The Penrose Trophy Makes an Appearance at the Ralph.

The Penrose Trophy (2/14/2014)

Hey there, Penny! #NCHC #PenroseCup Cc: @TheNCHC #beauty http://t.co/4FJbpSXhOk
— Jackie (@JDeMolee) February 15, 2014

Tonight at @TheREA @UNDMHockey Fans gawk at the #PenroseCup, the reg season trophy for @TheNCHC on it's tour of conf pic.twitter.com/53PBH6nPDO
— Kyle Doperalski (@Kyle_Doperalski) February 15, 2014

@TheNCHC That #PenroseCup is much larger than I thought pic.twitter.com/DSWumkCDYR
— Trent Homard (@siouxpanther) February 15, 2014

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UND vs. Miami game one

UND Forward Lines

28 Stephane Pattyn (A)–19 Rocco Grimaldi–27 Luke Johnson

9 Drake Caggiula–16 Mark MacMillan–15 Michael Parks (A)
21 Brendan O’Donnell–13 Connor Gaarder–11 Derek Rodwell

20 Gage Ausmus – 29 Bryn Chyzyk–17 Colten St. Clair

UND Defense Pairings

18 Dillon Simpson ©–24 Jordan Schmaltz
5 Nick Mattson–6 Paul LaDue

4 Keaton Thompson – 2 Troy Stecher

UND Goalies

33 Clarke Saunders

31 Zane Gothberg

Scratches: 7 Wade Murphy 22 Andrew Panzarella, 25 – Mitch MacMillan, 26 - Coltyn Sanderson, 30 Matt Hrynkiw.

Miami University RedHawks Forward Lines

95 Anthony Louis – 7 Austin Czarnik © - 11 Riley Barber

10 Alex Wideman – 9 Sean Kuraly – 12 Alex Gacek

14 Cody Murphy – 26 Justin Greenberg – 19 Max Cook (A)

18 John Doherty – 22 Kevin Morris – 15 Bryon Paulazzo (A)

Miami RedHawks Defense Pairings

8 Matthew Caito – 5 Chris Joyaux

4 Matt Joyaux – 28 Paulides

2 Taylor Richart – 55 Trevor Hamilton

Miami RedHawk Goalies

1 Jay Williams

35 Ryan McKay 

Zane Gothberg dressing but not starting tonight. Pattyn up with Grimaldi and Johnson. Ausmus playing LW on fourth line.
— Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) February 14, 2014

@4EverSioux1 @DStarmanHockey Ralph is UNREAL. Better than most NHL Arenas. The attention to detail here is 2nd to none!
— Shireen Starman (@ShireenRinkside) February 15, 2014

Reminder: There will be no video webcast tonight on UND Insider. The game is available via CBS Sports Network.
— North Dakota MHockey (@UNDMHockey) February 14, 2014

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USA Hockey: The best hockey team you've never seen

Dave Hogg, FOX Sports Detroit wrote this article and I thought it was worth a look. Good stuff here. Some things to think about as USA Hockey plays in the 2014 Sochi Olympics games.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- "The U.S. is a powerhouse now, and you can see the envy in the programs from other countries," U-17 coach Don Granato said. "There's a fear factor for them -- it is scary to see the accelerated pace that hockey has developed in the United States."

Although the kids spend only two seasons in Ann Arbor, their impact on American hockey spreads far beyond youth tournaments. Seven NDTP graduates were on the U.S. team that won a silver medal in the 2010 Winter Olympics, and there are nine currently playing in Sochi: goalie Jimmy Howard (Red Wings); defensemen Justin Faulk (Hurricanes), Cam Fowler (Ducks), Kevin Shattenkirk (Blues) and Ryan Suter (Wild); and forwards Patrick Kane (Blackhawks), Ryan Kesler (Canucks), Phil Kessel (Maple Leafs) and James van Riemsdyk (Maple Leafs).

Those currently in the program aren't getting to watch much of the Olympics. They're sleeping while the Games are taking place, getting ready for their dual lives as hockey players and full-time students at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School. But they're keeping track of what's happening.

"Once you play with 'USA' on your chest, it means even more to watch the Olympic team," U-18 forward Dylan Larkin said. "That team is where every American hockey player wants to be."

