 2 multi-year transfers

DEF: Laurila, maybe Lindberg

G: Heil or transfer. Maybe both if Hobie leaves.

Also, haven’t seen anything concrete but I thought that they extended the deadline to opt into the house settlement so if that is the case, I wonder if UND reconsiders when they know the full terms. That would determine if you can bring in an extra D for insurance (Zmolek). Also wonder if they go 14 F, 9 D.

[SuhakiYeahYeah]

17 minutes ago, NoDak Hockey Nation said:

My best guess. UND brings in:

FWD: Zellers, Klee, Zakreski, Schultz, 1 CHL, 2 1-year transfers, 2 multi-year transfers

I'm getting concerned with how long this is taking.

[siouxforce19]

36 minutes ago, NoDak Hockey Nation said:

Wonder if that’s fizzled. Jackson doesn’t want Ontario kids

Could also be an American in OHL territory. Though I do wonder if it fell through also since we have not heard anything. 

[brianvf]

So....I guess tomorrow is the day now? 

[NoDak Hockey Nation]

34 minutes ago, SuhakiYeahYeah said:

I'm getting concerned with how long this is taking.

Most of the guys who have committed knew where they were going when they went in. I imagine North Dakota couldn’t tamper with guys when you had uncertainty at head coach. They’ll find solid options in the weeks ahead

[Lobo]

Here we go!

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/bryn-chyzyk-to-serve-as-und-hockeys-general-manager

[sioux rube]

 

[.357]

Does Chyzyk also have scouting information on players in the CHL, or is his knowledge currently limited to US h.s & USHL players? I read Schlossman's article on him & it didn't specify. 

[skateshattrick]

Just now, .357 said:

Does Chyzyk also have scouting information on players in the CHL, or is his knowledge currently limited to US h.s & USHL players? I read Schlossman's article on him & it didn't specify. 

He's Canadian, so he has connections in both countries. 

[Wilbur]

Chyzyk to be forever remembered for jumping on the "Heavy" line when Luke Johnson went down at the Frozen Four and the line was excellent against Quinnipiac. 

[scpa0305]

1 hour ago, .357 said:

Does Chyzyk also have scouting information on players in the CHL, or is his knowledge currently limited to US h.s & USHL players? I read Schlossman's article on him & it didn't specify. 

Chyzyk knows all the top plays all the way down to 12 years old.