Snake

I'm not sure what you're getting at here, because Bemidji plays a speed game. Maybe they aren't a "real" uptempo team? Anyway, I think yesterday's game was a result of Miami having almost two weeks to game plan for BSU's speed and then having the talent & size to execute that game plan. It seemed like whenever BSU attempted to get it deep, Miami was on the puck sooner and stronger and was able to get the puck back up ice and out of the zone. Miami had ample tape to watch from the regional and was obviously prepared.

You have to spell it out first: M-I-N-N-E-S-O-T-A and then say 'sota!...'sota!...

I thought CC and DU were the two that voted against expansion, but I'm not completely sure on that.

It's funny you can say "Ho-Hum, win a draw and it doesn't matter," but when a particular set of D-men are on the ice for 5 of 6 goals I think there's a bit of a negative trend there that could have been addressed and actually had an impact on the game.

With the trend of finishes the last 5 years I guess we can count on being out of the tourney...

No kidding. That pair hasn't been trustworthy for about a month...

I wonder what impact it would have on some of the less popular sports like swimming/diving, gymnastics, etc.? I don't have any numbers, but I would think there is quite an opportunity for foreigners to be participating in these sports.

Three goals in 22 minutes means if he hadn't been yanked he probably would have given up 9, genius.

Yes, we switched to DST the weekend of Mar 7.

I think the "smoke-filled room" has been replaced by a Starbucks with wi-fi so the committee can log on to USCHO.com and see who's in!

The Olympic rink fad was fine when the NCAA was seen as a breeding ground for Olympians. Now, pros play in the Olympics and NCAA hockey is becoming more of a breeding ground for NHL players, so it makes sense to have NHL sized rinks. ...back on topic.

Funny, Kevin Gorg said he had questions about UND's goaltending in FSN's Final Five preview during the 2nd intermission of the Wild game last night. He and Nanne must be reading the same notes.

I just don't see them winning a championship with Owens, so in my opinion it comes down to whether they're simply content being competitive or willing to take a risk on getting a coach in there that can get them over the hump. CC has had some very good teams, but it just seems like they're perennial playoff busts. I would think it would be a reasonably attractive job for a good enough coach that wouldn't run the program into the ground.

I also think the opponent tried like heck to play up to UND's level with their season in the balance.

We sit behind one of the benches, and teams even change benches mid-tourney so it's a crap shoot.

I don't really think it should have been a CFB. It looked like the Tech player more or less shoved Gregoire with one hand toward the boards - not really a hard check per se.

I'm not complaining about the rule, I'm just stating facts as to where the inconsistencies lie, that's all. The more money the tournament makes, the better as far as I'm concerned. Having it at the X rocks and I wouldn't change a thing. I'm also not saying it's Minnesota's fault the rule exists, so no need to bring in the fact that Lucia doesn't like it.

Yeah, I know how it works (been going since '99), but my point was that under NO circumstance in the future of the Final Five as we now know it will Minnesota EVER have to turn around and play a day game on Friday after a night game on Thursday. This does not apply to the other nine teams in the league, thus the unfairness of the rule. On the flip-side, when UM is the #1 seed they never have the opportunity to benefit from facing the Thursday night winner on Friday afternoon.

For the most part, I don't care about the "Minny Rule," but the reality is that when the Gophs end up as a #2 or #3 the "Minny Rule" screws the play-in winner pretty badly. As long as this rule is enforced, Minnesota is the only team in the league that will NEVER have to turn around on short rest and play Friday afternoon after winning the play-in game. That is where the rule is most unfair in my opinion.

If you really want to keep gophers out of your garden just put up a hockey net with a statue of Kangas in front of it and you won't see a gopher within 100 feet!

I think it's the same number that the exclusively Minnesota born Gopher recruits had in the 26 year period prior to adding out-of-staters to their roster.

So, are the other Frozen Four teams scheduling games for the off weekend? If so, maybe Hak needs to go that route.

Then, a few minutes later while trying to rush it out of his zone, he turned the puck over at the blue line, resulting in a 2-on-1 goal for the opposition. Sounds like he'll fit in nicely at Minnesota!

CC is a perennial playoff choker. DU knows how to win big games. That alone makes DU more dangerous than CC, not to mention their superior depth.