I was in transit back from West Virginia and in stead of watching Friday night’s game in the stands I was stuck on the snowy tarmac/the gate of MSP airport getting updates from my Blackberry. Actually not all was lost; I was able to listen to most of the first period on my laptop before I boarded my plane. When I got home I was able to watch the game from my DVR. All in all it was a long day.
Hakstol wins 100th game
UND Fighting Sioux head hockey coach Dave Hakstol got his 100 career win as the coach of the Fighting Sioux... Congratulations Dave Hakstol! The Sioux had to deal with adversity as two of their first line forwards were out with an injury. The toughest one to absorb is junior forward Jason Gregoire because he is one of the best two way forwards in the game. Brett Hextall is a big loss as well but he had been in a rut and hadn’t scored a point in 9 games. I am hoping when Hextall returns from his injury that he takes off with a vengeance.
Areas of concern
While I think this year’s version of the Fighting Sioux hockey is the best complete UND hockey team led by coach Hakstol (pre-new year) I have seen in some time, however, there are a few areas of concern, UND is getting production from only one line. More players need to step up their play and be heard on the score sheet.
Sophomore Danny Kristo who scored (15g-21a-36pts) last season has (1g-4a-5pts) this season so far and hasn’t scored a point in two straight games, Danny needs to pick it up and start scoring goals and making plays. Brett Hextall (14g-12a-26pts) last season and (2g-4a-6pts) and hasn’t scored a point in nine games before the injury. Michael Cichy highly regarded and has shown us a glimpse of what is yet to come needs to be consistent and step up his play.
Goon's Three Stars of the game
1.) Aaron Dell Goalie
2.) Brad Malone (2g-1a-3pts)
3.) Matt Frattin (1g-1a-2pts)
Links to the series
My favorite Pseudo reporter from USCHO. [USCHO]
RWD's favorite UND Beat Writer [UND Hockey]
College Hockey News game summary [College Hockey New]
Saint Cloud State Media blog [Saint Cloud Times]
Official Fighting Sioux Hockey team site [Fighting Sioux]
Game highlights from the Sioux and SCSU 12/03/2010 [Click to watch]
[Box Score]
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1st Period (20:00)
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STC-1 Nick Jensen (2-Interference) NDK 0x1 5:39
STC 1 - 0 6x6 Drew LeBlanc (6) (Brett Barta) 13:53
STC (+): 19,6,23,7,16,G30 NDK (-): 21,18,22,19,3,G32
STC-2 Travis Novak (2-Boarding) NDK 0x2 18:17
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2nd Period (20:00)
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NDK 1 - 1 6x6 Matt Frattin (14) (Brad Malone) 0:18
NDK (+): 21,22,19,5,24,G32 STC (-): 10,17,7,6,12,G30
STC-3 Chris Hepp (2-Hooking) NDK 0x3 9:04
STC-4 Chris Hepp (2-Tripping) NDK 0x4 11:12
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3rd Period (20:00)
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NDK 2 - 1 6x6 GW LL Brad Malone (3) (Evan Trupp, Matt Frattin) 6:23
NDK (+): 22,19,21,3,18,G32 STC (-): 25,19,14,26,23,G30
NDK-1 Derrick LaPoint (2-Tripping) STC 0x1 13:01
NDK 3 - 1 6x6 Brad Malone (4) (Chay Genoway, Ben Blood) 15:04
NDK (+): 22,5,24,10,3,G32 STC (-): 19,6,11,23,10,G30
STC-5 Jordy Christian (2-Cross-Checking) NDK 0x5 18:48
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End of Game
