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I'd say it is more about the matchup than anything else for me. If it is between being the #2 at the X and facing someone like Boston U, Michigan, or Notre Dame or being the #1 in Cincy and getting a Robert Morris, Cornell, or Penn State I'd prefer being the #1 in Cincy.

Had the better of the play for most of the game and at times dominated offensively. I thought one of the big differences in the game was DU's goalie came up with a couple big stops while Cam was solid but didn't really come up with anything big. LaDue and Thompson had a really tough night. A couple of DU goals were just the direct result of being a little lackadaisical in d-zone coverage and getting caught puck watching which hasn't happened much at all this season. I could see Shaw coming in for Thompson tonight other than that I'm not sure I'd make any changes maybe Wilkie for JJ. I really liked the way Gersich, Olson, and St. Clair each played last night so I would hope they all stay in. Clean up a few things and come away with the split tonight.

With all 27 on the roster healthy and only 23 allowed to travel Anderson, Chartrand, Gornall, and Tomek did not make the trip.

I wouldn't be shocked at all by that either. The last couple spots came down to Janatuinen, St.Clair, and Olson for me. I think St.Clair will keep getting better as he continues to get games and went with Olson over Janatuinen to bring a little more physical presence and I also thought JJ struggled a little against Western Michigan although it sounds like he might have been dealing with some sickness that weekend.

Some tough decisions on the lineup with everybody healthy could also be tough to pick who travels as I'm not sure if they are allowed to take everybody or not. I'd guess we see Shaw and Wolanin each get a game and wouldn't be surprised if the same thing happens with a couple forwards as well. For Friday night I'd go with: Caggiula-Schmaltz-Boeser Chyzk-Gardner-Poganski Gersich-Johnson-Wilkie St.Clair-Simonson-Olson

Brooks and Smith both split carries this year and I wouldn't say either one is real similar to Johannesson. Johannesson is a bigger back than both and will have a chance this spring to compete for the short yardage big back role as that player graduated this year.

Think it started from Johannesson tweeting he was headed to Fargo after the Gophers bowl game and he just meant he was going home for break but a lot of people read more into it than that. He and his high school coach came out and confirmed he wasn't transferring during break. The Gophers only have 5 RBs right now including him so I really doubt they move him to LB. The Gophers know what they have in the 2 very solid RBs who will be Sophs. next year and I would bet Johannesson along with another redshirt FR and a Juco get plenty of carries this spring trying to fill the big RB role.

He said its nothing serious will get some rest.

Didn't play perfect by any means but a solid win again tonight. Hafner really kept them in this one as it could have easily turned into a 5-1 type game. Overcame some horrible officiating I think they called 3 penalties on Gersich and I don't think any of them were legitimate calls meanwhile Western Michigan got away with a bunch of holding and interference throughout the game. Off week should give everybody a chance to regroup and heal up a little for the stretch run.

Only got to listen to TH last night but seemed like a grind it out type win. Sounded like Cam was very solid and the defense limited great opportunity's for WMU. Need to clean up a few things and get another solid effort for the sweep.

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I think that is where he is best at as well he can clog up the middle with his size and free up LBs. I believe the Illinois PWO offer is for DL too. It sounded like the plan was for him to visit Illinois and South Dakota this weekend.

I wouldn't be at all surprised if we see both Poolman's at UND next season. No inside information or anything I just think it could happen as I believe it would be the first time the 2 would get to play on the same team. The Jets tried to sign Poolman last year and I'm sure they will come after him again it will just come down to what Tucker wants to do.

My guess would be F-Jost, Hoff, Yon, 1 or 2 of Bowen, Mattson(draft position could play a role), Adams, and Keane. The defensemen situation is a little harder because 4 of the defensemen had contract offers last season so you could see anywhere from 1-4 leave and it wouldn't be all that big of surprise. I'll say Evers, Bast, and Poolman come in.

Probably Colin Schmidt found him on Twitter and looks like his profile pic is him at the Ralph. He's a Soph at Wayzata and has 9 goals and 3 assists this year. I didn't find a size on him but did see him mentioned in a preseason article from Chris Dilks: Colin Schmidt-F-Wayzata-Schmidt is a big, tough power forward with good scoring ability. He hasn't drawn as much attention as some of the other top 2000-born prospects in the state, but that won't be the case for long.

