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Since 2006 when Holy Cross beat Minnesota, a 4 seed has beaten a 1 seed every year. This year there were 2 (almost 3). I think I read somewhere that since the tournament expanded to 16 teams, more 4 seeds have advanced to the Frozen 4 than 2 or 3 seeds combined!! So what does this mean? 4 seeds are given an advantage over 1 seeds in the regionals that they should not deserve to have. Mankato got rewarded for a season of success earning a 1 seed by playing #4 seed Providence in Providence. The past 13 years when a 4 beat a 1, many of those games were played in less than half full arenas with a subdued crowd. Not having to play in a hostile environment is an advantage for the 4 seeds and why they have had success these last 14 years. Solution? As suggested, #1 seeds should host the regionals. They play 30+ games earning that #1 seed throughout the season. No reason they have to go across the country to play in a half full arena or in an arena 20 miles from the 4 seeds campus. Its easy. If you are a school that plays in an arena or has access to a larger arena if your home rink is small, reserve that arena for the weekend of the regionals. If you earn a 1 seed, then bam you get to host. If you are a school and you can't or don't want to reserve a viable venue for a regional, than the #2 seed has a chance to host. Will 4 seeds still win tournament games? Of course. But it will definitely not be as easy. Which is the way it should be.

I hear ya, I always thought that guys that said "Oh I like the kid UND has playing for them now. I remember watching his dad play when I was in college" were old gray haired fans that met at Judys talking about the old days of Sioux hockey. Now I am that guy!!!

https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/education/4593391-lamoureux-twins-speak-about-values-ethics-und “If there’s a way to be a part of a positive solution for women’s hockey to be back at the university in the Ralph, we want to be a part of that,” she said. Jocelyne said she and Monique believe it is important for girls to have the opportunity to play in a world-class facility like Ralph Engelstad Arena, but currently that option is only available to men and boys because the program elimination. “I think to have one of the best facilities in the world and to only provide that opportunity to men and boys, I think girls should have that opportunity as well,” she said, earning a loud applause. So instead of accepting the FACTS about why the program was cut, they play the sexism card. Don't get me wrong, these two do a great job promoting great causes and promoting womens hockey. but in regards to UND dropping the womens hockey program, they are as ignorant as you can get.

Rough year for 1 seeds!!

Wow!!!! Didn’t see that one coming.

Automatic disqualification!!

Well, we made the tournament in spirit I guess.

St Cloud has been to the NCAA Tournament 12 years. Have lost in the first round 8 of those 12 games. 1 Frozen Four, and an NCAA playoff record of 5-12. Hasn't been pretty (minus the Frozen Four year of 2013). I think anything short of a National Championship this year for the Huskies would be a disappointment given the year they have had.

https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/bracketiq/2019-03-27/1-ncaa-tournament-bracket-stays-perfect-sweet-16-first Our very own SiouxVolley is famous!! I mean....he has to be this guy with the only perfect bracket still remaining. He's such a good predictor!!!

I wonder where he holds his candlelight vigil on the the anniversary of the program being cut? Maybe in front of the empty trophy case displaying all the Championships they one!! Perhaps he lights 2 candles at his vigil. One for each Lammy twin. Or maybe the two candles are for the two NCAA tournament appearances UND played in the history of the program. More fitting would be two candles representing the 2 million dollars it sucked from the athletic department every year.

Today and tomorrow are 2 of the best sports days of the year, IMO. 16 games, 12 hours of basketball both days, how can you beat that!! Working very unproductively today (at least after 11:15) and then taking tomorrow off to watch games. March Madness simply is the best!

What are the chances Hak ends up with the Wild if Boudreau gets canned for not making the playoffs?!!

If UND doesn't make the playoffs next year, Berry should be fired. No excuse why this program can't at the very least make the NCAA's.

The last time UND missed the playoffs more than 2 years in a row was back in the Gino days. 1995-96 was 6th year in a row UND failed to make the playoffs. After that year, Gino "resigned". I don't think Chaves is going to let UND miss the NCAA Tournament 6 years in a row before he pulls the trigger. I'd say he has 2 years to get things back on track. But if UND misses the NCAA's next year for a third straight year, I think the pressure from the fanbase, alumni, etc would be to great for Berry not to be fired. Side not, pretty crazy stat that the last time the UND hockey team missed the playoffs 2 years in a row was 23 years ago!! The bare minimum for this program is to make the NCAA'ss. Anything less than that is an utter failure given the reputation of this program.

So......how hot is Berry's seat now? Is next year a "prove it" year? Can't think that if we miss the playoffs 3 straight years under Berry that he would be back. Berry just signed a contract extension through the 2022-2023 season. I miss the good old days when the reasons for firing the head coach was because the team couldn't win once it got to the Frozen Four. We can't even get to the Frozen Faceoff!!!

It will be interesting to see the attendance this weekend at the X. Looking at the map for full weekend ticket packages sold, looks like it should be a decent crowd. That is if everyone who bought tickets shows up.

St Cloud is the number one team in the nation with a bullet. The overwhelming favorite to win the National Championship this year. Their next 3 (likely 4) games are in St Paul and Fargo. Both a short drive away. Plenty of tickets available now since UND won't be playing at either cities. We will see how well the Huskie fans support arguably the best Huskie team they have had in program history.

Much like other premier programs in the country, UND hockey certainly isn't immune from the attendance decline problem happening at College sporting events across the country. UND and the Ralph are likely aware of the issue. Not the next step is being proactive in getting butts back in the seats. Obviously winning helps, but sometimes that isn't even enough these days. The new scoreboard is certainly going to help next year. But the REA needs to continually work on improving their gameday atmosphere and presentation.

One could say that UND broke the "Curse of the Brien logo" when it was removed from the jersey and theyu won the National Championship in 2016!! If you believe in curses, you are an idiot. UND had a bad season because they couldn't score enough goals which resulted in loses. Plain and simple.

Might have better luck posting here! http://www.scsuhockey.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=9

Info via Schloss' article this morning, interesting to see how we have fared at Magness since 2003. UND in Magness Arena since 2003-04 2018-19 — Denver win and tie 2017-18 — Split 2016-17 — DNP 2015-16 — Denver sweep 2014-15 — Split 2013-14 — Split 2012-13 — Split 2011-12 — Split 2010-11 — DNP 2009-10 — Denver sweep 2008-09 — DNP 2007-08 — Split 2006-07 — Split 2005-06 — Split 2004-05 — DNP 2003-04 — UND sweep

SDSU has 2-3 players that carry their team. when they are off, you can see what happens. NDSU has the deepest bench in the league. that is why they won the Summit Tournament.

The success of teams like Union, Yale, and Providence winning a National Championship and upstarts like Penn St. And Arizona St. are great for college hockey. Probably goes without saying. Schools are encouraged by these small non power house schools have success at the D1 level and it only helps them to think about starting up a D1 program at their school.