Matt Wellens, Mining Gazette, Les Wong was NMU's president at the time and having previously been employed as a vice president at Valley City State University in North Dakota, Wong was interested in the Wildcats playing the team then known as the Fighting Sioux, so Kyle set up the deal.Obviously, the coaching staff has to do what’s best for the team, and make their schedule based on what they think is best for the team in the long run. With the NCHC having eight-teams, there’s an opportunity for them to play a lot of non-conference matchups.... But I would love to see UND play the Northern Michigan Wildcats in the future going forward. NMU plays a brand of hockey that’s fun to watch.
"We've always wanted to play the bulk of our nonconference against the old WCHA schools because our fans would like that," Kyle said. "I think it's great when we get a chance to do that.
"(UND) is a great opponent. They are always perennially good year in and year out. It's a great environment every year."
Kyle hopes this weekend's one-way trip to North Dakota will spark a scheduling relationship that eventually leads to UND playing a series in Marquette. The two schools haven't played each other anywhere since NMU originally left the WCHA after the 1996-97 season.
But Kyle wants to avoid two-for-one deals that would involve, for example, two series played in Grand Forks and one in Marquette over three seasons.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Mining Gazette: Scheduling still a struggle for Wildcats in new college hockey landscape
Here’s an interesting article that I found in the Mining Journal. Personally, I really enjoyed the Non-conference matchup between the two teams. Historically, there were some good matchups between the two teams, when they played in the same conference.
(Video) Milan Lucic Fights outside Vancouver Club
This happened after the Boston Bruins lost to the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 on Saturday night. From the Sporting News.
After his Bruins lost to the Canucks in Vancouver on Saturday night, video surfaced of an angry Milan Lucic cursing outside a Vancouver nightclub following an apparent altercation.
No punches are thrown in the video, and Lucic was not the aggressor, but he did say he'd been hit twice and was upset that an officer suggested that he leave.
Sunday, December 15, 2013
UND Hockey: At look at the numbers
Here's a look at some of the numbers halfway through the college hockey season. The first table is the Strength of Schedule. As you can see, UND has played the 10th toughest schedule to date. New Hampshire has played the toughest. Also, UND has won five-games in a row and has worked its way back into consideration for an at large bid NCAA tourney bid. Of course the tourney isn't for about 3 1/2 months you can see that UND is in good position. If UND can sweep Bemidji they will have a 4-2-2 Non-Conference record.
Boston Bruins pest Brad Marchand kisses ring finger
Apparently, Brad Marchand kissed his ring finger that his Stanley Cup Ring sits on and the Boston Bruins hating fans went nuts.
As most Boston Bruins fans know, there's a whole group of NHL fans that hate the Boston Bruins and go nuts no matter what the Boston Bruins do. It's the same thing being a member of the UND fan base as well. I heard about this little incident last night, as I was going home from the Engelstad Arena, after the game last night. I kind of figured some would be getting all spun up about this today.
OK, now that I've seen Marchand kissing his ring finger, I think I'm right -- he made the Cup-raising motion coming off the ice from warmup.
— Jason Brough (@JasonPHT) December 15, 2013
What about kissing the Cup after that? RT @Real_ESPNLeBrun Kesler on Marchand kissing his ring: "Obviously no class."
— Joe Haggerty (@HackswithHaggs) December 15, 2013
How Sweep it is... UND Hockey
Second sweep for @UNDMHockey pic.twitter.com/2QjQf8F6xX
— Eric Classen (@eric_classen) December 15, 2013
UND gets it's first sweep at home since January 4-5, 2013 when UND swept the Holy Cross Crusaders.
Third period comeback propels North Dakota past Northern Michigan
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| The front entrance to Ralph Englested Arena in Grand Forks, ND. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Grand Forks, ND – Coming into tonight’s game, the University of North Dakota Hockey team had a 0-5-0 record when the opponent is leading after two periods of play. Make that 1-5-0, with the comeback 3-1 win.
