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Really? How about Scott Morrow, Macklin Celebrini (BU), Cole Eiserman (BU commit), William Whitelaw (UW), Brendan Brisson (Michigan), Jackson LaCombe (Anaheim Ducks). SSM regularly produces college and NHL talent.

SSM kids also typically do well at the college level, including a lot of UND players: Zach Parise, Drew Stafford, Jonathan Toews, Brady Murray, Ryan Duncan, Chris Porter, Matt Smaby, Taylor Chorney. That is why it surprised me when UND wanted Scott Morrow to play a year of juniors after excelling at SSM. He was the 2nd leading scorer on UMass as a Freshman, and has been the leading scorer for UMass as a sophomore and junior and he's a defenseman.

I agree completely. It is very difficult to make it to the Frozen Four, and Hakstol did it 7 of 11 years. It is hard to find many teams that have ever accomplished that feat. He also made the NCAA tournament every year he coached. I would be happy if UND made it to 7 of 11 Frozen Fours again. National championships are important, but not the only thing despite gfhockey's rants. Michigan has made it to 3 straight Frozen Fours and has not won a title since 1998. If you keep knocking on the door, eventually you will win one. Plus, you will get top recruits. Arguably, 2016 would have been the same result with Hakstol coaching. I don't even think it is debatable whether he is a good coach.

Yes, and I am very disappointed but not surprised. However, you make Eeyore seem like an optimist.

Man you are a raincloud looking for a parade

Yes. I was at that regional. UND was up 3-1 late in the 2nd against Michigan. Jesse Bull was open in front on a cross ice pass through the crease and had a wide open net. Unfortunately, the puck hopped over his stick, the Michigan defender banked it off the boards just as the Michigan player was coming out of the box, and he scored on a breakaway to make it 3-2 after 2 periods. It was seconds from being 4-1, but the momentum totally shifted, especially since Michigan had home ice. They ended up winning 4-3 and went on to win the NCAA tournament. Probably the toughest loss I have ever witnessed as a UND fan. UND was the better team, but the combination of momentum and the very loud pro-Michigan crowd was the difference.

Maybe, but he was far too often the scapegoat. I always liked his game, but he was inconsistent. When he was good, he was really good. When he struggled, he really struggled. As you know, defense is not only the defensemen. It requires the forwards to also defend and cover their guys and also requires goaltending.

Cooper Moore has 22 points and is +26 for Quinnipiac.

Michigan State worries me more than Michigan, mostly because of very good goaltending.

I see it as a matchup problem, and teams will now attempt to use the "formula" of CC and Omaha: 1. Hard forechecking in the defensive zone and play physical 2. Win faceoffs (CC and Omaha are very good at faceoffs) because they have puck possession and many goals are scored off of faceoffs 3. Aggressive PK to limit our power play 4. Traffic in front of UND net and shoot from the point 5. Good goaltending These are just my observations. UND seems to have better success against highly skilled teams like DU, Minnesota and BU.

Thanks coach! You should apply for the head hockey coach job because you have it figured out. The Bobby Knight or even Herb Brooks approach doesn't work anymore unless you want all of your top players to enter the transfer portal.

Not really. If UNO is a 3 seed, they will likely play Minnesota or Quinnipiac as a 2 seed, either of whom would be heavily favored.

No. Omaha is locked in as a 3 seed. If UND loses, we will be a 2 seed and will be shipped elsewhere.

CC neutralized UND's speed by trapping and clogging up the neutral zone. They play like a Jacques Lemaire coached team. It is very frustrating to play against and requires discipline.

Omaha is already in the tournament and is a 3 seed.

He beat Omaha 3-1 Persson is 0-3 against Omaha.

You're welcome. Tickets are sold

Is that Curtis Murphy's son?

2 lower bowl tickets in Section 105, Row K, behind where UND shoots twice. $60 for the pair. Text or call at (701) 371-0195.

Jackson Blake is a special talent. He is the only UND player on the 1st team NCHC, has a legitimate shot to be the NCHC player of the year, and likely will be a Hobey Baker finalist. I agree that he needs to get stronger and continue to work on his defensive side (especially since he is a Carolina draftee and they require players to have a strong 2 way game) and would benefit from another year. His dad would know that as well, so I sure hope he comes back for another year.

WMU is 7 points behind CC and can't catch CC

Yes

I hear you. I was at the 1987, 1997 and 2000 Frozen Fours that UND won. I was 3 for 3 and feeling like a good luck charm, so I kept going. I went in 2005-2012 every year, only to see UND lose or not make it. My kids implored me not to attend any more because I was seemingly bad luck, so I did not attend any more Frozen Fours, including 2016 when the Sioux won in Tampa.

I think the attendance was nearly 17,000, and 16,000 plus had to be Michigan State fans dresssed in green and white. It was a very quiet championship game.

I completely agree with your point, but that is not a good example. I was at that game and they did dominate Michigan State. The game was never really in doubt. You are correct that is rare in regionals and Frozen Faceoffs though. I was at another FF where BC absolutely dominated both teams, including UND.