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Minnesota Mantra - "We don't need these stinking players or Canadians... we're M-i-n-n-e-s-o-t-a! We are the state of hockey, we produce our own talent".... Yeah...

Future recruit: http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=154242&cmpid=nhl-rxl-twt

Anyone selling tickets to this game, if so PM me. I heard they're going for $75 - 100 on craigslist in the Duluth area. No way am I'm looking to spend that coin for this series. While Duluth is the current national champion and has a sold team, the series doesn't make me want to pay a premium as would a Minnesota/Nodak weekend matchup.

I'd like to add that they turned out "offensive" defensemen. There's a correlation on why over the last 4-5 years Wisconsin's team with deep, talented D, don't end up reaching the frozen four or end result, a national tittle as well as other variables that factor in. Too many quality offensive Defensemen on one team... When the trophy is on the line, you need complete defensive D to win championships in the NCAA.

Great list.

I was at that game as a little kid, let's just say Alex Brooks regrets dropping the gloves on that dual. I remember my dad explaining to me that Mike Commodore (fan favorite at UND) really messed that guy up. I guess the guy's (Alex's) face after that fight was a sight to be seen once the swelling kicked in. True Story.

I have a feeling this Chyzk goes to UND. He's a Manitoba boy, he'll enjoy the style of play at UND and he'll easily adjust to the town, that is Grand Forks. The writing is on the wall. See ya next year, kid!

Anyone know if UND is looking at Daniil Tarasov? http://ushl2011.stats.pointstreak.com/playerpage.html?playerid=4254728&seasonid=7561 A Russian player. Maybe the Sioux could use a russian sniper next year, with Matteau going to the WHL. Thoughts?

Anyone see this yet? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ViqMylzVTk

Anyone see this yet? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ViqMylzVTk

And for the record this is why you're not the head coach... The team is shorthanded enough the way it is. Did you forget that Derek Forbort is injured? Blood will be punished enough internally within the team and the "media" in addition to you will not know the off-on ice discipline actions taking place. Having him sit out on Friday displays a lacking of "moving forward" and also puts a whole banged up/young Sioux team in jeopardy.

Matt Frattin - Toronto Maple Leafs.

This is truly unfortunate. The newer ND interlocking logo as the main symbol on the website is a joke, no buddy likes it. Frankly, it sucks, but I can't come up with a more educated statement. I'd rather see the UND flame symbol be UND's brand logo right now than the ND interlocking one on UNDsports.com My sickness for this transition to the new website doesn't sit well with this born and raised North Dakotan and UND alum.

Well I wanted to not give a comment on this thread, but I just can't let that go. Funny that there are people in Fargo that think the Sioux Suck. That's fine. Outside of North Dakota, people in other areas of the country care about the Fighting Sioux, their Football, Volleyball, Basketball and of course their Men's hockey programs/teams. I've been around a lot of places in this country and everyone knows and loves the Fighting Sioux, no body gives a sh*t about the Bison! Trust me. And I am a born and raised North Dakotan.

Really? I wouldn't jump to that conclusion at all. Just like the Women's hocke jersey now are similar to the Men's, right? Yeah, I wound't bet on your statement.

For sure a tough day. Let's go back and watch this video again. Hope it helps!

The Killers (the music band) say it best for the mentality the boys need for the rest of the season: "Higher and higher, we're going to take it down to the wire, we're going to make it out of the fire!" As in a team - Taking it down to the finally stretch of the year, don't quit, anything can still happen this season. It's your choice, get better, or quit now and start giving excuses saying what if's... We all know the last part isn't part of the code of Fighting Sioux hockey, so we'll be fine... Dig ourselves out of this gosh darn hole they've dug themselves in. Team wise, you built your grave, it's time to move forward and climb out of that hole. Roco will help come January, but don't wait until then, it'll be too late. As a whole (coaching staff, and the team) Keep working hard. Be a team. Positive attitude. Get Better! Free advice this time, next time I'm charging...

I could live with this. A lot better! Now remove the numbering under Dakota, it's too busy. Either put the numbers in the right hand corner of the jersey, where'd you typical see a captains letter, or just remove it all together.

That "North Dakota" logo is horrible! I would hope the direction and passion with the Men's Hockey Team and with their jersey's that they wouldn't use that ugly North Dakota font along with that mockup design style you just showcased with that image.