One of themes this season has been the lack of discipline and taking untimely penalties.
Tonight, through two periods of play, the UND hockey team took too many undisciplined penalties. Fortunately for UND, Northern Michigan was able to only able to go one-for-four on the man advantage and the UND defense was able to limit the Wildcats to 14 shots on net. After the first period, UND game the Wildcats nothing.
Tonight’s game was a good ole fashioned hard fought hockey game, and through 50:35 of hockey the Northern Michigan Wildcats held a 1-0 lead. UND would bear down and play disciplined hockey in the third period.
Finally, at the 10:35 mark of the third period, freshman defenseman Gage Ausmus gave the hometown crowd something to cheer about as he picked up the equalizer off a great pass from Michael Parks.
Gage Ausmus described the game tying goal, “I saw Parks coming down the wall and all five of their guys followed him, and I saw an opening on the back side. Parksy got it to me and I beared down and got the goal.”
Game on!
At the 14:12 mark of the third period, Rocco Grimaldi and Drake Caggiula would bring the crowd to their feet with a beautiful give-and-go goal and that was all UND would need.
Derek Rodwell would ice the game at the 19:25 mark of the third period with an empty-net goal.
“A real tight – hard fought game,” head coach Dave Hakstol said. “I thought the first ten-minutes was kind of like a jump ball. Nobody really wanted to take control of it. We weren’t sharp on the five-minute power play that put us back on our heels. And from there, it was little bit of a street fight through the rest of the game. That’s the best way I could describe it.”
UND also ends the first half on a positive note, with its first series sweep on home ice since January 4-5, 2013. UND (9-7-2, 5-5-0 NCHC) also ends the first half of the season on a five-game winning streak, and has now won back-to-back series. Since November 11, 2013, UND has a 7-3-1 record.
Do you sense where this is going?
“Personally that was my first time (stick salute),” Rocco Grimaldi said. “I wasn’t here for the one last year. I was overseas. It’s exciting feeling, especially our first this year. Obviously, we had kind of a rough start to the year. The last five games we put together a good streak. A couple of sweeps in a row, I think we’re heading in the right direction. So, it’s great for our team.“
UND is off until January 3-4, 2014, when they travel to travel to Burnaby, British Columbia to play in the Great West Showcase. UND will return to conference play on January 10-11, 2014, when they entertain Colorado college at the Ralph Engelstad Arena.
Stats of Interest
UND goalie Zane Gothberg has a 1.60 GAA and a .938 save percentage during UND’s 5-game winning streak.
Northern Michigan’s 14 shots on goal were the fewest allowed by UND since giving up 14 in a 5-2 win at Bemidji State on Oct. 15, 2010.
Rocco Grimaldi has a five-game scoring streak and has scored (2g-4a—6pts) during that time.
With the loss, Northern Michigan dropped to 6-10-2.
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Stick Salute at Center Ice....
@goon48 a weekend sweep at Church is always worth a salute at the Ralph pic.twitter.com/DrNsy9b1gy
— Scott G (@20gdawg) December 15, 2013
UND with the first sweep at the Ralph since January 4-5, 2013.
