D1 College Hockey 2007-2008

[bigeyefish22]

I have no idea what to expect this season but the satellite gets installed this weekend and I can't wait to consume as much College Hockey as is humanly possible!

Go Gophers!

[kydmb99]

*crickets*

[DmBand801]

college hockey rules

[SatelliteEyes]

I hope Wisconsin can bounce back. 2005/06 was awesome.

[jaking1185]

I hope Wisconsin can bounce back. 2005/06 was awesome.

:thumbsup Go Badgers!

[rickyh24]

Go Maine!!



edit: i wish we still had Paul Kariya

[LaDude]

Let's go BC!

Get it done this year!

[bigeyefish22]

Miami's supposed to be good this year (see, potentially: random hot CCHA pick that nevere fails to disappoint. Also see: Ohio State). I hope they are.

This weekend 3 of the 5 best recruiting programs in the nation are in the Icebreaker tourney at Xcel (NoDak and UW are missing) so that should be exciting. I call Minny over BC in the tourney championship (if use of that term isn't too abusive of the concpept of 'championships').

[cruscott35]

*crickets*


Exactly...I wonder if college hockey is more popular in the US than NHL??? Either way we're looking at the difference of a couple dozen people.

[Nick@Night]

Gophers as always will be tough, as will SCSU and North Dakota. Much love to the WHCA.

[bigeyefish22]

weird: people from Virginia and Kentucky are the nay-sayers in this thread.

[DMBgirl87]

Let's go BC!

[bigeyefish22]

Gophers as always will be tough, as will SCSU and North Dakota. Much love to the WHCA.

I dont know about that scsu call... they should be fine if they get goaltending. Hell, they could win the league if they get goaltending, but that could be a big IF.

Call: Brent Borgen will be one of scsu's best players by February. He's got skills...

[UNC41]

This weekend 3 of the 5 best recruiting programs in the nation are in the Icebreaker tourney at Xcel (NoDak and UW are missing) so that should be exciting. I call Minny over BC in the tourney championship (if use of that term isn't too abusive of the concpept of 'championships').

Yet the biggest game in the nation will be four hours Northwest of Minneapolis when No. 1 North Dakota opens the season against No. 2 Michigan State at Ralph Engelstad Arena.

The Sioux should be extremely tough this year. Yes, they lost the most talented forward in the country, but return two forwards and a defenseman who could easily end up First-Team All-Americans and solid veteran goaltending. The defense will be tough as always as the only loss on the blue line was the team's softest defenseman.

[Shagadelic]

:thumbsup Go Badgers!

Fuck'em Bucky

[UNC41]

Working out with Eddie Belfour is a pretty nice way to get ready to open your season against the No. 2 team in the nation?

http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=53370&section=homepage

[SatelliteEyes]

Ah, it's finally cold out, maybe I'll pop in "Miracle" this weekend.

[bigeyefish22]

Working out with Eddie Belfour is a pretty nice way to get ready to open your season against the No. 2 team in the nation?

http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=53370&section=homepage

Hopefully the Eagle brought his cokin' entourage and sucked a few of the sioux into the dark side before the season starts! That may be the only way NoDak is stopped this year...

[dmbgodagirl41]

go Maine Black Bears!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whoopdie Whoooooope!!!!!!

[UNC41]

Hopefully the Eagle brought his cokin' entourage and sucked a few of the sioux into the dark side before the season starts! That may be the only way NoDak is stopped this year...

I just might be. INCH named three Sioux to their preseason All-American First Team.

http://www.insidecollegehockey.com/7Archives/Features/0708/preaa_0604.htm

[dmbgodagirl41]

how the HELL is Maine ranked 14th!??!?!

[bigeyefish22]

how the HELL is Maine ranked 14th!??!?!

They always overacheive anyway, so Im sure they'll be fine

[dmbgodagirl41]

They always overacheive anyway, so Im sure they'll be fine

damn skippy. :D

[bigeyefish22]

damn skippy. :D

I just hope they overacheive to the tune of another OT loss to the Gophers in the National Title game!

Ba-ZING!!

Sorry, that was uncalled for...

[Nick@Night]

I just hope they overacheive to the tune of another OT loss to the Gophers in the National Title game!

Ba-ZING!!

Sorry, that was uncalled for...
No, it wasn't. :cool

[UNC41]

I just hope they overacheive to the tune of another OT loss to the Gophers in the National Title game!

Ba-ZING!!

Sorry, that was uncalled for...

Speaking of uncalled for ... HOLY CROSS.

[UNC41]

how the HELL is Maine ranked 14th!??!?!

Maybe because Hockey East is a synonym for overrated.

[Nick@Night]

Maybe because Hockey East is a synonym for overrated.
:thumbsup

[bigeyefish22]

Maybe because Hockey East is a synonym for overrated.

