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Costello to play in the USHL all season next year in Des Moines.

Imagine the group we could have had this season..... Boeser-Schmaltz-Jost Pogo-LJ-Rhett Gersich-Hoff-Janatuinen Bowen-Simo-Olson Stecher-Ausmus Poolman-Ladue Thompson-Poolman Ufff........

I think our group will be tough next year, but if Denver returns: Gambrell, Terry, Borgstrom, and Jaillet they've got to be the favorite in the NCHC, and likely ranked number one in the early polls (means nothing....I know....) If our great players hadn't been great last year at the F4 (quote Monty) Denver may have already had their back to back. Take the money Monty.....Florida is definitely a hockey state....defenitely.

Denver could have a great year next year if the right pieces fall in place. If Monty comes back you're looking at another Denver back to back. If Monty leaves you watch those guys take off for greener (pun intended) pastures. Monty is the key....so yes, I'd like to see him go to Florida.

Monty knows that Borgstrom is likely NHL ready, and wherever he goes the kid will likely follow. IMHO don't think he's trying to get himself an extension at Denver. He is just being brutally honest with departures if he leaves.

Kawaguchi has just been unreal this postseason.....Schloss just tweeted he has been in on his team's last 9 goals.

No returning captains that need to be restrained by officials.....uffda.....no blatant goalie runners......

Keep em coming Duluth. Anderson or Tufte can go next.

Miska was the reason Duluth was in that championship game. Kid was great all season long, and saved his team's bacon in Fargo when Ohio State was rolling. Being 21 years old and coming off a season that literally nobody in America saw coming the time was right for him to take the money and run. All eyes to Pionk now.

3-1 USA over Russia after two. Russian goaltender having some issues after playing pretty well for nearly two periods.

Mismash ties things up against Russia. He is going to be a good one. #Pogo/Rhett/Mismash

FYP.....

Scheel also on roster, not sure if he is slated to play much. Puck seems to find Mismash's stick in the offensive end quite a bit. Had a few good looks, isn't afraid to shoot the puck. Belarus coach wants a penalty called on USA for checking or hitting too hard.

US 18's playing right now on NHL network against Belarus. Chance to get a look at Mismash.

Or they could just not put the hawk logo anywhere on the jersey....... Do we know when they will release to the public what the team uniforms will look like next year?

I agree. I think you could have like a showcase. Two NCHC teams and two WCHA teams. Get Ferris or Lake State with Bemidji. You could do it in Grand Forks or Fargo. Two days, four games. I bet you could get Denver or Omaha on board with that.

In laws live in Buffalo.....road trip to that one.

Gabe Bast with a goal tonight in game 7. Looking like the Vees and Chiefs in the finals. Guch vs. Bast.....and they could be roomies in a few months. Jones (1 assist tonight) and Tychonic will be there too.

Duluth player uses free hand to tug shoulder of Hammond from behind causing him to go awkwardly in the boards. The Duluth player causes the injury, but the only penalty would be holding or interference.

Finally watched the whole game on YouTube. Interesting play happened under the 8 minutes remaining mark in the third period. A certain Duluth defenseman takes the puck to the net and loses his balance and miraculously is able to step around the goalie and not pile drive him into the net..... Makes his hit at the frozen face off that much more stupid. Watch the two plays....it's basically the same play.

He will get to answer more for the unnecessary head shots when the play heads the other way.

KHL, ECHL, XFL.....doesn't matter, just get him signed.

College hockey would be safer without Pionk. I'm all for him signing somewhere.

I was a fan of Denver all year. Saw them play UND at the Ralph and they just seemed like they had all the ingredients to win a national championship. I consider Monty a miracle worker, because I thought no way in hell I'd ever cheer for Denver ever again after Paukovich and Gwoz. He is a classy guy, and I'm happy he was rewarded.

Thank you Denver.