NHL Inconsistency in Calling Penalties

I know it's easy to pick on the on-ice officials, but how does this hit by Florida Panthers Anton Lundell go uncalled? This should've been a major penalty and a game misconduct. Exhibit A: It's a vicious cross-check of Matthew Poitras's/head area. There was no call on the play. 

Was called correctly imo, looks to me like caught the shoulder.

Sort of comes with poking the goalie like that. pic.twitter.com/vvYa0S9SX7

— Mr. Tenkrat (@PeterTenkrat) November 23, 2023

Meanwhile, exhibit B: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson Cross-checking against Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser. From the video, it looks like Boeser embellished the hit. Watching the video, I still haven't seen an explanation of why Lundell was not penalized. Some might make the argument that a hearing from the Department of Player Safety could've been warranted. 

Josh Manson mocks Brock Boeser in the penalty box, accusing him of embellishing aMacNaughton Cupcross-check 😭💀 pic.twitter.com/AuNll1earP

— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) November 23, 2023

The Vancouver Canucks Re-sign Brock Boeser

Former University of North Dakota All-American Brock Boeser has re-signed with the Vancouver Canucks.

Boeser signs a three-year contract extension worth an average annual value of $5.875 million. In 140 career NHL games with the Canucks, Boeser has scored (59g-57a--116pts).

"We're very pleased to have Brock re-sign," Canucks General Manager Jim Benning said. "He's a talented player, a key contributor to our offense and an important part of our team's future. We look forward to having Brock join the team in preparation for the upcoming season."

OFFICIAL: #Canucks re-sign @BBoeser16 to a three-year deal worth an average annual value of $5.875 million. https://t.co/jlLPHCAn6D

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) September 17, 2019

(Photo Credit: Daniel Yun, Dakota Student)

UND Beats WMU 2-1 (Video)

Imagine playing without three of your top six forwards. Tonight, that's exactly what happened. UND swept Western Michigan minus Chris Wilkie, Drake Caggiula and Nick Schmaltz. With the win, UND improves to (22-3-3, 13-2-1 NCHC).

I would say, look at it this way, there was a lot of points missing from the lineup. UND bore down and got the much-needed sweep to propel to the top of the NCHC standings. UND now leads St. Cloud State by three points.

The remaining "B" from the CBS line was scored three goals and an assist this weekend.Boeser is now UND’s leading scorer with (18g-13a—31pts). Boeser is also third in the nation for points per game by a rookie with 1.19.

UND junior goalie Cam Johnson improved to (13-1-1, 1.34 GAA, .948 save percentage). Johnson leads the nation in GAA and in save percentage.

UND leads the nation in wins and is second in GAPG with 1.68.

Brock Boeser Is in Good Company

.@BBoeser16 joins 7 other @BlckHawksHockey players in #USHL Tier 1 era to score 30 goals http://t.co/c8CelDTTEY pic.twitter.com/VVKpnDX4Lh
— USHL (@USHL) March 25, 2015

As you can see by the tweet above, UND recruit Brock Boeser is in good company.

UND Gets Highly Sought Recruit Brock Boeser

Today, the University of North Dakota got some very good news on the recruiting front. Brock Boeser from Minnesota has committed to UND. Boeser is a highly sought recruit and was also considering Wisconsin, Minnesota-Duluth and Minnesota. (Elite Prospects)

“@BBoeser16: Really excited to play college hockey at the University of North Dakota." Huge get for NoDak; great 2015 draft prospect
— Ryan Kennedy (@THNRyanKennedy) February 13, 2015

Really excited to play college hockey at the University of North Dakota. Can't wait to call this place home! #sioux pic.twitter.com/TaSgLypiiW
— Brock Boeser (@BBoeser16) February 13, 2015