I have to agree with touching awesome post. You right good things happen in October, both happen about the same time: the return of Fighitng Sioux hockey and my favorite time of the year Ducktober.
Touching post, that probably only a Sioux fan would understand. My family most of them Goofer fans don't understand why UND fans take Sioux hockey so seriously. For all of us that live in ND full time, its the only thing that is going on in the winter. Especially next year if there is no NHL season. I actually blame the owners for this, they are the ones that created this mess.
This season was one of the most exciting seasons of UND hockey ever for me, I have been a fan since 1991. I would have to say honestly even over 1997 and 2000. I really felt the boys had a great chance to win an 8th NCAA title (Wait till next year). The 2003-2004 version of the Fighting Sioux did hang an unprecedented 12th WCHA Regular Season Title, I think that is the most of any team in the league. I believe Blaiser's 5th as a head coach.
What was so exciting was that this team ability to score goals in bunches, the money line, Lundy's line. The 2003-2004 version of the Sioux had brusing defense and could kill almost any 5-3 penalthy kill they had thrown against them. The Sioux also got great goaltending and lit up a few good ones along the way. However, their season fell short by two games, as I sat there in my basement in disbelief, I felt as if the Sioux had lost a game they deserved to win and had no business losing, I still feel some lose one week later. The best team doesn't always win, ala Brendon Morrison.
I am still saddened by the early signing of Zach Parise, more so because we will never be able to hear Hennen say, "Heres your University of North Dakota Fighing Siiiiiiiioux scoring, Number 11 ZACH PARISE"... But also because he now plays for the New Jersey Devils a team that a division rival of my favorite NHL team the Boston Bruins, thats almost like playing for the Habs in my book.