| USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rk. | School (1st place) | Record | Pts. | PR | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Minnesota (31) | 4-0-0 | 972 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Notre Dame (11) | 4-0-0 | 928 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Miami (5) | 3-1-0 | 874 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Michigan | 3-0-1 | 844 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. | Boston College | 2-1-0 | 769 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 6. | North Dakota | 2-1-1 | 720 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 7. | Yale (3) | 0-0-0 | 676 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 8. | Providence | 3-0-0 | 668 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 9. | Quinnipiac | 3-1-0 | 536 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 10. | St. Cloud State | 1-0-1 | 516 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 11. | Wisconsin | 2-2-0 | 509 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 12. | Rensselaer | 3-1-0 | 412 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 13. | Boston University | 3-1-0 | 346 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 14. | New Hampshire | 1-2-1 | 338 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 15. | Lake Superior State | 4-0-0 | 237 | NR | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 16. | Minnesota State | 2-2-0 | 212 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 17. | Denver | 2-2-0 | 187 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 18. | Massachusetts-Lowell | 1-3-0 | 186 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 19. | Cornell | 0-0-0 | 113 | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 20. | Northeastern | 4-0-0 | 99 | NR | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Others receiving votes: Minnesota Duluth 79, St. Lawrence 61, Alaska Anchorage 50, Clarkson 50, Union 27, Colorado College 16, Ferris State 16, Harvard 11, Air Force 10, Alaska 10, Bowling Green 10, Western Michigan 8, Ohio State 5, Niagara 3, Canisius 1, Dartmouth 1. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Poll | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rk. | School (1st place) | Record | Pts. | PR | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Minnesota (25) | 4-0-0 | 495 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Notre Dame (5) | 4-0-0 | 439 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Miami (1) | 3-1-0 | 421 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Michigan | 3-0-1 | 402 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. | Boston College | 2-1-0 | 370 | t6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 6. | Yale (3) | 0-0-0 | 311 | t6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 7. | North Dakota | 2-1-1 | 302 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 8. | Providence | 3-0-0 | 280 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 9. | Quinnipiac | 3-1-0 | 231 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 10. | St. Cloud State | 1-0-1 | 171 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 11. | Wisconsin | 2-2-0 | 166 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 12. | Rensselaer | 3-1-0 | 128 | NR | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 13. | New Hampshire | 1-2-1 | 99 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 14. | Boston University | 3-1-0 | 85 | NR | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 15. | Lake Superior State | 4-0-0 | 65 | NR | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Others receiving votes: Denver 27, Massachusetts-Lowell 26, Minnesota State 15, Northeastern 14, Cornell 10, Minnesota Duluth 6, Brown 4, Colorado College 4, Air Force 3, Clarkson 3, Alaska 2, Ferris State 1. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Monday, October 21, 2013
Poll Monday, UND 6/7
Sunday, October 20, 2013
NHL hockey: Michael Grabner hit on Nathan Gerbe
There could be another suspension coming, very shortly. New York Islanders forward Michael Grabner has a hearing on Monday with the department of player safety for this hit on Carolina Panthers forward Nathan Gerbe. My question, at what point to the players start realizing that you can not make these types of hits anymore. I think this is a violation of the NHL's Rule 48. In my opinion, this is an illegal check to the head. What do you think?
For Whom The Shanny-Phone Tolls: Grabner Faces #NHL Discipline for Hit on Gerbe. #Isles #Canes http://t.co/vKhHpiQqng
— Dominik & LHHFriends (@LHHockey) October 21, 2013
WCHA Women's scoring race
If you look at the WCHA Women's points race, you will see six of UND women in the top 20.
College Hockey Sunday Evening Links
For those keeping track
at home, there were two NCHC series this weekend, and both of these series
ended in a series split. I believe it’s a preview of things to come. This
league is going to be a head knocker, and there will be no easy wins in the
NCHC. Every game is going to be a war. A team can’t take a night off and expect
to win the league championship. I know it sounds cliché, but it’s the truth.
