I think that's false, at one time a few years ago I believe I posted the largest crowds to watch a game at Mariucci and Kohl center were against UND, and it was definately after 2004 iirc.
I know Bismarck is somewhat bigger than GF but that seems like a lot of HS for a town of Bismarcks size vs 2 in GF.
Doesn't GF have only one womens team too?
I will say Luke does take dumb penalties as seemingly inopportune times, but he's a work horse, and a decent faceoff guy who would certainly be missed, because unfortunately there isn't anyone who can replace him.