Dave Berger

According to Jim Dahl's College Hockey Ranked, a UND sweep would almost certainly move North Dakota to 12th in the Pairwise. Dave

Weekend Preview: North Dakota at Miami Discuss. Dave

Weekend Preview: North Dakota at Miami Discuss. Dave

The All-American Cam Johnson comes in a kit with Paul LaDue, Troy Stecher, & Keaton Thompson and a team that scores 3.68 goals per game. Dave

According to KRACH, the likelihood of a sweep is actually just over 38 percent if the games were played on neutral ice (North Dakota has a 62.3 percent chance of winning each game). Dave

I would like to see a rule change whereby a player on the receiving end of a major penalty (checking from behind, contact to the head, kneeing, etc.) is required to sit out the duration of the five-minute man advantage. Should be the minimum amount of time required to test for concussion and other serious injuries. Dave

Weekend Preview: North Dakota vs. Omaha Discuss. Dave

Weekend Preview: North Dakota vs. Omaha Discuss. Dave

Illness is making its way through our house and my workplace, so I've only got time/energy for a prediction this week (no weekend preview). Here goes: The Prediction With Jost and Boeser back, North Dakota's scoring lines are more balanced. Cam Johnson always plays well in his home state, and even though the Broncos have a more talented group than any other in recent memory, this feels like a weekend where everything clicks into place for the Hawks. UND 4-2, 3-2. Discuss. Dave

More importantly, Cam Johnson only gave up one goal in his three victories over St. Cloud (stopping 82 of 83 shots). Dave

I'm going to take the opposite side. We went to New York City for five nights, and knew that we weren't going to plan anything on our travel day there (just in case there were delays). That left us four nights for dinners, Broadway, etc. We were actually glad that it was just a single game, because we went to two different musicals and had some extra time for shopping and sightseeing. I think the same is true of Las Vegas. We always take in shows while we're there, so one game is just fine. There's also the finality of a winner and loser rather than a two game series that can end in a split. I like it. Dave

We're sticking with the event. Have been traveling to the league postseason tournament every year beginning in 1998 (except for 2000 and 2004, when my wife was expecting), so I guess this year is #18. Why stop now? Dave

Wait a second!! Dave

Join us at El Roco from 3:00-6:00 p.m. today for our annual UND/SCSU pregame event., sponsored by SiouxSports.com. View the Challenge Cup, win door prizes, enjoy free appetizers, visit with fans on both sides of the rivalry, and take a bus to and from Ralph Engelstad Arena. Downtown Horns appearing live on stage after the game with the best music in town. Oh, and it's all free! What do you have to lose? Link See you there! Dave

Weekend Preview: North Dakota vs. St. Cloud State Discuss. Dave

We sit in 306 Row C. UND shoots at this end twice, and a great view of the player benches. Oh, and the Red Pepper is right outside our section. I win. Dave

A free appetizer bar will be provided courtesy of SiouxSports.com. Hope to see you all at the El Roco on Saturday! Dave

UND/SCSU fan social set for Saturday, February 4th See you there! Dave

Weekend Preview: North Dakota at Colorado College Discuss. Dave

Weekend Preview: North Dakota at Colorado College Discuss. Dave

Weekend Preview: North Dakota vs. Minnesota-Duluth Discuss. Dave

Weekend Preview: North Dakota vs. Miami Discuss. Dave

Weekend Preview: UND at Omaha Discuss. Dave

Weekend Preview: North Dakota at Union Discuss. Dave

As others have mentioned, it could be due to the style of play in college hockey (specifically in the NCHC; even more specifically vs. WMU) compared to the limited number of body/stick checks he's likely to encounter at the World Juniors. Dave