UND 2009-2010 Season Thread - The Lawnmower and Cookie tossing edition!

[SiouxTechie]

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So, The Forum's sports staff had their wish list in today's paper. I'm going to have to agree with what Kerry Collins said:

"I wish for an end to the Fighting Sioux nickname debate. I don't care if they keep it or ditch it. I just want to stop hearing about it. I hope 2010 brings resolution so the school can move on unimpeded in its trek into Division I."

Amen to that!

[Sloe Gin]

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No doubt. I think I'll open it up tonight, Xmas rules be darned!

Not yet. Evidently he's doing a bit better, but he still hasn't even been cleared to start practicing, so they have no clue on a timeframe (at least that we've been told).

Hakstol did mention that he expects him back in the 2nd half. But he also said that if he doesn't make it back...that Genoway does qualify for the medical hardship waiver and could return next season if the waiver is granted.

I'm glad to hear Chay is doing better, but at this point, I'm wondering if shutting him down is the better option. You'd hate to see him hurt himself again. And with concussions being the "injury" that everyone is talking about in sports, I think it could be the prudent thing.

Merry Christmas to my fellow Sioux fans. May 2010 bring us good cheer and happiness.

[brianvf]

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Still, nice to know its there.

I see talk of Genoway redshirting, has there been any additional information on his status?

No doubt. I think I'll open it up tonight, Xmas rules be darned!

Not yet. Evidently he's doing a bit better, but he still hasn't even been cleared to start practicing, so they have no clue on a timeframe (at least that we've been told).

Hakstol did mention that he expects him back in the 2nd half. But he also said that if he doesn't make it back...that Genoway does qualify for the medical hardship waiver and could return next season if the waiver is granted.

[ecbrevik]

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My first game-worn jersey has arrived!

Unfortunately I can't open it until Xmas, so it's just sitting under the tree.

Still, nice to know its there.

I see talk of Genoway redshirting, has there been any additional information on his status?

[jk]

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They'd probably have Forbort wait a year. I think he just turns 18 this spring.

If he's a first-round pick he might end up somewhere else if UND deferred him, either another school depending on his LOI status or the CHL.

[SJHovey]

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No doubt. If Genoway didn't make it back this year and redshirted, and if Frattin comes back, we'd be left with this (also assuming no early departures...never a guarantee):

Forwards (15):
Fr - D Mattson, Rodwell
So - Kristo, Rowney, Cichy, Bruneteau, Knight
Jr - Gregoire, Toews, Hextall, Lammy, Frattin (?)
Sr - Trupp, Malone, Davidson

Defense (10):
Fr - N Mattson, Forbort
So - Gleason, MacWilliam, Hill
Jr - Blood, Fienhage
Sr - Genoway, Marto, LaPoint

The forward situation wouldn't be that bad even with Frattin's return, although it should be noted that both Fink and St. Clair could potentially come in as well (listed as 10/11). The defense though...ten players is way too high. Hill would be gone for sure, but what after that?

They'd probably have Forbort wait a year. I think he just turns 18 this spring.

[brianvf]

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We could have one awful cluster****** if Genoway redshirts, and Frattin comes back.

No doubt. If Genoway didn't make it back this year and redshirted, and if Frattin comes back, we'd be left with this (also assuming no early departures...never a guarantee):

Forwards (15):
Fr - D Mattson, Rodwell
So - Kristo, Rowney, Cichy, Bruneteau, Knight
Jr - Gregoire, Toews, Hextall, Lammy, Frattin (?)
Sr - Trupp, Malone, Davidson

Defense (10):
Fr - N Mattson, Forbort
So - Gleason, MacWilliam, Hill
Jr - Blood, Fienhage
Sr - Genoway, Marto, LaPoint

The forward situation wouldn't be that bad even with Frattin's return, although it should be noted that both Fink and St. Clair could potentially come in as well (listed as 10/11). The defense though...ten players is way too high. Hill would be gone for sure, but what after that?

[Mike Rane]

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We could have one awful cluster****** if Genoway redshirts, and Frattin comes back. With Mattson and Forbort scheduled to come in next year, we'll have some good d-men on the bench. The competition to play will be felt in the practices. Perhaps it's a good problem to have for Hakstol, but I don't want our team to end up like UW in recent years with too many players and not enough spots.

[brianvf]

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If he's enrolled in school, any reason he can't play if Hakstol let's him back on the team? NCAA rules?

Someone asked this question to Schlossman in one of the game live update chats. He said that Frattin wasn't playing this season even though he was enrolled in school again. Hakstol wasn't going to allow him back onto the team until the 10/11 season.

[Stack]

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Maybe Frattin will skate with the team in practices during the 2nd half now that he is back enrolled in school.
I'm hoping we see one more year out of Kristo and Gregoire.

If he's enrolled in school, any reason he can't play if Hakstol let's him back on the team? NCAA rules?

[lord k]

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That would be great if they let him practice with the team/use the weight room etc. If not it will take a tremendous amount of self discipline on his part to stay sharp.

[brianvf]

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It will be hard for him next year. Losing that year of training with the team is going to set him back while the younger guys are getting better and better. The fact that there are only 2 senior forwards this year means the lineup spots for next year will be filled by blue chip freshmen. I don't think we will lose any forwards to the NHL. Please Kristo stay one more year!

Maybe Frattin will skate with the team in practices during the 2nd half now that he is back enrolled in school.
I'm hoping we see one more year out of Kristo and Gregoire.

[lord k]

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Offensively losing Frattin was a big deal. Most players break out when they are juniors. Of the Junior class he had the best scoring touch and probably would have seen a lot of power play time. Personally I was looking forward to seeing if he could score 15-20 goals this year.

It will be hard for him next year. Losing that year of training with the team is going to set him back while the younger guys are getting better and better. The fact that there are only 2 senior forwards this year means the lineup spots for next year will be filled by blue chip freshmen. I don't think we will lose any forwards to the NHL. Please Kristo stay one more year!

[brianvf]

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that just has disaster written all over it.

Much like his dismissal from the team.

How would this team look offensively if he were still in the mix? He was our 3rd leading goal scorer last season as a Soph (behind Duncan & VV) and would have been poised for a great Jr season.

It sounds like he is going to enroll again at UND for the spring semester, which is a great sign for him coming back next year. He took this semester off and went back home. If he does come back next season, would he be a Jr or Sr? I'm not sure how that works...would his "year off" count against his eligibility (so a Sr), or would it fall under that "four seasons in five years" thing (so a Jr).

Either way, his return would help soften the blow of losing VV to graduation for next year.

[Sloe Gin]

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Get Frattin in there somewhere with a lawnmower as well.

that just has disaster written all over it.