I think this new coaching staff is trying to see what they have. I'm not sure about dressing 3 lines but nothing wrong in shortening the bench, specially in tight games , that was a issue with Goose .
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St. Cloud State University HUSKIES!!
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I think this new coaching staff is trying to see what they have. I'm not sure about dressing 3 lines but nothing wrong in shortening the bench, specially in tight games , that was a issue with Goose .
ARM
Fan of chipmunk-like mascots.
The Gophers dress everyone that is available.
One reason that SCSU has played its fourth line more than some other teams in recent years is that there hasn't been that much separation between the players on the first line and those on the fourth. Minnesota played its top three lines about equally last year, because there was little difference between them in terms of effectiveness. Some of the players on the Huskies fourth line are just a couple of good shifts away from being candidates for the top two lines.
The Boomer
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Another goal from Amanda Arbogast in the Huskies' 5-1 win over Mankato. Congrats to first year coach Eric Rud and the entire team. So, when was the last time the Huskies scored 5 goals in a WCHA contest?? Probably been a while. Because of the great win in Mankato, the SCSU women's hockey team gets to play Saturday NIGHT at the Herb Brooks Center (I still like "The Concrete Center").
I think this Rud guy is catching on to the women's game . . .
Another goal from Amanda Arbogast in the Huskies' 5-1 win over Mankato. Congrats to first year coach Eric Rud and the entire team. So, when was the last time the Huskies scored 5 goals in a WCHA contest?? Probably been a while. Because of the great win in Mankato, the SCSU women's hockey team gets to play Saturday NIGHT at the Herb Brooks Center (I still like "The Concrete Center").
I think this Rud guy is catching on to the women's game . . .
The Boomer
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Huskies spot tOSU 2 first period goals, and score the next four for the win in Ohio. Most Husky v. Buckeye contests are close, and neither team has dominated the series. Great to see my Grand Rapids heroine Molly Illikainen snipe two goals in the win!! That is now 3 wins before Thanksgiving--info 123kidd is keeping track of. A new "culture" of women's hockey is growing at SCSU. Hope this continues . . .
Huskies spot tOSU 2 first period goals, and score the next four for the win in Ohio. Most Husky v. Buckeye contests are close, and neither team has dominated the series. Great to see my Grand Rapids heroine Molly Illikainen snipe two goals in the win!! That is now 3 wins before Thanksgiving--info 123kidd is keeping track of. A new "culture" of women's hockey is growing at SCSU. Hope this continues . . .
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Huskies kept their steady play with the split. Funny how sports are, OSU probably played better on Friday night than Saturday, yet still loss friday and won Saturday. J friend was very solid after a couple of soft/funny goals on Friday, she was probably the difference. Another very strong weekend from the 2 transfers, Molly has be easily their best forward up to this point, and Lexi has contributed on both ends of the rink. The only concern early on might be secondary scoring, they need to get some, the line Ericksonn, Hespendhide and Pena has not created much in the last 2 weekends, they might need a shake up, along with the Saelens, Brodt and Saelens. Funk is injured right now, the centres seem to be rotating, the 4th line does continue to get a regular shift, not sure if that will change with tougher opponents in the near future. The new freshman still have not adjusted to the speed of the Div 1 game, for that reason, I would put Ericksson on the third line and bring Saelens to the 2nd line, that would re unite last years exciting freshman line. Most teams are still tweaking with their line ups, trying to find the right combinations, Huskies are not different, except that this years Huskies coaches have a complete different outlook on what changes may or may not benefit the team. The one huge coaching decision that has worked better than expected is the return of Ms Hamner to defence, she has been very good, at the time I thought it was a big mistake to take your best dman last year and put her up front, never did understand it. We wont know just yet how much improved the team is this year until they start playing some tough wcha opponents, so far, they are slightly better.
Huskies kept their steady play with the split. Funny how sports are, OSU probably played better on Friday night than Saturday, yet still loss friday and won Saturday. J friend was very solid after a couple of soft/funny goals on Friday, she was probably the difference. Another very strong weekend from the 2 transfers, Molly has be easily their best forward up to this point, and Lexi has contributed on both ends of the rink. The only concern early on might be secondary scoring, they need to get some, the line Ericksonn, Hespendhide and Pena has not created much in the last 2 weekends, they might need a shake up, along with the Saelens, Brodt and Saelens. Funk is injured right now, the centres seem to be rotating, the 4th line does continue to get a regular shift, not sure if that will change with tougher opponents in the near future. The new freshman still have not adjusted to the speed of the Div 1 game, for that reason, I would put Ericksson on the third line and bring Saelens to the 2nd line, that would re unite last years exciting freshman line. Most teams are still tweaking with their line ups, trying to find the right combinations, Huskies are not different, except that this years Huskies coaches have a complete different outlook on what changes may or may not benefit the team. The one huge coaching decision that has worked better than expected is the return of Ms Hamner to defence, she has been very good, at the time I thought it was a big mistake to take your best dman last year and put her up front, never did understand it. We wont know just yet how much improved the team is this year until they start playing some tough wcha opponents, so far, they are slightly better.
