2013-14 North Dakota Season thread

[SJHovey]

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In Las Vegas, this is what is known as a "freeroll".

Nothing to lose. Heavy underdogs to Union or Wisconsin, and anyone we might be lucky to play after that. Put the white uni's away for the season and let's see what happens.

Also, congrats to the "old" WCHA for placing 6 teams in this year's tournament. Little did everyone know of our plan to split up into 3 conferences for the purpose of getting more teams into the tourney and trying to get back to the all-WCHA Frozen Four again.

[willythekid]

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And exhale....

[Lawson_lunatic27]

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Good game today. Hope to see the Sioux go far in the tourney. I think both games go differently if Hafner was in net. Oh well see you next year!

[MagnessMan]

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I don't think New Hampshire will win but I wouldn't bet against Ohio State beating Wisconsin.[/QUOTE]

Agreed. Lowell should be able to pound the Wildcats. Sioux dominated the first. Playing their fast, aggressive style.

[MeridianStreet]

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Here's an example from the Sioux Sports board from someone with the screen name SiouxScore. I've read a fair amount of these in the last 24 hours.

"Sioux have everything to play for and Western Michigan really has nothing to play for. I think a quick start and an early goal is important today for the Sioux. Need to take advantage of the chances and finish on them today. Here is hoping there's a reason for me to be cheering for Lowell and Wisconsin later tonight."

If NoDak doesn't take this game seriously, they'll be sitting home in Grand Forks watching the first round next weekend. Western swept Miami this season beating them four times. Western's seniors were extremely disappointed in losing a game they could have won yesterday and want to go out on a high note. The underclassman will want to win to build for next season. If the Broncos get solid goaltending they will be tough to beat.

I don't think New Hampshire will win but I wouldn't bet against Ohio State beating Wisconsin.

[MagnessMan]

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Western beat the Sioux when they were playing for "nothing" and the Penrose was on the line. I don't think many North Dakota fans expect a cakewalk today, especially after last night.

Here's an example from the Sioux Sports board from someone with the screen name SiouxScore. I've read a fair amount of these in the last 24 hours.

"Sioux have everything to play for and Western Michigan really has nothing to play for. I think a quick start and an early goal is important today for the Sioux. Need to take advantage of the chances and finish on them today. Here is hoping there's a reason for me to be cheering for Lowell and Wisconsin later tonight."

[MavHockey14]

I think the prevailing view among Sioux fans is that this game means nothing to the Broncos. I think that couldn't be any further from the truth and you're going to be surprised at how hard the Broncos work for the full sixty. Think about it, their playing for their 20th W. The seniors will be ready to do whatever it takes to get it done. Don't punch your ticket to the dance just yet people.

Western beat the Sioux when they were playing for "nothing" and the Penrose was on the line. I don't think many North Dakota fans expect a cakewalk today, especially after last night.

[MagnessMan]

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I think the prevailing view among Sioux fans is that this game means nothing to the Broncos. I think that couldn't be any further from the truth and you're going to be surprised at how hard the Broncos work for the full sixty. Think about it, their playing for their 20th W. The seniors will be ready to do whatever it takes to get it done. Don't punch your ticket to the dance just yet people.

[Siouxfaninseattle]

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Well after tonite's fiasco, it isn't quite as bleak as I thought it would be. It boils down to this: Sioux win, Wisconsin win and Lowell win - and we make the tourney. You can start holding your breath now.

[darker98]

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So if there are any Sioux fans that aren't checking out Siouxsports.com, this is a quick analysis of Pairwise possibilities this weekend. It would be a perfect Friday to see the boys win and Cornell, Clarkson, AA, MSUM and New Hampshire lose. That would put them a solid 11, and in good shape to make the tourney even with a loss on Saturday. They would still be at 12 if Colgate and MSUM win on Friday. A loss on Saturday and they drop to 14 if all the favorites win, and would be the last team in. If Cornell and MSUM win on Friday, they drop to 13. A loss on Saturday and they drop to 14 if all the favorites win, and would be the last team in. There are several scenarios where they would be the first team out. Basically we don’t want to see three or more of the teams above win on Friday.

I guess I have a lot of games to keep track of tonight.

[Siouxfaninseattle]

Re: 2013-14 North Dakota Season thread

So if there are any Sioux fans that aren't checking out Siouxsports.com, this is a quick analysis of Pairwise possibilities this weekend. It would be a perfect Friday to see the boys win and Cornell, Clarkson, AA, MSUM and New Hampshire lose. That would put them a solid 11, and in good shape to make the tourney even with a loss on Saturday. They would still be at 12 if Colgate and MSUM win on Friday. A loss on Saturday and they drop to 14 if all the favorites win, and would be the last team in. If Cornell and MSUM win on Friday, they drop to 13. A loss on Saturday and they drop to 14 if all the favorites win, and would be the last team in. There are several scenarios where they would be the first team out. Basically we don’t want to see three or more of the teams above win on Friday.

[MavHockey14]

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Congrats on the win and the trip to Minneapolis.

Anybody see this today?:

http://deadspin.com/espn-living-in-the-past-1544904919

I love it.

[Red Cows]

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Congrats on the win and the trip to Minneapolis.

Anybody see this today?:

http://deadspin.com/espn-living-in-the-past-1544904919

[Goon]

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Not really. UND has always struggled against them, but I would guess that they hold the lead in wins in total games.

UND has a 37-10-7 (.750) against the Purple Mavs. So I don't know if that's having trouble, or not...

[MavHockey14]

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Gotta get rid of the slow start issue they have going on this weekend tomorrow night.