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God Bless America, Canada, and the Hockey Gods.

They had Bowen on that third line last weekend and it didn’t work from a defensive standpoint. I’m guessing that’s part of why they were flipped for tonight.

My phone barely even works at REA so I’m just floored that so many people spend so much time on their phones...

I’m not sure what they thought they would sell considering it’s a lot farther away in a bigger venue, but selfishly I just need tickets to still be available for the general public on sale. It’s my Birthday weekend so I’m treating myself to some tickets...

Cam said last night on the radio with Hennessy that his injury wasn’t as serious as they initially thought, same with Joel’s injury. It sounds like he’ll be back for Denver series.

We were waiting for you to come back...

I use the mute button too much apparently... or I might’ve noticed this...

If my memory recalls correctly, I feel St Cloud’s and maybe Miami? streams are pretty good. CC was terrible, and I feel like Western and Duluth aren’t great either.

It’s kind of by default though when only 8 teams in last week’s top 20 survived the weekend without a loss. We’re strictly for the most part winning games we should be.

One goal? Yes, I agree.

That would surprise me considering their coach has said in the past that they don’t feel the need to travel West too often for non conference and I don’t see us going there without a return trip to REA. Granted he said that prior to us whooping QU in the title game so he could’ve changed his mind.

It was mentioned we are going to Canisius on the radio by Hennessy this weekend, and Mankato was confirmed by the Mankato beat writer a few weeks ago.

I’m interested to see how the defense does in NCHC play. Minnesota and Wisconsin were good tests but league play can get a little crazy...

Wisco, Minnesota in Vegas, Mankato at home, Bemidji, 2 at Canisius...

I actually thought our defense would be the strength of the team this year, they were shaky for a good portion of last season but I felt down the stretch and into the playoffs last season you could see the growth and potential of the group. Plus, that is where our experience is - defense and in net (prior to Cam's injury). I was thinking the defense and goaltending could hold down the fort while the offense with a bunch of new guys figures things out.

Funny you mention linesmen- one of them is the brother of a former coworker who left a “Gophers Rule” note on my desk upon my return from the Philly Frozen Four. Jones is definitely my favorite player this year.

Even Tim Hennessy was a little caught off guard. Said he stayed for their entire morning skate and Cam made it through the whole skate so.... it is pretty weird.

He tweaked something in practice. I got the vibe from Berry that it was more of a precautionary thing... could just be my intrepretation.

I just went to Happy Harry’s to deal with my nerves

I hope the btn2go app works a hell of a lot better tonight than it did for last nights Mich/FSU game...

Wisco allows approximately 2.56 goals per game. If we can get 2, I like our chances. Good goalie, but is their d core vulnerable is my question.

Now that I know it bothers you I must continue with “Wisco”

The article said Granato is not sure the desire to continue playing after next season is mutual. Or that’s what the journalist interpretation was since there wasn’t a direct quote where Granato said we didn’t want to continue. Frankly I’d be surprised if we didn’t want to continue playing. I know the scheduling agreement was set up by Hakstol and Eaves, but still. Side note: Did anyone else see Mankato is back on our schedule next year? It was reported out of Mankato but it was such a casual mention I almost missed it.

Yup,That was his freshman year. After Mark MacMillan’s knee injury towards the end.

I do not think Yon has played center. Regardless, if we don’t have Hoff or Olson and Simo still isn’t ready, we’re probably gonna be double shifting a center. They did say eventually that they’d like to try Mismash at center.