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No wavering here, just honest talk. Congrats to the Sioux on a gutsy win. This game not only showed character that Dean has talked about in some previous losses, but also the will to somehow scratch out the "W", which has been lacking in game like this until now. Siembida will get what every kid dreams of tomorrow - the chance to jump right into a big game on his debut. Should be interesting. Three wins in a row on the road is a vast improvement for this team, depleted Michigan or not. And doing it with two of the best players injured is a big deal. Congrats Sioux and go get 'em tomorrow!

Great win for the Sioux. What I didn't see, though, was any difference in their approach to today's game. Brandt played just-well-enough to give the team a chance to win. Win they did, but it was a "squeaker" at best. From what I read on the USCHO scores board, it sounded like the defense was as loose as ever. I think Dean wants the team to focus more on defense than before, but I still don't see it. Here's to a better defensive game tomorrow. Go Sioux!

I doubt that Blais will change too much from the SLU series, since it was their first sweep since October. Brandt should get both starts, unless he plays poorly vs Michigan. For a prediction, I'm going with UND tomorrow 3-2. No reason why I expect them to win - you can never tell this season. I guess its that Michigan has not played the tough schedule that UND has so far. The only comparable team Michigan has beat is Wisconsin (at home). I hope my logic holds true out there tomorrow on the ice. Go Sioux!

This team is tanking. The leadership of the upperclassmen is lacking big-time. I'd be surprised if they don't finish in the bottom three, based on the pathetic 1-6-1 tally they have in the last 4 series. Dean may yet right the course of this ship, but don't hold your breath. During the last few seasons, Blais' teams absolutely flew out there on the ice. This season, the games I've had the misfortune to watch look like slow motion hockey. I think Dean ought to cover the "speed kills" sign over the locker room with black cloth until this team learns to skate much harder.