binnyrus
10-17-2004, 08:42 AM
Must say I was more impressed with UMD's openning series than I thought I would be. The sophomore class was truly impressive . . . Marin's playing at a new level, Koizumi's picking up right where she left off last season, Jubinville's showing more skill with the puck - quite a danger with that great speed she has. Lehrke, Sales . . . both goalies . . . they All looked more comfortable and much improved over last season. Freshman Rachael Drazen is all she was supposed to be . . . sluggish and somewhat tentative the first game but that seemed to be totally gone in the second. A true defender with offensive threat for the Dogs . . . not since Luther's first season have the Bulldogs had that.
The two transfers from Northeastern (Waggoner and Bertram) really have an impact for UMD - two defensive players that know what it's like to play D-1 hockey. Once Vacker is back from injury and McArthur after the break UMD will have a very formative "D" for other teams to contend with. Quite a change from years past in which the Bulldogs relied on a potent offense.
North Dakota seemed totally outskated and outperformed end to end. Though, I will also say the seemed better than last season. I like the way they play and I don't think it will be long before they're near the top of the conference.
Caroline Ouellette is off to a great start and seems to be more of a leader on the ice.
It's too bad UMD is missing some of the key players they thought they'd have - particularly Luther and McArthur.
All in all a very impressive start for the Bulldogs . . . mostly because they did not have any terrible defensive breakdowns. . . the thing that plauged them all season last year.
Go Dogs!!!!
The two transfers from Northeastern (Waggoner and Bertram) really have an impact for UMD - two defensive players that know what it's like to play D-1 hockey. Once Vacker is back from injury and McArthur after the break UMD will have a very formative "D" for other teams to contend with. Quite a change from years past in which the Bulldogs relied on a potent offense.
North Dakota seemed totally outskated and outperformed end to end. Though, I will also say the seemed better than last season. I like the way they play and I don't think it will be long before they're near the top of the conference.
Caroline Ouellette is off to a great start and seems to be more of a leader on the ice.
It's too bad UMD is missing some of the key players they thought they'd have - particularly Luther and McArthur.
All in all a very impressive start for the Bulldogs . . . mostly because they did not have any terrible defensive breakdowns. . . the thing that plauged them all season last year.
Go Dogs!!!!