The lines will fluctuate through the first half of the year... Barring injuries, it’s very evident that these players will be in the lineup. In no line combo order: Knight, Kristo, Macmillian, Nelson, Gramaldi, Rodwell, Rowney, Lammy, Parks, O’Donnell...I know that’s not officially four lines, but filling in the voids with other personnel is the real issue with lack of depth and walk-on material players. Like past Sioux teams that had more depth, “these current players” would hardly step foot on the ice giving any game night. A quick note on Dickin - He’s been with the Sioux for a year now, you’d think he’d be more developed and have a leg up on the Freshman and other players fighting/trying to solidifying a spot in the lineup... But like most Freshman, he’s soft on the puck...(no offense to any Freshman, they’ll get stronger as the year progresses and more so during their time at UND). Getting back to my point, Dickin has such an opportunity and advantage in front of his face. It’s clear he has some work to do. His play thus far hasn’t been very impressive.Yes, I know the details about Dickin and what he’s skill set is and what he brings to the table and what kind of role he can play on the team. I’m just saying this kid needs to take advantage of the opportunity that presents itself. Bottom line, Improve. Keep working hard. Get stronger! Joe Gleason needs to be D at all costs. I don't care if we need him at forward for his versatility. Our D corps will be much improved with him paired with Nick Mattson and those two will have instant chemistry. BTW, put Gleason on the power play for once too, to move the puck. The kid has speed, poise, and playmaking ability. Yes, Gleason doesn't have a rocket for a shot from the point and that's totally fine, he won't be used to shoot. He'll bring his poise and his smart playmaking ability to the power play and dish the puck off to Kristo, Mattson, Nelson, Roco, O’Donnel, Macmillian etc..(the players you know will eventually always be on the power play when the team is healthy and figures it out). Finally, come spring semester, I don’t oppose to bringing in a player playing in some league god knows where for an extra body to add more depth to the team (It’s inevitable, it’s going to happen). That player is out there somewhere. I trust Hak and the coaching staff to find that “right player” and they will, they’ll find him...

Great players find ways to produce in big games regardless of what match ups the opposition puts out there for personnel. Bottom line, Danny isn't up to par being an elite player yet.

Second to none.

Regarding the under-appreciated blog post by Brad, and plenty of replies about Jason Gregoire, I felt the strong urge to comment. Jason was one of the best two-way players UND has had in the last 10 years IMO. A Former Sioux that was also very good at being a two-way player, Travis Zajac. I think the die-hard Sioux fans that may not have true proper hockey knowledge may not truly understand Jason's game. He was by far the most consistent player on last year's squad in the defensive end and offensive end. Not only that, he was remarkable on the penalty kill and had his moments on the power play. What truly stands out about Jason's game is the fact that his hockey IQ is pretty impressive. He understands the game. In addition, he is a threat along the boards and protects the puck extremely well. He's also very strong on his skates and is willing to make a hit and take a hit. I remember plenty of times along the boards in the defensive end zone, Jason would layout the opposition. Another great part of Jason's game is his restlessness to skate the puck in the dirty areas in front of the net and generate offense. People get caught up in the year Frattin had and deservingly so, no one would of pictured Frattin playing the way he did and the level of sustainability he played with. With Jason, he was my dark-horse Hobey-Baker nominee prior to the start of lasts season. He ended up scoring 25 goals while missing 7 games due to concussion. While that is truly impressive, I can't imagine how many goals he would of had, had he buried his scoring chances at the start of the season. I remember Jason having plenty of scoring chances and even a few breakaways at the start of the year and I said to myself, if this kid could finish a little more, he'll put up 30 goals this year. He also had some none-finishing moments at the end of the year, I recall a few chances at the Final Five and National tournament and was just in awe of what he was doing. Had he finished some of those plays/scoring chances, those moments could of been some spectacular goals, YouTube worthy. With that long rant, Jason is a first class person, a great two-way player and is/was VERY under-appreciated for his scoring abilities. He dominated the collegiate game and is ready for the next level in every facet of the game. He will play in the NHL, but my god I hope it's not with the New York Islander's organization!

I'd also like to add that the coaches and former players that currently play in the NHL have a clear perspective on playing professional hockey. Not every player that plays for the Sioux/get's drafted is going to move forward and have a promising professional career. I think the coaches/current players in the NHL are great advocates in educating Fighting Sioux hockey players. After all, you only get one chance to experience college/college hockey after that it becomes strictly business and playing in the AHL or lower minor leagues is a grind.

In terms of tablets, you get what you pay for and right now in the tablet market nothing is even close to the iPad in user experience. The Samsung Galaxy tab is fairly new and runs the "android operating system" similar to Verizon's android operating system Smart phones, the Droid X, Droid 2, Samsung Fascinate, Droid Incredible ect.. at the moment the Samsung Galaxy Tab is the best competitor tablet to the iPad. RIM (Research in Motion, think Blackberries) is coming out with their own version of a tablet soon called the Blackberry playbook which will be a 7" tablet. That brings up another note, the Samsung Galaxy tab is only 7" compared to the iPad which is 9.7". However, the Samsung Tab can utilize flash when browsing the web where the iPad along with the iPhone do not support flash content for browsing the web. Steve jobs is against running flash on his devices (iPad, iPhone. Ipod Touch for it bugs down the device along with eating up the battery. Overall, if you are looking to spend some money buy the iPad, the 16 GB wifi only version runs for $499, the lowest end model which does not run 3G. Buyer beware on the other cheap manufactures tablets on the market that cost $250 -200 or below in price. You are wasting your money if you decide to purchase one of these tablets and like I mentioned previously above, you get what you pay for.