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I think even more importantly - no guys like Trouba or Jones...

The greatest late 3rd period 2-goal lead Jerry York ever blew (at least for him)! That ended quite a streak of "bridesmaid" finishes. They really should've canned him after the 2000 debacle.

Plus, that was the first year of the new REA; and he had just come off the '01 season where he nearly won another NC with a team that wasn't even "supposed to be" in the championship game.

I wonder...if the RESULTS of the two plays from that BOS/PITT game had been different, how would the suspensions have played out? If Orpik had been able to skate off, would Thornton have been suspended 15 games? If Marchand had been carted off on a stretcher, would Neal have been given only 5? I'll guarantee Neal would've had an in-person hearing and probably a 10 game suspension if Marchand had been concussed - especially considering Neal's history. They say they focus on whether or not there is an "intent to injure" on these types of plays, but all too often the RESULT of the play factors in more. I think that's BS. Sure, seeing someone concussed is more tangible than judging intent, but in my opinion it breeds a "roll the dice" mentality with risky hits. I wish they would start hammering players with longer suspensions regardless of whether or not guys are hauled off on stretchers. Maybe they would start getting the message.

I blame James Neal. Everyone knows Marchand already had some loose screws, but Neal's knee to the head probably knocked them all the way out!

Exactly. At least they're beating the teams they're "supposed to beat." Plus, they got wins on the road which isn't easy.

The Dec. 20 game at the Ralph and the Dec. 28 game at the X will be aired on NBC Sports Network: http://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/318683?referrer_id=752796

But, do you think the NCAA would've chosen UND's bid over the other applicants if all West Region bids were submitted with only on-campus arenas? If you believe the NCAA hates us you would have to believe they would've given the bid to someone else if we had only submitted REA.

At least it's good for the rivalry!

...and it's even easier to do now that they're not in the same conference and can have a first-round match-up.

Hey jodcon, don't beat yourself up over that one. Most of us thought the "no on-campus venues for regional host sites" was set in stone, too. At least we're hosting the same year they're allowing an on-campus regional. Thankfully we won't have to be one of the poor suckers sent to South Bend to play Notre Dame on their home ice. I wouldn't feel bad if Minnesota or Michigan had to do it!

I think something along this line is true. One I idea I've seen floating around is they may split it to a 5 minute 4x4, followed by 5 minutes of 3x3, or something to that effect. http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/14/lucic-supports-3-on-3-overtime-of-which-he-knows-all-about/

But if he's headed down that path, intervening now might be the best thing for the kid.

Now the whole webcast has gone south. Anyone else?

Video stops occasionally but audio is seamless.

Penalty coming on WMU for boarding.

Another penalty on us. Tambo for ruff

Wrister over Zane's blocker from top of the circle.

Broncos goal.

Looks like WMU uses Neulion for live video. Anybody know if it will be available via UND insider tomorrow? Edit: just checked insider and it is showing a live video event for tomorrow.

At least the song reminds me to "get on my feet" to go to the fridge to get another beverage before the puck drops.

Which 5 minutes do they take off? ;-)

Regardless of what side of the debate one is on...I don't see 59 pages of crazy, I see 59 pages of passion!

Unfortunately, many of his most risky chances are attempts to dish the puck.

Yep, I had to go through it twice just to make sure I hadn't accidentally overlooked Bergeron.