UND vs. WMU - Game 2 (Senior Night)

North Dakota Forward Lines

9 Drake Caggiula–16 Mark MacMillan–15 Michael Parks
28 Stephane Pattyn–19 Rocco Grimaldi–27 Luke Johnson
21 Brendan O’Donnell–13 Connor Gaarder–11 Derek Rodwell
25 Mitch MacMillan–29 Bryn Chyzyk–17 Colten St. Clair

North Dakota Defense Pairings

18 Dillon Simpson–24 Jordan Schmaltz
5 Nick Mattson–6 Paul LaDue
4 Keaton Thompson–2 Troy Stecher

North Dakota Goalies

31 Zane Gothberg
33 Clarke Saunders

Western Michigan Broncos Forward Lines

8 Sheldon Dries–29 Will Kessel–25 Mike Cichy
24 Shane Berschbach–13 Chase Balisy–16 Nolan LaPorte

2 Mike McKee–28 Sam Mellor–23 Aaron Hadley
14 Colton Hargrove–10 Josh Pitt–17 Justin Kovacs

Western Michigan Broncos Defense Pairings

3 Thomas Nitsche–7 Kenney Morrison
9 Chris Dienes–20 Taylor Fleming
15 Jordan Oesterle–11 Dennis Brown

Western Michigan Broncos Goalies

1 Frank Slubowski
55 Lukas Hafner

On-Ice Officials: Derek Shepherd (3), Joe Sullivan (21). Linesmen: Andy Dokken (70), Brandon Schmitt (36). 

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— MICHAEL BINGHAM (@m_bingham42_) March 8, 2014

UND vs. WMU Lines game 1

North Dakota Forward Lines

9 Drake Caggiula–16 Mark MacMillan–15 Michael Parks
28 Stephane Pattyn–19 Rocco Grimaldi–27 Luke Johnson
21 Brendan O’Donnell–13 Connor Gaarder–11 Derek Rodwell
25 Mitch MacMillan–29 Bryn Chyzyk–17 Colten St. Clair

North Dakota Defense Pairings

18 Dillon Simpson–24 Jordan Schmaltz
5 Nick Mattson–6 Paul LaDue
4 Keaton Thompson–2 Troy Stecher

North Dakota Goalies

31 Zane Gothberg
33 Clarke Saunders

Western Michigan Broncos Forward Lines

8 Sheldon Dries–29 Will Kessel–25 Mike Cichy
24 Shane Berschbach–13 Chase Balisy–17 Justin Kovacs
2 Mike McKee–26 Michael Rebry–28 Sam Mellor
14 Colton Hargrove–10 Josh Pitt–16 Nolan LaPorte

Western Michigan Broncos Defense Pairings

3 Thomas Nitsche–7 Kenney Morrison
9 Chris Dienes–20 Taylor Fleming
15 Jordan Oesterle–11 Dennis Brown

Western Michigan Broncos Goalies

55 Lukas Hafner
1 Frank Slubowski

On-Ice Officials: Derek Shepherd (3), Joe Sullivan (21). Linesmen: Andy Dokken (70), Brandon Schmitt (36). 

Ref Humor

The refs tonight.. pic.twitter.com/fgxnI65XLv
— The Hockey Gods (@HockeyGods) November 14, 2013

Funny story, last Saturday Night, @StatsOnCrack told me to meet him down by the referee's dressing room after the warm up between UND and the UMD Bulldogs. I was introduced to on-ice official Derek Shepherd. That was kind of awkward and I said, "I hope I haven't been too hard on you." Shepherd said, "Don't worry, I talk behind your back as well." He told me to keep up the good work. Apparently, the refs like the videos I post.

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Union's Shayne Gostisbehere gets a five minute major for a shoulder-to-shoulder hit

First off, the hit was a little late as the ref was blowing the whistle, however, this doesn't appear to be a hit to the head. Barry Melrose opens his mouth and proves he knows little about hockey. The puck is at the forwards feet.

To me it looks like Union's Shayne Gostisbehere got a five minute major for a shoulder-to-shoulder hit. Guess who, WCHA on-ice officials Marco Hunt and Derek Shepherd officiating again. This officaiting crew is absolutely brutal, these two guys get the calls wrong, more times than they get it right, if I had to bet, it was Marco Hunt that made the call on this play as well, notice Derek Shepherd has already made the call on the Quinnipiac's Connor Jones, who was called for tripping.

I do agree, maybe it's time for the NCAA to review contact to the head calls. Seems like some of the officials are having one heck of a time getting the call right.

