UND vs. SLU: Sifting through the numbers

Looking at the series ahead, UND’s (4-6-2, 3-5-0 NCHC) next opponent St. Lawrence (7-5-2, 2-2-2 ECAC) comes into this weekend’s two-game non-conference series, having lost three out of the last four games. During the month of November, the Saints have a 3-3-2 record.

UND’s month of November, the Green and White has had its problems as well. UND owns a 2-5-1 record and have gone 2-2-1 in their last five games. UND is 2-3-1 at home and 2-3-1 on the road this season. Lastly, UND has a 1-1-2 record in non-conference games so far this season.

St. Lawrence is the 4^th ranked offense nationally, but are ranked 52^nd nationally on defense. SLU’s power play is ranked fourth in the nation, but their penalty kill not so good and is ranked 49^th. SLU has scored 54 goals for and given up 51 goals against.

UND is ranked 36^th nationally on offense and 45^th nationally on defense. UND’s power play is ranked at 29^th nationally. On the flip side, they’re ranked 10^th nationally on the penalty kill. UND has scored 32 goals for and given up 39 goals against.

Something has got to give. With SLU’s poor defense, you have to think that UND’s forwards would be licking their lips this weekend, with anticipation.

Historically Speaking

UND has had some great success in the Subway Holiday Classic. UND has a 6-0-2 record in its last eight games. Last year, UND swept the Holy Cross Crusaders (5-2 and 3-2) Subway Holiday Classic. Incidentally, that was UND’s only sweep of the season at home last season.

Here’s some ticket Information UND hockey office. Go out and buy your tickets for this weekend’s non-conference series.

Reserved seating and general admission tickets remain available for both games this weekend.

Additionally, a special “Black Friday” promotion will be available on Friday morning. From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, all remaining upper bowl seats will be sold for $20 for adults and $15 for children/youth.

Tickets can be purchased at the UND Box Office at Ralph Engelstad Arena or online at Ticketmaster.com.

Subway Classic reading.

First off I want to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Here are a few links of interest to the Subway Holiday Classic.

Subway Holiday Classic [Click to view]

Fighting Sioux defenseman Chay Genoway is still out and his status hasn't changed in the last 12 days. [Grand Forks Herald] For those who havent seen the play this is the hit that took out Genoway. [Click for Video]

This weekend's series could prove to be a defensive battle. [Grand Forks Herald]

Bemidji State players talk about Frozen Four rematch with Miami in Holiday Classic. [Bemidji Pioneer]

Sweep carries Beavers to No. 6 in national polls. [Bemidji Pioneer]

When talking about Miami University this story has to be mentioned. Ice hockey on brink of dynasty. [The Miami Student]

Facing 2 of nation's top D's, Miami hockey going for goals. [The Oxford Press]

Here is what former Fighting Sioux hockey player Hunter Bishop had to say about playing UND. [ohiostatebuckeyes.com]

Here is the link to the OSU Buckeyes media release for the Subway Holiday Classic. [click here] In reading their media guide OSU is averaging an unimpressive 1688 in attendance at home.

Subway Holiday Classic Preview [illusions of grandeur]