Dustin

A better goalie would be better, but do we have that? Who’s next in line?

Is his eligibility over? Finally got in the zone. Would be comfortable having him back.

Analogous to the 2006 west regional. Let’s Blow the doors off Mich….um, St. Cloud!

Now time for und to take advantage.

I wonder if Dosch was ever considered for DC. Almost seems like he will be his boss's mentor.

What places in Grand Forks have CBS Sports Network? It's on a specialty package with Midco, which I have at home (and would normally watch there), but I'm feeling festive with St. Patrick's Day, so I'd like to pick a place that you know would have the game on.

I would assume that, in both cases, they are fitting their design into existing constraints. The Kohl Center is not just a hockey facility. For Mariucci, it is purely a hockey facility, but they're modifying from an existing footprint. Have to take into consideration seating, sightlines, etc. I'm guessing the NCAA has a standard that a hockey ice sheet must conform to with certain dimensions being flexible within a range (like width) and others fixed (like goal crease, etc).

May as well update save % and GAA for the last 10 games as well. Certainly not 57th nationally.

Looks like we need to exploit this big time.

Yeah, but Sandy…

Yup. I like our draw of St. Cloud. Better than UMD. And, what are the chances that Denver beats us five times in a row?

Personally, I am flushed with excitement to see UND come out guns a-blazin' on Friday night. Get a goal in the first five minutes of the game, and that place will explode.

One year we won the third place game, which gave us an at-large berth, IIRC.

Ok, maybe you've convinced me. Maybe not. If being really dominant for a couple of eras with a huge gap between eras is what you like, I definitely see your point. I am not going to argue that Michigan isn't one of college hockey's top-tier programs. My approach is to the argument is similar to yours, but slightly more inclusive of other successes. I also weigh time between titles, championship game appearances, conference titles (both regular and tournament) as marks of consistent success. The most puzzling part of your argument, to me, was: "Michigan may not have won an NCAA title but they have been pretty damn consistent since winning theirs." Let's see. Since 1998: National Championships: UND 2, Michigan 0 National Championship game appearances: UND 4, Michigan 1 Frozen Fours: UND 10, Michigan 7 NCAA appearances: UND 20, Michigan 18 Conference Regular Season titles: UND 10, Michigan 6 Conference Tournament titles: Michigan 8, UND 6 Both teams have been very consistent, no doubt. I still like UND's resume better. But that's just me.

In case anyone is interpreting my comments as to the success (or not) of this particular season, thankfully, that jury is still out. It's been less than spectacular at times (most times, actually), but certain perpetual program goals have not been eliminated yet. That says something, too.

Sure, but still interesting to me you'd advocate for Michigan. Maybe if it were 1956 when Michigan had 6 titles and UND had none (nor even played for one.)

I'm saying both HISTORICALLY and RECENTLY, UND is better than Michigan. RECENTLY, Denver is better than UND. HISTORICALLY, you could argue either way between UND and Denver. I'm arguing that HISTORICALLY UND is better because of more consistency throughout time.

Considering they were not on the list he tweeted, that's a hard "NO" in my opinion. Losing season as recently as 2018-19.

So, since 1998, you'd choose Michigan's success over UND's?? Just trying to see where you're coming from here.

Because they have more natties? How would you like a title drought of 35 years (Denver) or 32 years (Michigan)? Not exactly the gold standard of consistency.

Basically everyone wants it all - winning seasons, home playoff games, conference championships, national championships. Every year. While on paper it seems all that should be achievable perpetually, reality doesn't work like paper. That's what makes sports fun - play the game and see what happens. Historically, stack UND up against literally any other college hockey program, no matter which metric you pick, UND will likely be better.

It's amazing what 5 minutes of inspired play at the end of a playoff game to put a team away can do for you!

The one win I was referring to is the NCHC Championship game.

One win against (presumably) Denver and all is solved.

Is this a hard rule, or unwritten rule?