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Minnesota State 23-24: Getting back the mojo post haste

10 new players and four new coaches and all that needs to be replaced is a combined 91 goals and 161 assists from last year's squad. Hard to make a solid prediction other than to say things will be interesting. Mavs obviously should take a step back but I don't see any other CCHA team stepping up to be the bonafide cream of the crop.

Anyone care to make an early prediction? I'll say a third place conference finish and close conference semifinal loss.
 
AgentClass said:
10 new players and four new coaches and all that needs to be replaced is a combined 91 goals and 161 assists from last year's squad. Hard to make a solid prediction other than to say things will be interesting. Mavs obviously should take a step back but I don't see any other CCHA team stepping up to be the bonafide cream of the crop.

Anyone care to make an early prediction? I'll say a third place conference finish and close conference semifinal loss.
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Hard to tell how they'll do. There are some who played for Strand in Sioux City, and others who will reunite with former teammates. The coaching staff is new to the program but Strand hired his guys so it should be a cohesive staff. So overall, I'm cautiously optimistic the Mavs will be at or near the top, especially if they can get through another tough out of conference schedule.
 
I think we're all cautiously optimistic. I expect some missteps along the way until everybody, coaches, players and fans get accustomed to the new regime. Hopefully the team will be on the same the page by the Holidays. No research on this but suppose Michigan Tech and Northern Michigan will try to take charge this year. And I expect big improvement from St. Thomas again.

Other thoughts?
 
One Last comment on Hastings, then I'm dropping it.

When he turns the Wisconsin program around, and we all are sure that he will, I hope he knows where to send his first Thank you card: The MSU Athletic Department.

There, I feel better already!
 
Double Major said:
I think we're all cautiously optimistic. I expect some missteps along the way until everybody, coaches, players and fans get accustomed to the new regime. Hopefully the team will be on the same the page by the Holidays. No research on this but suppose Michigan Tech and Northern Michigan will try to take charge this year. And I expect big improvement from St. Thomas again.

Other thoughts?
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St Thomas is the program to watch. There's a great rivalry there- especially with the home and home weekends.

I'd have to pick Tech as the pre-season favorite, especially since they'll have the best goalie in the conference. Northern Michigan will have to show that they can play consistently all season.

Don't sleep on Ferris State, they showed improvement last year. Expect Augustana to keep Lake State out of last place.
 
Double Major said:
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Going to find out a lot about the Mavs through the first six games. If they can come out of that 0.500 or better I'll feel great. Hopefully the fan support stays strong, planning on going to the opener, Saturday UMass game and hopefully one of the Tech ones over Thanksgiving weekend.
 
njmav1 said:
Strand's first CCHA media day. Sounds like the team's focused on itself and have a chip on their shoulders.

2023 CCHA Media Day: Minnesota State
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And they should have chips on their shoulders. They were the ones not good enough to take to Madison. Some who really have a lot to prove - Luc Wilson. He showed some skills last year, but it never really translated into results. I still think there's a good hockey player inside of him, and he should get ice time this year (Not yanked after 1 mediocre game). Sam Morton - How will he be physically after last year's injury? I think the answer will be "great," but we'll see. Tyler Haskins and Brian Carrabes - A lot of talent, but not much chance to show it at the big schools. And who will step up on the D Corp and seize minutes? I expect to see Koch get a lot of time, but other than that, the guys who did play last year had more sheltered minutes, since 2 and 23 were the workhorses (deservedly, obviously). Who steps up and runs the power play and grabs the PK time?

Best of luck, guys! And let that chip on your shoulder drive you!
 
Season tickets showed up yesterday. I've had them since the beginning of the Jutting years. Gotta be better than that, right? RIGHT?
 
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