Oldguy

"ND did not have their game tonight. Nothing else you can say" is the most kind thing the announcers could say about this pathetic showing. Sad day in ND hockey history.

I told myself I was not going to come here tonight to bitch about a loss. But...WTF? These Friday F-ups are getting old. What the hell, Berry?

After a tough loss last night, where everything seemed to bounce wrongly, UND holds a team with 15 draft picks to 13 shots. I'm guessing that UM has not been held to that few shots in a long, long time.

I was yelling at my TV: Save the Celly for when you tie the game, Gaber! Making it a 1-3 game was not the moment. Here's hoping that Driscol can get both a focus on, as well as some puck luck tonight. All three of the first goals were flukes. Not even sure the first one crossed the line fully. But, the next two were just bizarre.

Got DOMINATED tonight. Slow, sloppy, weak.

Will get dominated again tomorrow if that is the best they can do.

Uninspiring, unintelligent hockey tonight. Yes, we had a few flu cases, but that showing was pathetic.

I think 17K spend a lot to attend a game like this because they expect the team to play inspired, high level hockey. Ooops.

This team is average. You are your record. A few players were simply brutal tonight. First destination loss - a terrible legacy for this year's team. Learn to start on time.

Alternative Endings: Beavers will be eager tomorrow. better be ready to play hard in the slot! Beavers will be eager tomorrow. better be ready to finish our chances!

My takeaways: Weak start - not competitive enough Good second. Lots of puck support going north. Not the best third, but a good road win anyway. Beavers will be eager tomorrow. better be ready to score!

Agreed. UND looks slow and timid. Need to start battling for possession, or this is going to be ugly.

Even though I don't really believe that I have the slightest influence on the team's success, I still wear green every game day, from the morning until the next day. Ritual.

I'm surprised that Cooper Moore is not listed. Also a bit surprised to see Schmaltz as 2nd line center.

From yesterday's press conference, my takeaways were that Connor Ford has high expectations for himself, given that he has played 149 games at the college level. And, Berry characterized Costantini as a skilled, fast, big center that they expect to become an important part of the team as he develops.

Didn't they put Budy at center a little bit last year?

With the confirmation of Matteo C. coming in, that completes the team for '21-22. The interesting thing is that, with the transfers, they only need 1 freshman to complete the lineup on any given night. Quite the luxury. I think some of the freshmen will be good enough to earn spots, but it is rare to have a team where you don't HAVE to play multiple freshmen.

I remember being in the old barn at about age 5, with full gear (hat, coat, gloves, etc.) on, drinking hot chocolate to stay warm, as well as clapping and stomping a lot. Wow, have things changed since those days.

Is ESPN working for anyone?

Got punked tonight. Just did not show up.

They pretty much look disinterested tonight - not sure how else to characterize mistake after mistake after mistake. Sandersen has been brutal. Scheel not sharp. Where the heck are our top two lines?

A few post-game thoughts. Please play Thome tomorrow. Scheel was sub-par tonight. Kawaguchi / Pinto / Gaber: maybe have a non-liability game soon? Berry: Where is the mojo with this team? Not playing smart in their own zone (at all), no offensive sustained pressure. Where are these guys' heads?

This is sad. After going down 0-4, now they are finally starting to try to build momentum. Way to show up ready. Over before it started.

Let's face it . ND looks awful lately, even with the full roster. No mojo, no jump. Bleh.

ND looks just like they did last weekend, except they are not playing CC. Play like this, and you will not even be close to the top in league standings, let alone talking about playoffs.