forecheck Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 Tonight at Lola's: Hope the #1 ranking isn't the curse. Blais doesn't like that insidecollegehockey.com dropped us 3 spots to #8 because we gave up 10 goals to Mankato, when Mankato beat SCSU and MN. A win is a win. He joked that he's going to have to get a hold of the guy who put the poll together. 3 out of 4 points against Mankato during Thanksgiving was pretty good, and we're still undefeated at home, which is something we couldn't do last year and is pretty special. Road trips are good because they break up the routine a bit. Some comments on the new recruits: Brady Murray: Having a great year. Blais says he'll probably play with Parise and Bochenski next year, and he thinks they'll be able to score 100 goals, which hasn't happened in a long time. A capable player with a lot of good sense, not real big, but a good shot, a good compliment to Parise. Chris Porter: A big strong winger, but he needs to get a little more consistent right now. He made the jump from Shattuck to the juniors, and now he has to get stronger and adjust. Some players take a bit longer to adjust, and he thinks Porter might be a player like Lundbohm who doesn't score much his freshman year, but he has a lot of talent and just needs to work hard get stronger. Drew Stafford: Crosby was getting all the attention for awhile at Shattuck, but now Stafford has stepped up and is having a very good senior year. Matt Smasby: He has a big frame like his father. Blais had connections to Smasby through Strinden (I think that's who they said). Philip Lamaroux: It's tough to leave home when you're a kid to go play in the USHL, but he is a talented goalie. He's small, and some of the guys saw him play, and said that he plays his positions in net just like Karl Goerhing. Side note on Karl, he is making transitions well in his life, he is married now, and one step away from playing in the NHL. He is playing very well, and Blais mentioned that Belfour, Goerhing, and Brandt were all players of the week in their respective leagues. Lane Sedevie: He's playing well, and appears to be healthy. His save percentage and GAA is up there. Woog was being interviewed today, and the interviewer (I didn't catch the name) kept trying to get Woog to say that Vanek was better than Parise, but Woog just kept saying that they are two different players who bring different things to the table. Tim thought that was good of him, because as we all know, Wooger is a Gopher all the way through, and Tim figured he would say that of course Vanek is better. Blais agreed, but added that Parise is the type of player who loves to practice, is always lifting weights and working hard, and plays with intensity, while motivation is a problem with Vanek sometimes. He attributed that to their different upbringings. If Parise has ever had a weak point to his game, which isn't very weak, it would be his face off win abilities. He suddenly is getting better at face offs now. Tim said that if you put these two players side by side, he would have to pick Parise, and so do most of the scouts. They both score goals, but how many goals is Vanek going to cost you? Some scouts look at Vanek because he has more size than Parise, though. Saturday night against Mankato showed how much David Hale means to the team, when they gave up the 3 goal lead at the end of the game. Blais is calling him an All-American defenseman right now, and doesn't think we can win without him, which isn't a knock on the other defensemen. David is just that good. Schneider, Jones, and Greene could also be considered as All-Americans. Greene has also been accepted to the world junior tournament, along with Jones and Parise now. Blais didn't want him to go and sit on the bench as the 7th defenseman, but the NHL scouts say he can play at a high tempo, and he is playing really well. I think he said something about Jones and Greene being able to play together as a defensive pairing. Blais is happy for him, although we're going to face CC without 3 of our players now. It is a real honor for these players to be representing their country, and they get very emotional in these games. It's the last amateur opportunity to play for your country without getting paid, and any time Blais can promote his players for it, he will, that's his job. He's going to try to go up and watch the games. SCSU is the only team to beat UND, 7-3, although it wasn't a 7-3 game. This is going to be an electrifying series, and 3-4 points this weekend is really going to put the Sioux into a good position for the second half. SCSU has a lot of character and good leadership, good speed, players who can finish, and they play well on the road. They know they have to be a top 10 team in the country to get into the NCAA tournament, which they aren't right now because of injuries. They are playing for points. McMahon, R. Hale, and Prpich are bigger and stronger than the Parise line, which was shut down in St. Cloud, and he would like to match them up against SCSU's big line of Malone, Cullen, and Motzko. He's looking for Lundbohm, Spiewak, and Notermann to play well, like they have been. A caller asked about the goal right off the face off by Bochenski on Saturday that was disallowed, and Blais thought it should have been a goal, the whistle should not have been blown. Parise does this little move where he protects the puck off of the face off, and brings it back, and Brandon got the shot off. The reason the whistle was blown was because Mankato players were coming off the bench and the ref was telling them that they couldn't come out, but then they should have had a too many men on the ice penalty. The next face off, Zach did the same thing, pulled the puck back, and they got another shot off, only it didn't go in that time. Then they talked about how Mason gives the Sioux a too many men on the ice penalty for the same thing at the end of the game, and then Brandt must have said something about it to Mason, because he got a misconduct. Another caller asked, "Are you doing anything about the powerplay, because it seems like it's not really clicking right now?" Coach, "Well, thanks." You always work on special teams. Tim says it's a typical UND powerplay, either it's hot or cold. You go 0-8, then 3-4. It's something that they're working on, and coach doesn't know if he's using the same guys for PP and PK, and they're getting tired, or what. Blais never said anything about bringing a goalie in at Christmas, and we have Lamaroux and Sedevie waiting to come in next year. He did it last year, because he thought we were in a bit of trouble, but this year he doesn't think so. He has absolute faith in all 4 of the goalies this year. He's been accused before of being too hard on goalies, but that's the way it is. They have to learn to play better, and he has to learn how to be more patient. I tried to catch as much as