Goon's World Extras
- Goon's World
- MU vs. UND in Pictures
- WMU vs. UND in Pictures
- Army vs. UND in Pictures
- Minnesota State vs. UND in PIctures
- Miami University vs UND in Pictures.
- UND vs. BSU in Photos
- Examples of the Quality of NCHC.TV
- CC and UND in pictures
- UA vs. UND in Pictures
- UND Hockey Schedule 2023-24
- UND Hockey Roster 2023-24
Saturday, February 21, 2015
UND vs. WMU - Game Two Lines
No changes from last night's lineup. From today's NCHC press release: With a 3-1 win at Western Michigan Friday night, top-ranked North Dakota moved into sole possession of first place in the NCHC after No. 6/6 Miami and No. 5/5 Omaha both fell as the three entered the weekend tied for first. UND also extended its unbeaten streak to four games (3-0-1) and improved to 9-3-0 on the road this season with its .750 road win percentage fourth nationally and first in the NCHC. UND is now 8-6-1 on Fridays this year but an NCAA-best 13-0-2 on Saturdays (.933).
Friday, February 20, 2015
UND vs. WMU (UND goals, and scrum)
The University of North Dakota with another solid win tonight. UND looked pretty good on the road on Friday night. That's two wins in a row on Friday night. With the win, UND improves to 8-6-1 on Friday nights.
UND will go for the sweep tomorrow night. UND is 13-0-2 on Saturday nights. Junior forward Drake Caggiula scored an absolutely filthy goal tonight. That ended up being the game-winning goal tonight.
Finally, UND benefitted from a blown call on the third goal. Steph Pattyn tripped a Western player in the UND goalmouth and UND defenseman Troy Stecher went up the ice and scored a nice goal.
Western Michigan head coach Andy Murray really went off on the officials after the UND goal. Edit: On second look, it looks like the trip might have directly caused the play that led to the goal.
(Official Box Score)
"Our team’s got a short memory. If something doesn’t go our way, it’s a "‘next shift" mentality. That’s a pretty good trait." - Dave Hakstol
— North Dakota MHockey (@UNDmhockey) February 21, 2015
Western Michigan no-goal
At the 16:13 mark of the second period, WMU thought they had scored the game-tying goal. They didn't. After a two-minute plus review, the refs ruled correctly, that the puck never crossed the goal line. Apparently, Western Michigan doesn't have the an overhead camera behind the goal.
UND vs. WMU game one Lines
WMU Injuries Nolan LaPorte (9g-11a—20pts) lower-body injury. Checking the Broncos lines he's in tonight. Must have made a speedy recovery. We'll have to watch that. Same lineup for UND as last week.
Officiating and what to do: A response to recent criticism and foul officiating
by Redwing77
Let me be clear on a few things: First, I did not get to watch last weekend's series between UND and DU so I will not be specifically commenting on any plays or acts NOT embedded on this site. Second, I know I'm a frequent commentor about the poor quality of officiating but hear me out.
Recently, Goon48 posted a story stating that NCHC Officiating has to be better. He makes a few points, but he also states a few unrealistic solutions. In a perfect world, is solutions would be right on and we'd not read my post, but here goes.
Clear the Bridge, DIVE DIVE DIVE!!!!
Diving has been a problem in hockey for quite some time. It's also a problem in basketball (though in my opinion, that's because toughness is hard to come by in the NBA). But the same issues in basketball officiating falls on hockey officials as well. If the ref isn't going to call it, why not do it?
Your job is to provide your team with a competitive edge. Diving becomes more enticing if you are the "little guy" as well. If your team isn't playing so hot, or if your team, in this matchup is the "butter" and the opponent is the "hot knife," then you have to even the field somehow. In the WCHA, Greg Shepherd quietly pushed for situational officiating to help even the field (The WCHA called it "parity"). If you flop a bit and the ref responds in your favor, then it's going to happen again until it is called or the game ends. Whichever comes first.
And even then, it isn't black and white. It's hard to determine the difference between being crushed in an illegal hit, or pulling an act similar to a Looney Tune character undergoing a cartoony death scene. Some officials buffer this insecurity in the call by calling offsetting penalties.
So Goon sponsors post game punitive measures including suspensions and perhaps fines of coaches. I'm not so sure fining coaches would be effective. I remember how Mike Eaves (UW) had everyone convinced that Robbie Earl fell easier than most because he skates on his toes. How would the NCHC (or B1G in the case of UW) prove that Eaves' assertion was incorrect?
