Showing posts with label Fighting Sioux. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fighting Sioux. Show all posts

Sunday, March 18, 2012

The NCAA Regional Pairings are set




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Saturday, March 03, 2012

Another perspective on the Fighting Sioux nickname

Here is a link to a blog post that one of my friends on twitter sent me. While I have always been a fan of the Fighting Sioux Nickname, I honestly I don't think that this kind of rhetoric is ever going to go away. Not if UND remains the Fighting Sioux nickname remains.
But tribal members support the mascot! So it's ok!
No. It isn't. Hitler was a white guy. Can I then deduce that all white men think it's ok to murder millions of people? And don't cite that stupid Sports Illustrated poll that says 90% of Indians support mascots. That thing has so many issues with sampling and validity it's not even funny. Yeah, a few tribal members might support the mascot. But it's a sad commentary on how invisible we are in society, because most of them cite the fact that they feel "proud" to be "recognized" and "remembered". If the only way Native peoples are viewed in the US are as racist stereotypical mascots, (or in movies, tv, and advertising) is it better to be invisible, or seen as a stereotype? [Native Appropriations]

This is almost as bad as Native American activist Russell Means saying that Indians that support the Fighting Sioux nickname are stupid, words he once uttered at a protest in front the REA before construction was finished.

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Friday, March 02, 2012

Fighting Sioux nickname debate makes Fox News



The Fighting Sioux nickname debate has picked up national exposure and not all of it's very possitive. There are many stories on line, almost too many to count. All you have to do is run a search on google.com with Fighting Sioux nickname and logo and you will get thousands of hits.

One common story is this one -> The NCAA is saying don't bring the nickname and log to the playoffs.

Here is my suggestion, if you're going to have a debate about an issue on national television, at least have the facts right when you come to the table to debate. None of these three had all of their facts straight and basically makes the argument pointless. I would at least expect a person that is arguing as a legal scholar to a least have the facts right before you go on camera.

The one person that was the most informed of the three on the issue, was Fox News host Jenna Lee. While she was the most informed one of the three, and the most prepared for the debate and she still was missing a few of the key important facts.
Franklin's letter says if UND's use of the nickname and logo forces the school to forfeit games, the NCAA may demand that the university reimburse it for its travel and meal costs in connection with the championship. "It is the spirit of the NCAA's championship policy that the competing student-athletes (both North Dakota and its opponents) not be distracted or disrupted during the championship by debates about when and where your institution's Native American imagery or nickname may be displayed or worn," Franklin said in the letter. [read the whole article]
Here is another story that is flat out wrong. This time in the Hockey News.
Of course it’s the players who lose out here. The men’s team has “neutral-themed” jerseys on order in case the squad makes it to the Frozen Four – and with 15 NHL draft picks on the roster, including first-rounders Brock Nelson and Derek Forbort, that’s not a stretch – but state law would prevent them from wearing the alternative sweaters. What, exactly, is the university’s sports department supposed to do?
No where in the nickname law does it say that UND can't wear the alternative sweaters, I don't know where that person is ever getting this incorrect fact?
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

UND Hockey coach Dave Hakstol weighs in on the nickname ...


Fighting Sioux head hockey coach Dave Hakstol spoke out today at the Wednesday press conference about the continued use of the Fighting Sioux nickname.

I believe that coach Hakstol has unfairly taken a lot of heat by some, that want to blame him for the Sioux nickname debacle. Today the Fighting Sioux hockey coach weighed in on the issue.

UND hockey's Hakstol: Sioux nickname law creates ‘insurmountable challenges’ Grand Forks Herald.



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Saturday, February 11, 2012

Joe Basaraba Hit On Nick Mattson


s/t to A Tradition of Excellence for sending me the video. UMD Bulldog's Joe Basaraba was given a five minute major and a game misconduct for this hit on the Fighting Sioux's Nick Mattson. Some have said that this hit wasn't worthy of a five and a game but I am not so sure, it's a dangerous hit. Do you think the ref made the right call in this instance?
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Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Dan Barreiro on the Fighting Sioux Nickname


I had a few people pinged me about Ban Barreiro radio show this afternoon and if you haven't heard this or listened to this podcast you iTunes, here is an opportunity to do so. I thought I would include up on the blog so you can listen to it yourself.

