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The NCAA had not problem with the current banners that were there when they signed the agreement. My point is that in order to do this, you would be putting up new banners with the name Fighting Sioux on them. Which violates the agreement from the NCAA. I think it is a great idea for both National and Conference banners. Just don't know if the NCAA will let the Ralph do it. (By the ay, this is great that we are discussing National Championship banner issues)!!

The problem with using the logo of the time we won the Championship, UND signed an agreement with the NCAA that they could only keep historical important items at the Ralph and that all other items would be replaces as needed. Getting new banners to replace the old ones that say "Fighting Sioux" on them would be a breach of that agreement would it not?

What a great effort!! Way to save our best game for the biggest stage!! Hanging 8 is gonna feel great!!!!

Anyone know where the big watch party is in MSP? Is it still Sensors??

Melrose describing Denver's first goal using the telestrator last night sounded something like this.."Denver centerman wins the draw and passes over to the man and he shoots the puck. Watch here now as the player wins the draw and passes it over to the man and he scores". Bucci isn't much better. We all know this. If you had a drinking game where every time Bucci referred to a player and mentioned what NHL team the "are a product of" you might be passe out before the first intermission!! Starman really has shown that he is the best college hockey analysis not only that ESPN has, but in the country. They really need to utilize his talent and put him out there on College hockeys biggest stage. Someone mentioned Clay Matvick as well. That would be one heck of a broadcast team Far superior to the clowns that are out there now!!

Last change is definitively an advantage. But rooting for BC for a chance to exercise the demons of 2006, 2007, and 2008. (And 2001 I suppose).

Saw this on twitter: NCHC Tourney Champ has gone on to get knocked out of the first round of the NCAA tournament each year!! 2014: Denver - L 2-6 to BC 2015: Miami - L 5-7 to Providence 2016: St Cloud - L 4-5 to Ferris State Maybe it's a good thing not to win the Frozen Faceoff!!

When Bucci says on April 9th "North Dakota has won the 2016 NCAA hockey National Championship", then he will be everyone's favorite announcer!!!

From the interactive bracket on ncaa.com

Nickname Development Blog. http://blogs.und.edu/fightinghawks/

Pre 2000, many schools started up D1 hockey (Quinnipiac-1999, Canisius-1998, Uconn-1998, UNO-1997) to name a few. But, n the last 16 years, there have only been 3 schools that have started Division 1 hockey. (Robert Morris-2004, Penn State-2012 and Arizona State-2015). There is a reason for that. Starting D1 hockey is expensive. And Athletic Departments have to decide if the cost of adding hockey (mens and womens most likely due to Title IV). Some schools have the desire, but it either isn't financially worth it (Moorhead St), or they decide to put more money and efforts into their other sports. I think the B1G fits into the later. Hockey ranks 3rd at best at the majority of B1G schools. Sure Penn State mad the jump, but not without a sizable financial contribution form a donor. While there is a chance that more B1G schools will add hockey, we haven't seen any yet to even start the conversation of starting. And that is not just them. It's all over the country. Schools are not adding D1 hockey at the rate they used to. So to get to my point, I don't think that UND would have to worry about being kicked out of the B1G if it ever joined.

http://www.ncaa.com/news/icehockey-men/article/2016-03-24/ncaa-hockey-holy-cross-upset-changed-college-hockey-10-years?cid=ncaahockeysocial_fb_sf23081591 Can't believe is has been 10 years!! This was by far the loudest, craziest, most unbelievable moment I have ever been a part of!! Definitely the loudest the Ralph has ever been!!

UND in the NCHC: Established rivalries with 5 former WCHA foes. UMD, UNO, and St. Cloud are short, drive-able road trips. Also, many alumni in CO. Conference is regarded as one of the best in the country Like minded schools who put a priority on hockey UND in the B1G Reestablishing old rivalry with Wisconsin and Minnesota Having games withB1G schools guaranteed 4 times (2 at home every) year very intriguing B1G Network = $$$$$$$ B1G Networkand NBC Sports (when playing Notre Dame) = more national televised games Conference Tournament (at least every other year) is at the Xcel So there are clearly pro's to being in either conference. I think UND is very happy with the NCHC. Heck, they were the ones who were the driving force in forming it. I don't think the B1G will invite UND. But there is always that chance that they might and you have to be looking at the pros and the cons of joining just in case they do. Which is better for UND, the B1G or the NCHC? I guess that is the debate!!

We have dominated in afternoon playoff games lately!!

Northeastern reminds me of UND teams in the past that started out slow and took off after January. We all know how dangerous those teams have been. I don't think UND is looking past them at all. But they deffinitely have to bring their best (goes without saying). Might be one of the best 4 seeds in the tournament that there has ever been.

Those maroon seats disguised as gopher fans have turned into green seats disguised as gopher fans. Tons of empty seats!! Meanwhile, packed house all day at the Target Center.

So for those of us stuck at work, and tuning in later, whats the status of the ice? How's the crowd? Obviously heavy UND presence, but is it pretty full?

So what jerseys will the teams be wearing today? Home team still going to wear the dark? Haven't heard anything. Guess we will find out when they take the ice for warmups!!

I am offended that you are offended that these people are offended by something that is not really offensive!

Was thinking the same thing. I doubt that his high school gig is how he wants to end his career. Probably just a place to hang out before a head coaching job popped up.

So 4283 is the actual attendance or the paid attendance!!

Would probably have better ice conditions than TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha!!

So we went from a west coast liberal to a Republican from the mid west? I think they call that in the biz a net gain!!

Dude, it was a joke. Hence the smiley face!! Calm down buddy. We are all on the same team here!!

So I guess it is safe to say that the hockey players are all in the "hockey only" crowd. Who would have thought!!