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I cannot believe anyone is blaming Hak for this. Michigan probably played their best game and the Sioux didn't execute on the ice as well as they could. Result is very disappointing but it's the way hockey works sometimes. Michigan doesn't get that one bounce and I like the Sioux's chances. Sioux generated some chances and had to work for everything they got. They didn't get that one bounce to the wide open net like Michigan got. Eventually this game goes to the Sioux but for that bounce. It's a bum deal, but that's the way it goes sometimes. Let's also not forget that we've had Michigan's number in the NCAA's the last several years. They owed us like we owe BC. Tonight they got theirs.

Michigan is 17-0-1 when leading after 2 periods. I'm just saying. I think they said the same stat about BC in 2000........

Agree with Sprig and jk. Thought the Sioux did a nice job of getting the puck deep and grinding. Only problem was not generating a lot of chances. Also, I think the Sioux look a little off their game offensively. Not a lot of flow. That said, give credit to Michigan. They look fast and they skate well. Those abilities really made it hard on the Sioux during the PP. Sioux just need to keep up the effort, get the puck deep and keep working it. Looks like this is a low scoring game, so need that puck to bounce to the right stick. Nice job so far of not being stupid with the penalties.

Whatever they do as long as it's consistent. Our team can play any style if they learn to adjust. So, just do it.

Same situation myself. Hindsight is easy to criticize yourself but remember all of the variables that weren't so clear at the time. That's the way it goes.

I would bet you would still find a fair crowd. If I needed a place to watch it in the Cities, that would be the first place I would go if not in my own home.

Farce, you have great stories. Thanks for sharing them.

forecheck, it's great to hear from you!

I think what really happened here is a case of mistaken identity. With the state of the UMN program lately I think most Sioux fans who saw maroon in the building just automatically assumed it must be a UMD fan because 1. no MN fan would show up and 2. if they did show up no way would they be sportin' colors. And we ALL know how ALL MN fans behave.

This is exactly right, and we should not forget this regardless of the final outcome. It's probably only come this far because of them.

I will say that we were at the booster lunch for the AA series in January and Faison was wearing a jacket with the Sioux logo there. FWIW.

Not odd. Thanks.. Shows you how much I've paid attention to the game times. I briefly thought about trying to pick up tickets after the first game was over, for the 2nd game. Now I see why that is not a good idea.

Question, Is there just 1 ticket for both games on Thursday? (Like the Thursday session at the Final Five)?

The problem with inviting anyone from Standing Rock is that they have an official stance, to this point, against the nickname. Bring Standing Rock supporters who cannot speak officially for the Tribe, only looks like you are cherry picking. All of the other representatives there are officials of parties involved from North Dakota's side of the table. I don't think you can just bring someone unofficial in an expect that to carry any weight. In fact, I think it might hurt the perception of your position. On the other hand, Spirit Lake officially approved use of the nickname, having their representatives there in an official capacity holds weight.

Nope. MN is a right to work state. Meaning it's right that he works for UMN.

Might have been a little loud there, there were a lot of Sioux fans.

Wasn't shaft earlier quoted as saying this meeting should be the be-all and end-all? That they either come to an agreement or they agree that nothing further can be done? Seem's like he's ignoring von Clausewitz in his approach...(if you are going to war, bring overwhelming forces) Now, if he thinks this is just a prelim to get both sides at the table and see there they stand, that's another issue. But I don't see any strong reason not to invite the tribe that has officially approved the use of the nickname.

I yelled at Dave Berger a couple of times as he was walking up the steps but he never acknowledged me. I wanted to know if he picked the Sioux in the championship game, because his first couple of picks of the tournament were not.....quite so hot.

With all of the ripping of UMD fans at the Final Five I do want to mention that a couple rows behind us in Sec 105 there is a UMD fan and his Dad who is a casual UM fan who have had those seats for as many years as we've had ours (since the tourney moved to the X). A couple of years ago when Duluth won the Final Five from the Thursday night game we turned around as he was basking in the atmosphere and told him how happy we were for him. All these years he's come whether his team was there or not. Never a jerk, just there to enjoy the hockey. He appreciated the support and he and his Dad both said how much they respected me and my 2 buddies as we are always there as well, for every game, and always felt that we were classy fans and not jerks. It's kind of fun now where each year we spend some time shooting the shix and appreciating the tournament. I still like Duluth a lot and am glad that we were insulated from the jerks that so many others appear to have run into. Drunk Hockey Guy's comments on KFAN? What do you expect?

There's a good idea. Insult one of the constituents that has supported the process. Nice work. Spirit Lake held the vote and provided their support. I see no reason why they should not be represented, especially when the NCAA's policy is supposed to be for their benefit.

Absolutely. Very generous guy and a positive dude.

That's exactly how I saw this too. He just tipped his hand.

Yeah, like tweeting articles about himself......not impressive.

Some of those guys were pretty good players. Not like all of them are flops.

I think you about hit it......