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Completely agree. This just was not a typical Sioux team talent and skill wise especially down Sanderson. The lack of team speed and playmaking in this forward group was a problem many of us saw very early in the season and it reared its head these last couple weeks big time. Honestly I just wanted this group to make the tournament and hoped for a little puck luck so that run they went on to win a NCHC Championship was pretty cool but my expectations never got too high. Usually I find a way to pick UND in the bracket but I couldn't do it this year.

Albany

Holden and Starman it is!

Just a guess but would bet Bucci is either Albany or Worcester. Matvick said towards the end of the womens game he has Allentown.

They used to have at least one first round game Saturday and maybe another on Saturday or Sunday on ESPN2.

Like that is a night game but wish we got Friday for another day of recovery this week.

This was my first guess too except I have Western Michigan's group in Albany and Michigan's group in Allentown. To me it basically comes down to whether they want to put UND/ND & Minnesota/UMass together or UND/UMass & Minnesota/St.Cloud together. I think whether we get UMass or not probably determines whether we are in Worcester or Albany.

Got a workout in this morning, got some groceries, picked up some pizza, little time outside, play with my 1 year old niece who is visiting for the weekend, watched/watching NCAA Tournament games, high school games, and will put Minnesota/Michigan on one TV. Honestly not a whole lot different than if UND won except UND game would be on my big TV and MN/Mich would mix in with NCAA games on the other one.

Love the Correa signing even though it is basically a one year deal. Need to make a move for one of those Oakland starters. Have some depth to deal from with Larnach, Sabato, Cavaco, Martin, Lewis, Wallner, etc as position players.

Just kind of a choppy game tonight. Not a lot of flow or anything real smooth. Had some real good chances that you have to convert on at this time of the year. Another day to get healthy and see who we get next week on Sunday.

Gaber

Air Force Quinnipiac Lowell Minnesota State Minnesota North Dakota

Vikes extend Cousins for a year to create roughly 15 million in cap space. Tom Brady no longer retired.

I'm honestly kind of shocked he won Mr. Hockey. I watched Roseau 3 times and he was solid but didn't jump off the screen like you'd expect a sure fire D1 guy to. Kind of lets things come to him and sometimes that just doesn't happen where the top guys you usually see them go out and make it happen.

I was a big fan of Donovan and disappointed to lose him. I think it is obvious the Wisconsin system holding him back

What a save from the Maple Grove tender

If there is a team or two that you'd like to be on the opposite side of the bracket and not face until the national championship who are they? I think right now mine would be Minnesota and Denver.

The puck movement and playmaking in this game is great!

Expected a little more wide open game tonight but it was more tight playoff hockey. Guys made enough plays to win. On to the X.

Back and forth, each time has a answer everytime.

Some years for sure. This year Warroad would've played Moorhead and Hermantown would've faced Andover. Warroad and Moorhead tied 4-4 during the regular season while Hermantown and Andover did not play. I would probably take Hermantown but Andover is playing their best hockey at the right time.

The result that was expected all year long but a good exciting hockey game. I won't be surprised at all if we see a rematch next March with each team returning their goalie and a lot of underclass talent.

Schmaltz

Maple Grove over Hill was my pick for AA and while I'm feeling pretty good about Maple Grove I'm starting to think Andover might pull this win out tonight. In single A it is what everybody expected. Hoping Warroad can find a way to get the win tomorrow. Hermantown definitely has the depth advantage but I think it will come down to which top line does more damage.