MinnesotaNorthStar
Minding the gap
If you listen to everyone else, we just killed college hockey...no one else is responsible, just UND.I just woke up from a 98-day coma. What the hell is going on?
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University of North Dakota Hockey: 2011-2012
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Re: University of North Dakota Hockey: 2011-2012
Mainly you are responsible, but I don't like to point fingers.
Mainly you are responsible, but I don't like to point fingers.
The Sicatoka
Kicizapi Cetan
Re: University of North Dakota Hockey: 2011-2012
There will always be those who take every opportunity to take a shot at UND. Some of it we bring on ourselves. Some of it, well haters gotta hate.
I have basically let go of, and put behind me, the original disappointment with this move. At some point you have to move on. I'm going to make a point of really enjoying these last two seasons of the WCHA, and especially the Final 5. As someone who followed college hockey for many years before the advent of these neutral site conference tournaments I can tell you that if we go back to the old way you're going to be disappointed. I'll really miss the Final 5.
I'm hopeful for the prospects of the remaining teams in the WCHA and CCHA. These programs already have a lot of time and money invested in their programs and I'm sure they're going to do everything possible to keep them alive.
If there ever is a positive to come out of all this it will be the advent of more, smaller conferences.
Finally, I really hope they don't come up with some corny, half-*** name and logo for this new conference. There obviously hasn't been a ton of time or thought put into it, and we're reallly only going to get one chance. Crossing my fingers.
There will always be those who take every opportunity to take a shot at UND. Some of it we bring on ourselves. Some of it, well haters gotta hate.
I have basically let go of, and put behind me, the original disappointment with this move. At some point you have to move on. I'm going to make a point of really enjoying these last two seasons of the WCHA, and especially the Final 5. As someone who followed college hockey for many years before the advent of these neutral site conference tournaments I can tell you that if we go back to the old way you're going to be disappointed. I'll really miss the Final 5.
I'm hopeful for the prospects of the remaining teams in the WCHA and CCHA. These programs already have a lot of time and money invested in their programs and I'm sure they're going to do everything possible to keep them alive.
If there ever is a positive to come out of all this it will be the advent of more, smaller conferences.
Finally, I really hope they don't come up with some corny, half-*** name and logo for this new conference. There obviously hasn't been a ton of time or thought put into it, and we're reallly only going to get one chance. Crossing my fingers.
Re: University of North Dakota Hockey: 2011-2012
I hope that this new 'siuox"per conferance works out for these six schools...I mean, c'mon after two years of total abscurity, they'll be begging to get back into the WCHA.
I hope that this new 'siuox"per conferance works out for these six schools...I mean, c'mon after two years of total abscurity, they'll be begging to get back into the WCHA.
The Sicatoka
Kicizapi Cetan
Re: University of North Dakota Hockey: 2011-2012
Spelling's not the strong suit for you, eh?
Spelling's not the strong suit for you, eh?
Re: University of North Dakota Hockey: 2011-2012
The WCHA wouldn't take us back. I've read all the threads saying that.
I hope that this new 'siuox"per conferance works out for these six schools...I mean, c'mon after two years of total abscurity, they'll be begging to get back into the WCHA.
The WCHA wouldn't take us back. I've read all the threads saying that.
ecbrevik
Old Time North Dakota Hockey!
Re: University of North Dakota Hockey: 2011-2012
As long as the smaller programs survive, the increase in conferences and decrease in teams per conference will be a good thing. I never have liked the unbalanced schedule of the WCHA, 10-12 teams is too many for a conference when you are trying to play 4 games against each opponent.
If not this, they would have found something else to blame us for.
After some of the remaining teams get a taste of winning, they really may not want anyone from the NCHC to come back!
There really isn't any other viable option. The move is going to be made. But I will be sad to see the Sioux leave the WCHA. So much history and tradition.
As long as the smaller programs survive, the increase in conferences and decrease in teams per conference will be a good thing. I never have liked the unbalanced schedule of the WCHA, 10-12 teams is too many for a conference when you are trying to play 4 games against each opponent.
MinnesotaNorthStar
Minding the gap
We would have been blamed for the B1G sooner or later.
ecbrevik
Old Time North Dakota Hockey!
Re: University of North Dakota Hockey: 2011-2012
Quick, since we wield all this power, lets force college hockey to hand over the next 10 national titles!!!!
Obviously we scared Minnesota and Wisconsin off. It makes sense, given that we have the power to force CC, UNO, UMD, and Miami into a new conference against their will. After all, if they said no to us it would ruin their programs forever! What power UND has!
Quick, since we wield all this power, lets force college hockey to hand over the next 10 national titles!!!!
Re: University of North Dakota Hockey: 2011-2012
So assuming the stories of JT Miller's move to the OHL are true, does Hak just go with the 7 returning forwards and the 6 other freshmen forwards, try to find a late addition, walk-ons, Joe Gleason again as a back up plan? Thoughts?
So assuming the stories of JT Miller's move to the OHL are true, does Hak just go with the 7 returning forwards and the 6 other freshmen forwards, try to find a late addition, walk-ons, Joe Gleason again as a back up plan? Thoughts?
