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Which makes them the equivalent of a division winner. Yeah, they are cursed.

Game 7 overtime tonight showcasing incredible skill, creativity and teamwork. Fabulous hockey.

Who's their captain again?

Splitting 18 scholarships among 25 players is hard enough. Splitting 18 scholarships among 28 players would be even harder.

Let's hope UND gets placed SOMEWHERE in 2020! No really. I'll settle for anywhere. Seriously. Anywhere.

I'd like to see the search cast a wide net this time, beyond people that are already close friends or alumni. I'd like the net cast wide, in the same way we search for on ice talent who wants to play at a premiere program, coaching hires should be "best available". Here's hoping there's been a lot of behind the scenes work over the past couple years, that can be leveraged now that there's an opening.

Hmmm.... If you are the part of UND that likes Kennedy, you probably say positive things about him. If you are the part of UND that dislikes Kennedy, you probably say positive things about him.

Yeah he is good. Of course, Duluth's defense didn't let him cruise in alone down the slot like Calgary did.

Crazy to think UMD finished the NCHC regular season with 5 wins and 5 losses in their last 10 games.

Brock Nelson with the GWG. His wrister is deadly coming down the ice on a 2x1.

Does Atlantic Hockey Association continue to progress toward competitive equity with ECAC and Hockey East? Ever since they raised their scholarship max to 18, their winning percentage in non conference continues to move up (slowly).

I was pleased to hear Buccigross mention a few (several) times how tough the NCHC is, and that its the best conference in college hockey right now. That can only help recruiting, across the board for all 8 schools. Backed up by some numbers UMD 16-9-1 vs NCHC opponents, a .635 winning percentage. 13-2-1 vs everyone else, an .844 wpct. Final conference numbers for NCHC 56-23-8 .690 Some smart moves 7-8 years ago paying dividends.

Grimaldi with his first playoff goal. Kids, pay attention to where he goes before the goal. https://www.nhl.com/predators/video/grimaldi-pots-first-playoff-goal/t-277437416/c-67710103

St Cloud went 3-2 vs UMD. I'm betting on a banner ....

Aaron Dell working some magic in San Jose tonight. Enters the game down 3-0 6:39 into period one. Team scores 3. Game tied after one period. Cause and effect? You be the judge.

Joe Pavelski scores on a deflected slap shot off his chin. Then returns to the game. He's a hockey player.

Offering my condolences to his family and friends. siouxsports.com was all the more interesting for his insights. He will be missed.

I am wishing for a St Cloud win. (not all that confident given their history, but maybe all they needed was a different coach) Four different NCHC teams, four years in a row - would be great for conference recruiting and overall competitiveness. Edit: Mankato would be a good outcome too.

Canisius is hemorraging too. Six guys already have gone pro. Okay, okay, they were all seniors.

I certainly do. Watched the game in person. Plans were to drive home after the game ended but it kept going on and on and on ... Lake Placid is a great setting for hockey.

That's alot of recruiting mistakes - or perhaps coach ego. Or maybe he's doing the Mike Eaves roster construction method (half the roster is seniors once every four years, and that's the year you go for Hardware).

Probably to beat the traffic. PS. +1 for a great setup line.

You are underestimating the arrogance of U-Minnesota and U-Michigan hockey fans.

Thanks. I have it on mute while also watching the UND game. I've made fun of how bad their attendance has been this season but tonight Mariucci is quiet as a graveyard. Time for U of Minnesota to just put hockey out of its misery.

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