Minnesota @ UND - Friday night game thread

[Blackheart]

Just back to the No-tell Motel here in GF.  What a fun atmosphere for tonight’s game!  Gophers looked like they were ready to play from the start and they jumped on the Sioux right away.  UND never quit moving their feet though and were even after one.  Second period had chances but nobody could cash it in.  Third period, Sioux imposed their will on the Rodents and really limited their offensive chances.  Even up 2 goals in the third, guys were laying on the ice trying to block shots.  Gofers ended up with 2? SOG in the period.  Love the aggressive style UND plays, could be a fun year.

[brianvf]

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/und-delivers-rivalry-win-over-minnesota-for-raucous-crowd

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"I don't know if I'll experience something like this again — pro hockey or wherever hockey takes me," James said. "I don't think there's a crowd or a fan base that has more passion for their players. I'm grateful to be here and score in front of them."

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"The whole week, you just have that feeling — the energy of the city," Emery said. "You're walking around campus and students are getting fired up for a big series like this. You see it all over Instagram. You really feel it the whole week. Coming in to the game today, you can really feel how special this is. Going out there and playing, it was incredible. There's not going to be much more that tops playing the Gophers in The Ralph."

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UND is now 8-3 in last 11 rivalry games against Minnesota, and 20-3-4 in the last 27 against college hockey teams from the state of Minnesota.

 

[JakeLove]

8 hours ago, nodakgirl93 said:

He must of got the stick on the glove. 

Anything near the hands is supposed to get penalized.. 

[burd]

6 hours ago, Blackheart said:

Just back to the No-tell Motel here in GF.  What a fun atmosphere for tonight’s game!  Gophers looked like they were ready to play from the start and they jumped on the Sioux right away.  UND never quit moving their feet though and were even after one.  Second period had chances but nobody could cash it in.  Third period, Sioux imposed their will on the Rodents and really limited their offensive chances.  Even up 2 goals in the third, guys were laying on the ice trying to block shots.  Gofers ended up with 2? SOG in the period.  Love the aggressive style UND plays, could be a fun year.

Do you remember an atmosphere like that in the last 10 years, Blackheart?

[Oxbow6]

8 hours ago, Wilbur said:

North Dakota wins 5-2.  And honestly I don't think they played that great. 

Totally agree. Definitely wasn't their A game. Maybe their C game. The ceiling for this squad is ridiculous high.

[Oxbow6]

8 hours ago, nodakgirl93 said:

Rickwood does all the little things right. 

As they like to say "He’s a pro's pro". He is sneaky good shift after shift.

Early into this season he's been the best new addition to this squad.