stoneySIOUX

100% agree

Really impressive year as a freshman for a top flight HS hockey program. Definitely a good start for this kid.

But they are. That's the problem. I'm not sure what the expectation is. Are the players supposed to throw teammates under the bus? Are the coaches supposed to do the same? Sure seems that's what some on here want.

I guess I just don't buy that. I've never thought one time the players or coaches think missing the tournament is acceptable. Post game comments are nothing but cliches. This is college hockey. Calling out of players by teammates and coaches just won't happen.

Culture? Is that that thing we all love and talk about when we win, but detest and mock when we lose? I'm just checking.

Frisch is coming in next year to UND. I'm not so sure whom Exiled One was referring to, but if it's Frisch, I think we are believe he's gotten wrong info.

Haha very, very true.

"Hate" is incredibly relative to the situation lol.

DU is still my No. 2 and Wisco my No. 3 because of the length of the hate. Another half decade of annoying may push Duluth up higher, for me. The Bulldogs were so irrelevant for so long before the late 2000s, I never really hated them.

5 years ago I would have been lukewarm on Duluth. Now, it's strong.

My list is relative short, but they are strong hates haha: - Minny, DU, Wisconsin, UMD, BU, BC.

Not so sure it's set as I've heard Peski may have a decision to make, but even with him potentially leaving, that corps is rock solid and will be for several years.

Being able to play top line minutes is also a big consideration. He'd be a key cog next year.

I definitely think you're right about taking the next step. I am concerned of our lack of centers, though. I think Michaud would step in to the No. 1 center simply because I don't want Senden to break from Smith/Hain. I don't think Weatherby is ready for a No. 1 center spot. Plus, Michaud is a really good player.

He'd be our top line center. Without a doubt.

I just can't cheer for my rivals. I get the sentiment, but we don't need more help in regards to being the best conference in college hockey. I'd rather Clown just lose lol.

NCHC started play in 2013-14. Sorry, I had to be that guy. We didn't win a title the first two years in existence and we've won the next three!

I've got them at No. 16 and it's not close haha.

Agreed.

Not a fan of their fanbase, but I just care very little about the team. They've done nothing of value, to me.

Or Denver.

Anyone but Denver, IMO. Duluth has two. Meh haha.

I actually picked Quinnipiac over UMass in the bracket. Not sure why, just a hunch? haha

I'm all in on AIC. When I saw Mankato at UND, I thought they were the best team in the country. Them and Clown are a toss up, for me. Definitely cheering for Mankato.

Definitely not what I'm saying.