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The stat was that it had been a 20-game drought for Trupp until tonights goal.

Honestly, I think Gregoire could make the jump. He's been a complete player for us. Whether on the PP, PK or 5x5. But I don't mind at all if the Islanders want Gregoire to play another year at UND.

Sweet victory! Little payback for UMD bouncing us in the Final Five last year. How this game was won was almost identical to how UMD won against us last year in the Final Five. They won last year by scoring a shorthanded goal then an even strength goal and then capped it with a empty netter. Sioux almost did the same thing but just didn't get that ENG. Quite ironic. Bring on Denver, LET'S GO SIOUX!!!

Before FSSN invests in a PP timer they should put up a counter for how many times Hakstol smiles or shows any kind of emotion.

Has this dude ever watched a hockey game in his life, let alone one with the Sioux playing? Hakstol rarely shows emotion. And the most famous time that Hakstol did show emotion, he did so by flipping a ref off.

So as an attempt to move on from the Frattin suspension and the Gopher series I'll post here saying... Let's beat some Bulldogs on Thursday!!

This didn't come as a surprise to me. It sucks since he has just been a huge contributor to this team. Ah well, Frattin just needs to serve the suspension and then get ready to get on the ice again.

Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEXHeTcxQy4 The Chicago Blackhawks use it as their goal music as well. What a coincidence.

Yep, and collegehockeystats.net lists the Friday semifinal game vs. Denver at 7:07pm.

Denver as the top-seed gets the night game on Friday. Wisconsin-St. Cloud will be in the afternoon on Friday. I'm pretty sure...

Let's have a good 2nd period. GO SIOUX!!!

Faceoffs are 14-4, advantage Sioux. Good to see that!

I dunno. You crazy! ....

Sioux games are on Midcontinent channel 23 for cable subscribers in Minot.

I agree, I wouldn't mind getting some Hockey East or even ECAC refs. I remember when opposing fanbases would say the Sioux are going to be penalized like crazy cause of non-league refs in the NCAA Tournament. Yet it the Sioux played just fine with non-league refs.

I know exactly what you mean. I'm disappointed but it's better to happen now than in a single-elimination game.

And when the whole Gopher bench is in uproar for the call. I'm not really down on this loss. Sioux just gotta come out tomorrow and put the Gophers in their place.

I like your line of thinking! GO SIOUX!!

I don't. I hope the Sioux shell the Gophers in retaliation for daring to even show emotion and interest in the game!! Anyways, the result of this game sucks. I think the Sioux played well but untimely penalties was their demise cause the Gophers capitalized on them. btw, still loving Eidsness' save on Cepis breakaway. Awesome!

Isn't there something if the series goes to three games a request can be made for a new officiating crew? Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I remember something like that happening when the Sioux and Tech played in the first round playoffs.

Probably, I'm getting the "Video is Private" message too. Damn YouTube!

Point exactly! Niagra or Alabama-Huntsville will take a spot. However, it would be kind of funny if Huntsville gets it and maybe wins a semifinal game in a regional, particularly against a CCHA team...

Wow, that is major bummer. A team that deserves to receive an at-large bid will be sitting at home cause of this. Bemidji is the only CHA team that should be in the Tournament(rest of the teams in CHA have below .500 records!!).

GO SIOUX!!!

Hakstol said that there is a good chance that Marto should be fine to play next weekend.