It's all been cyclical in modern college hockey history, so I dont think that'll last. However, it seems like if there was ever a time for a conference to step forward, dominate and become THE single premier conference (like, some would say, the SEC in CFB) it'd be the WCHA from 00 or so to now and beyond... I hope so, I'm all WCHA all the way

[UNC41]

It's all been cyclical in modern college hockey history, so I dont think that'll last. However, it seems like if there was ever a time for a conference to step forward, dominate and become THE single premier conference (like, some would say, the SEC in CFB) it'd be the WCHA from 00 or so to now and beyond... I hope so, I'm all WCHA all the way

There have been 59 NCAA hockey champions, 30 of which have come from the WCHA. They have won at least four championships in every decade aside from the 90s (two). I don't know how much more dominant you can get.

[bigeyefish22]

There have been 59 NCAA hockey champions, 30 of which have come from the WCHA. They have won at least four championships in every decade aside from the 90s (two). I don't know how much more dominant you can get.

OR - 'modern college hockey history', however undefined, was the main point. Of the last 25 years or so, the power was pretty fairly spread early in the period, with the CCHA and the East sharing power pretty fairly in the 90's over the WCHA. the WCHA never dominated until the last third of the period.

[UNC41]

OR - 'modern college hockey history', however undefined, was the main point. Of the last 25 years or so, the power was pretty fairly spread early in the period, with the CCHA and the East sharing power pretty fairly in the 90's over the WCHA. the WCHA never dominated until the last third of the period.

Even if you back it up to 1980 the WCHA has been dominant. They won 7 titles in 20 years if you discount this decade. An accurate statement would be that the early to mid 90s and Michigan's run during the early 50s are the only two short periods of time where the WCHA hasn't been by far the most dominant conference in the NCAA.

[Munford]

It must be a northern thing.. We have no interest in the south.. I wouldn't mind if we had a couple teams.

[bigeyefish22]

Even if you back it up to 1980 the WCHA has been dominant. They won 7 titles in 20 years if you discount this decade. An accurate statement would be that the early to mid 90s and Michigan's run during the early 50s are the only two short periods of time where the WCHA hasn't been by far the most dominant conference in the NCAA.

whatever man, I think you've proven yourself provincially biased.

[UNC41]

whatever man, I think you've proven yourself provincially biased.

Biased? Probably. Incorrect? No.

I think I backed up my opinion pretty well. I mean, over half the championships in history and only two runs of more than four years without a title makes for a pretty dominant conference.

That being said, I can't wait for tomorrow night. I'm heading down to Sensers to watch UND/MSU and the final of the IceBreaker. Should be some great early season hockey.

[dmbgodagirl41]

Maybe because Hockey East is a synonym for overrated.

:mad
you talkin' smack 'bout my boys?!

[UNHDMBfan]

It has to finally be our year right!!!!????????? All you Black Bear, Gopher and Badger fans have your multi National Championships, I just would like one and I will be happy.

I have still have nightmares of the 1999 final in Anaheim :lorraine

I actually feel pretty optimistic this year as we have the #2 overall pick in the NHL draft (James Van Riemsdyk) skating on the 1st line, 6 of the 7 top scorers from last year, our top 3 defensemen and both goaltenders back.

[dmbgodagirl41]

It has to finally be our year right!!!!????????? All you Black Bear, Gopher and Badger fans have your multi National Championships, I just would like one and I will be happy.

I have still have nightmares of the 1999 final in Anaheim :lorraine

I actually feel pretty optimistic this year as we have the #2 overall pick in the NHL draft (James Van Riemsdyk) skating on the 1st line, 6 of the 7 top scorers from last year, our top 3 defensemen and both goaltenders back.

yeah yeah yeah im sure the frozen four will be VERY exciting for you, when MAINE WINS IT ALL!

;)

[UNHDMBfan]

Even though we do share the DMB, the Sox, and Patriots love.............I just don't know if I can converse civilly with a MAINE fan!!!:mad

I just had to get that out, I'm all better now.(Until the 1st UNH - Maine game this winter)

Have a great weekend everyone!

[bigeyefish22]

College Hockey's back!

Gophers looked like trash and didn't deserve to win. They came back to 3-3 in the third legitimately, then, 4 some minutes left, RPI gets a checking from behind called against them that was one of the worst calls I've ever seen and the Gophs score with a minute left to win. I, die-hard Gopher fan that I am, was outwardly cheering for RPI to tie after that because of how much bullshit that call was. Disgusting. I'd be livid as an RPI fan; they really didn't deserve that. I was talking to some other Gopher die-hards back home (in Minny) and they were saying the same thing - it was really too bad. I guess I'll take it, but I'm not exactly celebrating.

How'd other teams do?

[jaking1185]

How'd other teams do?

Wisconsin beat Notre Dame 4-1.

[bigeyefish22]

Wisconsin beat Notre Dame 4-1.

Nice.

[dmbgodagirl41]

Even though we do share the DMB, the Sox, and Patriots love.............I just don't know if I can converse civilly with a MAINE fan!!!:mad

I just had to get that out, I'm all better now.(Until the 1st UNH - Maine game this winter)

Have a great weekend everyone!
:lol
I'm not as hardcore with Maine as I am with other teams. My dad is a Maine alumni, so my family always has to support Maine hockey. I couldn't tell you anyone who plays for them, it's just a reflex that I have....when people mention college hockey, it's "GO MAINE!!!"