Also, 1 game suspensions for something that normally would be a 2 minute minor is a bit over the top. There are complicated solutions like banning the player for a period. There isn't a good solution to this issue.
The best I could see would be an officiating directive issued after the game towards the following week's officials stating that X Player dove in the last contest and, should question arise as to whether diving is occurring, err on the side that diving did occur. So, if the ref feels that it could have been diving, then it was and the penalty is called and the infraction that caused the dive is erased. Like I said: too complicated.
Video Review of Major Penalties
I like this, but I'd use the same rule as they do in targetting penalties in college football. If a major penalty is called that could warrant ejection, then the replay is made and a decision is made via review.
What cannot happen is a missed call occurring and the ref going back "in time" to review the hit and making a call that way. It makes things too messy. Also, if that were the case, why have officials anyways. Just have ARs to drop the puck and call icing or offsides and that's it. Do the rest via video review. Too much.
On-Ice Officials quality
I think that here's where I deviate the most. I love the NHL situation room format with reviews, but the NCHC doesn't have that kind of money. If they did, they'd have one.
I also believe that the league should be SEMI transparent. I do not believe the league owes the fans anything in terms of explanations, but they DO owe the member institutions involved. For the waved off goal, for example, I do not think we as fans or Goon or whomever is owed anything. However, Hakstol does deserve an explanation. The same goes with disciplinary action. Hakstol could choose to divulge the results if he wants to (and so could the league) but there should not be an expectation to beyond that of "the league has taken discilinary action against those involved."
The truth is, though, on ice officials DO need to be better and with that comes paperwork. I think evals should be filled out by coaching staffs after every weekend's matches evaluating the officials. If complaints arise, then this is the time for them to be aired. They can submit questionable calls (every game is recorded so they could state the circumstances and the approximate game time that the situation occurred for further review). They can also request that the official officiate their games more often or less often.
Let me be clear on a few things: First, I did not get to watch last weekend's series between UND and DU so I will not be specifically commenting on any plays or acts NOT embedded on this site. Second, I know I'm a frequent commentor about the poor quality of officiating but hear me out.
Recently, Goon48 posted a story stating that NCHC Officiating has to be better. He makes a few points, but he also states a few unrealistic solutions. In a perfect world, is solutions would be right on and we'd not read my post, but here goes.
Clear the Bridge, DIVE DIVE DIVE!!!!
Diving has been a problem in hockey for quite some time. It's also a problem in basketball (though in my opinion, that's because toughness is hard to come by in the NBA). But the same issues in basketball officiating falls on hockey officials as well. If the ref isn't going to call it, why not do it?
Your job is to provide your team with a competitive edge. Diving becomes more enticing if you are the "little guy" as well. If your team isn't playing so hot, or if your team, in this matchup is the "butter" and the opponent is the "hot knife," then you have to even the field somehow. In the WCHA, Greg Shepherd quietly pushed for situational officiating to help even the field (The WCHA called it "parity"). If you flop a bit and the ref responds in your favor, then it's going to happen again until it is called or the game ends. Whichever comes first.
And even then, it isn't black and white. It's hard to determine the difference between being crushed in an illegal hit, or pulling an act similar to a Looney Tune character undergoing a cartoony death scene. Some officials buffer this insecurity in the call by calling offsetting penalties.
So Goon sponsors post game punitive measures including suspensions and perhaps fines of coaches. I'm not so sure fining coaches would be effective. I remember how Mike Eaves (UW) had everyone convinced that Robbie Earl fell easier than most because he skates on his toes. How would the NCHC (or B1G in the case of UW) prove that Eaves' assertion was incorrect?
Also, 1 game suspensions for something that normally would be a 2 minute minor is a bit over the top. There are complicated solutions like banning the player for a period. There isn't a good solution to this issue.
The best I could see would be an officiating directive issued after the game towards the following week's officials stating that X Player dove in the last contest and, should question arise as to whether diving is occurring, err on the side that diving did occur. So, if the ref feels that it could have been diving, then it was and the penalty is called and the infraction that caused the dive is erased. Like I said: too complicated.
Video Review of Major Penalties
I like this, but I'd use the same rule as they do in targetting penalties in college football. If a major penalty is called that could warrant ejection, then the replay is made and a decision is made via review.
What cannot happen is a missed call occurring and the ref going back "in time" to review the hit and making a call that way. It makes things too messy. Also, if that were the case, why have officials anyways. Just have ARs to drop the puck and call icing or offsides and that's it. Do the rest via video review. Too much.
