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I haven't inquired yet, but I'm guessing there's a minimum donation, and it's higher than $3.

Exactly. For all the things they botched in this process, I think they nailed the voting protocol. They eliminated the average ND citizen who doesn't have a personal tie to UND (including vindictive NDSU fans). And when it comes to those of us with fan ties but not academic ties, they get more donations from people that care enough to want a vote. I'd be surprised if UND doesn't see an uptick in donations in the next 3 days.

Ha that was my first thought. I have three days to donate. Though I have had several offers from friends stating that I could just donate directly to them to sway a vote haha

I noticed on the main page that the 'Fans are Saying - Message Board' section no longer has the topic included. For example, the most recent post is in a thread titled 'Battle of the Popular (Vote)!'. It lists who last posted and when but no longer says if that thread is in the Nickname topic, Men's Hockey, etc. Is that something fixable? Thanks for all your hard work! We fans are indebted to your website prowess and willingness to run this show.

That crossed my mind. Obviously, Fabbro and Jost are great friends, teammates, and billet brothers. But maybe, despite all that, Fabbro would want to strike out on his own and not always be part of the duo.

Just realized from Brad's article that Jost is captain for the upcoming season at Penticton. That's a great sign considering how young he still is. UND seems to do an amazing job of recruiting kids with leadership tendencies.

Also interesting to see the implementation of 3 on 3 OT prior to the shootout. I think depth will really play a factor in OT games.

The pipeline actually started awhile back. Mark MacMillan, Stecher, OD all played at Penticton, I believe.

1st rounder in the draft.

I still think he's there for a year and moves to his alma matter next year. Coaching at Valor Christian is just a convenient way to pass his time, considering it's in the Denver suburb where his family has lived since he started at DU.

Chris Porter signs a one-year, two-way deal with the Flyers.

Maine loses another commit to the OHL. This time it's a 17 year old Russian. And the times just keep getting harder for the black bears...

Right. I think the upset will be about the fact that he said he left Wisconsin to be closer to his son and girlfriend...who are in western Canada. Though maybe they're planning to pack up and head to Germany too.

Sounds like he's pretty committed to being a four year player. I like that.

I find it funny that people honestly think Toews is upset with UND (about his brother's playing time, no less), because he would rather take the Stanley Cup to sick kids in a hospital than to Grand Forks. Really?!

Brock Boeser is doing a daily blog during Vancouver's camp. The updates are short, but it's a pretty decent read at Canucks.nhl.com.

That's why I think Gwoz is going to take a year off and head up Wisconsin next year.

Wow. Wisconsin can't catch a break.

Oh man, please not Boston.

I thought it was similar to the Schmaltz situation...assumed, but not confirmed.

Agreed. That's a big loss for CC.

I swam in college, and our scholarships varied every year based on how we had performed that previous season, if you were going to be a captain, etc.. We obviously didn't have the kind of money UND hockey does, though.

Maybe not fear, but respect. I remember when opposing players were questioned on their favorite logo. Hands down, Sioux won. Now, I'm not expecting to maintain the respect and honor of the Sioux nickname. But I'd prefer to not be at the bottom of the 'favorite logo' pile.

Though the mountain lion might eat some of the small children we're trying to entertain.

Toews also the winner of the Messier leadership award.