:lol

[bigeyefish22]

:lol
I'm not as hardcore with Maine as I am with other teams. My dad is a Maine alumni, so my family always has to support Maine hockey. I couldn't tell you anyone who plays for them, it's just a reflex that I have....when people mention college hockey, it's "GO MAINE!!!"

:lol

"What's that? Well if you were a man, I'd punch you.. Punch you right in the mouth. That's bush. Bush league. YOU HEAR ME?"

thats from Anchorman.

[dmbgodagirl41]

"What's that? Well if you were a man, I'd punch you.. Punch you right in the mouth. That's bush. Bush league. YOU HEAR ME?"

thats from Anchorman.


Ron: Brick what ARE you eating?
Brick: Its one of those delicious falafels with cinnamon and bacon on top.
Ron: what do you mean "one of those". Those don't exist.
Brian: Where'd you get that?
Brick: Out of the food basket at the end of the line.
Brian: That's the garbage can.

[jaking1185]

OR - 'modern college hockey history', however undefined, was the main point. Of the last 25 years or so, the power was pretty fairly spread early in the period, with the CCHA and the East sharing power pretty fairly in the 90's over the WCHA. the WCHA never dominated until the last third of the period.


If you look at who has the most championships:

Michigan - 9 titles (first 7 when they were in WCHA)
Denver - 7
North Dakota - 7
Wisconsin - 6
Minnesota - 5
Boston U - 4
Lake Superior St. - 3
Michigan Tech - 3
Michigan St. - 3 (1 won while in WCHA)
Colorado College - 2

Also 7 of the last 11.

The numbers back up that the WCHA is the best, bar none.

[bigeyefish22]

If you look at who has the most championships:

Michigan - 9 titles (first 7 when they were in WCHA)
Denver - 7
North Dakota - 7
Wisconsin - 6
Minnesota - 5
Boston U - 4
Lake Superior St. - 3
Michigan Tech - 3
Michigan St. - 3 (1 won while in WCHA)
Colorado College - 2

Also 7 of the last 10.

The numbers back up that the WCHA is the best, bar none.

For the last time: My argument included only the last 25 years.

Champions in that time? Break it up in 5 year periods. How bout this: 3 points for national champs, 1 for 2nd place. Add that up, tally by conference. Result?

edit: and, no, I havent looked at these stats.

[jaking1185]

For the last time: My argument included only the last 25 years.

Champions in that time? Break it up in 5 year periods. How bout this: 3 points for national champs, 1 for 2nd place. Add that up, tally by conference. Result?

edit: and, no, I havent looked at these stats.

That's too much work. I'll take your word for it.:)

[bigeyefish22]

That's too much work. I'll take your word for it.:)

dammit!, Im actually not about to do that either.... hopefully someone will

[jaking1185]

dammit!, Im actually not about to do that either.... hopefully someone will

Watching baseball, so I decided to research this. Here goes.

Since 1982:

WCHA - 11 titles, 7 runner-ups = 40 points

CCHA - 9 titles, 2 runner-ups = 29 points

Hockey East - 4 titles, 12 runner-ups = 24 points

ECAC - 2 titles, 4 runner-ups. = 10 points

How's that? :D

[bigeyefish22]

Watching baseball, so I decided to research this. Here goes.

Since 1982:

WCHA - 11 titles, 7 runner-ups = 40 points

CCHA - 9 titles, 2 runner-ups = 29 points

Hockey East - 4 titles, 12 runner-ups = 24 points

ECAC - 2 titles, 4 runner-ups. = 10 points

How's that? :D

Nice Work!! I'm surprised at the HE #'s... looks like they're all Swedish and no Finnish.

Since you did that, and I'm up early with nothing to do, I'll break those down in periods:

I'll go 82-90, 91-99, and 00 - present.

82-90
WHCA: 4 titles, 3 RsU = 15
CCHA: 3 titles, 1 RU = 10
HE: 0 titles, 1 RU = 1
ECAC: 2 titles, 4 RsU = 10

91-99
WCHA: 2 titles, 2 RsU = 8
CCHA: 4 titles, 1 RU = 13
HE: 3 titles, 6 RsU = 15
ECAC: 0 = 0

00-present
WCHA: 6 titles, 2 RsU = 20
CCHA: 1 title, 0 RsU = 3
HE: 1 title, 6RsU = 9
ECAC: 0 = 0

I went by these time periods because they were relatively equal and allowed for the WCHAs recent dominance to be in one period.

[jaking1185]

Nice Work!! I'm surprised at the HE #'s... looks like they're all Swedish and no Finnish.

Since you did that, and I'm up early with nothing to do, I'll break those down in periods:

I'll go 82-90, 91-99, and 00 - present.

