GDPritch

I hear ya Dave but ""formation of the NCHC put an end to that"? WTF? The almighty formation of the Lil 6 was by the BigTen and their member schools and that ruined the best hockey conf in the land, not the UND. Now, of course, that label belongs to the NCHC but gotta admit I miss the WCHA. It was so fun going to the Ralph East in St Paul ("not a home game for the Goofers", whatever, just like NCAA regional games there) and winning that tourney with the best traveling fan-base in college hockey in attendance. Great times, too bad the Lil 6 ruined a good thing.

Fair enough, gotta assume you're speaking the truth then Dave. How are you a big Goofer hockey fan then (alumnus?)?

"State of Hockey", I know you care...Mich hockey is like Minn in football, ain't won a natty in like 50+ years.

Big deal. And we lost to cellar dweller Wis at home last season but look what UND end up doing at season's end....

North Dakota owns more NCAA D1 hockey championships (8) than the COMBINED totals of the five, count 'em that's 5, Minnesota D1 hockey playing schools (total of 6). Can't make it up.

Pretty much out the whole season I believe (?). I want her to succeed as well and hope she does. I think her knee injury has taken a toll in her mind but at Fergus Falls HS she was a big scorer and I hope over time, as this season progresses, with confidence that enables her to do well at UND. Again, she's a scorer, and she needs to do that to succeed for the Hawks as that's why she's here.

Ditto. Stand finally hit a few buckets in 2nd half on Sat afternoon but the Thur game and 1st half Sat she couldn't hit the broad side of a barn. Unless she can consistently drain some treys I just don't see a role for her as she's not fast, nor athletic, doesn't rebound, can't really create her own shots, etc.

My God, out of anybody DU has the least right to mock. Diss 'em.

I'm an avid Fighting Sioux name supporter but there was no way the firm/designer could hit a "grand slam" no matter what was spent, at least not on this board/in this arena. They were in a no win situation, at least in this crowd.

Good point. Yah, it's a Catch-22 indeed. I don't care who's coach, UND doesn't rebuild it reloads and there's still plenty of talent on hand. Will we be dominant like last season (6 losses?), likely not, but we'll be in the running and that's all you can ask for.

Nah, I think he's just a big "Who"' fan and was just singing their epic hit. That's all it was...

Agree! We had to leave Fergies at about 12:30 a.m. (missed the Sioux players) and drive to Orlando as had 7:00 a.m. flight out Sun morn. That was the only damper, wish had of left Sun afternoon/Mon morning.

Yah, although UND went 16 years w/o winning a nattie the Ralph was a big part in ensuring good/top rated teams essentially every season (what a run!). What a benefit to have, just as Ralph wanted in order to help in recruiting.

Didn't he play in the NHL (or WHL/WHA) at the age of 50 and with some success? I mean, that is incredible--it boggles the mind if correct. Not a normal human.

It boggles the mind with his size (6ft 5in, 235 lbs). He couldn't pull the ball if you threatened him. Are you serious, 3 extra base hits in the month of May up to 25 May (he did recently go on a hr "tear" to get that total up to 7 or so)? Wow. He has absolutely no upper cut in his swing and yet strikes out a good bit for a guy hitting in the .280s (yah, hitting has improved a bit from last season at least) with little power.

Wasn't BWW building a Ponderosa before it closed prior to BWW buying it and completely renovating the place when they moved in?

Yah, remember it well. Was very surprised when it closed, thought it did well.

Wow, great point you make. Just shows you the hypocrisy of the NCAA, it's pure BS and all about public posturing--in the end though when it matter it comes down to money.

Not sure? Last season?

Ahh, that Norman. Has some familiarity. Thx.

You know, we could still start 0-2 but play well so hopefully UND fans/casual observers understand that...

What/who the hell is Norman's?

Man, I agree. Yah, S Washington ain't 32nd Ave S but it's still a highly traveled location right near 17th Ave S intersection with easy on/easy off access. Would be a gold mine I think with right fill.

Nah, the rivalry is still there. It heats up just a hair too being we just won a natty. Throw in the USA - Canada rivalry bit too although over-emphasized lately as the Sioux are like 1/3 Canadian, 1/3 Minn/GF metro area and 1/3 rest of US, no? We have a nice mix. Also, lil school/big school match-up adds to it a bit. I'm no Goofer apologist but they might not be the worst MN team, (Bem St probably but no doubt play UND tough), Goofs could be right up there with Duluth/St Clown/Mavs as top MN team next season--close battle. Min should start off a top 10-15 team this coming season, no?

Isn't it like 14 or 15 years or something like that or am I thinking NCAA tourney? Oops, wrong post. I was responding to Cratter asking how long since UND missed a post season conference tourney.