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Yeah, I don't care who the team is, top end players sticking around is good for the college game. I said the same thing when Bjugstad decided to stay another year. Regardless of who the team is, it is nice to see player stick around.

Agreed, I understand what he was saying ... Rocco was fun to watch; but his game and excitement level wasn't even comparable to Oshie. Youtube Rocco college highlight and Oshie college highlight to see my point

Nick was already coming in the Fall, I assume someone else will now step in to this open role. Any names that we weren't planning on seeing here in the Fall?

So Rocco is gone, time to move on ... mistake in my opinion, cuz I think there was still plenty of room for development, but money talks. Good luck to him. Moving on ... Who do we see coming in to take his place?

The Nokota might me cool, they could be the Nokes for short. I would take the Roughriders too. I would prefer they just remain UND, with no name and no new logo but I doubt that will happen. I just really hope the school doesn't do something stupid like the force or the spirit, etc.

I hate correcting people but I believe the proper term is Goofers, not Gophers.

still good to see, alot of early departures won't see NHL ice, but they still want to go make any money that they can.

Awesome, good to see this. This is good for the sport.

There were alot of comparisons to Nate Gerbe when he was recruited. If we could get production from Rocco next year, like BC got out of Gerbe (or even close) I think alot of people would be really happy. Hard to forget Gerbe's hat trick against us when BC just dominated the Sioux.

Have to remember that some kids will stick around because they like college and the game. Blood said he would have stayed another year if he could. I know that isn't common for everyone, but we will see what happens.

The ironic thing with all of this is I grew up a huge Gopher fan. My dad had season ticket for YEARS. Then I started at UND in fall of 03 and changes quickly (as did my parents). I saw back to back Championships for the Goofs right before going to UND, and I cannot wait to see UND raise that banner. Go Sioux!

Hope to see Rocco back, hope he and the rest of the guys have a chip on their shoulders and some unfinished business for next season!

Well, it was not so much the loss that hurt, but the way we lost and whom we lost to. Not to mention the boys played one of there best games of the season. Go Union tomorrow night, then I'll be anxiously awaiting the NFL draft in May. Then I get to meet my little man, and future Sioux player, at the end of May. College hockey season will be back soon enough, and we should have a very strong team for at least the next two years. Can't wait! Go Sioux!

Screw the haters... last time I enjoyed a Nat'l Championship was in 03 when I was a Goofer Fan (the dark years), Then I started at UND ... Ups or Downs I've been all of the Sioux, and I always will be! Go Sioux, Terrific performance tonight, this team has shown amazing improvement this season.

Yep! It gets old and there will be light at the end of the tunnel, BUT to claim coaching had anything to do with tonight would be ridiculous. Hak had these boys playing the best game of their season. These guys played an amazing game, they did EVERYTHING but win! Disappointed in the result, Proud of the performance! Go Sioux! We'll get them next season!

Biggest disappointment in this loss is that it was with .6 sec left. Other that us losing, this was a tremendous game by UND. Trying to compare the talent of this team to our last Frozen Four team is not even comparable. This team had less to work with, and showed up with more. Wilcox kept the goofs in this game, and UND played their hearts out. This team SHOULD be back in the frozen four next season (possible rematch). We held their top scorers in check and played the best game of our season. Could not be more proud of our team! That being said ... Go Union!

I know it will come up on the message boards, but could anyone calling for Hak's job after that season, those playoffs, and that loss, please hand in your Sioux jerseys and apparel now. If that is your immediate out, you don't deserve to wear the colors. This team will be back in full force and stronger next season. CAN'T WAIT!!!!

Unfortunately, they all count. Good effort by the goofs to get the puck to the net with when OT looked inevitable.

Yeah, that was pretty hilarious. I don't know how stupid you have to be to let a guy talk you into taking a penalty when the game is stopped.

Hate to say it but Kyle is not a bad player, its all the other crap that makes him obnoxious. As for the chirping, we all have them and we all hate them. Thats the same reason Goofer fans didn't like Hextall, he like to talk on the ice. I still remember watching him line up at wing for a faceoff, and you could see him talking to the guy; then the guy winds up and whacks him before the puck even dropped. Funny to see a player get in to someones head enough to make them take a dumb penalty like that. Might have even been against the Goofs, but I don't remember.

Cuz Paul Allen know anything about college hockey? Its embarassing just to watch him try.

Yeah, they all count the same though. Sometimes its good positioning, sometimes it just capitalizing on a rebound. Kind of funny that it is so easy to dislike him, because I don't think there was any animosity towards his brother when he played for CC; but I guess a few dives, some big goals and a rodent jersey will do that.

If Rau didn't take so many dives I wouln't dislike him as much. He has talent, no need for him to flop like a fish; though that is often due to the officials that let him get away with it too.

Cepis was my least favorite of all time ... He was a poor man's Hextall. Ya love him if he's your, and you hate him if he is with the opponent.

^^This!