82-90
WHCA: 4 titles, 3 RsU = 15
CCHA: 3 titles, 1 RU = 10
HE: 0 titles, 1 RU = 1
ECAC: 2 titles, 4 RsU = 10

91-99
WCHA: 2 titles, 2 RsU = 8
CCHA: 4 titles, 1 RU = 13
HE: 3 titles, 6 RsU = 15
ECAC: 0 = 0

00-present
WCHA: 6 titles, 2 RsU = 20
CCHA: 1 title, 0 RsU = 3
HE: 1 title, 6RsU = 9
ECAC: 0 = 0

I went by these time periods because they were relatively equal and allowed for the WCHAs recent dominance to be in one period.

Now I understand what you are saying.

[bigeyefish22]

Well, the Gophers played ok tonight; Michigan played great. The Goph's freshmen look fantastic. Frazee, Wheeler, Fairchild and Okposo look great.

[UNC41]

I know it was just the first game of the season, but WOW. The No. 3 team, and defending national champion, in the nation comes in and all the Sioux did was route Michigan St. 6-0. Even more, five of the goals came after Oshie was thrown out for a checking from behind penalty not long after he scored the first goal of the game in the first period.

This team has the potential to be something special. I knew UND had the best line in the nation with Duncan, Oshie and whoever they play with those two and I cannot imagine there is a team with a better core of defensemen. Frattin and Trupp were impressive in their first game and Vandevelde looks like he may have a breakout year. The only struggle was the power play after Oshie left, but that's not something the Sioux have to get used to.

[jaking1185]

I know it was just the first game of the season, but WOW. The No. 3 team, and defending national champion, in the nation comes in and all the Sioux did was route Michigan St. 6-0. Even more, five of the goals came after Oshie was thrown out for a checking from behind penalty not long after he scored the first goal of the game in the first period.

This team has the potential to be something special. I knew UND had the best line in the nation with Duncan, Oshie and whoever they play with those two and I cannot imagine there is a team with a better core of defensemen. Frattin and Trupp were impressive in their first game and Vandevelde looks like he may have a breakout year. The only struggle was the power play after Oshie left, but that's not something the Sioux have to get used to.

They are the best team out there, and baring injuries they should be a lock for the Frozen four.

[UNC41]

They are the best team out there, and baring injuries they should be a lock for the Frozen four.

It's kind of weird seeing a UND team that plays like a national title contender before December. I think I can deal with it though. :D

[jaking1185]

It's kind of weird seeing a UND team that plays like a national title contender before December. I think I can deal with it though. :D

For about as long as I remember they always had good offensive players and could score tons of goals. Now with defensive players to match, watch out.

[bigeyefish22]

I wonder if there are any Denver fans here? That's a great weekend!

Lake State and Michigan Tech on espnU in an hour or so (I think)...

[UNHDMBfan]

They are the best team out there, and baring injuries they should be a lock for the Frozen four.

I definitely can't argue with that, UNH plays a 2 game series @ North Dakota over the Christmas break, that should be a pretty good indicator of where we stand.

[bigeyefish22]

The Gophers lost Ryan Stoa for the season due to a knee injury.

That's really too bad. Hopefully he'll recover and get a chance at the big show down the road. I think he was going to have a pretty good year and contribute as a second, third liner. Now it looks like the Gophs will have to play Tom Pohl. That should be fun to watch...

[UNC41]

Tough blow for the Gophers, but better a forward than a defenseman.

[dmbgodagirl41]

Maine.

That is all.

Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine!

[UNHDMBfan]

Katie CUT IT OUT!!:twak

[everymonkeyknow]

just got tickets to Princeton Vs ND, princeton has not had the best of teams in a while.

[dmbgodagirl41]

Katie CUT IT OUT!!:twak

:D :D hehehehehe

Gotta love the lovin' going on in here!

[UNHDMBfan]

Hockey East Regular season opens tomorrow night UNH @ BU - can't wait!!

[BreakFree27]

GO MAINE BLACKBEARS!!!!!!

my roommate is from Exeter and loves UNH hockey and I grew up 30 min. from UMO and my first game was seeing Maine kick the shit out of UNH!!! So we will be at each other's throats this year.

I am also in quite the situation....I go to UMass, who has a good up and coming team that is building off of last year's success, so I will be very torn when Maine comes here:shrug ....aawww, who am I kiding. Stay strong to my roots and wear my Blackbear jersey when UMO comes to play us!

Go Maine!!!

[bigeyefish22]

SO, I've been devastated because I moved to Cincinnati (like an idiot) from Minnesota and can no longer watch Gopher hockey games. I looked into it and I could get a dish and pay 50 a month and get the Gophs and some other (college hockey) stuff. I was going to do it (and still may), but Friday, the night before the dish was to get installed and the night of the Gophs first game, I saw that their games would be on some FCS channel for the weekend. I ordered it and watched(!!), figuring I'd get the dish the next weekend. But, I looked again and the Gophs v. CC is on this weekend as well(!!!!!!!). So, I went to their website http://msn.foxsports.com/story/1523301 and it looks like I might have a good shot at seeing most of their games, and games from other teams as well (however, this years college hockey schedule has not been released yet).