I could. They talked about a lot tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommiejo Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 Hey Forecheck, I have a couple of questions & maybe you can help me on this. First, what channal/radio station is the coach's show on? Second, on what night is it on? Third can it be heard on the web? If you know anything could you please be kind enough to post it for me thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 Damn! We need to get together on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 Gator, The coaches show is on KKXL 1440 a.m. I am not sure if it is on the Web broadcasts or not. But it was only a half hour tonight due to the fact that the Basketball teams were in Moorhead playing the Dragoons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forecheck Posted December 5, 2002 Author Share Posted December 5, 2002 Well, how was I supposed to know?! You had your chance to shine in the last two weeks when I was sidelined with my surgery, and you blew it, Mister! I didn't see any update of the coach's show last Wednesday, and that was all I had to look forward to in the week. I was so disappointed. You obviously can't be trusted. Tommiejo, The Coach's Show is on 1440am at 6:30 on Wednesdays. As far as I know, you can't hear it on the web, so you'll just have to settle for dinky updates if you live outside of Grand Forks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 I didn't see any update of the coach's show last Wednesday, and that was all I had to look forward to in the week. I was so disappointed. You obviously can't be trusted. I was out of town for Thanksgiving. Besides that, I concede. I hereby turn over all responsibility for taking notes during the coaches show to you. There, are you happy now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forecheck Posted December 5, 2002 Author Share Posted December 5, 2002 I was out of town for Thanksgiving. Besides that, I concede. I hereby turn over all responsibility for taking notes during the coaches show to you. There, are you happy now? No. Now I'll probably get beaten by an angry mob of PCM fans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 Thanks, Forecheck, for the great recap. I like getting it twice. More fun that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 I like getting it twice. More fun that way. Sounds a little personal for a message board, dagies. As for the recaps, you two (and kr?) are the absolute best. Thanks so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprig Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 I enjoy the reports also. Thanks. And you cannot get the show on streaming audio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverman Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 No. Now I'll probably get beaten by an angry mob of PCM fans! This could get uuuuugly. ;)But really two people a mob? Just kidding you PCM I know it's closer to four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 Just kidding you PCM I know it's closer to four. I would've been happy with two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggler Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 I figured it'd be an indifferent group of PCM acquaintances. And rather then beating you up, they'd just wave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forecheck Posted December 5, 2002 Author Share Posted December 5, 2002 Sounds a little personal for a message board, dagies. As for the recaps, you two (and kr?) are the absolute best. Thanks so much. You beat me to it jk!! Dagies is always spilling his personal life on the boards. He's a little too risque for this bunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kr Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 Forecheck and PCM: the recaps are great -- I can usually catch morning interviews, however, on Wednesday nights I have choir practice at 6:30 sooooo I end up missing the coaches show - although tonight I stayed in the vehicle (outside the church) until 6:45 to listen and when I finally went inside I received a mini-sermon on being on time!! re: PCM's fan club PCoM: Pfan Club of Mini-Majordomo ? (majordomo is a steward, a steward,loosely speaking, is one responsible for the affairs of a large institution, and since PCM is a contributor to both USCHO and this site, while not THE majordomo, he certainly could be termed to be a mini-majordomo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Boy Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 Thanks for the recap, forecheck! It looks like a lot of work, but Taz Boy very much appreciates it. taz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forecheck Posted December 5, 2002 Author Share Posted December 5, 2002 You're welcome. It's not exactly hard, I just type fast. I don't know, kr. Mini-Majordomo sounds a little....well, let's just say if I was a man, I don't think I would want to be called that. But hey, that's your call PCM. What do I know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 I see your point, forecheck. Just don't call me "goose bumpy good." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forecheck Posted December 5, 2002 Author Share Posted December 5, 2002 I see your point, forecheck. Just don't call me "goose bumpy good." Don't worry, I'm saving that for the boys with talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 Don't worry, I'm saving that for the boys with talent. Hmm. And I'M accused of sharing my personal life..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 Don't worry, I'm saving that for the boys with talent. I don't want to have to quote Spice Girls lyrics to you, but if you force me, I will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forecheck Posted December 6, 2002 Author Share Posted December 6, 2002 Dagies, I meant the talented hockey team is goose-bumpy good, ya sicko! PCM, I would be extremely impressed if you could quote a Spice Girls song....a little creeped about, but still impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 PCM, I would be extremely impressed if you could quote a Spice Girls song....a little creeped about, but still impressed. Now that you've explained to dagies what you meant, the reason to quote the Spice Girls is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forecheck Posted December 6, 2002 Author Share Posted December 6, 2002 I think you have sorely disappointed everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stack Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 Forecheck, Thank you for the update. I keep missing the show what with commitments and forgetfullness. Of course you know that all us lazy a$$e$ are counting on you or someone to keep us up to speed. Once again thanks. Stack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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