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Ours was a tough region, but neither NU nor UM had defenses like we will see in Tampa. This team can do it, but I think Cam will have to be a little better. We are certainly capable of scoring 5 or 6 against anyone, but chances are we will have to be able to win with 3 at least once.

I realize it was a different era, but I recall WCHA commentators saying before the tournament in 1987 that they just couldn't see anyone beating the circus when everything was on the line.

Do you remember the last time we had this combination of talent on the blue line and both grit and top-end skill up front?

That's a heck of a staff. They should recruit well. I don't see Wisconsin's turnaround taking very long.

That's different, and you are probably right. I think hockey fans see a lack of preparation in general, with both play-by-play and color guys. Tim H is not perfect, but we and visiting teams' fans are spoiled by his knowledge and preparation.

I've heard Melrose rave about UND years ago, but you can see why they would be cautious, with all the times we've failed to deliver, compared to BC. At this point, BC deserves the respect their program gets. We can change that storyline in Tampa, but up to now there is no dispute about who has the cred.

Hey. We've been getting credit for Carson Wentz, so fair is fair.

I do. Give us BC. It's time we settled this score.

Where can I follow the UMD game?

As much as he has meant to this team, I'd be delighted if he decided there were things he still needs to work on before taking the next step.

So, does the higher ranked team get home team designation? Choice of bench and last change? Anything else? If so, we will have that benefit for the semi, at least.

Was this Red's last game? If so, it's a bit of an honor to be the last adversary. And to kick their arse--there's that.

It's probably part of the strategy, frankly.

Hawks don't eat their own shat

And unlike many elite offensive players on other teams, our guys backcheck like maniacs. Evan Trupp belonged on this team.

Has goon posted highlights from yesterday?

Keep your fingers crossed that LJ stays out of the box. Though he's been great down the stretch

Stay. Out. Of. The. Box. Feet, not sticks.

This quality, as much as anything, will make him valuable to a Toews-led Hawks team.

That could be either a compliment or an insult, geaux. Not watching the game. Which is it?

I like to think UND fans usually rise above showing that kind of arrogance, crb. If this tournament hasn't humbled you in the last 15 years, you haven't been paying attention.

Nice to get a statement game in the first round.

Late goals by NU might not change the outcome, but they might have an effect on Cam's confidence level.

this team can score, so the boys need to stay on it.

Meh. They wear panties.