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The NCHC Year Two: Haters Please Form A Queue to the Right
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willythekid
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Re: The NCHC Year Two: Haters Please Form A Queue to the Right
Who said Nodak isn't struggling?
Who said Nodak isn't struggling?
Re: The NCHC Year Two: Haters Please Form A Queue to the Right
UNO has a pretty young team. Everyone figured they'd improve as the season moved along, but I don't think anyone thought they'd have great success right out of the gate this year. They are getting great scoring from the first line, and Massa has surprised everyone and had a very solid start.
As for UND, their schedule has been pretty tame. Providence is probably the best of the lot, but UND got to play them at home and when Providence was a bit dinged up. At Wisconsin can sometimes be difficult, but they're really struggling right now. Young players have to adjust to the speed of the game, and Wisconsin simply hasn't played enough games to let them start to make that adjustment. I don't think people would have been surprised if UND was sitting at something like 4-3-1, given their penchant for a slow start. But I also don't think the 7-1-1 start is that surprising given the schedule. They've done what they had to over that stretch, and now face a tougher slate of games.
Of those two, I would definitely say UNO.
UNO has a pretty young team. Everyone figured they'd improve as the season moved along, but I don't think anyone thought they'd have great success right out of the gate this year. They are getting great scoring from the first line, and Massa has surprised everyone and had a very solid start.
As for UND, their schedule has been pretty tame. Providence is probably the best of the lot, but UND got to play them at home and when Providence was a bit dinged up. At Wisconsin can sometimes be difficult, but they're really struggling right now. Young players have to adjust to the speed of the game, and Wisconsin simply hasn't played enough games to let them start to make that adjustment. I don't think people would have been surprised if UND was sitting at something like 4-3-1, given their penchant for a slow start. But I also don't think the 7-1-1 start is that surprising given the schedule. They've done what they had to over that stretch, and now face a tougher slate of games.
Biddco
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Re: The NCHC Year Two: Haters Please Form A Queue to the Right
Looking UNO's schedule as well...opposing teams record is 5-13-2. That doesn't help their cause. UNO still has to show that they can play in Feb, which they've shown on a consistent basis they cannot. UND has a tough test in a good Miami team this weekend.
Looking UNO's schedule as well...opposing teams record is 5-13-2. That doesn't help their cause. UNO still has to show that they can play in Feb, which they've shown on a consistent basis they cannot. UND has a tough test in a good Miami team this weekend.
Re: The NCHC Year Two: Haters Please Form A Queue to the Right
Yup, that is why I am personally a bit cautious. We haven't played anybody that is really playing well except the Purple Cows, with whom we split at home.
That said, I'll take this start over doing the struggling-with-the-very-young-team thing.
6 NCHC teams ranked in the latest USCHO poll (today) and another receiving votes.
Rep being lived up to..................so far.
Yup, that is why I am personally a bit cautious. We haven't played anybody that is really playing well except the Purple Cows, with whom we split at home.
That said, I'll take this start over doing the struggling-with-the-very-young-team thing.
6 NCHC teams ranked in the latest USCHO poll (today) and another receiving votes.
Rep being lived up to..................so far.
Biddco
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Re: The NCHC Year Two: Haters Please Form A Queue to the Right
The bulk of the non-conferences games have occurred so barring teams losing a bunch of them things are looking really good. Maybe the NCHC can get 3 or 4 teams in the big dance (excluding the autobid)
The bulk of the non-conferences games have occurred so barring teams losing a bunch of them things are looking really good. Maybe the NCHC can get 3 or 4 teams in the big dance (excluding the autobid)
Re: The NCHC Year Two: Haters Please Form A Queue to the Right
We've got 4 left, still, all at home.
UAH on 12-20/21, which will not help our cause at all, and New Hampshire 12-30/31, who was ranked pre-season but has gotten off to a rocky start against a very tough schedule (series with 3 top 10 teams, already).
We've got 4 left, still, all at home.
UAH on 12-20/21, which will not help our cause at all, and New Hampshire 12-30/31, who was ranked pre-season but has gotten off to a rocky start against a very tough schedule (series with 3 top 10 teams, already).
Dirty
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Re: The NCHC Year Two: Haters Please Form A Queue to the Right
Ha. UND has you beat. They've got Niagara and LSSU left. What a floating turd of a non-conference schedule this turned out to be.
Ha. UND has you beat. They've got Niagara and LSSU left. What a floating turd of a non-conference schedule this turned out to be.
cetihcra
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DU still has 6 left, AFA/Wisco in a couple weeks, @Cornell for two, and @ Dartmouth for games against them and Brom. Not sure any of those will help the conference's PWR situation come April, none of those 5 teams are playing very well.
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Biddco
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Re: The NCHC Year Two: Haters Please Form A Queue to the Right
UMD has Tech, UMTC and NMU...teams who right now are doing very well right now. Those games are going to be very important for our PWR and the conference.
UMD has Tech, UMTC and NMU...teams who right now are doing very well right now. Those games are going to be very important for our PWR and the conference.
cetihcra
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What's up with the two against Lakehead? Couldn't fill a slot? Or a conscious decision?
