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Weird, that was not the way it came off at all on the tour.

Although located on the campus of the "University of North Dakota the arena and land itself is owned by The Engelstad Family Foundation and rented conditionally to UND each year for $1. This setup was created to give the Engelstad family control and final say regarding the facility." Weird, that took like thirty seconds of searching.

Why, when I took my buddy from Chicago, on an REA tour last year did they say that the land the REA sits on was on a 99 year lease?

That's your response to hearing that the players are affected by what's said on this forum? Is that they should stay off? Man, that's crazy. I would love to interact with these guys and hear their thoughts on the game if they were up to it.

The land is leased, and not from the University. I can't remember who exactly, but UND itself owns nothing in the Ralph.

Yes, my bad. I swear I had BC in there.

Not saying he couldn't, but teams have more at stake with drafted players and are going to give those picks a chance long before an undrafted prospect. I just don't know what the chances are of a team giving him a crack at the bigs quite yet, probably sign him to the A and "develop" him. If that were the case and it's me, I'd rather develop at UND than the A or E.

Outside of BU and UND, no one has been there more than twice. But parity probably doesn't exist.

Crazy, but I'm sure Starman has no idea what he's talking about. (rolls eyes)

Because it'd serve us right.

Hasn't Drake essentially said he's playing four for the Sioux in the past. O know that article out of Toronto said he quoted himself as a four year player.

Seniors: Drake, Jordan Schmaltz, St. Clair, Sanderson, Chyzyk, and Zane. Juniors: Stecher, Thompson, LaDue, Murphy, Ausmus, Johnson, Hrynkiw.

I bet if they meet up in the A or ECHL, there are some fists that are thrown.

So, is it safe to say the quality of those entering into college hockey has improved?

Surprised they didn't say "intent to blow the whistle".

Wow.

Ouch, only four seconds between those two goals.

Imagine a line with Oshie and Toews as seniors, and still having the pony line. Still having Rocco this season, Brock Nelson on last year's team. Actually, that's making me a little sad.

And quite frankly, you were the one making the flagship comparison, not me. You can't reverse course in the middle of the discussion by implying that I don't think the rest of the sports matter.

Not pooh poohing, their success. Just saying the comparisons aren't the same.

What would the dynasty look like if the boys were playing DIII hockey? I only state that because the quality of players at the true pinnacle of college football is very different than those that play at UND and Bison level right now. I realize the Bison have come in and beat some FBS schools, bit they aren't exactly playing Alabama, Florida Ohio State, LSU, and USC.

I don't disagree. I just imagine myself in that situation. The play against him wasn't only dirty and uncalled for, it was dangerous. I guess in that situation, him not being able to address it because the coward took off right away, I may have yanked him out of the line for a discussion also. About the eleven second mark. Absolutely dirty play, not that I would expect anything less from those rats. End of game UND vs. Minnesota 1/14/2012: https://youtu.be/tRiA8wdFkkM

As far as leadership, I think we'll be fine next season. Chyzyk, St. Clair, Drake and Stecher will provide plenty of leadership, include Zane in that if he returns. I saw a considerable change in Johnson once the tourney started, if he quits with the stick between the legs I think he takes a major jump next season. Little Schmaltz stays, and if one or two of the incoming freshman meets half the expectations, we'll have a very solid shot at being in Tampa in April.

Cue the Ben Blood example. I should also let it be known, if it would have been me, I'd have done the same thing as Blood. That cheap shot at the end of the game was on the same level as the throat stab on Thursday.

I think the four year aspect is greatly overlooked. It was one of the reasons I had so much hope for this team this year, and honestly, they played all season like I expected them to. I can't imagine what this season would have looked like if Rocco would have come back for one more.