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Yes...on GAME DAY. We can't have you change it up and start it a day early. Just try not to get suspended before then...

They just sell their tickets to more BU fans...at ridiculously high prices.

The "log jam" behind Rask may not be as solid as it seems. Both Subban and Svedberg have shown a tendency to be up-and-down with their play. I guess one could blame that on youth, but there was some talk of Subban being moved near the trade deadline. The Bruins could be considered "rich" at goalie, and I wouldn't put it past them to move one of those guys to bolster the roster in other areas - especially if they feel Zane has long-term potential.

Just curious what the percentages are without Mac...that's the relevant stat. Regardless, it will certainly be important to start plays with possession against a skilled team like BU.

Realistically it has been like this since December.

Stecher actually shot it into another Sioux player and it led to the 2-on-1.

I sure hope they can get it together, but the year one to year two "improvements" are hardly visible. I was pretty upset that it took 20 minutes to get through the lobby and into the game. The TSA screening was a bit over the top. As for the game experience, I cant understand why they don't use the fascia scoreboard to display the score and game time like every other arena in the country. It was odd having to look up to the center-hung scoreboard all the time. I think my favorite part of the game was the Mountain Dew chugging contest.

This is correct. I just called the Pourhouse and they said minors are allowed until 10PM.

IIRC, MN played early as the top seed at the X last year, but we played the late game in Cincy vs 1 seed Wisconsin. The eastern regionals both had the 1 seeds playing the early game. It's probably partially up to ESPN and who they want to televise on the networks vs streaming on ESPN3.

Checking in to downtown hotel tomorrow afternoon!

They haven't exactly lit the world on fire in conference tourneys held in their own backyard. Maybe a road trip to Michigan will be good for them?

Ahh, yes, the wristbands. Forgot about that. Glad to see they're keeping the same re-entry policy this year.

You do not have to leave between games, there is only one ticket for each daily session. Last year we were able to get scanned out, grab a bite to eat, then scan back in for the second game. I'm hoping their re-entry policy is the same this year.

The early semifinal slot is nicer in case, God forbid, we have to turn around and play a 3rd place game Saturday. This could be part of the "historically better" Saturday results for the Friday afternoon participants.

I like the early start. It believe they will have an early start on Regional weekend, so may as well get used to it.

PM received & replied.

My bad...I got confused by your "head sewn to the carpet" comment regarding the B's probability of finishing ahead of the Pens. Rank these three items in terms of likelihood of occurring please: - A team blowing a 3-0 series lead. - A team blowing an 11 point lead with 13 games left and missing the playoffs. - A man having his head sewn to the carpet.

It's funny because it's OK to proclaim that a team is safely in a playoff spot with only a 6 point lead on 8th place and 13 games left; but DON'T YOU DARE proclaim that a team with a 3-0 series lead will safely advance to the next round of the playoffs. HOW COULD YOU BE SO FOOLISH?

I have an extra Frozen Faceoff ticket package available. Sec 136 Row T Seat 4 $120 OBO PM if interested.

If only David Krejci hadn't been injured for most of the season. Woe is me.

Our suspended "source," gfhockey, asked that I "alert the boys on the football forum." "More trouble for playas." I'm just passing this along for him. I have no other information.

Wait...wait...wait...let me get this straight... In the three upcoming head-to-head match-ups between the Bruins and the Panthers, is it only Florida who "controls their own destiny?" Please explain.

Oh well.

Yep my video froze.

Gimme a break.