mikejm

Thanks for this. I was pretty sure the Sioux had been on the road a lot more than what was listed, but at my age, and with all the chemicals that've been through my system, you just never know...

Incredible hands. And speed. I was quite impressed with Kristo's play. He's going to be a fun addition to the Fighting Sioux lineup. (I was also unimpressed with the general lack of intensity Blais' team showed.)

Based on McClown's comments, I'd say BSU's chances for WCHA membership are somewhere between slim and none.

^That's not even close.

I don't recall Osh being under a bus...

Good for Joe.

^I wholeheartedly agree with you, but only to a point. If "we" allow college hockey to continue to diminish in numbers, the sport will reach a point of no return. College hockey may already be there, as we're now down to what, 58 teams? In how many boardrooms do you imagine college honchos are looking for places to cut expenses and saying, "obviously, hockey has to go."? It is a regional sport with a rabid but geographically-limited fanbase. It is expensive to have a team (facilities, equipment, travel) and the financial rewards in most instances simply don't justify the cash outlay. I think UND (and every other strong program) has to do everything it can to make sure Bemidji and similar programs remain in existence. If that means giving up a series with one of the teams you mentioned, that represents the bitter medicine necessary to make all of college hockey healthy again.

^clearly you haven't been around here very long. We care about everything; often to exhausting lengths.

This is fabulous news. I feel much better about the 09-10 team.

My daughter and I talked to LaPoint for awhile at the Final 5; he seemed to be in great spirits and is hopeful he'll make a full recovery. He's a nice kid, and really a babyface.

This makes me quite uneasy. If these kids can't bust open some heads at the blueline we're going to need Eidsness and Dell to be making 40+ saves a game.

The Sioux didn't have any choice but to start a freshman most of the season; Walski's a great kid, but he isn't a WCHA starter. Adding another "starting" goalie to the mix next year will keep everyone sharp. I really think we need to invest in a goalie coach, though. I do not understand why UND doesn't have one.

All the negativity in this town sucks...... Yeah, an OT loss hurts. Giving up the lead hurts. But this team really is probably as big a bunch of over-achievers as we've had wearing the Fighting Sioux sweater for a long time. There is not a bona fide superstar on the team, and look where they went. I like what I saw out of some of the youngsters today: Gregoire, Frattin, Hextall, and Malone played with some fire. I truly hope VandeVelde comes back 'cause that's a really good nucleus. Add in a reinvigorated Trupp and the incoming freshman and we've got some serious stuff up front. And Blood proved himself to me this last month as a WCHA d-man. It's a lousy way for the seniors to go out and I'm certain they all feel like hell about it. I was going to say they deserved better, but after losing all the real "talent" of their freshman class, these seniors maybe didn't even belong in the tourney. I think they overcame a lot, and while their last three games were bitter losses, their time wearing the sweater for my alma mater was rewarding to me; I hope it was to them as well. edit: btw, Finley and Genoway were -1 for those keeping score. Not bad in a game in which the opponents put 6 on us.

I'm too lazy to look back through 30 pages: what was the lacrosse final?

You are closer to the satellite.

I'm not sure which of these makes me happier!

Amazing run for Scotty's Dawgs after being swept by Anchorage to end the regular season. First play-in game winner to take the Broadmoor Trophy. That is going to be a tough team for anyone to play. Congrats to Sandelin and his team.

I'll cheer for the Dawgs tonight and every other time they play someone other than the Fighting Sioux. Down with Dasher Troll.

We really need a tin-foil hat smiley for just this occasion.

Just a few observations:

Thank goodness (or the hockey gods, or whomever) that we Fighting Sioux fans even get to watch our team play in March and April what seems like every year.

Rather than dig through three or four threads. Where's everyone sitting at the X? I'm Section 125, Row 17, on the aisle. (Oh yeah. yzerman19, I'll take that beer.)

^ Good one!

It's a great day for hockey!