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NCHC Announces New Playoff Format Starting in 2026 - National Collegiate Hockey Conference NCHC Announces 10-Team Playoff Format Starting in 2027 - National Collegiate Hockey Conference I guess I just needed to do a simple internet search. This format still doesn't address the problems announced in the B1G article posted before. I not a huge fan of the 3-weekend conference tournament.

Here's a commentary on the issues of an on-campus conference tournament. Has the NCHC announced how exactly the new format will work? B1G Problem : College Hockey News

Yep, was going to say the same thing. We can beat WMU in a single game. The desperation should be enough to put us over the hump.

I feel like if a full 60-minute, 3-phase game did happen, the result would be much more impressive than 4-2.

Watching the Big Ten semi-final, and it got me thinking about next season NCHC home-site playoffs. Will the regular season be shorter to accommodate and extra weekend between semis and championship?

Without taking the time to watch the highlights (which would be a fun idea, acutally), I think UND's first goal was about 6-7 minutes left in the 2nd period.

Not in Grand Forks. Today, maybe. But not Monday.

This was the key part that I couldn't remember.

It's been so long that i can't remember - remind me what our situation is at QB next year.

Bummer. I know the Bison had to deal with the same thing with Nelson, but man does it make it hard to get ahead as a program. Mediocrity (or worse) forever!

IF Eaglestaff is as loyal as some might think, my desires for the portal is build something around him for next year. If he takes his payday (which I don't think anyone can blame him), then it's pretty much a complete overhaul, yes?

Probably a new one for every year.

Should be at least 24k, and possibly as many as 36k (if necessary).

Pretty sure Midco contract is for NCHC quarterfinals, regardless of location.

This is not aging well 🫣

Predicting 4-1 UND.

I think the Herald has a fine sports writing staff, but I can tell you as a friend of a former Herald employee, HOCKEY stories are what drive subscriptions, ads, etc. Now, we could argue about a chicken and egg thing (i.e. does the Herald need better basketball coverage to drive fan interest or does UND need consistently better basketball teams to force the Herald to place their stories more prominently? I would say if UND had BBall programs more interesting to follow, fan interest AND more accessible Herald coverage would follow.)

If Treyson is this loyal and staying after this year, use the portal to build something special around him for next year. You can't tell me there's players who would be contributors who would love the opportunity to play with a player of Treyson's caliber.

I watched the highlight video this morning and it really stood out how quiet the crowd was even as Eaglestaff was putting on a show. Jacks fans were loud, but UND didn't seem to be getting much love.

Yes, that one was upsetting. The no over-the-back call had me questioning whether I actually knew the rules of basketball🤷‍♂️

Trey’s performance coming up on Sportcenter.

I doubt Starman would do color for a basketball game.

Chaves there too. Just hugged Eaglestaff as he walked off the court post interview.

Unbelievable turnaround! M bball for the Friday sweep.

Got it. I missed that live.