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UND 2012-13 hockey season post-mortem

For UND hockey fans, the end of every season is always tough, especially for the last 13 years.  UND hockey fans don’t take losing well and UND hockey is a way of life, much like football is in Nebraska or Texas. But I digress. If you would have asked me how I thought this year would have ended, I would have said anything is possible including this ending.  Although, I...
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March 31, 2013  |  Discuss

UND vs. Niagara Lines West Region

UND vs. Niagara Lines West Region UND’s Forward lines 21 Brendan O’Donnell – 10 Corban Knight (A) – 7 Danny Kristo (A) 9 Drake Caggiula– 27 Carter Rowney (A) –19 Rocco Grimaldi 29 Bryn Chyzyk – 16 Mark MacMillan – 15 Michael Parks 13 Connor Gaarder – 28 Steph Pattyn – 17 Colten St. Clair UND Defense Parings 2 Andrew MacWilliam...
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March 29, 2013  |  Discuss

NCAA Tournament: West Regional Preview

Kyle Rau (WCHA.com), Rocco Grimaldi (UNDSports.com), Kenny Agostino (Yale Daily Sports), Casen Chubak (Buffalo News) By Andrew Weiss (@WeissFC) While the West Regional features four teams who received at large bids to this year’s tournament, there is no shortage of high end talent. Traditional hockey powers Minnesota and North Dakota combine for 29 NHL Draft picks and have the...
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March 28, 2013  |  Discuss

UND: NCAA West Region Semifinal

This weekend, the University of North Dakota travels to the NCAA West Region, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to play Niagara at Van Andel Arena, March 29, 2013. Matchup: #14 Niagara (23-9-5, No. 3 seed) versus North Dakota #7 (21-11-7, No. 2 Seed) Dates: March 29, 2013 Times: March 29: 4:30 p.m. (CT). Radio: UND 96.1 (KQHT-FM) – The Fox Webcast: none ...
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March 26, 2013  |  Discuss

UND vs. C.C. Final Five

UND Forward Lines 21 Brendan O’Donnell–10 Corban Knight (A) –7 Danny Kristo (A) 19 Rocco Grimaldi–27 Carter Rowney (A)–15 Michael Parks 25 Mitch MacMillan–16 Mark MacMillan–13 Connor Gaarder Drake Caggiula 9–28 Stephane Pattyn–17 Colten St. Clair UND Defensive Parings 2 Andrew MacWilliam (C)–18 Dillon Simpson 4 Derek Forbort–24 Jordan...
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March 21, 2013  |  Discuss

UND: Quarter Final game Ahead 3/21

WCHA Final FiveThis weekend, the University of North Dakota travels to the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota to play in theWCHA Final Five Red Baron WCHA Final Five, March 21-23, 2013. Historically, this is also the last Red Baron WCHA Final Five before UND moves to the NCHC next season. Matchup: #Unranked Colorado College (16-18-5, No. 6 seed) versus North Dakota ...
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March 19, 2013  |  Discuss

UND vs. MTU game three WCHA playoffs

Game is on DirecTV 626 and Fox College Sports UND Forward Lines 21 Brendan O’Donnell–10 Corban Knight (A) –7 Danny Kristo (A) 19 Rocco Grimaldi–27 Carter Rowney (A)–15 Michael Parks 25 Mitch MacMillan–16 Mark MacMillan–13 Connor Gaarder Drake Caggiula 9–28 Stephane Pattyn–17 Colten St. Clair UND Defensive Parings 2 Andrew MacWilliam...
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March 17, 2013  |  Discuss

UND finds tough sledding against Tech

“It was a hard fought playoff game and we came up one goal short,” head coach Dave Hakstol said. Well two if you believe the video replay that was shown on television monitors the Ralph Engelstad Arena press box. We only got one look at “shot” in question and then it was gone from the screen, for some reason we didn’t get a second look at the no-goal in question...
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March 17, 2013  |  Discuss

UND vs. MTU game 2 WCHA Playoffs

UND Forward Lines 21 Brendan O’Donnell–10 Corban Knight (A) –7 Danny Kristo (A) 19 Rocco Grimaldi–27 Carter Rowney (A)–15 Michael Parks 25 Mitch MacMillan–16 Mark MacMillan–13 Connor Gaarder 11 Derek Rodwell–28 Stephane Pattyn–17 Colten St. Clair UND Defensive Parings 2 Andrew MacWilliam (C)–18 Dillon Simpson 4 Derek Forbort–24 Jordan Schmaltz...
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March 16, 2013  |  Discuss

