PCM Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 How about some actual discussion of this weekend's series? There are some interesting comments in this article from the UNH perspectives. From The Concord Online Monitor: 'Cats up against a large obstacle Fighting Sioux brings size, talent, attitude UNH opens its home schedule tonight with the first game of a two-game series against the University of North Dakota, the 2004 NCAA runner-up and a perennial power in college hockey. With seven national titles to their credit, the Fighting Sioux have a long-established record of success, and with 11 NHL draft picks - including five first rounders - on the current roster, they've got legit designs on delivering Grand Forks its eighth banner in April.Further in Parise's favor is the presence of several menacing monsters in front of him. The North Dakota defensive corps consists of six blue-liners standing at least six feet tall, and eight who weigh at least 187 pounds. Compare that with the Wildcats, who started five forwards who were shorter and five who were lighter than those standards against Nebraska, and it could be difficult to do much in the corners. On the oversized ice surface of the Whittemore Center, the Wildcats' speed could prove a significant edge. So might experience. With only two seniors, the roster of the sixth-ranked Sioux includes five sophomores and 13 freshmen, and in a packed house against the nation's No. 12 team, Micflikier is hoping the atmosphere will be too hyped to handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVCL Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 To add a bit of history I didn't see in the media release, Rube Bjorkman was the head coach of the Wildcats from 64-68 just before coming to UND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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