UND vs. NMU game 2 lines
UND
Forward lines
9 Drake Caggiula–19
Rocco Grimaldi–27 Luke Johnson
28 Stephane Pattyn (A) –13 Connor Gaarder–11 Derek Rodwell
21 Brendan O’Donnell–16 Mark MacMillan–15 Michael Parks (A)
7 Wade Murphy–10 Adam Tambellini–22 Andrew Panzarella
28 Stephane Pattyn (A) –13 Connor Gaarder–11 Derek Rodwell
21 Brendan O’Donnell–16 Mark MacMillan–15 Michael Parks (A)
7 Wade Murphy–10 Adam Tambellini–22 Andrew Panzarella
UND Defensive Pairings
18 Dillon Simpson (C) –24
Jordan Schmaltz
5 Nick Mattson–2 Troy Stecher
20 Gage Ausmus–6 Paul LaDue
5 Nick Mattson–2 Troy Stecher
20 Gage Ausmus–6 Paul LaDue
UND Goalies
31 Zane Gothberg
33 Clarke Saunders
30 Matt Hrynkiw
33 Clarke Saunders
30 Matt Hrynkiw
Scratches 4 - Keaton
Thompson, 17 - Colten St. Clair, 25- Mitch MacMillan, 26 Coltyn Sanderson, 29 -
Bryn Chyzyk
Northern
Michigan Forward lines
9 Reed Seckel–11 Shane
Sooth–29 Ryan Daugherty
17 John Siemer–40 Stephan Vigier–20 Darren Nowick
7 Sami Salminen–14 Brock Maschmeyer–15 Dominik Shine
16 Jake Johnson–3 Ryan Kesti–2 Casey Purpur
17 John Siemer–40 Stephan Vigier–20 Darren Nowick
7 Sami Salminen–14 Brock Maschmeyer–15 Dominik Shine
16 Jake Johnson–3 Ryan Kesti–2 Casey Purpur
Northern Michigan Defense Parings
27 Wade Epp–25 Austin
Handley
4 Mitch Jones–18 Luke Eibler
23 Jake Baker–5 Ryan Trenz
4 Mitch Jones–18 Luke Eibler
23 Jake Baker–5 Ryan Trenz
Northern Michigan Goalies
30 Mathias Dahlstrom
34 Derek Dun
34 Derek Dun
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(Video) Boston Bruins: Shawn Thornton Suspended 15-games
Update: The NHL has thrown the book at Bruins tough guy Shawn Thornton for his attack on Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik.
According to Darren Dreger of TSN, Boston Bruins forward Shawn Thornton is suspended 15-games for his attack on Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik. That means that Thornton will not be eligible to return to the ice until January 11, 2014 against the San Jose Sharks. Developing.
Thornton gets 15 games. #TSN
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) December 14, 2013
Chiarelli: "We respect the process including the ability to attend and present our case in person. At this time, we will decline comment..."
— Bruins Daily (@BruinsDaily) December 14, 2013
Boston Bruins issue statements regarding the suspension of Shawn Thornton. Read: http://t.co/s7xLfTAG57 ^BB
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) December 14, 2013
Via a team press release, Shawn Thornton says he'll discuss suspension with team, NHLPA and his reps, will address publicly after that.
— Matt Pepin (@mattpep15) December 14, 2013
Vancouver Canucks: Zach Kassian no-class....
I would say that Zach Kassian is taunting an opponent. A bush league move in my opinion. Here's what Greg Wyshynski of Puck Daddy has to say on the matter.
Gagner faced the Canucks for the first time this season on Friday night. At one point, the teams were involved in a scrum that included his former oral surgeon Kassian.Kassian is pretty much a meat head, a player that I would classify as a rat. Said "Rat" averages 11.16 minutes a game and has scored (17g-11a—28pts) in 111 NHL games. When one of your team mates punch him in his big mouth, he wins. In this case, this clown deserves it. I think hockey is starting to gain a punk mentality like the other major sports.
Because hockey is a nasty, twisted psychological war in which nearly every topic can be weaponized for agitation, Kassian looked over at Gagner went … there.
In this case, I think he performed with in his niche is to be an agitator, to do bush league moves like this. This season, said Rat has been already suspended five-games for breaking the jaw of Oilers forward Sam Gagner. That's why he was wearing the shield protecting his jaw.
This is one of the reasons I don't want to ever want see fighting taken out of the NHL. This clown needs to be looking over his shoulder. If fighting is removed or curtailed from the NHL, the "Rats" like this clown will flourish. Imagine if there's no fighting in the NHL? These types of incidents will lead to further random acts of violence. Eventually, someone will chop him head first into boards and he will probably end up being carried off of the ice on a stretcher.
UND Hockey: Tonight’s Game NMU vs. UND
Tonight, the University of North
Dakota plays Northern Michigan University Wildcats in game two of an important non-conference
series.
