farce poobah

There is still a possibility that Denver gets in as a #4 seed (just lose a couple more) which would presumably mean Notre Dame goes to #1 West and Minnesota or SCSU would then be the #1 in Grand Rapids. In that scenario, with the Sioux as a #2 or #3 seed, we might get sent to Denver. But if Denver stays a #2 or #3, then I agree its highly unlikely we go there.

It is and it isn't. To U of M, its free - 10,000 Sioux fans at $25 each = $250,000 of "incremental ticket revenue". To UND's athletic budget, yup.

Well, I can see how he's confused then. He has to use the non-Gopher Rules rulebook. still 2-0 time running short for DU Sioux would be tied for 3rd if this holds ...

Interesting choice of players for the 4x4 - VV and Miller. Says something about who's skating...

Biggest PK of the season ...

and Quinnipiac wins ... staying a TUC

Hi RWTD - what's up at the DECC?

back to 5x5

If we get a #1 seed, maybe. Otherwise, nope.

3-2 PK looking good so far (I mean sounding good so far).

Tech playing the counterattack style very nicely, breaking up a MN rush, creating a 2 on 1 and beating Briggs with a 5-hole backhand.

Maybe St Cloud players are distracted by the thought of hoisting the prestigious DQ Cup at the end of the first period. still 3-1.

Somebody must have left to go buy more DEPENDS.

two on one for SCSU - not a good sign

OK, everybody has to drink every time they hear the word HOOPLE on the Sioux audiocast.

Another series that would help the Sioux ranking is if Quinnipiac can sweep Union. That could be very helpful for our PWR. Edit - hey if anyone wants to watch the Q: http://quinnipiacbobcats.cstv.com/genrel/030107aae.html Minnesota can lose for all I care. We don't need the help.

Excerpt: http://www.insidecollegehockey.com/7Archiv...7/wcha_0525.htm Jon summed up the admiration many of us held for her: You read about people "losing their battle with cancer". I believe Kelley won her battle. She fought this nasty disease with courage, conviction and dignity. She outlived all expectations. She allowed us to kiss her more, to hold her hand more, to hug her more, to laugh with her more, to love with her more. She was able to read more stories to her boys. She was able to snuggle and comfort Jack and Teddy more when they woke in the middle of the night crying for mommy. She won this battle. What a beautiful person. Would just like to add my condolences to what is, I'm sure, a very long list of well wishers.

I only saw it once, in person. It was a blur. Lot of great stories from that weekend. One of the great things about the trip to Detroit was spending a couple games at The Olympia; I was sure Gordie Howe and the Production Line were gonna come out and smash us around the concourse. Of course, the atmosphere wasn't the same as for a Red Wings game - 6k vs. 16K+.

I don't want to put a damper on a good idea for a thread. I do want to remind everyone to abide by NCAA recruiting rules: http://fightingsioux.xosn.com/ViewArticle....p;ATCLID=736194

We should have a Bus Trip thread. I just hope they got a good breakfast. Its the most important meal of the day.

Hey, I agree. If someone said we could end the season today and get Miami in the first round and (probably) UNH in the second, I'd take it in a heartbeat.

Then we sweep the Huskies on Saturday and Sunday. OK, to follow the original question, I've not heard of a weather postponement for a WCHA game. It must be in the rulebook somewhere. Can anyone remember one?

Campion will just keep racking us up for 2-minute delay of game minors until we get there.

In the interest of piling on the Hobey Baker stats, in the last 10 WCHA games, Duncan has 13 goals on 28 shots. That's a 46.4% scoring percentage. On other words, goalies have been saving just 54% of Duncan's shots. (Vs. say 91% for the league as a whole.) (PS: I checked my figures about 6 times since I was sure its a typo. I think I got it right, but if someone finds I'm wrong, please correct me.)

But ... they are presenting the DQ Cup after the first period Friday. (And presumably a banner-raising ceremony shortly thereafter! J/K SCSU fans.) With any luck, the Huskies will be distracted by blizzards inside and outside.