brianvf

This.

I think getting the #1 seed for the WCHA playoffs is key. One, you get a trophy/banner. Two, the jump in team skill from MTU in 12th to SCSU/MSUM/BSU in 11th is pretty substantial. I would much rather play MTU in the 1st round than either of those three teams. Even though we'd be playing MTU 4-5 games in a row...still better than finishing 2nd. Third, you avoid the Thursday night games at the Final Five. At most you have to play two games in the Final Five, saving some energy for the following weekend's regionals. Last year the Sioux just depleted themselves down the stretch. While it was awesome watching them win the Broadmoor, all those games in 9 days really hampered them in their game against Yale IMO.

Has anyone watched a B2 webcast from SCSU? Just wondering the quality before I plunk down $7... Thanks!

If the Sioux are there, I'll be there. If not, I think I'll have to pass unfortunately due to travel/work requirements.

Prognosis negative according to Dr. Motzko!

Even if he only stays here one year, he's going to be a very special player. I'm glad that he is coming to UND rather than going to a different college or the MJ route. Plus, not even JToews left after a year. I wouldn't be surprised if he stayed two years at UND. Otherwise he'd just be leaving to play in the AHL.

Agreed. I'm not worrying too much about what the tickets look like. That was so last year anyway.

We're talking about a banner here. I'm all for having Minnesota beat Denver this weekend if it means that UND has a better shot of winning the MacNaughton in their last year of being the Sioux. Plus, I feel that Denver has been a more spirited rival for UND in the last few seasons anyway...

No doubt. Rocco is like 2 inches shorter than Duncan, he'll be here for two years at least...I wouldn't be surprised with three. Unless he wants to play in the AHL instead, but even then he'd have to put on some muscle weight first.

Kristo

Agreed on all counts. Let's hope for good news on the Genoway injury front. As much criticism as he took the last two weeks, his play would bolster UND's chances of having a deep postseason run. UAA at home is a must sweep. We've had our difficulties sweeping WCHA opponents at home...none since SCSU in December. If we want to be positioned for the MacNaughton at the end of the season, four points is critical.

Looks like Gwoz's plan didn't work out on that one.

Thanks, as always, Jim!

I'd like to skate again. Let's see...I'm in AZ currently...my hockey equipment is in WI...maybe I can still make it happen.

Amazing how much harder it is to win games when you aren't given 10 straight power plays.

I thought the last 10min of the 2nd period were all UND. Multiple posts and great looks right in the slot, they were throwing multiple great chances at the RMU goalie but he came up big. The 3rd period certainly wasn't UND's best effort. But a win is a win, so I'll take it regardless. The big name players stepped up at the right time. Now it's time to take it to the Gophers.

The Sioux really dominated at times tonight, but the RMU goalie played very well. Plus, UND hit three posts I believe (Malone, Kristo, and Genoway). Hopefully the Gophers didn't get too confident by playing the HS kids.

Redline Report ranked UND's 2011 recruiting class #1 in the nation: http://host.madison.com/sports/blog/article_f602d596-1a71-11e0-86d6-001cc4c03286.html

Article from USA Hockey on Rocco: http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/f1a19d2f#/f1a19d2f/14

So they are toward the bottom?

Yeah, I think the only way that Gothberg comes in for 2011 is if Eidsness or Dell leaves this offseason.

Good luck to Danny in Bemidji. Hopefully he doesn't kill UND when he plays against us...

Cichy

Almost all of those schools are already interested in him. He's a top notch recruit, so they'd be nuts not to be. http://www.mnhockeyhub.com/page/show/117423-top-minnesota-high-school-prospects

Brad mentioned it a bit ago from a Pioneer Press article (that wasn't linked):