There are a lot of news stories out there on tomorrow’s Frozen Four. In reading some of the Michigan based new articles on the Sioux versus the Wolverines I do think that there is a lot of “sandbagging” coming out of Michigan as well. The Fighting Sioux and Michigan Wolverines are both good hockey teams and either team is capable of winning.
Contrary to public belief the UND Fighting Sioux hockey team is not looking past the Michigan Wolverines as some fans from other college hockey programs have suggested. While some UND Fighting Sioux fans might be talking about potential match-ups; because we can, we don’t play the games, this shouldn’t be equated to the Fighting Sioux hockey team looking past anyone. Having watched the Fighting Sioux hockey team for a very long time, this team is as focused as any Fighting Sioux hockey team that I have seen in some time; I would probably say since the 2000 team that won it all.
UMD looks for home-state advantage... [ESPN.COM]
U-M hoping to end tourney run with title... [ESPN.COM]
Here is this week's INCH Podcast [click to listen]
UND aims to take its best shot Morden's Chay Genoway gets his final chance at NCAA title... [Winnipeg Free Press]
INCH has the Frozen Four coaches take [INCH.COM]
Hockey key part of Minnesota culture [ESPN.COM]
Brad Schlossman, Grand Forks Herald; has a story about the Fighting Sioux being comfortable playing at Xcel Energy Center... [Grand Forks Herald]
Dave Campbell, WDAZ ;Frattin Carries UND to Frozen Four... [WDAZ.COM]
Notre Dame hockey: NCAA tourney points piling up for center Riley Sheahan... [South Bend Tribune]
Notre Dame hockey: Senior trio 'Frozen' again... [South Bend Tribune]
Notre Dame hockey: Three Irish icers returning home... [South Bend Tribune]
Brad Schlossman, Grand Forks Herald; Duluth’s Forbort helping North Dakota’s quest for title... [Duluth News Tribune]
Notre Dame hockey audio: Jackson looks ahead to Frozen Four... [Click to listen]
Tale of the Tape and match up courtesy of College Hockey News… [Click to view] The Sioux are 3-0 against Michigan in their last three games.
Showing posts with label College hockey. UND Fighting Sioux. Show all posts
Showing posts with label College hockey. UND Fighting Sioux. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Saturday, January 08, 2011
Sioux 2 Colonials 1
First off much different game tonight, it was a tight checking playoff style hockey game. I also thought I detected the Fighting Sioux playing the 1-2-2 at times this weekend. This is the type of game that UND is going to get in the WCHA and NCAA playoffs. The WCHA officials in this game tonight were downright brutal; especially Don Adam, the Sioux appeared to have scored a goal in the third period but the goal was waved off by Don Adam. There was no reason what so ever that goal should have been waved off. None… But I digress, also tonight, Matt Frattin was breaking in on the RMU goalie and the Colonials player yanked down no call by the officials. While we are on the subject of Matt Frattin, he scored his nation leading 20th goal of the season; it was a big time goal by a big time money player.
I would also like to know why the officials let the RMU Colonials hook and hold the Sioux up and down the ice, it was brutal, I would like to know what the WCHA officials consider obstruction? Also, the refs need to stop yapping at the players, either call them for a penalty or leave them alone… Again bad night for the video review and the guys in stripes.
Dell should be defensive player of the week
I thought the Fighting Sioux looked a step off tonight as well, it appeared that they just were at the top of their game and their goaltender Aaron Dell really bailed them out, there is no reason Dell shouldn’t be the defensive player of the week, he was nothing short of brilliant this weekend. Dell was impressive on the weekend as he stopped 61/62 shots this weekend and lowered his GAA to 1.92 and improved his save percentage to .922, that’s pretty respectable… Those are pretty good numbers for the sophomore goalie who had gone 224 minutes without giving up a goal. It’s also a testament of the defense whose letting Dell see the puck and clearing rebounds… The defense is also cutting down on turnovers.
[Box Score]
Goon's three stars of the game
1.) Aaron Dell - 1 goal against
2.) Matt Frattin
3.) Eric Levine
I would also like to know why the officials let the RMU Colonials hook and hold the Sioux up and down the ice, it was brutal, I would like to know what the WCHA officials consider obstruction? Also, the refs need to stop yapping at the players, either call them for a penalty or leave them alone… Again bad night for the video review and the guys in stripes.
