Dave Berger

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

Sorry, my bad. Dave

So then Hakstol's line would read like this: By contrast, UND head coach Dave Hakstol, now in his eighth season coaching on his own (after being in a two year shadow of former coach Dean Blais' players and recruits), already has 185 wins to his credit (185-94-28, .648). In each of his previous seven "solo" campaigns, Hakstol has won at least 20 games and brought UND to the NCAA tournament. He boasts two MacNaughton Cups (WCHA regular season title), three Broadmoor trophies (WCHA playoff title), and three Frozen Four appearances. Dave

I'd be happy to do it, but what do you mean exactly? Does Hakstol get no credit/blame for his first three seasons (2004-07) since some of those players were Blais recuits/players? As soon as you tell me where the line is, I'll get the stats for you. Dave

It is an interesting question. I wrote this in my UND/Minnesota-Duluth preview: 51-20-12. That’s the record that Minnesota-Duluth compiled from 2010-2012. In 2010-11, the Bulldogs won the national title, and they followed that up with a berth in the Northeast Regional final at the end of the 2012 campaign (falling to Boston College). But last season was a different story. UMD won only 14 games (14-19-5) and finished ninth in the last season of the WCHA as it used to be. Despite a national championship to his credit, head coach Scott Sandelin is only three games over .500 (236-233-64, .503) during his tenure at Duluth. Now in his 14th season behind the bench, Sandelin has notched 20 or more victories six times, claimed one WCHA playoff championship, led Duluth to the national tournament four times, and brought his teams to two Frozen Fours. By contrast, UND head coach Dave Hakstol, now in his tenth season coaching at his alma mater, already has 239 wins to his credit (239-125-38, .642). In each of his nine campaigns, Hakstol has won at least 20 games and brought UND to the NCAA tournament. He boasts two MacNaughton Cups (WCHA regular season title), four Broadmoor trophies (WCHA playoff title), and five Frozen Four appearances. One could argue that North Dakota should have more success than Minnesota-Duluth, due to tradition/facilities/etc., but it is an interesting discussion. Dave

Aaahhh, it's the floating Tiger head! Dave

Weekend Preview: UND at Boston University Discuss. Dave

Weekend Preview: UND vs. Minnesota-Duluth Discuss. Dave

Weekend Preview: UND at Nebraska-Omaha Discuss. Dave

Alright, fans, today's the day! Please join us from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Muddy Rivers Ballroom (inside the GuestHouse Inn and Suites) in downtown Grand Forks for the UND/SCSU fan social. The event is free and open to all fans 21 years of age and older. Just a partial list of door prizes that we're giving away: ~Gifts from Buffalo Wild Wings, Domino's Pizza, Happy Joe's Pizza, and the Red Pepper ~Merchandise from Daydreams Specialties, GW Gear, Ralph Engelstad Arena, and the UND Bookstore ~Items from Nature's Country Store, Vaaler Insurance, and Valley Dairy ~Handmade jewelry, scarves, and blankets Join us for a chance to win these and other fabulous prizes, view the UND/SCSU Challenge Cup, enjoy free appetizers, meet fans on both sides of this rivalry, and take the bus to Engelstad Arena and back. See you there! Dave

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

Shameless SiouxSports.com UND/SCSU fan social plug, but I am pleased that so many businesses stepped up and donated items for us to give away this Saturday! Buffalo Wild Wings Daydreams Specialties Domino’s Pizza GW Gear Happy Joe’s Pizza Hickey Designs Muddy Rivers Bar and Grill Nature’s Country Store Ralph Engelstad Arena Red Pepper University of North Dakota Bookstore Vaaler Insurance Valley Dairy Thank you to all of these local businesses who donated gift cards, merchandise, and specialty items for our event. Now we just need some people to show up on Saturday so we can give them all away! Dave

We've had some great donations come in from Buffalo Wild Wings, the Red Pepper, Happy Joes, and Domino's, plus merchandise from GW Gear, Daydreams Specialties, Ralph Engelstad Arena, and the UND Bookstore. Also items from Nature's Country Store, Vaaler Insurance and Valley Dairy, and some handmade jewelry, scarves, and blankets! All to be given away as door prizes during our event this Saturday, November 2nd from 3:00-6:00 p.m. inside the Muddy Rivers Ballroom in downtown Grand Forks. Have a look at the UND/SCSU Challenge Cup, enjoy free appetizers, and take a bus to the game and back. Free and open to all fans 21 years of age and older. See you there! Dave