Was the W blue/yellow? If it was it could have been a couple different Wayzata kids although both of the guys I'm thinking of are 6 ft or under so not real big kids.

Real solid bounce back Fighting Sioux business type effort tonight. Nice to continue to see guys step into the lineup and make an impact. Not sure how Ausmus got called for a major on that hit I'm not even sure it should have been a penalty at all.

I believe the Illinois offer is as a PWO and wouldn't be surprised if that's what UND offered as well. Before Illinois offered a PWO I believe he had offers from a few of the MN Jucos and that was pretty much it but not sure if that was grades related or if higher level schools just didn't see enough on film.

Agree about too much chipping the puck out last night but I'm not sure that was what we wanted to do as I thought it seemed like there was a long period of time where guys without the puck were just standing around waiting for the guy with it to go end to end which really limits the passing options. Olson did have some struggles at times last night but he also made some very nice passes to setup chances including Sanderson's goal as well. I think the big reason he is in the lineup is to bring a physical presence but at times last night I thought he showed some nice skill which is something he has shown in high school and the USHL. The thing with Olson is it seems like it takes him a little bit get to get going skating wise so if he gets the puck flat footed he gets in trouble because he doesn't have that quick 2 stride explosion that you see with some other guys.

If Tomek is gonna get the chance to start this year I think it will be tomorrow. I wouldn't be real mad or surprised if Cam got the start tomorrow and a chance to bounce back though either. I wouldn't go with Hrynkiw I just think he takes himself out of position quite a bit and the rebound control usually isn't real great.

That's a game we need to win, no excuse for only getting a tie out of that. Great start and in total control and Thompson fans on the pass and then tries to still make the pass after fanning on it and it turns into a CC shorthanded goal to give them some life. Get to the 2nd and seemed like things were back in control even though we were missing on lots of passes and most of our guys weren't really moving unless they had the puck on their stick but then Cam gives up a couple terrible goals and CC has a lot more life. Get a little bit into the 3rd get called for a pretty weak penalty and Hrynkiw is sliding all over out of position and CC ties it up and quickly after that takes the lead. Some desperation from Boeser, Poganski, and Gardner gets us to OT and Boeser/Hrynkiw salvage a SO win. I thought we used the bank it off the glass breakout way too much tonight part of the reason was probably because we had too many guys standing around and I think that was a big part of why we missed on so many passes. Neither goalie for the Sioux was real good tonight both looked shaky and out of position most of the time. I'd start Cam again tomorrow or otherwise if Tomek is fully ready and has been solid in practice maybe give him the chance and see what he can do with it. CC still didn't generate many offensive chances tonight just need whoever is in net tomorrow to play much better than tonight and hopefully we get a more crisp game on the offensive side of things and get a solid win.

No Nelson played through his SR year. I remember watching his Warroad team win the section championship over Zane's Thief River team that year in East Grand Forks.

Jost at 15 and Mattson at 49 among North American skaters and Thome is at 19 among North American Goalies. Agreed pretty surprised Gardner and Kiersted weren't on the list and Schloss also mentioned Adams as having a shot to make the list but he didn't either.

Hain is a very good prospect from Grand Rapids I know he has offers from both Minnesota and North Dakota.

Solid game tonight with a little more physical play. I thought the reffing was awful tonight Omaha got away with a bunch of holding and hooking while the refs called the Sioux for 2 or 3 penalties on Omaha dives and another 2 that I thought were good clean checks. Thought it was weird for Wilkie to be benched tonight as he played pretty well last night but saw Berry mentioned he was out with an injury as was Wolanin so that explained it. Hopefully Caggiula, Wilkie, and Wolanin aren't out too long but if they are out for any time its nice to have some depth where guys like Olson and Sanderson stepped in tonight with pretty nice games. Also really thought Gersich played well tonight and if Caggiula does miss any games I think Gersich is the best fit to fill in on that top line.