Dell should be defensive player of the week
I thought the Fighting Sioux looked a step off tonight as well, it appeared that they just were at the top of their game and their goaltender Aaron Dell really bailed them out, there is no reason Dell shouldn’t be the defensive player of the week, he was nothing short of brilliant this weekend. Dell was impressive on the weekend as he stopped 61/62 shots this weekend and lowered his GAA to 1.92 and improved his save percentage to .922, that’s pretty respectable… Those are pretty good numbers for the sophomore goalie who had gone 224 minutes without giving up a goal. It’s also a testament of the defense whose letting Dell see the puck and clearing rebounds… The defense is also cutting down on turnovers.
[Box Score]
Goon's three stars of the game
1.) Aaron Dell - 1 goal against
2.) Matt Frattin
3.) Eric Levine
Monday, December 20, 2010
Frattin for Hobey Baker... Why not?
I think that when we start talking about candidates for the Hobey Baker Matt Frattin’s name has to be in the mix, look that the year Frattin is having (17g-8a-25pts), I would say that Frattin has been a man among boys this season. Immediately you will hear about Frattin’s checkered past, I think that’s fair, however, I think the article written by Brad Elliot Schlossman this past weekend, The Road to Redemption is the first step in the right direction because the article brings to light some information that could help sway the committee.
I the reason I think the committee can be swayed is that Matt Frattin could have taken the easy route that other players have and just signed a professional but instead he decided to get his act together and deal with his personal issues and he didn't avoid them but met them head on.
The fact that the University of North Dakota pulled Frattin’s scholarship and Matt Frattin had to pay his own way is even more impressive to me, he could have said screw this… Matt could have just signed the professional contract and taken the money and moved on to the Toronto Maple Leafs but he decided that he had some unfinished business at UND to take care of. Frattin took care of his personal issues worked his butt off to stay in shape worked on the side and went to counseling and I think that is a testament to the kind of guy that Frattin is.
I have known adults that wouldn’t have taken these steps to make things right, they would just moved on and been done with it. Frattin took the path not always traveled came back probably a better player and a better person. Like I said over on Sioux Sports; “let he who is without sin cast the first stone", life is about lessons and we learn from our mistakes and none of us are perfect. I also don’t think any of the previous Hobey Baker Memorial Candidates were either.
I the reason I think the committee can be swayed is that Matt Frattin could have taken the easy route that other players have and just signed a professional but instead he decided to get his act together and deal with his personal issues and he didn't avoid them but met them head on.
The fact that the University of North Dakota pulled Frattin’s scholarship and Matt Frattin had to pay his own way is even more impressive to me, he could have said screw this… Matt could have just signed the professional contract and taken the money and moved on to the Toronto Maple Leafs but he decided that he had some unfinished business at UND to take care of. Frattin took care of his personal issues worked his butt off to stay in shape worked on the side and went to counseling and I think that is a testament to the kind of guy that Frattin is.
I have known adults that wouldn’t have taken these steps to make things right, they would just moved on and been done with it. Frattin took the path not always traveled came back probably a better player and a better person. Like I said over on Sioux Sports; “let he who is without sin cast the first stone", life is about lessons and we learn from our mistakes and none of us are perfect. I also don’t think any of the previous Hobey Baker Memorial Candidates were either.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
NHL Network = UND Network?
This is good news for people that can't watch Fighting Sioux Sports Network. Also, for those that want to watch the Sioux on the NHL network, its on Midco channel 307 in Grand Forks. You have to have the extened sports package to get it.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - The University of North Dakota has reached an agreement with the NHL Network to re-broadcast eight Fighting Sioux men's home hockey telecasts beginning with Friday night's home opener against the University of Denver.
The NHL Network is seen on numerous cable systems in the United States and is available on channel 403 on Dish Network and channel 215 on DirecTV.
This Friday's broadcast will be seen on the NHL Network Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Central.
UND Hockey On NHL Network
Friday, Oct. 29, 2010 (Denver at North Dakota)
Friday, Nov. 5, 2010 (Minnesota Duluth at North Dakota)
Friday, Nov. 26, 2010 (Notre Dame at North Dakota)
Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 (St. Cloud at North Dakota)
Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 (Robert Morris at North Dakota)
Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 (Minnesota at North Dakota)
Friday, Jan. 21, 2011 (Nebraska Omaha at North Dakota)
Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 (Alaska Anchorage at North Dakota)
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