That's too bad about Lee. I expect good things from him. Hopefully...
Mick Hatten over at the St. Cloud Times reported on his blog a few days ago that Lee could be returning as soon as around the end of the month/early Feb. because his rehab is ahead of schedule.
At least some GOOD news on the Huskies front for a change!
They need to get some of the bigger natives in the state eventually. It's hard to believe with all the legends they've had (Hedican, Cullen, Malone) they've only had ONE NCAA tournament victory in their history.
Two more forwards go down tonight in Cory Thorson and Jordy Christian. Unlikely either willl play against Minnesota so we are now down to 10 forwards for at least 1 week. When it rains....
Benik 60 points (16G, 44A) 16PIM in 42 games for Penticton (BCHL) (leads league in assists)
Hendrickson 16 points (7G, 9A) 8PIM in 42 games for Penticton/Salmon Arm (BCHL)
Jarvelainen 15 points (5G, 10A) 16PIM in 30 games for Green Bay (USHL)
Brodzinski 12 points (4G, 8A) 8PIM in 32 games for Fargo (USHL)
Papa 20 points (9G, 11A) 20PIM in 29 games for Waterloo (USHL)
Murray 36 points (8G, 28A) 20PIM in 34 games for Omaha (USHL) (leads team in points, league in assists)
Defensemen
Lauridsen 22 points (5G, 17A) 24PIM +22 in 34 games for Green Bay (USHL) (3rd on team/league in D-scoring, 2nd in league in D-assists & 2nd in league in +/-)
Prow 13 points (2G, 11A) 10PIM -2 in 27 games for Des Moines (USHL) (leads team in D scoring)
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Peterson 56 points (30G, 26A) 22PIM in 18 games for Duluth Marshall (3rd in state in scoring)
Two more forwards go down tonight in Cory Thorson and Jordy Christian. Unlikely either willl play against Minnesota so we are now down to 10 forwards for at least 1 week. When it rains....
According to Motzko, on further review of the kicked in goal, it should have counted. After Hanowski kicked it, he got his stick on it. Hanowski didn't feel it hit his stick and you couldn't see it from the overhead view but other views showed it clearly. Oh well.
Got Thorson and Lee back, lost Novak who was in a cast after the game so we are down to 10 forwards again but I love this team's compete level. They just will not quit.
Can't believe Motzko is still there. Seems like he's been there forever. Look forward to the game tonight at the National Hockey Center. I always loved watching the games there when my brother in law was captain and my little sis was there attending.
Possibly lost Oliver and Eddy due to hits last night. Both were called 5 minute majors and Woods got a game DQ for his hit on Eddy so he is out tonight. But if they don't play, we are down to 8 forwards, exactly half of what we started the season with on the roster.
So where do they pull players up from? I've never understood where college hockey calls player up from but my only guess is the USHL and other junior leagues.
So where do they pull players up from? I've never understood where college hockey calls player up from but my only guess is the USHL and other junior leagues.
There is no place to pull anyone from except maybe former high school players already at school. Classes are well underway in the 2nd semester, no one can be brought in.
I can't believe that with 9 forwards, they swept in Madison. Well done boys!
Joey Benik named BCHL player of the month for January after posting 29 points (10G, 19A) in 10 games.
Penticton has also broken the BCHL record for consecutive wins, picking up their 30th in a row last night.
