Dave Berger

So I got to thinking... Obviously the green banner (national championship) is the most important single-season accomplishment. But outside of that, what ranks highest in your mind? Put the following in the order of importance (for you), and discuss: Appearing in the national championship game (runner-up finish) Advancing to the Frozen Four Winning a game in the NCAAs (appearing in the regional final) NCAA tournament appearance Hobey Baker award winner Winning the NCHC postseason tournament (Frozen Faceoff) Making it to Minneapolis for the Frozen Faceoff NCHC regular season title (Penrose Cup) Home ice for the NCHC playoffs 20 win season I'm interested to hear if there's any consensus on this. Dave

Weekend Preview: UND vs. Western Michigan Discuss. Dave

There will not be a shuttle from Brother's tomorrow night (Saturday). Dave

Weekend Preview: UND at St. Cloud State Discuss. Dave

Yes, the March stats I used included all games played - end of the regular season, conference tournament, and regionals. I also broke things down by month, and November is by far the worst month record-wise: 35-36-6 (.494). Compare that with: October: 34-21-9 (.602) November: 35-36-6 (.494) December: 36-16-3 (.682) January: 47-23-9 (.652) February: 40-11-8 (.746) March: 60-16-5 (.772) And we all know about April. I wonder if the dip in November has to do with the first time through the conference schedule. Next week, I'll run the numbers for first half of league schedule vs. second half of league schedule to see if I can find something. That would eliminate most of the variance from non-conference games and the league playoffs. Dave

I will check on that today and post updated information when I get it. Unless somebody else already knows the answer? Dave

Just another reminder that we'll have a pre-game event on the second floor of Brother's Bar and Grill on Saturday, March 1st from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Free appetizers, great fans on both sides of the rivalry, and a chance to view the Challenge Cup. Brother's is located two blocks west of the Kelly Inn off of Division Avenue. Please make plans to join us! Dave

The Second-Half Surge: Math or Myth? Discuss. Dave

If any of you are headed to St. Cloud (on Al's bus or otherwise), please note that there is a pre-game event on Saturday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on the 2nd level of Brother's. This is the same location as last year's event - just a couple blocks from the Kelly Inn. Free food and good times! Dave

It is indeed. The time I have seen for Saturday's pre-game event is 4:00-6:00 p.m. on the second level of Brother's. Free food and good times! Dave

Weekend Preview: UND at Minnesota-Duluth Discuss. Dave

Since last night, apparently... From my preview: "Miami is a better team than their record indicates, and Ryan McKay can definitely steal a game for the RedHawks. That being said, look for UND to click on the power play early and often and cruise on Saturday after winning a thriller on Friday night. UND 4-3, 5-2." What do I win? Dave

Ausmus at forward is interesting... I guess if Mattson continues to turn over the puck Ausmus can move back to D and Mattson can play wing instead.... Dave

Weekend Preview: UND vs. Miami Discuss. Dave

Weekend Preview: UND vs. Nebraska-Omaha Discuss. Dave

From my preview: "Friday’s game will be televised on CBS College Sports, while Saturday’s rematch can be seen on Root Sports Rocky Mountain." Dave

Weekend Preview: UND at Denver Discuss. Dave

Weekend Preview: UND vs. Bemidji State Discuss. Dave

Weekend Preview: UND vs. Colorado College Discuss. Dave

NCHC Midseason Report Discuss. Dave

Weekend Preview: UND vs. Northern Michigan Discuss. Dave

Weekend Preview: UND at Western Michigan Discuss. Dave

Weekend Preview: UND vs. St. Lawrence Discuss. Dave

We are also in 306 (third row), and I agree that it's the best vantage point. UND shoots on this end twice, view of the player benches (more interesting than looking at the penalty boxes, in my opinion), and everything happens right in front of us. Dave

Reminds me of a phrase I learned from my grandpa: "Big hat, no cattle". His explanation was the ranchers who owned the most and had the most never went around flaunting it with new clothes or new cars or big hats. Dave