Big Sky Conference not Bluffing.

Big Sky Conference logoImage via WikipediaO.K. now the Big Sky Conference has weighed in... Sounds like they are not fooling around and they are concerned about the recent events in North Dakota. It also sounds like the notion that the BSC won't expel UND is not quite true.
Chuck Haga, Grand Forks Herald --- UND’s status within the Big Sky Conference won’t change immediately as a result of this week’s tentative restoration of the university’s Fighting Sioux nickname, Big Sky Commissioner Doug Fullerton said today.

But he said “it’s absolutely not true” that UND could not be dropped from the league, as some nickname supporters have said in seeking to dismiss concerns about consequences if the fight over the name continues.

“Our concern, as before, is not that they are the Fighting Sioux,” Fullerton said, “but rather whether they can be an effective Division I program and a benefit to our conference.”

UND’s membership status is still probationary, he said. “But even a full-fledged member can be removed from the league at any time by a vote of the presidents.” Such a vote, he said, would have to be unanimous.

Fullerton said he’s concerned about another example of what he called “misrepresentation” by nickname supporters, a suggestion “that we need UND more than UND needs us,” which would seem to counter concerns expressed by university and other officials that keeping the nickname could cost UND conference membership and Division I status.
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Tuesday, February 07, 2012

So is the Fighting Sioux nickname on the way back


Looks like the Fighting Sioux nickname issue isn't over just yet. I actually think this is going to be a huge mess and who know who this is going to play out.

Effective January 1st, 2012, the University is in the process of transitioning away from the nickname.

I guess UND will get to find out if the Big Sky Conference is bluffing or not? I have been told by people in the know that say that the Big Sky is not blowing hot air and that they are serious.

I predict that we will see a constitutional challenge in the future.

Grant Shaft, president of North Dakota’s State Board of Higher Education, is on record of saying, "that if an effort to refer a bill repealing the state’s “Fighting Sioux” law is successful his board may have to assert its constitutional authority."
Valley News Live --- It appears UND's Fighting Sioux nickname will be restored tomorrow, reversing legislative action to drop it last fall.

Nickname supporter, Frank Black Cloud tells Valley News Live they have over 15,000 signatures on petitions in support of restoring the Fighting Sioux Nickname. They needed at least 13,500 signatures to overturn existing legislation.

North Dakota Secretary of State, Al Jaeger says if nickname supporters file the required 13,500 signatures, it will instantly restore the original legislation that requires North Dakota and UND to keep the Fighting Sioux nickname. Then, Jaeger says their office will verify the signatures within 35 days. If they wind up with fewer than 13,500 "good" signatures, the law will return to drop the nickname.

Al Jaeger, ND Sec. Of State: "We will randomly select at least 2,000 names that we will be contacting with post cards or other means to verify certain information. We go through a very thorough process."

In the meantime the Fighting Sioux nickname will once again become law, unless voters throw it out during a statewide election in June.

UND officials aren't commenting about this latest development. They're in the process of retiring the nickname.
Like I have said in the past; I love the Fighting Sioux nickname and I am not happy that the University of North Dakota has to kowtow to political correctness.

As I have said in the past, I am proud supporter of UND athletics, I think the Fighting Sioux nickname is a honor. My question is; how long do we continue to fight the NCAA? They aren't fooling around either... The only chance we have of winning is the Spirit Lake Law Suit. If anything I suggest donating money to their cause so they can fight the NCAA.

UND lost the Fighting Sioux nickname the minute the North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem signed the surrender agreement with the NCAA. Because of Stenehjem signing that surrender agreement I will no longer vote for him as long as he runs for public office, he is useless to me and far as I am concerned not worthy of receiving my vote anymore.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

The gloves are off part II - UND and UW week


I have to admit that this is one of my favorite match ups, if not my favorite rivalry games and according to Andy Baggot of Madison.com it looks like there will be a continuance of the Sioux vs. Badgers rivalry after next season when both teams join their new leagues.
UW coach Mike Eaves said non-conference scheduling parameters are still being drawn up for the new Big Ten, so any non-conference discussions are on hold.