On-Ice Officials quality
I think that here's where I deviate the most. I love the NHL situation room format with reviews, but the NCHC doesn't have that kind of money. If they did, they'd have one.
I also believe that the league should be SEMI transparent. I do not believe the league owes the fans anything in terms of explanations, but they DO owe the member institutions involved. For the waved off goal, for example, I do not think we as fans or Goon or whomever is owed anything. However, Hakstol does deserve an explanation. The same goes with disciplinary action. Hakstol could choose to divulge the results if he wants to (and so could the league) but there should not be an expectation to beyond that of "the league has taken discilinary action against those involved."
The truth is, though, on ice officials DO need to be better and with that comes paperwork. I think evals should be filled out by coaching staffs after every weekend's matches evaluating the officials. If complaints arise, then this is the time for them to be aired. They can submit questionable calls (every game is recorded so they could state the circumstances and the approximate game time that the situation occurred for further review). They can also request that the official officiate their games more often or less often.
Friday before the Storm Links
It's crunch time, the final push to the NCAA playoffs. Selection Sunday, the regionals... Some college hockey teams are fighting for their playoff lives. This is is the best time o the year.
UND vs. WMU, A Series Preview http://t.co/12v2VI0O0p pic.twitter.com/V9WR96FANc
— The Hockey Writers (@TheHockeyWriter) February 20, 2015
NCHC Hockey: Officiating Has to Be Better http://t.co/QFZJ4W5DPf pic.twitter.com/8YOCdXQukO
— The Hockey Writers (@TheHockeyWriter) February 18, 2015
@davidlukeramsey opines on #GoldPan series: http://t.co/xYCbBqq8KV #DUvsCC @csgazette @TheNCHC #collegehockey #NCAAHockey #NCHCHockey
— Joe Paisley (@Paisleyhockey) February 20, 2015
As part of #HWAA, today is #HockeyJerseyDay. Here's our favorite jerseys! Whose sweater are you sporting today? pic.twitter.com/HXqtqQXJDF
— The NCHC (@TheNCHC) February 20, 2015
.@DUCoachMonty and the Pios are on the ice at Magness Arena for today's morning skate! #DUGameDay #DU1NATION #DUvsCC pic.twitter.com/pem6aI4rgz
— Denver Hockey (@DU_Hockey) February 20, 2015
Andrew MacWilliam on the ice at morning skate after his first NHL recall. #TMLtalk pic.twitter.com/gccpVpqveI
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) February 20, 2015
Details on MacWilliam's recall are available here → http://t.co/imCAlk0vzA #TMLtalk pic.twitter.com/47lQGgMxDC
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) February 19, 2015
Includes F Luke Johnson. #Blackhawks RT @SBNCollegePuck: The second installment of our Top NHL Prospects list: #81-90 http://t.co/cgqmh4wC42
— North Dakota MHockey (@UNDmhockey) February 20, 2015
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Big Ten Mulling 'Year of Readiness'
This is a horrible idea and couldn't see college hockey adopting this silly rule. a rule like this would cause big ticket recruits to do to Major Junior and bypass college hockey altogether.
I think this is a horrible idea for football and basketball as well.
I think this is a horrible idea for football and basketball as well.
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com -- The Big Ten is seeking feedback from its members about the possibility of making freshmen athletes ineligible for competition as they adjust to college life.
In a statement to ESPN.com, the league says it is gauging interest from its members about a "national discussion regarding a year of readiness for student-athletes."
The league has provided background to its members about such a step but has made no official proposal at this point.
The Big Ten has provided background to its members about the possibility of making freshmen athletes ineligible for competition as they adjust to college life but has made no official proposal at this point.
The Diamondback, the student newspaper at Maryland, reported Thursday that the Big Ten is circulating a document titled, "A Year of Readiness," which explores making freshmen in football and men's basketball ineligible for competition.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Alex Ovechkin Hits, Slashes Kris Letang, Scrums Develop
Exciting game in Pittsburgh tonight. Washington Capitals forward slashed Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang on the back of the legs and then Letang blew a tire. It was kind of an odd the way that things transpired. Letang has returned to the game.
Should there have been a penalty on Ovie?