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It really is refreshing to see a team that isn't allergic to offense.
It really is refreshing to see a team that isn't allergic to offense.
The Boomer
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Well, well, well!! Huskies sweep a struggling RPI team in their building, and now have a 5-4-1 record. Quite an improvement over the past few years. And my new favorite player Molly Illikainen is starting to gather some impressive points. They have UMD at the Concrete Center this coming weekend, and then the Badgers come to St. Cloud the following week.
123kidd and me are impressed!!!
Well, well, well!! Huskies sweep a struggling RPI team in their building, and now have a 5-4-1 record. Quite an improvement over the past few years. And my new favorite player Molly Illikainen is starting to gather some impressive points. They have UMD at the Concrete Center this coming weekend, and then the Badgers come to St. Cloud the following week.
123kidd and me are impressed!!!
The Boomer
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Nice article by St. Cloud Times writer Mick Hatten on SCSU's #3, Audrey Hanmer.
Hanmer is prison-tough on defense for SCSU
Mick Hatten, mhatten@stcloudtimes.com 10:50 p.m. CST December 3, 2014
Audrey Hanmer is typically trying to keep opposing players out of her team's defensive zone. During her internship this fall, she was trying to help people find their way back into society.
Hanmer, a defenseman for the St. Cloud State women's hockey team, was a case worker for 400 hours during fall semester at Minnesota Correctional Facility — St. Cloud.
"I would get an offender's case file, read about them and read over their prior history and prior record and you classify them," Hanmer said.
"St. Cloud is a prison that classifies inmates and then sends them off to different prisons depending on their classification."
Until this week, Hanmer would go to her internship from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 or 2 p.m. and then go to practice for the Huskies. St. Cloud State plays top-ranked Minnesota in a WCHA series this weekend at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis.
Hanmer is second on the team in points, despite her tough schedule this semester.
"I like schedule and organization, so it was nice to have that laid out for me," she said.
Hanmer, an All-WCHA Academic team honoree, is a psychology major with a minor in criminal justice and is on schedule to graduate in the spring. She got the internship after finding out about it in a criminal justice class. Hanmer plans to apply to be a corrections officer and wants to attend graduate school next year.
But where does the interest in corrections work come from?
Hanmer's aunt, Robin Hartman, works at Minnesota Correctional Facility — Oak Park Heights, a maximum security facility. Her cousin, Dennis Zahn, works at Minnesota Correctional Facility — Lino Lakes, a medium security facility.
"I carry myself and my attitude and I tend not to let people sway the way I do things or think," Hanmer said. "That's something I learned over time. With corrections, you've got to be a strong person or you'd be an easy target if you are someone who can't stand their ground."
She has had to use that strong personality to get through some tough times.
Dad played pro hockey
Hanmer and her older brother, Stuart, are the children of Craig and Donna Hanmer. Craig grew up in St. Paul, played junior hockey for the St. Paul Vulcans and then pro hockey for Indiana in the World Hockey Association and in the North American Hockey and American Hockey Leagues.
"He was kind of a brute and would whup up on people," Hanmer said of her dad, a defenseman. "That was kind of his duty."
After his playing career ended, Craig met Donna and ended up working for a company that made construction equipment. Audrey and Craig ended up sharing a love of hockey, though she said her dad did not push her to play.
"He never came down on me for having a bad game," she said. "He always told me that if you don't want to play or are sick of it, quit. Don't do something you don't enjoy."
Hanmer ended up playing on the Forest Lake High School varsity hockey team for six seasons and went on her recruiting trip to St. Cloud State with her dad.
"His whole thing was getting an education and getting it paid for," she said. "He didn't want me to stress about finances.
"He wouldn't spend money going to restaurants, but he went straight to Dairy Queen after he found out I was getting a full ride (scholarship). That was his little celebration for me. It's a bummer that he didn't get to see me play here, but I can see him watching."
