Wilbur

Just wanted to say thanks again for the great time. Nice to hear stories from people who truly love the University of North Dakota and love Fighting Sioux hockey. PS: I apologize for my dad calling holy cross sacred heart about five times. His excuse is he can't keep the Catholic schools straight....

Whats disgraceful is sitting in front of gopher fans who use racial/sexual extremely rude language for two whole hockey games (around children no less). Thats the disgrace.

After the TV timeout when he changed lines the Sioux were absolutley buzzing. I told my dad, "They went to the seasons on the line lineup". Sure enough, they scored. Will we see seasons on the line lineup next weekend?

There is no way that Kristo wins it. The off the ice stuff gives the voters an excuse. Andy Miele was a helluva hockey player, but he didn't dominate games like Matt Frattin did. Voters just took one look at Frattin's past, and as Schlossman said "You'd be amazed to see how some people voted." Is Kristo one of the best players in the country? Yup. Does he deserve to win it? Yup. Will he win it? Nope.....

That jerk coach of theirs knew something we didn't.... I don't see a similar fate for this years squad. I think getting sent out east may be a pipe dream. Like the pipe dream that gopher fan had last night of winning that fight against the Sioux fan......Someone got blood on his Minnesota jersey....

Guys.....guys...DULUTH THEORY....DULUTH THEORY!

Had a couple of chances to bury them in the second period, but just couldnt buy a goal. I think you're right about OD with Knight. Just doesnt seem to be a lot of chemistry there, and at times last night really seemed to be forced. Get on the bus, go back to the Forks.

Was at the game.....thoughts..... ~Rocco and Parks both go to the same point, then both peal off the guy.....who then shoots and scores.... ~Goaltending like that won't win you games in a tournament. It has to be better. ~Gleason was not good. Seemed to be pressing, the powerplay died on his stick a few times. ~UND rolled four for most of the game, don't think the tanks were too emptied ~Powerplay needs to get pucks to the net. At times, too many passes. ~Would like to see faceoff stats for Rowney......got murdered on that last one. Anyone who watched that game saw what happened in the third period when UND needed a goal and tied the game. Rocco went up with the top unit and Mark went with Rowney and Parks. Thats when UND got a ton of momentum. After watching those units together I'm now in the load up the top two and have Drake play with Pattyn and St. Clair. The other line can be anyone....just don't get scored on. Its one and done time now in the college hockey world for North Dakota.

Dear jesus no.....please no. That is not good. Then BC would get sent to that regional with Brown, and likely UND as like a #2 seed and possibly a Niagara or a Notre Dame as a three. No....just no.

Michigan is hot at the right time. They're scary because a team thats playing for their season is extremely tough to beat. Add to that a team that is playing well and you've got your hands full. I think Michigan beats Miami and nips Notre Dame for the title.

Double Post......would love to see......In Michigan, with two WCHA teams because hopefully five get in. 1. Minnesota 2. Umass-Lowell 3. SCSU 4. Michigan

A lot depends on where the NC$$ sends Miami. They aren't the host of that Ohio regional, but at the same time they are almost assured of being there as a #1 if the NC$$ stayed with protocol, and obviously they'll make more money if Miami is there. New Hampshire is the northeast regional host, but won't be a number one seed (likely a 2). Will the NC$$ send BC there if they are the lower 1 seed than Quinnipiac? (Sending UND to a possible East Regional in R.I. as a #2 to meet Quinnipiac?) Smarter rankers than I will have their say. But if you ask me, goldy goes to the Michigan regional if they are a 1 seed.

Just put it in that building west of the student entrance. The Betty they call it? All thats played in there is basketball right? (Please note, a joke. Nothing against Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball or the volleyball program).

Stop the facts.......

UND got great goaltending too, but Nora Raty is just sensational. Minnesota isn't undefeated this year without her. She's just tremendous Look at the chances UND had to end the game in some situations and Raty didn't kick out any rebounds, and gave UND no second chance hope whatsoever. I'm not trying to argue with you. Why you feel the need to come in here and try and be a pompous @ss all the time befuddles me. I don't hate Minnesota fans, I'll have conversation with you. But every thread you come into you stick out like a pompous idiot. Which I hope you're trying to be, because if you're not then you are doing a disservice to the Minnesota fan base.

No more first round bye games or cakewalks as per say. #1 Seeds losing to #4 seeds doesn't cause the shock and awe it used to, nor should it. Wouldn't want Michigan right away....yuck.

If CC beats the Sioux you'll still still have a green and white crowd/diarrhea colored crowd. And I'm pretty sure the same fans will probably be cheering against each other.

Bottom line, if the gophers don't have a certain individual from Finland (well outside Minnesota), UND wins the hockey game.

And I think a majority of their fans would tell you that as well. Many of them want nothing to do with being associated with the University of Mediocrity in all sports but hockey.

I think based on the result Sunday the lineup will remain fairly consistent. OD will stay on the top line, Rocco the second, and after the way he played Drake can't come out of the lineup. Question to ponder: I know Hak wants to spread out the scoring, but does he feel that with Kristo-Knight-and Rocco together that line is more of a defensive liability because of their lack of size? This topic has been beaten to death, but the best Kristo and Knight have looked all year was when Rocco was with them. I mean last year the three best forwards played on that same line basically all year. After them it was gravy if any other line scored. In the end, I trust Hak. He makes the tough calls, I'm on a computer, his hockey knowledge far outduels mine.

Just wanted to repost this in a thread that won't die. Very very thankful for this young man's health!

When the delay is right, listening to TH while watching is great. The guy is just amazing at describing the play. Kober is a brilliant hockey mind, just can't always put his thoughts to words. Blais would be great in that spot....but a pipe dream nonetheless.

The possibility of a Friday Night Sioux-Gopher clash gives me goosebumps.....can't sit still just thinking about it.

Blais as the color guy on radio broadcasts would be epic.....absolutely epic. TH and Blais from the Ralph.....thats exciting to think about.

Put me down for three. I'll make some phone calls this week and talk to the rest of the group. I've got a buddy that actually was wearing a Hoggsbreath t-shirt when I called him about it. Three for now. Possibly more.