Mallard

Thanks Badger fan. Division I hockey has been a passion of mine for 40 years and I've seen how often puck luck plays a role in the one-and-done tournament format. Over time, these things average out. It stings now, but the Badgers will be the recipient, again, of some puck luck that produces a favorable outcome just like the Sioux will again be on the short end. That's the game of hockey.

Joe Gleason is the real deal. Saw him play the last two night against Elk River and Eden Prairie. Blazing speed, excellent puck handling skills and great ice vision. Not that big physically, but his speed will get him out of trouble. A great offensive defenseman that can really turn on the jets - two strides and he's at top speed.

North Dakota has a rich heritage that includes the influences of our Indian population from the beginning of their existence to the mix of pioneers and settlers that came later. I think we can respectfully add to the mix the pioneers and settlers who battled great hardship in the early years on the plains and had to fight the elements just to exist. Let's add a pioneer and a settler to our existing Indian mascot and create a mixture of mascots that truly represents our heritage. All of our ancestors fought the elements to tame this land. We are all Dakotans (Indians, settlers and pioneers) and we can call ourselves the "Fighting Dakotans".

What a ride - 15 seconds of anxiety in slow motion. Like hitting yourself- it feels so good when you quit.

If the Sioux meet the Gophers in the West Regionals, that will be the 4th match-up this season. No one would expect either team to beat the other team four times this season. So, if we are going to have a loss to the Gophers this season, losing the Broadmoor last night is the one that does the least amount of damage. From that standpoint, it was a good loss. The Sioux will be ready!!!

Anybody know if this game is being televised - Grand Forks or Minneapolis?

Hey Frontroguy Hope you have some of those Wisco tickets left. I sent you an e-mail earlier today. Am anxious to hear from you.