The Frozen Four-Viva Las Vegas!

[cberkas]

The only time to like these guys over there. 

[fightingsioux4life]

2 minutes ago, cberkas said:

The only time to like these guys over there. 

Politics can make for strange bedfellows. And sometimes, so does college athletics.

[mygarske]

GF Herald story about Zellers Natty run with Shattuck in 2024. 
https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/will-zellers-once-had-an-unforgettable-national-title-winning-performance-in-vegas

He's a tough bastard. Quotes from Shattuck Coach Ward are incredible! If you follow Ward's comments, that guy LOVES Johnny Toews, talks about his grit & gamer mentality. To hear the same things about Zellers is high praise from one of best coaches in all of hockey, at any level. 

"It was a courageous effort," Ward said. "He earned the respect of everyone with our program and everyone who knows him. And he didn't want to do it to show off. He wanted to win it for the guys. The Sioux have themselves a guy who knows how to win and wants to win. He's a gamer."

Zellers led the tournament in goals (nine) and points (15) as Shattuck won the national title in City National Arena, the Vegas Golden Knights' practice rink.

"He's a big-time, big-game player," Ward said. "It doesn't faze him. He can feel other people's anxiety, and he preys on them."

[farce poobah]

1 hour ago, Wilbur said:

Nice story from Schloss today on the goaltenders for UND's past national championships.

I will be the jerk that fact checks him though as he has Karl beating Niagara, then Maine, then BC in 2000.  Karl was actually the backup to Andy Kollar at Mariucci arena as he was still recovering from a concussion.  

One other memory from the 2000 West Regional in Minneapolis ... Day 1 was two games, and it was COLD COLD COLD - as in too cold - in the arena.  And the ice seemed slow.   

But on day 2, it was "normal".  UND played day two, and the ice seemed "normal".

I've always wondered if we got a slight favor from the ice crew ,,, (shakes off)  must be my imagination. 

[fargosioux]

Does anybody know what the Las Vegas equivalent of Ferg's will be for the post-game celebrations Thursday & Saturday night?

[brianvf]

4 minutes ago, fargosioux said:

Does anybody know what the Las Vegas equivalent of Ferg's will be for the post-game celebrations Thursday & Saturday night?

Like your optimism.