Date: December 14, 2013.
Time: Saturday 7:07 p.m. Central
North Dakota: Forwards: Rocco Grimaldi (6g-10a—14pts), Drake Caggiula (4g-6a—10pts), Luke Johnson (4g-6a—10pts), Michael Parks (3g-7a—10pts), Stephane Pattyn (3g-3a—6pts), Brendan O’Donnell (3g-2—5pts), Connor Gaarder (2g-4a—6pts). Defense: Dillon Simpson (3g-7a—10pts), Jordan Schmaltz (2g-7a—9pts), Paul Ladue (3g-4a—7pts), Nick Mattson (1g-5a—6pts), Troy Stecher (1g-5a—6pts), Goaltenders: Clarke Saunders 2-2-0, GAA 3.60 and .900 save percentage, Zane Gothberg 6-5-2, 2.47 GAA and .917 save percentage.
UND injuries: Brendan O’Donnell (Out).
Year Before Xmas After Xmas
2004-05 13-7-2 (.636) 12-8-3 (.587)
2005-06 12-7-1 (.625) 17-9-0 (.654)
2006-07 7-10-1 (.417) 17-4-4 (.760)
2007-08 8-6-1 (.567) 20-5-3 (.768)
2008-09 9-8-1 (.528) 15-7-3 (.660)
2009-10 9-6-3 (.583) 16-7-2 (.680)
2010-11 13-5-2 (.700) 19-4-1 (.813)
2011-12 9-8-1 (.528) 17-5-2 (.750)
2012-13 10-5-3 (.639) 12-7-4 (.609)
2013-14 8-7-2 (.529) —-
Totals 99-69-17 (.581) 144-56-22 (.698)
Traditionally, since Dave Hakstol has been the head coach, UND has been known for its second half surges. Here’s a breakdown of those numbers.
UND official Web Page
Northern Michigan University Web Page
Last night, the University of North
Dakota beat the Northern Michigan Wildcats 4-1.
Tonight, North Dakota will go for their second consecutive series sweep.
North Dakota has won four games in a row and is 6-3-1 in their last 10-games.
This is the last series for the
University of North Dakota, until after the New Year.
Matchup: North Dakota (8-7-2, 5-5-0 NCHC) versus Northern
Michigan (6-9-2, 4-5-1 WCHA).
Date: December 14, 2013.
Time: Saturday 7:07 p.m. Central
Radio: UND 96.1
(KQHT-FM) The Fox
Webcast: undsports.com
TV: Midco Sports Network
All-Time Series History
UND leads the all-time series
27-23-3 (.538). In Grand Forks, UND leads the series 19-8-1 (.696). In
Marquette, Northern Michigan leads the series 14-6-2 6-14-2 (.682). At Neutral sites: UND leads the series
2-1-0 (.667). UND has never played Northern Michigan under head coach Dave
Hakstol: First meetings. Last 10 games, UND leads the series 8-2-0 (.800). North Dakota: Forwards: Rocco Grimaldi (6g-10a—14pts), Drake Caggiula (4g-6a—10pts), Luke Johnson (4g-6a—10pts), Michael Parks (3g-7a—10pts), Stephane Pattyn (3g-3a—6pts), Brendan O’Donnell (3g-2—5pts), Connor Gaarder (2g-4a—6pts). Defense: Dillon Simpson (3g-7a—10pts), Jordan Schmaltz (2g-7a—9pts), Paul Ladue (3g-4a—7pts), Nick Mattson (1g-5a—6pts), Troy Stecher (1g-5a—6pts), Goaltenders: Clarke Saunders 2-2-0, GAA 3.60 and .900 save percentage, Zane Gothberg 6-5-2, 2.47 GAA and .917 save percentage.
UND injuries: Brendan O’Donnell (Out).
