Dane Jackson named head coach

[UNDBB75]

Time will tell if this is the right choice. But  will he promote the Fighting Hawks or just say North Dakota  hockey. The hockey program needs to move on.

[Blackheart]

1 minute ago, tnt said:

We care about the planet!

[cowboys5xsbs]

Just now, UNDBB75 said:

Time will tell if this is the right choice. But  will he promote the Fighting Hawks or just say North Dakota  hockey. The hockey program needs to move on.

No more Nodaks 

[Blackheart]

1 minute ago, UNDBB75 said:

Time will tell if this is the right choice. But  will he promote the Fighting Hawks or just say North Dakota  hockey. The hockey program needs to move on.

I'm not a betting man but I'm guessing it will be Fighting Sioux only for a bit longer.

[Blackheart]

Just now, cowboys5xsbs said:

No more Nodaks 

Never liked it.  Gopher fans use it like a slur.

[NoDak Hockey Nation]

58 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

when we get swept out west by mercyhurst next fall?

Where do you think mercyhurst is located?

[.357]

39 minutes ago, brianvf said:

I'm guessing we'll see all new.

If he goes with an entirely new staff it will indicate that he's committed to winning, even if it means letting go of friends. Which is difficult. But his first loyalty is to the team & its success, not any individual staff or players. 

If he retains everybody, it will indicate that he has an element of softness that BB had, indicating that he's unwilling or unable to make hard decisions. 

[stoneySIOUX]

Some more good news popping real soon! 😄

[Blackheart]

Jake Livanavage coming back for his junior season!

[tnt]

12 minutes ago, Blackheart said:

Never liked it.  Gopher fans use it like a slur.

They use everything as a slur.  How many times did I hear Sioux suck, or Sue this, or something of the sort.

[brianvf]

BOOM!

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/jake-livanavage-says-hes-returning-for-junior-season

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Jake Livanavage says he's no longer entertaining pro offers.

Upon learning that Dane Jackson will be UND's 17th head hockey coach late Saturday night, Livanavage said he will return to school for his junior season.

 

[Blackheart]

Just now, tnt said:

They use everything as a slur.  How many times did I hear Sioux suck, or Sue this, or something of the sort.

Yeah, well eff them anyway...they lost about 5 guys to the pros already.

[RhettRingers]

Just now, brianvf said:

BOOM!

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/jake-livanavage-says-hes-returning-for-junior-season

 

LFG!!!!!!

[rochsioux]

2 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said:

Some more good news popping real soon! 😄

What was the previous good news? 
Just kidding, I am willing to give Dane a chance. I hope he goes down as an all-time great coach at UND. 

[petey23]

32 minutes ago, Blackheart said:

Seems like a pretty short list for such a prestigious job...

Announced. I would guess any current head coaches would be unannounced.

[brianvf]

Check out these quotes from Jake.  Hopefully the rest of the team feels similar:

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"I'm fired up," Livanavage said. "Huge news. I think it's big for North Dakota hockey in general. If you're a kid being recruited, there's nothing better than this place right now. This will be the best place to play college hockey."

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Livanavage, who garnered interest as an undrafted free agent, said hiring Jackson solidified his return.

"Honestly, if it wasn't Jax, I was leaving," Livanavage said. "It's so huge for everybody. I know a lot of guys were packing up and leaving if it wasn't him. Everybody is super pumped and excited for it.

"He bleeds what North Dakota hockey is all about. He wants to be here. This is his life. You see how much this program means to Jax. It's something you want to be a part of."

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"Jax is a guy who can bring national championships to this place," Livanavage said. "He can bring whatever you want to this place."

 

[RhettRingers]

1 minute ago, brianvf said:

Check out these quotes from Jake.  Hopefully the rest of the team feels similar:

 

They all do! 

[rochsioux]

3 minutes ago, brianvf said:

BOOM!

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/jake-livanavage-says-hes-returning-for-junior-season

 

"I'm fired up," Livanavage said. "Huge news. I think it's big for North Dakota hockey in general. If you're a kid being recruited, there's nothing better than this place right now. This will be the best place to play college hockey."

[UND1983]

1 minute ago, brianvf said:

Check out these quotes from Jake.  Hopefully the rest of the team feels similar:

 

LOLOLOL just comical

[thUNDer]

27 minutes ago, brianvf said:

He apologized to you in a different post earlier today.
I think you're all good.   

Not sure y’all are using the correct pronoun 

[nodakgirl93]

Okay I'm thinking Chaves was bullied into giving HC to Jax by the players. 

[Blackheart]

2 minutes ago, nodakgirl93 said:

Okay I'm thinking Chaves was bullied into giving HC to Jax by the players. 

So you're saying the players of a 5th place team bullied the University into hiring the assistant of a coach who was just fired?  Goddammit, you just can't make it up.

[siouxkid12]

1 hour ago, nodakgirl93 said:

I mean i guess he deserves a shot. Probably will have a short leash. At least we shouldn't risk any players choosing elsewhere with the coaching change. Let's find a good associate  coach. I don't think Karl deserves that just yet 

Karl needs to go. How can you expect players to live in grand forks when you and your family don’t 

[Blackheart]

Just now, siouxkid12 said:

Karl needs to go. How can you expect players to live in grand forks when you and your family don’t 

Karl lives in El Forko Grande...his family doesn't but OK.

[Sweethockey]

1 minute ago, nodakgirl93 said:

Okay I'm thinking Chaves was bullied into giving HC to Jax by the players. 

That could be true. KEM could have done the same. Who knows. Something that I have been thinking about and I don’t know what the right answer is. When do you release a college hockey coach and have the time to make the best hire? It’s not right that the portal opens before the tournament is over. You don’t have the time unless you already made your decision before the end of the season who is going to be the replacement. It sucks.