Maybe NCAA needs to video review contact to head calls. #UnionHockey 1, #QUHockey 5. #ECACHockey #NCAAHockey
— Ken Schott (@slapschotts) April 1, 2013

UND vs. MTU game 2 WCHA Playoffs

UND Forward Lines

21 Brendan O’Donnell–10 Corban Knight (A) –7 Danny Kristo (A)
19 Rocco Grimaldi–27 Carter Rowney (A)–15 Michael Parks
25 Mitch MacMillan–16 Mark MacMillan–13 Connor Gaarder
11 Derek Rodwell–28 Stephane Pattyn–17 Colten St. Clair

UND Defensive Parings

2 Andrew MacWilliam (C)–18 Dillon Simpson
4 Derek Forbort–24 Jordan Schmaltz
5 Nick Mattson –20 Joe Gleason

UND goalies

33 Clarke Saunders

31 Zane Gothberg
35 Tate Maris

Not In the lineup: Andrew Panzarella (22), Dan Senkbeil (8), Drake Caggiula (9), Coltyln Sanderson (26),  Bryn Chyzyk (29).

Michigan Tech Huskies Forward lines

19 Blake Pietila–10 Tanner Kero–23 Alex Petan
12 Ryan Furne–8 Jacob Johnstone–14 Chad Pietila
20 Blake Hietala–7 Jujhar Khaira–28 Milos Gordic
18 C.J. Eick–9 Dennis Rix–13 Aaron Pietila

Michigan Tech Huskies Defense Pairings

16 Steven Seigo (A) –34 Riley Sweeney
29 Walker Hyland–24 Daniel Sova
3 Bradley Stebner (A) –25 Carl Nielsen (C)

Michigan Tech Goalies

31 Pheonix Copley

30 Jamie Phillips

Ref Marco Hunt (15) , Derek Shepherd (3)  Lines Andy Kokken (70) Justin Hill (83)

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DU vs. UND lines game 2

UND’s Forward lines

16 Mark MacMillan–10 Corban Knight (A) –7 Danny Kristo (A)

9 Drake Caggiula –27 Carter Rowney (A) –19 Rocco Grimaldi

21 Brendan O’Donnell– 17 Colten St. Clair –13 Connor Gaarder

8 Daniel Senkbeil – 28 Steph Pattyn––11 Derek Rodwell

UND Defense Parings

2 Andrew MacWilliam (C) – Andrew Panzarella  22

18 Dillon Simpson–20 Joe Gleason

4 Derek Forbort – 24 Jordan Schmaltz

UND Goalies

33 Clarke Saunders

31 Zane Gothberg

Not in lineup: Michael Parks – 15 (injury), 29 Bryn Chyzyk  , Coltyn Sanderson – 26, Nick Mattson– 5.

Referees: Marco Hunt, Derek Shepherd

Assistant Referees: Nathan Freeman, Justin Hills

Denver Pioneers Forward Lines

11 Chris Knowlton–23 Nick Shore–19 Daniel Doremus
12 Ty Loney–26 Shawn Ostrow–39 Grant Arnold
9 Gabe Levin–27 Quentin Shore–25 Matt Tabrum
17 Garrett Allen

Denver Pioneers Defensive pairings

6 Dakota Mermis–7 Paul Phillips
21 Joey LaLeggia–2 Scott Mayfield
8 Nolan Zajac–10 David Makowski

Denver Goalies

1 Sam Brittain

31 Juho Olkinuora
33 Adam Murray

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DU and UND lines games 1

UND’s Forward lines

16 Mark MacMillan–10 Corban Knight (A) –7 Danny Kristo (A)

9 Drake Caggiula –27 Carter Rowney (A) –19 Rocco Grimaldi

21 Brendan O’Donnell– 17 Colten St. Clair –13 Connor Gaarder

8 Daniel Senkbeil – 28 Steph Pattyn––11 Derek Rodwell

UND Defense Parings

2 Andrew MacWilliam (C) – 5 Nick Mattson

18 Dillon Simpson–20 Joe Gleason

4 Derek Forbort – 24 Jordan Schmaltz

UND goalies 

33 Clarke Saunders

31 Zane Gothberg

Not in lineup: Michael Parks – 15 (injury), 29 Bryn Chyzyk  , Coltyn Sanderson – 26, Andrew Panzarella – 22.

Referees: Marco Hunt, Derek Shepherd

Assistant Referees: Nathan Freeman, Justin Hills

Denver Pioneers Forward Lines

11 Chris Knowlton–23 Nick Shore–19 Daniel Doremus
12 Ty Loney–26 Shawn Ostrow–39 Grant Arnold
9 Gabe Levin–27 Quentin Shore–25 Matt Tabrum
17 Garrett Allen

Denver Pioneers Defensive pairings

6 Dakota Mermis–7 Paul Phillips
21 Joey LaLeggia–2 Scott Mayfield
8 Nolan Zajac–10 David Makowski

Denver Pioneer Goalies

31 Juho Olkinuora
1 Sam Brittain
33 Adam Murray

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WCHA Officials Roster

Western Collegiate Hockey Association logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Every season. I post the roster for the WCHA officials, since we're on the discussion of WCHA officials here is this season's roster. 

