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I think we should blame Lee. OK, seriously, we missed him more than Mankato missed any of their thugs. Lee logs a TON of ice time, nearly all of it against the other team's top players, powerplay, PK. I think that last two minutes plays out differently with Lee on the ice. I'm more than a little puzzled by a lot of what happened in the last 2 minutes, including line choices and that we didn't use our timeout so that Oshie-Toews could get a breather while killing off the last :30. Probably what happened is that Hakstol realized that our PWR is helped by keeping MSU in the top 25, so we gave them one point on purpose. Yeah, that's it. ...

I'd really like the Sioux to sneak into 3rd place WCHA, so I guess I'm rooting for Tech. Besides I hate DU.

ARGH! Denver scores on a shot from center ice to tie Tech 4-4. 3 minutes left in Houghton.

The only scenario that worries me about tonight is if the Mantankos decide to try to get our best players ejected before they score 8 goals, (rather than after they score 8 goals). Otherwise if we put in the effort, we'll win. PS, I agree that Radke is the most likely to open the can of whoopa^^ tonight. Friday, he jumped in to defend Chorney after an uncalled slash/trip...

Box score is up at http://www.collegehockeystats.net/0607/boxes/mmnsndk1.f09 Franzen is just lucky that Spirko isn't here anymore to whoop his a$$.

It started with a fairly innocent play in front of Walski, but a couple cross-checks later everyone paired off. I am still amazed that Jones managed to not get DQ'ed.

Jackson: "Your goalie is NCAA - no class at all." Jutting: "We keep giving him a goalie glove but he keeps going out there with a boxing glove." Jackson: "Well, THAT explains the save percentage. You sure are a good coach." Jutting: "Oh yeah? Well, I'll see you down in the tunnel after the game." Jackson: "Your last chance, what with Blais coaching your team next year."

I would be interested if anyone heard what was said between coaches near the end of the fight. Hak looked peeved, and I saw Jutting leaning over the partition to yell at the Sioux bench. Anyone else see that or hear anything?

There's two things I hate about getting old. The first is that I'm losing my memory, and the second ... well ... umm ... I forgot.

That's only because the NCAA made them invite us.

Final in Anchorage 2-1 Gophers.

Just after the Gophers hit the post twice in 10 seconds, Wally Shaver says "we'll take a short break here to repaint the goal posts".

Ya, fer sure. I just think our NCAA dance chances are really small if we don't get past the first round of the WCHA, and home ice is (usually) a good way to help that.

too bad about Wisconsin ... CC is up 3-1 Looks like we may be headed for a first-round matchup at the REA (I hope!!! please please please) vs the Evil Red Empire.

OLE! OLEOLEOLE! OLE! OLE! OLE! OLEOLEOLE! OLE! OLE! Mankato ties it at 1

Maybe in the polls, but not in the PWR. Gonna be hard for Notre Dame to get above #4 because their strength of schedule is so low - very few games vs. RPI top 25.

8-2 gophers

's on WCCO 830 AM in the twin cities. I can't find any internet though.

DOGS SCORE!!!

If Campion was reffing, Bina would get 3 months.

Sioux moving up in the PWR! whoot whoot http://siouxsports.com/hockey/rankings/pwr.php #8 as of 9:04 pm We should take more nights off.

"I think Sacred Heart is the only team in the tournament without a chance of winning a game."

You're right I didn't. I'm now four minutes poorer for watching that video. I want my four minutes back. Or at least a slice of pepperoni with pickles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXMnye_8wfg I understand its mandatory that this be posted in every thread. Couldn't find any Ninja Turtle youtubes, though. Sorry.

Put the trolls IN THE BAG