But there have already been discussions between the schools about committing to a series every year when the new leagues debut. That's how much the rivalry means to those involved. [Madison.com]
I know the Fighting Sioux nickname is gone, but for now, at least for this weekend, I will call it the Sioux Badgers on this blog. I mean what the heck.  I think we could get away with it, because the Fighting Sioux name is still on the front of the jerseys, for at least a little bit longer. I am already compliant the articles have submitted for Inside Hockey. 

I am excited that UND and UW are looking into continue this historic rivalry after the B1G and NCHC come to fruition. There have been some great battles over the years between the two teams. Also, Wisconsin fans are some of the greatest college hockey fans and they get it, they're awesome. When both teams go their separate ways, I am definitely going to miss seeing the Badgers at the Final Five and discussing hockey with the fans from Wisconsin.



Of course the hockey on the ice hasn't been like the UND vs. UW match ups of the 1980's for obvious reasons, the progressive DQ rule for fighting has probably played a role in that.

None the less,  there have been some heated and highly contested battles over the years between the two teams. Who can forget the Steve Reinprecht, David Hukalo and Dany Heatly line, that was "one of" the most prolific lines that I had ever witnessed in college hockey.

Of course there was the Jeff Panzer, Bryon Lundbohm  and Ryan Bayda line which was also pretty darn good themselves. You can check out the Wisconsin Badger's side of the discussion with Chuck Schwartz at Bucky' Fifth Quarter.



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Friday, December 30, 2011

Friday afternoon Links.

There are two days left in 2011 (or about 1 1/2 days) and there is one more series to close out the year before we ring in 2012.

Roman Augustoviz from the Red Star Sickle and gives his spin on the Fighting Sioux Nickname debate. [Roman Empire]

According to Kevin Pates of the Duluth News Tribune, the much maligned University of Minnesota athletic director Joel Maturi has turned down a request to be interviewed for the commissioner of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference. [Rink and Run]

This week in the WCHA by Jim Rich is here. [Click to listen]

Inside Hockey has the series preview; North Dakota vs. Harvard Series Preview

According to Brad Schlossman, Mario Lamoureux tried to talk coaches into letting him play tonight, but he was unsuccessful. Mario's out tonight.

Here is the link to the Harvard Crimson site that has the ins and outs of Harvard hockey. [click to view]

Joe Pasiley has his Friday reading: Previews and recaps [click to view]

According to North Dakota MHockey - Junior forward Corban Knight will return to the lineup tonight against Harvard.

Former Fighting Sioux defenseman Taylor Chorney has been suspended by the AHL for three games for an illegal check. [The AHL]

BReynolds from the Wilderness has this final blog post on the Cody McLeod hit on Jared Spurgeon. This article may make your blood boil or not. [SBNATION]

Michael Russo had Brendan Shanahan explain his troublesome decision to not suspend Av's hack forward Cody McLeod.
Colorado's Cody McLeod faced no discipline for his five-minute boarding major and game misconduct in Monday's Wild loss.

In an interview with the Star Tribune on Wednesday, NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan explained his decision. He said the NHL's hockey operations and player safety departments looked at the check extensively.

"McLeod actually sort of reaches out with his hand almost in what appears to us to be an effort to gauge the distance and almost to let him know, 'I'm here,'" Shanahan said. "Spurgeon digs in, applies the brakes and gets run into."

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Opinion: Big Sky Should Admit North Dakota Mistake, Let Fighting Sioux Go

Big Sky Conference logoImage via WikipediaIf you haven't seen this, it's worth a read.
Bill Bradley, SacStateSports.com ---- The problem is UND’s entry to the Big Sky hasn’t gone as planned – at all. From its botched entry in the league to its continued controversy over the Fighting Sioux nickname, UND has transitioned into the Big Sky like a child going kicking and screaming.

