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.

RECAP: UVM 4 BU 3…..Again

This score is not a mistake. It is the same score as Friday night. This was a differently played game with the same result. BU was down 3-1 and came roaring back to tie the game early in the third period. UVM scored in the third period at the 8:07 mark to go ahead and that was the game. Bottom line UVM out-played BU the whole weekend and was very opportunistic on the power plays. Over the weekend series, UVM had four goals on eight tries on the power play.

This is not the old Hockey East where a few teams dominate. In my opinion Hockey East is the toughest division, top to bottom, in college hockey. If you think you can just put on the sweater and assume you will win – you are in trouble.

BU will play at Agganis on Tuesday night against Holy Cross. But most importantly, T's Pub reopens on Monday so we can get back to our pre-game drinking rituals.

Game Summary- Hockey East Online

RECAP: SIOUX 2 UMD 2

Not much to say here, the Sioux should have won this game but came out with a tie. Eidsness continues to shine.  Let’s hope they can win tonight and come out of Duluth with three points. 

A summary of the game from UND's web site.