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When will players start coming to Canada for the WJC? Will they need to quarantine for two weeks when they do travel here?

north dakota beats denver 4-3. jake sanderson scores his first goal and adds an assist.

north dakota beats denver 4-3. jake sanderson scores his first goal and adds an assist.
- spatso

https://twitter.com/i/status/1335055488342429698

Im also hearing Pinto was 18-0 in the faceoff dot?!

https://twitter.com/i/status/1335055488342429698

Im also hearing Pinto was 18-0 in the faceoff dot?!
- david22

That won't carry over to the NHL unfortunately. Most rookies get bent over, not even a spit courtesy. Still have high hopes for Pinto, but that FO% is about to take a massive hit.

That won't carry over to the NHL unfortunately. Most rookies get bent over, not even a spit courtesy. Still have high hopes for Pinto, but that FO% is about to take a massive hit.
- bikeguy99

Not sure. Head coach at North Dakota is quoted as saying he is the strongest (physically) of anyone he has ever seen in the face off circle. Coach said, Pinto literally "rips the arms off of the opposing centreman."

Certainly, Pinto will have downturn in his numbers as he moves up in competition. But he can also improve on his technique and physical dominance.

North Dakota up 7-0 half way through game with Western Michigan. Pinto has 4 points (1 goal and 3 assists).

Not sure. Head coach at North Dakota is quoted as saying he is the strongest (physically) of anyone he has ever seen in the face off circle. Coach said, Pinto literally "rips the arms off of the opposing centreman."

Certainly, Pinto will have downturn in his numbers as he moves up in competition. But he can also improve on his technique and physical dominance.
- spatso

For sure! I just don't expect him to have big success out of the gate. A season or two to really get used to the big boys in the NHL. NCAA has all the speed and skill, but ask any scouts and they will all say that physicality and strength are the leagues weaker areas. Not a big deal, most of the league's top f/o guys take a few seasons to master the craft.