.@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.
.@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
According to legendary coach Dean Blais, @UNO_Hockey isn't there yet. But he thinks the @omavs can be soon. http://t.co/Z7LEmuJ8zO
— Tony Boone (@BooneOWH) October 5, 2014
Tony Boone, Omaha.com -- NO, entering its 18th season, still needs to establish itself as a program relevant on the national level, Blais said. Becoming a perennial NCAA tourney team is an important part of that.
The coach recalled his days at North Dakota, where he was the head coach from 1994 to 2004, when he could drive to Winnipeg, then fly to British Columbia or Saskatchewan and have immediate credibility when he visited a recruit because his program had name recognition.
“Everyone knows about North Dakota. They have that tradition,” he said. “We have to build that tradition. We have to be known as a team that’s going to be there at the end of the year. We’ll get there.”
Omaha has a recruiting advantage, Blais said, by being located within driving distance of a number of teams from the United States Hockey League, the top junior league in America. But he expects the biggest boost to come when the new on-campus arena at UNO opens next October.
Players, for the first time in the program’s history, will be able to go to practices or games without driving across the city. And they’ll have their own space they don’t have to share with another team.
SNYRangersblogspot.com --On what is next, “we will see soon, Niagra has my rights and it will come down to what the Rangers want me to do.”
Who did you root for growing up, “I didn’t have one but during the Cup I was rooting for the Rangers so this is an awesome feeling.”
From the Rangers: “With the first of the two fourth round selections, New York drafted defenseman Ryan Mantha. The Clarkson, Michigan native split this past season between the Sioux City Musketeers and the Indiana Ice of the United States Hockey League (USHL), registering a total of three goals and 12 assists for 15 points, along with 71 penalty minutes and a plus-11 rating in 53 games. Mantha added three assists in 10 playoff games with Indiana.”
VIDEO: Going one-on-one with #NYR 4th rounder Ryan Mantha today: http://t.co/XftgobtzTW #NYRDraft @SAPsports pic.twitter.com/iIUPuk03AQ
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) June 28, 2014
Nate Sager, Buzzing the Net -- (Ryan) Mantha's next port of call could be contingent on which NHL organization takes a chance on him at the NHL draft this weekend in Philadelphia. The big defender is uncommitted to a NCAA school for this season. The Muskegon Lumberjacks have his USHL rights, while the Ontario Hockey League's Niagara IceDogs recently traded two priority selection picks for his rights."If you don't believe me, all you have to do is watch some of the great UND hockey players currently playing in the NHL. The last three Stanley Cups have a former UND hockey players' name on it. After watching what happened with Adam Tambellini last season, I would walk away from anyone that isn't 100 percent all in. Playing time at the University of North Dakota is earned. I have watched enough practices to know that.
"North Dakota has eight D returning," Mantha says. "I don't want to sit, I want to continue to develop. I'm keeping my options open right now. They haven't told me to go back. That's something I have to decide over the summer.
"I think they're going to decide," he says of a NHL franchise having influence on the decision of where to play as an 18-year-old. "Some teams say they won't but I think if someone has input on what is best for me, I'll really consider it."
D-Man Ryan Mantha is up next - will he play in the @USHL next year on his way to @UNDMHockey or detour to @OHLHockey? I asked, he answered.
— Guy Flaming (@TPS_Guy) June 21, 2014
@fishfan51 he said. As of now still USHL/North Dakota but will talk to the team that drafts him.
— Guy Flaming (@TPS_Guy) June 22, 2014
Considering what the #IceDogs had to give up, I don't think they are anticipating reporting issues. #OHL
— OHLInsiders (@OHLinsiders) June 2, 2014
Considering he was a 5th Round Pick by Soo in '12 - The #Greyhounds received an outstanding return. #OHL
— OHLInsiders (@OHLinsiders) June 2, 2014
Ryan Mantha stands 6'5 and weighs in at a solid 225lbs. 9 Points (2G 7A), 20PIM, +11 in 24 games with the Indiana Ice of the USHL #OHL
— OHLInsiders (@OHLinsiders) June 2, 2014
TRADE: Niagara #IceDogs Acquire rights to Ryan Mantha from the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in exchange for a 2nd ('15-PLY), 5 ('17-Cond.)
— OHLInsiders (@OHLinsiders) June 2, 2014
Def Ryan Mantha (Indiana Ice in @USHL) said whichever team drafts him will determine his fate: Either the UofNorth Dakota or Sault St. Marie
— Mike Morreale (@mikemorrealeNHL) May 27, 2014
Official press Release--- The University of North Dakota Athletics Department and its men's hockey program is saddened by the passing of former UND hockey player Chad Johnson.
Johnson, a native of Grand Forks, lettered at UND from 1990-91 to 1992-93, appearing in 95 games for the Fighting Sioux.
