farce poobah

That sweep on Feb 21-22, 1997 vs. Alaska Anchorage was the most airtight hockey I've ever seen the Sioux play. (The 2001 national semifinal vs. Michigan State was the best vs a top team.) Clinched the Cup, after 10 long years away from its rightful home. Of course, there's lots more chances for this year's team. Spike Schultz has 4 consecutive shutouts in 53?or54 ... but I don't think any other Sioux goalie has ever gotten 3. Which makes Brandt's 177 minutes possibly the second longest streak in school history. Anybody have more info on the topic?

OK, OK, as long as we're doing gambling references.... Any word on line combo's? will he "shuffle the deck" again? * seems like lines 2-3-4 will get mixed again. * although the list of "regulars" has gotten a little more settled. With Fuher back, defense seems like a "pat hand". * should help the power play. The "wild card" in all this, is goaltending. While I don't expect us to spin a "double zero" as we did vs. UAA in Feb 1997 (back to back shutouts with barely a scoring chance against), I think "snake eyes" is a possibility. But don't bet the farm on it.

Very interesting indeed. Are you suggesting they will "test the waters" or will they just swim?