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We're Hawks fans twice over this weekend.

We all probably feel that, but another angle is important, IMO. Regardless how many of those boxes end up being checked, Sioux fans have already been treated to a lot of extremely well played hockey. We are fans because we love the game, and we have already been rewarded with a lot of pleasure. There is more to come, but falling one or more boxes short of all of them doesn't change the pleasure that comes from watching this team play.

Yup. And the beauty of that rationale is that it applies to every possible transgression, intentional or otherwise.

Wonder how different things would be if DU and UND had traded goalies in October.

I think they miss a little of Hunter's physical, vertical play.

What is it with UMD? Was this expected?

That was a hella tip by Miami that hit the post.

3 penalties in 4 minutes will do that.

What possesses players to commit chickenshyt cross check penalties like that after the whistle I'll never know.

Did many expect Berg to be this good?

It is, and that's why it's often not effective against teams with superior speed, skills, and experience.

So many fans. 5-1, here we go.

5-1 UND or I'm not one of the greatest porn stars of all time.

And sometimes a near loss can show that players are developing higher expectations for themselves and their teammates.

That's really good to see. Wisconsin fans love to have fun in their own rink, whether it's the Herb or the old Dane County Colosseum. Great to see it back.

What tale is that, exactly? I read it as a focused, talented player who feels he and his team ought to have played better. Not the least bit unusual that even the best teams have off nights, but it is a little unusual to have the guy scoring an OT game-winner show that kind of refusal to settle for anything but the best. There isn't a team out there this year, or in UND's storied past, that plays at a top level every weekend. It's how they react to a sup-par performance that is the important part.

I love that we have him and expect to see him do what Mac, Blake, and Gaber have been doing. Eventually.

Thx. Bedtime ain't what it once was, so I may not be scrolling back too far.

Fair statement. I like that he can be disruptive ala Kristo--someone the other side needs to account for. But it's getting close to one-and-done time, and turnovers are increasingly important, in all zones.

Dinner out tonight with friends. Question: If I log into NCHC tv after the game is underway, can I start the stream at the beginning?

I might be poison; never done the gameday thread. You wanna post one, I'm more than happy to withdraw.

5-2 UND. Sic owes me.

How is gfhockey handling UMD's continued years-long nosedive? Is he part of Ciskie's support group? I've heard the mantra used at those groups is that they didn't really want to win those games anyway.

Good stuff, Sic. If they call one on the green and white, you might include an "are you kidding me??"

Now they mostly have opium dens with honorary captains and "Den Mothers," of whom I think Sicatoka might be one (honorary only). Music does play an important part--mostly blues.