Northern Western Michigan: Forwards Stephan Vigier
(10g-5a—15pts), Ryan Daugherty (2g-7a—9pts), Reed Seckel (5g-2a—7pts). Defense:
CJ Ludwing (5g-7a—12pts), Mitch Jones (0g-9a—9pts), Luke
Eibler (1g-6a—7pts). Goaltenders Mathias Dahlstrom 5-7-2, 2.26
GAA, .924 save percentage, Michael Doan 1-2-0, 3.86 GAA, .863% save percentage.
NMU Injuries: CJ Ludwing (out for the year).
Second Half TeamYear Before Xmas After Xmas
2004-05 13-7-2 (.636) 12-8-3 (.587)
2005-06 12-7-1 (.625) 17-9-0 (.654)
2006-07 7-10-1 (.417) 17-4-4 (.760)
2007-08 8-6-1 (.567) 20-5-3 (.768)
2008-09 9-8-1 (.528) 15-7-3 (.660)
2009-10 9-6-3 (.583) 16-7-2 (.680)
2010-11 13-5-2 (.700) 19-4-1 (.813)
2011-12 9-8-1 (.528) 17-5-2 (.750)
2012-13 10-5-3 (.639) 12-7-4 (.609)
2013-14 8-7-2 (.529) —-
Totals 99-69-17 (.581) 144-56-22 (.698)
Traditionally, since Dave Hakstol has been the head coach, UND has been known for its second half surges. Here’s a breakdown of those numbers.
UND official Web Page
Northern Michigan University Web Page
Toronto's Clarkson to have hearing for hit on Sobotka
The Department of Player Safety might not be the Christmas spirit when it talks to Toronto's David Clarkson. The Maple Leafs forward has already been suspended this season and could be looking at another lengthy one.
NHL.COM -- Toronto Maple Leafs right wing David Clarkson will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Saturday morning for a hit on St. Louis Blues left wing Vladimir Sobotka in a game Thursday night at Scottrade Center.
At 6:28 of the second period, Clarkson was assessed a two-minute minor for an illegal check to the head of Sobotka, who remained in the game.
The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: illegal check to the head. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.
St. Louis won the game, 6-3.
Friday, December 13, 2013
North Dakota beats Northern Michigan 4-1
Grand Forks, ND – Historically, the University of North Dakota hockey team is known for being a second half team. After losing three games in a row, to start the month of November, the UND hockey team has gotten back on track and has gone 5-3-1, since the 3-game losing streak.
With the win tonight, UND has gone 6-3-1 in the last 10 games.
UND would get on the board first at the 04:10 mark of the first period with a goal from forward Mark McMillian. Picking up assists on UND’s first goal were defensemen Troy Stecher and Nick Mattson.
UND would outshoot Northern Michigan 10-5 in the opening period.
North Dakota would break open the game with two power play goals in the second period. UND forward Luke Johnson would score a power play goal at the 09:57 mark of the second period, giving UND a 2-0 lead. Drawing assists on Johnson’s power play goal, forward Rocco Grimaldi and defenseman Jordan Schmaltz.
“I just tried to get it on net,” Luke Johnson said. “I was just lucky that it went in”
UND would strike again, to stretch the lead to 3-0 at the 16:23 mark of the second period. This time, it was a power play goal from the caption Dillon Simpson. Picking up assists were Rocco Grimaldi and Jordan Schmaltz, again.
Northern Michigan would outshoot UND 11-8 in the second period and trailed 3-0.
“I thought we had a good start,” freshman defenseman Paul LaDue said. “Second period got a little shaky at times. We buried our chances and we have to come out tomorrow with that same mentality.”
Northern Michigan would break the Zane Gothberg’s shutout bid at the 07:40 mark of the third period with a wraparound goal from Daren Nowick.
Northern Michigan appeared to have scored their second goal, on the power play, but the on-ice officials ruled that a Northern Michigan player visually impaired the goaltenders view in the crease. In essence, college hockey has the “Avery Rule” as well.
According to head coach Dave Hakstol, “(Player’s) foot was in the crease, taking away his vision. If he had been on the side of the crease and not in the goaltenders vision it would have been a good goal.”