The program has succeeded at so many levels -- almost every player goes on to a college career and more than 130 have ended up in the NHL -- that it's hard to believe how hard Jeff Jackson had to fight to create it. In 1996, Jackson, who made a name in hockey with two NCAA titles at Lake Superior State, was interviewing for a position as USA Hockey's national coach. When he returned for his second interview, he came with a plan that would change men's hockey in the United States.

Through These Doors 310 Educated Guess

Another great job by the Through These Doors crew.

UND Women's Hockey's impact on the Sochi Games

Yesterday, I sat down with UND Women's coach yesterday and he has some interesting things to say. Lets just say, the coach is excited for the stretch run when his Olympic players return from Sochi... Also very proud of his current and former players that are participating in the Olympics. This weekend, the UND women play the MSU-M Mavericks in their final home series at the Ralph this season.

Women's Olympic Hockey: Missing You http://t.co/qGQakXKBZS
— Hockey Wilderness (@hockeywildernes) February 13, 2014

UND Women’s Hockey: Making an Impact on the 2014 Sochi Games - http://t.co/0vA1jrDjLq #hockey #THW pic.twitter.com/yBqPMQHq5n
— The Hockey Writers (@TheHockeyWriter) February 13, 2014

UND Hockey: Game time change for Friday's game against Miami

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – A reminder to University of North Dakota fans that Friday night’s men’s hockey game against Miami University will begin at 7:38 p.m. Central due to the CBS Sports Network broadcast of the game.

The game tickets for Friday night, which were printed prior to the 2013-14 television scheduled being released, incorrectly indicate a 7 p.m. start time.

Saturday’s game will begin at 7:07 p.m. Central.

UND enters the weekend three points out of first place in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference with four weeks remaining in the regular season.

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2014 Sochi games - Twitter

Here are a few things that caught my eye today...

2014 Winter Olympics. Ice hockey. Women. Canada vs. USA pic.twitter.com/SsuViQjilW
— RIA Photos (@riaphotos_en) February 13, 2014

Men's team lines are posted #DawnsEarlyLight pic.twitter.com/h60YSBV1KM
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) February 13, 2014

Wow, play was well offside. pic.twitter.com/4epaz7dSpj
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) February 13, 2014

Awwww, man. That's just mean RT @NBCSports: .@nbcolympics #PicsWithZdeno pic.twitter.com/xSWUv5g9AO
— Justin Aucoin (@JustinDOY) February 13, 2014

The roof of the stadium in Sochi shows the teams playing and the score! Unreal! pic.twitter.com/CyXJIWfUpK
— Goalie Ways (@GoalieWays) February 12, 2014

Weekend Match-Ups (by Donn)

I would like to wish a Happy Valentine’s Day to every one of the Goon’s World Fans reading this weekend’s article.  With another full weekend of NCHC games will any team be showing any love for their opponent?  I don’t think so! 

NCHC STANDINGS 2013-2014

Team………………………W-L-T-SW………Points

St. Cloud St……………….9-4-3-0…………...30
Minnesota-Duluth…………8-6-2-2……….….28
North Dakota………………9-7-0-0……….….27
Nebraska-Omaha…………8-6-2-1…………..27
Western Michigan………..8-7-1-1…………...26
Denver…………………..…7-6-3-2……………26
Miami………………………4-11-1-1….…….…14
Colorado College……….. 3-9-4-1…….….…..14

NCHC Games

Western Michigan @ Colorado College

Last weekend the Broncos swept the RedHawks (5-2, 3-2) in Oxford and the Tigers tied and lost to the Bulldogs (2-2SOL, 2-1L) in Duluth.

The Broncos have been hot in 2014 and the Tigers are not, need I say more?  Okay, I’ll add a little more, WMU schedule this year, 2014, has them already beating the RedHawks four times, so that helps.  The Broncos need another sweep this weekend, since their schedule gets tougher, UNO, DU, and UND to end the season.  Speaking of ending the season, I bet the Tigers wish this season was already behind them.  BRONCOS SWEEP

#13 Minnesota-Duluth @ #8 SCSU
Last weekend the Bulldogs swept the Tigers (2-2SOW, 2-1W) in Duluth and the Huskies split with the Pioneers (2-2SOL, 4-2W) in St. Cloud.

