UND @ Arizona State

[brianvf]

Potter is a loss for ASU for sure, but Schimek and Lucius are the two I fear more on ASU's roster.
Those two on the PP is deadly.
Similar to UMD's top line, if you can keep those two off the scoresheet, I like our chances.

[Kab]

UND doesn’t play good against ASU

i don’t understand why 

[nodakgirl93]

8 minutes ago, Kab said:

UND doesn’t play good against ASU

i don’t understand why 

I thought they played good earlier this season when ASU visited. We don't need to talk about that Hall of Fame game. 

[mattim]

1 hour ago, gfhockey said:

We got homers too

Our guys recognize a good play both ways and compliment the bad guys when they play well.

[Tbone]

4 hours ago, hockeytherapy13 said:

 Where Geno makes it obvious he is cheering for St. Cloud but he agrees with calls both ways and respects talent on both ends of the ice. 

That to me, is what made it palatable to watch Doug & the Rug on FSN. Woog brought so much to the broadcast even if we knew he was a homer.
“Rusty, Sparky, Spirko.” 
 

Coached to the regionals 12 straight years. RIP Doug. Good man, gone to soon.

[Blackheart]

3 hours ago, Tbone said:

That to me, is what made it palatable to watch Doug & the Rug on FSN. Woog brought so much to the broadcast even if we knew he was a homer.
“Rusty, Sparky, Spirko.” 

 

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

23 hours ago, Big Green said:

I actually love the Homer color/PXP guy.  I don't care what side he is a homer towards.  It shows he cares.  Kind of like when a Visiting team wants to silent the crowd.  

A bit divergent, but I'm a big fan of how The Ralph goes almost silent when the opposing team scores. It's almost as if it didn't happen.  Meanwhile in Duluth, St Cloud, or anywhere else there's 1/4 to 2/3 of the rink cheering for UND's goals.

[cberkas]

With Doan getting a new contract, I expect ASU to retire his number

[brianvf]

Homer returns to ASU wearing green this time:

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/unds-gibson-homer-an-elite-learner-on-and-off-the-ice?fbclid=IwY2xjawPfxUBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFjajFONG1NWHNsdzhxUHhoc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHndIcqgbj3iGBafD2D0Flu23bnHcCIQSu5BERyFhsOstsn7ZBi5az2MB-GXF_aem_duzr8dIJbp4WFTcL_20HyA

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Homer said he's looking forward to enjoying the weather in Tempe this weekend. He plans to take a stroll through campus, where he lived for three years.

But he'll quickly turn his attention to the games and his current team.

"The guys here are so close," Homer said. "Being part of a culture that really bleeds hockey is super exciting. I've been super fortunate to be a part of it."

 

[TwamleyShuffle]

I can see Homer starting a game this weekend for the feels and such of returning to old school

 

[siouxfaninseattle]

12 minutes ago, TwamleyShuffle said:

I can see Homer starting a game this weekend for the feels and such of returning to old school

 

I'm thinking Jan on Friday and if they win or at least play a good game, Homer on Saturday.

[brianvf]

32 minutes ago, siouxfaninseattle said:

I'm thinking Jan on Friday and if they win or at least play a good game, Homer on Saturday.

My thoughts as well.  Homer has looked better his last few starts when compared to his early season.
It's still Jan's net for the foreseeable future, but I can see Homer getting a start one of the games.

[Und Princess]

Good Friday Morning!!!! It's Officially Game Day my fellow UND Fans!  How are you doing today? Are you excited for this weekend's series against Arizona State? I just released my UND - ASU Hockey Series in the Desert Preview and Series Score Prediction Blog! 

https://ftstspotlight.blogspot.com/2026/01/frozen-over-or-fired-up-weekend-hockey.html?m=1

Have a Fantastic day!!!

Und Princess 

[The Sicatoka]

Homer should be comfortable in that rink.

[Dustin]

10 hours ago, siouxfaninseattle said:

I'm thinking Jan on Friday and if they win or at least play a good game, Homer on Saturday.

 

9 hours ago, brianvf said:

My thoughts as well.  Homer has looked better his last few starts when compared to his early season.
It's still Jan's net for the foreseeable future, but I can see Homer getting a start one of the games.

I agree with this.  Would be a good (and the right) opportunity to keep any rust from forming.

[Dustin]

On 1/21/2026 at 10:42 PM, Blackheart said:

 

"He's got nicknames!"

[hockeytherapy13]

10 hours ago, siouxfaninseattle said:

I'm thinking Jan on Friday and if they win or at least play a good game, Homer on Saturday.

At the media press conference Wednesday Jax made it seem very likely that Homer will get a game this weekend. I fully agree that they should roll Jan Friday and Homer Saturday. 

[hockeytherapy13]

I really think we can take 4/6 points on the road this weekend.  3-2 OT loss tonight and a 5-1 regulation win Saturday. 

[skateshattrick]

23 minutes ago, hockeytherapy13 said:

I really think we can take 4/6 points on the road this weekend.  3-2 OT loss tonight and a 5-1 regulation win Saturday. 

"Anything less than a sweep is unacceptable!" @Goon

[Goon]

I know @Oxbow6 loves the xG’s.  

 

 

[burd]

Somewhat similar to ranked matchups:   It seems every team in the BIG has had a tougher SOS than UND to this point.  UMinn with the toughest.  ASU ranks 5 to our 24.   
 

Takeaway?   #9, here we come.   

[Big Green]

36 minutes ago, burd said:

Somewhat similar to ranked matchups:   It seems every team in the BIG has had a tougher SOS than UND to this point.  UMinn with the toughest.  ASU ranks 5 to our 24.   
 

Takeaway?   #9, here we come.   

Didn't help playing Mercyhurst.  MN should have helped our SOS, but they suck this year.

 

[90siouxfan]

"Poke check and a miss, and you're in trouble" is my favorite Woogism.

[Oxbow6]

Lots of UND swag boarding the Allegiant noon flight for Mesa out of Fargo.

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

Think this is a good opportunity to get Gibby a start so he stays fresh for the stretch run in case we need him. I believe I recall Clarke Saunders starting an NCAA game for us one year after an injury.