"And by adding UND, the BTHC would be that much closer to reality."
If the poster thinks that bringing UND into the Big Ten would bring the BTHC CLOSER to reality, he can't be talking about UND membership for hockey only. Presumably the BTHC would have to exist before UND could be "added". Also, given the topic of the thread it seems clear that the poster is seriously suggesting full Big Ten membership for UND.
Granted he might still be joking.