Long story longer, I posted this in case anyone finds him/herself outside the reach of their teams TV coverage. It looks like alot of WCHA games are on FCS Central, with a few East games on FCS Atlantic but, again, that's last years info.

Another good link for general college hockey tv coverage:

http://www.collegehockeylive.com/

[UNC41]

The next goal Jean-Phillipe lets in will be the first this year. Eight periods, zero goals. And he is supposed to be the weakness of this North Dakota team.

[bigeyefish22]

http://www.uscho.com/news/uwire,men/uid,NGLV102320074052104/COMMENTARYMiamiIceHockeyOnBrinkOfDynasty.html

Oh my God. Oh my God.... I just....

you know, generally, 'sports writers' for college newspapers or websites produce among the worst published material you can find. I find it generally very entertaining, if slightly maddening. This kid - wow. I'd think that if a HS kid wrote this for the school newspaper it'd be rejected and hurt his grade in the class. Somehow it got published at Miami U. Just... wow.

Enjoy!

[bigeyefish22]

Maybe that ridiculous article about Miami being a dynasty (linked above) was just prescient.

Here come the Miami whatever-the-hell-their-names-are!!!

[UNC41]

Picked up tickets to the Final Five this morning, 5th row center ice. Very nice.

[bigeyefish22]

Picked up tickets to the Final Five this morning, 5th row center ice. Very nice.

Do you still think NoDak's the likely Champion this year? I like a CCHA champion this year, sadly.

NoDak's got the one great offensive line, really one of the best in recent history, but I think they lack scoring depth and they seemed week around their own net against the Gophs last weekend, surprisingly. That said, they seem like they have the make-up, if they get strong defense, to make a deep run. They've got good grinding forwards and speed. Tender is just great, I'm really surprised he's as good as he is.

[UNC41]

Do you still think NoDak's the likely Champion this year? I like a CCHA champion this year, sadly.

NoDak's got the one great offensive line, really one of the best in recent history, but I think they lack scoring depth and they seemed week around their own net against the Gophs last weekend, surprisingly. That said, they seem like they have the make-up, if they get strong defense, to make a deep run. They've got good grinding forwards and speed. Tender is just great, I'm really surprised he's as good as he is.

I don't even know right now. This year is shaping up like the past few where the Sioux are inconsistent as hell the first half of the season. If UND is able to put together a run of games like they played Michigan St. it is hard for me to believe another team can beat them. The problem is they haven't shown any consistency. The key will be finding one or two more guys to step up as consistent goal scorers. Hopefully once Genoway is he will and then another guy or two will as well.

A CCHA team could easily win it all, but WCHA teams are usually better prepared for the NCAA tournament after facing a deeper conference throughout the season. For example, every opponent UND has faced so far this year has been ranked. Who knows though, it wouldn't surprise me to see a team from either conference win it all.

[bigeyefish22]

If NoDak gets some scoring from their 2nd and 3rd lines and that tough defense I could see them being my favorite to win it this year. If they get that, they'll remind me alot of recent champions in MSU and UW - great goaltending, a couple flashy players, grit and depth.

I live about 30 miles from Miami U but havent made it to any games. I hope to. Id like to compare them to the WCHA hockey Im accustomed to. Sadly, OSU (90 miles away) and Miami games have not once been on in Cincinnati. Well, its cincy which is a southern city that just doesnt know it yet, and its a complete piece of shit, but still! A little hockey couldnt hurt anything in this hell-hole!

[EddieW33]

Kyle Okposo is reorted to sign with the NYI when he returns from the world jr's overseas...what has already been a tough season for the Gophers just took a turn for the worse...

This is the first time a Gopher has left the team mid-season to sign with an NHL team, and who knows what this will do for future players. When he came chose to return to the U for the season, it was expected he would sign with the Islanders once the season was up - but he has had a change of heart and had decided to leave the team...

No other sports would this happen, and it sucks...oh well, gotta move on I guess...

[bigeyefish22]

where'd you hear that?

[EddieW33]

where'd you hear that?

KFAN, Jeff Dubay has reported...it started as rumors in the last couple of weeks, but he has received VERY RELIABLE INFO from people who know...

As another part of the rumor was that Okposo had told his teammates that if things went well at the World Jr's he would be signing the contract and leaving the team...

In the greatest bit of irony, on the 2nd annual "Day of Hockey" here in MN (a day which FSN will show a high school game from up north, Gophers and Wild) the MN Wild are playing NY Islanders...this may be the first time MN hockey fans turn on one of its own...

[EddieW33]

http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/12637011.html

And now it has been confirmed by the athletic dept.

good to know you Kyle...

[UNC41]

Well, it's January, and you know what that means ... the Fighting Sioux begin to play some real hockey. Just like the past three years the second-half surge has begun. UND is on a seven-game winning streak and has lost just once in '08.

