GDPritch

Fair enough. Yah, do need to enjoy any and all wins as the parity in BSC is damn close (redundant I know).

Agree, that was 5. Not sure who's more frustrating and wrenching to watch, LJ or UND hoopster Carson Shanks?

Yah, you make a point. Before tonight's game I checked and in last 10 games Sioux were 6W/3L/1T with 31 goals for and 24 goals against. Certainly respectable but not season 1st half numbers. When you factor in that 6 of those 10 games were against CC (improved team lately but still in Univ Wis territory record-wise the last 1-3/4 seasons), W. Mich (play UND tough but having a poor season) and Duluth (have talent/play close but their record is what it is) that record doesn't overwhelm you and nor does the goal differential. Tonight definitely an improvement though with good win on the road against a struggling but quality opponent! Let's hope it continues.

You would think they would be but I guess they're not regulated based on what UNO has. Tim Hennessey said on radio pre-game show that the neutral zone there is small and that it might cause off-side issues with UND players. Yah, it's very noticeable.

Other than that empty netter, you made a good call MuggsyGobes!

You make a point and I know you're having fun but actually not to far from the truth. UND has set a pretty high bar for its hockey program and we are a demanding lot.

Uh, I don't think so. I get ya but 24 pts (nice no doubt) is a hell of a lot less than 38 pts (wow), 14 pt diff and we only won by just a few pts. Hookers 38 pts was more than DOUBLE his avg points per game production while Forte has scored 20+ pts a dozen times this season. So, tonight while certainly a nice game for Forte was not necessarily "big" (it was damn near average) while for Hooker it was no doubt a HUGE game (hell, highest scoring output for a player in UND div 1 era). I doubt you can say that for Forte's 24 pts (a bit above avg). So no, can't do it all day...

I hear you guy about hockey in GF (it belongs at the Ralph, rink of dreams!) but money talks so the Ralph needs to give a better deal in order to compete with Fargo rink.

I think you make a good point, should of stayed 4 (well, maybe 3 years) at UND. I think he and his agent knew though that his stock was plummeting maybe and thought best to head to the pros b4 stock dropped lower.

wow, you make a great point/observation and put into words what I was thinking. Created the chances but didn't close the deal quite frequently.

W/o Hooker's big game, we lose. Simply as that.

Wow, doesn't sound very rosy for next season at all then. Yikes.

Only the freaking NCAA could find trouble with a bird having feathers and I wouldn't put it past them. My God, if that happens then ban all nicknames/logos now. Nice design!

Yeah, gotta agree with that.

Seriously, I've always wondered how in the hell a school gets away anymore with being called the "Midgets" in this PC/everybody's offended by everything world we live in now (I got no issue with it)? Enjoy it while you can cus sooner or later it will be gone...

The bridges in GF over the Red are what, all within 1.5 miles max or so of each other and near downtown GF? The newest one being built approx 50 years ago (Point Bridge) I think? But 50 years ago there were hardly any folks residing outside that 1.5 mile length (I suppose south to maybe 17th Ave at most?). With south development in GF having extended way beyond 17th Ave in the last 25 - 35 years there needs to be a more southern bridge say at 32nd or even further south with the future in mind. I live on the Point and to get to 32nd shopping area it's damn near a 15 min drive (yeah, I'm whining!) to get there for just a short distance as the "crow flies". Yes, traffic at 32nd or where ever would increase but traffic flow in the residential area of GF near the Point Bridge is quite busy and I'm sure those folks wouldn't mind some relief.

I noticed the same, think you're right (increased emphasis).

Yah, Geno really struggled shooting-wise last Sat. Not a good night. If Hooker doesn't get 26 pts total in the two games then I'm guessing it won't be a sweep for the Sioux this wknd.

Good question GFG regarding Grimaldi. No doubt a talented player but sort of an odd career at UND, seemed like he should of had way more points than he did I(I think so anyway). Talented player (like a gnat at times) but his play was frustrating at times too. Not sure if it's a size thing or what. Yes, seemed to be very easy to knock hit off the puck but I'm no great hockey mind.

Yah, gotta. What happened to that one UND hockey coach who sucked so got "fired" and then took a "demotion" down to the NHL? Can't recall his name...

S&D certainly don't bring in much "revenue" (tennis too) but that ain't the case (look at women's ice hockey) when it comes to college athletics and balancing act with title 9. I like your fall/spring point though.

Lower bowl but that's a steep price for W Mich tickets. Looks like you're trying to make a bit of profit, good luck.

He's a real good kid, 21, was both a top student and skilled athlete at EGFSH. I believe he's now is a junior at UND with geology major. He's the type of guy you'd want your daughter to date so the money will be in good hands.

You cannot be serious!? You are a very funny guy, trying to yank my chain like that. Good stuff!

Hmm, hockey thread. Didn't know USC had hockey. Sweep, great news!