University of North Dakota - Offseason Thread 2010

[redwing77]

Re: University of North Dakota - Offseason Thread 2010

Happy has selective memory.

First, the difference between Schroeder's contract and Finley's contract is that the names and positions and teams are different.

They both, unless I'm greatly mistaken, got rookie max.

Second, he also forgot that Finley was courted by Washington after his junior year to sign early. They even invited him to watch a game in Hershey.

He said it was nice and came back for his senior year.

The difference, then, is that Schroeder decided to go pro early and Finley came back.

That's the only difference.

And to be truthful, I expect Schroeder to make the NHL long before Finley but Finley WILL make it.

[cross cheque]

Re: University of North Dakota - Offseason Thread 2010

Happy has selective memory.

First, the difference between Schroeder's contract and Finley's contract is that the names and positions and teams are different.

They both, unless I'm greatly mistaken, got rookie max.

Second, he also forgot that Finley was courted by Washington after his junior year to sign early. They even invited him to watch a game in Hershey.

He said it was nice and came back for his senior year.

The difference, then, is that Schroeder decided to go pro early and Finley came back.

That's the only difference.

And to be truthful, I expect Schroeder to make the NHL long before Finley but Finley WILL make it.

Unless finley invests heavily in a speed and puckhandling program he will never make it, Schroeder will definitely make the big show thanks to everything he learned before his 1.5 years at UM.

[brianvf]

Re: University of North Dakota - Offseason Thread 2010

Unless finley invests heavily in a speed and puckhandling program he will never make it, Schroeder will definitely make the big show thanks to everything he learned before his 1.5 years at UM.

Don't forget his stints on the WJC. He always played very well on the Intl stage during the WJC, and I was happy to cheer for him during that time.

[brianvf]

Re: University of North Dakota - Offseason Thread 2010

From Schlossman's twitter:

NTDP prospect Rocco Grimaldi has narrowed his college choices to UND, Denver and Notre Dame. He says he won't decide before July.

[MinnesotaNorthStar]

Re: University of North Dakota - Offseason Thread 2010

FS23: Got this from Jersey. You remember him at all, IIRC he was an RA in West your freshman year...?

Former UND Student Body President Suffers Brain Injury at Minnesota Bar

[brianvf]

Re: University of North Dakota - Offseason Thread 2010

INCH has the Sioux ranked #1 in their Top 10 Teams for 2011 List:

http://insidecollegehockey.com/inch/...-11-the-teams/

Kind of surprising. I thought both Miami and BC would be above them.
I think that either way the Sioux will be a title contender...but if Genoway comes back they will be one of the title favorites.

1. NORTH DAKOTA
2009-10 Record: 25-13-5
Key Returnees: F Jason Gregoire, F Danny Kristo, G Brad Eidsness, D Ben Blood, F Evan Trupp, F Brett Hextall, F Brad Malone, D Derrick LaPoint
Key Losses: F Chris VandeVelde, F Darcy Zajac

Notice above that North Dakota loses only two integral players from its 2009-10 roster. Also notice that we didn’t include All-American level defenseman Chay Genoway on the Key Returnees list, who is eligible for a medical hardship waiver. The overriding theme is that North Dakota has the potential to be loaded for a huge season. Adding an elite recruiting class to an experienced and talented roster sets up well for a national championship run.

[Mike Rane]

Re: University of North Dakota - Offseason Thread 2010

I think the hockey gods are catching up to me. Tooth knocked out last year, and now a puck in the mouth causing 5 stitches in my upper lip from a game played on Sunday in Bemidji. We lost 9-6 in the championship, not too bad for 9 guys playing against a bunch of ex-DI players.

[Fighting Sioux 23]

Re: University of North Dakota - Offseason Thread 2010

FS23: Got this from Jersey. You remember him at all, IIRC he was an RA in West your freshman year...?

Former UND Student Body President Suffers Brain Injury at Minnesota Bar

Yeah, he wasn't the RA, but he was in our Suite. What is he up to these days?

That's crazy about Baker...

[Slasher7]

Re: University of North Dakota - Offseason Thread 2010

INCH has the Sioux ranked #1 in their Top 10 Teams for 2011 List:

http://insidecollegehockey.com/inch/...-11-the-teams/

Kind of surprising. I thought both Miami and BC would be above them.
I think that either way the Sioux will be a title contender...but if Genoway comes back they will be one of the title favorites.

I think UND, BC, and Miami will the elite next year. Regarding preseason rankings, they are pretty useless this early in the offseason. BC was ranked # 16 in the INCH preseason last year and Wisconsin was # 13.

Pretty good odds BC and North Dakota could dance once again in St. Paul next April.

[cross cheque]

Re: University of North Dakota - Offseason Thread 2010

I think UND, BC, and Miami will the elite next year. Regarding preseason rankings, they are pretty useless this early in the offseason. BC was ranked # 16 in the INCH preseason last year and Wisconsin was # 13.

Pretty good odds BC and North Dakota could dance once again in St. Paul next April.

You don't think the gayphers will be "elite" next year?

[Slasher7]

Re: University of North Dakota - Offseason Thread 2010

You don't think the gayphers will be "elite" next year?

Ha, I'm going to go with "no".

[brianvf]

Re: University of North Dakota - Offseason Thread 2010

Tooth knocked out last year, and now a puck in the mouth causing 5 stitches in my upper lip from a game played on Sunday in Bemidji.

Full face shields are your friend.

Pretty good odds BC and North Dakota could dance once again in St. Paul next April.

No, please Parise, no!

[Fighting Sioux 23]

Re: University of North Dakota - Offseason Thread 2010

No, please Parise, no!

Well, if it is the case, here's to hoping that they meet on Saturday night as opposed to Thursday...may give us a better chance

[sterlippo1]

Re: University of North Dakota - Offseason Thread 2010

I think UND, BC, and Miami will the elite next year. Regarding preseason rankings, they are pretty useless this early in the offseason. BC was ranked # 16 in the INCH preseason last year and Wisconsin was # 13.

Pretty good odds BC and North Dakota could dance once again in St. Paul next April.

add Michigan, the second youngest team in D1 last year........BC was the youngest

[Onion Man]

Re: University of North Dakota - Offseason Thread 2010

Well, if it is the case, here's to hoping that they meet on Saturday night as opposed to Thursday...may give us a better chance

At least the Sioux would get a "Finalist" trophy.