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The sweep hurt, no question, but Cornell is in the top 20 and has a solid history, including arguably the best team in college hockey history. It's not Canisius or Niagara. This Hawks team works hard. I hope they get in the tourney and raise some hell.

With the Swede's solid performance last night, Wilbur is rumored to be considering retirement. So right now, all eyes are on Wilbur and Tom Brady.

Yes you do, and I feel lucky to have been around for both of them.

Europeans may play a more finesse brand of hockey, but they still have to win the battles on the wall and in front of the net. They must be better trained in technique?

Because you forgot you can remember?

Cool. Given your handle, I'd think you'd have Rube Bjorkman's sig also.

Much as it hurts to be the one to say this, we need to discuss proper punishment for farce's deceit.

IMO, Berry has done a superb job with this group so far this year.

no dramamine necessary then?

A classmate of mine froze a badger flattened out in spread eagle position and duck taped it to his back under his winter parka. Got in but got caught throwing it.

Having lived and worked in Wisconsin for over 30 years, I can tell you Wisconsin fans LOVE to have fun and party--in any sport. We moved to WI in 84 after having lived in warmer places for a number of years, and the minute WI hockey fans learned I was a Nodak and a hockey fan, they would go on about how much fun the rivalry was, and they almost always showed respect for the Sioux program. Intense, but in a fun way, which seems to be the way most Wiscovites enjoy their sports, which is partly why their hockey program's struggles in recent years and the sharp decline in attendance have been a shame.

We need cut gf a little slack; he just wants to be accepted as a knowledgeable hockey guy. He may have never said a single substantive thing about the game itself, but he keeps a close eye on the scoreboard and the banner counts. That’s why he wins the Miss Wouldacouldashoulda award year after year.

And there's always a chance we sweep.

Faceoffs at critical times, especially PP or PK.

I'm guessing the vast majority of PSU fans are thinking Ohio State this weekend.

They must be even smaller than gopher players

Irony is WAY beyond you, gf.

nchc feed working for you guys?

Seconded

3 of top 9 played at UMich last year?

People have already noted what a natural destination Seattle would be for Oshie.

After heavy loses from last year's team, this is shaping up to be a nice roster. It will be interesting to see how the development and chemistry aspects go.

In a best of 7 or 5 series, I'm sure they would have won a title, just as Mich would likely have won the one we got in '97. But in a one-and-done tournament, all bets are off. Bounces and deflections. Denver could have won that semi game in '16. That's why I'm sure I'm in the minority in how I value team accomplishments. Banners are great, and the coaches and boys work toward that goall all year. But I'd rather watch great team winning hockey games weekend after weekend with no banner at the end than see a "good" team put it all together at the end and win the banner. I guess I just don't get that much long-term pleasure from the bragging rights that go along with the title. But again, it's all about the players and staff, and it's a very important goal to them, as it should be. I miss Sparky.

Air force parka and what I think they called "bunny boots." Dropped the bunny boots when I became a college student, but the air force parka had great booze smuggling capacities.

A guy who has been quietly putting up great numbers for a dozen years: Brock Nelson.