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I do like the last change angle because we definitely struggled against the Pacific Rim line in Denver. If we can have our "Heavy Line" limit them like they did the CCM line I love our chances.

I might check the USCHO boards. Finding a BC or QU fan on this site might be a bit tough.

No but I'm wondering as well. I just planned to take Uber from my hotel.

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Sell out for UND vs Minnesota? Sure, but definitely not for State hockey. That's part of the reason they're going away from The Ralph. Even with clear boards I don't think it would be advantageous for viewing. I'm sure clear boards aren't the best option from a quality perspective or more arenas would have them. But I will admit, I looked up pictures and it is pretty neat looking.

In my unprofessional opinion, it's too big and it is not set up for hockey viewing. I can't think of a situation where hockey was played in a football stadium where it turned out well. Obviously playing outdoor games at The Big House or for the NHL Winter Classic are more for spectacle then for playing important hockey games. I can't even think how you would set up bleachers where you could have a good view of the rink from multiple angles.

I'd offer to share my 1 bed at our hotel but it might make the wife uncomfortable.

There are many instances when a goalie is helping a team by playing the puck. One example, team on the PP rings the puck around the boards from center ice and goalie stops it behind the net for his teammate to easily handle and fling down the ice as opposed to the puck getting to the other winger and setting up their powerplay. The benefit of it isn't immediately apparent as it doesn't usually translate directly to a goal but it's not as black-and-white as saying 'I hate goalies who play the puck and think they're helping their team'.

I'm going to the first semifinal game because it should be a really good game!

You're not getting me this year Dave, April Fools

Yup, I was going to college in Colorado Springs at the time of the Denver FF. We drove up and tried to scalp tickets but scalpers weren't budging off their outrageous prices. We opted to stay in that bar(can't remember the name now) and watch the game on tv as well. Although the game went south fast, I did enjoy watching the scalpers tickets turn worthless in about 15 minutes.

I always say Crosby would be a better player if he played for Hak... But I kid... Mostly

Would've been nice because then I wouldn't have to drive to Minneapolis

Tampa just became my new favorite Ff venue. A beer would help take the edge off.

At that point I'd probably scalp, shouldn't be an issue.

As long as UND > 59 other teams, I don't care.

He doesn't have the gawdy numbers but I honestly don't know if I'd trade him for any other dman in the country.

Thanks for the local advice Matt. I'm in section 312, row 3. How are the sight lines from the upper bowl?

I also thought it was weird he didn't try to sidestep him, he saw Drake coming the whole way and almost loaded himself for the hit rather than try to dodge it. I know this because if he hadn't loaded himself they both would've gone down. The ref hardly moved after contact.

That's strange, hope it works out for you!

Yeah my response wasn't necessarily directed towards you. I agree with everything you said. I thought it was a joke that all 3 of them were named as Hobey finalists. I can think of some guys on our team that are right up there with them and we showed that this weekend. IMO I'll take CBS over CCM any day of the week.

So he would've only scored 40 or 50 points?... and we wouldn't want him on our team? My glasses are tinted as green as the biggest Sioux fans but saying we wouldn't want one of the most dynamic players in the country is asinine.

He scored 71 points this year... Doh'k

You can choose to pick them up at will call.

We are getting into Orlando at about 1pm on Thursday. We fly back out at about noon on Sunday.