Dave Berger

I should apologize for being right... From my weekend preview before the series; I correctly predicted a three point weekend for North Dakota the last time around, but I don’t think it will go that well for UND in the rematch. Dave Hakstol’s best chance for points will come in Friday’s opener, with Notre Dame winning handily on Saturday night. UND 3-2, Notre Dame 4-1. As we all know, last weekend went down like this: UND 2-1, Notre Dame 5-2. And for good measure, my prediction from Notre Dame at North Dakota (November 2010): This series feels like a split, but the last-second loss at Omaha last weekend is not sitting well with Hakstol’s crew, and the Fighting Irish will be happy to take a point. North Dakota 5-2, 2-2 tie. The results of that series from two seasons ago: North Dakota 6-3, 2-2 tie. I'll keep running my predictions up the flagpole each week and we'll see who salutes. Dave

Weekend Preview: UND at Notre Dame Discuss. Dave

Weekend Preview: UND at Notre Dame Discuss. Dave

Should be up within the hour! Dave

(From my preview) By The Numbers All-time Series: UND leads the all-time series, 135-75-8 (.638), including a 75-31-2 (.704) record in games played in Grand Forks. Last Ten: North Dakota is 7-3-0 (.700) in the last ten games between the teams. UND has outscored Duluth 36-19 in the past ten contests. All three losses were by a single goal, including two overtime defeats. Dave

I agree with the goalie switchup. Zane needs to play, so why not start him tonight? And I was also thinking Panzarella in for Gleason at least once this weekend. Dave

That's very close to what I've got: (From my preview) UND will come out flying on Friday after last Saturday’s dismal performance in St. Cloud. The Bulldogs won’t have an answer for North Dakota’s team speed and will find themselves in an early hole. Saturday’s rematch will be a tighter checking affair that will go down to the wire. I feel like North Dakota will rally to tie late and survive overtime for a three point weekend. UND 4-1, 2-2 tie.

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

All my tickets are sold. See you in St. Cloud! Dave

Weekend Preview: UND at St. Cloud State I'm getting on the road. Discuss. Dave

We'll start congregating there as early as 3:30 on Saturday afternoon. Brothers (119 Fifth Avenue South) is within walking distance of the Kelly Inn. Dave

The pre-game social this Saturday, November 10th, will be held from 3:30-6:00 p.m. in the upper level of Brothers (119 Fifth Avenue South) in St. Cloud. If you're staying at the Kelly Inn, Brothers is within walking distance. As always, the UND/SCSU Challenge Cup will be on display and there will be plenty of food and door prizes. Those of you who have joined us before, it's always a great time. The social is open to all fans 21 and older. Dave

I've just got one left for each night. Dave

UND/SCSU Challenge Cup Hope to see all of you at Brothers in St. Cloud (119 5th Avenue South) for the pre-game social on Saturday afternoon. The event will run from 3:30-6:00 p.m. and is open to all fans 21 and older. Dave

Sounds great, meeting in St. Cloud would be fine. Text me your number (I'm at 218.779.9872) and we'll meet up on Friday. Dave

I still have tickets available for the series in St. Cloud this weekend... Dave

Weekend Preview: North Dakota vs. Boston University Discuss. Dave

We've got a few extra tickets in our block this year. Reply to this thread, send me a personal message, or call/text 218.779.9872 if you're interested in tickets. Price will be $39 per ticket ($35 face value + fees). Thanks and we'll see you in St. Cloud! Dave

Thank you for stopping by, Jayson! We appreciate it. Dave

Weekend Preview: UND vs. Alaska-Anchorage Discuss. Dave

We have extras available in my block of tickets. Send me a pm or call/text 218.779.9872 if you still need tickets. Dave

I'm working on an article about pregame rituals for coaches, fans, and players. I would like to hear from you regarding what things you do (or have to do) before every game. Before the start of the period? Leave your responses below and the best, most interesting rituals will make it into my article. Thanks! Dave

I also heard that Wild Hog will be starting up a bus this season, but I don't know any specifics. Dave

Well, here's my look at how all twelve teams will fare in the final season of the WCHA as we know it: WCHA Predicted Order Of Finish Feel free to comment directly on the blog post or leave a reply below if you'd like to post your predictions. Dave

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