The summer before Hanmer's senior year of high school, Craig was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He died Jan. 2, 2011.
"He was very good at making sure that I wasn't just going to sulk and sit in a corner," she said. "He wouldn't let me skip a hockey game.
"A day or two before he died, he said, 'Don't go missing a game because of me. You love hockey and don't let anything that goes wrong with me make you not want to play anymore.' "
She played on and took on a bit of his tough demeanor as her family tried to cope with the loss of Craig.
"I didn't want to be all teary-eyed and wimpy for my mom," she said. "I kind of had to be strong for her, too.
"What are you going to do with two people sitting there bawling? It doesn't really work. I kind of toughed it out. I went through different times where I couldn't believe it. Sometimes, it's still like it never happened."
At SCSU
Hanmer has been a regular for the Huskies since her freshman season. This season, she is off to the best start of her career. In 17 games, she has more goals (three) and more points (nine) than she did in 36 games last season.
"She's played hard every single game, gives us quality minutes both offensively and defensively," said Eric Rud, who is in his first season as the Huskies' head coach. "She's really helping to try and bring our younger players around.
"She demands to be a leader because she has the puck a lot and she's involved in the play a lot. ... She has a strong voice off the ice.
"She's very intense personality and a very strong character. She always has pep in her step and a level of excitement when she gets to the rink, on and off the ice. She has no shut-off valve."
At 5-11-1, the Huskies have already eclipsed last season's total (4-27-5) for wins. Hanmer is enjoying the new coaching staff and her season.
"Last year was a mentally unsound year for me," she said. "This year, I'm having a really good time. I like the squad.
"The coaches are great and I respect each and every one of them," said Hanmer, who has not experienced a winning college season. "I'm trying to play for the coaches because they came to this program knowing what they were getting themselves into."
And if you get out to one of the team's games at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, you are likely to find her two biggest fans: her mom, who works at Regions Hospital, and her grandmother, Donnamarie Robinson.
"My grandma is in her 80s and is at every game possible. She doesn't miss a game unless she's broken in half," Hanmer said. "(Grandma) was even at my practices when I was little.
"My mom has competition. Grandma is my No. 1 fan, I think."
And if you look hard enough, you might see someone else near Hanmer's mother.
Hanmer says that before each game, she writes her dad's initials on her stick and then says a prayer as she stands on the blue line.
"I say hi to my dad and I go play hockey," she said. "He always told me that his spirit will always be with me and I've held onto that since the day he said it.
"Sometimes, I swear I can see him hanging out by mom ... which is weird because my mom screams so loud that he would never sit by her. She doesn't say anything negative, just 'move your feet.' She's positive."
Follow Mick Hatten on Twitter @MickHatten or reach him by phone at 259-3621.
Nice article by St. Cloud Times writer Mick Hatten on SCSU's #3, Audrey Hanmer.
Hanmer is prison-tough on defense for SCSU
Mick Hatten, mhatten@stcloudtimes.com 10:50 p.m. CST December 3, 2014
Audrey Hanmer is typically trying to keep opposing players out of her team's defensive zone. During her internship this fall, she was trying to help people find their way back into society.
Hanmer, a defenseman for the St. Cloud State women's hockey team, was a case worker for 400 hours during fall semester at Minnesota Correctional Facility — St. Cloud.
"I would get an offender's case file, read about them and read over their prior history and prior record and you classify them," Hanmer said.
"St. Cloud is a prison that classifies inmates and then sends them off to different prisons depending on their classification."
Until this week, Hanmer would go to her internship from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 or 2 p.m. and then go to practice for the Huskies. St. Cloud State plays top-ranked Minnesota in a WCHA series this weekend at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis.
Hanmer is second on the team in points, despite her tough schedule this semester.
"I like schedule and organization, so it was nice to have that laid out for me," she said.
Hanmer, an All-WCHA Academic team honoree, is a psychology major with a minor in criminal justice and is on schedule to graduate in the spring. She got the internship after finding out about it in a criminal justice class. Hanmer plans to apply to be a corrections officer and wants to attend graduate school next year.
But where does the interest in corrections work come from?
Hanmer's aunt, Robin Hartman, works at Minnesota Correctional Facility — Oak Park Heights, a maximum security facility. Her cousin, Dennis Zahn, works at Minnesota Correctional Facility — Lino Lakes, a medium security facility.
"I carry myself and my attitude and I tend not to let people sway the way I do things or think," Hanmer said. "That's something I learned over time. With corrections, you've got to be a strong person or you'd be an easy target if you are someone who can't stand their ground."
