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YaneA, I'm too lazy to look up the answer to your question but I would doubt the Pioneers have had many games where they've given up 40 SOG.

forecheck, Trust me when I tell you that, when I initially suggested "Zach Attack", I had no idea there was any connection to "Saved by the Bell". Hopefully Virg Foss will never be writing about Zach Parise and Screetch in the same sentence!

I love the rim shot, Sicatoka. Nice touch. I kind of like the idea of Parise centering a line with Bochenski(or Massen) and Murray in a couple of years. Ya think there'll be a few goals scored with that group?

At the risk of overkill on Zach Parise, here's another note: He's in this week's Sports Illustrated in the "Faces in the Crowd" section. It centered around his MVP award in the Mac tourney a few weeks back. While nothing will compare to the "Hrkac Circus" either in name or goal production, I'm hoping that the "Zach Attack" will be the rallying cry in a few years. (Too Cheesy???)

dagies, Great minds think alike, eh? I just hope that if Andy is given a chance, he doesn't fall on his face. I'd be red-faced if he did. The bottom line is this: Blais wouldn't give Andy a start unless he has proven in practice that he is ready to go. As always, I'll trust the judgment of Blaiser and his staff to make the right decisions. BTW, if your similar post was on the USCHO board I didn't see it. Not because I missed it; rather because I've given up viewing that board. I'm tired of trying to sort through all the BS that comes with too many idiotic posters.

Goon, I don't think I intended to infer that UND "owed" Andy another chance. Likewise I would have a hard time arguing that Andy "deserves" another chance after the horrible year he's had. I do, however "hope" he gets that opportunity. Josh and Jake have leveled off recently and I think Blaiser is looking for a spark. Andy's stats coming into this year were excellent: 2.66 GAA and a 91% Save %. You might claim those as ancient and irrelevant, I don't. His soph and junior years showed that he has the ability to be a goalie that can make a difference. Further, he put up great numbers filling in for Karl in post season games. I don' know for sure if Blais will give him a shot. How many coaches would start a goalie who hasn't played since Dec 7? Not many. Would Blais? In a New York minute, if he thought it would give the team a lift heading into the playoffs. Blais seems to have a knack for having his hunches play out successfully. I say give Andy one more game. What have we to lose? One less game for Josh or Jake will not stunt their development. Maybe, just maybe, Andy will get hot and we can go into Mariucci or Kohl and pull an upset.

I am finally getting a chance to get to the REA. I was able to get tickets to Saturday's MTU game. I plan on getting to the arena an hour before game time to check out the palace. Is that enough time? What are some "do not miss" things/places to see?

I, too, think that Kollar will get a start this weekend. I haven't heard any rumors to that effect but I'm hoping Blaier gives him one more chance. If he does poorly, it'll be his last game played in a Sioux jersey. If he does well, maybe it is the beginning of a hot streak. We all know what a difference a hot goaltender can make come playoff time. Go Andy!

Preferably one that shoots right and could man the right point on the power play.

Looks like Ryan's little brother is a decent scorere (23 goals in 49 games).

It's great to hear some different perspectives of the SSM game last night.

Thanks for the update, jk.

SSM not only plays more games than other high schools they play 17 minute periods vs. the 15 allowed by MSHL.

According to the latest Central Scouting Service rankings the Sioux have five players/recruits listed.

jk, It's kind of spooky that, for no apparent reason, you too were recently thinking of Pelawa.

Even with my fuzzy crystal ball I can see some excellent hockey coming over the next couple of years and I'm not limiting it to just the Sioux.

Parise is listed at 5'10" and 170 lbs in the program.

Add me to the list of those who received "Fight on Sioux" for Christmas.

Last year I took my sons to a Sioux game in Mankato and our seats were against the glass right next to the Sioux bench.

dagies, Thanks for eloquently nipping this one in the bud.

I need some help on understanding the current situation regarding scholarship money.

Dagies is 100% right on with his last post.