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Our defense gave up an average of 28.5 points per game and 398 yards per game. All respect to Schmidt, but should we really be that upset he is leaving?

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/4471148-List-of-UND-hockey-future-nonconference-opponents-NCAA-hockey-regional-sites-and-Frozen-Fours As per Schloss, our non conference opponents for 2020-2021 are: vs. Penn State in Nashville (Hall of Fame Game), single game, Oct. 17. vs. Minnesota vs./at Bemidji State at Cornell vs. Niagara Could play one of the Bemidji games at Target Field and I guess determine if the other game is in Grand Forks or Bemidji. To me that is the best option. Not sure how many Bemidji fans would travel to Minneapolis, but certainly more than any other opponent.

Doesn’t need to be the Gophers. Given that we play them at the Ralph, it likely won’t. NDSU proved you don’t need to play a school from Minneapolis to play a home game in Target Field. I think a game against Michigan would be a better option. Place would a sea of green. Omaha was a blast. This would be even better. Plus the ice would be far better given it is a game in Minnesota and not Nebraska and the NHL is involved in preparing the ice. I’m all for it!!

Latest update on Hunter from his mom. Day seven, Jan. 3, 2019 update: “I can’t wait to get back to work,” Hunter said today. He sat in his wheelchair and rolled it down the hallway with the PT and OT staff. It wore him out but the progress we’ve seen in the past few days in miraculous and we’re praying for more miracles. This is the new normal. We won’t sugarcoat it. It’s painful, grueling and we celebrate each day’s “wins.” We also need to understand the “rules” of the new game we’re playing. Hunter is an athlete and a competitor. When we were told yesterday Hunter’s spinal cord injury is the most severe as measured by the ASIA (American Spinal Injury Assn.) test we also learned the percentage of people who walk again with a complete or total spinal cord injury is two percent. Hunter said “Wow! That’s so much better than I thought it would be. I’ve been in the two percent category before.” He went on to explain going to be a Division I athlete when coming from a class of 18 students, playing Class B nine-man football and other life experiences that built his character. In the category of little wins, today Hunter was given a bigger and longer hospital bed which for his large frame was much awaited and “is so awesome.” We are surrounded by an incredible medical staff and I will share more about them soon but we know this is where Hunter was meant to be cared for at this time. In the category of big wins, late this afternoon we were verbally told we have insurance APPROVAL and medical clearance to transport Hunter to Craig Hospital in the Denver area early next week to begin his rehabilitation. From where we were a week ago, this is a BIG praise. This has been the most grueling week of our lives and yet the most hope-filled. One week ago today, Hunter’s life and the lives of all who are connected to him changed as a result of a skiing accident. Hunter did not lose consciousness. He clearly remembers the accident on “an easy blue run” as he says and we look at the dent on his ski helmet every day with thankfulness. For anyone who has experienced trauma, tragedy, and adversity, you know the survival mode you enter to get through each and every moment. We’ve been carried by your immense prayers, care, and love. We can only explain this outreach as a greater purpose and calling. God's got this. Hunter is alive. He does not have a brain injury. He has his mind, voice, use of his arms and hands and will work hard to accomplish new goals he has set for himself. Hunter’s path is not one we could see or know. He’s shared last year the UND Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) theme was “Why me? Why not me.” We believe he has been prepared for this journey as best he can. Is there a lot of emotion? Severe pain, adversity, and unknowns? Yes. God is building a greater story from this experience, not only for Hunter but for thousands joining us in prayer. As a dear friend shared very early on last weekend with us, "more people will go to heaven from this experience." Hunter is absolutely more faithful in his outlook right now than Nathan or I am. His complete trust has strengthened our faith just in the past week. Keep praying please, anytime, anywhere. God listens and comforts. Prayers are needed as it’s a lot to process and persevere through and continues to be a traumatic situation. We also see many around us in this hospital in need of prayers. You have those same types of people hurting and broken around you. Let's love on them, pray for them and fill them with hope as we have been this past week and will continue to be uplifted. Specific prayer requests: For Hunter’s continued medical stability and mental and physical strength building each day For Hunter and fellow spinal cord injury patient Todd to get to Craig Hospital next week and get settled into their new hospital rooms and begin their rehab regimen For all of the insurance approvals and housing needs Nathan and I are working to get done at Craig Hospital can be finalized on Monday For our daughters and our entire family to continue to be supported and loved on a little extra during this time. Our daughters (ages 10 and 12) are experiencing this far away from us and we’re so grateful for those rallying around them. We miss them terribly and love seeing them on FaceTime daily. Thank you. Your support is unwavering. Nathan and I talked together about how people have filled all the gaps in our life over the past week and are helping us find a path forward in our new normal. It impacts almost all aspects of our daily life. This network has filled all the needs we had and so much more. We will forever be grateful. #pinkestrong

Great article by Schloss recapping a decade long of covering UND hockey, not missing a single game. What a decade it was. Some great memories!! https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/hockey/4847701-Behind-the-scenes-stories-from-covering-all-436-UND-hockey-games-in-the-decade

I am hoping to see Hunter with his teammates on the sidelines at home games next year. Heck, why stop there.....I hope to see Hunter WALKING across the field before the game with his parents on Senior Day!!