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Re: The NCHC Year Two: Haters Please Form A Queue to the Right
If UNO didn't get at least a win and a tie against WMU, Cornell and the Buckeyes I'd be wondering. I think this could turn into a special year.
If UNO didn't get at least a win and a tie against WMU, Cornell and the Buckeyes I'd be wondering. I think this could turn into a special year.
Biddco
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Re: The NCHC Year Two: Haters Please Form A Queue to the Right
Conscious decision. But I haven't heard why they decided to do it. Teams can do a game out of the country every 10 years and maybe they decided to play Lakehead after they've played us so many years in a row in Duluth. I joke it's a 10 for 1 deal we are fulfilling our bargain. Perhaps they wanted something around the holidays to keep the team sharp and be seen in an area where they pick up some recruits.
Conscious decision. But I haven't heard why they decided to do it. Teams can do a game out of the country every 10 years and maybe they decided to play Lakehead after they've played us so many years in a row in Duluth. I joke it's a 10 for 1 deal we are fulfilling our bargain. Perhaps they wanted something around the holidays to keep the team sharp and be seen in an area where they pick up some recruits.
SilversSports
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Re: The NCHC Year Two: Haters Please Form A Queue to the Right
Mid-Season Awards
All-Conference
1st Team
Austin Czarnik F - MIA
Dominic Toninato F - UMD
Austin Ortego F - Omaha
Matthew Caito D - MIA
Nolan Zajac D - DEN
Jay Williams G - MIA
2nd Team
Michael Parks F - UND
Drake Caggiula F - UND
Sean Kuraly F - MIA
Kenny Morrison D - WMU
Andrew Prochno D - SCSU
Zane McIntrye G - UND
Rookie
Jake Randolph F - Omaha
Tyler Vesel F - Omaha
Danton Heinein F - DEN
Tucker Poolman D - UND
Louie Belpedio D - MIA
Tanner Jailett G - DEN
POY - Austin Czarnik - MIA
ROY - Jake Randolph - Omaha
GOY - Jay Williams - MIA
COY - Enrico Blasi - MIA
FOY - Dominic Toninato - UMD
Def. FOY - Daniel Doremus - DEN
DOY - Matthew Caito - MIA
Off. DOY - Louie Belpedio - MIA
Mid-Season Awards
All-Conference
1st Team
Austin Czarnik F - MIA
Dominic Toninato F - UMD
Austin Ortego F - Omaha
Matthew Caito D - MIA
Nolan Zajac D - DEN
Jay Williams G - MIA
2nd Team
Michael Parks F - UND
Drake Caggiula F - UND
Sean Kuraly F - MIA
Kenny Morrison D - WMU
Andrew Prochno D - SCSU
Zane McIntrye G - UND
Rookie
Jake Randolph F - Omaha
Tyler Vesel F - Omaha
Danton Heinein F - DEN
Tucker Poolman D - UND
Louie Belpedio D - MIA
Tanner Jailett G - DEN
POY - Austin Czarnik - MIA
ROY - Jake Randolph - Omaha
GOY - Jay Williams - MIA
COY - Enrico Blasi - MIA
FOY - Dominic Toninato - UMD
Def. FOY - Daniel Doremus - DEN
DOY - Matthew Caito - MIA
Off. DOY - Louie Belpedio - MIA
Re: The NCHC Year Two: Haters Please Form A Queue to the Right
So a forward, with zero goals in conference play, is the POY? Yeah, I don't see that happening.
SilversSports
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Re: The NCHC Year Two: Haters Please Form A Queue to the Right
No neither do I in the end. But I also don't expect him to go goalless down the stretch. But he might be the best in the league at feeding his linemates. I originally was going to put Toninato but thought I'd probably serve up more discussion with Czarnik. Of course a lot of this is conjection since I've only seen the nationally televised games and not even all of those.
No neither do I in the end. But I also don't expect him to go goalless down the stretch. But he might be the best in the league at feeding his linemates. I originally was going to put Toninato but thought I'd probably serve up more discussion with Czarnik. Of course a lot of this is conjection since I've only seen the nationally televised games and not even all of those.
SilversSports
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Re: The NCHC Year Two: Haters Please Form A Queue to the Right
Well at least I get an award. DU has people who post? Wouldn't have expected that with a fan base of 23.
Well at least I get an award. DU has people who post? Wouldn't have expected that with a fan base of 23.
Biddco
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He's a BGSU fan. I award you best post in a while award!
Re: The NCHC Year Two: Haters Please Form A Queue to the Right
No Idea how you can have a Mid-Season awards without Michael Parks (6g-14a—20pts) and Drake Caggiula (8g-15a—23pts) missing from the top team. Their ranked one and two in points. Dominic Toninato is third with (13g-5a—18pts).
No Idea how you can have a Mid-Season awards without Michael Parks (6g-14a—20pts) and Drake Caggiula (8g-15a—23pts) missing from the top team. Their ranked one and two in points. Dominic Toninato is third with (13g-5a—18pts).
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