Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Finley to Return...The news keeps getting better
Brad Elliott Schlossman reported today in the GrandForks Herald that big Joe Finley will be returning to UND for his senior year. BUCKY look out!
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Garrett Clarke to QMJHL
Heath Hotzler wrote in today's GrandForks Herald that Garrett Clarke will back out of his verbal commitments to the USHL Fargo Force and UND to go play in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. This decision will make him ineligible for NCAA college hockey.
One GM thinks Colin Wilson may be ready for the NHL.
The Boston Globe has a note on Colin Wilson today. It's the GM comment that worries me.........
Loose pucks
Boston University forward Colin Wilson, projected to be drafted high in the first round, may have climbed even more with an outstanding performance in the NHL combine in Toronto. Wilson might even be ready to play in the NHL in 2008-09, according to one GM . .
Loose pucks
Boston University forward Colin Wilson, projected to be drafted high in the first round, may have climbed even more with an outstanding performance in the NHL combine in Toronto. Wilson might even be ready to play in the NHL in 2008-09, according to one GM . .
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Nice article on Colin Wilson in The Vancouver Sun
The following is a nice article in The Vancouver Sun on Colin Wilson.
Proposed Rule Changes – Good or Bad?
The NCAA Ice Hockey Rules Committee proposed several changes. These changes are intended to allow student-athletes to use their speed and skill to create scoring opportunities.
The NCAA noted that: Protection of the puck carrier and faceoff protocols were identified as the committee’s points of emphasis. The committee believes officials have properly handled obstruction away from the puck, but believes the puck carrier must be afforded more opportunities to make offensive plays. In the area of faceoffs, the committee will continue to emphasize the administration of the line change procedure and increase the enforcement of interference and obstruction fouls immediately after a faceoff.
The Proposed changes are as follows:
Two-referee, two linesman system.
I think overall this is a good proposal. However, I do agree with comments made about the WCHA on the blog GOON’s World.
Goals scored by kicking. The committee spent a considerable amount of time discussing goals that are scored with the use of the skate. To make this rule as clear as possible, the group proposed adjustments to its rules that will allow all goals scored as a result of deflections. This will include deflections off an attacking player who is in the act of stopping, provided neither skate is used to direct the puck into the net. Pucks that are directed or kicked with the skate moving toward the goal will not be allowed.
This is a good change; however it is still all about referee judgment. The rule needs to be very clear and interpreted consistently amongst the referees.
Shootout. The committee voted to maintain the traditional game structure (60 minutes, followed by a five-minute overtime), but will allow interested conferences to use shootouts at their discretion. This will in no way alter national rankings or the NCAA championship selection process.
Bottom line; leave this alone. However, if a conference considers a shoot out; it should be for the extra point and not winner of the shootout takes all.
Icing. The committee approved a proposal dealing with icing. The rule will not allow a team that ices the puck to change its on-ice personnel.
This is a good change. A team should not receive a benefit for icing the puck.
Faceoff locations. Starting next season, all faceoffs will be conducted at one of the nine faceoff spots.
Not sure the impact of this.
Overall, I think the above proposals will help the play of the game. I guess we have to see what happens in July when the Rules Panel votes.
The NCAA noted that: Protection of the puck carrier and faceoff protocols were identified as the committee’s points of emphasis. The committee believes officials have properly handled obstruction away from the puck, but believes the puck carrier must be afforded more opportunities to make offensive plays. In the area of faceoffs, the committee will continue to emphasize the administration of the line change procedure and increase the enforcement of interference and obstruction fouls immediately after a faceoff.
The Proposed changes are as follows:
Two-referee, two linesman system.
I think overall this is a good proposal. However, I do agree with comments made about the WCHA on the blog GOON’s World.
Goals scored by kicking. The committee spent a considerable amount of time discussing goals that are scored with the use of the skate. To make this rule as clear as possible, the group proposed adjustments to its rules that will allow all goals scored as a result of deflections. This will include deflections off an attacking player who is in the act of stopping, provided neither skate is used to direct the puck into the net. Pucks that are directed or kicked with the skate moving toward the goal will not be allowed.
This is a good change; however it is still all about referee judgment. The rule needs to be very clear and interpreted consistently amongst the referees.
Shootout. The committee voted to maintain the traditional game structure (60 minutes, followed by a five-minute overtime), but will allow interested conferences to use shootouts at their discretion. This will in no way alter national rankings or the NCAA championship selection process.
Bottom line; leave this alone. However, if a conference considers a shoot out; it should be for the extra point and not winner of the shootout takes all.
Icing. The committee approved a proposal dealing with icing. The rule will not allow a team that ices the puck to change its on-ice personnel.
This is a good change. A team should not receive a benefit for icing the puck.
Faceoff locations. Starting next season, all faceoffs will be conducted at one of the nine faceoff spots.
Not sure the impact of this.
Overall, I think the above proposals will help the play of the game. I guess we have to see what happens in July when the Rules Panel votes.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Kozek to Return for Senior Year
Brad Elliott Schlossman reported in the GrandForks Herald that Andrew Kozek has informed UND that he will be back for his senior year. This is great news!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Chorney to attend Oliers Development Camp
Kevin Prendergast, of the Edmonton Oilers announced that Talyor Chorney has been added to the roster for the team's upcoming Development Camp.
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