Fighting Sioux 23
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Re: University of North Dakota Hockey: 2011-2012
I don't think we have the depth at blueline to have Gleason move up to Forward, unless Hak brings in a blueliner. I think at this point, we're going to have to get another late bloomer (ala Dickin) and see if they can come in and contribute right away. This really hurts our chances to contend for the MacNaughton, and I think we'll be in the group around 5-8 fighting for home ice (along with Wisconsin, Minnesota and SCSU). Of course, perhaps Grimaldi comes in and has a Kariya type season and we contend, but I just don't see it happening. I thought that Miller was going to have the better freshman year, given that he's physically a bit more ready than Grimaldi. Should make for an interesting season next year.
I don't think we have the depth at blueline to have Gleason move up to Forward, unless Hak brings in a blueliner. I think at this point, we're going to have to get another late bloomer (ala Dickin) and see if they can come in and contribute right away. This really hurts our chances to contend for the MacNaughton, and I think we'll be in the group around 5-8 fighting for home ice (along with Wisconsin, Minnesota and SCSU). Of course, perhaps Grimaldi comes in and has a Kariya type season and we contend, but I just don't see it happening. I thought that Miller was going to have the better freshman year, given that he's physically a bit more ready than Grimaldi. Should make for an interesting season next year.
The Sicatoka
Kicizapi Cetan
Re: University of North Dakota Hockey: 2011-2012
Goalies (3):
Eidsness, Dell, Maris
Defense (8):
Blood, MacWilliam, Gleason, Forbort, Simpson, Mattson*, Panzarella*, Senkbeil*
Forwards (14**):
Lamoureux, Rowney, Kristo, Knight, Rodwell, Nelson, Dickin, Parks*, O’Donnell*, MacMillan*, St. Clair*, Grimaldi*, DiPuma*, Pattyn*
*incoming freshmen
**assumes reports of JT Miller to OHL are accurate
I'm not sure I agree with your math:
Goalies (3):
Eidsness, Dell, Maris
Defense (8):
Blood, MacWilliam, Gleason, Forbort, Simpson, Mattson*, Panzarella*, Senkbeil*
Forwards (14**):
Lamoureux, Rowney, Kristo, Knight, Rodwell, Nelson, Dickin, Parks*, O’Donnell*, MacMillan*, St. Clair*, Grimaldi*, DiPuma*, Pattyn*
*incoming freshmen
**assumes reports of JT Miller to OHL are accurate
Re: University of North Dakota Hockey: 2011-2012
Forgot about Pattyn. Still seems pretty thin.
Forgot about Pattyn. Still seems pretty thin.
FlagDUDE08
Banned
Re: University of North Dakota Hockey: 2011-2012
I was told there'd be no math.
But I didn't come here to troll, I wanted to inquire as to if there was any update on this coming up year's schedule. Anyone, not just the person to which I quoted. You guys are the only WCHA team remaining with unscheduled NC games. I realize that some big news had come out regarding the NCHC, but maybe something slipped through the cracks.
I was told there'd be no math.
But I didn't come here to troll, I wanted to inquire as to if there was any update on this coming up year's schedule. Anyone, not just the person to which I quoted. You guys are the only WCHA team remaining with unscheduled NC games. I realize that some big news had come out regarding the NCHC, but maybe something slipped through the cracks.
Fighting Sioux 23
New member
Re: University of North Dakota Hockey: 2011-2012
Supposedly the schedule will be officially released next week, as they are just finalizing some of the contracts.
I was told there'd be no math.
But I didn't come here to troll, I wanted to inquire as to if there was any update on this coming up year's schedule. Anyone, not just the person to which I quoted. You guys are the only WCHA team remaining with unscheduled NC games. I realize that some big news had come out regarding the NCHC, but maybe something slipped through the cracks.
Supposedly the schedule will be officially released next week, as they are just finalizing some of the contracts.
FlagDUDE08
Banned
Re: University of North Dakota Hockey: 2011-2012
Very good. Hopefully you are playing either Air Force or UAH (they both have NC series available, any other just have single games). I look forward to the info.
Very good. Hopefully you are playing either Air Force or UAH (they both have NC series available, any other just have single games). I look forward to the info.
SiouxFanatic
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Re: University of North Dakota Hockey: 2011-2012
I would've been more bummed if it was Grimaldi leaving. While losing Miller does suck, he only scored 8 goals in 50 games with the U.S. National Development team. He may have been more physically ready but I think we would've had to wait at least another year before we ever saw him being a huge offensive producer.
Either way, I can't say I'll be wishing the kid any luck especially with the 11th hour bailing but ah well, just how it goes sometimes.
I would've been more bummed if it was Grimaldi leaving. While losing Miller does suck, he only scored 8 goals in 50 games with the U.S. National Development team. He may have been more physically ready but I think we would've had to wait at least another year before we ever saw him being a huge offensive producer.
Either way, I can't say I'll be wishing the kid any luck especially with the 11th hour bailing but ah well, just how it goes sometimes.
Re: University of North Dakota Hockey: 2011-2012
I don't have a problem with it. His goal is to make the NHL, not play college or junior hockey. If he and the Rangers prefer the OHL, more power to him. I never begrudge a young athlete pursuing a course that he or she thinks is best for them.
I don't have a problem with it. His goal is to make the NHL, not play college or junior hockey. If he and the Rangers prefer the OHL, more power to him. I never begrudge a young athlete pursuing a course that he or she thinks is best for them.