GDPritch

Plus at lower tier div 1-AA ftbl they get to play the first 2 or 3 games (hey, tip of my cap to ndsu for earning that right) at home and then play the final on a neutral field. Top tier div 1-A hockey doesn't operate that way.

Or having your AD go to a park in Omaha and solicit/hit on a male undercover prostitute. Hey, that's nothing!

You make a spot on point I think. Believe you could say the same about Jason Gregoire. Yah, Kristo's situation baffles my mind too. I gotta think he's as good as Brock Nelson but, then again, I'm no great hockey mind. Perhaps like baseball it's a matter of what team, what you're making/drafter at and when that affects where you're at/end up.

I was in HS in late 70s and not in GF 'til '78 but when Gino came in it all changed, what a great hire. Went 17 years w/o a natty from '63-'80, but at least the 16 years btwn 2000-2016 UND has annually (year-in, year-out) been a top rated program short of winning a natty. Believe in '79 the Sioux won the WCHA conf title and made it to the NCAA final but lost a heart breaker to the Gofrs--both were great teams though so no shame there. In '80 & '82 the Sioux as you probably know won natties. Other than like '90 to '96 timeframe and I think in '01-'02, pretty much a top 10 or even 5 rated team every season. Man, what a run for last 20 seasons especially!

You make a point but we're Sioux hockey fans and so the last 20 years we're VERY spoiled by having good to very good teams (you can blast Haks but he got us there every season) just about every year. I might be wrong but if you're a good team then the conf playoff tourney doesn't mean a whole lot but if you're having an avg/sub-par season then winning it is critical as it guarantees you entry into NCAA tourney. Winning the conf regular season title doesn't although in the old WCHA or NCHC now you're all but guaranteed to make the NCAA tourney if you win the reg season conf title (unlike horse s___ confs like the big ten/lil 6, aka Minn this season).

Point on, exactly. To get a team there after 30+ games but then they lose in the semi's or final and then to blame the coach.....?! It's crazy talk, it really is.

Hey, hew now, he didn't have on boxers!

I've been wondering that myself for the past 2 seasons, the guy has great hands, awareness, work ethic/heart. Not saying he will be an NHL star but I think he will succeed.

Wow, first Sioux game you've attended since 80? Great for your man, that's good to hear!

But it should be, you're talking the so-called, self-proclaimed "State of Hockey"--cripes!

A buddy going to Tampa with me said there was parking available for $12 supposedly near the arena.

Yah, eh, but not many cigars for Canadathe last quarter century plus.

Plus Fargodome has end zone seats.

He can't be any worse than Shanks (can he?) and he plays at D-1 level.

LOL! Hey, those aren't two pillows...! : -)

Hah, alright! 16 hours of work btwn me and heading to Tampa Wed! I was a bit nervous when I ordered tickets on line last week so went with the will call versus via mail (there was no print at home option, surprising).

You would think a major metropolitan area radio show (that's syndicated outside the state lines of Min thus there are listeners residing outside the TC)) and newspaper would dare venture maybe 3 miles west of the state line, my God. It's not about "praising" UND hockey (they talk about U Min hockey and there's nothing there to praise lately), it's about being the so called "state of hockey" and talking college hockey in general but I guess no plugs for the Sioux.

Exactly, hell that's why with the WCHA Final 5 Xcel was near full every year cus UND was in it (1/3 to 1/2 the crowd with a ton of them being resident's in TC).

Good point. Hell, on a serious note I believe Phil was picked to finish in the lower 4 maybe of the whole NHL so if they just make it to the final four Haks has gotta be coach of the year.

When was the last time a Canadian team won the Stanley Cup? Edmonton like nearly 30 years ago or did Montreal win one in the 90s/early 2000s or what?

I was thinking Sioux Falls too. And perhaps even the old Neb-Omaha arena prior to this season t moving into their new arena.

Wow, kind words indeed and well deserved based on his numbers (5'9" & a 4.54 40 yd dash & 36" vertical--nice!): Will Ratelle turns heads There was one small school player that really turned some heads at the University of Minnesota Pro Day. At 5’9” and 251 pounds, University of North Dakota linebacker Will Ratelle ran a 4.54 40-yard dash, added a 36-inch vertical, a 9-10 broad jump, and 36 bench reps. Ratelle has the athleticism to really contribute at the next level. His frame is full of muscle and he is getting looks at both linebacker and fullback. His hands were very good as he came out of his breaks and he added a superb one-handed catch in the linebacker positional drills. Ratelle was by far the stand-out among any of the small-school players who attended the pro day. His size will be the only obstacle, but his strength, speed, and instincts might be enough to land him a place in the NFL. Several scouts spoke with him after the workout and it appears he really did himself well at the pro day.

You make an excellent point.

Agree, I thought the very same thing. But the after the 911 call stuff is what leads me to believe she had an agenda in the first place.

Maybe she saw that email but just thought it was creative writing?