I think Merrimack had a good team on a mission and had been on a roll with a good goalie. After watching UMD beat PSU I think our problem which shows up more on bad ice or any ice is too damn many passes which take time. UMDs passing is crisp just entering the zone, but they they do not hesitate to shoot from everywhere looking for defensive chaos and to pick up rebounds. Several Sioux watchers made the same comment. UND needs to pass less and shoot more to create opportunities at the net. Trying to make the perfect play all the time is not productive against the top teams. My non expert opinion.