[UNC41]

Great series in arguably college hockey's greatest rivalry. Each game controlled half of the game on Friday. Once UND killed that penalty midway through the second they got momentum and never lost it until Trupp put in the game winner with the most amazing goal I've seen in college hockey since Wheeler last year.

http://www.areavoices.com/undhockey/index.cfm?blog=20387

Saturday was just one of those hard fought games you get in a rivalry like this.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=3228837

[lukedemmers]

Great series in arguably college hockey's greatest rivalry. Each game controlled half of the game on Friday. Once UND killed that penalty midway through the second they got momentum and never lost it until Trupp put in the game winner with the most amazing goal I've seen in college hockey since Wheeler last year.

http://www.areavoices.com/undhockey/index.cfm?blog=20387

Saturday was just one of those hard fought games you get in a rivalry like this.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=3228837
Man did Kangas step it up this weekend. Saturday was very chippy and the ending was stupid. Man Wheeler/Finley/Zajac are idiots. I thought it was funny how FSN caught Hakstol givin the ref the bird and he got suspended for it. Overall good series, I was hopin for a sweep in Mariucci tho. UND ALL THE WAY!

[UNC41]

Man did Kangas step it up this weekend. Saturday was very chippy and the ending was stupid. Man Wheeler/Finley/Zajac are idiots. I thought it was funny how FSN caught Hakstol givin the ref the bird and he got suspended for it. Overall good series, I was hopin for a sweep in Mariucci tho. UND ALL THE WAY!

Things like Finley and Wheeler will happen when things get chippy like they did this weekend. Zajac's hit was just a cheap shot, and not something I liked to see as a Sioux fan. I lost it when they showed Hak on TV. Pure hilarity.

Both Lammy and Kangas played great. I don't think we'll see Frazee between the pipes for a while. A sweep would have been nice, but anytime you can go into Mariucci and grab 3 points it's a good weekend. Its series like this where I really miss covering the team.

GO SIOUX!!!

[aeroshady]

Bean Pot was all day today...I know Northeastern lost...and BC was up 2-1 on BU when I left.

[lukedemmers]

Things like Finley and Wheeler will happen when things get chippy like they did this weekend. Zajac's hit was just a cheap shot, and not something I liked to see as a Sioux fan. I lost it when they showed Hak on TV. Pure hilarity.

Both Lammy and Kangas played great. I don't think we'll see Frazee between the pipes for a while. A sweep would have been nice, but anytime you can go into Mariucci and grab 3 points it's a good weekend. Its series like this where I really miss covering the team.

GO SIOUX!!!
Zajac's hit was a cheap shot for sure. I hear that Oshie got hit right before it, and that is what sparked it but who knows. Finley got into tough guy mode and wanted to fight anyone. The thing is, imo I don't think Finley is that tough; he got his ass whooped by a football player here in September and he didn't even land a punch. Wheeler was just out of control that whole game. The 10 minute misconduct started it, then the penalty in overtime really hurt the Gophers. They needed a win and that was going to be a great opportunity in overtime. The Sioux are on a roll and I'm jacked for the next series here against Denver, Grand Forks is gonna be rockin.:monkey

[BF101519]

GO IRISH....ND gonna win it all

[lukedemmers]

GO IRISH....North Dakota gonna win it all
fixed.

[BF101519]

fixed.

lol....let me make it more clear....

GO IRISH. NOTRE DAME GONNA WIN IT ALL!!

fixed.

[irishluck314]

Rpi Go Engineers!!!!

[UNC41]

This weekend was awesome back up in Grand Forks. First games I've been to all year, and the Sioux come away with a sweep. The Ralph was rockin' on Friday as that was easily the greatest comeback I've ever seen UND make. Then they just dominated the game for 60 minutes on Saturday.

[cryfreedom4136]

Can anyone point me in the direction of a good site for D1 College Hockey news and stats? I have never been able to find one that was decent...

[UNC41]

uscho.com
insidecollegehockey.com

[bigeyefish22]

It's playoff time. It's been a shit season, from my perspective as a Gopher fan, but oh well, hope springs eternal...

WCHA prediction:

CC over AA
UND over MTU
DU over UMD
UM over MSU
SCSU over UW

SCSU over UM in play-in
CC over SCSU
UND over DU
(DU over SCSU)
UND over CC

Im not comfortable with these picks and will probably change them before this weekend.

While I'm at it, early prediction for the final 4:
UND, UNH, UMich., MSU (I picked a UNH-UND final before the season and I'm going to stick with that)

And, hell, Hobey:
Lamoureux, Zatkoff, Porter. Porter wins.

[UNC41]

It wouldn't surprise me to see Duluth knock Denver off. Mankato-Minnesota should be a good series. I expect CC, UND and SCSU to roll.

I can't wait for the Final Five. Fifth row, baby!

[bigeyefish22]

It wouldn't surprise me to see Duluth knock Denver off. Mankato-Minnesota should be a good series. I expect CC, UND and SCSU to roll.

I can't wait for the Final Five. Fifth row, baby!

I used to go to the F5, until I moved. Best weekend of the year regardless of game outcome. Dammit, I want to go....

[bigeyefish22]

UND's got a bunch of injuries? No good. Whats the prognosis on their hurt guys?

