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Couldn't help noticing that all three conference series had one of their games go to overtime this past weekend. More evidence that this is just about anyone's league, no?
Looking Ahead: UND vs. WMU
• Two NCHC teams face non-conference foes this weekend with Minnesota Duluth at WCHA foe Northern Michigan and No. 3/3 St. Cloud State at the North Star College Cup, where they’ll face WCHA and possibly Big Ten foes. NCHC teams are a combined 44-24-10 in non-conference play this season with the .628 win percentage tops among all conferences. NCHC teams are 15-2-2 against WCHA foes this season and 14-1-1 against the Big Ten, including a combined 9-1-1 against the other three teams at the North Star College Cup. SCSU is 4-0-0 against teams at the tournament so far this season.
• The NCHC is home to the only two teams in the country with 20 wins so far this season as both No. 2/2 North Dakota and No. 3/3 St. Cloud State reached 20 wins last Saturday. UND has topped the 20-win plateau each of the last 14 seasons, which is the longest active streak in the NCAA, while SCSU hit the 20-win mark for the fourth straight season.
• NCHC teams have played some of the toughest schedules in the country, led by Minnesota Duluth, which has played the toughest slate to date. Miami, Western Michigan and SCSU all rank in the top five for toughest schedules while seven NCHC teams rank in the top 11 for toughest schedules this season.
• Six active NCHC players have over 100 career points (out of 25 nationally), while two more are within striking distance. Minnesota Duluth senior forward Austin Farley has 97 career points (42g, 55a), as does Denver junior forward Trevor Moore (39g, 58a). Each needs three points to join the century club.
• SCSU senior forward Joey Benik was named NCAA First Star of the Week on Tuesday for the second time this season after a seven-point weekend. Seven different NCHC players have earned an NCAA Star this season a combined nine times (Farley has also earned a star twice), including four First Stars.
• No. 13/14 Denver heads to Miami this weekend riding an eight-game unbeaten streak (5-0-3), which is tied for the second-longest active unbeaten streak in the NCAA. That game is part of a doubleheader on CBS Sports Network with No. 12/11 Omaha at Colorado College the nightcap. The #FFTrophyTour continues in those locations as well as the Frozen Faceoff Championship Trophy will be on display at both Steve Cady Arena and the Broadmoor World Arena this weekend.
• Two of the highest scoring blue lines call the NCHC home as SCSU leads the nation with 88 points (74 assists) from defensemen while UND is fourth with 73 points (14g, 59a). SCSU’s 113 goals and 318 points overall also lead the NCAA
• Two NCHC teams face non-conference foes this weekend with Minnesota Duluth at WCHA foe Northern Michigan and No. 3/3 St. Cloud State at the North Star College Cup, where they’ll face WCHA and possibly Big Ten foes. NCHC teams are a combined 44-24-10 in non-conference play this season with the .628 win percentage tops among all conferences. NCHC teams are 15-2-2 against WCHA foes this season and 14-1-1 against the Big Ten, including a combined 9-1-1 against the other three teams at the North Star College Cup. SCSU is 4-0-0 against teams at the tournament so far this season.
• The NCHC is home to the only two teams in the country with 20 wins so far this season as both No. 2/2 North Dakota and No. 3/3 St. Cloud State reached 20 wins last Saturday. UND has topped the 20-win plateau each of the last 14 seasons, which is the longest active streak in the NCAA, while SCSU hit the 20-win mark for the fourth straight season.
• NCHC teams have played some of the toughest schedules in the country, led by Minnesota Duluth, which has played the toughest slate to date. Miami, Western Michigan and SCSU all rank in the top five for toughest schedules while seven NCHC teams rank in the top 11 for toughest schedules this season.
• Six active NCHC players have over 100 career points (out of 25 nationally), while two more are within striking distance. Minnesota Duluth senior forward Austin Farley has 97 career points (42g, 55a), as does Denver junior forward Trevor Moore (39g, 58a). Each needs three points to join the century club.
• SCSU senior forward Joey Benik was named NCAA First Star of the Week on Tuesday for the second time this season after a seven-point weekend. Seven different NCHC players have earned an NCAA Star this season a combined nine times (Farley has also earned a star twice), including four First Stars.
• No. 13/14 Denver heads to Miami this weekend riding an eight-game unbeaten streak (5-0-3), which is tied for the second-longest active unbeaten streak in the NCAA. That game is part of a doubleheader on CBS Sports Network with No. 12/11 Omaha at Colorado College the nightcap. The #FFTrophyTour continues in those locations as well as the Frozen Faceoff Championship Trophy will be on display at both Steve Cady Arena and the Broadmoor World Arena this weekend.
