NCHC Semifinals-Here come the Dawgs

[Kab]

25 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

even if they keep the prices the same....wouldn't dollar dogs get a few more people in...winner weiner!!!!

A $ dog ain’t getting me to do anything, have to wash it down with a $10 beer, no thanks

just be reasonable on prices for everything 

I would rather they give some tickets to youth organizations for kids that can never afford to go to a game 

Cloverdale could sponsor free hotdogs for all the kids 

[rochsioux]

Sometimes I think they prioritize short term profits over the long term health of the product. You absolutely need to get kids and young people invested in the product so they will become long term fans. Pretty difficult for a lot of family’s to go to games when having to pay $62/$50 per ticket (plus possible fees). Much easier and cheaper to just watch on TV or stream. 

[tnt]

From Schlossman, it sounds like the league has a learning curve on this going forward.  Even with UND students on spring break, and many of us know people who went someone warm because Grand Forks schools are as well, I think UND’s attendance will sustain a good atmosphere.   

With the weather we have had this week,and the weather we are still expected to get tonight, and many traveling, keeping a good atmosphere would be a bonus.

When the league looks at making constructive changes for the future, they need to keep all these things in mind, and they really need to wait to see what teams the quarterfinals produce and the matchups resulting before they set the prices.  
 

Regardless, I think the league should be very happy that UND is the one that is in the position they are to maximize attendance for the league, as the attendance last weekend for Duluth and rival St. Cloud was horrible.

[Dustin]

What do people think about including ALL NCHC playoff games (quarterfinals, semi-finals, championship) in season ticket packages, in the event that your team hosts any of those games?  I used to be against even including the quarterfinal tickets (since they are NOT part of the REGULAR season, they are playoff games, nor are they guaranteed), but if it's hard to get a crowd without doing that, then I would be in favor of including all potential home games as part of the package.

[SIOUXFAN97]

47 minutes ago, rochsioux said:

Sometimes I think they prioritize short term profits over the long term health of the product. You absolutely need to get kids and young people invested in the product so they will become long term fans. Pretty difficult for a lot of family’s to go to games when having to pay $62/$50 per ticket (plus possible fees). Much easier and cheaper to just watch on TV or stream. 

ralph wouldn't have said it any better....

[cberkas]

So, has this be nothing but complaining about ticket prices and not about playing Duluth? 

[SIOUXFAN97]

not much to say...we're gonna kick their ass 7-0

just want a full house to see it in person

[Dustin]

On paper, we’re the better team. Hope to see that on the ice as well. 

[Und Princess]

31 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

not much to say...we're gonna kick their ass 7-0

just want a full house to see it in person

I agree with you! @SIOUXFAN97 But my score prediction for the game is a 4-2 UND Victory! https://ftstspotlight.blogspot.com/2026/03/crease-crasher-and-glory-your-exclusive.html?m=1

[SiouxFan100]

Not a fan of the dawgs

lets get way ahead and make it a boring game

[Siouxphan27]

2 hours ago, Kab said:

A $ dog ain’t getting me to do anything, have to wash it down with a $10 beer, no thanks

just be reasonable on prices for everything 

I would rather they give some tickets to youth organizations for kids that can never afford to go to a game 

Cloverdale could sponsor free hotdogs for all the kids 

Regarding the dogs; the only dogs I'm interested in downing tonight are the bulldogs!  

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

The sooner the refs make an embellishment call, the sooner it stops for the night.

[SIOUXFAN97]

kalshi has odds of sandy sporting the middle part tonight to fire up the floppers at 5-1....

i'm putting a couple bucks on him rockin' it

[SIOUXFAN97]

[SiouxFanatic]

EDIT: Kernan out with illness, Menghini is in.

[1972]

9 minutes ago, SiouxFanatic said:

 

Damn thats a line up!

[brianvf]

Dang this team can’t catch a break with these illnesses. Hopefully they get that out of their system (literally) before NCAAs. 

[1972]

12 minutes ago, brianvf said:

Dang this team can’t catch a break with these illnesses. Hopefully they get that out of their system (literally) before NCAAs. 

Kernan has been on fire, but Menghini is solid

[I Ranger]

28 minutes ago, SiouxFanatic said:

EDIT: Kernan out with illness, Menghini is in.

I'm still shocked Strinden and James aren't flipped. Just seems obvious to me. Strinden-Ollie-Croal. 

[hockeytherapy13]

Plantes Shaugabay line will be back together before all the fans are in their seats. 

[brianvf]

6 minutes ago, hockeytherapy13 said:

Plantes Shaugabay line will be back together before all the fans are in their seats. 

Right? Last time Sandy split them up it lasted less than 10min. Ha. 

[Wilbur]

Shaugabay needs a getter and a setter on his line.  Arnott has some go, but Bibby has no points in 25 games?

I'd just leave him with the Plante's, as he's a defensive liability and the best option for them is Zam centering him.  I get trying to spread the wealth, but your best chance is with them together. 

[hockeytherapy13]

3 minutes ago, Wilbur said:

Shaugabay needs a getter and a setter on his line.  Arnott has some go, but Bibby has no points in 25 games?

I'd just leave him with the Plante's, as he's a defensive liability and the best option for them is Zam centering him.  I get trying to spread the wealth, but your best chance is with them together. 

Yeah I see Arnott and Truman being top-6 potential with each of them having more than 10 goals. But Bibby and Bentz won’t be on those lines past the 3rd shift 

[It aint easy]

3 hours ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

ralph wouldn't have said it any better....

We’re fans, right? Short for fanatics?

[cowboys5xsbs]

LETS GOO 😁