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this the camera angle coaches would use, showing where everybody is on the ice.

We'll definitely know more about this team after the next two weekends.

I think every fan base tends to overestimate how seriously other fan bases take them. But it's kind of like paranoia: Just because we might overestimate how important we are, doesn't mean we aren't dam important.

Nope.

Fair point.

I'd take him in a heartbeat.

Man, don't remind me!

It's good to see CC back in the conversation. Loved the game they used to play, as Godsmack described: fast, skilled, uptempo. Should be a great series. But please, no floating tiger heads!!

Has it been discussed here whether the rivalry void and fewer games with UMinn (and UW) has led to fewer high end recruits from Minnesota? Is that a dumbazz question?

That's a good point. I thought it was a bad call, but I'm sure that's what they were thinking, and it makes sense. Despite not controlling play the way we did Friday, were were getting pucks on net, and I think we still would have won with only a minor on that play. Doesn't matter, though. You play the hand you're dealt.

They do look good. Looking forward to seeing how they fare in Madison.

That's the way I saw it too. Just unfortunate that it proved to be a 3-goal stretch, though I think the first goal would have fallen within the 2 minute minor, wouldn't it? And I get those who read the rule by the letter and conclude the ref had no choice. Just looked like the wrong call to me. But given the way the gophs like to go down all the time, can't say they didn't have a bad call coming. Wish we played them more.

UND dominated more Friday than they did Sat 5x5. I'd say UM probably had the edge Sat 5x5. But yeah, a nice win. It looked to me that the biggest difference in the two nights, other than the 3-goal major, was the way we found shooting lanes from the point. I'm sure they talked about being smarter and more patient after Friday, and it showed.

Our base would be screaming about that call. I"ll take it though.

that's what's strange about being a fan and not a player. They probably played better last night--just got some breaks tonight. Different outcome but there was a lot to feel good about after last night's game.

You could tell the boys were coached on being more patient to pick their shot lanes from the blue line tonight. Huge difference.

Right. It was an easy call

An old trend: score a goal, take a penalty

this squad put up a very good effort against a talented team, and they could have won with a bounce or two. We knew they would have to win with hustle and team contribution, and that's just what we saw. Given who is on the roster, I was pleased. A of hockey ahead. Real anxious to see if we can carry this much play against Cloud and Denver. And score, of course.

Wow. Team is anything but lifeless.

Nobody can say this team isn't hustling.

I like all this advice us slobs have to give.

Boys need to show a little more discipline. This game could get away from them if they keep going into the box.

More PP time.

Pay a few bucks and watch, M.