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Gopher game about to start at Michigan Tech. The UP is eastern time zone, so 6pm start for us.

Haha, true. The girls could have went anywhere and made that team a contender. Maybe it wasn't a chance worth taking going here, and that's understandable...but why Minnesota. Girls... And, not to knock on Pierre-Paul and Jacques, but I don't think they had what it took to play at UND. If they did, I'm sure they'd be here.

It sounds like it's falling asleep, I'd get up and walk around a bit....

#1 No, but I'm passionate #2 I'm from Wisconsin, and besides hockey, the University of Wisconsin - Madison is my team in every sport. I didn't grow up liking hockey, hence the reason I'm not a Wisconsin fan. I had a horrible boss from Northern Illinois when I was 16, and I hate hearing and seeing so much Davidson stuff since they knocked off a few teams in the tourney last year...including Wisconsin. #3 You'd say they same about UND....and if you don't admit it, you're a liar. #4 There's no reason to have anything against Crookston. They are not a rival in anything I care about. #5 Good thing I didn't start the thread. I'm sure the original poster will be glad you could partake in it. Have a nice day.

Let me guess...you voted for Obama too. That seems to be working out nicely....oh wait....

I know, sometimes that scares me... I have a Dell (not by choice)

Eidsness' positioning has always been top-notch for the most part. The problem early in the year was his rebound control. You can really see a huge difference in that this second half of the season now that he's gotten acclimated to the top-tier D1 game. I sure hope he doesn't have a sophomore "slump" like Kangas, Bachmann, and Muse. Bachmann and Muse haven't been bad per-se, but they haven't been as stellar as last year.

OK, picture it's the weekend of Jan 30-31. The Sioux have put a good dent into what is currently a great run of year 2k9 games. Coming off a tough tie to Denver at home, they head to SCSU....a good, but not great opponent (like Wis). Just when they can't afford to let up, the team has to head back to their hotel that Friday night with a 3-0 loss under their belts. We then proceed in punishing the Huskies for this the following night. I think Friday road games are generally the tougher battle for the Sioux. I just don't see how the situation isn't a scary one heading into Saturday.

You'd think so... But aren't Marvin's, Murray's, and Lee's supposed to go to UND? Let's give him a chance

Goldy Gopher, meet Andrew MacWilliam. Andrew, Goldy.

Post of the day.

I'm a hater.

I say that the Badgers come out and stun us Friday. Then Saturday, the Badgers get over-confident despite their reason swoon, and get hammered by the woken-up Sioux in front of a tense Sioux fan audience watching across the country. Denver gets an early 2 goal lead to make things really interesting with us in a 3-2 battle against UW late in the game.

-Minnesota -Michigan -Michigan State -Indiana -Ohio State -Penn State -Illinois -Iowa -Purdue -Boston College -University of Denver -Florida -Florida State -LSU -Texas -Kansas -Kentucky -South Dakota -South Dakota State -Duke -Tennessee -Davidson -Georgetown -Pitt -Memphis -Northern Illinois -Miami (FL) -Oregon -Oregon State and most of all, NDSU.

I don't think they'd waste a spot on the plane if he wasn't planning on playing. Good to hear he'll be ready to go.

That must be a this year thing, because I remember him scoring in the Frozen Four last year.

Jordan probably will win ROY. Not a big shocker there. The only person who really has a chance to beat Schroeder is Eids. Brad will likely take second though. EDIT: Didn't realize you thought he should win MVP. Jordan Schroeder will not win MVP, but thanks for the great laugh I just got.

It sucks when Jason is out, so it was nice to see the team get a tough win without him on Sunday.

OD-ing on hockey at the end of the season is best....carries you into summer nicely.

We had a pretty different team all 3 other years against them, and every year everyone thought this one was the year (including me, so not making fun of you). I just don't want to play them anymore. I hope they ban hockey there.

I made hand gestures with a big smile on my face to a Badger fan who was ragging on me the whole game after we scored the OT goal. No such lady in my section.

Who's Zach Parise?

I completely agree with this. However, Joe isn't one of the players that should be criticized right now. I feel the need to defend him. In fact, I can't think of a person who has played poorly on a consistent basis lately. Everyone has done their part and that's why we are playing a high level of hockey. I'm not blaming whomever for being hard on a player. But for someone to say something about someone who hasn't played at a level that deserves criticizing is when I'll say something back.

It's hard to say because no one stood out as being amazing on defense. Marto has been great lately, so I would have to say him, especially as a +2 on the weekend. Besides Joe's turnover behind the net on Saturday, he was sound all weekend I thought. He had a few nice hits and stuffed up the middle, like he should. Joe makes great outlet and two-line passes since he's came back. Chad Rau is a beast with the puck, so it's not surprising he made a play like that on Joe. Chad has put up at least 30 points each season he's been here. That's pretty good in WCHA hockey.

Well, the guys started out flying. They hit a post, got some nice shot opportunities, just didn't connect. Then...the first goal. We are holding the zone nicely, Joe makes a cross-ice pass at the point to Genoway, who decides to one-time it right by the blue line with a guy clearly in front of him. It wasn't a play where he had a clear shot and he knew that. Shot gets blocked and Joe hustles back to save Genoway's mistake. Joe actually makes a really good play to come all the way across the rink against a speedster and played the puck nicely. He just got unlucky and the puck got through to Orpik who one-times it. Most people would blame Joe for this, but if Genoway doesn't force an unncessary shot, this play doesn't happen. Second goal, a mis-played puck by Genoway and Miller leads to a Gerbe breakaway. Joe had no chance trying to catch up to Gerbe. I don't think anyone on the team could have stopped Gerbe. Third goal, neither involved. Back breaker of a goal though. Fourth goal...turnover behind the net by Genoway (by himself) leads to an easy pass up the slot in front of JPL for a one-timer that goes in. These are the kinds of things that have happened this season. Most of the time Genoway gets away with it because of his speed, but against a fast team like CC or BC, he can...and will...get burned. Joe is left hanging. I'll say it again. Genoway is awesome with the puck, and makes awesome plays. He can do things no one else can in the NCAA, in my opinion. He's fast, and skilled, and for the most part he's responsible when in our own zone. But this offense-first mentality has bit him in the butt and Joe takes the blame for it. I'm not trying to bash Genoway, I'm just trying to defend Finley, who takes way too much unnecessary blame.