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I don't question that, and I also don't pretend to know the rules very well. But just because Drake flipped and came down on his head doesn't automatically mean it's a game hit, does it? A good hip check will do that, and it wasn't a blind side hit or Drake would not have jumped to avoid the check. But like I say, I don't know the rules. Important thing is that he's ok.

This will be unpopular, but Moore's hit did not seem like a game hit to me.

I think it's also due to the fact that our D generally do a good job of keeping the shots on the perimeter but we aren't big in front of the net, where the garbage goals get picked up. A lot of those low angle shots end up loose in front.

Thought so. Thx sprig

Explain to me again what the point distribution is for a SO win or loss in the NCHC

Tough stretch run ahead, so we need tonight's game. Western Michigan is really playing well. Each weekend is tougher because of it, but it's sure nice to be in the toughest conference in the country. Regardless how the Penrose turns out, the boys will be fire-hardened for the tourney.

wow, Jackson's sporting a he!! of a shiner!

What line will Boeser be playing on tonight?

Nice to see that Sioux fans aren't crowing about this on USCHO or GPL, though. It's good to be jacked about this, but it's good to show a little class too.

A finisher--something the Sioux need. Does getting Boeser jack up our chances of getting any other top recruits? btw: the stereotype really is true. From gpl: As for boeser being a big loss- UND fans will probably take this as sour grapes but I've thought since I heard the gophers were recruiting boeser that, although he is a great player, recruiting another top 6 forward isn't what this team needs. Then again, it's what the gopher coaching staff always seems to think is the solution meh, we didn't really want him.

And more "of those" Winnipegers in green and white

Michigan's young but talented team is getting more experience every weekend and will be a dangerous draw come tourney time. But they all are come tourney time.

The guy is an idiot--didn't even finish his own education.

I know these kids are in it for the hockey, and UND is a great school I'm proud to be an alum of. But UW Madison is a university with near elite academic credentials and an amazing campus and town. That will sell some young kids. Their hockey sucks right now, but the tradition is certainly there--plus a more recent banner than we have. I'd pick North Dakota, but you never know about the next guy.

Be patient. With global warming, UND will soon have the best of both worlds.

I think they should put their address and cell phone number on their sweaters. A little accountability

And it really doesn't matter in the end, does it. You have to beat the best to win. And at some point, you need a bounce or two.

Things are better now at the new Ralph. I don't get carded as often as I did 40 years ago.

Zane may have been a little off, but that save as time expired made up for it. You don't expect to need that after a faceoff in their zone with 6.9 seconds left, or whatever it was. This series lived up to its billing. With UMinn and Wisconsin off the calendar (for the most part), we need some rivalries like this to become intense.

You give him more than 3 skaters, Hak will win that OT coaching battle every time.

Well put, MafiaMan!

Wasn't in OT, but didn't Wisconsin have to play 5 x 3 in the final minutes of a one-goal game in the national championship against Maine? 6x3 actually, with the goalie pulled.

You can't (or shouldn't) put an emoticon on everything, scpa. I'm a huge Deano fan--just having some fun.

I wondered if someone would dare bring up the fact that Blais didn't have his team prepared for a lead. You hate to criticize the guy, as much of a disappointment as he has been in Omaha. I'm sure he's trying hard though.

The coliseum was a great venue, much like the old barn and the old ralph. I moved to Wisconsin in 1984 after having spent many years living in warm weather, hockey-deprived states. No internet to follow the games back then, just newspapers, many of which not cover college hockey. So when I got to Wisconsin and started to get reengaged in college hockey, I was struck by how passionate Wisconsin fans were about the Badger/Sioux rivalry. But it was a good passion, and nearly everyone spoke with appreciation and respect for the Sioux program, despite the fights and the intensity. They just loved playing UND. They despised the gophers, of course, and still do.