PCM Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 EDIT: Here's a cleaned up and perhaps more coherent version of the coaches show. Tim Hennessy and Scott Swygman interviewed Dean Blais from Lola's restaurant in beautiful downtown Grand Forks. Caller: Asked Blais what he thought about all the ties in the league this year. I don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted January 30, 2003 Author Share Posted January 30, 2003 If I'm correctly interpreting Blais' comments on the coaches show tonight, it sounds like the starting lines will be as follows: 1st: Fylling-Parise-Bochenski 2nd: Notermann-Lundbohm-Massen 3rd: Spiewak-McMahon-R. Hale 4th: Connelly-Genoway-Prpich It's good to know that Fylling has worked his way back on to the top line and that they're playing so well together. Keeping Notermann, Lundbohm and Massen together really gives the Sioux a great one-two scoring punch. The Sioux will really need the fourth line to play well. I like the combinations on both the third and fourth lines. Maybe you can't tell, but I can hardly wait for Friday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKNTSMN Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Thanks PCM Go Sioux!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Blais says the team has made another step and improved. We Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND95 Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Great information PCM, thanks. I was reading the comment you wrote on the MVP thread about how the Notermann-Lundbohm-Massen line will be important this weekend against CC. I couldn't agree more. This line could really take the pressure off of Bochenski-Parise-Fylling. You know going in that CC will key on that line for obvious reasons. I really think the second line will get some great chances and have a great series. Notermann has been playing solid lately and Lundbohm is quietly in the top 10 scoring in the nation. These guys go out there and work hard night in and night out. I expect them to have a great weekend. For me, the key to taking this series as far as lines contributing, is the Spiewak line. Ryan Hale works his butt off on the ice and McMahon has the grit to get in there and disturb some things. I think those two out there with Spiewak and his speed and the way he has been burying chances this year, will be a tough line to contend with and could put the Sioux over the top. When you look at the line combo's that PCM gave, the Sioux could legitimately get quality scoring from all 4 lines, that would obviously be tough for any team to contend with, considering very few teams have the defensive depth the Sioux have. Can't wait for the games. Go Sioux!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted January 30, 2003 Author Share Posted January 30, 2003 Here are some scoring comparisons showing points per game between the Tigers and Sioux based on 18 WCHA games for CC and 16 league games for UND. Colorado College 1st Line: Sertich, Clarke, Sejna 28G, 46A, 74P (4.11 PPG) 2nd Line: Cullen, Stirling, Liebel 21G, 19A, 40P (2.22 PPG) 3rd Line: Slattengren, Polaski, Stuart 10G, 12A, 22P (1.22 PPG) 4th Liners: 4G, 7A, 11P (.611 PPG) Defensive Corps: 18G, 44A, 62P (3.44 PPG) North Dakota 1st Line: Fylling, Parise, Bochenski 20G, 33A, 53P (3.31 PPG) 2nd Line: Notermann, Lundbohm, Massen 20G, 40A, 60P (3.75 PPG) 3rd Line: Spiewak, McMahon, R. Hale 9G, 11A, 20P (1.25 PPG) 4th Liners: 6G, 3A, 9P (.563 PPG) Defensive Corps: 10G, 22A, 32P (2.00 PPG) The differnece between UND's top two lines isn't great, but the difference between CC's top two lines is. The third and fourth lines of both teams are about equal in scoring. However, CC gets a significant amount of scoring out of its defensemen compared to UND. Interestingly, Tom Priessing accounts for more than a third of CC's points (21) in this category while Andy Schneider accounts for more than a third of UND's points (13). That could be a good matchup to watch. And to anyone who thinks that CC has a significant advantage in goal, take a look at these WCHA stats: Curtis McElhinney - 10-1-5 2.32GAA, .910SV% Jake Brandt - 6-1-2 2.23GAA, .908SV% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wantagh Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 These two teams mirrow each other almost perfectly. If you look at the second lines the Sioux have a 1.5 point advantage which is a wash with the defense of the Tigers. This is going to be one hell of a battle. Thanks for all the good work PCM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGreyAnt41 Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Against CC, it will help having Greene and Jones back. I think our losses (Parise, Greene and Jones) were definitely bigger than theirs times two. I love that part!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farce poobah Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 I think the comparisons between the teams' second line and defense are distorted because Lundbohm gets a lot of PP points playing the point ... where it looks like CC goes with 2 defense. If you adjust for that, the statistics look pretty even. The biggest differences, stat-wise are the special teams. Which makes me nervous. Thanks for the coaches show recap, good to hear we are working on PK.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forecheck Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Thanks for the recap. I didn't get a chance to listen tonight. I don't know why, but imagining big, tough Matt Greene being afraid to walk on the ice makes me laugh. Glad to hear the team feels rested and ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fighting Sioux Fan Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Is there a way to hear this on the internet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Thanks PCM, those who can't listen to the coaches show appreciate the time and effort you take in posting the comments from the show. By the way, I can't tell at all that your excited for the series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kr Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 I didn't see this mentioned, and it probably doesn't qualify as "pure sioux hockey content" however, it's darn funny and has a "X-Files" kind of spin....... It seems that TH and spouse have a "strange" link to Sioux titles under Dean Blais --- in 1997 when the Sioux won it TH and Tamara had Casey, then in 2000 when the Sioux won it TH and Tamara had Colin...... well I believe they said that the Hennessey family was expanding yet again this year! What does that mean?!?!?! Good work! and congratulations too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagard Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 TH says he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PCM Posted January 30, 2003 Author Share Posted January 30, 2003 Is there a way to hear this on the internet? I don't believe so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted January 30, 2003 Author Share Posted January 30, 2003 If the Gophs and Sioux positions were reversed, Blais would be focussing on finishing third or higher (very, very important) and getting ready for the playoffs. I agree with you. In fact, I recall that after the Sioux won the championship in 2000, Blais said that being out of contention for the MacNaughton Cup (Wisconsin ran away with it that season) helped the Sioux focus their efforts on getting ready for the playoffs. I guess the perspective changes with your team's ability to contend for the title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mksioux Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 There's already some talk on POI and the CC board about Blais' comments regarding Crosby and whether there was a violation of NCAA rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2Bad1 Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 There's already some talk on POI and the CC board about Blais' comments regarding Crosby and whether there was a violation of NCAA rules. I believe it was Hammy who posted the rule on it. Sounds like Blais said just enough to make it sound suspicious but obviously well within the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 I was going to comment on Blais' comments on Crosby before I saw these last 2 comments. What is the exact rule, and where do his comments lie? It would appear that Blais is dancing the line on commenting on future recruits before they signed an LOI. Am I misinterpreting the ruling, or is he okay by not mentioning his interest in the program, or any specifics of a possible commitment? Seems like all the Gopher coaches play it safe when dealing with recruiting by stating "Due to NCAA regulations I cannot make any comments regarding specific recruits until they sign a Letter of Intent." Am I way off-base here, or could he be looking at some investigation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodaker Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 What is the address to the CC board? Go Sioux!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mksioux Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 http://pub7.ezboard.com/fcctigerhockeyfrm1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprig Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 The rule: 13.11.2 Comments Before Signing. Before the signing of a prospect to a National Letter of Intent or an institution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 I see paraphrasing. I see a lot of he said statements. Who said? Which he? The caller? Blais? Hennessy? Swygman? I don't see a lot of quotation marks and directly attributed statements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprig Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Even if PCM got Blais answer on Crosby exactly right, one could argue it's within the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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