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Ha, not far off, for sure.

Ha, glad to be of service. I have my moments.

You know, for a security guard, he had an awful lot of information, don't ya think.

https://www.grandforksherald.com/olympic-timeline-for-ncaa-players-clearing-up?fbclid=IwAR2nL92wa6OPgfZzUddPuw9zP8wzyTmqgP21-G-guekyc0rp_Ro3613E1t0

Right? Another 2g/1a for him tonight against Merrimack. Kid is a freshman dman with 8 goals already on the season. Leading the defending national champs in both goals and points thus far.

Hopefully UND can do the same and sweep them next weekend. Have to get rid of the Friday blues first.

One EAG and two ENG brought that goal total up quickly.

Well, they are in Denver, so cue to the OT penalty call against Alaska.

UND now back up to #2 in the PWR, tied with Mankato in comparisons won, but losing RPI. I imagine it'll change again by the time today's games conclude. And since Cornell and ASU are playing tonight, I'd say that bodes well for next week's series being played as scheduled. Hopefully.

He's back on the ice now too. Horrible PP.

He's back on the bench.

That's no good if that is longterm.

Going from Notre Dame to Providence is an odd choice, but whatever works for the kid. Hopefully Berry can get in his ear this weekend and show him around the arena, maybe sway him our way!

It's all super close between #2-6 in the PWR, lots of movement from minor results like Michigan's tie yesterday and UMD's OT loss tonight. All between 54-56 comparisons won with RPI between .5916 (Michigan at #6) and .5965 (Denver at #2). With UND, UMD, and WMU sandwiched in the middle there.

Mankato leads Duluth 1-0 after 2

They never played on back to back nights though in those days, did they? There's no way the players could manage that type of fatigue.

https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2021/12/29_Amid-Tumultuous-Week,-Michigan.php So they had a full frickin' lineup (except not having an extra skater...the horror!), but for some reason couldn't play tomorrow with that exact same full lineup of players. I'm glad Michigan is getting pummeled online for this decision, they deserve every bit of it. I so wish MTU could've pulled off the win. Schloss' comment on Twitter about "White jerseys tonight, white flags tomorrow night" made me LOL.

For sure. Traveling to China and then having it cancelled is certainly different (for us, at least) than going to Canada and having to come back early.

Article on Spicer: https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/cole-spicer-is-having-a-big-rebound-season-and-theres-good-reason-for-it

CHN article from Wodon on the Michigan Mess: https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2021/12/28_Commentary-College-Hockey.php

Hahaha! That tweet sure didn't age well, especially posted after they cancelled the WMU game. Classic.

https://www.uscho.com/2021/12/27/tinling-leaves-vermont-after-26-career-games-with-catamounts-signs-with-ushls-buccaneers/ https://www.uscho.com/2021/12/28/boston-universitys-boucher-leaves-terriers-mid-season-signs-nhl-deal-with-senators/ Couple Christmas break college hockey departures...a VT soph goes back to the USHL and a BU freshman leaves for the NHL/OHL.

The UM release says that it is not COVID related. https://www.michigandaily.com/ice-hockey/michigan-cancels-contest-with-western-michigan-due-to-health-and-welfare-protocols/ Wow what a load of crap. Remember when Hakstol led a team with like 17 or 18 healthy skaters to the F5 championship with 3 wins on back to back to back nights? This is totally just UM not wanting to play WMU and face getting a loss and dropping in the PWR. UM is getting blasted on Twitter and FB for this (rightfully so) and it's great to see. As I said before, I hope MTU crushes them on Wednesday.

Also, if the game against Tech does happen, I'm hoping Tech beats up on them. That'll hurt them worse in the PWR than a potential loss to WMU would have.