Wilbur

Congrats to Chad Burckard for leading the Magicians to the WDA tournament championship. I know they really haven't accomplished much to this point, but hopefully they can do something at state... I don't have my hopes up though....

Anybody have any scores from the West? I envisioned Central and Grafton both making their way into the state tournament today. I'm still kind of confused as to how Grafton lost to North. Ohh well.

Did they recently change that rule? I remember a couple of years ago West Fargo beat Grafton at the EDC, but ended up getting the 4th seed into the tourny. I like the rule change though, because North should be the 3rd seed if they beat Central and Grafton wins.

Central scores. Barclay they said. Central 2 Jamestown 1 About 7 minutes left.

At the end of the game yesterday Jamestown's coach gathered his team at the bench and gave what looked to be a very inspirational message to his team after a great effort against RR. They've played pretty inspired hockey both days, and to see the 8th seed play so well in the regional is nice.

Class being the key word. Great post.

Ohh my....back and forth. Grothman and Ness both playing well.

End of 2: Central 1 Jamestown 1

Yeah, I was at the game, and I saw that big ole Sioux Rube giving a peice.... More penalties...and somebody just got the old "Hands to the hips" penalty...

You're one step ahead of me He who shoots top shelf. I was wondering that as well. Shane is a senior. This could be their last game.... Spivey (I heard Mark Kolk yelling at him )

1-1 Jamestown with a PP goal 3 Minutes left in the second.

Central with a goal waved off Still 1-0 Knights. Lots of penalties this period. Grothman playing well *Josh Ness in goal for the Knights.

Score update: Central 1 Jamestown 0 About 11 minutes left in the second period.

I kind of questioned that move as well. The third goal West Fargo scored wasn't what you would consider a weak one, but maybe he just wanted to shake up his team. Ness made a couple of nice saves on a West Fargo flury a little bit after they put him in, so at least he was awake.

West Fargo 4 Central 1 Great goaltending by Houkom of West Fargo. Made some terrific saves. Got a little lucky too, but you need that sometimes. West Fargo played a pretty smart hockey game. They kept the puck on the boards in their own end, and when Central did get the puck to the net Houkom was able to see it. They are a very well coached hockey team, and a fun team to watch. Central didn't play badly at all, and they aren't out of things yet. A couple more bounces and we'd be talking about Central-RR.

Thank you mam... Sorry about that!

Thanks for the update sir....much appreciated.... Minot sleepwalking in their first game....

I guess the only real interesting matchup to start the West Regional is the Bismarck-Hazen game. Other than that Minot should win, Williston and Dickinson will be closer than the seeds indicate, and Devils Lake will beat Century. Friday's semifinals are both absolute toss ups if everything goes according to the way I think they will. Minot and Bismarck is always a good game, and Williston vs. Devils Lake could go either way as well. I love tourny time!

Hey Westman, Just delete this thread, and do all the posting in the other thread (Suggestion). I can see this thread turning into a flame fest, that will have certain posters backing you into a corner, and making statements to get under your skin. Just a suggestion sir..... PS: I sure do love Dave Hakstol....

Will Dingman be able to play this weekend? I've heard that he's got a pretty bad thigh bruise?

Ditto.... We are but a day away from the regional tournaments, and almost a week from the state tournament. Where has the time gone?

I guess I should add Al Henry to my list for coach of the year. Although I still believe Matt Malm will (should) win it, Mr. Henry has done an outstanding job with his young hockey team. They'll give someone a tough game when they make it too state!

My Biggest's of the 2005-06 Regular Season Biggest Surprise-Red River tying South for the EDC title. Biggest Disappointment-Fargo North Biggest Fan of-Andy Dittus Biggest Upset-Hazen 4 Minot 3 Biggest Turnaround- Devils Lake Biggest Stock Improvement-Michael Hillman Biggest Chance of Winning Mr. Hockey-Erik Galt Biggest Chance of being Coach of the Year-Jeff Gustafson or Matt Malm Biggest Rube on Sioux Sports- ND PRIDE Biggest Asset on Sioux Sports- He who shoots tops shelf, ND PRIDE Biggest Topic Currently on Sioux Sports- 2005-06 ND Highschool Hockey

Alright, I'll take a stab at it. I already predicted Thursday, so here goes. I'll just predict the East for now. Friday: West Fargo-5 Jamestown-3 North-4 Shanley-3 Red River-4 Central-1 Fargo South-6 Grafton-2 Saturday: Central-5 North-2 Grafton-6 West Fargo-3 South-3 Red River-2 OT

Agreed. I think it will definately be the best game of Thursday. The way Central has been playing of late its tough to pick against them, and I think there is some motivation to get another crack at Red River.