WCHA Men's Officials: 

SUPERVISOR OF OFFICIALS: Greg Shepherd. 

REFEREES: 

3 - Derek Shepherd; 4 - Todd Anderson; 5 - Justin Brown; 7 - Don Adam; 8 - Tom Sterns; 9 - C.J. Beaurline; 10 - Peter Friesema; 11 - Timm Walsh; 12 - Butch Mousseaux; 14 - Jared Moen; 14 - Brian Thul; 15 - Marco Hunt; 17 - Craig Welker; 22 - Chris Perrault; 23 - Matt Ulwelling; 27 - Dan Dreger; 27 - Jonathan Morrison; 29 - Scott Bokal; 31 - Brett Klosowski; 33 - Brad Shepherd .


LINESMEN:

at UAA: 40 - Carl Saden; 45 - Brent Johnson; 75 - Travis Jackson; 97 - William Moran.

at BSU & UND: 37 - Tom Lund; 70 - Andy Dokken; 78 - Nathan Freeman; 83 - Justin Hills; 92 - Andy Carton; 76 - Bradon Schmitt.

at CC & DU: 52 - Scott Staudte; 57 - Bob Keltie; 82 - Stephen Stankevich; 84 - Phil Stodgell; 86 - Gary Pedigo; 88 - Tim Swiader.

at MTU: 35 - Dan Juopperi. 

at UM, UMD, MSU, SCSU: 42 - Dan Dineen; 44 - Chris Olson; 53 - Rick Nelson; 55 - Jeff Schultz; 62 - Jarod Moen; 68 - Chris Perrrault; 75 - Dana Penkivech; 80 - Tony Czech; 81 - Brandon Polich; 81 - Sam Shikowsky; 81 - Matt Tryee; 90 - Matt Anderson; 91 - Sterling Egan; 94 - Nick Bradshaw; 97 - Neil Missling; 98 - Dan Kovarik.

at UNO: 41 - Eric Johnston; 52 - Chad Evers; 70 - Scott Fitzpatrick; 97 - Nate Stanton.

at UW: 34 - Ed Moberg; 38 - Dan Carey; 51 - Mike Gulenchyn; 65 - Matt Gerlach.

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I found this picture on line today and I thought I would share it with you to get you into the mood. Since this is the last season of the WCHA as well we will take a little time to look back at some of the buffoonery that we have seen from the strips. 

Seriously, I would like to have heard what coach Dave Hakstol told Derek Shepherd during this conversation. I am sure that Hak wasn't asking Derek where he was going to go after the game so the two could discuss the game over a few drinks. 

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WCHA on ice officials.

Image via WikipediaThe WCHA has released their roster for their on ice officials. 

WCHA Men's Officials:

SUPERVISOR OF OFFICIALS: Greg Shepherd.

REFEREES:

3-Derek Shepherd; 4-Todd Anderson; 5-Justin Brown; 7-Don Adam; 8-Tom Sterns; 9-C.J. Beaurline; 10-Peter Friesema; 11-Tim Walsh; 12-Butch Mousseaux; 14-Brian Thul; 15-Marco Hunt; 17-Craig Welker; 18-Max Battimo; 21-Paul Depuydt; 22-Bill Mason; 23-Matt Ulwelling; 24-Jon Campion; 25-Mike McCreary; 27-Jonathan Morrison; 29-Scott Bokal; 31-Brett Klosowski; 33-Brad Shepherd.


LINESMEN:

at UAA: 36-Kent Asplund; 40-Carl Saden; 73-Scott Sivulich; 74-Steve Glines; 75-Travis Jackson.

at BSU & UND: 37-Tom Lund; 70-Andy Dokken; 71-Brian Novlesky; 76-Brandon Schmitt; 78-Nathan Freeman; 83-Justin Hills; 84-Phil Stodgell; 92-Andy Carton.

at CC & DU: 52-Scott Staudte; 57-Bob Keltie; 67-Greg Rockenback; 82-Stephen Stankevich; 86-Gary Pedigo; 88-Tim Swiader.

at MTU: 35-Dan Juopper; 85-Sean Jacques.

at UM, UMD, MSU, SCSU: 38-Joe Harris; 44-Chris Olson; 45-Jerome Krieger; 50-Tony Lancette, Jr.; 53-Rick Nelson; 55-Jeff Schultz; 61-Luke Huggett; 62-Jarod Moen; 68-Chris Perrrault; 75-Dana Penkivech; 80-Tony Czech; 81-Brandon Polich; 90-Matt Anderson; 91-Sterling Egan; 96-Eric Whisler; 98-Dan Kovarik; TBA-Dave Marcotte.

at UNO: 41-Eric Johnston; 52-Chad Evers; 70-Scott Fitzpatrick; 97-Nate Stanton.

at UW: 34-Ed Moberg; 38-Dan Carey; 42-Dan Dineen; 51-Mike Gulenchyn; 65-Matt Gerlach.