IndyBlackBear

Hopefully those who made the trip enjoyed good hospitality, and didn't leave without sampling some good brews and the best seafood this side of Anchorage. As for fans at the game, lots of casuals unfamiliar w college game. And the diehards are just starved for optimism. It's been a lean couple years since Nyquist turned pro. Jury's still out on whether the new staff can avoid being LSSU-east. I think we all agree: it's encouraging to see freshman playing well. Now that the tie is in the books, here's hoping y'all go on a nice, long win streak. Cheers!

I'll disagree with siouxman a bit. NoDak definitely had a bunch of shots that dotted the I on the sweater of Maine's goalie. With almost 50 SOG, that'll happen. But they also made him move side to side a bunch of times. He didn't make any flashy glove saves, but he definitely made some good kick saves on shots following crossing feeds. For a freshman in his first start, the kid had himself a game. I think depth and strength were what impressed most about the Sioux (yeah, I know but I don't care). Every third shift or so, Maine got a line out there that could skate w the Sioux. The other shifts, though... Strength was also key for NoDak. Very apparent on faceoffs and strength in corners forced Maine to counterattack. Almost no cycling 5x5.