Bedlam here in the 'Burgh. Pens losing their cool and refs losing control. #Caps would be wise to take advantage, if they're able. #CapsPens
— Mike Vogel (@VogsCaps) February 18, 2015
Monday, February 16, 2015
Biddco and RWD Your NCHC Fans of the Week
Congrats to our co-@SportNgin #NCHCFan of the Week, @Biddco & @runwiththedogs, who saw the #FFTrophyTour @UMDHockey pic.twitter.com/U6f4lvg4Gq
— The NCHC (@TheNCHC) February 17, 2015
I couldn't resist this one.
Big Buff Smokes Luke Gazdic
Check out this legal, hard, crisp shoulder-to-shoulder check by Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien. Big Buff absolutely blows up Luke Gazdic wth a monster check. I hurt just watching the video.
the thing with buff and that hit, really, who is gonna fight him? he's untouchable. can do whatever he wants #nhljets
— gary lawless (@garylawless) February 17, 2015
USCHO.com Division I Men's Poll
February
16, 2015
Team
|
(First
Place Votes)
|
Record
|
Points
|
Last
Poll
|
|
1
|
North Dakota
|
(35)
|
20-
6-3
|
980
|
2
|
2
|
Minnesota State
|
(10)
|
23-
6-2
|
909
|
1
|
3
|
Boston University
|
19-
5-4
|
902
|
3
|
|
4
|
Michigan Tech
|
(
5)
|
24-
7-1
|
856
|
5
|
5
|
Nebraska-Omaha
|
17-
8-3
|
798
|
4
|
|
6
|
Miami
|
18-
9-1
|
752
|
7
|
|
7
|
Minnesota-Duluth
|
18-11-1
|
693
|
6
|
|
8
|
Bowling Green
|
18-
7-5
|
617
|
8
|
|
9
|
Denver
|
16-10-2
|
557
|
9
|
|
10
|
Boston College
|
18-10-2
|
528
|
10
|
|
11
|
Quinnipiac
|
20-
8-2
|
526
|
13
|
|
12
|
Providence
|
18-10-2
|
466
|
11
|
|
13
|
Yale
|
15-
7-3
|
362
|
15
|
|
14
|
Harvard
|
13-
8-3
|
336
|
14
|
|
15
|
Michigan
|
16-10-0
|
258
|
12
|
|
16
|
Massachusetts-Lowell
|
17-10-4
|
248
|
16
|
|
17
|
Minnesota
|
16-
9-3
|
237
|
NR
|
|
18
|
Vermont
|
17-11-2
|
183
|
17
|
|
19
|
Robert Morris
|
20-
5-5
|
131
|
18
|
|
20
|
St. Lawrence
|
16-11-3
|
39
|
20
|
|
Others receiving votes:
Northeastern 29, Penn State 27, Colgate 23, St. Cloud State 22, Bentley 6,
Merrimack 6, Bemidji State 3, Western Michigan 3, Notre Dame 2, Mercyhurst 1.
|
I wonder if there will be streamer and balloons in the UND coaches’
office today. J
Sunday, February 15, 2015
NCHC Hockey: Two Reviews, One Wrong, One Right
When the NCHC was formed, the league was going to do things better. That was one of the premises of breaking away from the WCHA schools. That status quo was no longer acceptable and needed to be changed.
One of the big selling points of hiring head of officials Don Adam was that the NCHC was going to work on training their on-ice officials. Almost two years into this new league, the NCHC is still plagued by many of the same issues that were front and center in the in the old WCHA. You have a great on-ice product that's officiated by sub-standard officials.
In my opinion, the NCHC has officials that shouldn't be reffing games at this level. This past weekend, NCHC officials Timm Walsh, Nick Krebsbach were absolutely brutal. Words can't explain what transpired. So, you have a video to watch.
First, you have a legitimate goal that should have counted. As you can see by watching the video, that the puck was clearly over the line.
There's no reason that goal shouldn't have counted. Watch the video, the puck was clearly over the line and in the net. The argument of the ref was going to blow the whistle, doesn't cut it in this instance.You have a puck that's not frozen and in play. If the refs were going to blow the whistle, there's no reason to spend five minutes reviewing the play. Right?
The second play, the puck is clearly not in the net and the refs take quite a bit of time to review the play.
One of the big selling points of hiring head of officials Don Adam was that the NCHC was going to work on training their on-ice officials. Almost two years into this new league, the NCHC is still plagued by many of the same issues that were front and center in the in the old WCHA. You have a great on-ice product that's officiated by sub-standard officials.
In my opinion, the NCHC has officials that shouldn't be reffing games at this level. This past weekend, NCHC officials Timm Walsh, Nick Krebsbach were absolutely brutal. Words can't explain what transpired. So, you have a video to watch.
