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And just think we were getting put down on our recruiting classes by many of the bloggers not that long ago.

I am not worried about the Badgers they will be lucky to finish in the top 5, the Gophers are another thing. But someone mentions later on, Minnesota doesn't win a national title when they win the league title. I will take a NCAA title over an WCHA title anytime.

Heck lets not forget Jerry Springer, there is more fighting in that show than the NHL and the NBA put together.

He is talking about Brad Park and who he was traded to the Bruins. Basically dated himself back to the 1970's. Where there was way more fighting than there is now.

I guess we could stay below the radar for a while. That might be a good thing. It seems like no one has checked the standing UND is in first place in the WCHA. I know its early but its a possitive.

I have no clue how they can put Wisconsin that high up. Almost like they are giving them too much respect when they haven't earned it this season, if it wasn't for Elliot they would have been swept by UND. They did nothing against B.C. and they don't have anyone that score, even with the guys that are hurt they still aren't going to finish above UND.

Have Joe or Radke do it.

I suppose if neither works this year we can bring in a new goalie recruit next year. I am going to get flamed for this but hack away. I think its funny that people are hacking on Grecio and calling for our practice goalie because god forbid we won a few shoot outs. I will bet anyone one of you by the time he is done Grecio will be up there in stats and wins at UND. I have not been all that impressed with Phil since has been at UND, except for a few handful of games he has played at UND. Everyone said he was going to be the NEXT KG. Not even close. I remember people used to say Jordan was out of position a lot and he was, but he always seemed to come up with the big save (maybe it was luck, it appears Phil has none). Phil does not seem to come up with the big save very often. After looking decent in net against Wisconsin, Phil looked sick against Maine in both games, he definately wont be confused for being Brian Elliot. A lot of the goals score were him being out of position being too far back in the crease. While Lammy is a good goalie (better than Briggs) he dosn't seem to make the game saving belling ringing saves, but neither did Brandt, both have good number but nothing to show for them.

I think this is what PCM was talking about, the refing is based on situation in the game and score and the league wanting parity Which the NCAA rules committee is not happy about. All not things the WCHA officals should be concerned about. In the NHL if your team can't skate its going to be a long season. I am surprised they just don't a prized recruit off each team and give them to a lesser team in the league.

Yep no grounds for argument there. $ and people like it. My brother-in law the former golden goofer once said in college hockey I can go out and lip off to the biggest guy and go hide behind the ref because I know I am not going to have to fight. But if I did that in professional hockey I know I am going to get killed. That threat alone should keep people honest. Ever notice what happend when the goal gets run. Hair flies in that happend college, Karl probably doesn't get run very often. George Gwoz would be sending his band of merry thugs to run the goalie if then knew they were going to get clobbered.

There is way more stick work in the NCAA than there is in the NHL. Many make the case it is the full face shield and the lack of fighting. In fact some make the case that the NCAA game is more violent and cheap because of this.

Yep your right thanks.

Phil gave up quite a few soft goals during the series at Maine. Briggs has had a whole career of giving up soft goals. Goalies from time to time give soft goals.

I wonder if Ziggy regrets leaving? Sounds as if he is the third goalie again. Are people going to say he didn't get a fair shake in Duluth too? I wonder if Ziggy is even dressing or sitting in the stands, I suppose he and the other back up get to help open doors on the bench. It think its funny that people talk as if Grecio is a hack and a crappy goalie and Walski is getting an unfair shake. Walski is a practice goalie. Just because Grecio let in 9 goals this weekend many are ready to say he isn't good and we should give Walski a chance. I would be willing to bet Phil would have let that many in himself this past weekend like others have stated. It wouldn't surprise me if Grecio is one of the top goal tenders in the league either next season or the year after.

He is a practice goalie.

From the Dakota Student Here is a guy that like the Schools use of the name Fighting Sioux nick name so he quit.

Lets not forget the Dutch of Central College in Iowa. Central College

I didn't see the games but listened on the radio and I got the same message, it was one of those types of series. It appears that our goaltending was better than the opposition and in a shoot out which both games were that is all you need and I am happy with the two wins. I think maybe we are looking to far into the numbers, I can remember TH say quite a few times that Grecio was making the saves he had to to put the Sioux in position to win. The one shot on goal TH had it all but in the net. I am sure that the youngster was nervous too. I would be willing to bet in the future this discussion will be mute. Seriously, Brian Elliot got lit up on Saturday letting in 4 goals a high total by his standards, I don't think he had many games last season where he gave up 4 goals. Teams are going to score on the oppositions goaltenders, heck Manny Fernandez gave up four to the Av's last night also. It will all even out in the future. Giving teams multipule opportunties on the PP is not good and I am sure this week in practice the coaching staff willl be addressing that issue. If not maybe a few D-man need to watch the game or games from the stands. One thing no one has mentioned is that UND is leading the WCHA as of right now.

Even on video tape of the game Belmore looked pretty good. Wow, shredded the UMD defense.

I don't see these two coming to UND, unless Rivard is gone and the program is winning.

I was thinking the same thing and since the refs aren't calling the obstrution and hooking and holding I think the Sioux will and should check these guys relentless and hard. I would have Kaip or Fabian in Nodl's and gordon's kitchen all game long. It players like this that makes me miss Prpich.

Yep, because I am sure as he!! not going to watch basketbrawl. I am being funny. That being said, its not going to happen. Fighting in hockey is part of the game and the owners know that. Even Gretzky has softened his tone on that subject.

Thanks that makes sense.

Depends what the score is and then the refs have to figure out if the opposing teams have had the same number of penalties called against them as the other team. Like TH once said notice how all the even ups happen at the end of the game for the most part you will see both teams with the same number of penatlies against.

She is also ranting on her own fans calling them white trash. Yikes, this woman needs something to fill the void her life. Suggestions anyone.