This is the series of the weekend, in my opinion, since it the battle for the top spot in the league.  If SCSU can sweep at the NHC, they will have good gap over the Bulldogs with three weeks to go.  And the Huskies have a schedule advantage down the stretch.  They play Miami, UND, and CC to end the season, and two of those teams are less than good.  The Bulldogs need to pull some points out of the Huskies if they want a shot at the first NCHC title.  Back in early December the Huskies swept the Bulldogs in Duluth; don’t see why they can’t do it again.  HUSKIES SWEEP

#23 Denver @ Nebraska-Omaha

Last weekend the Pioneers split with the Huskies (2-2SOW, 4-2L) in St. Cloud and the Mavericks split with NoDak (4-2L, 6-3W) in Grand Forks. 

The Mavericks have split their last two series and appear to be heading in the right direction, late in the season.  The Pioneers have split their last few series too, and depending on how you want to figure they have been splitting everything the last two months.  Being only separated by a point in the standings and both teams are doing fine as of late, I don’t see a sweep in this series.  SPLIT

Miami @ #18 North Dakota

Last weekend the RedHawks were swept by the Broncos (5-2, 3-2) in Oxford and NoDak split with the Mavericks (4-2W, 6-3L) in Grand Forks. 

NoDak has split its last two series with teams that are right next to them in the standings.  And now the struggling RedHawks come to Grand Forks this weekend.  NoDak needs points this weekend to keep its place in the standings.  Their schedule gets tough after this weekend, they go on the road to UMD and SCSU, and host WMU to end the season.  NODAK SWEEP

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US Women's Hockey: Visual Evidence that the puck was not in the net

This is where the puck was when the whistle blew. pic.twitter.com/L55TyL8Hj3
— World of Isaac (@WorldofIsaac) February 12, 2014

Here's visual evidence from twitter where the puck was when the whistle had blown. The refs incorrectly ruled that Canada had scored a goal.

(video) 2014 Beanpot Highlights

The Boston College Eagles win the Beanpot yet again. The Eagles are smoking hot right now unbeaten in 15 games (14-0-1), that's the longest in the nation, that's their fifth Beanpot in a row. Also, the Eagles forward Johnny Gaudrea (25g-33a—50pts), is smoking hot right now, and in the last six games has scored (5g-6a—11pts).

How would you like to be a goaltender? The forward line of (1) Johnny Gaudreau (25g-33a—58pts) – (4) Bill Arnold (11g-31a—42pts) – (2) Kevin Hayes (21g-27a—48pts) is by far the best line in college hockey right now.

Beer Fridge Cheers Canadian Olympians at Sochi

Canada's Olympic House in #Sochi has a #beer fridge that only opens with Canadian passport. pic.twitter.com/FuvSUA86hJ" @bustedcoverage
— Carter (@SideCG) February 10, 2014

Great news if your Canadian, eh?

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Erik Johnson suspended two games by the NHL

Former Gopher and current Colorado Avalanche Eric Johnson has been suspended two games by the NHL for his dirty slash on New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen. Personally, I think it should be longer.

NEW YORK - Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson has been suspended for two games, without pay, for slashing New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen during NHL Game No. 878 in New York on Saturday, Feb. 8, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred at 12:09 of the third period. Johnson was assessed a minor penalty for slashing. Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and based on his average annual salary, Johnson will forfeit $38,461.54. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

(Video) Former Gopher defenseman Erik Johnson looking at a Shanaban

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Former Golden Gophers and current Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson is facing supplemental discipline for this dirty/brutal slash on Islander New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen. It will be interesting to see what kind of punishment is given to Johnson. (Shanaban)

NHL.COM --- Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson will have a phone hearing Tuesday with the NHL Department of Player Safety for a third-period slash on New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen on Saturday night.

Nielsen was skating for a loose puck in the Avalanche's zone when Johnson slashed him on the wrists with 7:54 left in the third period. Johnson was given a two-minute penalty on the play.

The following grounds for the proposed supplemental discipline are being considered: slashing. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to these infractions accordingly upon further review

Thoughts on the slash? How many games will he be facing?

Team Russia's lines

s/t to RMNB Puck Daddy's Dmitry Chesnokov reported the lines.

Forwards:
Alex Ovechkin – Evgeni Malkin – Alexander Semin
Vladimir Tarasenko – Artem Anisimov – Nikolai Kulemin
Alexander Radulov – Aleksandr Svitov – Ilya Kovalchuk
Alexander Popov – Alexei Tereschenko – Viktor Tikhonov

Defensive pairings:
Anton Belov – Nikita Nikitin
Alexei Emelin – Evgeni Medvedev
Andrei Markov – Slava Voynov
Ilya Nikulin – Fedor Tyutin

UND vs. UMD - Tickets still Available

Get your tickets at umdbulldogs.com... It's worth the trip if you can swing it.

