InHeavenThereIsNoBeer

BC, by their own fans' admission, are having a down year talent wise. They lost the most players to early signing in all of college hockey. They lost a Mike Richter award winning goalie in Thatcher Demko. They lost Miles Wood, Alex Tuch, Adam Gilmour, Ian McCoshen, and Zach Sanford. That's a ton of talent and point production to replace and it's shown in their early season losses to Air Force and Wisconsin who, despite showing promise, still lacks defense and a solid goaltender. BC has a great program, but the team this year can't be classified as great, not at this point at least.

Agreed, I went to a UND v MN game at Ridder Arena and I thought it was a good time. It helps to have that arena specifically built for smaller crowds. The Ralph swallows up any atmosphere they might have at UND women's games.

Great find, that was really cool to see Haviland's demeanor with his player. Also, The Ralph reigns supreme

I don't think it would have to be magic. If you watch UND Hockey show with BB Jost makes a comment that at the end of the Canisius game on Saturday he looked over at Gersich and said something to the effect of "this is the best place ever" referring to the Ralph. Also, know a kid who is in class with him and he made a comment that he might not be here "in a couple years". Obviously things can change but I don't think Jost will be kicking down the door to leave Grand Forks.

Yup, as far as I remember at least. College was a bit of a haze

Yeah I've been in it when I lived down there. The only reason I remember it is because I remember chuckling at a 1957 national championship banner

Yup, when I first saw $8Mil for a new rink I was thinking it'd be quite the downgrade from World Arena. However, CC could use a rink at least a little closer to campus. They get terrible student turnout at games and a good part of the reason has to be the arena's proximity to campus.

We could have a really badass curling team.

Yup, this was crazy loud. I get chills just remembering this. Not to get too poetic, but it felt like the crowd willed UND to clinch the Penrose Cup that year. Of course, it would've been nice to have Macmillan for the stretch run that year too.

When I questioned NCHC on twitter they stated Roku channel will be ready in November... take that FWIW

Agreed, 12k people turning their backs to the opponent would be cool

I didn't notice Peski much Friday night, which I considered a good thing for his 1st game.

Gersich

He looked green, but then again so did Ausmus Wolanin and Shaw at times. My initial though on Johnson was that I liked Peski better but it's early and they both have a lot of growing to do.

He did at times however that 2nd goal doesn't happen if he doesn't play outside the system.

7-1 UND Boeser Hat trick

I like the BeaST Line

You see that ripper Gornall had vs Manitoba?

I think this'll be a battle for the 1st part of year. Wouldn't be surprised to see Gornall tomorrow

That and Ticketmaster still has quite a few left, not sure what the reason is. Hopefully there's a lot of people looking for last second tickets!

First Regular season gameday thread, the 2016-2017 season is really here! 5-1 UND Boeser x2, Jost, Pogo x2

Sounds like a fish story

Yup, after I asked her she actually didn't make that particular set. I'll find a picture of hers and send it to you.

I call BS, the Sanford Center could hold way more than $10,000

This has been the most productive thread of 2016.