Sioux Falls Regional - UND / Prov / QU / Merrimack

[Clark17]

2 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said:

Against AI freaking C. 

Alice In Chains?

[dden3]

55 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said:

Whatever happens, I just want to see an energetic and hungry team on Thursday.

Not a tired, sluggish team that can't get pucks to the net.

Just compete at a high level and I think we'll do just fine.

Absolutely, this team has all the talent and pieces to do this. 

[franchise]

We haven't had any NCAA tourney luck against universities in the last decade, but we are undefeated against colleges, so look out Merrimack!

[burd]

44 minutes ago, franchise said:

We haven't had any NCAA tourney luck against universities in the last decade, but we are undefeated against colleges, so look out Merrimack!

Are you defining “college” as a school that does not offer graduate degrees?

[.357]

UND has the region it wanted, with the teams it wanted, with a mostly healthy roster; plus had a flu bug that came & passed at exactly the right time & a transfer in Young who is intimately aware of Merrimack's strengths & weaknesses. It's as though the Universe is laying everything out on a silver platter for the team to have great success. Time to write a new script & turn the corner for #9.

[brianvf]

https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/03/22_2026-NCAA-Tournament-First.php

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Freshman Jan Spunar has gotten the bulk of the work in net, and has been really good at times, and not great other times.

While I admit he certainly didn't play his best in the NCHC semifinal game...that's an odd comment for the NCHC Goalie of the Year.

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“We’re excited,” Merrimack coach Scott Borek said. “We’re playing one of the best teams in the country. We’re playing in their home rink, essentially. You’re guaranteed a great atmosphere. It should be a great experience for our players and our program.”

Weird quote there too. 
People realize that this rink is in another state, right? 
And it's in a rink that UND has never played in?  That is over four hours away from their actual home rink?

[hockeytherapy13]

Any Twin Cities watch parties to speak of for this game? 

[SIOUXpucks]

13 minutes ago, brianvf said:

https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/03/22_2026-NCAA-Tournament-First.php

While I admit he certainly didn't play his best in the NCHC semifinal game...that's an odd comment for the NCHC Goalie of the Year.

Weird quote there too. 
People realize that this rink is in another state, right? 
And it's in a rink that UND has never played in?  That is over four hours away from their actual home rink?

well considering how many people in here always use the phrase “it’s always a home game”, the comment seems to just agree with that. Credit him for mentioning a great atmosphere and great experience for the kids. 

[The Sicatoka]

GF to SF - 320 miles

Worcester to Albany - 130 miles

[franchise]

11 hours ago, burd said:

Are you defining “college” as a school that does not offer graduate degrees?

No, I'm going by their names.

[forksandspoons]

Official UND Pregame Party
Get ready for puck drop! Join North Dakota fans at the Den on Thursday, March 26, from 5-7 p.m. The Den is located at 909 N W Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104.

[Level B Fishbowl]

1 hour ago, The Sicatoka said:

Worcester to Albany - 130 miles

 

Basically most of the Albany to Boston drive down I-90 (Mass Turnpike). I've done it once both ways and it's quick once you're out of the Boston city limits

[terbele]

Can anyone here validate that a parking pass at Sanford is not needed?  Also, what is the concession stand situation, choices, etc.?

 

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

What hotel is everyone staying at? We got a room at the Holiday Inn across the street for Saturday night.

[Sioux712]

24 minutes ago, terbele said:

Can anyone here validate that a parking pass at Sanford is not needed?  Also, what is the concession stand situation, choices, etc.?

 

Was just there for a Stampede game this past Friday and parking was free.  I assume/hope it'll be the same for this regional. Concession situation is pretty good there, cool bar area etc

[The Sicatoka]

My favorite at USCHO:

In the old paradigm North Dakota went to the eastern regional. In the new paradigm the eastern regional goes to North Dakota.

[Sioux712]

Never been to an NCAA regional before.  May be a dumb question, but if I go check out the first game at 4, then leave the arena, will I be allowed re-entry for the 730?  I have all-session tickets

[The Sicatoka]

Just now, Sioux712 said:

Never been to an NCAA regional before.  May be a dumb question, but if I go check out the first game at 4, then leave the arena, will I be allowed re-entry for the 730?  I have all-session tickets

Historically, no. One ticket, two games, one entry. 

[fargosioux]

12 hours ago, brianvf said:

https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/03/22_2026-NCAA-Tournament-First.php

While I admit he certainly didn't play his best in the NCHC semifinal game...that's an odd comment for the NCHC Goalie of the Year.

Weird quote there too. 
People realize that this rink is in another state, right? 
And it's in a rink that UND has never played in?  That is over four hours away from their actual home rink?

About the same exact distance as if Merrimack was playing a "home game" at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

[fargosioux]

13 hours ago, brianvf said:

https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/03/22_2026-NCAA-Tournament-First.php

While I admit he certainly didn't play his best in the NCHC semifinal game...that's an odd comment for the NCHC Goalie of the Year.

Weird quote there too. 
People realize that this rink is in another state, right? 
And it's in a rink that UND has never played in?  That is over four hours away from their actual home rink?

Also, who is Aaron Wiebe?

[franchise]

48 minutes ago, Sioux712 said:

Was just there for a Stampede game this past Friday and parking was free.  I assume/hope it'll be the same for this regional. Concession situation is pretty good there, cool bar area etc

Any idea if they have Monster? Or do I need to sneak in 5 hr shots?

[brucespook]

1 hour ago, terbele said:

Can anyone here validate that a parking pass at Sanford is not needed?  Also, what is the concession stand situation, choices, etc.?

 

Did not need one when we sponsored the last one in Sioux Falls 

[Blackheart]

1 hour ago, fargosioux said:

Also, who is Aaron Wiebe?

I’ll ask Aidan Wodon from College Hockey News.

[SiouxATCer]

3 hours ago, InHeavenThereIsNoBeer said:

What hotel is everyone staying at? We got a room at the Holiday Inn across the street for Saturday night.

Sheraton!

[brianvf]

They really narrowed it down.