Been out of pocket since Wednesday because had 4 UND Alums and one BC alum fly in for the Frozen Four. Had 2 more local UND alums join us for the games in St Paul. As a group (excluding the BC guy) we decided to cheer less for Michigan (because f*ck them) and DU (can't let them get too far ahead in Natty's) and semi-root for the Beanpot teams. Crowds in St Paul were very manageable at the local taverns during the pre-game beerfest with good representation of jerseys from the college hockey world. Saw a group with West Virginia jerseys on; guessing they are Club level? DU of course finds a way in the first game; attendance announced at over 19k; must have been paid attendance and not actual. (lotsa open seats) Celebrini not that noticeable. BC, in the second game, absolutely crushes Michigan. Very impressive display from the Eagles; they looked very crisp and their breakouts just killed Michigan.
Friday was our off day and was reserved for playing pool, griling on the patio and drinking beer. Saturday in St Paul found us at McGoverns again after striking out against a packed crowd at Tom Reids. May have been the Neal Broten signing there that drew the big crowd. It was a little more crowded on Saturday; most of the Michigan fans around us had magically been replaced by BC fans.
I thought BC would have no problem with DU but the Pios really stepped up their game and dominated the first period. Getting that first goal in the second was huge for Denver; and Davis stood on his head. BC only had 12 shots after 2 periods and were chasing the game in the third. BC really dominated DU in the third but Davis was not to be solved. So Congrats to Denver...ugh, just threw up in my mouth a little.