Tigers pay tribute to late @ColoradoCollege hockey teammate Scott Winkler http://t.co/GHiZiZ4vpE #cctigers @TheNCHC
— The Gazette (@csgazette) October 20, 2013
NCHC Weekend Recap - http://t.co/tInSHckap8 #NCHChockey
— Matt Christians (@Matt_Christians) October 20, 2013
For all those asking there will not be a BMT season 6. After 4.5 great seasons we have decided to retire the show. #BMTtalk
— Brad Miller Time (@BMTUND) October 21, 2013
No. 1 Miami bounces back to get series split against UND http://t.co/AOqyO5Rj44
— Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) October 20, 2013
Postgame comments from Stephane Pattyn, Colten St. Clair and ... http://t.co/jcVDP2ostF
— North Dakota MHockey (@UNDMHockey) October 20, 2013
Saturday, October 19, 2013
(Video) Miami University: Blake Coleman 5-Minute Checking from Behind Penalty
For the most part, I thought the officiating in this weekends series between Miami and North Dakota was pretty good. However, this is a bad call, there's no way around it. Okay, I know what the league is trying to do, they're trying to protect the players on the ice, but I don't think that this is worthy of a five-minute major penalty. Thoughts?
NCHC Hockey: North Dakota versus Miami goals (Video)
Last night, the University of North Dakota won the first ever NCHC game against Miami University. Here's the video of the goals scored by UND and Miami.
Programming Note: When the games are on the CBSSN, NBCSN, Root Sports or NESN I will put videos up. As I mentioned before, I don't have *Midco Sports Network. So far this season, I will be able to put up highlight videos for 9 games we will see if anything changes in the future.
Here's the box score form last night's game.
*To my pathetic, moronic, stalker take a minute to inform yourself there is a Midco Sports Network.
UND Hockey: Saturday Afternoon links
Here's a few things that you might be interested in before tonight's game.
UND goalie Zane Gothberg is smoking hot dating back to last season.
No TV tonight. Webcast is available to UND Insider subscribers. Stream is also available as bonus game for our iPhone, Android app users.
— North Dakota MHockey (@UNDMHockey) October 19, 2013
Fans, we will have the @UNDMHockey game streaming live against #1 Miami tonight!!! #GetOutTheBrooms #GoUND
— Ground Round-GF ND (@GFGroundRound) October 19, 2013
@vobenomics Opponents that use the same web provider as we do (NeuLion) will typically share those games with us.
— North Dakota MHockey (@UNDMHockey) October 19, 2013
Minnesota Wild are snake bitten http://t.co/ey8byc50f0
— Hockey Wilderness (@hockeywildernes) October 19, 2013
UND goalie Zane Gothberg is smoking hot dating back to last season.
In his last 13 appearances dating back to Feb. 1, Zane Gothberg has lost just once and owns a 1.88 GAA and .940 SV% during that stretch.
— North Dakota MHockey (@UNDMHockey) October 19, 2013
And people think attendance is bad at UND football games... pic.twitter.com/fl1ySgkUjD
— Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) October 19, 2013
Friday, October 18, 2013
Maxim Lapierre Suspended For Five Games
In my opinion, this suspension isn't long enough. I would have liked to have seen Maxim Lapierre get a longer suspension. When are the players going to learn, you can't make these hits? Someone is going to get killed on the ice.
Winnipeg Jets’ Jacob Trouba stretchered off after missed check
Dangerous moment for Winnipeg Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba as he missed a check and was carried off of the ice on a stretcher. As you can see by the video, Trouba attempted to check St. Louis Blues defenseman Jordan Leopold and went face-first into the boards.
Jacob Trouba off on a stretcher in Winnipeg after missing a check, going face-first into the boards - pic.twitter.com/4VLrCythtI
— Sean Leahy (@Sean_Leahy) October 19, 2013
Trouba was alert and gave the fans a thumbs up as he was being wheeled out on the stretcher.
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) October 19, 2013
UND versus Miami game one
North Dakota Forward Lines
21 Brendan O’Donnell–16 Mark MacMillan–15 Michael Parks
10 Adam Tambellini–9 Drake Caggiula–19 Rocco Grimaldi
29 Bryn Chyzyk–27 Luke Johnson–7 Wade Murphy
13 Connor Gaarder–28 Stephane Pattyn–17 Colten St. Clair
UND Dense Pairings
18 Dillon
Simpson–24 Jordan Schmaltz
5 Nick Mattson–6 Paul LaDue
20 Gage Ausmus–2 Troy Stecher
5 Nick Mattson–6 Paul LaDue
20 Gage Ausmus–2 Troy Stecher
UND Goalies
31 Zane Gothberg
33 Clarke Saunders
31 Zane Gothberg
33 Clarke Saunders
Miami’s RedHawk Forward Lines
19 Max Cook–7 Austin Czarnik–11 Riley Barber
95 Anthony Louis–9 Sean Kuraly–10 Alex Wideman
14 Cody Murphy–25 Blake Coleman–20 Jimmy Mullin
22 Kevin Morris–26 Justin Greenberg–12 Alex Gacek
95 Anthony Louis–9 Sean Kuraly–10 Alex Wideman
14 Cody Murphy–25 Blake Coleman–20 Jimmy Mullin
22 Kevin Morris–26 Justin Greenberg–12 Alex Gacek
Miami Defense Pairing
5 Chris Joyaux–8 Matthew Caito
6 Michael Mooney–2 Taylor Richart
55 Trevor Hamilton–28 Ben Paulides
55 Trevor Hamilton–28 Ben Paulides
Miami Goalies
1 Jay Williams
35 Ryan McKay
35 Ryan McKay
Cody McLeod has in person hearing for hit on Niklas Kronwall
#Avalanche Cody McLeod has earned an in-person hearing with the #NHL for his hit on #Redwings Nik Kronwall. Date TBD.