She has had to use that strong personality to get through some tough times.
Dad played pro hockey
Hanmer and her older brother, Stuart, are the children of Craig and Donna Hanmer. Craig grew up in St. Paul, played junior hockey for the St. Paul Vulcans and then pro hockey for Indiana in the World Hockey Association and in the North American Hockey and American Hockey Leagues.
"He was kind of a brute and would whup up on people," Hanmer said of her dad, a defenseman. "That was kind of his duty."
After his playing career ended, Craig met Donna and ended up working for a company that made construction equipment. Audrey and Craig ended up sharing a love of hockey, though she said her dad did not push her to play.
"He never came down on me for having a bad game," she said. "He always told me that if you don't want to play or are sick of it, quit. Don't do something you don't enjoy."
Hanmer ended up playing on the Forest Lake High School varsity hockey team for six seasons and went on her recruiting trip to St. Cloud State with her dad.
"His whole thing was getting an education and getting it paid for," she said. "He didn't want me to stress about finances.
"He wouldn't spend money going to restaurants, but he went straight to Dairy Queen after he found out I was getting a full ride (scholarship). That was his little celebration for me. It's a bummer that he didn't get to see me play here, but I can see him watching."
The summer before Hanmer's senior year of high school, Craig was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He died Jan. 2, 2011.
"He was very good at making sure that I wasn't just going to sulk and sit in a corner," she said. "He wouldn't let me skip a hockey game.
"A day or two before he died, he said, 'Don't go missing a game because of me. You love hockey and don't let anything that goes wrong with me make you not want to play anymore.' "
She played on and took on a bit of his tough demeanor as her family tried to cope with the loss of Craig.
"I didn't want to be all teary-eyed and wimpy for my mom," she said. "I kind of had to be strong for her, too.
"What are you going to do with two people sitting there bawling? It doesn't really work. I kind of toughed it out. I went through different times where I couldn't believe it. Sometimes, it's still like it never happened."
At SCSU
Hanmer has been a regular for the Huskies since her freshman season. This season, she is off to the best start of her career. In 17 games, she has more goals (three) and more points (nine) than she did in 36 games last season.
"She's played hard every single game, gives us quality minutes both offensively and defensively," said Eric Rud, who is in his first season as the Huskies' head coach. "She's really helping to try and bring our younger players around.
"She demands to be a leader because she has the puck a lot and she's involved in the play a lot. ... She has a strong voice off the ice.
"She's very intense personality and a very strong character. She always has pep in her step and a level of excitement when she gets to the rink, on and off the ice. She has no shut-off valve."
At 5-11-1, the Huskies have already eclipsed last season's total (4-27-5) for wins. Hanmer is enjoying the new coaching staff and her season.
"Last year was a mentally unsound year for me," she said. "This year, I'm having a really good time. I like the squad.
"The coaches are great and I respect each and every one of them," said Hanmer, who has not experienced a winning college season. "I'm trying to play for the coaches because they came to this program knowing what they were getting themselves into."
And if you get out to one of the team's games at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, you are likely to find her two biggest fans: her mom, who works at Regions Hospital, and her grandmother, Donnamarie Robinson.
"My grandma is in her 80s and is at every game possible. She doesn't miss a game unless she's broken in half," Hanmer said. "(Grandma) was even at my practices when I was little.
"My mom has competition. Grandma is my No. 1 fan, I think."
And if you look hard enough, you might see someone else near Hanmer's mother.
Hanmer says that before each game, she writes her dad's initials on her stick and then says a prayer as she stands on the blue line.
"I say hi to my dad and I go play hockey," she said. "He always told me that his spirit will always be with me and I've held onto that since the day he said it.
"Sometimes, I swear I can see him hanging out by mom ... which is weird because my mom screams so loud that he would never sit by her. She doesn't say anything negative, just 'move your feet.' She's positive."
Follow Mick Hatten on Twitter @MickHatten or reach him by phone at 259-3621.
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However, I do have to give you a little grief...
Agreed. Thanks, Boomer.
However, I do have to give you a little grief...
... and then reality set in.
ARM
Fan of chipmunk-like mascots.
The Boomer
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Dear Mr. Crazy:
I expected nothing less than a little grief! Reality, indeed, has set in. Since the "Riding High in RPI" post, SCSU has played 7 games. The Huskies went 0-7, were shut out 4 times, and managed a single goal in the other 3 losses. They have been outscored 3-28. Even I knew the schedule--UMD, Wisco, Minny and UND. Thus, the trumpet HAD to come out following the sweep of RPI!