[UNC41]

Genoway was talking like he hopes to be back soon on the radio during an intermission on Friday. I'm not sure Trupp will make it back this year. Oshie I have no idea after Saturday. That's the one that scares me.

[Giant Jew]

Ive been going to some RIT games this year and they're pretty fun. They've only been in D1 for three years but are already competing for the Atlantic hockey title.

[bigeyefish22]

Ive been going to some RIT games this year and they're pretty fun. They've only been in D1 for three years but are already competing for the Atlantic hockey title.

I've seen RIT a couple times this year, they look pretty good. Atlantic Hockey is better every year, too. I like Air Force to win the playoff champ. and give someone a very hard time in the 1st round of the NCAAs. I think Army could do that too.

Oshie going down is tough. I didnt see it or know anything about it, but I've gotta believe it'd take something deathly serious to keep him out when it counts, which'd be 3 weeks from now, and they may not even need him until the F4...

[lukedemmers]

I saw Oshie walking around campus today, so I guess that is a good sign. What a run the Sioux went on to end the regular season! Would have been nice to get a home sweep to end it but I can't complain. Michigan Tech is going down! I just hope Phil will keep playing solid in net.

[lukedemmers]

On a side note: How disappointing was it to see Roseau only get 1 win in the Minnesota State Tourney? I couldn't believe it. At least Ness got Mr. Hockey.

[UNC41]

Good to hear Oshie is walking around. The kid is a beast.

I am not worried about Lammy. He has played fantastic hockey lately. When I covered the Sioux his sophomore year I really got the feeling he didn't have the team's confidence. That has changed over the past two years.

I've got no ties to Minnesota high school hockey, so I jumped on the Edina/Gleason bandwagon purely because he's a Sioux recruit. Kid looked great. Two, maybe three, years from now he'll be running the point on UND's power play.

[Nick@Night]

On a side note: How disappointing was it to see Roseau only get 1 win in the Minnesota State Tourney? I couldn't believe it. At least Ness got Mr. Hockey.
It always seems if you go in to the tourney undefeated you finally get that overdue loss. My hometown hockey team when I was a freshman went in to the state tourney undefeated and lost in the opening round to a conference foe they'd beaten twice during the year.

Edit: I may have been in 8th grade, when I was a freshman they went back again but had to play Warroad and got spanked.

[bigeyefish22]

Gleason was great. He's gonna be a good college hockey player. Budish looked like shit. Nice work, Woo, er, Lucia (got them confused for a moment). Anders Lee and that other dude they had should be players too. Ness is gonna be awesome. I really like Lee, tender from Roseau heading to SCSU, too. I dont know, alot of good players in MNHS right now.

[lukedemmers]

It looks like Trupp will be the only one out for the Sioux entering the playoffs. I have high hopes for this post-season. I don't want to have nightmares about Boston College beating us anymore!

BC is the one team I truly hate. Not a fan of Denver, more so just Gwozdecky(sp?); hell, I like the goph's more than the damn Golden Eagles.

[bigeyefish22]

It is the hockey monopoly on the PA and Dubay show, broadcasting from Mankato and talkign college hockey all day. THe UM - MSU series should be competitive, hopefully the Gophs pull it out, or they're likely done for the year... I dont see the wcha getting more than 5 teams in the ncaas unless a low seed goes on a run.

[UNC41]

It is the hockey monopoly on the PA and Dubay show, broadcasting from Mankato and talkign college hockey all day. THe UM - MSU series should be competitive, hopefully the Gophs pull it out, or they're likely done for the year... I dont see the wcha getting more than 5 teams in the ncaas unless a low seed goes on a run.

If St. Cloud and Mankato lose in three games I think they'd still have a decent shot.

[bigeyefish22]

Ive been trying to figure out a prediction for the UM-MSU series, and I cant see the Gophers winning it. Ugh. Im sticking with that anyway:

UM 3 MSU 2
UM 1 MSU 4
UM 4 MSU 3

[bigeyefish22]

Final 5 prediction:

SCSU over MN, 3-2
NoDak over UD, 4-2
CC over SCSU, 3-1
(SCSU over UD, 6-4)
NoDak over CC, 4-3

[UNC41]

5th row tickets to the Final Five!!

[bigeyefish22]

Final 5 prediction:

SCSU over MN, 3-2
NoDak over UD, 4-2
CC over SCSU, 3-1
(SCSU over UD, 6-4)
NoDak over CC, 4-3

I've gotten every single game wrong so far and I couldnt possibly be happier. Hang a banner tonight, Gophers!!

[Nick@Night]

Gophers are going to be on the other end of this good fortune stuff one of these times.

[AJF_41]

anyone watching the gopher game???

[lukedemmers]

I can't wait for the tourney to start! We should get by Princeton with no worries (no Holy Cross! ha) then either Denver or Wisconsin for a trip to the Frozen Four. I can't believe the Badgers got in, and even got some home ice. I hope Bina, Phil, Chorney and most likely Oshie can leave with a national title! I have high hopes. I haven't heard much about Trupp, but hopefully he can log some minutes.

