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I would not be shocked if he decided to go the NCAA route. More than likely a one and done but look at Eichel. He is actually talking about (I don't believe it) that he may come back for another year. Not sure what Matthews is looking for, but he will have the opportunity to play against stronger and older players for the most part going the NCAA route.

Definitely need that unselfish kind of player that is similar in the past with Mario, Pattyn, and Gaarder. I think St. Clair falls into that category but he will be a senior next year.

Would also not be surprising to see Sanderson leave as he has barely gotten a sniff of the ice in his 3 years here.

Either that or somebody else they expected to come in has changed his mind.

I think you are dead on for this. Ladue and Stecher have some serious upside and if they can not get a one-way contract they can make up the difference. They maybe should talk to Laleggia about this as he stuck around for his 4 years. Ladue and Stecher would have big roles on the powerplay this coming year and if the snipers coming in like Boeser, Wilkie, Gersich, etc., I am predicting the powerplay will be much improved over this past year and Stecher and Ladue's production and market value will improve likewise. Too many good reports on them for them to settle for an AHL contract.

Well said

I don't see this being an issue with Stecher. The chances of him putting far superior numbers next are significantly higher. With people like Boeser, Wilkie, Gersich and improvement from others, I would bet our powerplay will be much improved and I am sure Stecher could be a huge part of that. With continued development Stecher should easily raise his 3 goals and 10 assists from this year and possibly substantially, plus continue improving defensively.

Austin Matthews is the lead one available. Reportedly he is deciding between the WHL, BC, BU, Mich, Wisconsin, Denver and UND. Early projections he will be the #1 pick in next years NHL draft. He is from Scottsdale, AZ.

So which line will A. Matthews play on?

Big Sioux crowd at RT O'Sullivans in Mesa at 60 & Stapley.

This should hopefully reduce the BU crowd at the game. Not sure who the rest of them will be rooting for but doubt it will be like last year when everybody who was not a Gopher Alum, was rooting for Union.

I would put ODonnell into that same category of not being afraid to shoot.

So based on this analogy, a guy like Kristo comes to mind, never afraid to shoot. I think L. Johnson would fall into that same category.

We are in Loge 13 Row 5, so look forward to seeing you there!

RT O'Sullivans at Stapley and US 60 in Mesa has get togethers for every Sioux game. We would normally be there but are headed to Boston.

4 of us are going. Staying at Residence Inn, arrive on Tuesday.

Those Hak haters should take a look at Maine's program.

Who scored the GW?

Agreed, in a one game and done situation, anything can happen and the best talent does not always win. When the Frattin crew were seniors, you could see the tension as the got off the bus and headed into the arena. I believe the pressure was to tight, because they were "expected" to win it all, if affected their game. In 97, team was young and not expected to win and look what happened. If this team brings it's A game it can beat anybody however with a younger team you never know. Last nights game after the 1st period was not one of their better games, hopefully they saved it for Philly.

The Sioux power play is very concerning. Last night we lost momentum for awhile when unable to generate any opportunities. Fortunate that Badgers didn't score shorthanded.

The last several years we have traveled to St. Paul for the WCHA final five. This year we will be going to the first NCHC Frozen Face-off. Our daughter will be flying in from Denver to meet us. Speaking from experience there will be more Sioux fans on both of those flights than Denver fans will have at the games this weekend.

Got to have the Grimaldi/Johnson/whoever kick in with some points. I thought OD and Chyzk played well together on Friday. OD seems to have stepped up his game.

Any idea why Hak switched OD and Mitch on the lines? 4th line scores 2 goals last night and he breaks it up.

Very disappointing. For having home ice, the crowd was extremely quiet tonite. Seems like they play better when they are on the road.