USA Women blitz Switzerland 9-0

It was a very good day for the American women, Monique Lamoureux, Amanda Kessel, Kendall Coyne each scored two goals for team USA.

First period -- 1. USA, Monique Lamoureux (Jocelyne Lamoureux, Meghan Duggan) 9:20; 2. USA, Brianna Decker (Amanda Kessel, Hilary Knight) 10:07; 3. USA, Kessel (Kendall Coyne) 10:15; 4. USA, Knight (Kelli Stack, Julie Chu) 14:23; 5. USA, Kessel (Coyne, Decker) 15:42 (pp)

Second period -- 6. USA, M. Lamoureux (J. Lamoureux, Lee Stecklein) 13:26

Third period -- 7. USA, Coyne (Stack) :49; 8. USA, Coyne (Kessel, Megan Bozek) 3:59; 9. USA, Alex Carpenter (Josephine Pucci) 15:39

Goalie saves -- USA: Molly Schaus 6-2-2 -- 10; SWI: Florence Schelling 12-15-17 -- 44

Good Afternoon, thought I would put up a few pictures that I found on twitter today. Some good stuff out there today. Some hockey humor as well as a few Olympic pictures.

That's so hot. RT @CapitalsHill: The Kessels head to Sochi and you guessed it, here's a combo of the siblings we made pic.twitter.com/Cn7WEjvuJA
— Кевин Янг (@kevinyoung90) February 10, 2014

Doughty, Canada's blue line tops Olympic defensive rankings - http://t.co/BWeyfxcTGp pic.twitter.com/axIKyAprUP
— LA Kings (@LAKings) February 10, 2014

Best one yet! @JocelyneUSA17 @mduggan10 @moniquelam7 #triplets RT @angshult: You score,then I score,then you score! pic.twitter.com/QXuz13A4Ld
— Julie Robenhymer (@JulieRobenhymer) February 10, 2014

Acha refs...@ClubHckyProblms pic.twitter.com/dwKqZRXy7Z
— Kollen Bayko (@kollenbayko) January 25, 2014

Poll Monday, UND 17th

USCHO.com Division I Men's Poll

February 10, 2014

	Team	(First Place Votes)	Record	Points	Last Poll
1	Boston College	(47)	21- 4-3	997	2
2	Minnesota	( 3)	19- 4-5	917	1
3	Union		19- 6-3	889	4
4	Ferris State		20- 6-3	817	5
4	Quinnipiac		20- 5-5	817	3
6	St. Cloud State		15- 6-5	746	6
7	Massachusetts-Lowell		19- 7-3	715	7
8	Wisconsin		16- 8-2	646	12
9	Providence		15- 7-5	618	8
10	Michigan		14- 7-3	509	10
11	Cornell		12- 5-5	493	9
12	Northeastern		16- 9-3	474	11
13	Yale		12- 7-4	344	13
14	Clarkson		17-11-2	267	14
15	Vermont		15- 9-3	262	19
16	Minnesota-Duluth		13- 9-4	254	17
17	North Dakota		14- 9-3	209	16
18	Denver		13- 9-6	201	15
19	Colgate		14-11-3	105	NR
20	Notre Dame		16-12-1	92	18
Others receiving votes: Maine 64, Western Michigan 25, Minnesota State 15, Ohio State 14, Air Force 8, Nebraska-Omaha 1, New Hampshire 1.

Team USA Lines and Defense Pairings?

These are correct. For today at least. RT @SI_sarahkwak: D pairs are:
Fowler-Suter; mcdonagh-Carlson; shattenkirk-Martin; orpik-Faulk (https://twitter.com/SI_sarahkwak/status/432939873473794048)

This appears to be the forward lines and defense pairings in practice so far for the American Team. Love the All-WCHA line of Zach Parise, David Backes and T.J. Oshie.

Sarah Kwak (@SI_sarahkwak) tweeted at 11:21am - 10 Feb 14: USA lines: jvr-pavekski-Kessel; Parise-Backes-oshie; brown-Kesler-Kane; Callahan-stastny-pacioretty ( https://twitter.com/SI_sarahkwak/status/432927352956657664)

Sunday afternoon randomness

Just for comparison sake, I thought I would take a look at a few of the top players in our league as well as a few nationally… I think sometimes we don’t give our opponents enough credit, but there’s some good players in division I college hockey.

