AlphaMikeFoxtrot

It would be great if the NCAA cared enough about hockey for them to make changes across the spectrum based on what happens in our niche sport. Sounds like basketball is a gong show right now.

Ah. Good to know. Explains why that wasn't made clear in the releases.

Were Pinto and JBD's one way? That was never made clear. I suppose capfriendly would know.

Kobe Roth was originally a tagalong recruit to keep Jared Bethune from bolting to the WHL. Didn't work, but Roth is now in a much better place than Bethune.

Social media engagement rankings for college hockey teams. https://www.therinklive.com/big-10/um-gophers/6983248-Gophers-were-college-hockeys-most-popular-social-media-team-in-March

Have any of the crowd shots of dejected Clown fans been made into gifs/memes/etc? There were some great shots

No offense to Micah Miller, but he doesn't deserve a shot out

Any word on links is appreciated. Onhockey doesn't have it listed yet but probably will Edit: it is listed

Will Cullen, who got a 3 game suspension for his hit on Jared Spooner, transfers to Miami for 5th year. I'm all for redemption and whatnot but the league better have him on a short leash.

Seems like a win win situation for Thome and UST. If he's doing an MBA their program is at their downtown Minneapolis campus so the lack of a rink wouldn't matter as much.

Quality get: https://siouxcityjournal.com/sports/hockey/amateur/musketeers/brady-ferner-gains-unique-perspective-by-spending-season-with-musketeers/article_e822f6af-7456-5c01-81bf-e0f792bc1e47.html

Omaha with a good get in Brannon McManus.

Jackson Keane signs with Wheeling of ECHL.

Personally just hoping for a fun game that I don't have to unmute to figure out what is going on. Glad it's non-B1G public schools playing.

Drake claimed off waivers by Buffalo.

With all the talk of Sandy built the program/don't judge his record before Amsoil, let's compare recruiting between the two programs: Arena: Ralph doesn't lose to any other college arenas. On campus, incredible facility, rowdy and full. Not what it was for atmosphere, but blame that on cell phones. Amsoil is nice, but it's not on campus and always seems half full since empty chairs are bright yellow. Student section behind the net is the closest it has to a leg up on the Ralph. City: Duluth is an iconic Midwestern destination, currently being revitalized after industrial decay. Hills, rivers and the lake afford outdoor recreation opportunities that rival the western US.....for four or five months out of the year when it's not too cold. Economy isn't great, but tourism is booming as kids want the perfect pic for social media endorphins and the region is very photogenic. Lots of local hockey players; usually a half dozen on their roster are local. Grand Forks is a college town, with better restaurants and culture than towns of its size without a flagship, but recreation is lacking and the rendering scent is off-putting. Economy is good, and town came back in a hurry after a natural disaster 25 years ago. Local talent that mostly attends UND is another plus. Campus: Duluth having tunnels to not require students to go outside is a lifesaver, albeit psychologically jarring after not stepping outside for over a week. Students come from all over MN, WI, and Dakotas. Lots from the cities, which is attractive to recruits from there to play in front of friends. Hockey is king, but off campus hurts. Another campus within walking distance is fun, but amenities nearby are surprisingly scarce. UND's campus could use more tunnels to shield against wind. Students are mostly from surrounding states, unless pilots. Greek is a big deal, which can be a positive or negative depending on your perspective. Nightlife is downtown, which is luckily a short cab ride. Hockey is also king, but other sports are D1 and worth a gander, unlike Duluth. Logo: when Sioux logo was gone, my opinion was Duluth now has the best logo in college hockey. Prov, NMU, UAF and ASU round out my top five. I hate Duluth as a team, but their jerseys look good. Fighting Hawks is a stupid name, clinging on rather than making a clean break is a mistake. Transition was bungled, not to mention the refusal to vote for permission on the reservation. Embarrassing saga for all involved. Program: Don't care to learn about Duluth's history. Recent success helps. Seemingly last bastion of blue collar hockey in NCAAs. UND has a tradition of excellence to which other schools aspire. More upscale than we'd care to admit, and the rough and tumble has gone the way of the dodo. Fanbase: annoying fans on social media aside, Duluth is hard to gauge these days with the bandwagon being so full. Some knowledge and passion exist; let's see what happens when they miss the tournament again, hopefully sooner rather than later. UND's fanbase is massive (by NCAA hockey standards), passionate and demanding. Travels well and dominates comments sections on the internet. Stereotypes exist, but too big to pigeon hole. Players comment on how incredible and intense the fanbase is, and seem genuine when doing so.

Whoever wins, Carvel deserves a lifetime achievement award for his work turning UMass into a consistent contender.

Cake eater Donahue has been a good grad transfer pick up for Cloud.

The one who transferred to Denver, or the one who sat out this year since UAF didn't play?

This guy did:

Chase Blackmun of Hudson WI is a defenseman we are hopefully looking at. Grad transfer from Lowell with two years remaining.

He is a step too slow for the N whenever I've seen him, but has success in the A. Loved his game at UND; finished every check and was miserable to play against.

Zajac to the Islanders. Got too close to the Devils' all time franchise records, apparently.

https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2021/04/07_Mayotte-The-Front-Runner-.php Here's to hoping he elevates CC.