First, you have a legitimate goal that should have counted. As you can see by watching the video, that the puck was clearly over the line.
There's no reason that goal shouldn't have counted. Watch the video, the puck was clearly over the line and in the net. The argument of the ref was going to blow the whistle, doesn't cut it in this instance.You have a puck that's not frozen and in play. If the refs were going to blow the whistle, there's no reason to spend five minutes reviewing the play. Right?
The second play, the puck is clearly not in the net and the refs take quite a bit of time to review the play.
Saturday, February 14, 2015
UND vs. DU lines - Update On Student Who Interupted Moment of Silence
Also, update on the student that so rudely and selfishly interrupted the moment of silence last night. He's banned from the Ralph for the rest of the season. That's a good start. He was also cited for minor in possession.
Mutual respect is the cornerstone of any great rivalry; proud to have UND as 1 of our biggest rivals & appreciate their support this weekend
— Denver Hockey (@DU_Hockey) February 14, 2015
@jackbreen94 don't Apologize to me. Apologize to @DUCoachMonty @DU_Hockey.
— Drake Caggiula (@drakecaggiula) February 14, 2015
I'm told that the person who yelled during the moment of silence yesterday was immediately ejected from the building by security.
— Brad E. Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) February 14, 2015
That fan also has been banned from the building for the remainder of the year.
— Brad E. Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) February 14, 2015
Related articles
- UND Hockey: Moron Ruins Moment of Silence at the Ralph(ndgoon.blogspot.com)
- North Dakota and Denver set to Battle(insidehockey.com)
UND Hockey: Moron Ruins Moment of Silence at the Ralph
Tonight, during the pre-game ceremony, the UND hockey team and the REA had a moment of silence to honor DU head coach Jim Montgomery who lost his father earlier in the day. During the moment of silence for coach Montgomery, some, buffoon/moron from the student section decided to yell drunken barrage of profanity.
I hope this clown learned something tonight, have some class. It's not always about you. You disgraced the University. As an alumnus of the University of North Dakota, I am embarrassed.
That person/moron that did this should be ashamed of themselves. You're stupidity and selfishness makes us look like a bunch of beer swilling, unwashed morons. Absolutely disgusting. They should ban you from the Ralph for the rest of the year. I agree with the UND players, what moron.
And to the idiot that yelled during the moment of silence. Give your head a shake. And never enter the Ralph again.
— Drake Caggiula (@drakecaggiula) February 14, 2015
Deepest condolences to Coach Montgomery! Thoughts and prayers with you and your family. #hockeyfamily
— Drake Caggiula (@drakecaggiula) February 14, 2015
(3/3) Unnecessary words. That is not how we conduct ourselves here. Sorry @DU_Hockey, and we are extremely sorry for your loss.
— Mark MacMillan (@EasyMac_16) February 14, 2015
(2/3) We respect the moment of silence offered at the Ralph today and are sincerely sorry about the individual that decided to shout some...
— Mark MacMillan (@EasyMac_16) February 14, 2015
(1/3) Wins and losses aside, the hockey community is a close family. On behalf of @UNDmhockey, our deepest condolences to @DUCoachMonty...
— Mark MacMillan (@EasyMac_16) February 14, 2015
Friday, February 13, 2015
NCHC Hockey: A look at the Standings
The standing will probably change a few times before the season is over, you can bet on it. But UND takes the lead for now. Stay tuned, developing.
UND vs. DU Game One Lines - Links
Pretty much the same lines as last time out.
UND and DU Set to Faceoff http://t.co/DABryDmbwz pic.twitter.com/nWno12njb4
— The Hockey Writers (@TheHockeyWriter) February 12, 2015
North Dakota vs. Denver, A Series Preview - http://t.co/VOr88BmWoT #NHL pic.twitter.com/45th78CNZF
— THW Hockey (@HockeyLinks) February 13, 2015
Fans can vote for UND's Mark MacMillan and Nick Mattson for the Senior CLASS Award: http://t.co/I7EkM1C16R #UNDproud pic.twitter.com/sWqcdUhBZb
— North Dakota MHockey (@UNDmhockey) February 13, 2015
http://t.co/e4GQr5zK1P has a piece on Brock Boeser's commitment to UND http://t.co/RGWU1DVma5
— Brad E. Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) February 13, 2015
During Jim's absence, we have the utmost confidence in Dave Carle's ability to lead our student-athletes this weekend as they face UND (2/2)
— Ryan Peck (@Ryan_Peck) February 13, 2015
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