— Nick Kypreos (@RealKyper) October 18, 2013
Here's the good news, Colorado Avalanche forward Cody McLeod is set to have the book thrown at him. The Colorado Avalanche forward has in person hearing for hit with the NHL Department of Player Safety, for his dirty, bush league, unnecessary hit on Red Wings Defenseman Niklas Kronwall. Logic is, with an in person hearing, he's going to get a least a 5-game suspension. If I was McLeod, I would be a bit worried. Buffalo Sabres "Rat" Patrick Kaleta was given a 10-game suspension after an in person hearing for his dirty hit on Jack Johnson. Of course, he's going to appeal that suspension.
NHL.COM -- Avalanche left wing Cody McLeod will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety for a boarding incident during Thursday's game against the Detroit Red Wings at Pepsi Center.
McLeod was offered the opportunity for an in-person hearing as required by provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for any suspension that can exceed five games.
At 2:13 of the first period, McLeod was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct for boarding Detroit's Niklas Kronwall. Kronwall remained down and was taken from the ice on a stretcher. He did not return. After the game, the Red Wings announced Kronwall sustained a concussion and cuts to his right ear.
The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: boarding. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.
Detroit won the game, 4-2.
UND Hockey: The Weekend Ahead (10/18-10/19)
This weekend, the University of North Dakota travels to Oxford, Ohio to take on the NCHC foe Miami University RedHawks in the inaugural weekend of NCHC hockey. The top-ranked Miami entertains UND in a two-game conference matchup at Googin Ice Center (Steve Cady Rink).
Matchup: UND (1-0-1, 0-0-0 NCHC) vs. Miami (2-0-0, 0-0-0 NCHC)
Date: October 18-19, 2013.
Time: 6:07 p.m. Friday / Saturday 6:07 p.m. Central.
Radio: UND 96.1 (KQHT-FM) – The Fox.
Webcast: undsports.com and Miami University on Saturday.
TV: Midco Sports Net (HD channel 622, SD channels 27 & 322), 221 DirecTV, 158 HD Dish Network (Friday).
Series History: All-time: UND leads the series against the RedHawks 2-0-1. UND is 0-0-1 against the RedHawks in Grand Forks, ND. UND is 2-0-0 against the RedHawks at neutral sites.
Fun Stat: Miami University has been red hot at home, losing just three its last 29 home games. The University of North Dakota has lost just four of its last 31 home games.
Players to watch:
North Dakota: Forwards: Rocco Grimaldi (2g-3a—5pts), Drake Caggiula (2g-2a—4pts), Mark MacMillan (1g-1a—2pts). Defense: Nick Mattson (0g-1a—1pts), Jordan Schmaltz (0g-1a—1pts), Dillon Simpson (0g-a—0pts). Goaltenders: Clarke Saunders 0-0-0, GAA 7.22 and .824 save percentage, Zane Gothberg 1-0-1, 1.21 GAA and .955 save percentage.
Miami Forwards: Riley Barber (4g-3a—7pts), Austin Czarnik (2g-3a—5pts) Sean Kuraly (1g-3a—4pts). Defense: Trevor Hamilton (0g-3a—3pts), Ben Paulides (1g-1a—2pts), Mathew Caito (0g-2a—2pts). Goaltender: Jay Williams 1-0-0, 2.01 GAA, .929 save percentage, Ryan McKay 1-0-0, 3.00 GAA, .927 save percentage.
Both of those quotes about @UNDMHockey came from this preview piece by @DStarmanHockey: http://t.co/t9SagNHOVb
— North Dakota MHockey (@UNDMHockey) October 18, 2013
Big matchup this weekend: @goon48 and I jointly preview first-ever @TheNCHC game btwn @MiamiOH_Hockey & @UNDMHockey http://t.co/saP7XiwYCk
— Douglas Cutler (@DougCutlerTHW) October 17, 2013
NCHC Kicks off the league play
This weekend, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference finally kicks off play.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Blues Rat Maxim Lapierre suspended indefinitely for dirty hit on Dan Boyle
I am imploring the head of player safety Brendan Shanahan; please throw the book at this Rat, Blues forward Maxim Lapierre for dirty, bush league hit on Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle. Enough is enough. The good news is, Lapierre has an in person hearing with the department of player safety, which means the NHL is probably going to throw the book at him.
