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Ouch.

It would be great if we could play BC before the tourney.

Yup. A stronger Omaha, Miami, and WMU and a resurgent CC would be good for the conference and for college hockey in general. If it's good for college hockey, it's good for UND hockey and its fans. UND's goal is always to win the NCAA, and the stronger the competition we have in-conference, the better prepared we are to do that.

You're not a blasphemer. It's a legit question. More of a traitor, I'd say.

It's awfully difficult to say where teams could be ranked this year with little or no intra-conference play. We don't even have many common opponent games which would give us some room to speculate. I think we all agree that the NCHC is the strongest conference, and that helps, but how UND or Omaha would match up against BU, Wisconsin, or Michigan is difficult to tell. Other than those prophetic green glasses we all wear.

Good post.

Folks are very critical of Omaha, calling them only average and dirty, but they kept their feet moving last night. Doing that can overcome a lot of faults, and not doing it can nullify a lot of strengths.

Well, SOMEBODY sure as hill was impacting his ability to play his position.

I'm probably alone on this, but I don't think the Hawks were cheated last night. Most of those penalties were just bad choices. This team is impressive for its hard work, skill, and ability to win. And I happen to think they are well coached. When they are on, they are really on. But Frozen Four caliber teams will make them pay for lack of discipline.

I think Gaber is due to pot one or two.

I'd forgotten how aggravating Tim's color guy is.

Tim isn't complaining.

HAIL TO THE TIMS!!

Just too many talented players on this team for CC to deal with. UND's D are so good at handling the puck behind the red line.

CC is a hardworking team. Very little coasting.

Yeah, despite the fact that he's facing such a high shot count, he always seems to be in control. No flopping around.

All the King's horses . . . .

Help, Mr. Wizard!! I don't wanna be a moron!!

I liked the compete lever we saw from CC in the Springs earlier this month. Young team that plays with energy. Should be fun.

Wilbur, a former goalie and therefore a little weird by definition, makes good points. I think the bottom line for Mismash and other UND players is that you just don't put the other player in a position where they can successfully sell a major penalty. Mismash is known to take dumb penalties from time to time, and we don't want that to cost us come tournament time.

I don't recall Tim being very upset at the officiating last night, but I may have just missed it.

Liked the way CC played last night. A lot of young players on the roster, so maybe there are better times ahead for them.

Sloppy play by UND, but give CC credit for a LOT of hustle.