UND vs. MTU game 1 WCHA playoffs

UND Forward Lines 21 Brendan O’Donnell–10 Corban Knight (A) –7 Danny Kristo (A) 19 Rocco Grimaldi–27 Carter Rowney (A)–15 Michael Parks 25 Mitch MacMillan–16 Mark MacMillan–13 Connor Gaarder 11 Derek Rodwell–28 Stephane Pattyn–17 Colten St. Clair UND Defensive Parings 2 Andrew MacWilliam (C)–18 Dillon Simpson 4 Derek Forbort–24 Jordan Schmaltz...
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March 15, 2013  |  Discuss

2012-13 Blogger All-WCHA Awards Poll (by Donn)

Western Collegiate Hockey Association logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Here is how I voted on my ballot. 2012-13 Blogger All-WCHA Awards Poll All-WCHA First Team F – Danny Kristo (UND) F – Erik Haula (UM) F – Drew LeBlanc (SCSU) D – Nate Schmidt (UM) D – Joey LaLeggia (DU) G – Adam Wilcox (UM) All-WCHA Second Team F – Corban Knight (UND) F...
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March 14, 2013  |  Discuss

Goon's 2012-13 Blogger All-WCHA Awards Poll

Western Collegiate Hockey Association logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Here is my ballot for the second annual 2012-13 Blogger All-WCHA Awards Polls Ballot put on the Tradition of Excellence Blog. All-WCHA First Team F – Corban Knight, UND F – Ryan Walters, UNO F – Erik Haula, UMN   D – Nate Schmidt, UMN D – Joey LaLeggia, DU G – Stephon...
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March 13, 2013  |  Discuss

UND: The Weekend Ahead (3/15-3/17)

This weekend, the University of North Dakota entertains the Michigan Tech Huskies in the first round of the WCHA playoffs at Ralph Engelstad Arena, March 15-17, 2013. Historically, this is also the last WCHA playoff home series before UND moves to the NCHC next season. Matchup: North Dakota (19-10-7, 14-7-7 WCHA) #4 versus #Unranked Michigan Tech (12-18-4,...
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March 13, 2013  |  Discuss

Dusting off an old post going into the last week of the season

Does anyone remember when @andyjohnsonb5q asked for our preseason breakout D of the year? @runwiththedogs @goon48 mine was Sustr! — Matt Christians (@Matt_Christians) March 7, 2013 This tweet, caused me to look at this blog pre-season poll... How wrong does it appear might have been, at least as far as standings? I participated in the 3rd Annual WCHA Blogger &...
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March 06, 2013  |  Discuss

UND: The Weekend Ahead: (3/7-3/8)

This weekend, the University of North Dakota travels to Mankato, Minnesota to play the Minnesota State Mavericks in the final WCHA series “ever” between the two teams at the Verizon Wireless Center March 8-9, 2013. This is also, the last series of the regular season. Matchup: North Dakota (18-9-7, 13-6-7 WCHA) #5 versus #10 Minnesota State Mavericks (21-10-3, 15-10-1 WCHA...
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March 06, 2013  |  Discuss

UND vs. BSU game two lines

UND’s Forward lines 19 Rocco Grimaldi –10 Corban Knight (A) – 7 Danny Kristo (A) 9 Drake Caggiula– 27 Carter Rowney (A) –15 Michael Parks 25 Mitch MacMilliam – 16 Mark MacMillan – 13 Connor Gaarder 11 Derek Rodwell – 28 Steph Pattyn –17 Colten St. Clair UND Defense Parings 2 Andrew MacWilliam (C) – 18 Dillon Simpson 4 Derek...
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March 02, 2013  |  Discuss

UND vs. BSU game one lines

UND’s Forward lines 19 Rocco Grimaldi –10 Corban Knight (A) – 7 Danny Kristo (A) 9 Drake Caggiula– 27 Carter Rowney (A) –15 Michael Parks 25 Mitch MacMilliam – 16 Mark MacMillan – 13 Connor Gaarder 11 Derek Rodwell – 28 Steph Pattyn –17 Colten St. Clair UND Defense Parings 2 Andrew MacWilliam (C) – 18 Dillon Simpson 4 Derek...
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March 01, 2013  |  Discuss

