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Well, we won't be seeing any of these guys in the regular season, but obviously the NCAA enjoys putting the Gopher and the Sioux in the same region in the tourney, whenever possible. So we still may see some of these guys. From what I have heard, the U is pulling in possibly its most potent recruiting class ever, which is certainly saying something for a team with their history. Has anyone heard much about these guys? This is what I have gathered so far: Cammarata might be one of their best recruits since Vanek. Kloos sounds like he could rack up a TON of points. Geurtler sounds comparable to Rau Fasching sounds comparable to Coyle Brodzinski lead USHL D in points as a first year USHL player Sounds like a very deep class, at least on paper. Anyone hear anything else about these guys?

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I didn't think there was any way that Yale would beat UND a few years back either, but all it takes is a poor showing by one team, or a hot goalie to change everything. Anything is possible in this tourney, which is why the Sioux better be ready for Niagara. Niagara would love to pull the huge upset; as would Yale.

He he gets 9 unassisted goals and can't hit 10, he doesn't deserve the award

I'm glad we're playing Niagara over Yale. Granted, anyone can win come tourney time, but Yale has proven that they can compete and beat some good talent (DU, CC, BC-tie). Niagara may be talented but they are unproven. Hope the boys are ready, and I am very interested to see the Goofer Yale game Friday. Depending which MN team shows up they could easily roll or get rolled. Very unpredictable.

I think that is what they are counting on. They need another player to be able to step up and get on the scoresheet for the tournament. Odonnel just might be the guy. That being said, we need contributions from every line. Anyone could be the person to step up and make the difference.

Not worried ... just curious. We have some strong players that should be returning, but no one to the caliber of Oshie, Toews, Nelson that I can see really being an early departure threat. Sure wish we still had Nelson about now, Dell too!

Agree on all counts ... I am as guilty as the rest too. Being in the student section with a beer or two or six in your, I was probably not the best myself, a few years back. I just would like to see them limit the vulgarity. I understand fans getting heated and probably even a small degree of swearing being used, but some people just take it too far now. Maybe being a parent has changed my way of thinking, but it kind of sad when you see a little kid at the game and half the arena is chanting the f word.

Anyone else an early departure potential for UND?

Again not saying that they don't have any vulgar cheers, I'm just saying they have some that aren't vulgar. I just think its funny how self righteous some people are on this blog, when our fans can be just as vulgar as the rest; sometimes more. That being said, regardless of the team, sport, location, etc; you're going to get good and bad fans everywhere you go.

I didn't say they don't have any not vulgar cheers, I said they have some creative ones that aren't vulgar.

Any thoughts on Forbort or Simpson leaving this year?

I think there is a balance, you want a good person to win the hobey, but it should be about on ice skills. Should Frattin have won the hobey the year he was nominated? Absolutely! Had he had the same type of numbers, with multiple arrests that year? Probably not. I think we have to remember that these are college kids and they are not going to be perfect, but at the same time being a college kid and a hockey player does not give them free reign to do whatever they please with no consequences. Corban has good numbers and an excellent show of personality and sportsmanship Danny has a good show of sportsmanship and personality with excellent number, and a few small off ice problems that he dealt with. Either should be a strong candidate for winning this award; and neither has done anything that should be considered troubling enough to take them out of the running. At this point if they are beat out, it should be based on their on ice performance.

Lets not kid ourselves like Sioux fans are all saints either. I've been in the Ralph for the F the Gophers chant, heck I could hear it crystal clear on TV too. Along with several other bad ones. Every team have some of "those" fans, we saw it in Duluth a year or so ago with some tasteless Native American innuendos. I've heard pretty vulgar stuff at Wild games too, which is pretty sad because these events are becoming less and less family friendly. I'm all for having fun, cheering loud, and getting crazy at games, but too many people don't know where to draw the line. I hate to admit it, but the Gopher student section is one of the few that actually has some creative cheers that aren't vulgar. I wish UND could get some of those going, with the way our student section is setup is would be great and very loud.

I know, I meant to go to the title game, which is where they always seem to knock us out

Ha, when I first read that, I though you said "A healthy Huff could lead us to a 13 win, 14 loss season" lol I was like, what the heck is wrong with this guy. Huff is a tremendous player, through in the rest of a mostly returning team and some strong new freshman and we should have a greate season

Agreed, but there are always homers that think UND should be the #1 seed every year regardless of their record. I like UNDs spot right now; should be able to handle Niagara just fine. Likely a rematch with the Goofs to go the the Frozen Four, which will be the B1G test. If we can bean Minnesota, we have a solid chance of #8. One game at a time, but if there is a silver lining; should we make it to the Frozen Four, we wouldn't have to play BC.

I'm sure the only people looking ahead are fans. No doubt this team is only concerned with playing Niagara right now. Hak would have it no other way.

agreed can't look past them, but i like the matchup ... i would prefer Niagara to Yale

Can't ever look past an opponent, but they have not played anyone decent this year. They may have a solid goalie, but we will be by far the most dominant team to test them. Shouldn't be another Yale game, Yale actually had a little talent that year (not that we should have lost). UND 5-1 I'd rather our matchup than the goofers ... Yale beat CC, Denver and tied BC this year.

lets not be that kind of fan ... we played just fine at the final five. ran into a really hot goalie with Howe. Sure we could have played better, but they definitely weren't bad. Go Sioux, take care of the first round, then get some redemption on the goofers for ending our season last year.

Mad props to Mankato for their performance this season, glad to see them be a tourney team

Bummer to see the guys lose, but glad they got to play a tourney game. Already looking forward to next season, with so many returning player, and some solid freshman coming in. There will be a great chance to make some noise in the Big Sky. On to hockey and the Final Five...

Agree on all counts

A lot of negativity here about the CBI and the CIT. I would say that is true for some teams, but for our team it should still be considered progress. I don't care who we play its extra games in March. Now if we are still playing in only the CIT in 5 years, then we may have something to be disappointed about. But this is a good place to start getting better; win some games in a bad tourney and keep getting better for next year.