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Nope, I actually watched him play at the NAHL National Tournament in Bismarck, ND two years ago.

I just figure the refs are trying to give the Goofs a chance to tie it up! As for Bishop, he really is huge! I was able to see him play when he was playing for the Texas Tornadoes. . . .it almost looked unnatural. When he bent over and backed towards the net, his butt just barely missed hitting the crossbar.

Yes, I do believe that there could be some upsets due to the new rules, strictly due to the fact that a good/bad penalty kill/power play could really make or break a team. Mind you, I am basing my opinions on what I have seen thus far in the Junior ranks (NAHL), due to the fact that HS hasn't started yet. . . . bear with me, this could be long winded! I am not sure that a lot of the kids, at this level, are skilled enough for these rule changes to truly be effective. Juniors (somewhat), College - DI(definitely), but High School and below. . . not so much. Even bigger than the skill level among players is the skill level/consistency among referees. Some have been calling every little thing (and I do mean EVERY little thing!). . . .to the point that the flow of the game is completely interrupted and the ref is more noticeable than the players on the ice, while others do a great job and still call it tighter, but aren't the main attraction at the game. I think that is part of why the transition to the new rules has been difficult, as the coaches/players never know from one night to the next what they are going to get as far as refereeing goes. There have been a TON of 5 on 3's, which have had a rather dramatic impact on the games. . . even sent some games that seemingly wouldn't have been close into OT or shootouts. If High School goes the way of Juniors, every team best be prepared to spend LOTS of extra time practicing their PP's and PK's, as this year those could be the deciding factor in a lot of games.

Bobcats played two pre-season games this weekend. Michael Hillman did not play and was not rostered with them. My understanding is he will be playing for BHS this year.

Here's the proof on the Earl of Dive. . . . . http://www.uwbadgers.com/mobile/mobile_sto...4_14_55_37_mhky

I'll second that!!! Go, Maine!!!

Great run, boys!!! Fun season with lots of great memories!!!

Ok, let's go for another shortie here then if we have to!

I have to agree with you. They are doing things today that they haven't done in a long time. What gives?

Hey, perhaps we should play shorthanded - that's #2. 6-4 Sioux!!

WOW - thanks for taking time away from your golf game for that profound statement! At least our boys are still playing! Where are yours?

Nice to see Kaip continue stepping up when needed!! YES - GO SIOUX!

Agreed!!

Radio announcers are saying how crappy the ice is. Hrkac said it is due to the shaving the ice to add all the NCAA logos. One more thing the NCAA has screwed up!!

Wow, no wonder Schneider makes so many saves, there are 4 other BC guys laying on the ice infront of the net!

Our defensive "miscues" are making me nervous!

2 man advantage. . . .51 seconds. Let's go SIOUX. . . make this a one goal game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Siouxdonyms. . . . . are you forgetting something?

FINALLY!!!!!! GO, SIOUX!!

Get the period over, get into the lockerroom and stop the bleeding! Schneider hasn't really done anything stellar, it's more so the Sioux missing the chances that they have been burying up to this point.

3 goals on 5 shots. . . . . the hole just got HUGE! We absolutely need the next goal and this period would be NICE!

Penalty coming up on BC! Let's get one here! Go, SIOUX!!

No panicking yet! Sioux are due!!! Sounds like the ice is crappy? Puck doing a lot of bouncing? Let's get one to bounce our way for a change!

Sioux PP, let's go boys. We need a goal!! Play your game, play your game!!!!!!!

Heck, there are already 2 Americans on the Wild (and I believe Westrum has only played in 7 games). . . . I think that is Coach Lemaire's limit isn't it? Me thinks the French Canadian coach likes foreigners!