The Sicatoka

Schlossman's quarter and I have the same team coming out of Cincy. Yeah, that off the rails.

Sing it, Shania.

Well, there's $20 down the tubes. I'M KIDDING!

The stages.

OK. I went flat out "guano loco". I'll be this year's anchorman. But I had to do it.

I believe it's just like the regular season (at home): You're allowed to warm up 3 goalies and 1 extra skater; however, you're limited to 18 skaters + 2 goalies for the game.

Yes, but my sources say 3 was doing drills with 21 as his defensive partner and 3 went down the tunnel with 15 minutes left in the hour practice. 20&4, 28&6, 24&5 were the pairs in the drills.

The slow Band-Aid pull wasn't working. Ed ripped it.

The one where the goalie will be replaced.

Are you planning to prepare your "special dish"?

Go Riders.

Distractions are distractions. And they distract.

Why can't I find the open practice times schedule now that I'm looking for it? < gaaahhh > EDIT: Nevermind ... Team Practices Open to Public: Thursday, March 23 BU: 11:30AM-12:30PMUND: 12:45-1:45PMUMD: 2-3PMOSU: 3:15-4:15PM http://scheelsarena.com/ncaa-west-regional-information/

So I'm not alone. I just can't do my bracket because I keep wanting to pick Tech over DU and I can't figure out why (heart or head).

They blow that away this year. Frozen Four: United Center, home of the Chicago NHL franchise. For those that have been in the Madhouse on Madison, you know what I'm getting at. (There may be an image or two in there.)

My advice: Print this. Pin to shirt. Walk to their table. Smile. Get your stubs. Proceed to nearest trash receptacle and dispose of thing pinned to shirt.

"Lost his balance" ... and just happened to lower his shoulder and land it in the middle of the goalie's chest? Yeah-right. Let's measure Ciskie's statement ... and as expected ...

His collapsible. They wouldn't let him back in his Ice Castle.

Icon is a non-starter: not UND's; no broadcast capabilities. REA Olympic or nothing.

One pundit I heard recently noted the change in performance for the Wild times exactly with the Arizona trade.

One more thought: A much as some of you may not like or agree with the "Fighting Hawks" name, logo, or resolution, there are some that like it even far less. Those are the folks that don't like to see UND back winning.

To me, the casual observer, I'd note that now that all the tense energy surrounding the old nickname (waiting for the next court order, or the next flair-up, or the next "incident") is gone, what's happened? 2016 Men's National Ice Hockey Champions 2017 Big Sky Volleyball Champions 2017 Big Sky Football Champions 2017 Big Sky Women's Basketball Champions 2017 Big Sky Men's Basketball Champions And a first ever Men's Basketball appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Oh, and now a 15th straight NCAA men's ice hockey tournament appearance. (The name didn't change that. See above.) A casually observing cynic might claim that now that the situation is resolved that energy and focus has been redirected to far better things for UND and UND Athletics. You may not completely like the resolution, but you can't argue with the results since "Fighting Hawks".

Funny thing is, the most successful team under the "Fighting Hawks" name is ... 2016 Men's Ice Hockey National Champions. Yes, the name was in place at that time. It was used by ESPN during the game.

No worries. But that's how the NCAA rolls.

Yup. Exactly. No flashbacks to Frozen Four of 1997*. *Michigan was so sure they'd be in the final they overlooked BU. Whups.