Michigan State Hockey 202?-202?

[wsummers]

Trey Augustine signed NLI today.

 

[Pirateasaur]

It’s great to see Dylan St. Cyr doing well for your program. We had a 1 and 1A goaltender at Q’Pac and he was back-up to a tender that had the most shutouts in NCAA history. Be following him rest of the way….good luck

He’s been fantastic. I was initially wrote off his decision to come here because I felt Charleson was a lock for the starting job but St. Cyr has really delivered. It feels good when a kid makes a bold choice to transfer and really works out for them.

 

[Pirateasaur]

I’ve held off on proclaiming this after years of consistently poor/mediocre results but after nearly sweeping PSU on the road, we officially have a good team again. We could leave Oxford with a loss or get bounced by Minnesota or Michigan and it still wouldn’t change my mind that the program is on a steep, upward trajectory.

 

[aallenpollreisz]

I think we’re all pretty horrified about Jagger’s allegation. It’s terrible that racism remains a stain on our society and it absolutely shouldn’t have any place in any sport.

I’m curious about the lack of response from the Big Ten. Did this fall through the cracks, did the league just not care, or did the league feel a game misconduct was enough punishment for someone spewing racial slurs loud enough for an official to hear?

If I recall correctly, in the old CCHA days, all game misconducts and DQs were reported directly to the league office and were dealt with somewhat promptly. Does the Big Ten not have this mechanism in place for hockey?

 

[wsummers]

I think we’re all pretty horrified about Jagger’s allegation. It’s terrible that racism remains a stain on our society and it absolutely shouldn’t have any place in any sport.

I’m curious about the lack of response from the Big Ten. Did this fall through the cracks, did the league just not care, or did the league feel a game misconduct was enough punishment for someone spewing racial slurs loud enough for an official to hear?

If I recall correctly, in the old CCHA days, all game misconducts and DQs were reported directly to the league office and were dealt with somewhat promptly. Does the Big Ten not have this mechanism in place for hockey?

Even if the B10 felt the game misconduct was enough punishment, The Ohio State University should have at the least made a statement condemning the actions of the player.

 

[Lost_Husky]

Even if the B10 felt the game misconduct was enough punishment, The Ohio State University should have at the least made a statement condemning the actions of the player.

Dirty hits get suspensions. IMO, this is worse as it damages hockey as a whole. Hockey has tried to grow the sport and this is one more reason for 40% of Americas to avoid the sport. How does this make OSU/B1G look to people outside of hockey?

 

[aallenpollreisz]

For good reason, we're running every promotion this weekend.

 

[Pirateasaur]

For good reason, we're running every promotion this weekend.

I really hope we get great crowds this weekend. It always helps when football ends and it ended early this year. The team has earned the full support and attention of the fan base.

 

[gomsuman]

I really hope we get great crowds this weekend. It always helps when football ends and it ended early this year. The team has earned the full support and attention of the fan base.

I'm hoping to kick my cold to the curb before Friday night as that is the only night I can make it in person. The team has already blown away any reasonable person's expectations. I mean 11 wins would have been a reasonable win total for the year and they have accomplished it before December!!

What do we think has lead to the turnaround more, transfers/talent upgrades or coaching? Or a mixture of both?

 

[FLHockeyMom]

I'm hoping to kick my cold to the curb before Friday night as that is the only night I can make it in person. The team has already blown away any reasonable person's expectations. I mean 11 wins would have been a reasonable win total for the year and they have accomplished it before December!!

What do we think has lead to the turnaround more, transfers/talent upgrades or coaching? Or a mixture of both?

Going by stats alone, it's pretty clear that the only two transfers who are making an impact on the scoresheet are Mucha (who was apparently a known quantity to Nightingale) and St. Cyr. I was definitely expecting more from dman Underwood. One of the F transfers hasn't even played yet, shades of Berger from last season. So bottom line I'd have to say it's mostly coaching up the newbies and select (emphasis on the word select) hold-overs. Speaking of hold-overs, what's the story with Ch. Krygier, who hasn't played recently? I don't listen to Nightingale's show so if he's injured, that tidbit has escaped me.

 

[gomsuman]

MSU picks up a commitment from D Maxim Strbak (Sioux Falls, USHL). A top 50 ranked prospect for the 2023 NHL draft.

 

[FLHockeyMom]

MSU picks up a commitment from D Maxim Strbak (Sioux Falls, USHL). A top 50 ranked prospect for the 2023 NHL draft.

This staff continues to outperform in the recruiting department! Looks like Maxim's father had a lengthy pro career including international appearances and a brief time in the NHL.

 

[Pirateasaur]

Going by stats alone, it's pretty clear that the only two transfers who are making an impact on the scoresheet are Mucha (who was apparently a known quantity to Nightingale) and St. Cyr. I was definitely expecting more from dman Underwood. One of the F transfers hasn't even played yet, shades of Berger from last season. So bottom line I'd have to say it's mostly coaching up the newbies and select (emphasis on the word select) hold-overs. Speaking of hold-overs, what's the story with Ch. Krygier, who hasn't played recently? I don't listen to Nightingale's show so if he's injured, that tidbit has escaped me.

