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You are correct. I just got confirmation from the Ralph that these are replicas and do not have the quote inside. This is kind of strange, but understandable. It will ramp up the price of the gamers, and they said there may be a few of the unused sweaters possibly for sale. I know I have seen the one time gamers not being traditional weight, but lighter. Just one example I have, I will reference the ones used in Maine to honor the coach passing were not authentic game weight.

That is normally the case with "single game sweaters". The Ralph e-mail advertisement said they were replicas, but that could be a semantic issue. "Replicas" do not normally come in numbered sizes (46-56), but S,M,L, XL. Single game sweaters are normally made by the same company, but indeed lighter weight and could be a different location than the authentics, that they were multiple times. I ordered one because I like it, so we will see if they have the quote in the collar. I could be wrong, so we will see.

These are not replicas, I believe they are the same as the team will wear for this game. They are not "alternates", but a single game wear, so they are not of the same weight as a normal sweater. For single game sweaters in the past, they are a lighter weight and it keeps the cost down for the sweater although manufactured by the same company. Those that have bought "single gamers" in the past can verify that this is correct.

I have numerous patents and have trademarked a product name under a name that existed in the past. Trademarking a name like Nodak's would be pretty simple for the university, and it should be done. Even if there is a business that uses the name, this is a unique and different use of the name and likely would not be challenged. To those that are opposed to the use of Nodak as an alternative, please look at who the performance center is named after and how he wore a "NODAK" track uniform. It has been used in the past and is a good alternate in my opinion.

I just think it is pretty funny to look at some of the height/weight numbers and there are obvious games that are being played by teams on how they represent that information. I doubt other teams look at this info too closely, and I just wait to see how the players actually perform and have progressed season to season. Pooly no doubt does a great job with these kids, and I am not sure he is the one that actually does the data gathering, but I had to reference someone.

If you compare their height/weight from last year on the guys returning, it is amazing to see how most of the returnees are 1-2 inches shorter than last year's measurements. What in the world is Pooly doing to have these guys shrink?

This is a good little article on Jackson Blake on NHL.com. Man does he look like his dad in the picture. Carolina is pretty happy with him coming to North Dakota and want him to get stronger. I think Poolman will do wonders for this young man. Looking forward to watching him in NoDak gear for a few years. Blake following dad's footsteps in preparation for Hurricanes, NHL

Hobie Hedquist getting a little love in the NHL piece on possible late round goalie picks. Here is the article about the upcoming North American goalie prospects for this year's draft. Top goalie prospects discussed ahead of 2022 NHL Draft Personally, I think it would be a stretch for him to be drafted, but he did very well last season, and they mention he has a good upside. Hopefully he will continue to develop as he will not be pushed to play this year. I have a lot of confidence in Karl, and this could be a great fit in a couple of years.

My guess is that Michigan gives him a one-year contract at his same salary level, full of bonuses while they pressure the NCAA. Once the NCAA caves and says, "there is nothing to see here", Michigan will give him a big contract extension praising his trustworthiness.

He was a "Blue Chippa". Gotta trust the coaches. They will not always be right, but more often than not.

Congrats, will be pulling for you in Boston. Must be all those grindaz your team has that can pull off this high scoring affair! Gotta love some of the comments on here without giving other teams credit. There are some great defensive teams in this tourney, and there are a couple remaining tomorrow. We will see how those go.

One point that I think needs to be made regarding Kleven is the number of young good D recruits in the Senators system right now (not counting Tychonik as a good D recruit). I agree that they may want Kleven in the system, and with the way that the NCHC refs officiate, I would not be surprised if he decided to move on from college hockey. I think he could benefit from the time to develop further at UND, and he may not want to be in their system right now. I think he will make a great 3rd D pair for some NHL team in the future. If his rights get traded on draft day, that may make things more interesting.

There was one penalty on UMD that was even close to marginal. UMD got a huge break that the reviewed call was not a major. It would have been a major and a game for a UND player. Due to the contact with the glass with elbow to head, the NCHC likely would have suspended said player for the game tonight. This is just one of the reasons that I do not like Sandy as a coach. He will definitely tell his players to flop tonight to get more calls, and they likely will. They did try a couple of dives last night, but credit to the officials they were not called.

