Dave Berger

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

Please join us on Saturday, November 2nd from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Muddy Rivers Ballroom. Full details here. Dave

Weekend Preview: UND at Miami Discuss. Dave

I've got Mike Sertich at 350-328-44 (.515) over 18 seasons with Minnesota-Duluth (1982-2000). First three years (1982-85) at UMD were great: 93-37-6 overall record (.706) 3 NCAA tournament appearances 2 Frozen Fours 2 WCHA regular season titles 2 WCHA playoff titles and then only one NCAA bid over his final 15 years (that coming in 1992-93). Over his final five coaching seasons (1998-2000 with Duluth and 2000-2003 with Michigan Tech), he went just 47-118-13 (.272) and pushed his career winning percentage under .500 (.487). Dave

NCHC Season Preview and Predictions Discuss.

Weekend Preview: UND vs. Vermont Discuss. Dave

For what it's worth, here's my NCHC preseason ballot: Link Dave

Start with Oshie, Duncan, and Toews. Throw in Porter, Kozek, or VandeVelde if it goes past three rounds. And Genoway. Wow. Dave

My Top Five April Fools' columns on SiouxSports.com Discuss. Dave

So in the first year of the NCHC, (and assuming no one else leaves), we'll have: Enrico Blasi, 15th season at Miami (0 national titles) Scott Owens, 15th season at Colorado College (0 national titles) Scott Sandelin, 11th season at Minnesota-Duluth (1 national title) Dave Hakstol, 10th season at North Dakota (0 national titles) Bob Motzko, 8th season at St. Cloud State (possibly 1 national title...) Dean Blais, 4th season at Nebraska-Omaha (0 national titles, but 2 at UND) Andy Murray, 3rd season at Western Michigan (0 national titles) and someone new at Denver. Dave

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NCAA Tournament Preview: UND vs. Yale Discuss. Dave

Wow.

NCAA Regional Preview: UND vs. Niagara Discuss. Dave