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2011-2012 North Dakota Offseason Thread

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icehawk said:
Even with all the injuries last year Dickin just couldn't fit in. Wish him all the best with the Bison.
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He was also injured for about the final 1/4 of the season as well (I don't think he played at all in March). I agree though, he never was able to fit in with the team/scheme. Also, Manitoba is the Bisons...unless they corrected their team name in the last few years.

Some interesting takes from the roster...

- 26 kids on the team, 3 goalies, 7 blueliners, 15 forwards, and 1 listed D/F
- Nobody is listed as "from" North Dakota, although I believe Gothberg was born in the state
- 6 kids from Minnesota, and the majority are from around the cities
- 13 kids from Canada, more than any North Dakota team in a long time
- 5 of those Canadians are from Alberta, more than any other province (1 from Saskatchewan, 2 from Ontario and BC, and 3 from Manitoba)
- 5 players come from non-traditional places, including 2 from California, 1 from Arizona, 1 from D.C. and 1 from Missouri
- 6 seniors, 5 juniors, 8 sophomores, 7 freshman - a pretty well rounded group there
 
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SJHovey said:
Two years is not a long time, unless apparently you are in law school. :p
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:p:D:D

Good catch. Although, did Taylor Dickin come in halfway through the season? If so, then I could amend my statement to saying that 13 is the most Canadians we have started a season off with in a long time. Hopefully this year's team is as dominant as that squad was.
 
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Fighting Sioux 23 said:
:p:D:D

Good catch. Although, did Taylor Dickin come in halfway through the season? If so, then I could amend my statement to saying that 13 is the most Canadians we have started a season off with in a long time. Hopefully this year's team is as dominant as that squad was.
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Yes he did.
 
School is back in session! Let the lawn mower and elevator games begin! Last one to Judy's has to walk to the police station!
 
Re: 2011-2012 North Dakota Offseason Thread

MacWilliam will be the captain this year with Knight,Rowney,and Kristo to be alternates for the Sioux.
 
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Siouxfaninseattle said:
Excellent choice for Mac to wear the C. Curious that they chose 3 alternates.
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My best guess is that there was either a tie in voting (not sure exactly how they vote for captains), or they decided to award Kristo with an A for coming back for his senior season and being loyal to the program when he had numerous chances to bolt. For whatever reason, Kristo doesn't strike me as a leadership guy (while Knight and Rowney do). I could very well be 100% wrong on that though...just an outside observation.
 
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Fighting Sioux 23 said:
My best guess is that there was either a tie in voting (not sure exactly how they vote for captains), or they decided to award Kristo with an A for coming back for his senior season and being loyal to the program when he had numerous chances to bolt. For whatever reason, Kristo doesn't strike me as a leadership guy (while Knight and Rowney do). I could very well be 100% wrong on that though...just an outside observation.
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I was definitely surprised by the Kristo pick. I thought maybe Gleason would of got an A before Danny. But with the reason you said why he has an A does make sense though. Do love that Mac is wearing the C. Reminds me of Greeny when he wore his.
 
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Fighting Sioux 23 said:
My best guess is that there was either a tie in voting (not sure exactly how they vote for captains), or they decided to award Kristo with an A for coming back for his senior season and being loyal to the program when he had numerous chances to bolt. For whatever reason, Kristo doesn't strike me as a leadership guy (while Knight and Rowney do). I could very well be 100% wrong on that though...just an outside observation.
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icehawk said:
I was definitely surprised by the Kristo pick. I thought maybe Gleason would of got an A before Danny. But with the reason you said why he has an A does make sense though. Do love that Mac is wearing the C. Reminds me of Greeny when he wore his.
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I was surprised by Kristo too - his off-ice actions don't give you a great feeling about leadership abilities. But you got to admire the loyalty to the program, and he will probably be the team's leading scorer this year.
 
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cross cheque said:
School is back in session! Let the lawn mower and elevator games begin! Last one to Judy's has to walk to the police station!
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I was eating when I read your post and I almost choked - thanks for the laugh...
 
Re: 2011-2012 North Dakota Offseason Thread

Just got my pre order in of 12 extra tickets for the Feb. 2 against Wisconsin. It's nice to know a living legend from the Sioux. Thanks Reg.
 
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Not going to be the same without the Sioux head at center ice but we move on.

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