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I hope you're right. There are many Gopher fans in the area - but there are also a lot of Sioux fans, too. Regardless, it would be very "rodent-like" to swoop in to be the hero and open BSU's barn after not playing them for quite a while. Heck, I think Lucia called it a "charity event" or the like the last time they were here. If it isn't the Sioux, it should be Duluth or Mankato who've scheduled BSU (both their barn and the Glas) the past few years. Heck, CC, Denver and Tech have played BSU more often than our beloved Gophers.

Hak has been very vocal of his support. I think UND should be the team to open this arena vs BSU - they've been very supportive with the home-and-home.

Pro's: Keeps a solid D1 hockey program from folding Without a conference, BSU will fold their program in a couple of years. BSU will build a good, competitive program and should create some good rivalries in the region. Plus, there's a hard-fought arena that will finally be built this Spring. Con's: Depending on the number of teams accepted, it will cause some scheduling rifts.

I've been told it's Matturi (sp) the athletic director, that makes these decisions, not tDon. I too, think it's a joke they don't travel for non-conference games.

I'm considering ponying up to watch this series on the Sioux Xtra video feed. Does this work pretty well, fairly well or not well? Or, is it better to listen to TH and watch the SCSU/MN series (muted . . . )

I vote Dave's 1 and Keith's 1A. I like Dave's slightly more, but the owner of Keith's is quite involved in Bemidji youth hockey. The Green Mill is a nice place to visit May - September for taking the boat or pontoon too. That's really the only place in Bemidji (Lake Bemidji) to do so. What a waste. With the event center, they're hopefully be some further development along the south shore. There's also talk of revitalizing the downtown area and building some docks by Paul and Babe. Regarding progress of the BREC . . . well . . . that's been the $64,000 question for the past couple of years. After numerous miles of red tape and heated debates and elections, everything seems to be in place. The city is waiting for a signed lease from BSU, who's waiting for the MN colleges legal department to approve. I think BSU's also a little tentative to sign until they get acceptance from the WCHA (this July or so). All-in-all, I think it's moving forward and they should be bonding in a week or so. I hope BSU knows more than the rest of us regarding acceptance into the WCHA. This will be all for not if they don't get accepted. How could a hockey team play without a conference and just a "scheduling agreement" with the WCHA. Next year is the final year of the CHA. I could be slightly mistaken on a few of the details above, but I think I'm pretty-much on par.

From Pisek North, South or Central?

Correct. It's a dive, but when it's full with a rivalry game, like tonight, it's really fun being there. That being said, I won't miss it come January 2011. I hope the Sioux come out flying and hard hitting with a 5-2 win (however, I think they'll squeak by 3-2. Let's get back on track Sioux!

I'm usually a Sioux optimist, but I'd say BSU wins here in Bemidji Friday 3-2 and Sioux win 2-1 Saturday. BSU is always pumped to play WCHA teams, but especially the Sioux and MN teams.

So who would be the top candidates to replace Hak?

Life is good tonight. Sioux with a nice team win, Bemidji St. beat MI Tech 3-0 and the Gophs lose to MI 6-3. All is well.

7-3 Sioux. Frattin w/a hatty.

I hope so. There was no where to go but up. It's one game, but it's in the right direction.

GOAL ! 6-3. errr Trupp.

6-3 Sioux? Goal under review . . .

Frattin with a goal from Gregoire. CU changes their goalie.

Heck, if they could capitalize on some bounces and whiffs, they'd be putting up 5 spots on the board. Let's get some bounces tonight and start heading north in the standings

Couldn't we just start a new Survivor for "everyone else" while those two continue the cat herding?

I'm having a brain cramp this morning. Last night, when both teams had five in the penalty box, how does it work when they come off the ice when their penalties expire?

Wouldn't it be nice someday to not have to put on the tin foil hats and know exactly what channel the game is on

Parkinson for AA to the box 5 on 3 for 30 seconds

Sioux back on PP. Maybe they'll get three shots - or a goal?

Is it me or have Sioux teams fired high or wide over the pasts three years than the past 30 years? PP over.

He can come in when we're up 9-3 1/2 way in the third

Eidsness in net now . . .