In the NCHC, the forwards for SCSU, Miami and UNO are very good. Also, I included SLU because UND played them and split with them. That series actually started UND’s good run. I also put the players national rank next to their name.

While there’s a lot of gloom and doom today, Since UND started the season 4-7-1, UND has 10-2-1 record over the last 13 games. That’s not too bad in my opinion.

Boston College – just because

1 Johnny Gaudreau, B.C. (24g-32a—56pts)
2 Kevin Hayes, B.C. (20g-27a—47pts)
4 Bill Arnold, B.C. (11g-30a—41pts)

SLU, because UND played them

3 Greg Carey, SLU (14g-32a—46pts)
28 Matt Carey, SLU (16g-16a—32pts)
40 Jeremy Wick, (13g-15a—28pts)
51 Justin Baker, SLU (8g-19a—27pts)
51 Gavin Bayreuther, SLU (7g-20a—27pts)

Former league opponent

18 Jean-Paul Lafontaine, MSU-M (18g-18a—36pts)
20 Matt Leitner, MSU-M (9g-24a—33pts)

Next Week’s opponent

6 Riley Barber, MU (17g-19a---36pts)
7 Austin Czarnik, MU (10g-24a—34pts)
- Sean Kuraly, MU (6g-12a—18pts)

SCSU league member

37 Nic Dowd, SCSU (15g-12a—27pts)
37 Jonny Brodzinski SCSU (14g-13a—27pts)
40 David Morley, SCSU (8g-18a—26pts)
60 Kalle Kossila, SCSU (12g-13a—25pts)

UNO Mavericks
16 Josh Archibald, UNO, (21g-11a—32pts)
71 Ryan Walters, UNO (6g-18a—24pts)
71 Dominic Zombo, UNO, (13g-11a—24pts)
98 Brock Montpetit, UNO, (10g-12a—22pts)
98 Jake Guentzel, UNO, (3g-19a—22pts)

One of ours

98 Rocco Grimaldi, UND (10g-12a—22pts)

I am sure all of us are frustrated with the results this past weekend... Saturday night was an utter disappointment to the fans, the coaching staff and the players... I don't think one person in the UND locker room was satisfied with the results of that game... Hate to break it to the Hakstol haters, but Hakstol isn’t going anywhere... I would bet even money on it. Even if the UND doesn't make the playoffs, he's going back behind the bench next season.

First, Hakstol is a proven coach that has one of the best coaching records in the NCAA over the last 10-years. Also, he's got a big contract and it would take a lot of money to buy him out.

Second, UND isn't going to fire him, it’s not going to happen, unless he did something criminal. Do any of us think that's going to happen? I don’t. I think Hak is a good coach and will continue to get the job done.

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Tale of two Clarke Saunders

Coming to Saturday’s game, Clarke Saunders has been rock solid in net, posting a 2-1-0 record, with a 2.03 goals against average and a 933 save percentage. In Friday night’s game against Nebraska-Omaha, Saunders was very good, stopping 31-of-33 shots in route to a 4-2 victory.

What a difference a night makes.

In Saturday’s game against the Mavericks, Saunders gave up six goals on 35 shots (.829). On Saturday nights, Saunders is 0-2-0 with a 4.81 goals against average and a .849 save percentage. That being said, you can’t fault the goalie alone. Defensemen were flat footed and caught out of position all night long.  The power-play was a major factor in Saturday’s poor play.

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Nebraska-Omaha head coach Dean Blais tossed from game

During UNO's 6-3 win against UND, Nebraska-Omaha head coach Dean Blais was tossed from the game by NCHC official Andy Thiessen for not putting a player in the penalty box after his team took an unsportsmanlike penalty.  No one really knows what was said, for the Mavericks to get an unsportsmanlike bench penalty.

“We dealt with some adversity at the start of the game,” UNO Maverick forward Josh Archibald said. “With (Dean) Blais getting kicked out of the game, our team battled back and good things happen when you battle back. We’re lucky to come out on top tonight.”

“I don’t really know how we got the two-minute unsportsmanlike penalty for the bench minor to start things off. I just don’t think that coach agreed with it and a lot of the guys on the bench didn’t agree with it. He just kept saying no to the ref and I guess he got thrown for that.”

It appears that coach Blais being tossed from the game, actually fired up his hockey team. Archibald would go on to score a natural hat trick and add an assist for a four-point night.

