Bring On The Red Cows NCHC First Round - UNO @ UND

[ND_Texan]

2 minutes ago, tnt said:

Not our last national championship, but our 3 championships before that, we won both the conference and national championships.   Sometimes it is about momentum and confidence.  It is a fine line getting guys to realize your season can be over in an instance with one bad period, but sometimes a loss can hurt your confidence heading into the tournament as well.

The confidence aspect is huge. Look how Western rolled through the conference tournament and nationals last year. They carried themselves like they were unbeatable, and they were right.

[brianvf]

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/simon-latkoczy-has-stolen-playoff-games-before-hes-ready-to-try-doing-it-again

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"I wouldn’t say the team relies on me," Latkoczy said, "but goalies usually need to carry the team if you are an underdog in a series like this. I’ve been in this position not just in Omaha but even before in the USHL when I played in Madison. We went from seventh or eighth place right to the finals. I’m pretty sure I can make it happen here again."

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The Fighting Hawks knocked out the Mavericks in 2023 and 2025 in Omaha's Baxter Arena.

"They came to our place a couple times and beat us here, so I think it’s our time to beat them there," Latkoczy said. "I am excited and I don’t have a problem playing in front of big crowds."

 

[Dustin]

11 hours ago, 108498 said:

Part of me would like to see UND loss in the seond or third round of the NCHC tournament. It is very hard to win a string of post season conference and national games. If they loss right before the national tournament, they would get a recharged and be at 100 percent going into the national tournament. 

 

11 hours ago, nodakvindy said:

They already did that in tanking Saturday. I want to go in with momentum, not a loss at home. I'd also like that top seed and a game against Atlantic hockey to start the tourney. 

To me, there's no reason why the win streak can't start now.  You've got conference playoffs in your home rink.  The NCAA regional venue is in a neighboring state.  And, oh yeah, you're the host institution at the first ever Las Vegas Frozen Four.  

[fightingsioux4life]

I saw some Omaha players/coaches/staff at Hugo's on Columbia this morning.

[Sodbuster]

Hugo's Wine & Liquor?

[fightingsioux4life]

9 hours ago, brianvf said:

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/simon-latkoczy-has-stolen-playoff-games-before-hes-ready-to-try-doing-it-again

Like I said earlier, I don't care if they have Patrick Roy in net, we need to make a statement this weekend. We are back, we are not the same team that faded down the stretch two years ago and we aren't going away. We also have a Penrose Cup to celebrate in front of our home crowd. So Mr. Latkoczy, get ready to face a lot of rubber this weekend. And be prepared to have your season end on Saturday night.

[fightingsioux4life]

Just now, Sodbuster said:

Hugo's Wine & Liquor?

No, the grocery store attached to Hugo's Wine & Liquor. You think the coaches are going to allow the players to do that?

[Dustin]

18 minutes ago, Sodbuster said:

Hugo's Wine & Liquor?

 

17 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said:

No, the grocery store attached to Hugo's Wine & Liquor. You think the coaches are going to allow the players to do that?

I am thinking Sodbuster was speaking tongue in cheek.

[fightingsioux4life]

5 minutes ago, Dustin said:

I am thinking Sodbuster was speaking tongue in cheek.

Why people don't use emojis when they are clearly called for is beyond my understanding.

[Sodbuster]

2 hours ago, Dustin said:

 

I am thinking Sodbuster was speaking tongue in cheek.

Yes. Yes I was.

[Sodbuster]

2 hours ago, fightingsioux4life said:

Why people don't use emojis when they are clearly called for is beyond my understanding.

Because I thought my humor was obvious. I guess not.

[Blackheart]

2 hours ago, fightingsioux4life said:

Like I said earlier, I don't care if they have Patrick Roy in net, we need to make a statement this weekend. We are back, we are not the same team that faded down the stretch two years ago and we aren't going away. We also have a Penrose Cup to celebrate in front of our home crowd. So Mr. Latkoczy, get ready to face a lot of rubber this weekend. And be prepared to have your season end on Saturday night.

Let's hope the Sioux are Latkoczy intolerant this weekend.

[fightingsioux4life]

7 minutes ago, Sodbuster said:

Because I thought my humor was obvious. I guess not.

Online, humor is often mistaken for the opposite. My apologies.

[fightingsioux4life]

6 minutes ago, Blackheart said:

Let's hope the Sioux are Latkoczy intolerant this weekend.

IALTO! 

[Oldguy]

Nobody is hurt going into the playoffs.  When did that last happen?

[brianvf]

6 minutes ago, Oldguy said:

Nobody is hurt going into the playoffs.  When did that last happen?

That's like talking about a goalie shutout at the beginning of the 3rd period.

[TNF]

30 minutes ago, brianvf said:

That's like talking about a goalie shutout at the beginning of the 3rd period.

Let’s stick to Schloss’ reverse jinx theme and keep highlighting how unbeatable Latkoczy will be in the playoffs.  I don’t see him letting in a single goal all weekend. 😏

 

[hockeytherapy13]

I haven't listened to the pod yet this week but I was doing a peeking at the last 3 weekends of Omaha's box scores. In the last 6 games they are 33% on the power play and 88% on the PK. Obviously their overall numbers are underwhelming but they appear to be a team who has progressed throughout the season. So let's play this series 5x5 please.

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

31 minutes ago, hockeytherapy13 said:

I haven't listened to the pod yet this week but I was doing a peeking at the last 3 weekends of Omaha's box scores. In the last 6 games they are 33% on the power play and 88% on the PK. Obviously their overall numbers are underwhelming but they appear to be a team who has progressed throughout the season. So let's play this series 5x5 please.

We also are 100% on the PK in the last 7 games, but I agree.  There's no doubt in the world we're the better team 5 on 5, no need to buy into their "rivalry".

[Sioux90]

2 hours ago, hockeytherapy13 said:

I haven't listened to the pod yet this week but I was doing a peeking at the last 3 weekends of Omaha's box scores. In the last 6 games they are 33% on the power play and 88% on the PK. Obviously their overall numbers are underwhelming but they appear to be a team who has progressed throughout the season. So let's play this series 5x5 please.

Stay out of the box, and we should win  easily. Both third periods will be how we do it.

[jk]

I tend to respect the opponent and its storylines, maybe too much at times, but sometimes you just have to make that irrelevant and go write your own story.  

I'm looking for some third and fourth line scoring, as that is where I think UND has the edge.  Every game.

[cberkas]

Mavs will goon it up both nights

[TwamleyShuffle]

Happy First day of playoff hockey for those who celebrate. 

[burd]

11 minutes ago, TwamleyShuffle said:

Happy First day of playoff hockey for those who celebrate. 

Getting to that point where every snake in the grass is venomous.

[fightingsioux4life]

We now stand 8 wins away from the Trifecta (NCHC Regular Season Title, NCHC Playoff Title and NCAA Championship). It starts tonight. #drivefornine