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This might be a bigger sign going forward that the gap on the offensive line has narrowed and almost disappeared if they can keep doing it consistently. Having not to rely solely on trick plays is where we need to be.

I’m going to hold judgement on this until we get a big road win, hopefully next week. Much like the Ryder Cup, I need to see winning on foreign soil before I feel a fundamental shift going forward. This certainly should be the impetus for the confidence to do that. Let’s keep it rolling!

Exactly what gave the runner the edge at the point of contact. How do you miss that? We’ll see if they let that go both ways.

How many 3rd and long situations can this defense give up?

I would say no, but I bet Ness is in the lineup, unless he is hurt.

Yes, it seems once they got in the offensive mode, they started taking unnecessary chances of going all out for offense, wanting to be a part of the barrage. Some shades of early last year in that regard. The offense should come if they just take care of the puck and the front of their own net. It’s early, so hopefully they focus on that going forward.

Cole Caufield and Wisconsin remember what it feels like when they underestimate Bemidji St.

Which is unfortunate because at least it met the criteria.

Plus, do you run the risk of losing a good 2-4 year player. Not a lot of room beyond Panzer, Boisvert, Swanson, Littler and Croal. I assume Klee and Slipec will be out a few years. Leaving could be Johannes, Jamernik, Ness, and Albrecht. Would they want Jamernik or Ness to stay another year, or does Jamernik want to start his flight career?

Maybe get him on a visit when we play Minnesota in a few weeks.

I saw Perron and Blake signing jerseys after the exhibition game last week. I assume they weren't asking $300. And if they do start asking for money, might as well ditch the annual meet the team and autograph session, unless you have tables saying how much money each is asking for their autograph. At some point, college athletics will completely lose its allure.

The way they made it sound, he was coming back for one more year (this year). He certainly has the eligibility to play one more year, but the odds probably aren't that good.

So what are the chances that Panzer takes his dad’s number after Gaber is gone next year?

Agreed, I know it is one of my pet peeves when too much is made of a single game or series, either positively or negatively. Manitoba has never been a good benchmark, and I suspect their level is down a bit this year, so it is hard to draw any firm conclusions. I suspect not many Manitoba players would be on NCAA rosters if they were eligible.

I would say that has been our biggest problem, winning on the road. You need to be a disciplined and mentally tough team to win on the road consistently, and we haven't been able to do that. Our home record is great, we need to take the next step and be consistent on the road.

Don’t forget grabbing the face mask on that same play that was missed.

Well, he did win the toss today and took the ball, so maybe there is hope.

Let’s save some of these pinpoint snipes for Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Is kneeling on the ball and running out the clock not a thing anymore?

Technically, not splits, but his leg slipped out and he tweaked something.

That was during the play, after the play he started to celebrate and did the splits and tweaked his leg.

Except, if Red can get hurt celebrating, he can get hurt anywhere. Seriously, I agree, keeping your starters in and running up the score doesn’t make up for previous losses, so have your guys healthy for the next game that can show if you’ve made any progress.

His best attribute is his speed, so maybe that isn't best utilized on the power play once you have it in the zone. I think they want some net presence. I believe he will be a key cog in the penalty kill, where his speed will be invaluable. It is also something that can give him a chance at finding a nice role at the next level. That said, I wouldn't doubt he gets a chance on the second PP unit, especially if there is inconsistency. Sounds like Johannes was possibly just filling in for Kunz on that second power play unit after Kunz got hurt in the scrimmage.

Kunz played early in the scrimmage, but didn’t see him later. Wonder if he was dinged.