I'm glad Pohl is doing better, he could have been doing a lot worse. I would be a real emotional boost for the Gophs if he could go to the games but he will have to watch them at home. That scar he has now is wicked. I hope he has a full recovery!

[AJF_41]

Gophers over BC tonight!!!

[lukedemmers]

Frozen Four Here We Come!!!!!!

[UNC41]

Frozen Four Here We Come!!!!!!

Hopefully the fourth time is the charm!

[tankdan]

Frozen Four Here We Come!!!!!!

Same here! I realize that we've lost two straight years in the national championship game and I shouldn't be greedy and expect anything more, but I think the BC players who were in those games have a newfound determination to get over the hump.

Go Eagles!

Dan

[AJF_41]

It pains me to cheer for anyone other than Gophers - - I guess I just say good luck to everyone and start looking forward to next year.

[UNC41]

Same here! I realize that we've lost two straight years in the national championship game and I shouldn't be greedy and expect anything more, but I think the BC players who were in those games have a newfound determination to get over the hump.

Go Eagles!

Dan

The past five years both UND and BC have been to the Frozen Four a total of 8 times without a national title. If the Sioux can't do it this year, I'd like to see BC out of the other three teams. That being said, I feel a lot more comfortable going into the semi-final game with a senior goaltender rather than a freshman one.

[UNHDMBfan]

Congratulations to the 4 teams left:thumbsup , I will be sadly watching the games again thinking of what could have been..........................., but I will say that Notre Dame was the best team Friday night.

[bigeyefish22]

I'll feel good for whoever wins, but I'd really like to see Nt.Dame keep pulling out upsets. It should be a really good F4 regardless.

[lukedemmers]

Same here! I realize that we've lost two straight years in the national championship game and I shouldn't be greedy and expect anything more, but I think the BC players who were in those games have a newfound determination to get over the hump.

Go Eagles!

Dan
I hate the Eagles! Ha, they have been the Sioux's kryptonite the past couple years! Oshie will put an end to that. I think this will finally be the year the Sioux beat the Eagles and win the championship! I'm debating whether or not to go to Denver, I think it would cost me my Alpine trip this year :BANG

[lukedemmers]

Local newspaper article reports the Evan Trupp will be in the lineup, come next weekend!

[UNC41]

Having Trupp in the linep would be awesome. Schlossman does a great job covering the Sioux for the Herald. He's a really good guy as well.

[UNC41]

One day and the Frozen Four begins. Can't wait!

[lukedemmers]

5 o'clock tonight!!

[BF101519]

Goooo Irish!!!!!!!!!!!! Notre Dame Is The Shit

[lukedemmers]

Fuckin Eagles

[lukedemmers]

Phil and the rest of the Sioux are laying a fucking egg the size of Texas

[lukedemmers]

We have 40 minutes to score 5 goals. Gotta keep the faith! ha

[lukedemmers]

Embarrassing.

[Xmasjjm]

I'm just glad that I'm not there...

[lukedemmers]

I'm just glad that I'm not there...
Tell me about it. I almost sold my Alpine tickets to go there.

[lukedemmers]

I'm so glad Marto scored, he's a close friend of mine, and that is pretty much the only consolation for me. I don't know how the game got out of hand so fast. Can't put it all on Phil, but he did let in some pretty weak shots. Poor defense, didn't take care of the puck, couldn't capitalize on the power play, just no offense in general. Disappointing end to a pretty damn good season.

[Whiteyxc514]

I can't wait for a showdown with BC on Saturday :-)

[TheMakerDMB17]

pretty badass notre dame game tonight

[BF101519]

Fuckin right Notre Dame!!! I hope we DESTROY bc

[chr35919]

Fuckin right Notre Dame!!! I hope we DESTROY bc
notre dame fan real men of genius
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0Y7yjxJVlc

[UNC41]

That was one of the most pathetic displays of hockey I've ever seen. I don't know what was more disappointing this week, North Carolina basketball or North Dakota hockey.

The second game was fantastic though.

[LaDude]

Let's Go Eagles!!!!!

[chr35919]

notre dame fan real men of genius
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0Y7yjxJVlcsomeone watch this and give me a lol :twenty4

"...B.C. has better Christiaaaaans..."

[bigeyefish22]

Congratulations to the Boston College Eagles, 2008 National Champions.

I think we can safely say that BC is the most dominant program of the last few years. It may be painful for most of us (it is for this Minnesota fan), but I dont think it can be argued.

Congrats! :thumbsup

[DreamingTree#41]

Congrats BC... =[ Wanted the Irish to take it

[DynastyDrummer1]

notre dame fan real men of genius
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0Y7yjxJVlc

here... :thumbsup:thumbsup

hah that was awesome.

that said...

GERBE! Welcome to the Sabres program in 08-09! :multi:multi

[Giant Jew]

Nathan Gerbe is the man, cant wait to see him in a Sabres uniform.

[UNHDMBfan]

Congratulatons BC! It's nice to see an Eastern school break what has been a Western stranglehold on the championship.

Coach York always finds a way to have that team playing well at the most important time of the season.