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And where did I hear on a recent podcast-either the Alive in Five Guys or Schlossman-said that UND always had every coach on the bench for games whereas you’d look over at the opponent’s bench and it would typically be the head coach and one other assistant because the others were out on the road, recruiting. Whoever said this specifically mentioned Western Michigan as an example of a team that typically only has 2 guys on the bench.

If it’s true that Perron (and perhaps others) had deals worked out with other schools dating back several weeks and the coaches knew it, does it make sense to have played them? Just asking for thoughts on that. Seems if you know that you’re gone after the season ends, might compromise your work ethic and such having one skate out the door already, so to speak.

Schloss said on one of his UND hockey podcasts a few weeks back that he’d heard Noreen was going to blow up the roster and very few guys would be invited back for next year.

Edit: I screen shot this snippet from the story.

There’s a good Matt Wellens article in the Duluth Tribune where he recaps the season and what is to look forward to next year. Lots of quotes from Sandelin. You can sense the displeasure in Sandy’s quotes regarding today’s NIL and transfer portal world we now live in.

I hope we continue to see similar announcements from other UND players very soon like Jake’s.

That would be so nails!

Now, does Jackson retain Karl and Simpson or does he bring in new supporting staff?

Nursing that one goal lead late in the game, Alex Bump hoofing to beat out an icing and in turn, UMass ices the puck leading to an offensive zone faceoff for the Broncos and darn near scoring. Now that’s what I call effort and leadership.

You all think that’s a 5 minute major? My opinion is yes-UMass guy saw numbers and drilled him from behind into the boards.

Anyone which officiating crew is doing today’s game? Some Gophers fans said that the crew that did their game was sent home by the NCAA but they didn’t cite any sources to that.

So I just got home and turned on the game. Is it a case of Western thinking it would be a cake walk or just off to a slow start?

That sounds like something he would say! Go to YouTube and watch his post game comments about being Tee’d up by the refs up in Denver and how there are a couple things in life he’s never encountered-the Easter bunny, Santa, and an official who’s admitted he was wrong. Classic!

Serratore even told the story at Sioux boosters prior to the ice breaker tournament in 2011! He had the entire audience in absolute stitches in only the way Frank Serratore can! Hak had the task of following him up and even said as much when he took the podium! Frank said he had Blais’ national championship ring mark embedded in his forehead! Classic story.

Who knows? Maybe Mannino’s on a plane headed to Long Island University to take over the Sharks program.

I have my people on it

ESPN the Ocho reporting John Tortorella being spotted having lunch yesterday at the Red Pepper!

In my humble opinion, I’d think he’d be a long shot but it is interesting given the timing.

The Gazette article only offered up a brief quote from the CC athletic department confirming that he is no longer with CC and wish him well. No mention of why he resigned or where he’s going. Kris Mayotte was unavailable for comment.

That’s what I’ve been wondering!

A jersey tug cele on an empty netter.

Would love an explanation of how Penn State didn’t get a minor for running the goalie in his own crease.

Yah totally. They need a spark of some sort.

Maine goalie got drilled.

Wasn’t it Virg who broke the story of Jimmy Hoffa’s remains being found under the end zone at Meadowlands Stadium?