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Why not?

They know what their problems are, I bet. Sometimes it's painful to be pushed into unfamiliar territory, even if you'd really like the end result. There are lots and lots of people like that. The tribes might just be too short sighted to understand how this could be an opportunity for them. When the Germans started the offensive in the Ardennes called the Battle of the Bulge, most of his high command was panicking. Eisenhower said "The present situation is to be regarded as one of opportunity for us and not of disaster. There will be only cheerful faces at this table." I hope the board doesn't give up too quickly.

This is why I am alarmed at the apparent quick hook the State Board might be making with the Sioux name. 3 years to get the Tribal leaders to open an ear and quit repeating NO NO NO NO before hearing the rest just might allow constructive conversations relating to things like the above. But if the State Board is just going through the motions a great opportunity may be lost. On the other hand, the tribes have to be willing to listen, and if they are just not interested at some point you have to cut your losses and move on. Hopefully the State Board really knows when that is.

Sucks to be Parker this year.

Who's reffing? Is it Campion or Shep?

I very much agree on Woog.

Thanks again, PCM. I really appreciate reading the recap.

I prefer the "moron and gold".

Only whitey promotes stereotypes. Everyone else can do or say as they please.

I think this is going to be a nailbiter of a series. As others have said, it will be closer than the stats would indicate. This is MN's last games until the holiday games against the Little Sisters of the Poor. Last games before their four players head off to the WJ tournament. They are going to remember Mariucci last January, and the regional last March, and they are going to want to erase the bad taste of a poor start to this season before the break. They know they have a good record at REA, and they will come to play. I just hope our boys are ready to play 2 big time games at home. There would be no more perfect time to end the home sweep drought.

Not only is this a great idea, they have two great personalities involved. I have $5 on Blais here in my office!

There AIN'T nothin' wrong with THAT!

I bet they get Toews too.

In the "That's why they play the game" topic, here are some relevant stats from College Hockey Stats. These are for the overall games, not just conference. Scoring offense ND 3.00 MN 2.5 Scoring defense ND 1.77 MN 2.75 Penalty Minutes ND 20.5 MN 14.2 Power Play ND 16.9 MN 11.5 Penalty Kill ND 90.9 MN 83.8 Combined Special Teams ND 56.0 MN 45.2 (note, ND is 1st, MN is last) Special Teams Net ND +4 MN -6 (MN is last. ND is 3rd) Goals allowed by period ND 3-10-10 = 23 MN 10-14-18 = 44 Conference stats are relatively similar, though there isn't as big a spread on scoring defense.

That didn't strike me as your kind of question.

I don't know, but you and I can find that out together.

PCM, nice question on the Okposo CSTV chat!! http://www.cstv.com/chat/112907aaa.html

Keep everything to the outside in the defensive zone. Clear the rebounds. No silly cross ice passes or similar miscues in the D zone . Short passes breaking out. Don't take risks high in the offensive zone. Cycle the puck and control it in the offensive zone. As jk says, play defense 200 feet from your own net. Play physical and aggressive. No easy goals/goaltending mistakes.

FHG, only the underage players from each team will be going out drinking after the game. When 2 good teams play, only 1 can win.

Actually, photos might be nice...

It worked, though. Even though the Sioux had the big 5-2 head start in penalties I think it ended up even or very close to it. As opposed to Friday night's 5-2 difference...

Is there any way to pull the goalie in bubble hockey? If one of Blais' freshmen defensemen takes a penalty, can he just skate right out of the bubble?

With all of the intangibles and tangibles going into these games they could obviously go either way. That said "sweep at home and split on the road" and the Sioux need to start to assert themselves, so anything less than a sweep will be disappointing to me. 3 points won't be great but satisfactory. A split will be less than satisfactory. However, no outcome will be a big surprise and I can't say that I expect a sweep.

Was that you in the green REA shirt? I could see some guy on the webcast right behind Gwoz.