Dustin

I don't know. Pony Express nor Pacific Rim didn't win the natty. Plus they're a mouthful. At least Hrkac Circus had assonance.

2012 championship game: 18,818; 2016 championship game: 19,358 (3rd highest all-time, trails 2007 championship by less than 100. Hard to see 2010 in Ford Field ever being beat with 37k) I read the semi-finals were slightly higher in 2012, but cannot find the article. 2012 participants were BC, Minnesota, Ferris St., and Union. So two big schools, and two small schools.

The now defunct Inside College Hockey website made a similar claim after the 2012 frozen four. Unfortunately, I can't find the link/story, but they were very high on the Frozen in Tampa.

This coming from a non-hockey mind: The difference I see between this year's team and any other that I've watched in the last decade is the passing. It always seems to be tape to tape.

For Place, it definitely wasn't for lack of playing time. Pryor never took her out. I'm guessing she'll be a rock star for Augustana.

I like the hashtag #leavenodoubt, as in don't make it an option for the selection committee to screw 'em over.

Does anyone know if hockey games are on TV in Winnipeg?

Score and time?

I'm pretty sure we'll play with a HUGE chip on our shoulder next year. I'm predicting getting the Big Sky auto bid.

Is the game over yet?

Score and time update?

Time left?

What is the score now?

What is our rooting interest in the NAU- SUU game?

To me, it's the saving grace of the name. I can't wait to see a "F'Hawk the ______" poster at a sporting event.

Technically, the Vandals had never played the Fighting Hawks before, so they were not 0-4 against them.

And the Fighting Hawks era begins with a season-ending loss for volleyball. They just weren't the same without Julia K. Glad she still has a couple years left for us. McKenzie, you will be missed

F-ing Hawks come back in a huge way! Down 11-6 at one point, the girls end up winning 25-20. On to set 5 (once again) to save the season.

F-Hawks trailing the Vandals at the Big Sky tourney 2-1. Been very close matches, just like always with Idaho. Season on the line next set.

Where can we find info on the 2016 recruiting class?

Really?! I did not know that. The match-up with Idaho is probably the best-case scenario for advancing to the semi-finals. But, without Julia K, I don't see much hope to get past the next team. I wonder if the Big Sky will get an at-large bid this year? Very nice to see good conference competition.

What makes anyone think our own team could withstand a poor weather outdoor game? It's not like we play outside. With the new HPC, we don't even have to practice outside. What a weird topic to introduce to this thread.

Done.

I guess I wouldn't worry too much about the students being gone - it probably wouldn't make a whole lot of difference. there also is the possibility that people who ordinarily wouldn't go to the game might decide to go. Say you're visiting Grand Forks for Thanksgiving, or just use the long weekend as excuse to come to GF after your holiday celebration is over. If we got 9,000 for a playoff game, that should definitely make for a home field advantage.

From a comment on Dom Izzo's most recent bracketology: "How’s this for a dilemma – UNI vs. UND! How do you cheer against two teams at the same time?" That sounds like respect to me.