Wisconsin Hockey 22-23 Empty Dreams & Empty Seats

[Timothy A]

Maybe Dad knows something![/SIZE]

Is that an actual thread of hope from you?!?!?

Your boyz got the Cup, at least there are happy Badger fans this offseason in your clan.

[ExileOnDaytonStreet]

https://twitter.com/toddmilewski/sta...00152883576834

Expect an update soon w/r/t “comings and goings”

[WiscTJK]

https://twitter.com/toddmilewski/sta...00152883576834

Expect an update soon w/r/t “comings and goings”

https://madison.com/sports/college/h...a8d8c325175fcc

Here is the link to the madison.com story.

I think I will take over the recruiting tracker. gwhinwi told me to take it over, but didn't give me the admin rights to his spreadsheet, so I will attempt to recreate it. Maybe while I am on vacation.

[solovsfett]

“A dad is someone who wants to catch you when you fall.
Instead, he picks you up, brushes you off, and lets you try again.”

Maybe Dad knows something!

He’s a bit more optimistic than I am I think. Not about Granato but about the idea the program can change on a dime with the right recruits.

[Timothy A]

So Martin has left the program and Buckburger is heading back to the AJHL for another season (which is a bummer to me). That means for D we have Kehrer, Vorlicky, Ceulmanns, LaMaster, Laatsch, Donovan, Dexheimer and Jugnauth. All I hope for is 2 things: heads on swivels in the D zone and stick to stick breakout passes.

Jugnauth had 41 A in 52 games, Dexheimer had 39 A in 60 games, UW so needs a few D that are assist rackers who are reliable in the D zone.

[WiscTJK]

So Martin has left the program and Buckburger is heading back to the AJHL for another season (which is a bummer to me). That means for D we have Kehrer, Vorlicky, Ceulmanns, LaMaster, Laatsch, Donovan, Dexheimer and Jugnauth. All I hope for is 2 things: heads on swivels in the D zone and stick to stick breakout passes.

Jugnauth had 41 A in 52 games, Dexheimer had 39 A in 60 games, UW so needs a few D that are assist rackers who are reliable in the D zone.

Let's hope they stay healthy as with 8 you can only have 2 injuries and freshman may be shoved into PT just based on injuries.

[Timothy A]

Let's hope they stay healthy as with 8 you can only have 2 injuries and freshman may be shoved into PT just based on injuries.

I'd like to see the Fr beat out Vorlicky, LaMaster and Donovan. I've never been a Vorlicky fan, Donovan is meh and LaMaster has played sparingly.

[Wisko McBadgerton]

Disappointed to see Jake Martin departing. I thought he was really good last fall just coming in. Like the way he can skate, like the pace he played with. I think he can really develop into an excellent player. Was looking forward to seeing him play this season, but that bout with mono really changed the course of his career.

At least one of those 3 has to play, right Timmy? I think Vorlicky was still raw the last time we saw him but he has talent. No idea what to expect from him a year and half later. I think LaMaster has more potential then I gave him credit for early on. That kid came back from some devastating injuries to get here. To me he appears to see the ice well and can play pretty fast. The latter is a big hurdle to get over at this level and he seems to be able to handle it. If Donovan can give us 10 minutes here and there without major faux pas, that would be pretty valuable to this team.

[Timothy A]

Disappointed to see Jake Martin departing. I thought he was really good last fall just coming in. Like the way he can skate, like the pace he played with. I think he can really develop into an excellent player. Was looking forward to seeing him play this season, but that bout with mono really changed the course of his career.

At least one of those 3 has to play, right Timmy? I think Vorlicky was still raw the last time we saw him but he has talent. No idea what to expect from him a year and half later. I think LaMaster has more potential then I gave him credit for early on. That kid came back from some devastating injuries to get here. To me he appears to see the ice well and can play pretty fast. The latter is a big hurdle to get over at this level and he seems to be able to handle it. If Donovan can give us 10 minutes here and there without major faux pas, that would be pretty valuable to this team.

Yep. I like LaMaster the most of the of 3. He has showed he has some development over the years, similar to Peltonen. I'd be happy if he had a similar trajectory. I just want smart heady play on the breakout and solid play in the D zone.

[Wisko McBadgerton]

Yep. I like LaMaster the most of the of 3. He has showed he has some development over the years, similar to Peltonen. I'd be happy if he had a similar trajectory. I just want smart heady play on the breakout and solid play in the D zone.

I would have said Peltonen just cannot play D1 college hockey after his first year, probably after his second, too. Didn't think he would ever be able to play at the pace necessary. I was wrong though, he turned into a pretty solid guy by the time he was a Senior.

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Also, this is just the worst thing imaginable. Anyone with the means please consider supporting fellow Badger and Director of Hockey Ops, Shane Connelly and his family, here: https://t.co/YbcoOexleM

[solovsfett]

Can McIntosh tell the B10 USC and UCLA can be B10 when they have hockey?!?!?!

[Rodhotter]

Can McIntosh tell the B10 USC and UCLA can be B10 when they have hockey?!?!?!

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Here's a link for a more in-depth look into a potential move into D1. https://newsletter.alumni.ucla.edu/connect/2022/m

[MadCityRich]

Can McIntosh tell the B10 USC and UCLA can be B10 when they have hockey?!?!?!

Careful what you wish for, remember when AZ State whooped UW a couple of years ago? Sheesh.

Maybe I'm an old fart traditionalist, but USC and UCLA in the Big 16? Knights & turtles didn't make sense to me, but ah yes, it's about the Benjamins.

[Timothy A]

Maybe I'm an old fart traditionalist, but USC and UCLA in the Big 16? Knights & turtles didn't make sense to me, but ah yes, it's about the Benjamins.

I AM an old fart traditionalist and this move also sucks, just like adding those eastern teams. The money being thrown around in college and pro sports is obscene. It could do a lot of good if in the right hands.

[solovsfett]

Careful what you wish for, remember when AZ State whooped UW a couple of years ago? Sheesh.

Maybe I'm an old fart traditionalist, but USC and UCLA in the Big 16? Knights & turtles didn't make sense to me, but ah yes, it's about the Benjamins.

I’m with ya. I want the WCHA in hockey and the OG B10 in football and bball.

but…we’re screwed now.

if these teams pick up hockey I suspect Arizona state follows them into the conference that should be renamed.