2017-2018 NCAA Hockey Thread

[Ban Hammered]

I wish they could have done it more in that holiday season, around Thanksgiving or Christmas. Maybe even the week between Christmas and New Years. Less schedule concerns, so you could make it a 3 day tournament, everyone is involved.

But, the tournament is pretty much dead now, isn't it?

Teams don't want a 3 day tournament so it's a non-starter from there anyway. No conference tourney is a 3 day event anymore either you'll notice.
What should have happened is whoever finishes 4th is out the next year (MN attendance be damned). But that was never going to happen either.
But yes it is dead and likely will never return.

 

[gphr513]

Teams don't want a 3 day tournament so it's a non-starter from there anyway. No conference tourney is a 3 day event anymore either you'll notice.
What should have happened is whoever finishes 4th is out the next year (MN attendance be damned). But that was never going to happen either.
But yes it is dead and likely will never return.

The only way you could do the 4th place team being out idea is if the Champions got to host it the following year. Which actually would have been kind of a cool idea, I think.

 

[Sota Popinski]

The hat? Look, it's a reasonable list and you're right - ND probably is a borderline Top 10 team. But those three Boston (although not IN Boston) teams and Notre Dame are definitely pre-ordained to be there (and I 100% guarantee that list will change in a month), and he knew the response he would get from Sioux fans.

If you are gonna claim this list is just the usual suspects, explain how North Dakota, BC and Quinnipiac aren't on there?

 

[SupremeNachos]

A list like that is just trolling them. He has to be one of the most obnoxious people in hockey media.

I love his enthusiasm for trying to fit in anything hockey related on his dreaded network. But it seems like he is trying too hard to fit in with a much younger generation. Think Jims dad in American Pie, but less cool.

 

[AdmiralsFan24]

I love his enthusiasm for trying to fit in anything hockey related on his dreaded network. But it seems like he is trying too hard to fit in with a much younger generation. Think Jims dad in American Pie, but less cool.

This is such a perfect description. Keep it real, homies.

 

[Ban Hammered]

Monticello's leading scorer last year Ben Ward commits to SCSU.
Playing his senior season with the MN Wilderness in the NAHL.

 

[gphr513]

I love his enthusiasm for trying to fit in anything hockey related on his dreaded network. But it seems like he is trying too hard to fit in with a much younger generation. Think Jims dad in American Pie, but less cool.

That's definitely the case. The guy has a wide following so I like the fact that he's such a promoter of college hockey, but man sometimes he gets so cringey with the whole "trying to be hip" schtick.

 

[SupremeNachos]

That's definitely the case. The guy has a wide following so I like the fact that he's such a promoter of college hockey, but man sometimes he gets so cringey with the whole "trying to be hip" schtick.

At least he's trying. As big of a market for hockey MN is, they sure don't talk about them a lot.

 

[Ban Hammered]

Huskies pick up a local kid. Nate Warner a sophomore from Cathedral. 48 points last year.

 

[Ban Hammered]

Preseason poll
DU
SCSU
UND
UMD
UM
WMU
UNO
CC

 

[gphr513]

Preseason Poll for the B1G:

1. Minnesota
2. Notre Dame
3. Wisconsin
4. Penn State
5. Ohio State
6. Michigan
7. Michigan State


"Preseason Watch List", unanimous selections were Tyler Sheehy (Minnesota) and Trent Frederic (Wisconsin)

Player | Position | School
Quinn Hughes |D| Michigan
Will Lockwood |F| Michigan
Josh Norris |F| Michigan
Ryan Lindgren |D| Minnesota
Casey Mittelstadt |F| Minnesota
Rem Pitlick |F| Minnesota
Tyler Sheehy |F| Minnesota
Jake Evans |F| Notre Dame
Jordan Gross |D| Notre Dame
Andrew Oglevie |F| Notre Dame
Mason Jobst |F| Ohio State
Matthew Weis |F| Ohio State
Peyton Jones |G| Penn State
Denis Smirnov |F| Penn State
Trent Frederic |F| Wisconsin
Kyle Hayton |G| Wisconsin
Cameron Hughes |F| Wisconsin

 

[gphr513]

Preseason poll
DU
SCSU
UND
UMD
UM
WMU
UNO
CC

So CC is still awful? UNO too, seems to have really fallen in stature since the shakeup.

 

[Ban Hammered]

So CC is still awful? UNO too, seems to have really fallen in stature since the shakeup.

Yeah they are. Gamers...but just not enough talent.
5-7 could be put in a blender IMO.

 

[Mickey the mouse]

Yeah they are. Gamers...but just not enough talent.
5-7 could be put in a blender IMO.

I would say that Miami has the potential to be the biggest surprise in the NCHC and is my longshot to give Denver a run for the title.

Only lost 1 player that really contributed offensively.
Had 15 or so Freshman last year that needed a year in the league ( as most do ).
Return all 6 D that played min of 20ish games and Larkin between the pipes who was really good as a freshman who missed almost 16 months prior to last season due to injury.

If Wild draft pick and captain Belpedio stays healthy, ( lost 10 of 12 last yr with him out of lineup for injury ), they will be there in the end !

 

[Ban Hammered]

Huskies grab another local kid. Spencer Meier from Sartell. A Dman, 6'2". 160
150 points for Sartell in 4 years. Now with Fargo.

 

[Ban Hammered]

I would say that Miami has the potential to be the biggest surprise in the NCHC and is my longshot to give Denver a run for the title.

Only lost 1 player that really contributed offensively.
Had 15 or so Freshman last year that needed a year in the league ( as most do ).
Return all 6 D that played min of 20ish games and Larkin between the pipes who was really good as a freshman who missed almost 16 months prior to last season due to injury.

If Wild draft pick and captain Belpedio stays healthy, ( lost 10 of 12 last yr with him out of lineup for injury ), they will be there in the end !

That A LOT of guys who would need to mature. They are likely a year away from competing for the Penrose. Top 4 not out of the question.

 

[Al Lagoon]

Preseason poll
DU
SCSU
UND
UMD
UM
WMU
UNO
CC

Gotta like 4 of those top 5.

 

[Al Lagoon]

Did they axe the Minnesota version of the Beanpot? North Star challenge or whatever the f they called it. This woulda been a good year to have it.

 

[gphr513]

Did they axe the Minnesota version of the Beanpot? North Star challenge or whatever the f they called it. This woulda been a good year to have it.

Yep. Gone by the wayside, unfortunately.

 

[Dakota Sioux]

NCHC tourney going to Xcel starting this year

Love it. Rooms are booked

 

[gphr513]

So if the NCHC Tourney is at the X, I assume that means the B1G Tourney will be played in Detroit again, in front of dozens of fans....

 

[Ban Hammered]

So if the NCHC Tourney is at the X, I assume that means the B1G Tourney will be played in Detroit again, in front of dozens of fans....

B1G tourney is going on campus like the WCHA.

 

[gphr513]

B1G tourney is going on campus like the WCHA.

Oh that's right! I forgot about that.

That's a much better decision. If it's affordable and it's at Mariucci, I would definitely go.

 

[Dakota Sioux]

His comments are fun. UNDers can't handle it.

I like Bucci. Only espn guy that gives college hockey any recognition. UND at this point doesn't deserve to be in top 10 although all per season polls are pretty much a crap shoot. With that said DU is definitely the team to beat.

 

[Dakota Sioux]

GF Herald Predictions
http://www.grandforksherald.com/spo...preview-predictions-and-conference-breakdowns