It was glad to see North Dakota pull the anti-Michigan last night and win with a short roster. No excuses, next man up, and follow through on the commitment. Speaks greatly of the team and the coaching process. My three stars of the night would be: #1 Mark Poolman, #2 Defense + goaltender, and #3 Berry. Without Poolman the conditioning would not be there, and the recovery of some of the players would not happen as it needs to happen. I think he gets short-changed on his value to the program. If I were a parent of a potential recruit, that would be a great factor in the decision process. I will bet that one of Jakes reasons for staying had to do with that development of his game that he could get at North Dakota. He needed that to step into a first line D role, that he will quickly have in Ottawa. This is why I love to watch North Dakota hockey, although there may be ups and downs, it is weekends like this that are special to the program. Watching them give up their bodies to protect the shut out with a four- goal lead, and a depleted lineup, was awesome. No matter what the rest of the season brings, I appreciate the game and hope for great things for this team.

I agree with that. UMD gave up a two goal lead to SCSU and dropped a point in the shoot-out Tuesday night. Must have been the coaching. Oh, it was Sandy, so it was obviously the goalie's fault.

All you have to do is read the pages from a few games this year and you can figure out why. I used to come on here after a game to see if anyone had any comments or found clips of things like how Senden and Jammer got injured last night. All you get now is the same garbage from the same folks when they lose about "Fire Berry", "Too many Grindaz", "Not enough Blue Chippas", etc. Even when they win folks seem to not be satisfied about something. Seems to be for the most part that the hockey knowledge is inversely proportional to the number of quotes by an individual. I have been to over 30 Frozen Fours and watch a lot of college hockey, even outside of North Dakota. I have seen the landscape change, and I feel it is much for the better of the sport. Every team has great athletes and the diversity from the non-traditional hockey states is awesome. We see that even in the North Dakota roster for over ten years now. There is very little difference between most of the college hockey players, with some obvious exceptions. This is what it is, a message board. People can say almost what they want. I just hope that the players, coaches, or parents of said players do not take much credence to what is said on here.

Washington Football Team now the Washington Commanders. You cannot make this up. I am only attaching one of the links to this new name for the Washington football team, and people are already mocking it. People calling them the "Commies" already, and who thought this was a great idea for a team based in our nation's capital? There is only one "Commander" in DC and how if this going to play out based on what party is in office? Is there anyone doing real marketing, or have common sense in the time we now live in? Washington Football Team — after scrubbing 'offensive' Redskins name in 2020 — is now the Commanders. And mockers are already nicknaming team 'Commies.' - TheBlaze This is what happens when you try to conform to cancel culture. I was not a fan of the old Redskins name, nor Braves, Chiefs, Savages, etc. I think they are in a far different category than the Sioux, Utes, Seminoles, Quakers, Sooners, Pioneers, etc. Everyone has an opinion, but this is what "cancel culture" is now defining.

What is the likelihood that we see a couple of Michigan "Blue Chippa's" turn pro after the Olympics based on this story? Report: Michigan Hockey Program Being Investigated For Various Allegations : College Hockey News This should be the end of Mel Pearson in college hockey. Unfortunate, since I thought well of him at Tech. Must have let the Michigan blinders think nothing could touch him there. See how the corrupt NCAA handles this situation.

Any info on why Budy is out indefinitely. Could not remember anything happening to him in the U18 game.

I do not think the NCAA is going to do anything about this, but it should be a loss to Western Michigan as a forfeit. To make matters worse, the GLI used to be played at Joe Louis Arena, now it should be at Little Caeser's Arena. If you noticed, both games that Michigan would have played are at Yost. They did not even have to leave the city to play the game. The only justice will be for Tech to beat them badly tonight.

I never heard back either.

I PM'd you a little bit ago for the Hextall.

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He had a bad preseason with Buffalo, and last night was his last chance to show he belonged. Did not do very well, and did not look comfortable. Buffalo does not have the greatest D in front of their goal tending, and Dell did not help his case. I am surprised that McIntyre did not get a look by an NHL team. He had a real good season in the AHL, but I guess his time has past to give him a shot. Scheel may get a shot in Dallas if his season with the Texas Stars goes well.