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^ I totally get where people are coming from with Eidsness - I scratch my head often. That said, as much as he has to stop the ones he's supposed to, the forwards need to bury the ones they're supposed to as well. I'm getting a little tired of hearing how Eids has to "steal" a game or two for us. The UND teams I'm used to watching rarely need to steal victories - they go get 'em. "Stealing" victories of for our opponents. Then again, it's not so much that Eids has to "steal" a victory it's more like just don't give it away.

I think you mean 1998, but the same still applies. The 2000 Final Five was at the Target Center, and we won it as, I think, the #2 seed. Keep in mind that the "Minnesota Rule" has benefitted UND as a #1 Seed in a couple instances when UM was a #2 or #3. We got the Play-In Winner on short rest during Friday afternoon a couple times. Minnesota is NEVER afforded this benefit when they finish #1.

It's kind of a chicken vs. egg thing with this team. Is Eidsness under the microscope here because we can't seem to get to 4 goals on any given night? There's a lot of talk about how we can't seem to recruit a goalie with all the advantages the UND program has, but what about recruiting some bona-fide scorers that can get us to 4 goals in a game more often than not? We also have four underclass defensemen and a junior coming off a major leg injury in front of Eids. They've played fairly well, but the point about Chay eating up ice time is huge in that regard.

I don't know if they can have the championship on Sunday because that's the day they announce the tournament selections. Although, it's pretty much been straight by the PWR, so it wouldn't be too complicated to figure out on short notice. I think a Sunday Championship would NOT be as fun, nor as well attended as a Saturday title tilt.

Friday - Gregoire Saturday - Kristo

Wasn't Jim Scanlan working with the goalies while he was with the Sioux staff?

When did we beat them the second time? I believe we're 1-1-2...

Not your fault...you were given bad information.

Eids is still in the game. You didn't miss anything.

I agree. There's too much chasing the puck.

How are they going to find four goals in one period if they can't do it in a full game?

Gee...perhaps the Sioux could take some finishing lessons.

You think these series have MORE sweep potential than this weekend at home against Mankato (as per my original question)? I've been to waaayyy too many series at the National Concrete Center and never come home with 4 points. I think if they sweep @ SCSU it would be the first time in about 10 years. I just might give you the gopher series, however!

Name another series with more sweep potential than this (other than MTU at end of season). If this team is to finish in the top half this is a must-sweep in my opinion.

Game 1: Trupp Game 2: Hextall

I never said a BTHC wouldn't have an impact. I was merely stating that your Gonzaga comparison is a poor one. You even say so in your first sentence above considering UND is already with the "big boys." UND is in a much better position to stay relevant because of its history. Gonzaga is trying to build theirs. Sure, not playing UM or Wisco would mean less appeal and recognition, but I don't think we'd be relegated to a life of one-and-dones come tourney time. Oh, and if believing the program has enough history and tradition to stand without the likes of Minnesota and Wisconsin means I see things through "green tinted glasses," then so be it. I figured someone living in the past with the moniker "BringDeanBack" could understand that.

Last time I checked, Gonzaga doesn't have 7 national titles and the highest all-time NCAA tournament winning percentage in basketball. You're discounting UND's tradition and ability to stand on its own when you make statements like this.

Hooray! From Fox News

My thoughts exactly. There's a C stitched on his sweater for a reason.

I agree with these statements 100%. I like the makeup of this team. They just need to get a little more from their upperclassmen, and I'm confident it will happen.

Sioux getting outshot 18-3 in 2nd thanks to 6 PPs

The game's been over since they dropped the puck in the 2nd...

Hmm...imagine that.

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