UND would push the lead to 4-1 with a goal from by Paul LaDue. Assisting on the goal was forward Connor Gaarder. With the win, UND pushed its current winning streak to four games.
“I thought we got off to a good start,” head coach Dave Hakstol said. “We had a good first period. We had our ups and downs. I thought we played a pretty good hockey game.”
UND will go for the series sweep against Northern Michigan at 7:07 p.m. Central at Ralph Engelstad Arena.
Stats of interest
With the win tonight, UND has a 7-0-1 record when leading after two period.
Tonight, UND went 2-for-4 on the power play. UND is ranked 21st nationally 17/81 (21.1)
Tonight, UND went 3-for-3 on the penalty kill. UND is ranked 18th nationally 74/88 (84.1).
Over the last four games, Zane Gothberg is 4-0-0, 1.75 GAA and has a .939 save percentage.
Over the last three games freshman forward Luke Johnson has scored (3g-2a—5pts).
With the win tonight, UND’s Non-conference record is now 3-2-2
UND Hockey vs NMU Wildcats game one
UND forward Lines
9
Drake Caggiula – 19 Rocco Grimaldi – 27 Luke Johnson
16
Mark MacMillan – 10 Adam Tambellini – 15 Michael Parks (A)
28
Stephan Pattyn (A) – 13 Connor Gaarder – 11 Derek Rodwell
7
Wade Murphy – 17 Colton S. Clair –22 Andrew Panzerella
UND Defense Pairing
18
Dillon Simpson © - 24 Jordan Schmaltz
5
Nick Mattson – 2 Troy Stecher
4
Keaton Thompson – 6 Paul LaDue
UND
goalies
31
Zane Gothberg
33
Clarke Saunders
Scratches: 20 Gage Ausmus, 21 Brendan O’Donnell, 25 Mitch MacMillan, 26 Coltyn Sanderson, 29
Bryn Chyzyk, 30 Matt Hrynkiw.
NMU
Wildcats Forward Lines
9
Reed Seckel – 40 Stephan Vigier 20 Darren Nowick
15
Dominik Shine – 11 Shane Sooth – 29 Ryan Daugherty
22
Cohen Adair – 3 Ryan Kesti – 7 Sami Salminen
16
Jake Johnson – 6 Nate Taurence – 2 Casey Purpur
Wildcat
Defense Pairings
27
Wade Epp – 14 Brock Maschmeyer
4
Mitch Jones – 18 Luke Eibler
23
Jake Baker – 42 Barrett Kaib
Wildcat
Goalies
30 –
Mathais Dahlstrom
34 –
Derek Dun
Out: Ausmus, O'Donnell, Mitch MacMillan, Sanderson, Chyzyk || Referees: Brian Aaron, Todd Anderson || Linesmen: Mike Eslinger, Justin Hills
— North Dakota MHockey (@UNDMHockey) December 13, 2013
NMU's Casey Purpur to make college debut in hometown vs. prep teammates http://t.co/ZvgACV4RVl
— Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) December 13, 2013
Still tickets left for both @UNDMHockey games this weekend. Last time to see them at home in 2013. http://t.co/gR69R9Iqza
— Dexter Albrecht (@dexteralbrecht) December 13, 2013
UND Hockey: UND to Host 2015 West Regional at Scheels Arena - http://t.co/j8aHNGvSOp #hockey pic.twitter.com/HiBkdaZSDX
— The Hockey Writers (@TheHockeyWriter) December 13, 2013
UND Hockey: The Weekend Ahead (12/13-12/14)
This weekend, the University of North Dakota entertains Northern Michigan University Wildcats in an important two-game non-conference series. Last weekend, UND swept their conference series with Western Michigan (3-2 W, 3-2 W) at Lawson Arena. This is the last series for the University of North Dakota, until after the New Year.