Archibald was asked if his coach getting tossed from the game fired up the Mavericks.

“If he (coach Blais) is going to do stuff for like that for us, we’re going to battle for him any day.” 

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UND vs. UNO game two lines

UND Forward Lines

21 Brendan O’Donnell–19 Rocco Grimaldi–27 Luke Johnson

9 Drake Caggiula–16 Mark MacMillan–15 Michael Parks (A)
28 Stephane Pattyn (A)–13 Connor Gaarder–11 Derek Rodwell

29 Bryn Chyzyk–17 Colten St. Clair– 22 Andrew Panzarella

UND Defense Pairings

18 Dillon Simpson ©–24 Jordan Schmaltz
5 Nick Mattson–6 Paul LaDue

4 Keaton Thompson –  2 Troy Stecher

UND Goalies

33 Clarke Saunders

30 Matt Hrynkiw

Scratches: 20 Gage Ausmus, 7 Wade Murphy, 25 – Mitch MacMillan, 26 - Coltyn Sanderson, 31 Zane Gothberg (injury).

Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks Forward Lines

20 Jake Guentzel – 14 Dominic Zombo (A) – 15 Josh Archibald

17 Ryan Walters – 12 Brock Montpetit – 16 Austin Ortega

23 Johnnie Searfoss (A) – 19 Tanner Lane – 13 Zahn Raubenheimer

6 Matt Youso – 9 James Polk – 10 Alex Simonson

UNO Defense Pairing

8 Jaycob Megna – 11 Nick Seeler

7 Michael Young ©– 28 Brian O’Rourke

2 Brian Cooper – 24 Ian Brady

UNO Goalies

29 Kirk Thompson

1 Reed Peters

On our way to Grand Forks and Ralph Engelstad Arena to grab 6. Home of the Mavsssssssssss
— Ryan Walters (@ryan_wally17) February 6, 2014

UND Hockey: Clarke Saunders Holds Off Mavericks - http://t.co/T15uNUpoyq #hockey #THW pic.twitter.com/hrK5f51vaW
— The Hockey Writers (@TheHockeyWriter) February 8, 2014

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Look who's on top in the NCHC

I know there's a lot of hockey left, but the log jam at the top continues.

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UND vs. UNO game one shot charts

As you can see by the shot charts, UND was under attack in the second period and Clarke Saunders kept UND in the game. Many of the shots he faced were in close from the slot. Eight of those 18 shots were from between the faceoff dots. It might not have been UND’s best effort, but UND found a way to win, despite being outshot 33-22.

UND will try to get the sweep against the Mavericks tonight. Hopefully, we will see the traditional circle of sticks at center ice tonight.

UND vs. UNO game one lines

UND Forward Lines

21 Brendan O’Donnell–19 Rocco Grimaldi–27 Luke Johnson

9 Drake Caggiula–16 Mark MacMillan–15 Michael Parks (A)
28 Stephane Pattyn (A)–13 Connor Gaarder–11 Derek Rodwell

29 Bryn Chyzyk–17 Colten St. Clair– 7 Wade Murphy

UND Defense Pairings

18 Dillon Simpson ©–24 Jordan Schmaltz
5 Nick Mattson–6 Paul LaDue

20 Gage Ausmus –  2 Troy Stecher

UND Goalies

33 Clarke Saunders

30 Matt Hrynkiw

Scratches: 4 Keaton Thompson, 22 Andrew Panzarella, 25 – Mitch MacMillan, 26 - Coltyn Sanderson, 31 Zane Gothberg (injury).

Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks Forward Lines

20 Jake Guentzel – 14 Dominic Zombo (A) – 15 Josh Archibald

17 Ryan Walters – 12 Brock Montpetit – 16 Austin Ortega

23 Johnnie Searfoss (A) – 19 Tanner Lane – 13 Zahn Raubenheimer

9 James Polk – 25 Justin Parizek – 10 Alex Simonson

UNO Defense Pairing

8 Jaycob Megna – 11 Nick Seeler

7 Michael Young ©– 28 Brian O’Rourke

2 Brian Cooper – 24 Ian Brady

UNO Goalies

1 Reed Peters

29 Kirk Thompson

On our way to Grand Forks and Ralph Engelstad Arena to grab 6. Home of the Mavsssssssssss
— Ryan Walters (@ryan_wally17) February 6, 2014

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