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West Region Minot over Hazen 7-1 It was a relatively tight game early on because Minot was flat, but they got it together. Williston over Century 2-1 A tight game; fun to watch. Bismarck over Bottineau 4-2 Bismarck has some more depth and it showed on the shot count. But saying that, Bottineau played well and had good chances. Need the Jamestown vs Dickinson score. Minot now plays Williston. Bismarck plays winner of Jamestown/Dickinson game. Hazen plays Century. Bottineau plays loser of Jamestown/Dickinson game.

OK guys. Bottineau vs Century JV was not really that. What it was is this, Century screwed up and thought it was for 0 points and were going to play their JV. It turned out that the game was for 2 and Century scrambled to get some Varsity kids dressed. So it was a points game and it was not really Century's JV team it was a mix of Varsity and JV kids. Bottineau is in the top 4 of the West. And the East, with the exception of Red River is not nearly as far in front of the West as many would like to think. Minot had Grafton tied 2-2 about half way through the third period. And they lost to Devil's Lake on a penalty shot in overtime.

I smell upset next week. Bottineau is for real and they are going to beat Bismarck. Bottineau just lost to Minot 3-2 and I watched them, they are a good team. Now with BHS losing their leading scorer, Bottineau is going to pull off the upset.

Go Bears! The score: 24-17

I am on pins and needles waiting to see who it is and if we get him.

I posted on Wisconsin's refusal to play us in my blog This is very hypocritical of them.

The game is tomorrow night (Friday).

It very well could happen. No one saw Fargo South's implosion coming. Plus Red River could come in looking past Minot.

I hope he does not go play major juniors. It would stink to lose this guy. His name is listed on the USA hockey website. But I do not know if that means anything.

I do not like play in games at all. Every team should be required to take the same path to the championship. The current system works just fine. Leave it as it is. Play ins are awful. As has already been mentioned, play ins would help eliminate the Holy Cross type events.

A nice write up on the subject. Minot tanks at State. Pure and simple. For whatever reason. I hope them having a new coach will help eliminate some of the apparent mental issues.

One of the guys asked if Lindsay Jacobellis was in net (because she had just crashed her snowboard again at the X games. I can not remember all of it but it was pretty funny.

The Sioux are getting good publicity over Bina's goal. It has been all over ESPN. It was pretty funny on PTI when they debated it.

I am pretty sure Kraft will not be going to state this year. And I would not count on Minot winning Consolation; I think they have a good shot at winning their first game.

Good night guys. I am hitting the sack now. P.S. I know I don't hardly hold a candle to PCM and Sioux-CIA but I am in a good mood... I wonder how that could be?

Thanks Thant is cool!

Oh thank you!

What does REA EAST stand for? Is it just the name of the Ralph's second rink? Thanks.

Is Bina's goal up on Youtube? If not, no problem. I am just eager to see it.

It was already on?!?

Not really. I was not counting the Sioux's win over the US under 18 team.

The Sioux are now 8-1-1 in their last ten games. Wow have they ever turned things around! In their eight college games before that they had just one win.

Nice job Fighting Sioux! A heck of a weekend!! Congrats on the win guys! A sweep of the #1 ranked Gophers! Sweet!

Is Bina's goal up yet? I am trying to be patient!

Yes, way to go Sioux!