SiouxFanatic

Been re-reading old game day threads from this season. Which has made me realize how fortunate and spoiled we were as fans. We didn't have to watch this team lose a whole lot and when they did, they bounced back. I think the biggest test was seeing how UND would respond to getting swept at Denver. There was that Wisconsin loss which was an anomaly but that was a small blip on the radar. And of course, there was the disappointment of the Frozen Faceoff. But with that said, I don't think it was a bad thing. Every NCHC team that has won the Frozen Faceoff tournament so far has went on to lose in the first game of the NCAA tournament. Enjoy that Frozen Faceoff banner, Jan!

It was playing time, must've not realized that in NCAA, you have to earn it. He took the easy route to get more playing time. Link: http://sports.yahoo.com/juniorhockey/blog/buzzing_the_net/post/calgary-hitmen%E2%80%99s-adam-tambellini-talks-about-his-decision-to-leave-und?urn=juniorhockey,wp29544

If true, good luck in the NHL, LaDue! You were a solid defenseman for UND while you were here. Plus, always good to see local ND kids playing for UND. Crossing my fingers and hoping Schmaltz stays.

Ask and ye shall receive: North Dakota vs Northeastern(Midwest Regional Semifinal) -- https://youtu.be/JIQX7j1upK0 North Dakota vs Michigan(Midwest Regional Final) -- https://youtu.be/c2SUErLnn9E I wanted to do a highlights video of all the goals that North Dakota scored in the 2016 tournament but I lack the patience for video editing.

What info does the %gobc have? Get the scoop before Schlossman blogs about it, gf.

Good luck to Keaton!

Simple question.

Drafted after freshman season at Union.

Yep, I remember Prpich doing that as well. I always felt bad for the token player(s) that the majority of users would rag on. I hope Brian Lee and Joe Finley weren't regular readers.

Add 6 to 107.

Good luck to Stecher with Vancouver! He was a big part in raising #8 and ending the championship drought. His presence will definitely be missed. Gotta strike when the iron is hottest though. I will continue to root for him and hope to see him get a shot in the NHL.

There is no doubt his numbers are inflated because of playing Big Ten opponents. 43 of Connor's 71 points came from conference play while the remaining 28 points came from non-conference play. Just prior to the start of the NCAA tournament, Michigan only played 3 opponents that were in the Top 15 of the PWR which was Boston University(x2) and Michigan Tech. He only had 2 assists total in those 3 games. If you want to add playing Notre Dame and North Dakota then he had 0 goals, 4 assists total against teams in the Top 15 of the PWR. PS This isn't intended as a knock on Connor, he's an amazing talent but when it comes to his stats, they were definitely inflated. Who Michigan played wasn't in his control though.

Tyson Jost - Nick Schmaltz - Brock Boeser

I agree on the "here we go again" part. I call bs on anyone who denies it didn't cross their mind even if just fleetingly when Denver tied it up. With that said, it is obvious no side is going to win this discussion. Should all just agree to disagree and continue celebrating that UND won the national title!

I knew one of these times picking North Dakota each year to win the National Championship would finally pay off!

Thanks Mafia!

Hear, hear! Cam was locked in all NCAA tournament. What a performance out of him when we've seen goalies struggle in past tournaments. Cam was ready! What an amazing season/year this has been!

Wooooooo!!!!!! MafiaMan needs to post one of those animated gifs of people hugging and showing love for each other! The wait is FINALLY over!!! #8 baby! No heartbreak this year every body!

Two bad penalties for UND to have taken. Totally unnecessary. Come on guys, stay out of the box! GO SIOUX!!

I just burst out laughing reading this at 12:39am. Thanks! Hahaha!

I follow the live chat during games and don't keep up with the game thread here. Finally finished reading through to catch up and wow you weren't kidding. I do sympathize though as I'm sure all of those folks were having immediate flashbacks of past UND Frozen Four semifinal games where the team folded. This years team has shown it can persevere when facing adversity! Keep the faith!

Tip of the hat to Cam Johnson. He was dialed/locked in tonight! The goals allowed were really nothing he could do about. Great performance from him tonight!

Thing is, it isn't a loophole at all. It's written in the collective bargaining agreement. Vesey is exercising his right. Vesey chose to get a Harvard degree before getting any NHL money when he certainly could've left early. Honestly, I don't think players, especially a 3rd rounder really owes anything to the team that drafted him. If Vesey didn't pan out, the team that drafted him wouldn't have signed him since they don't owe him anything either but heaven forbid if a player does it. With that said, it doesn't sound like Vesey handled the situation with tact in mind. If he lied and told Nashville that he was going to sign with them and then rescinded, that's low. PS Reading the HFBoards, the vitriol being spewed about Vesey....wowza!

They were good against other Big Ten teams though when they could score more goals than the opponents did. Honestly, that line was offensively gifted no doubt but defensively? Atrocious and they got exposed when they played a team that actually played defense. I always thought the CBS line and Denver's Pacific Rim Line are the best I've seen. The regional tournament confirmed that.