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This team needs it's first line to produce from here on out. Period. You can talk about balance, but this team will advance on the point production of Oshie and/or Duncan. Others will chip in but that is the reality of this time of year. Kozek gives the other 2 a better chance to produce than Miller. Miller or Kozek on that 3rd line in my opinion is a wash.

Malone, Radke and Zajac make up a solid physical 4th line. Miller adds some speed to Martens and Frattin. Frattin has to show up this weekend. He could and should make some plays on the 3rd line.

Agree. So how is he a first line guy if he wouldn't play if not for the injury to Trupp?? Miller is a good skater with decent speed and skills, but not on the level to skate with Osh and Dunc.

Great point. Was at that game and he was b-r-u-t-a-l!! Not that it was JPL best game either.

I think Michigan is as good as anyone. If Miami doesn't make it thru their regional, there is one of your answers. St. Cloud is the softest team I'v seen play this year. 5 on 5 they are average at best. Also will have some comparisions after CC/MSU. On the big ice and at home, that game should be CC by a wide margin.

Is Hooligan's strictly a bar? My 8 year old is going to want to watch the game somewhere on Sunday too.

I'll call it here. Kaip at 19:52 in the 3rd on Sunday. Wrap around goal on Mann-sievo sends UND to FF!!

U of Manitoba game? That line needs more grit than what Miller brings. Especially when Oshie is getting mugged constantly.

In total agreement there.

VV moves Oshie to wing and Oshie is a beast at center. VV is one of the top 2nd line centers in the nation. Miller doesn't do it on the top line. Kozek to me is the one to continue on that first line. You have to remember Miller couldn't crack the lineup prior to Trupp's injury and now he is a first line player??

With you on those comments!

I doubt there will be a better player on the ice this weekend than Oshie and that in a nut shell is why I'm working on travel plans to Denver!!

I would be shocked if Marto isn't on D this weekend with Jones. Big ice and better speed. And Radke has to play as well. The team's record with him on the ice is what it is. He bring alot of intangibles to the ice.

VV!

I'm have been Imus-ed! I would come up tonight and apologize but heading south for a week of golf later tonight. And since Redwing is now the father figure around here now that PCM left, I'll take my chastising like a man and mandate a 1 week self-imposed banishment from the SS site. Again was nothing personal. I'm sorry. Tech in 3!! Addendum: Ban begins when I head to airport to I can follow some of the game here.

For the record I'm an ankle and elbow model. Relax!!

Lighten up people! Just taking a playful shot at a fan of the opposing team. It is not like I spewed sewage that goes on over at USCHO. Don't know her and don't need to, but let me assure you the crack was made in jest. Apologies to her and some others who apparently have their panties in a bundle over this.

This MeanEgirl person was right above me with her "Sioux play like Pioux" sign. That chick needs a new look!! She looked like a cross between Betty Ugly (minus the glasses) and Charlie Chaplin with that pathetic hat she had on!! Long trip for her to see 2 beat downs!!

Few random thoughts: 1) One of the best officiated games I've seen all year. That is what a college hockey game is suppose to look like. 2) Oshie at 70% is better than any MTU player at 100%--very gritty effort. 3) Duncan and Chorney looked very good. Going to need that to continue from your best players. 4) Marto, Miller and Marten were very solid as well. 5) Finley was a beast. 6) JPL-enough said. 7) Genoway is a difference maker--speed, skill and energy!! One of the best overall team efforts in a few weeks. Very impressed overall.

Word! Keep keepin' it real, Mike!

Kudos to both guys, but Bina over Genoway or Finley?

ENOUGH!! Any more bickering and I'm off to USCHO for insight on personal hygine, fecal matter and all things related to Brittney Spears!

Fair assessment, but then I don't want to hear from some that it was because of "bickering", personal attacks, ect... Because as it has been mentioned here and I have witnessed it, even though I am not a member over there, USCHO is absolutely pathetic in terms of personal attacks and so-called bickering as compared to this site. If someone has thin skin and needs to leave this site, they'll need counseling after being over there a few minutes.

I have little doubt UND wins this series, but 3 games is possible. If UND gets 3(+) goals in any game they win. If they score only 2 or less, I could see MTU getting one game. A 1-1 game going into the 3rd just requires a bounce here or there to win a game. If UND breaks out of their scoring funk...sweep.

Have you ever checked out the "bickering" on USCHO? People that write story lines for porn get their ideas from over there! That "stuff" over there is everything but hockey related 95% of the time.