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I am going to play Commissioner for a moment, or perhaps College Hockey Czar. Why not have both conference tournaments at the X the same weekend? If both are whittled down to the Top 4 teams in each conference advancing to St. Paul why not a format like this? Friday: NCHC Semfinals (5:00pm and 8:00pm) Saturday: Big 10 Seminfinal #1 (2:00pm) / Big 10 Semifinal #2 (5:00pm) / NCHC Championship (8:00pm) Sunday: Big 10 Championship (afternoon game) Think of it -- best case scenario: Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Wisconsin fans along with North Dakota, Duluth, Denver, and CC fans all in one place in one weekend. Actually, best case scenario would be Minnesota at home, replaced by Ohio State.

And the Beanpot starts tonight. Boston U vs. Harvard followed by BC vs. Northeastern. Winners play next Monday at The Gahden. I am still ticked about that Harvard goal that tied up the game 4-4 on December 30th. Dell's glove gets pulled off yet the play goes on. But I digress, I wish the 'Pot was more than just a regional fixture as it deserves national attention.

As of now, looks like UND is 15th and would be the very last at large team in. The Atlantic champ is an autobid but they aren't even in top 25 (assuming RIT). So that puts NoDak out east vs Boston U if NCAAs started tomorrow.

Duluth needs the series if they want a shot at catching Minnesota. UND needs it to stay alive. NoDak needs points, 2 or more. Some HUGE series coming up Friday; Minnesota at Denver and who would have thought in October that the Red Cows-Tech series would be big come February 10?

That article from The Globe is frighteningly flawed. There are multiple logos in the floor, not just one, and it's probably not going anywhere.

Thanks for the link Sicatoka. I see the "vaunted program" Notre Dame had a good showing.

Red Cows go to Tech next weekend and then Tech visits G Forks. They have shown a tenacity to play the good teams tough. They are going to mess up some people's NCAA plans.

The Beav has given Omaha fits the last to years.

Anyone have access to some Saturday night scores or results?

I give The Edge a decent rating. I have stayed at cleaner places but the kids liked it. For a damn good burger check ou The Anchor Bar in Superior. Lots of maritime memorabilia and kid friendly over lunch hour.

Mystery solved! Thanks gang.

Hey all... Maybe students out there? What are the words/chant the students say at the conclusion of "Stand Up and Cheer"? This is before the "Sieve" chant starts. All I know is it ends with "......Sioux!". Anyone out there who can help? My kids ask me every time and I don't know! Thx.

I'm calling it 7-3 or 7-2-1 for UND in final eight. Might get someone like Bemidji, St. Clown, or hey...Wisconsin in first round. Sorry hockey weekend on TV coming up, Badgers-SCSU on Big 10 Network Friday night. Wish the Denver-CC matchup was on somewhere.

Where's the thread for the Wisconsin series?! We need to talk waterbottles and skunks and popcorn boxes.

Duluth has the inside track on the MacNaughton Cup as their schedule looks favorable. Honestly, after that it's a crap shoot with the next five in the standings. I still think if CC gets healthy they could make a good run. Final Five will be tough because it's likely that everyone outside of Duluth will need to have a good tournament to stay alive.

Hopefully Dell is good and sharp. Goal support is overdue. Last time UND opened the flood gates in a league game was up in Anchorage - early December.

Sigh. And for the moment we are in 8th/9th... Tied with Wisconsin.

Tough one to take as it sounded like there were plenty of chances. Gotta get those 2 points tomorrow night. Fight on , Fighting Sioux!

I am no Dave Berger (who is!?) but I think Dell has a good weekend. He tends to bounce back nicely after a rough outing. UND salvages a 1-1 tie tonight. This is followed by an offensive wake up call and a win on Saturday. Green glasses go back in the case. Bring on Bucky.

It's a really quick trip and a fun atmosphere if you have never gone. SCSU is a nice option for a big group from the cities who can't get a group together at Mariucci and for those in Fargo it's an easy drive on I-94. Geographically speaking, Bemidji is closer in mileage but this is smoother jaunt. Last year it was a blast with UND fans making the lions share of the noise -- a three point weekend for the good guys in green and white. If you go, don't expect much in terms of asthetics. No beer, concessions are meager, and the neighborhood around the arena is, well, a campus. I liken the arena itself to the Minot State Dome. But when the Gophers or Sioux come to town, it's an event.

With injuries, defections, and what not, I have the perfect promo for this weekend's series. Don King would be proud with: "The Depleted at the Concreted"

Well a little perspective here. Coming into this weekend UND and Tech were heading in seperate directions. UND draws the league leader while Tech gets cellar dweller Anchorage. Plenty of games between now and March 9, including Tech coming to GF in a month.

Yeah Cable One in Fargo said that Saturday nights game would be on 14 but all I got was an information on the Ninja blender. Three payments of $39.95 if you call within the next 30 minutes, but I digress.. If you have a cable box FSSN is channel 70. Or usually 306/307. Without a box, it comes in on channel 15.70.

It's Hockey Night in Canada. It would be appropriate if Dillon Simpson scored a goal... Who knows maybe his old man will give it a mention on the CBC Saturday night NHL telecast. With no TV, it's Hennessy for me

They are all huge but I maintain those road trips to St. Cloud, Duluth, and Denver will make or break the second half. Got to get points away from The Ralph.