Two BU players on the 2009 US World Junior Team

USA Hockey announced the 2009 US National Junior Hockey Team today. The team includes two players from BU, Colin Wilson and Kevin Shattenkirk along with a future UND player Danny Kristo.

Here is the link to the 2009 team

The Sioux will be in Boston this weekend…..Ok, really Cambridge

I have come to peace with the current results of this year’s Sioux season. For me, it’s time to just enjoy the rest of the games and appreciate the young talent we have on the team. I will always continue to hope and cheer for the best. For those who read my blog, you know that I live in Boston and also follow BU. This weekend is the BU vs. BC home and home series. Even though the BU/BC rivalry is legendary, there is no question where I will be -- at Harvard cheering for the Sioux.

LET’S GO SIOUX!

RECAP: Sioux 7 Cornell 3

This was the kind of effort we have been looking for and expecting to see from the Sioux. They were able to score, especially on the power play. Equally important they only gave up four power play chances to Cornell. But let’s not declare victory and book our flights to Washington D.C. We have a long way to go to get back into the national race. Last night’s effort needs to be consistent and sustained. Tonight’s game will be huge. Win it and we are starting to turn the corner. Lose it and all will be for not.

Game Summary-UND Web Site

The Sioux season begins tonight

The next nine games will be a defining moment for the Sioux. Seven of the next nine games will be against non-conference teams, with the majority of them being played at home. This is a must time for the Sioux to get on track. A good run over these next nine games will provide momentum going into the rest of the season, where the Sioux will play into the “teeth” of the WCHA. Winning at least 7 of the next 9 games is not only something that is possible, but something that must be accomplished in order to have a chance for post-season play.

BU - Time to get back on track

Tuesday night BU will play Holy Cross at Agganis Arena. This will be an opportunity for BU to get back on track after the stinging sweep by UVM over the weekend. On paper, BU should win this game but they cannot take Holy Cross lightly........just ask Minnesota.

B's have a new third jeresy

The Bruins unveiled a new third jersey. I am not sure I like it because I am more of the "old school" type. I'm sure over time it will grow on me.

RECAP: UMD 3 Sioux 1

This was an important weekend to get on track. The bottom line is we are not scoring. I know we ran into another hot goalie but I am tired of hearing that. We need to start thinking about what are we doing wrong and not what the other team is doing to us. The Sioux are tied for 37^th in the country in scoring right behind Bentley…OUCH. We need to take advantage of the power play. The Sioux are ranked 34^th on the power plays. This is a dismal ranking. With the new “rule calling” in college hockey we need to be able to score on these opportunities. Only four other teams in Division I had more opportunities to score on the power play than the Sioux and let’s not forget we are a pathetic 43rd on the penalty kill. Finally, just to add “salt to the wound,” on combined special teams, we are 55^th. We are better than three other teams in all of Division I. Special teams are “killing" us. This must be fixed or it will be a long season.

The next four games are against ECAC teams. The Sioux cannot take Cornell or Harvard lightly or they will be on the losing end.

Game Summary - UND web site.