Recruit Update
Forwards
Benik 74 points (22G, 52A) 23PIM in 47 games for Penticton (BCHL) (leads league in assists)
Hendrickson 18 points (8G, 10A) 8PIM in 46 games for Penticton/Salmon Arm (BCHL)
Jarvelainen 18 points (7G, 11A) 16PIM in 35 games for Green Bay (USHL)
Brodzinski 13 points (5G, 8A) 10PIM in 37 games for Fargo (USHL)
Papa 23 points (10G, 13A) 20PIM in 34 games for Waterloo (USHL)
Murray 45 points (13G, 32A) 22PIM in 39 games for Omaha (USHL) (leads team in points, 2nd in league in assists)
Defensemen
Lauridsen 22 points (5G, 17A) 26PIM +25 in 39 games for Green Bay (USHL) (3rd on team, 6th in league in D-scoring, 4th in league in D-assists & 2nd in league in +/-)
Prow 15 points (2G, 13A) 14PIM -7 in 32 games for Des Moines (USHL) (2nd on team in D scoring)
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Peterson 63 points (34G, 29A) 24PIM in 22 games for Duluth Marshall (6th in state in scoring)
This is going to sound bitter but whatever. Cam Reid's reason for leaving was a chance to play on Portland's top line. That lasted all of 3 weeks. He's now on their second line, the same place he was here. Good on ya Reid.
This is going to sound bitter but whatever. Cam Reid's reason for leaving was a chance to play on Portland's top line. That lasted all of 3 weeks. He's now on their second line, the same place he was here. Good on ya Reid.
Novak will be back, Oliver out, LeBlanc out and though he is practicing in a no contact jersey, I don't expect him back this year. Rumored LeBlanc will red-shirt and come back for a 5th year. Lee will start Friday and if he stays hot, may very well start Saturday too.
In other news, Final Five tickets came. anyone else attending?
Novak will be back, Oliver out, LeBlanc out and though he is practicing in a no contact jersey, I don't expect him back this year. Rumored LeBlanc will red-shirt and come back for a 5th year. Lee will start Friday and if he stays hot, may very well start Saturday too.
In other news, Final Five tickets came. anyone else attending?
Would love to but I will be coaching Team North Dakota that weekend.
Likely playoff destinations are now CS, Omaha or Houghton. Three places I think we can win.
Recruit Update
Forwards
Benik 86 points (27G, 59A) 23PIM in 54 games for Penticton (BCHL) (Tied for team lead in points, 3rd in league in points, leads league in assists)
Hendrickson 22 points (10G, 12A) 8PIM in 53 games for Penticton/Salmon Arm (BCHL)
Jarvelainen 18 points (7G, 11A) 18PIM in 40 games for Green Bay (USHL)
Brodzinski 16 points (6G, 10A) 12PIM in 43 games for Fargo (USHL)
Papa 28 points (13G, 15A) 22PIM in 42 games for Waterloo (USHL)(3rd on team in scoring)
Murray 54 points (15G, 39A) 30PIM in 46 games for Omaha (USHL) (leads team in points, league in assists, 3rd in league in scoring)
Defensemen
Lauridsen 23 points (5G, 18A) 28PIM +25 in 44 games for Green Bay (USHL) (3rd on team, 10th in league in D-scoring, 7th in league in D-assists & 4th in league in +/-)
Prow 18 points (2G, 16A) 16PIM +2 in 41 games for Des Moines (USHL) (2nd on team in D scoring)
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Peterson 79 points (44G, 35A) 30PIM in 27 games for Duluth Marshall (5th in state in regular season scoring)
That's how you get home ice. Well done Huskies. This is a very beatable UNO team and I want to see you guys in St. Paul. Get it done!
I think after that OT loss to DU on Saturday, the Mavs might be a PO'd bunch heading to the NHC. It looks like Lee is starting to return to form, and IMO that'll bid well for SCSU. Then again they always have Mr. Clutch Faragher, if Lee can't get it done.
You'd think they'd have been PO'd well before that since they've lost 4 straight and are just 4-8-2 since Jan. 1. Hanowski has been great in the 2nd half and we are finding scoring from other places. I will be shocked if we lose this series.
You'd think they'd have been PO'd well before that since they've lost 4 straight and are just 4-8-2 since Jan. 1. Hanowski has been great in the 2nd half and we are finding scoring from other places. I will be shocked if we lose this series.
Never doubt a Blais coached team but with that said I say your Huskies in 3.
