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All 3 were good goals. BC defense was porous and asleep on all 3. If Schneider had saved any of them it would have been a highlight film save.

BC is fast, fast fast. I am not complaining about any of the penalties on the Sioux. The marble is, however, in the pocket ... and I hope we can draw a couple ... The good news is our PK is dominating so far. It simply does not get any better.

I have it on good authority that we only recruited Brady Murray because of his little brother.

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Party on, dude.

I admit to mixed feelings - is it better to hold the opponent to 0-for-10? or 0-for-3?

BC is banged up, Eaves and Gionta didn't look 100%. I haven't seen enough of BC to tell if they played down to today's opponent, or if that was how they play all year. Mercyhurst was hard-working, but had nowhere near the skills of a HEA or WCHA team ... they would have been a distant 11th in the WCHA. BC gift-wrapped the game, set it on a platter, and MH failed to take advantage. That said, I expect BC to be ready to play tomorrow. (... and here I thought I was the only one who remembered the '99 Regional Final. Mostly I remember Panzers & Co trying to skate thru a forest of sticks. They would have drawn 50 penalties a game under the new rules. ) I continue to like our chances and this bracket. (its not a cakewalk, but it beats the heck out of any of the other 3 regionals.)

I can die now. THAT was as close to perfect as a hockey game gets. Of course, I wouldn't mind being alive tomorrow night when we play BC.

Welcome to SS.com. The brackets still allow for a possible 4-team FF. Go Gophers. (... now I have to go wash my mouth out with soap ...)

after 2, SOG 21-19 SIoux, scoring chances 12-14 BU BUT 5x5, BU is getting nothin. I wonder if they even have 5 SOG even strength. Hard to say after giving 8 powerplays, BUT I think our guys have done a pretty good job adjusting to the new definition of penalties. Keys to the 3rd: Keep the feet moving. Keep your stick to yourself. Be patient. Let Jordie see the puck.

After every (well almost every) PK or PP, the Massen-Fabian-Canady line comes out, and keeps the puck consistently in the other end. Territorial advantage is proving to be key, b/c the refs aren't letting defenders do ANYthing. Ugh. I hate this reffing style, even though its been consistent so far.

I repeat, after watching the BC- Mercyhurts game, KEEP YOUR STICK TO YOURSELF.

I thought it was intentional. I heard that great writers always leave in one mistake.

Great thread, gang. I'll confess to being critical of a number of seniors for their play eariler this season. What was tougest to see was multiple guys playing far below potential. No, I don't expect Massen Fylling and Canady to be the second coming of Tony Hrkac, but they we're not performing anywhere near the level they are capable. But in the last month, we've seen players playing much closer to potential. After what this crew has been thru, takes Attitude, takes Guts, and all the other qualities that define Characeter, that we've admired in Sioux hockey players for over 50 years. Seeing it on the ice reinforces what we believed all along, and that it is truly better late than never. As to this weekend, I have a good feeling about it. Call me crazy, but I think their best hockey is still to be played. Win or lose, though, gentlemen, thanks for the ride.

I think you should read it. Would it help if I said he paid me to shill his article?

6. Keep your stick to yourself.

http://www.uscho.com/news/2005/03/25_010468.php On the topic of the hit on Bina, I am especially impressed by his ability to remove strong personal feelings from the content. Textbook journalism. Excellent read.

Moooo-hhhoooo-hahahahah!!! Time to get creative. NOTE: This is not a transcript. This is not anything remotely resembling quotes. Any resemblance to fiction, fact or reality is total and complete coincidence. This is because I just make this s&!t up as I go. Comments attributed to "Coach" below are in no way intended to reflect what any current past or future Sioux coach would say. It might be what they are thinking, but this is 100% fiction. This writeup is devoid of any nutritional value whatsoever. Last, the NCAA and its member schools encourage good sportsmanship and courteous behavior. Any offensive behavior will be grounds for expulsion from this writeup and possible future disciplinary action. [somebody else can write the TH interview part] Caller: "Is it true you've put a bounty out on Paukobitch?" Coach: "NCAA rules prohibit discussing bounties." Caller: "Does BU suck as bad as everyone says they do?" Coach: "I can't say, but well, they lost to Minnesota." Caller: "What's your strategy against BU?" Coach: "We're gonna ride the Horses that got us here." Caller: "Did you scout the POI - SS game on Sunday?" Coach: "Yes, and I was so impressed with the SS goalie that I told Gwoz about him. Make of that what you will." Caller: "Will Wisconsin beat Michigan?" Coach: "Frankly Miss Piggy, I don't give a hoot." Caller: "How do you feel about getting evicted from the Ralph this week? For basketball, I mean, like it must be like totally humiliating dude -" Coach: - "The ice is better at Gambucci anyway." Caller: "Do you have air and hotel reservations in Columbus?" Coach: "Hell, yes!" That's all I could hear before the internet feed died. HELP! They're here!!! HELP! It's the fiends from the NCAA, I mean the castle of ARRRGHHH... [crickets chirp]

I think Mankato, St Cloud or UMD should host the West Regional at the Xcel. The worst it would draw would be 7-8k, at the best that could happen is more than at anywhere else out west.

Let's hope that Jack Parker scouted the Sioux by watching Dataflix.

I thought the same thing. CC plays so under-control against everybody else, or so it seems, but against DU last night they took some really dumb penalties and got lucky that they didn't get called on a bunch more. DU must really have gotten under their skin.