Matchup: North Dakota (7-7-2, 5-5-0 NCHC) versus Northern Michigan (6-8-2, 4-5-1 WCHA).
Date: December 13-14, 2013.
Time: 7:37 p.m. Central Friday / Saturday 7:07 p.m. Central
Radio: UND 96.1 (KQHT-FM) The Fox
Webcast: undsports.com
TV: Midco Sports Network
All-Time Series History
UND leads the all-time series 27-23-3 (.538). In Grand Forks, UND leads the series 19-8-1 (.696). In Marquette, Northern Michigan leads the series 14-6-2 6-14-2 (.682). At Neutral sites: UND leads the series 2-1-0 (.667). UND has never played Northern Michigan under head coach Dave Hakstol: First meetings. Last 10 games, UND leads the series 8-2-0 (.800).
UND injuries: Colten St. Clair (questionable), Brendan O’Donnell (Out).
Northern Western Michigan: Forwards Stephan Vigier (10g-5a—15pts), Ryan Daugherty (2g-7a—9pts), Reed Seckel (5g-2a—7pts). Defense: CJ Ludwing (5g-7a—12pts), Mitch Jones (0g-9a—9pts), Luke Eibler (1g-5a—7pts). Goaltenders Mathias Dahlstrom 5-6-2, 2.13 GAA, .929 save percentage, Michael Doan 1-2-0, 3.86 GAA, .863% save percentage.
2004-05 13-7-2 (.636) 12-8-3 (.587)
2005-06 12-7-1 (.625) 17-9-0 (.654)
2006-07 7-10-1 (.417) 17-4-4 (.760)
2007-08 8-6-1 (.567) 20-5-3 (.768)
2008-09 9-8-1 (.528) 15-7-3 (.660)
2009-10 9-6-3 (.583) 16-7-2 (.680)
2010-11 13-5-2 (.700) 19-4-1 (.813)
2011-12 9-8-1 (.528) 17-5-2 (.750)
2012-13 10-5-3 (.639) 12-7-4 (.609)
2013-14 7-7-2 (.500) —-
Totals 98-69-17 (.579) 144-56-22 (.698)
Traditionally, since Dave Hakstol has been the head coach, UND has been known for its second half surges. Here’s a breakdown of those numbers.
UND official Web Page
Northern Michigan University Web Page
Matchup: North Dakota (7-7-2, 5-5-0 NCHC) versus Northern Michigan (6-8-2, 4-5-1 WCHA).
Date: December 13-14, 2013.
Time: 7:37 p.m. Central Friday / Saturday 7:07 p.m. Central
Radio: UND 96.1 (KQHT-FM) The Fox
Webcast: undsports.com
TV: Midco Sports Network
All-Time Series History
UND leads the all-time series 27-23-3 (.538). In Grand Forks, UND leads the series 19-8-1 (.696). In Marquette, Northern Michigan leads the series 14-6-2 6-14-2 (.682). At Neutral sites: UND leads the series 2-1-0 (.667). UND has never played Northern Michigan under head coach Dave Hakstol: First meetings. Last 10 games, UND leads the series 8-2-0 (.800).
Players to watch
North Dakota: Forwards: Rocco Grimaldi (6g-8a—14pts), Drake Caggiula (4g-6a—10pts), Luke Johnson (3g-6a—9pts), Michael Parks (3g-6a—9pts), Stephane Pattyn (3g-3a—6pts), Brendan O’Donnell (3g-2—5pts), Connor Gaarder (2g-3a—5pts). Defense: Dillon Simpson (2g-7a—9pts), Jordan Schmaltz (2g-5a—7pts), Paul Ladue (2g-4a—6pts), Nick Mattson (1g-5a—6pts), Troy Stecher (1g-4a—5pts), Goaltenders: Clarke Saunders 2-2-0, GAA 3.60 and .900 save percentage, Zane Gothberg 5-5-2, 2.61 GAA and .914 save percentage.UND injuries: Colten St. Clair (questionable), Brendan O’Donnell (Out).
