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Airline tickets, hotel room, game tickets, all set for Tampa!!!

If I recall correctly, was that the game that Brock Nelson got checked from behind early in the game and was injured? Not only did we miss Nelson's talent, it totally screwed up our line rotations.

I was at the game so unable to see this. At what point in the game did this occur?

Don't have to move to Minneapolis to support your team. There is no passion from the DU fan base. My daughter is flying in from Denver for the games this weekend. She attended Arizona State. However she will be wearing Sioux green and I am positive will be out-cheering by herself the entire DU (all 12 of them) delegation. Even the Sioux games in Denver have more UND fans than Pioneer fans.

It is very easy to do a census on the Denver fan base at these games. I think there should be a contest to find any Denver fans who aren't parents of the players at the game. My bet is there would be no winners.

Not worried about the rodents getting into the tournament. There are many more teams that have been playing much better hockey than them. UMD, ST. C., and Den are much more dangerous than the Goofs.

Getting late in the year to start tinkering with the goalie situation. I don't think redshirting is an option as I can't imagine a 3rd NHL draft pick planning on spending 5 years here anyway. If he is totally healthy, have to wonder what he is thinking as I am sure he would want to be playing. Possibility that he doesn't come back next year?

Faceoffs last night were horrendous. As a team we only won 35% of the faceoffs and were constantly chasing the puck. L. Johnson only won 3 out of 19 faceoffs and Nick S. did not do much better winning 5 out of 19. Definitely an area we need to improve upon. Gardner and Simonson did much better.

I can't argue with your assessment regarding Cam. With that being said, I think Tomek should be given some work to see what we have there. From reading an earlier post from Goon, he looked sharp at one of the practices he must have attended lately. With his pedigree he may be able to make those big saves that we need to win the Natty.

Up to this point, I was willing to give Thompson the benefit of the doubt, but after his standing around and not having his head in the game, I think he needs to sit tonight with Shaw in for him. Definitely need to make a change with LJ. Just not getting it done with his current role. Unless Cam comes out and plays like he has previously this season, might be time for Tomek next week.

Agreed that he could have used another year of college. He was here 3 years but only played for 2 of those years due to injury.

As a high NHL draft pick, i seriously doubt he plans on being at UND for 5 years so the redshirt option would be mute IMO.

So no Tomek again tonite. Starting to think that Berry has no plans on him playing this year if he is healthy.

Agree, Tomek came in as a blue chip recruit. If he is healthy we need to see what have and a good place to start is tomorrow night.

Hoping that Gardner's hand is not serious. Any word on how St. Clair is doing? Original word was out 3 months which is about how long since he had his surgery.

You are correct that those were not very good years for Rube. He certainly should have gotten better results with the talent he had such as Earl Anderson, Jim Cahoon, Hangsleben. Dennis Johnson was one of my favorite players to watch. There were very dark days at the end of Rube's tenure.

I notice when looking at commitments by team, Jost is not in the grouping of UND players. When pulling up individuals names however, the website has him committed to UND.

Probably the reason his PT was so limited his first 3 years. When St. Clair returns (hopefully soon), I would suspect Sanderson watches most if not all of the games. JJ should be playing as his upside is much higher than Sanderson's.

Figuring he will play on Sunday, but you are correct. The Johnson line needs to start cashing in some goals.

Agree totally with your comments. Hrynkiw has done a nice job while filling in but based on his high draft position Tomek needs to play when healthy. I also agree with comments on Gersich. As a freshman he has done alright. Sanderson is another feel good story but as a senior, I would sooner see Gersich develop and believe he has a much higher top-end. St. Clair plays the role of relentless and definitely upgrades the PK.

Worst performance in a long long time. Effort good for 1st 10 minutes in 3rd period however Wisconsin by that time had enough confidence that they could beat them. This one will be remembered for the entire season.

Since Berry has announced the incoming freshmen class, curious if anybody knows the status of Gabe Bast, Yon, Cakebread and Voltin. Are any of these held back for 16-17 or just no longer in UND's plans?

With UND having 4 players drafted this year, how many NHL draft picks are the Sioux expected to have on the roster for the upcoming season?

So if I understand correctly, if Thompson chooses to leave (heaven forbid), Evers, at the present time, would be the next option over Bast?

Who are the best possiblities to be brought in this fall for incoming defensemen? Panzarella, Mattson and Schmaltz are gone with Thompson undecided. I have seen Wolanin, Evers, Chartrand and Shaw mentioned but nothing on Gabe Bast. Does anybody know if they are pushing him back another year? I am hoping with Schmaltz leaving, Thompson sees this as an opportunity to improve his stock for the NHL by coming back.