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Big John Scott gets a penalty, putting one team with a 5-on-3 for 3 seconds.

Penalty on MTU for tripping. That means the UND is on the power play.

The team with the power play scores on the power play. UND 3, MTU 1

You don't know who Smaby plays for?

Smaby goes to the box for cross checking.

Luker replaces Ellsworth in goal for MTU to start the second period.

A power play goal to start the period would be nice, as would a few more shots on goal.

Congratulations to Chris Kuper, Digger Anderson, Danny Gagner and Weston Dressler for making the team.

According to a Virg Foss article in today's Grand Forks Herald, Andy Schneider is expected to play at Michigan Tech. Foss also asks the question Where's Jake (Brandt)? but doesn't get much of an answer. More links from today's Herald: Chris Conner and Andy Schneider on the Hot Seat Virg's weekend picks

Happy Thanksgiving to Sioux fans everywhere.

Forward: Lee Goren. He was a real "go-to guy" and a strong team leader. Jeff Panzer is a close second. I always liked Ryan Bayda's gritty style of play. Defense: Travis Roche, a defenseman who could consistently put the puck on net and one-time a pass. Goalie: The unshakeable Karl Goehring.

Bought my three tickets over at the Ralph just before noon. Get 'em while they're hot!

You can have all the $5 beer you want, but don't let us catch you getting rid of it in our beloved Red River.

As a Grand Forks resident, I forbid bigmrg74 from enjoying any scrumptious Dippin' Dots while he's in the Alerus Center! They are not for his kind. And no Bavarian Almonds, either!

I'll bet Jordan will be surprised to learn that he's Zach's younger brother.

Hey, he had me fooled, too.

If it was the time Parise stayed down on the ice and the trainer came out to look at him, he admitted after the game that he dove and was trying to draw a penalty.

How about a sign like this: Jon Durno! Jon Durno! Let down thy hair!

Are you referring to Jordan's dive?

bigmrg74, you're so frightening that you put the person behind you to sleep.

The officials can talk to the players and the players can talk to the media.

My butt does count double, but it has nothing to do with my age.

Forecheck must not be denied this opportunity!

I think it would help if the local sports media showed more interest in women's hockey. Right now, it's minimal.

I'll be there, and I'm bringing my two rowdy teenagers with me.