The Weekend Ahead: (3/1-3/2)

This weekend, the University of North Dakota entertains the Bemidji State Beavers in an important two game WCHA series at Ralph Engelstad Arena March 1-2, 2013. This is the last home game of the regular season. Matchup: North Dakota (17-9-6, 12-6-6 WCHA) #6 versus unranked Bemidji State Beavers (6-17-7, 5-13-6 WCHA). Dates: March 1-2, 2013 Times: March1...
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February 27, 2013  |  Discuss

UND vs. Denver; College Hockey’s Hatfield-McCoy feud

Fighting Sioux (University of North Dakota) vs. Denver Pioneers (University of Denver, #14 Tom May), WCHA Final FIVE 2008 (Photo credit: Wikipedia) This season, since the NHL lockout has been over, NBC Sports Network has been doing a weekly rivalry game on Wednesdays nights between the various NHL teams. This Friday night, there will be another rivalry game on NBC Sports...
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February 21, 2013  |  Discuss

The Weekend Ahead: (2/22-2/23)

Seal of the University of North Dakota (Photo credit: Wikipedia) This weekend, the University of North Dakota travels to Denver, Colorado to play the Denver Pioneers in an important two game WCHA series at Magness Arena February 22-23, 2013. Matchup: North Dakota (16-8-6, 11-5-6 WCHA) #6 versus #10 Denver Pioneers (15-9-5, 10-7-5 WCHA). Dates: February 22-23, 2013...
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February 20, 2013  |  Discuss

UND vs. UNO Battle on Ices @6:07

North Dakota Forward Lines 19 Rocco Grimaldi–10 Corban Knight (A) –7 Danny Kristo (A) 9 Drake Caggiula–27 Carter Rowney (A)–15 Michael Parks 25 Mitch MacMillan–16 Mark MacMillan–17 Colten St. Clair 8 Dan Senkbeil–28 Stephane Pattyn–11 Derek Rodwell North Dakota Defense Pairings 2 Andrew MacWilliam (C)–18 Dillon Simpson 4 Derek Forbort–24...
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February 09, 2013  |  Discuss

UND vs. UNO game one lines

North Dakota Forward Lines 19 Rocco Grimaldi–10 Corban Knight (A) –7 Danny Kristo (A) 9 Drake Caggiula–27 Carter Rowney (A)–15 Michael Parks 25 Mitch MacMillan–16 Mark MacMillan–17 Colten St. Clair 8 Dan Senkbeil–28 Stephane Pattyn–11 Derek Rodwell North Dakota Defense Pairings 2 Andrew MacWilliam (C)–18 Dillon Simpson 4 Derek Forbort–24 Jordan...
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February 08, 2013  |  Discuss

UND: The Weekend Ahead (2/8-2/9)

This weekend, the University of North Dakota travels to Omaha, Nebraska to play the Nebraska Omaha Mavericks in a pivotal two game WCHA series at CenturyLink Center (Friday) and the TD Ameritrade Park (Saturday). Matchup: North Dakota (14-8-6, 9-5-6 WCHA) #7 versus #14 Nebraska Omaha (16-10-5, 12-6-2 WCHA). Dates: February 8-9, 2013 Times: February 8: 6:37p.m. (CT...
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February 07, 2013  |  Discuss

UND vs. UW goals and Jefferson Dahl dive

Here is the video from UND's four goals last night. All of UND's last night were a direct result of them going to the net hard and beating the Badgers to the puck. UND took the Badgers to the woodshed last night, I thought defensively, North Dakota gave the Bagers little. I thought UND was the better team for most of the weekend. I would give Badgers goalie Landon Peterson...
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February 03, 2013  |  Discuss

North Dakota stomps Wisconsin 4-1

Grand Forks, ND – The Wisconsin Badgers came into tonight’s game smoking hot, the Badgers had one loss (Miami) since November 24, 2012. During that same time frame, the Badgers had an impressive record of 10-1-4 (.800). Coming into the game, North Dakota was a team going the other direction. The Green and White hadn’t won in five games (0-2-3), and they were looking for...
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February 03, 2013  |  Discuss
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