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Yep, Ballys. Sorry to hear that, man. That is brutal.

I am still incredibly confident in this team's ability to play D. We got caught being too loose against QU who is a veteran, and high-paced team. On Friday, we dominated their forward groups from top to bottom for nearly 40 minutes after being down 3-0. I'd expect with the level of play to be similar energy wise and our boys aren't gonna be surprised. I'd expect to see Sendo-Jammer-Hain to be back together checking like demons against their top level skill. I trust those three to contain the top line. Those three need to set the pace of defensive play and the rest of the boys need to follow suit. DeRidder is our guy right now, IMO. He's played the Gophs and knows what's coming.

"In an effort to alleviate parking concerns, Minnesota fans are asked to park in St. Paul and walk to 3M Arena at Mariucci." Wait, what? Assuming this is a joke, but I'm very curious hahaha.

Right, and I didn't imply you said anything different. I'm saying I've never met a single Gopher fan that doesn't think UND is a massive rival. Insane how anyone could not think we are.

I guess I've never met a Gopher fan who doesn't think UND is a massive rival. Even their players say it.

All the memories.... all the feels. Not a lot of fluff needed here. I feel like in the comeback on Friday against Q, we looked like a team that could make a deep run at a national title. Saturday, not so much. UND needs to tighten up the D against Minny's dynamic group. Should be a lot of fun. Let's see if we can get some of these young studs properly acclimated to The Rivalry. 3-2 UND Sendo, Blake, Costantini

Helped create the best sports action photo I've ever seen...

Omg, I forgot about Rand Peckbold. Ugh, dislike that dude. In all honesty, of all the teams we played last year, I thought they were the best. I haven't taken a deep dive, but I know their stud goalie is back. They played a crazy good possession game last year, so I expect something similar. We have plenty of guys who thrive in that possession game. Looking at Hain, Sendo, Jammer. It feels like we have more skill this year and if we can wear the game down and match their grind, I feel like this could be a good weekend. Would love a sweep, but anything more than one win this weekend should be well received. I say we win and tie... Take the 66% in the PWR with an OT winner. I'd be thrilled.

Overall a really great performance last night. I'd prefer DeRidder getting back in there after a shutty, but I'll bet we see Helly. I won't be upset with either. I think we get Kunz in for Ness, maybe Strinden, even though I think Strinden was fine last night. I say Sidorski sits and Albrecht is the extra skater. I'd be fine with lines 1-3 staying the same. This one will be tighter, I think, but UND finishes the sweep before a tough, but fun, five-game stretch. 4-2 UND Hain, Jammer, Schmaltz, Juddy

This was pretty close! Called the goal total, nailed the D-man goal, and 4 of the 6 scorers. Stonestramous strikes again.

Well, we didn't play the entire 60 the way we hoped, but at the end of the day, that game was exciting. 6-0 against any team in a home opener is no joke. My takes: - Remember our 15-16 big question mark? Cam Johnson was pretty good that year, eh? I feel like DeRidder may be CJ 2.0. Keep that kid with limited chances like tonight, he'll make the big time saves and we'll win a lot of games in front of him - Oofa, that top PP has A LOT of skill and dare I say, some chemistry?? After one game?? That could be fun. - The Hain Sendo Jammer line must stay. They have legit chemistry and made some nasty plays tonight and set the standard for pace and edge. Defensively, that is a trio that can slow down ANY line in the country. - Jackson Blake ... Gonna be star. - Noticable jumps in skill/progression ... Jandric, Costantini, Schmaltz (he's nearly a true No. 1 center as a Soph), Johnson - Dumb penalties. Would some of those be called in January? No excuses, tho. That's gotta stop Very excited about tonight. I see no visible holes in this team.

You're GD right, Sic. You're GD right.

Teaching older generations how awesome things were or remember how I awesome I used to be??

Yep, for sure. Not to mention they were basically babies lol.

Such a nasty pass. Listen to the pop of that crowd. Chills every time.

Agreed. My first reaction that it was weird they didn't know about it, but then I thought more about it. That was 16 years ago... some of these kids were toddlers when that happened. Then, I felt bad about myself because I felt old LOLOL

Woooo! So pumped for this. Very interested to see the line combos and who gels quickly. I was very excited by what I saw last week against Manitoba and I'm hoping for a similar result. UND wins 6-2 James, Hain, Moore, Gaber, Jammer, Sendo

Friday - James Saturday - Sendo

But also found plenty for himself. He'll learn, but he'll also turn some heads doing it!

Let's get this going! Feeling even more excited about the team after watching the rookies look incredibly ready to contribute. This needs to be and should be a sweep.

He looks like he just received news that has slightly inconvenienced his day.

Non-Canadian juniors bias?

Yeah, I think people are thinking Chris Dilks... he.... definitely doesn't like us lol

I just got off their site and it's updated to the same story on GFHerald.com. They must have caught their boo boo.

Where are you two looking?