• Two of the highest scoring blue lines call the NCHC home as SCSU leads the nation with 88 points (74 assists) from defensemen while UND is fourth with 73 points (14g, 59a). SCSU’s 113 goals and 318 points overall also lead the NCAA
Here are this week’s poll results
1.) St. Cloud State, 20-5-1 (8)
2.) North Dakota, 20-3-3 (8)
3.) Denver, 12-7-5
4.) Nebraska-Omaha, 15-8-1
5.) Miami, 9-11-3
6.) Minnesota-Duluth, 8-10-5
7.) Western Michigan, 7-14-3
8.) Colorado College, 5-18-1
Inside Hockey: New Media Power Rankings Poll
1.) St. Cloud State, 20-5-1 (8)
2.) North Dakota, 20-3-3 (8)
3.) Denver, 12-7-5
4.) Nebraska-Omaha, 15-8-1
5.) Miami, 9-11-3
6.) Minnesota-Duluth, 8-10-5
7.) Western Michigan, 7-14-3
8.) Colorado College, 5-18-1
Inside Hockey: New Media Power Rankings Poll
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Dakota Sioux
Wild Time
And UND makes them angrier after they sweep them.
Were there many UND fans at Baxter over the weekend? Probably wouldn't have mattered either way, since that was the fourth time a visiting team has swept Omaha in the last two months.
And how about Duluth stealing two from St. Cloud? So much for home-ice advantage: http://alongtheboards.com/2016/02/nchc-notebook-kasimir-kaskisuo-proves-can-steal-series/
Dakota Sioux
Wild Time
Dakota Sioux
Wild Time
Definitely, although the catch is wondering whether he'll stick around after this year.
Predictions for the quarterfinals: http://alongtheboards.com/2016/03/preview-picks-2016-nchc-quarterfinals/
Dakota Sioux
Wild Time
Vancouver did say when they drafted him he would stay at UND for 2-3 years. Pro teams have been known to not hold their word so we shall see. 1 more year would be the max though in my opinion.
Dakota Sioux
Wild Time
Dakota Sioux
Wild Time
The top 4 seeds advance to the Target Center in Minneapolis this fri/sat.
UND vs UMD - UND swept 4 games season series 3-0,3-0 in Duluth, 2-1, 2-1(ot) in GF.
SCSU vs DU - SCSU won only 2 games in series in Denver 5-2, 6-2
UND 30-5-3 -- 1st pairwise, have won last 8 games. Drake tied 2nd nation game winning goals 7. Cam 0.937 sv% 2nd nation. 1.580 gaa 1st nation. Boeser 4th nation 25 goals. UND 1.820 gaa 3rd nation.
SCSU 29-9-1 -- 3rd pairwise, 6-2 last 8 games. Two losses were to UMD in St. Cloud. 2nd nation goals per game 4.283. 29.37 pp% 2nd nation . 7.12 PIM per game 3rd nation. Kossila 3rd nation 33a.benik 7 game winning goals tied 2nd nation
DU 23-8-5 -- 6th pairwise, 11 wins in a row. Swept UND in Denver. Last 4 wins vs uno. Moore tied 4th nation 31 assists.
UMD 17-14-4 -- 13th pairwise, 6-2 last 8 swept by UND in GF. Last 4 wins have been vs Miami in Duluth. Farley 8 pp goals tied 3rd nation.
UND vs UMD - UND swept 4 games season series 3-0,3-0 in Duluth, 2-1, 2-1(ot) in GF.
SCSU vs DU - SCSU won only 2 games in series in Denver 5-2, 6-2
UND 30-5-3 -- 1st pairwise, have won last 8 games. Drake tied 2nd nation game winning goals 7. Cam 0.937 sv% 2nd nation. 1.580 gaa 1st nation. Boeser 4th nation 25 goals. UND 1.820 gaa 3rd nation.
SCSU 29-9-1 -- 3rd pairwise, 6-2 last 8 games. Two losses were to UMD in St. Cloud. 2nd nation goals per game 4.283. 29.37 pp% 2nd nation . 7.12 PIM per game 3rd nation. Kossila 3rd nation 33a.benik 7 game winning goals tied 2nd nation
DU 23-8-5 -- 6th pairwise, 11 wins in a row. Swept UND in Denver. Last 4 wins vs uno. Moore tied 4th nation 31 assists.
UMD 17-14-4 -- 13th pairwise, 6-2 last 8 swept by UND in GF. Last 4 wins have been vs Miami in Duluth. Farley 8 pp goals tied 3rd nation.
Duluth should also be desperate, since out of the four teams, it is the only one that is not a lock for the national tournament. Think it'll take a championship victory, or would an upset of UND be enough to get them an at-large bid?
If the dogs win on Friday, I think they are in. If not, then it depends on the other teams outcomes. They are ranked 16 nationally last time I checked, and UND 2?
Even with a loss UMD still has a chance, bc it's not like a 9 vs 16 matchup; the Sioux are very good which should favor the dogs if they lose.
Dakota Sioux
Wild Time
The Sioux have yet to win a game in the dump they call the Target Center. UMD will play like a desperate team and will be highly motivated to win. I hate picking against the Sioux but I think the Bulldogs win this one 4-2.
Say, do you think you can give us a prediction for tonight's lottery numbers?
Winners and losers from the NCHC tournament: http://alongtheboards.com/2016/03/winners-losers-2016-nchc-tournament/
The point about the consolation game raises an interesting question. Should they even bother with that?
The point about the consolation game raises an interesting question. Should they even bother with that?
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