"The UND hockey family has lost a great member," said UND head coach Dave Hakstol, who was a collegiate teammate of Johnson's. "Chad had such a positive impact on everyone who knew him, including myself, his UND teammates, and the hundreds of kids who loved playing for him.
"We are all better for knowing him and we will miss his quick wit and genuine friendship. We will have Chad and his family in our thoughts and prayers."
After his collegiate playing career, Johnson played professionally for three seasons before embarking upon a coaching career in the United States Hockey League.
Johnson's brother, Steve, also played at UND from 1984-88 and his nephews, Luke Johnson and Paul LaDue, are both freshmen on this year's hockey team.
UND Athletics would like to extended its deepest sympathies to Johnson's family and friends.
Sad news out of Fargo yesterday Chad Johnson has died. He just resigned as head coach of the Lincoln Stars of the... http://t.co/g8p0LS38XX
— Mnhockeyconnection (@MNHOCKEYU) November 19, 2013
The Lumberjacks would like to send their thoughts & prayers out to the friends & family of former Lincoln Stars H/C Chad Johnson #USHLFamily
— Muskegon Lumberjacks (@MuskegonJacks) November 19, 2013
Former Lincoln Stars coach found dead in Fargo: Fargo police say 34-year-old Chad Johnson was found dead Monday... http://t.co/5jyefOEeET
— Lincoln NE Daily (@lincolnnedaily) November 19, 2013
Former Stars Head Coach Chad Johnson found dead in Fargo: Very sad news to report today.Former Lincoln Stars a... http://t.co/tpJ3PwwEIL
— Lincoln Stars Blog (@blackblueblog) November 19, 2013
The United States Hockey League has suspended Saturday night's Dubuque Fighting Saints and Cedar Rapids RoughRiders game following an injury to Dubuque defenseman Dylan Chanter. The RoughRiders held a 2-0 lead over the Fighting Saints when the injury occurred midway through the second period at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena.
Chanter was injured when he fell to the ice following a fight. He was attended to by trainers and medical staff on site, and was transported to a local hospital shortly following. Chanter was conscious following the injury and when he was removed from the arena.
The Fighting Saints will provide an update on Chanter when one becomes available. Additional information about the resumption of Saturday night's game will come at a later date.
The United States Hockey League announced that the game between the Dubuque Fighting Saints and Cedar Rapids RoughRiders on Saturday, October 12th has been suspended. Dubuque Fighting Saints defenseman Dylan Chanter was injured after falling to the ice at the 11:58 mark of the second period during the game, played at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
He was immediately attended to at the arena by medical personnel before being transported to a local hospital for further care. While all parties are awaiting further information, Chanter was conscious as he was transported from the arena.
The Office of the Commissioner and general management of both the Fighting Saints and the RoughRiders concurred that it was in the best interest of the players not to continue the contest.
Further details as to the player’s condition, as well as a rescheduling of the game, will be issued by the Commissioner's Office as soon as they are available.
Wanted to let everyone know I'm awake and okay. Thank you so much for all your thoughts prayers. Nothing compares to the hockey community.
— Dylan Chanter (@dylanchanter) October 13, 2013
Feb 9 Battle on Ice Opener - Omaha Lancers won. (Photo: Dan Levitt) |
Zane Gothberg leading UND out of the "chute" |
Dayn Belfour in action |
He's GREAT on the PP and not shabby behind the mic.@omahalancers D-Man @puckertoolman shares his thoughts on the TPG! bit.ly/YgbFZw
— USHL (@USHL) January 29, 2013
Scott Montesano, Des Moines Buccaneers --- The Des Moines Buccaneers are proud to announce the franchise’s newest inductees into the team’s Hall of Fame as selected by a volunteer committee of fans.
Former head coach Scott Owens will join players Peter Fregoe, Trevor Lewis, Scott Purpur, and Peter Sejna in the team’s Hall of Fame during a special ceremony held during Hall of Fame Reunion weekend March 8-9 at Buccaneer Arena.
The 2013 Class is the team’s first since the Hall of Fame was brought back from a long dormancy this last summer.
Scott Purpur – A standout player in 1983-1984, he scored 51 goals and had 60 assists for 111 points in 48 games. Purpur was named to the All-USHL First Team following the season and went onto play college hockey at Northern Michigan.
With the 181st pick in the sixth round the Kings selected defenseman Paul Ladue. Ladue, who will turn 20 on Sept. 6, played the 2011-12 season with the Lincoln Stars of the USHL, recording 34 points (9-25=34), 27 penalty minutes and a plus-36 rating in 56 games. The 6-1, 186-pound native of Bemidji, Minn. led all USHL defensemen in plus-minus (second overall), while ranking tied for sixth among league defensemen in points.