UND is 14-1-2, #1team in the Nation. UAH is 1-14-3, #60 (dead last) team in the nation. UND has outscored their opponents 71-27. UAH has been outscored 77-31. I think we will manage without Pinto. Give him the weekend off.

Well, Brock Vandagriff is looking for a new school to commit to!! https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28404845/qb-brock-vandagriff-pulls-commitment-oklahoma

Ahh, No considering he just played 5 games the last week and will be flying back from Europe tomorrow.

Nope

Another added perk to those attending Saturdays game.

Anyone got a free streaming link for the US game? When available, please post!! Please and thanks you!!!

Here are the links to purchase #PinkeStrong t-shirts, decals, and newly added wristbands. All proceeds go towards medical expenses for Hunter. Latest update from yesterday is Hunter is now out of the ICU and on the Neuro floor of the hospital. Recovering there until he will eventually move to the Craig Hospital which is one of the best in the coutry for spinal chord injuries and rehab. As always, keep prying for Hunter. https://pinkestrong.myshopify.com/?fbclid=IwAR3L1yzzDCVl7ph8t39YxzqALKIPjrSwEHffp46c2jpl4meHmWYizBFaWWI

It’s too bad the games with the Gophers are in Grand Forks next year. Would have been awesome to see one of the games at Target Field!!

https://fightinghawks.com/news/2019/12/31/general-north-dakota-mourns-the-loss-of-lowell-schweigert.aspx I will definitely be wearing some UND green on Monday the 6th in honor of great alum, fan, but more importantly a great man.

Shirts now available online for purchase. 100% of profits go towards Hunters medical expenses. How awesome would it be for for there to be a "PinkeStrong White Out" at the first home game!! https://shopbluco.myshopify.com/collections/graphic-tees/products/pinkestrong?fbclid=IwAR3eEZB_mlyGt_y19kw2XlgSzIj0IrcmUalohfuySeofakoCWpXxyE22Pjw

There is a Facebook group dedicated to Hunter now. Just search for #PinkeStrong. They are going to be selling t shirts with this logo and the verse Hunter picked out that is going to be his motivation thru all of this. 100% of the profit going towards Hunter's medical costs. More information tomorrow on how to order them.

https://www.inforum.com/opinion/columns/4844136-McFeely-You-have-a-future-its-just-not-the-future-you-thought-injured-UND-football-players-mom-tells-him/www.inforum.com/sports/football/4844136-McFeely-You-have-a-future-i -"We were sitting with him and asked, 'What specifically do you want us to pray about on your behalf?' He said, 'I want you to pray for the person who collided with me. I don't want him to feel guilty,'" Katie Pinke said. "And then he said, 'I hope I can meet him someday.” Can’t say enough about the character of this young man. It’s obvious why he is one of the vocal leaders on this team. Not sure what the future holds for Hunter. But one thing I am certain is that through all of this, he is going to be an inspiration and a witness to many. He already is.

Someone repping at the WJC. Sioux jersey and Old Glory. What a combo!!

Someone representing at the WJC!! Sioux jersey and old glory. What a combo!!

WOW. you kidding me?!! What a pass!

Here is the latest update from Hunters mom. Continued prayers needed. katpinke Day two update: Nathan and I are sitting by Hunter's bedside as he rests. For three days, he is on strict bed rest, laying flat, healing from his spinal and back surgery. He sits up slightly 3x daily to slowly eat. He also is keeping up with football scores. His favorite to hear was the Dolphins beating the Patriots today! I also read him your comments, messages, and texts and if you don't hear back from us, just know your encouragement and most of all, the prayers are life-changing for Hunter. After tomorrow's day three of rest, we're praying for more positive progress and have some ideas of the next steps on the long journey ahead. Specific prayer requests: 1. Stabilizing his vitals to allow for next steps in his recovery 2. Comfort and pain management 3. Miraculous sensation in his lower extremities 4. The ability for Nathan and me to get some needed rest tonight 5. His medical team 6. To keep focused on the next thing and not worry about the future. We have more praise than we can list. Hunter has his mind, hands and arms, an ARMY of prayer warriors (that's YOU!) lifting him up for miraculous healing and people showing up for Hunter and our family in so many ways. We don't understand WHY this severe spinal cord injury has happened to our son but in the midst of trying, difficult times we see God's greater plan unfolding. Yes, we are sad. Yes, we want to wake up from this terrible dream. Yes, we want to trade places with Hunter. This is our reality now. Hunter isn't going to run out of this hospital. Something BIG is happening though and we feel it. God can take tragedy and pain and use it for good. When you're in neurotrauma ICU, you see patients and families with much worse circumstances than you. Today two strangers in the hallway asked to give me hugs. They shared their story and I shared ours. If you look for God's love, you find it. It's everywhere. I plan to get more organized in our #hunterstrong journey updates with a blog and FB group soo and will that here when ready. THANK YOU for your prayers, support, kindness, and love.

I don’t think there will ever be a man who loves and supports UND athletics more than Lowell Schweigert. But more importantly, he was an even better person. He will definitely be missed.