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    I remember a player saying that all the interaction with the fans might have been a distraction at the Frozen Faceoff this year. I am sure all agree it is far better to have that support and the other team having to deal with the rabid fans. Bottom line is that if you aren't ready to play on any given night, it doesn't matter where you play. That said, I think Schlossman said that 4 or 5 of the best teams at the end of last year had the highest scoring defense in the country. In order for us to be back up there next year, guys like Shaw will have to take a step forward, because I don't know if the guys that would come in would be known for their offense first. You can say a lot about our CBS line, but a portion of their success is how effective our defense was at getting the puck out of our zone and the way they transitioned so well. One need only look at LaDue's awesome pass to spring Boeser in the Championship game. You can't play fast without that great transition game.
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    I'm sure that would be their hope, but Adams seems to have adjusted better in the USHL than Keane and actually been an impact player. Whoever comes in, I want them to be able to add something in the chase to tie Michigan for championships, not just a body to fill a roster spot. Not saying that would be the case, one way or the other, as I believe Keane was injured a good part of the time, but maybe that added USHL experience of Adams is a bonus.
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    ... and like some suggested, maybe Dan Hammer saw the writing on the wall.
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    Jones isn't coming in either because he would have to sit the first half. Think Smith is coming in regardless, and the way Adams produced in the USHL, he would be a possibility.
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    ... especially when half of our defensive core have signed pro contracts, including the heart and soul of the team in Stecher.
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    The NCHC is denying that Arizona State has an agreement to join the NCHC. I suppose they just want to dot the i's and cross the t's before it's a done deal.
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    Then I would guess they would just turn to the next group of younger players. I don't think it would bankrupt them, only make them a younger league, should some of those guys leave. Generally speaking, it is the star players that give those leagues credibility. It would be interesting to see how it would play out if the NCAA ever allowed Major Junior players to play Division 1 hockey. Would the colleges get less stars originally, then have to get them on the rebound, or would it play out about the same as it is now.
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    Why would kids that have NHL aspirations play club hockey? Am I missing a component to this?
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    If only solving rudeness was that easy. Maybe they can work on people leaving their grocery cart in the absolute middle of the aisle next!
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    So why wasn't that UND hockey schedule in the background one of the give away schedules at the arena? I suppose nobody would be paying attention to the schedule then.
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    There isn't a lot they can do about the width of the concources, but in the upper deck they could use roped off areas at the concessions to funnel people in and out without them lining up vertically, not allowing the traffic to flow, and creating congestion. Maybe that is against fire code, I don't know. Also wonder if it is structurally possible to extend areas overlooking the lower deck in the concourse out toward the windows a bit to allow people to congregate out of the way a bit, and alleviate more traffic.
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    Yes, they have updated things that needed updating for recruits, but they also need to update those fan experience things you mentioned. They still have the same laser show with the box goalie that they had when the arena opened. Time to up the "wow" factor for the best fan experience. They have fallen behind other top venues in that regard. Glad they started with better cell phone amenities though.
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    Tim Hennessey said this morning that he thinks LaDue and LJ will probably sign, but thinks there is a good chance Schmaltz comes back. Would love to get all 3 of them back, but I guess I would take that scenario given they could possibly lose all three.
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    Yeah, they said they have 5 guys from that team committed to play for Michigan.
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    Well, three years with UND, and one with Ferris State, but the point rings true.
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    I assume you went to all the U.S. games then?
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    Exactly, the fact that people are concerned about "rubbing it in their faces" after we win a championship in a sport they don't play, shows that they are obsessed by NDSU, which gives them credence for being a big deal. Likewise I thought it was pathetic when NDSU players took a shot at UND when they won a title a few years back, which makes Carson Wentz's congratulatory tweet all the more classy.
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    Is Canada's rep as a hockey country also tarnished then? Obviously this tournament doesn't hold as much prestige for them, and many others.
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    I believe just Canada's all time point leader.
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    ...and some are suggesting they should be the team that joins the Big Ten with Notre Dame.
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    I'm guessing that the core of the incoming class may only be there a year or two.
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    It sounds like the chance at redemption isn't coming from the Athletic Department. Unless there is an endowment, I don't think it is wise to even go down that road. In fact I question taking the time and energy going down the endowment path. I don't think recruiting to this situation would be very easy. Just like when Alabama Huntsville quit hockey and Clarke Saunders came here, then they found funding to save it. I think people that have other options would be wanting to get out, and people that are being recruited are not going to want to touch this program.
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    So what about 3 years of .500 hockey? 5 years? etc. Yes, nattys are great and last forever, but we don't. It certainly makes my life more enjoyable in the meantime being relevant every year with at least a hope for that Natty. I love Natty's just as much as the next guy, but don't know if I could handle mediocrity all the other years, which for the most part has been Duluth's circumstance.
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    ... and if you remember, there were some on this board that were ripping Berry's defense the first year or two when he came back. Would love to see those people's comments then compared to now.
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    The speculation on what or wouldn't Hak do is kind of amusing. Equally amusing is to speculate on the absolute meltdown people on this site would have had if Big time players didn't make a great play against Denver. I can only imagine that Berry would have been thrown under the bus because the players didn't play to win like they did against Quinnipiac, even though their mantra was attack mentality. Players made plays this year on the big stage.
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