SiouxScore Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 My guess is that the highest seed plays the night game. Since the Gophers are overall #1, their semi-final is the night game. If SCSU would have won, the UND-SCSU game would have been the early game. ESPN gets to pick, I knew they wouldn't be stupid enough to have the best rivalry in college hockey as the early game. Quote
Tiggsy Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Somewhere, the rest of the NCAA is saying "dang it, why did we put Minnesota and North Dakota in different regions?" I bet ESPN is loving this because they get this game on a bigger stage. Happening in the regionals wouldn't have quite as big of a TV draw. Quote
Blackheart Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 ESPN gets to pick, I knew they wouldn't be stupid enough to have the best rivalry in college hockey as the early game. Actually I'm surprised BC-Union is the early game...Espn usually cares very little about college hockey and even less if you are not named Boston College...but hey, I give them credit for putting the western teams into the prime time slot. Quote
SiouxScore Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Actually I'm surprised BC-Union is the early game...Espn usually cares very little about college hockey and even less if you are not named Boston College...but hey, I give them credit for putting the western teams into the prime time slot. I'm not surprised at all, it seems to me they usually go by name recognition of the schools/programs and UND/Minnesota certainly outweighs BC/Union. Quote
Dustin Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Actually I'm surprised BC-Union is the early game...Espn usually cares very little about college hockey and even less if you are not named Boston College...but hey, I give them credit for putting the western teams into the prime time slot. If it had been BC and BU, or BC and Michigan, then ESPN probably would have put BC in the night cap. Union is the reason that game is first. Quote
Tiggsy Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 If it had been BC and BU, or BC and Michigan, then ESPN probably would have put BC in the night cap. Union is the reason that game is first. My thoughts exactly. Can't think Union has a big fanbase outside of the immediate vicinity of the school. Quote
Blackheart Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 If it had been BC and BU, or BC and Michigan, then ESPN probably would have put BC in the night cap. Union is the reason that game is first. Yeah, but Doug Flutie can't make the early game! Quote
SiouxScore Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 If it had been BC and BU, or BC and Michigan, then ESPN probably would have put BC in the night cap. Union is the reason that game is first. Agreed I think name/school recognition is the biggest thing to them in deciding who plays when. Quote
108498 Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 I have to go with Minn. winning this one after their last two wins, but UND has surprised me so far this tournament so I wouldn't put it past them. Either way, I plan to cheer for the team who gets into the National title.Great job getting this far both teams. Quote
siouxforce19 Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 I just think it's kind of cool that it's literally going to be East Vs. West this year. Doesn't always happen like that. Quote
stoneySIOUX Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 I have to go with Minn. winning this one after their last two wins, but UND has surprised me so far this tournament so I wouldn't put it past them. Either way, I plan to cheer for the team who gets into the National title.Great job getting this far both teams. Only difference? Minnesota hasn't played us yet. The 10 day wait provides nothing for momentum for either team, too. Nothing to lose. Gonna be a long 10 days. Quote
MafiaMan Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Yeah, but Doug Flutie can't make the early game! Hilarious! Nicely done. Quote
MafiaMan Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Somehow I knew it would come down to this. Honestly, UMN and BC look to be the class of the collegiate ranks this year. Both teams can be very dominant when on their A game. That said, they've both shown some chinks in their armor quite recently with UMN losing in the first game of the B10 tourney and BC not even making their tourney. Sioux vs Gophers Anything can happen... Go Sioux!! UMass-Lowell was a juggernaut last year...Yale absolutely skated circles around them and it STILL took an overtime goal to win it for the Bulldogs. Then, with 6-2, 4-1, and 3-0 losses against Quinnipiac already last season staring them in the face, Yale goes out and crushes the Q-cats 4-0. Believing you can do it is the first step in achieving the goal. And as crazy as it sounds, this North Dakota team started believing in itself the moment a Wisconsin puck went into the back of Ohio State's net just over a week ago. They believe. It's time some folks believe in the dream along with them. 4 Quote
siouxkid12 Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 UMass-Lowell was a juggernaut last year...Yale absolutely skated circles around them and it STILL took an overtime goal to win it for the Bulldogs. Then, with 6-2, 4-1, and 3-0 losses against Quinnipiac already last season staring them in the face, Yale goes out and crushes the Q-cats 4-0. Believing you can do it is the first step in achieving the goal. And as crazy as it sounds, this North Dakota team started believing in itself the moment a Wisconsin puck went into the back of Ohio State's net just over a week ago. They believe. It's time some folks believe in the dream along with them. Maybe this is the team to win it all for us, no superstars or 60+ point players on this team. Just an overall solid effort from the walk-on to the scholarship player. Quote
bigskyvikes Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Mazauko. ? (Spelling) "This is turning into the romp we thought it would be" The video above. Good times! Go Sioux! Quote
MafiaMan Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Mazauko. ? (Spelling) "This is turning into the romp we thought it would be" The video above. Good times! Go Sioux! Frank Mazzocco...what a homer...completely crushed after that goal. Quote
cberkas Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Looks like the Frozen Four and the Phillies are going to be competing with each other on the 10th and 12th. Edit: That also happens to be the first home weekend for the Phillies too. Quote
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 UMass-Lowell was a juggernaut last year...Yale absolutely skated circles around them and it STILL took an overtime goal to win it for the Bulldogs. Then, with 6-2, 4-1, and 3-0 losses against Quinnipiac already last season staring them in the face, Yale goes out and crushes the Q-cats 4-0. Believing you can do it is the first step in achieving the goal. And as crazy as it sounds, this North Dakota team started believing in itself the moment a Wisconsin puck went into the back of Ohio State's net just over a week ago. They believe. It's time some folks believe in the dream along with them. My sentiments exactly, perfectly stated. Quote
crb1 Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 I believe in the dream. It ain't gonna be easy though. Quote
MafiaMan Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 I believe in the dream. It ain't gonna be easy though. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death... Quote
Goon Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death... Mafia Man Quoting Psalms 23:4 Nice! Psalms 23:4 – Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Quote
anumeric Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Anybody know if the teams will have a practice that are open to the public? Quote
airmail Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Biblical passages on Siouxsports.com....... it must be the playoffs! Quote
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