Northern Western Michigan: Forwards Stephan Vigier (10g-5a—15pts), Ryan Daugherty (2g-7a—9pts), Reed Seckel (5g-2a—7pts). Defense: CJ Ludwing (5g-7a—12pts), Mitch Jones (0g-9a—9pts), Luke Eibler (1g-5a—7pts). Goaltenders Mathias Dahlstrom 5-6-2, 2.13 GAA, .929 save percentage, Michael Doan 1-2-0, 3.86 GAA, .863% save percentage.
Second Half Team
Year Before Xmas After Xmas2004-05 13-7-2 (.636) 12-8-3 (.587)
2005-06 12-7-1 (.625) 17-9-0 (.654)
2006-07 7-10-1 (.417) 17-4-4 (.760)
2007-08 8-6-1 (.567) 20-5-3 (.768)
2008-09 9-8-1 (.528) 15-7-3 (.660)
2009-10 9-6-3 (.583) 16-7-2 (.680)
2010-11 13-5-2 (.700) 19-4-1 (.813)
2011-12 9-8-1 (.528) 17-5-2 (.750)
2012-13 10-5-3 (.639) 12-7-4 (.609)
2013-14 7-7-2 (.500) —-
Totals 98-69-17 (.579) 144-56-22 (.698)
Traditionally, since Dave Hakstol has been the head coach, UND has been known for its second half surges. Here’s a breakdown of those numbers.
UND official Web Page
Northern Michigan University Web Page
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Zenon Konopka double-minor for high sticking Jason Demers - GIF
This is a bad call, actually it's pathetic, as Wild tough guy Zenon Konopka was given a double minor for high sticking. You can see by the GIF that Konokpa never touched Jason Demers. The Sharks scored on the power play. You can bet that the Wild GM might be giving the NHL front office a call tomorrow. s/t CJZERO
@blldgshockey11 Nope, not at all
— CJ Fogler (@cjzero) December 13, 2013
(Video) Milan Lucic vs. Luke Gazdic
Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic (11g-13a-24pts) is a skilled fighter that can also score goals and put up points. He didn't really need to fight fourth line player like Luke Gazdic (1g-1a-2pts) who's put up very minor numbers in 25 games with the Edmonton Oilers.
Thursday Night Links: "Through These Doors" and 2015 West Regional
It's almost game day, so that means one thing... Another episode of "Through These Doors". Last week, I took a look at the UND reality series.
Walked into the presser on Wednesday. On my way in to the press conference, I chatted briefly with sophomore forward Colton St. Clair and that kid was happy, he was going to skate with the team full practice. UND misses his skill set, he performs a role that is very valuable.
UND Hockey: Taking a Look at the Reality Series “Through These Doors” - http://t.co/rZsraPiqXb #hockey pic.twitter.com/oCWc08ZZiS
— The Hockey Writers (@TheHockeyWriter) December 6, 2013
UND Hockey: UND to Host 2015 West Regional at Scheels Arena - http://t.co/j8aHNGvSOp #hockey pic.twitter.com/HiBkdaZSDX
— The Hockey Writers (@TheHockeyWriter) December 13, 2013
(Video) Canadiens Alexei Emelin's elbows the Flyers Steve Downie.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexei Emelin's connect with the elbows on Philadelphia Flyers forward Steve Downie. Emelin was give a five-minute major penalty for elbowing and a game misconduct. You have to wonder if there will be a call from the NHL's Department of Player Safety? Personally, I don't think it's worthy of a suspension. But the video is not very good either.
EDIT: After watching this video, Emelin clearly caught Downie with a chicken wing elbow. This the kind of hits that the NHL is looking to eliminate from the game of hockey. Emelin might be getting a game or two for that hit.
You know you are in Canada when you have a hockey rink in your back hard...
You know you are in Canada when your neighbor lets you do this #OnlyInCanada pic.twitter.com/Qg3CXj4uVL
— Don Cherry Posts (@DonCherryPosts) November 27, 2013
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