I’ve actually been pretty fond of Jallen. Despite not much scoring, his wheels can be disruptive in the offensive and neutral zones.

 

[wsummers]

MSU picks up a commitment from D Maxim Strbak (Sioux Falls, USHL). A top 50 ranked prospect for the 2023 NHL draft.

Good pickup….another recent recruit (who like Maxim had decommitted) had a visit and could result in another commitment to MSU soon. Things are certainly heading in the right direction.

 

[wsummers]

Going by stats alone, it's pretty clear that the only two transfers who are making an impact on the scoresheet are Mucha (who was apparently a known quantity to Nightingale) and St. Cyr. I was definitely expecting more from dman Underwood. One of the F transfers hasn't even played yet, shades of Berger from last season. So bottom line I'd have to say it's mostly coaching up the newbies and select (emphasis on the word select) hold-overs. Speaking of hold-overs, what's the story with Ch. Krygier, who hasn't played recently? I don't listen to Nightingale's show so if he's injured, that tidbit has escaped me.

Success has come from new conditioning coach, team buy in to new systems, and a few key additions. Mucha and St. Cyr as mentioned. Underwood has been solid on defense. Dorwart a late pick up was a true diamond in the rough who has blossomed on the Russell and Joshua line. As for Christian…he has been injured and may be back this weekend.

As far as the F transfer not playing, Nolan was always going to be a practice player…the possible surprise is Best not seeing any ice time this year. He was a hyped Cole recruit who hadn’t played in the higher level leagues.

 

[FLHockeyMom]

Success has come from new conditioning coach, team buy in to new systems, and a few key additions. Mucha and St. Cyr as mentioned. Underwood has been solid on defense. Dorwart a late pick up was a true diamond in the rough who has blossomed on the Russell and Joshua line. As for Christian…he has been injured and may be back this weekend.

As far as the F transfer not playing, Nolan was always going to be a practice player…the possible surprise is Best not seeing any ice time this year. He was a hyped Cole recruit who hadn’t played in the higher level leagues.

All good points, wsummers. I guess I should have emphasized that I was expecting more OFFENSE from Underwood. Solid but unspectacular dmen are a dime a dozen. And I agree that Dorwart, although not a transfer which is what I was addressing, has turned out to be a pleasant surprise late addition by Nightingale and Co. I honestly never expected to see Nolan or Best on the ice in the first place, so I'm indifferent there. It's not often that NAHL recruits make a huge impact in our conference (sorry, Pirateasaur, not seeing it with J. Jallen). Finally, thanks for the confirmation re. Ch. Krygier's injury.

 

[Pirateasaur]

All good points, wsummers. I guess I should have emphasized that I was expecting more OFFENSE from Underwood. Solid but unspectacular dmen are a dime a dozen. And I agree that Dorwart, although not a transfer which is what I was addressing, has turned out to be a pleasant surprise late addition by Nightingale and Co. I honestly never expected to see Nolan or Best on the ice in the first place, so I'm indifferent there. It's not often that NAHL recruits make a huge impact in our conference (sorry, Pirateasaur, not seeing it with J. Jallen). Finally, thanks for the confirmation re. Ch. Krygier's injury.

I can’t recall anybody out of the NAHL who really made some noise for us. Esteves was a regular in the lineup and could skate well enough but didn’t score much.

Anyways, flopped tonight for our first game in the spotlight, full Munn and all. First period wasn’t good, but I thought it was a fairly even game in the 2nd and 3rd until they scored their 3rd goal and it came crashing down. Minny’s good though, very good. We’ve done a great job opening our game up and trying to run a bit this season but the talent gap was pretty evident tonight against a team that is clearly better built to play this way. With a little puck luck, we can take tomorrow night if we bring it like the 2nd and 3rd periods.

 

[Pirateasaur]

On an unrelated note, I was taking a spin through some box scores around the country and I see that Aiden Gallacher scored the OT game winner for Northern against tech tonight. Good for him, I suppose.

edit: Nope, assist for Gallacher.

 

[John J. MacInnes]

On an unrelated note, I was taking a spin through some box scores around the country and I see that Aiden Gallacher scored the OT game winner for Northern against tech tonight. Good for him, I suppose.

edit: Nope, assist for Gallacher.

and then the next night, he got the early shower for a 5 minute facemasking penalty at the end of the 1st period.

 

[John J. MacInnes]

No Michigan State coach has ever won his first game in the rivalry.

John Kobs L 3-6 24 Jan 1925
Harold Paulsen L 4-10 22 Feb 1950
Amo Bessone L 1-11 5 Dec 1951
Ron Mason L 2-7 5 Dec 1979
Rick Comley L 1-3 14 Feb 2003
Tom Anastos L 3-4 9 Dec 2011
Danton Cole L 0-4 7 Dec 2017

Adam Nightingale could be the first.