Sharks forward Joe Pavelski was less than impress with Lapierre and had this to say after the game. “Things like that happen, especially when idiots are idiots,” Joe Pavelski said. “Dan's a world-class defenseman, there's straight numbers [from behind]. There's guys in this league that will target that. It doesn't matter. They just go. It sucks.”
From past history, Boyle's a star and Lapierre is not. I am predicting a five-game suspension. I would love to see more.
Cody McLeod's inexcusable hit on Niklas Kronwall
There's no excuse for this duty, senseless, hit by the Colorado Avalanche hack Cody McLeod. This hit should garner McLeod at least five games, there is no way that you can defend this hit. If you watch the video you will see that McLeod targets the head of Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall, with his elbow, knocking him out and sending him off the ice on a stretcher.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Edit: Weekend ahead against Miami
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| Miami University (Ohio) logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
This weekend, the University of North Dakota plays Miami
University in the first ever National Collegiate Hockey Conference game between
the two teams on October 18-19, 2013 in Oxford, Ohio. All-time, UND is 2-0-1
against the Miami RedHawks, but the two teams haven’t played on the ice since November
11-28-2009, when UND and Miami skated to a wild 5-5 finish at the Ralph
Engelstad Arena.
Recently, UND head coach Dave Hakstol talked about the
upcoming series with the Miami RedHawks. There’s a building excitement
surrounding the new league and the match-up with the RedHawks.
“We will be starting off the NCHC in mid-October,” Hakstol said. “Out in Miami, that should be a
heck of series. We’ll generate an instant rivalry (with them), in my opinion.
So, Miami is currently an unknown to the UND hockey team
and their fans. Nobody on the 2013-14 UND hockey team, except senior goalie Clarke Saunders, has played against
the Miami RedHawks.
This should be a good matchup, Miami and UND were picked
to finished first and second in the NCHC Media Poll. According to UND head
coach Dave Hakstol, UND is a balanced team, and this is one of the more
balanced teams that UND has had in his 10 years as head coach.
“We got tremendous balance within our
team’” Hakstol said. “That’s the one thing that we know, we don’t know a lot of
specifics, but we do know that we have a tremendous amount of balance on our
hockey team.”
UND Top Line
UND Top Defense Pairing
Dillon Simpson (0g-0a—0pts) and Jordan Schmaltz (0g-1a—1pts)
UND Top Goalie
Zane Gothberg 1-0-1, 1.21 GAA, .0955 save percentage.
Prediction on the weekend
I predict that this series will end in a split. That’s my
best guess. But, any result other than that won’t surprise me either.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
(Video) Canada-USA women's hockey fight
In case you haven't seen it, here's a good ole fashion line brawl with the team USA and Canada women. You might notice a few familiar names. Oh yeah! Canada won the game 3-2.
UND Hockey: Ryan Gropp backs out of his commitment to UND.
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| Western Hockey League (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
PENTICTON, BC – The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club announced Tuesday that forward Ryan Gropp (96) has left the team for the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League (WHL).
President, General Manager and Head Coach Fred Harbinson’s statement:
“Ryan’s mindset last summer when he committed to UND (University of North Dakota) and decided to return to Penticton, was that he would enter the NCAA as a true freshman which coincides with his draft year.
Unfortunately Ryan did not get off to the start everyone expected this season, hence possibly affecting his long term goals. After a few discussions with Ryan and his family, we came to the conclusion it would be best for Ryan to change directions and move on to the WHL.
Ryan was a great teammate during his time in Penticton, and our organization wishes him nothing but the best in his future hockey endeavors.”
Monday, October 14, 2013
Jason Chimera boards Justin Schultz
Ouch! Not a good hit, actually, this is a very dangerous hit by Washington Capitals forward Jason Chimera on former Wisconsin Badger and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Justin Schultz. I would call this a push check. Chimera only received a two-minutes penalty for his efforts. Schultz appeared to be okay.
Boston Bruins: Milan Lucic scores the 100th goal of his career
Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic scored the 100th goal of his NHL career. Lucic has been in the NHL for six seasons and has scored (100g-144a—244pts) in a 410 games. Lucic is also having a good start to the 2013-14 season scoring (3g-2a—5pts).
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