Wilbur

I dont want to jinx it...

Jim Erickson is one of my favorite play by play guys. Just a treat to listen to. I think his demeanor makes Geno sound like less of an idiot too.

But we have an Olympic practice rink?

Does the 7-8-9 line (hah) really make much sense? I'll hang up and listen. Hobie backing up again....yeah...

Are the fans starting to put the effort forth that the team has? #fullsixty

Six goals on 17 shots just can't happen. I'd say 4 or 5 of those ones Keller likely has, but can't take away credit from Mandan. Those kids battled.

All credit to Mandan, but if you told me Minot was going through a bug I'd believe it. They didn't look normal last night. Again, Mandan very much deserved that win.

Mandan up 6-1 on Minot late in the third. Not a good day to be a #1 seed in either region.

Kid is playing well for being the backup. I've been impressed with Mandan. Should've beaten Century last week.

Goaltending the story of the night. Mandan has scored on 5 of 12 shots. Devils Lake goalie makes 49 saves in a 2-1 win.

Mandan very deserving to be ahead in this one. 4-1 now. Minot on their 3rd string goalie.

Riders about 30 minutes away from #1 in the EDC.

Devils Lake has beaten the #1 and #2 teams in the EDC this year. Unreal.

Devils Lake beats Central 2-1. Forsberg with 49 saves I think.

Mandan up 2-0 on Minot in the 1st.

1:22 left.

2-1 DL with under 5 to go.

What a win this would be for Devils Lake. It'll take Forsberg making 50 plus saves.

GFC on upset alert in Devils Lake right now. 1-0 DL after 2..

I was wondering why he left the game. Both teams had backup goalies in after the first, makes a lot of sense now. I checked in with some Minot folks in the hockey community and he is indeed out tonight. I won't say the injury as we are talking about high school kids.

Best game looks to be Minot at Mandan. Give me: GFC, Bagley, Red River (big six points for them), Minot, West Fargo, Dickinson.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Minot lose in the first round, or in the state championship game quite honestly. You never want to lose a game, but thinking they wouldn't mind a loss before the state tournament, just not at WDA because you want to be the one seed and avoid GFC right away. East qualifiers: GFC, RR, WFHS, Davies. Sheyenne or North possible......but I'd take the under. West: Minot, Century, Legacy, Jamestown. Mandan and Bottineau possible....but the under on them as well. I hope I'm surprised. Nice to see different blood at the state tournament each year.

Yes. I appreciate how hard Dane has worked to get back from injuries, but in today's portal world I think he should look for a place he can get on the ice more when healthy next season, ala Dan Senkbeil. Give some of the young guys the opportunity to play more for the future like Croal..

Strathman back, and Montgomery out this weekend per the Schloss injury report.

I still think there is time for another closed door meeting or two before it's all said and done. Lose Friday, maybe win in OT on Saturday after another heart to heart.