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This may seem strange, but I have no problem with getting beat by a good team this time of year if we've been beating so-so teams. As long as they learn.

I enjoyed that hockey game. Much sooner watch us play a team with a lot of skill, and Miami has that. Should be a good one tonight.

Miami's got a little higher skill level, at least from their forwards.

Is MMFF playing in the Toronto system?

Be careful not to take a fossilized view of modern college hockey, something that is easy for schools like UND to do. It doesn't much matter now who the powers were in 1987. If Union can walk in and demolish the best of the rest, they are not a lesser power.

A lot of high schools do that.

You're exactly right. But being able to beat the teams you should beat is easier said than done, especially on the road.

No apologies needed, scpa. If I need to be called out now and then, no harm in doing it.

I think Wikipedia has it also called a Hammer Salute. Nice weekend for the boys. I have to say, though, that Blais never would have let that one in tonight.

You would also think Mattson would be suited for Olympic ice, with his skating ability.

Did the student section single out a UND fan? That's always fun. I moved to Wisconsin in 1992, when they were still playing at the Dane and Old Ralph. I felt that the old Ralph had a more intense atmosphere, but that the Badger crowd had more fun. Both were great college hockey experiences, and when you add in the rivalry, it doesn't get much better. That's partly why I prefer to see close hockey games between these two. Kick the gophers' arse, but I like to see great games with UW.

I remember seeing the Tech teams from the mid-70s come to GF. Big, fast, and good.

I think it's very cool that Tech might be a legit contender.

One of the loudest pipes I've ever heard. With the two goals from his office against Princeton, what a weekend Ryan Duncan had!

And he would have won by 2 in overtime.

The boys always seem to take at least one penalty for "finishing" to late or too high or both. I like that this year they seem more focused on staying on the puck than getting a hit. They're not playing soft, but they are on the puck this year.

Question: If you only have one game on the weekend, do you get to celebrate the TCS (Traditional Circle of Sticks) if you win?

The old Mooch had pillars and some poor sight lines too, but a great hockey experience.

Not talking about sightlines. It is not a hockey-specific venue, that is for sure. The third level is worthless, as far as I'm concerned, even on the rail. I'm talking about the overall college hockey experience. I haven't seen nearly as many rinks as most people on this board (or probably you), but I can compare it to Mariucci, the Ralph, and a several others. Wisconsin fans just like to have fun, and it shows. I've gone to games there wearing Sioux colors when I was alone, with my kids, with friends, and with just my wife, and I've never encountered anything but good-natured ribbing. Seriously rude behavior happens, I know, like it does anywhere there are a lot of fans and too much booze, but if you keep your sense of humor, they will too 90% of the time.

Badger fans are really grumbling this year with the attendance issues of recent years and their poor start this year. It's a great venue for college hockey, though, and it is at its best when the Sioux come to town. Badger fans love the UND series. I'm sure the ugly red will be jacked to take the Sioux down and get their season back on track. Can't let that happen.

Thanks, Brian--you guys are right, it was CC. God he was a rock on his skates.

Is that Tony's son?

I wonder if that is the game when Oshie laid that sick check on the Dman catching up to him on the backcheck? That was Tech, I believe. Highlight reel.

Who coaches at EGF?

I have some old school gloves that would give more than enough cuff extension. I'm sure many on this board do.