Now on to Ridder. The scheduling gods have us playing the Gopher about 15 times this season!! (Well, 5 times, but it SEEMS like 15!)
I hope ARM is right in worrying about your comments coming back to haunt you!
But his concern perhaps is not reality based . . .
No, I am NOT golfing, but thanks for asking! I'm sure Ms. Boomer has made holiday plans for both nights (not), and if she hasn't, I thought instead of watching the mayhem at Ridder, I would just go to the local mall on those nights and watch the carnage of angry people fighting for deals. Will wear an especially warm coat for the utmost in uncomfortabilility!
Yes, Audrey Hanmer is a terrific young woman, and is spot-on regarding the cheering capabilities of her grandmother. Last season Audrey was moved to forward for the last part of the season. When I asked Grandma what she thought about that, she looked me in the eye and asked, "What the hell were they thinking!!?"
Best holiday wishes to my Gopher friends. And of course I will be at Ridder on Saturday if the locals can sneak one by the Marooners on Friday!!
Dear Mr. Crazy:
I expected nothing less than a little grief! Reality, indeed, has set in. Since the "Riding High in RPI" post, SCSU has played 7 games. The Huskies went 0-7, were shut out 4 times, and managed a single goal in the other 3 losses. They have been outscored 3-28. Even I knew the schedule--UMD, Wisco, Minny and UND. Thus, the trumpet HAD to come out following the sweep of RPI!
Now on to Ridder. The scheduling gods have us playing the Gopher about 15 times this season!! (Well, 5 times, but it SEEMS like 15!)
I hope ARM is right in worrying about your comments coming back to haunt you!
But his concern perhaps is not reality based . . .No, I am NOT golfing, but thanks for asking! I'm sure Ms. Boomer has made holiday plans for both nights (not), and if she hasn't, I thought instead of watching the mayhem at Ridder, I would just go to the local mall on those nights and watch the carnage of angry people fighting for deals. Will wear an especially warm coat for the utmost in uncomfortabilility!
Yes, Audrey Hanmer is a terrific young woman, and is spot-on regarding the cheering capabilities of her grandmother. Last season Audrey was moved to forward for the last part of the season. When I asked Grandma what she thought about that, she looked me in the eye and asked, "What the hell were they thinking!!?"
Best holiday wishes to my Gopher friends. And of course I will be at Ridder on Saturday if the locals can sneak one by the Marooners on Friday!!
The Boomer
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Gee . . . Sorry I missed it.
Gee . . . Sorry I missed it.
The Boomer
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After losing 9 straight, the Huskies come up with a big win against 9th rated Bemidji 3-0. Solid, aggressive play last Saturday for all three periods. Great shutout by Katie Fitzgerald! She made all the saves she was supposed to and several very good saves that saved her first shutout and won the game.
Play of the game was the shorthanded goal by senior defender and captain Audrey Hanmer. Hanmer came out of the penalty box (it was 5 on 3 at the time) and Hanmer had a take away and broke in on goalie Mowat. She powered her way to the net fending off a defender with one arm, and handling the puck with the other. An absolute highlight reel goal!
Nice to break the losing streak in the final game before the break.
After losing 9 straight, the Huskies come up with a big win against 9th rated Bemidji 3-0. Solid, aggressive play last Saturday for all three periods. Great shutout by Katie Fitzgerald! She made all the saves she was supposed to and several very good saves that saved her first shutout and won the game.
Play of the game was the shorthanded goal by senior defender and captain Audrey Hanmer. Hanmer came out of the penalty box (it was 5 on 3 at the time) and Hanmer had a take away and broke in on goalie Mowat. She powered her way to the net fending off a defender with one arm, and handling the puck with the other. An absolute highlight reel goal!
Nice to break the losing streak in the final game before the break.
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A surprising result but one they must be excited about. She's always been offensive minded. Maybe the new coaches will be able to teach her how to play defense properly. The previous staff either didn't try or didn't know how to or likely both. I don't think they taught any of the players too much of anything. Low hockey IQ on that coaching staff. Felt sorry for the players during those years.
A surprising result but one they must be excited about. She's always been offensive minded. Maybe the new coaches will be able to teach her how to play defense properly. The previous staff either didn't try or didn't know how to or likely both. I don't think they taught any of the players too much of anything. Low hockey IQ on that coaching staff. Felt sorry for the players during those years.
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