Walsh Hall

I think the problem is everyone thinks their opinion is valid. Just because someone has a opinion doesn't mean that opinion isn't 100% wrong and without factual support. People need to think before spouting off how they feel. No one NEEDS to give it a rest, but it would behoove them to give it a rest when it makes them look like uneducated self-centered fools to the vast majority of folks. Some folks just don't realize how their knee jerk reactions are perceived by others. The cut teams are obviously disappointed. The situation could have been handled better. The effected folks can handle it with class or like spoiled brats. Looks like a few are going with the latter. I doubt anyone wanted to cut any programs, but you must accept reality on realities terms. From an institutional perspective a tough decision had to be made, and it appears from an effect and financial approach the correct decision was made.

I completely agree. The way the team played in the last few games was impressive. Next year may not have ultra high end talent, but there will be 4 solid lines that could be miserable to pay against. If the returning players (especially the D) play like they did against DU, UMD, and BU I expect good things. D core should be better than last year.

I agree, word spreads instantaneously. There is no way to handle the notice issue without getting blasted by someone. I think they attempted to handle that in the proper manner, but word leaked. A tough situation for everyone involved.

Played one year of intramural broomball. We lost in the finals in a shootout. Still haunts me to this day. At least I scored on my shot. I remember heading over to the old ralph after midnight to play the games after IM hockey.

1996 for me. Good times.

I agree. You knew after the game was tied 3-3, with UND still on the PP, that a makeup call was coming. That came with the Pogo penalty. The JJ one wasn't a dive, the guy's skates hit the boards and he went down. I won't have called it, but the penalty for Jost being "hooked" was worse. The Olson penalty was a total joke. The Simonson penalty was a crosscheck, but a total flop. A think a couple trips called on UMD were just player's losing an edge on crappy ice. Ref's had a horrible game.

I've gone other years, missed this year. Never an issue with the ushers. Food is overpriced at every sporting event. If you don't want to pay the high prices that's up to you. The convenience of being downtown and getting around through the skyways it great. I much prefer the X as a facility, but can live with the TC.

I thought he looked a little disoriented skating out of the zone. Man I hope he's on the ice at practice tomorrow.

I agree, but that call was for the same thing they called when Jost was held a minute earlier. Both should have been no calls in the situation.

He's also plays the point on the first line power play. Be kinda odd not to have him out there. If the roles were reversed with Boeser he'd still be the quarterback on the PP.

My glasses are tinted green, but I really don't see the outrage for the Poolman hit. There are 50 hits a game worse than that one. If he wasn't hurt nobody would have said a word about that hit. Nobody on the ice, including the UND players, reacted at all like there was a cheap shot. Berry and staff weren't saying anything or looking concerned until Tucker got to the bench and Piunk ran Cam. The Johnson hit was an entirely different story. Refs were absolutely brutal both ways. The Poolman pairing was playing great. Losing or having a diminished Tucker will be a significant blow.

Yep - AA (Bantams only), A, B1, and B.

Not sure if Bismarck could field (3) teams. In looking at numbers of bantam and peewee teams by city (not counts actual kids as the roster sizes vary) GF - 6 Bantam, 7 peewee - 2 high schools Fargo - 8 Bantam, 11 peewee - 3 high schools Bismarck - 4 Bantam, 5 peewee - 2 high school Minot - 3 Bantam, 4 peewee - 1 high school Number of HS teams in proportion to bantam teams Bismarck is at the bottom.

Mandan has 2 Bantam teams and 2 peewee teams. Williston has 1 Bantam and 2 peewee. Mandan is building a new facility with 2 rinks which should open next year. It's a bottleneck in Mandan with only one rink. Limits potential number of kids and available ice time. I can't see either of these schools having a JV squad in the next 5 years.

By Dave's logic the Ivy League is clearly the best football conference. It can't be disputed.

I really thought a Pogo, Gardner, whoever, line would be a dominant line and great compliment to the top time. With an added year I thought they would be as good or better than the "heavy line" from last year and be physically dominant. That just hasn't happen. Maybe Johnson should get more credit for last year. With the Boeser, Jost, Gersich line, and 3-4 lines that can at least hold serve, I see that second line as the big disappointment. No need to break up the top line if the 2nd is producing.

The math doesn't factor anything but points. Guys like Greg Johnson and Dixon Ward were incredible two way players for a LONG time. Not a shot at any other player mentioned, but we're talking rarified air. I'd have to put Johnson, Ward, and Taylor in the top 5 for guys in the last 40 years. In the end, Boeser can just stay 4 years and put the argument to bed.

The 2011 Michigan goal got deflected up in the air and nobody tracked it. It landed in the slot on a Michigan players' stick. I think that could be characterized a good puck luck. Also, Nelson got stretcher off the ice in the first. That game was a mismatch, but that's hockey.

The only reason Ladue is gone is his age. If he is getting the $ he should go. Thompson is 3 years younger than Ladue. He has lots of time to develop. I think losing Stecher would be by far the biggest individual blow to the blue line.

Hard to argue with that. The true measure of a city is the number of HS championships held therein. I hear Fargo will be hosting all HS state championships outside of tennis. A source indicated that Fargo is pushing hard and the smart money is the tennis championship also being relocated to Fargo in 2021. The project tennis gate of $17 for Fargo dwarfs the $12 for GF.

Did those teams (V.C., Shanley...) have an option? Looks like there are 16 AAA teams and 16 AA. There has to be a break somewhere.

Bismarck could field two girls teams. It's just a matter of having one stacked team or two competitive teams. l know kids that have quit because with only one HS team the writing is on the wall. With two HS teams the 14u numbers would be higher. If the interest is in allowing more kids to play and grow the sport they should have 2 teams. If the interest is to win titles keep one.

Is there a mandate that the WCHA playoff teams practice on the same ice, or that they practice at the game facility? If should make zero difference for the Sioux, but I could see the Huskies wanting to skate on the ice, ring pucks around the boards...

I think it was Erik Westrum

I would hope we all want success, but there may be a difference in how success is defined. Is winning a DIII title more of a success than being an also-ran at the highest level? Would you rather be a lower level powerhouse or middle of the pack up a level?