farce poobah

That shift was 107 seconds with the puck in Miami's zone. Great playmaking and tenacity.

I see next week's opponent is putting on a Statement Game: halfway through the third at Western, its St Cloud with a 10-1 lead. Shades of the 1980's. Wonder how Andy Murray's heart is doing...

wday 970 am ...

Horsecrap call against Simonson.

Speaking of US International, our newest assistant coach played there. http://www.undsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=13500&ATCLID=210166913 Probably some good stories about the surfer dudes coming up to Grand Forks and taking out the Hrkac Circus. (One of the most painful losses to watch ...)

I was hoping it was because they objected to the nickname.

Derek Forbort with his first NHL point today, an assist against Florida. http://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/boxscore?id=2015020201&navid=sb:boxscore

Oddly enough, American Sports Network (I know, who?) is broadcasting the Notre Dame vs Minnesota game. Comcast in the Twin Cities is channel 211. (normally its GRIT TV) As expected, ND 3, UM 1 in the 3rd.

Agree. I think Roughriders has some of that. (If we can't be the Indians, we'll be the damn Cavalry.)

The one we can hear in the background all night...

I like how it took him 7+ minutes of the 3rd period to notice we were playing with 3 on ice officials. Edit - probably took his spotter 7+.

The puck hadn't dropped yet and we already got a shot at the linesmen. GAME ON!

Possibility 1: Take a shot every time the CC radio guy complains about the linesmen. Possibility 2: Take a shot every time the CC radio guy complains about a penalty call. Who gets more hammered?

I like how CC guy dives but their radio guy says UND guy was diving.... this is hilarious. /Angry radio guy makes my day.

This is good, because we hit a big run of playing opponents that are playoff caliber starting in mid November. It does make me wonder if playing weaker opponents - as we have been and will the next 2 weekends - has allowed the coaching staff to let guys fully heal up. No need to push anybody back too soon.

Since this is a Hockey East opponent, this 3rd period could really swing our pairwise later on. Time to bear down.

Simple question.

http://www.undsports.com/downloads2/1108104.htm?ATCLID=210446888&SPSID=58684&SPID=6405&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=13500 Odd statistic of the night: Schmaltz with 0 shots on goal. The only one of the 18 skaters without a SOG. Not saying he had a bad game, because he had the gorgeous pass on goal #2. OK who had Simonson as the #1 star going into the game? (Although they could have given it to Santa last night and I would have been okay with that.) That line not only got the first goal, but was really solid all night long.

Too bad the UVM webcast doesn't hVe a penalty clock

I think hockey should break ties using riding time. We've had the puck in their end most of the night. and a tip of the helmet to UVM for a solid free webcast.

if the season ended today, the Flyers would make the playoffs.

Voted for Roughriders, but could support either of the two that seem destined for a run off. Of course, the SS.com sample is not representative ...

I thought the Flyers looked like a team that's buying into the basics of Hakstol hockey.

Solid review, Mr. B. I like your inclusion of the Blais-Walsh connection. Way back in 2004, I wore one of the Walsh jerseys to the Frozen Four in Boston and got clapped on the shoulder by so many Maine fans I needed an icepack. It was amazing to experience their reaction to Deano's contribution to the rivalry. As for tonight, I don't think Maine can hold us to 3. Too much speed, and a defense that activates when the opportunity arises. Prediction: UND 5, Maine 2.