Dustin

I thought ESPN+ gave you access to everything ESPN - the flagship, 2, U, News, Deportes, etc.

I went with a slice of Slap Shot pizza.

My guess would be yes, on ESPNU.

Anything less than a sweep is unacceptable.

I do think it would incredibly poignant to win a national championship in Las Vegas, of all places.

Is the F4 officially sold out? What’s the status? I’m not looking for tickets, just curious. Proud that UND is playing, of course, but also proud UND is hosting. I think this may go down as the F4 that sets the standard for what a F4 can be.

I would love to see UND dominate regional recruiting more than anyone, but to get on regional radar, UND probably has to build from outside the region first, since everyone currently from the region knows that VB at UND has not been good in 8 years. Show what can be done in Grand Forks, and the region will respond.

I don't follow the NHL much, maybe if the Jets are in the playoffs I will watch their games (about the only TV coverage they get in the US is during the playoffs), but I was wondering if the NHL does any promotion college hockey (or any of their feeder systems like CHL, etc.)? Like when I watch an NFL game, every starter names their college, which I don't think NHL starting lineups do that, but is there much mention of where players came from, either hometown or previous team? There was a little bit during the Olympics, which was nice.

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/und-takes-on-dual-role-as-participant-host-at-frozen-four?fbclid=IwY2xjawRB8p9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeeA16gkFZWHkaPLCzUlsMXmGiL45lk9_vcO_Z_2yrZPV95c_VI6LY0u1vpR8_aem_ozgY3NXG2uDQt6inZyCzrA "Though this will be UND's first time hosting the Frozen Four, the athletic staff has plenty of experience in the NCAA regionals." What about the 1983 championship in Grand Forks? I don't see that mentioned anywhere in the article.

Thanks for the info.

Yes, I know. But what I really want is the guy who lives in Michigan to provide his take.

Yeah, that would specifically be University of Michigan's hierarchy. I was talking about the overall state of Michigan / City of Detroit. A lot of professional and college sports in Michigan, so wondering how much of a dent the Wolverines hockey team makes.

More of a curiosity question - how would you rate Wolverine hockey as garnering people's/media attention in a sports-rich state like Michigan?

If UND gets beat by Wisconsin, I will be cheering for the Badgers against Michigan or Denver.

Oh yeah, I definitely agree. Will be an epic battle for the championship if UND is in it.

After seeing them play their last few games of the season, they didn’t scare me. It’s maybe a little surprising that they didn’t get to the F4, but even if they had, I think UND would have beaten them in the semifinal.

I do believe UND will be in the championship game but will have its hands full regardless of whether playing Michigan or Denver.

Agreed. And I think there would be more pressure on other teams, especially Michigan.

The FBI director loves hockey.

Dealers choice is definitely Wisconsin. Bigger alumni and fan base, plus they will TRAVEL. Maybe those New Englanders would travel to Vegas, though. Michigan fans might be a little fatigued with Men's BB in the Final Four. Women's BB went to Elite Eight before losing.

If the Wisconsin job is still a few years out, taking a HC job at SCSU in the meantime and then applying for the future Wisconsin opening may be a good way to do it. All depends on what his ambitions are, I guess.

This is the point I always try to make to people when UND is down a bit and people are moping or saying "if only we had...." or "if only we could be like...." UND is the most consistent program in the history of college hockey. Every other blue blood has a title drought equal to or longer than ours (17 years). Not to mention title game appearances, Frozen Four appearances, and conference championships.

The BC rivalry was alive and kicking during the 2000s. Played them in the NCAA tournament in 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.

This one surprises me. That would be like putting Duke vs North Carolina in the early window of the final four.

2006 and 2008 make sense, but 2007 was late game. I was at the St Louis F4 that year and I know I didn’t sit through a second game after UND lost.