Wilbur

Extremely small chance Minot State goes DI, due mainly to the stipulation of having to move all sports to DI status. They have had a good club team for years because of the ability to recruit mostly Canadians kids who have aged out of juniors and are looking for a place to play hockey with no other great offers coming their way. They have a great following (probably most followed team at MiSU), which would only grow with a move up the ranks. I'm from Minot and it's just not a feasible move for the school. If the NCAA allowed all other sports to stay at D2 status like SCSU then I think they'd make a great addition to DI college hockey. They would have to do some work on the playing surface (boards, glass, etc.) at the All Seasons Arena, but with a jump to DI I think the money would get raised. I for one question the whole "all sports must be DI" rule. Glad it wasn't a rule when SCSU was making the jump.

I'm surprised he flew out to Tampa to support NDSU at the frozen four. And he goes to your Hoggsbreath Sioux gathering with all his NDSU crap....

Can't let the punt get blocked. Didn't watch, only listened, not sure what punt formation they're even using but it can't happen in a close low scoring game where TDs are tough to come by. Hopefully this doesn't destroy their home opener attendance. Gotta regroup and find a way to beat BG.

Had to post a thought: Not doubting the talent in the CHL, but it's a men vs. boys argument. I watched the memorial cup (great hockey), but that time and space doesn't exist in college hockey or the NHL. Can't imagine what CBS does with that type of roaming grounds. Send London to Lawson for a weekend of zero space and ice bags, then get back to me.

Last post, then I'll disappear. The players have no idea how much this means to everyone in the fighting Sioux family. Talked to my dad tonight after the game and hearing the pride in his voice is a moment I'll always remember. I'm so proud of this group and everyone involved. One more time....SIOUX FOREVER

Haven't posted since the night of .6..... Thank you to all the players, coaches, and fans....... SIOUX FOREVER! God bless the fighting sioux!

Well definitely a sad night for Sioux hockey. But what an effort. I'm still shaking from that hockey game, but the cool thing about hockey is that you see something that you've likely never seen before. That being said my time posting on siouxsports.com has come to an end. I want to thank you all for a lot of great times on the board, and a lot of great discussions about hockey and many other sports. Your passion for UND athletics is tremendous, and I enjoyed reading everyone's take on the ins and outs with this hockey team. Child number two for my family is coming in less than a month, and my job now takes more of my time than it did before. I promised my pastor I would devote more time to my family in passing a few months ago, and my son is starting hockey in the fall! I can't wait to have another tiny Wilbur running around, and teach that child my love for UND athletics as well. You all are the best. I truly wish all of you the best in the future, and even though I won't be posting, I'll be looking on from afar hoping we can pull the string and get a championship. God bless all, and take care! Wilbur

Wow......crazy crazy ending to a hockey game. Can't believe what I saw the last few moments there. Crazy crazy ending.

Ohhh my heavens......ohh my heavens......

The last three games have absolutely killed me.......and I can't imagine how the coaches and players feel.

Last TV timeout of the game. Which team is better conditioned?

And this group has life because of an un-recruited kid out of Edina.....

F$$$$$$$$$ING RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!

Away we go. Fun fun hockey to watch.

And this is an unhealthy rivalry?

Again, can't say enough about the officiating. They've let both teams play hockey. Yeah there has been some of the interference stuff, etc, but if its not influencing the play, let it go. Its going to take a special one to beat either of these goaltenders the way they're playing.

Through two periods, nothing has been decided. Great effort so far from the boys in green. Playing toe to toe with the number one team in the country. Should be a good third period.

Had Drake scored I don't think it would have counted. Parks too much contact with Wilcox. Keep it going boys, nice work fellas.

Ohhh jeeez Parks....wasn't even close..... Zane playing well.

Hate him like most of us do.....but boy is Rau a player.....

Good play their post powerplay to get some grind time in goldys end. The boys are playing well IMHO. Pucks on net fellas.

Maybe I'm not for CC hiring Guentzel......boy does he have his defensemen playing gritty in front of the net. Tough nosed hockey in bloody nose lane. Fun to watch. Now about the heart attack....

I like that the officials are letting the teams play too. Very well done stripes.

Minnesota the more physical team in the first period. Unique because normally its UND doing so in this series. Period proved UND can play with Minnesota, lets see if that was the real Minnesota or it just woke em up.

Kind of sloppy play there boys.....two guys to one point....ufff....