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I think they're going to have to be split at some point. They're the big three, yeah, but I'm just wondering if the experience of one of those three would be of benefit to playing on a line with a couple of the freshmen. I'm just not sure how I feel about an all-freshman line at this point.

Some of the comments on here are RIDICULOUS. I realize everyone is tired of losing to BC. I am too. But I'm not going to put too much stake in GAME 2. It's not a sprint. I know BC fans want to go on and on about how they have a young team, but that's BS. There's a difference between losing key players and having a young team. BC lost key players. WE lost key players AND have a young team. They had 3 freshmen in the lineup last night. We had like... 7 or 8. BC is a good team and I don't have a problem losing to a good team. I have a problem with the way we did. I agree with what everyone said about certain players and their terrible defense all weekend. It's time to get to work and fix these things. And we will. So to those fans ready to give up on this team in GAME 2, then leave. The boys deserve better than to have fans that so easily give up the faith. This team has not even come close to hitting their stride. It's 2011. Last year's team is just a memory now. We were spoiled last year with that team. But I'm keeping the faith.

I don't mean to come across badly here... but it was the first game! Do you honestly think the rest of our team isn't capable of doing any offensive damage down the road? That first line is not going to be our only scoring threat. There's a reason why this team is a work in progress. We were spoiled last year with the team we had. Our coaching staff will evaluate and solve the problems as the season goes on.

BC looked average in their game. I think it'll be another close one. Hopefully our home ice advantage can turn the tide in our favor.

I didn't have a beer during the game tonight guys. I'm sorry. I had a headache. I know the boys always play better when I have a beer during the game. I will have a beer at the Ralph tomorrow.

Don't see how, academically, that's possible. Maybe at Christmas break. Just going to have to tough it out and hope for no injuries and go with what we got.

what is with the clearinghouse this year? that's 3 players that i'm aware of set to play D1 hockey and are sitting around on campus going to school waiting to be cleared.... you'd think they could do this stuff sooner ...

You have to let your kids make their own decisions though or they'll never grow up. I'm sure that was the case here. What kind of parent forces their kid in one direction or the other?

Um.... we had this many freshmen 2 years ago. Just saying....

I wish we would have won by more than that....

I don't even know who to pick anymore. All my go-to's are gone. Time to find some new go-to's. So I'll take a freshie ... um... Mark MacMillan. He's supposed to be a natural goal scorer. we'll see I guess.

People from opposing fanbases will find any excuse in the world to de-value our team. Grimaldi has strong beliefs. Personally, I don't see that as a bad thing. I think it's good to have a guy who has an opinion and sticks by it no matter how unpopular it might be. It's why he is here. He'd been pressured to the WHL for how long and he stuck by his decision unlike most of his peers this summer. And he seems to have been well liked at the ntdp, so I don't see that changing here. If opposing fanbases want to think he'll be a cancer, that's fine. Hopefully we'll send their teams home pissed off later.

And then they won't play because they're over-recruiting and they'll leave after a year or two.... You have to wonder at what point do they not have room for all of them.... especially the top end guys they're getting that won't be satisfied with 4th line minutes. Of course, I don't know when all these kids are scheduled to come, but wouldn't Guertler, Letteri, Fasching and Cammarata all be the same year? They must be projecting a lot of early departures.

Personally, I think the coaches had an inkling about what direction he was going to go. How could they not, considering the bloodlines? It's probably why they offered him the scholarship in the summer. The Gophers don't usually offer stuff to Minnesota kids too early since they (in my opinion) are arrogant enough to think they can get any Minnesota kid they want. (Which, history shows, is kind of true). Nothing against Vinni, but if I had to pick between the other names mentioned, he wouldn't be first on my list. There were 2-3 other players on his own team last year that I liked better. He's just a little inconsistent at times IMO.

Having seen the kid play A LOT last year ... I'm not that disappointed about it.... There are indeed bigger fish.

Have tickets to the Bemidji series. Hopefully will go to the series at Mariucci, the Winnipeg game, and others might be last minute decision. Always wanted to go to Madison but could never find anyone to drag with me.

I'm not going to judge someone I haven't seen play before, but based on what I've heard about St Clair, I agree with this. I see him as more of a 3rd/4th liner. Not sure how much he'll play this year, but I think he'll definitely be an important part of this team over his time here.

Can we camp out in your backyard to save money??!! I'm kidding, obviously. Doesn't look like I will be attending. Started a new job and don't think i will have quite enough vacation time accumulated by then.

Mario has had captain written all over him since like, freshman year. I say he's the C with Blood and Mac the A's. If they give another A I say it's Knight.

Yes they did. He was at their tryout camp earlier this summer if I recall. I wouldn't be surprised if he played for the Force at some point before he comes to UND. (Assuming he doesn't follow a recent trend...)

I'd call the athletic dept before i'd call the ralph. I'd guess with the fire this summer that it might set that back a bit.

Pelnik is playing at Shattuck this year, not Fargo.

This is a couple days old, but good news nonetheless I wonder if since Matteau gave Colten St Clair a bad concussion last year if there is any bad blood. If there is, well, that would be the good part if he decided not to come to UND. That said, I hope there isn't bad blood and that he decides to come. But if not, on to the next best player available.

Luke Voltin went to Hill-Murray. I can't be the only one who thinks their uniforms carry a certain resemblance.... I was wondering when we'd get one of their people. haha.

NO. The Sioux are not ranked third in the nation. The real rankings don't come out for a couple months. The No. 3 ranking is one website's opinion.