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University of North Dakota Hockey: 2011-2012

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PCM said:
The purpose of my blog was not to characterize Michigan's win as a big upset, but to point out that it wasn't the result of UND being unprepared, outplayed, outworked or outcoached, as some have maintained. Certainly, it was an upset from the standpoint that the team favored to win the game and expected to win the tournament lost.

Michigan plays in a strong conference, had a lot of seniors, had a lot of NHL draft picks, had a good season, recruits high-level talent, is well-coached and is a perennial playoff team. There's no way I would put it in the same class as Minnesota's loss to Holy Cross.
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and yet, Minnesota beat Michigan handily this season, and we sucked. You might as well blame it on your Woogy coach, then.
 
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Ben Blood announced he will return for his senior season.

via twitter
@BennyBlood24: Sioux fans, excited to get into another season with u guys! Senior year let's go!

Via Brad's Blog
“I talked to everyone important in my life since the season ended,” Blood said, “and after discussing everything with them, I came to the conclusion yesterday evening that I wanted to come back for my senior year and play for coach (Dave) Hakstol. I think I can learn a lot from him.

“I’m just really excited,” Blood said, “...I’m excited to get back in the gym with the boys next Tuesday, working toward another successful season.”
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Great to have Dell and Blood back for another season. Potential early departures: Hextall, Gregoire, Kristo
 
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Happy said:
and yet, Minnesota beat Michigan handily this season, and we sucked. You might as well blame it on your Woogy coach, then.
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and yet, Minnesota hasn't made the NCAA's in a few years. You might as well blame it on your ****ty fans, then.
 
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Danny Kristo will return for his junior season.

Via twitter
@UNDSID I've noticed lots of speculation lately on Danny Kristo's future. I can confirm that Danny is returning to UND next season.
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MissSioux85 said:
Danny Kristo will return for his junior season.

Via twitter
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Excellent news. I always thought that Kristo would be back for his Junior year, but it is nice to hear it confirmed. We'll need Kristo to get a jumpstart on his season, and hopefully he can put up some nice numbers. At this point, I think we're a top 10-12 team nationally. If Gregoire and Hextall come back, we should be a top 5 squad nationally.
 
Fighting Sioux 23 said:
Excellent news. I always thought that Kristo would be back for his Junior year, but it is nice to hear it confirmed. We'll need Kristo to get a jumpstart on his season, and hopefully he can put up some nice numbers. At this point, I think we're a top 10-12 team nationally. If Gregoire and Hextall come back, we should be a top 5 squad nationally.
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Hopefully Gregoire and Hextall jump on board with the other three who have decided to stay. These guys could be a HUGE help in bringing in the freshman class this next year. Talented yes, but talent only takes you so far.
 
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MavHockey14 said:
Hopefully Gregoire and Hextall jump on board with the other three who have decided to stay. These guys could be a HUGE help in bringing in the freshman class this next year. Talented yes, but talent only takes you so far.
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Absolutely! If those two would return, we should be in pretty good shape for next year!
 
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Happy said:
and yet, Minnesota beat Michigan handily this season, and we sucked. You might as well blame it on your Woogy coach, then.
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Correction: UMTC's hockey team still sucks and you swallow.
 
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MissSioux85 said:
Ben Blood announced he will return for his senior season.

Great to have Dell and Blood back for another season. Potential early departures: Hextall, Gregoire ...
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http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/200785

“I talked to everyone important in my life since the season ended,” Blood said, “and after discussing everything when them, I came to the conclusion that I wanted to come back for my senior year and play for coach (Dave) Hakstol. I think I can learn a lot from him. I’m excited to finish my time the right way, taking advantage of the resources here with the coaches, the gym, the rink. . . everything.”
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Thank you Mr. Blood for comming back one more year to improve that +32 rating of yours.:D

Like how the Sioux defensive squad is shaping up for next season.:D
 
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MavHockey14 said:
Hopefully Gregoire and Hextall jump on board with the other three who have decided to stay. These guys could be a HUGE help in bringing in the freshman class this next year. Talented yes, but talent only takes you so far.
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Have a feeling the Coyotes may be having difficulties making an acceptable offer to Hextall. Coyotes may want him, but they are also strapped for cash, and Brett's dad who works in the LA kings organization, would know what a good offer looks like.

Also it may be in his best interests to push them to place all their cards on the table before he says no.:p
 
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what do you see the sioux lines being next year? As a gopher fan I dont want to jump in here and talk trash.. but I dont see your team- even WITH gregoire coming back- being a top 5 team heading into the year. who're your goal scorers? gregoire and kristo.. grimaldi will perform as a freshman but after them your next best playmaker is brock nelson. I just dont see it.. theres no depth. and I have to say.. I like seeing ncaa players passing up pro contracts- even sioux players for the sake of the sport and the skill level in college.. but players passing up pro contracts can be a disaster for said player. I have a feeling Dell is going to regret this.
 
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jerryj said:
what do you see the sioux lines being next year? As a gopher fan I dont want to jump in here and talk trash.. but I dont see your team- even WITH gregoire coming back- being a top 5 team heading into the year. who're your goal scorers? gregoire and kristo.. grimaldi will perform as a freshman but after them your next best playmaker is brock nelson. I just dont see it.. theres no depth. and I have to say.. I like seeing ncaa players passing up pro contracts- even sioux players for the sake of the sport and the skill level in college.. but players passing up pro contracts can be a disaster for said player. I have a feeling Dell is going to regret this.
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Gregoire, Kristo, Knight all could easily put up 20+ goals. Hextall (if stays) could also big a big point man setting up those three. Brock Nelson isn't a player to overlook; he got very little playing time this year and took awhile to mature. Not to mention the freshman duo of Grimaldi and Miller could be absolutely devastating to the other team. It is going to be interesting on how it all shapes out, but watch out for big years from Gregoire (if he stays), Knight and Kristo with REALLY strong defensive play.
 
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