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Peeked at pairwise this morning. It's meaningless this early in the season, but I think it's cool that so many smaller schools that are not ordinarily considered powerhouses are in the top 15. That will change as the year grinds on, and some will say teams benefit from playing in weak conferences. But looking at teams that have won the NC in recent years and inter-conference play suggests that there is a lot of very good hockey being played at places other than BC or UMinn (or UND). And despite the fact that UND has always been a hockey powerhouse, part of our pride comes from the fact that we are this small school on the windblown prairie that can beat anybody every single year. So if a Q or Union or Providence or Robert Morris is playing like they belong, then it seems like the kind of thing a UND fan would like to see. Welcome aboard--let's all kick some gopher/wolverine/eagle/badger/terrier arse.

Looked like Chyzk missed a check and went into the boards in an awkward way. Hard to tell though with the picture. Was thinking collar bone, but he must be OK

Plenty of them would like to see an ASU sweep to help get Eaves out of there. Beat me to it, cberkas

Their radio guy needs to chill--get a little conversational tone once in a while. I don't mind a homer if he can call a game. Good thing we are playing CC tonight--all these penalties cost us against a better team.

So tonight I say tell my wife the good news that Gersich doesn't have mono. She looks at me like I'm speaking in tongues. An otherwise fully functional adult. I don't get it.

Hopefully they have changed that. If not, be sure you have someone with you when you drink it case things turn bad.

How are you with floating animal heads? Got Dramamine?

Great news. Really surprised to hear that about Gersich if, indeed, he is recovering from Mono.

Ja, you bet!!

First things first. Will we have to put up with the horror of floating tiger heads?

In fairness, Johnboy did disclose early on that he knows little about hockey (as petey pointed out). We need to educate him, but he comes in good faith.

Completely agree with your Gersich/J assessment.

You beat the B1G cream and your pairwise takes a hit. Football rich, hockey poor, Johnboy.

Watching the top line really makes me anxious for Gersich's return. Another dynamic player.

GoDaks!

Mine was buffering so much I'm listening to Tim. Which is OK--I'll never get tired of him.

I like that this bunch does not seem inclined to take penalties. Allows them to roll 4 lines, which helps. We seem to have had some players with an appetite for the box in the past.

Any of you experience a lot of reloading on this webcast?

H factor!

Ouch. If it's a serious case of mono, it will be hard for him to come back anytime soon. The fatigue can really last a long time in serious cases.

Nobody has whispered the words Gersich and mono together, have they?

Character. I have another reason to root for this kid.

Well said, ira.

Bemidji will give some very good teams trouble this year.

I thought he carried his weight. One goal was on him.