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NDSU is a football school. UND is a hockey school. IMO those who follow college FB in this state have a bigger interest in NDSU FB than UND FB. Game attendence says something at well. Maybe it is SU's recent success or UND's lack thereof. But again, UND hockey is still, by far IMO, the most followed college team sport in the state.

Agree with Davidson...big, strong and smart. Mario is more than solid, but without Davidson with Mario and Rodwell puck possession is limited on that line. Davidson, as some have said, is an X factor and I agree with that. And what's the deal with Cichy? A few week ago, one could argue he was one of our better forwards. The Gleason at forward thing I didn't get the 1st time it happend and definately didn't get it the times after that. I could see Marto at forward with Hexy and JG out, but with them back Marto needs to be back at D IMO, especially with Forbort looking shakey at best the last 2 weekends. Hextall is and always will be a wildcard for this team. You can tell within his 1st 2 or 3 shifts whether you are going to get a skilled kid playing on edge or a player that quickly falls off the edge into stupid, undisciplined play.

Like most guys, we've all wished we would have heard that more often ...just not from a sister! Sioux sweep!!! GO PACK GO!

I have tickets in Sec. 110 and have friends coming from western ND so I'm looking for 4 more tickets in lower level, preferably close to section 110. Anyone willing to help me out, PM me. Thanks.

I did hear that on the way home...suprised me too.

Totally agree...when he plays, he is the "it" factor in most the games. Without him, the 4th line has been almost no exisitent. The kid, with Rodwell and Mario, was a terrific line on Friday. No offense to Gleason, but his forward days need to end as of last night. Watch out for Kristo this weekend...he torched the Goph's last year and he has been playing way too well not to bust out. IMO he is the real key this coming weekend.

Unless UND plays like they did last night, I see UND getting minimum of 3 points. The significance of this series, the only one between the 2 this year, won't be lost on the senior leadership on this team. They were sleeping walking last night and got away with it, but I expect a different looking team for 120 minutes next week. UND will take penalties because UM is so soft and weak, but UND PK will be solid. 5-2 UND Fri. and 2-2 Sat.

Ummmmm...in this case the shoe does fit, so carry on!

Ditto...why bother with replay at this point. To constantly blow obvious calls is getting too embarrassing to witness weekend after weekend.

Best rivalry in college hockey! It's going to be fun!!!

I must have been at a different game because other than the 4 minutes late in the 3rd, UND didn't dominate for any real stretch IMO. The SOG thru the 2nd period were ever misleading. That is as sloppy and uninspired as I've seen a UND team play in awhile. Let's make this point clear, RMU is a very bad team. They would compete with UAA and Tech for the WCHA basement. Dell was the only player that gave a solid effort IMO, but this team has so much talent that a 4 minute stretch in the late 3rd period won the game. Outshot 17-5 at home in the 3rd! The Gleason at forward experiment has to come to an end as well. That 4th line was useless compared to when Davidson was in there the night before. Where is Bruno or Cichy?? I keep harping on it, but how good of a shot does Frattin have? It's just sick! Good to great team teams find ways to win even when they probably shouldn't. Last night effort almost beat talent because talent didn't work real hard.

Few observations from being at the game: 1) No student section and a poor quality opponent=no energy in the Ralph. But kind of figured that would be the case. 2) McWilliams is quietly developing into our best defensive D-man...he was great last night. 3) With the woodshed beating taking place, was impressed with Dell's focus and concentration. That's what seperates him from BE. 4) Even though Kristo isn't scoring, his overall game just continues to get better IMO. 5) Hexy's shorty was a snipe, but him being on the ice make everyone he plays with better.

Here's who I got next weekend in the NFL playoffs: GB over Philly...close game if weather is bad as GB can't run the ball. Ravens over KC...KC is a fraud and has been so all year IMO. Colts over NY Jets. Rex is tool. Going to be good to see him gone. Saints over Seattle...no brainer.

No doubt... My wife and 2 daughters are staying in MSP tonight due to bad roads on I-94 so it was just me watching the game today alone. Gona have to tone it down with the fam back for the Philly game!! GB D strength is their ability to pressure the QB and play good to great pass coverage. I like GB's chances next Sunday @ 4pm. ARog won't play like he did today. If he plays like he did last week vs. NYG, it's lights out for Philly.

Packer's playoffs started last week vs NYG...4 more wins to go. GO PACK GO! Side note...tough to see Favre finish his career as he did. Still will go down IMO as one of the top 5 QBs of all-time.

Provided I-29 is open from Fargo to GF , will be there both nights. Still a complete mess down here from the weather.

Looking forward to the game tonight. Leaning towards skipping the B2 webcast and just throwing on the headset so I can get an objective take on the game from TH and let the visions of sugar plums dance in my head! If we are going to finally say "hot goalie" and "we stole one" in the same breath...it might have to be tonight. In Dell, we trust! Frattin for Hobey! Chay for President! GO SIOUX!

Not upset...it's Christmas time! Just pretty suprised by how you seemed to brush aside what has been one of the best offensive 1st 1/2 of a season by a UND forward since... Again, Dell has been good...Frattin has be great IMO.

Seriously?? When your top goal scorer has basically double the goals of the team's second leading goal scorer, I wouldn't call many of his goals meaningless. Dell has played well, but where would this team be without Frattin?

One could say the same thing of Chay. (Oooops...I'm looking for lightning to strike!) Marto, IMO, has never received the credit he deserves for his play since he has been here. He is arguably the best skater on the team and his defense is more than solid. Remember he is usually paired with Lapoint...

Most underrated...Marto.

Little late to comment on this atricle, but was excellant. My 10 year old daughter read it yesterday morning that sparked a conversation between us about committment, responsibility, accountability, and doing the right thing in the midst of adversity. In today's society, of me, me, me and of taking the easy way out, it wasgood to read about Matt and how he handled the events of last year to become who he is today. Kudos...

Correct...9-0. Zajac had the same goal scoring mojo a couple years back.

82SiouxGuy, are Leigh Jeanotte?!?!? Oh wait, the "wise and knowing" doesn't fit him. My bad...continue on!

Ooooooh...you're one of those fans! And Chay will be busy being Santa Claus to all the good boys and girls this Christmas as well!!!