Which is why the Big Sky Conference needs to say, “No thanks. We made a mistake. Thanks for playing. Go find another conference.” The premier league in the Football Championship Subdivision and a competitive mid-major group in basketball doesn’t need the long road trips and headaches UND will bring.North Dakota was supposed to join with South Dakota as a package deal. It was all set to make the Big Sky a 14-team league, Big Sky Commissioner Doug Fullerton said this fall. However, at the last minute South Dakota got a better offer from a more geographic-friendly league, the Missouri Valley Conference.

That made sense, but the Big Sky, which also wanted UND because of its reputation as a research institute, didn’t withdraw the invite to the Fighting Sioux, which were making the transition from Division II to Division I FCS. The UND regents accepted, making UND the only member of the Big Sky in the Central time zone.
I posted his on Sioux Sports. I love the Fighting Sioux nickname, and there is no way that the school will ever be able to replace the Fighting Sioux nickname with anything that I consider to be acceptable, but I don't see any way UND can keep the name "unless" the Spirit Lake Tribe wins it's law suit against the NCAA. I also would love nothing more than to see the NCAA lose their law suit, I think they deserved to have that happen to them because I think they are a bunch of hypocrites. I am not holding my breath but I hope the Tribe wins. That being said I think it's time to move on before we end up on the outside looking in. Do we really want to call the Big Sky's bluff?
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Petitions to retain Fighting Sioux nickname for UND begin circulating

University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux athl...Image via WikipediaIs the North Dakota State board of Higher Education on a collision course with the Fighting Sioux nickname supporters? The big question pending is; if the nickname law goes back into effect, what would the ND Board of Higher Education do?
Board could act

If the repeal bill is suspended and the earlier nickname law goes back into effect, “the question then is, ‘What would the State Board of Higher Education do?’ ” Stenehjem said.

Several people argued during the legislative debates that the nickname mandate authored by House Majority Leader Al Carlson, R-Fargo, violated the state Constitution, which grants governing authority over the state’s colleges to the board.

If the requirement that UND keep the nickname goes into effect again, “the board will have to decide what if anything it wants to do,” Stenehjem said.

UND is in the midst of retiring the nickname and logo with a transition that is to be substantially completed by Dec. 31, by state board directive. Board members and UND officials have expressed concern that a continuing fight over the nickname could jeopardize the university’s transition to Division I athletics and its planned affiliation next year with the Big Sky Conference.

Grant Shaft, president of the state board, said on Tuesday that the board has not discussed what it might do in the event referral petitions are filed and the keep-the-nickname law is temporarily reinstated. [Chuck Haga, Grand Forks Herald]
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Monday, December 12, 2011

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Shot charts from UNO vs UND 12/10/2012

Looking at the shot charts from game two between UNO and UND; while the second game of the series might not have been a very exciting game, and there wasn't a lot of write about, last night’s game did have the feel of a playoff game. It was hard fought, highly contested hockey game, between two teams that didn't like other...
During last night’s game, I had the opportunity to watch Aaron Dell from behind the end line and the second period of last night’s game and Dell was unbelievable, he made a lot of difficult stops and was seeing the puck all weekend long. I also believe that this was the same Dell that we saw last season, when he was an All-American.
In the WCHA the Sioux are ranked.
The Fighting Sioux are ranked 3rd in scoring defense.
The Fighting Sioux are ranked 5th on the power play20/90 22.2.
The Fighting Sioux are ranked 4th on the penalty kill 65/79 82.3.
Nationally the Fighting Sioux are ranked:
The Fighting Sioux are ranked 33rd nationally in scoring 51 / 2.83
The Fighting Sioux are ranked 26th nationally in defense 50/2.78
*The Fighting Sioux are ranked 49/58 teams in penalty Minutes per game at 11.5.
The Fighting Sioux are ranked 12th nationally on the Power Play 20/ 90 22.2.
The Fighting Sioux are ranked 33rd nationally on the Penalty Kill 65/79 82.3.
*Contrary to public believe the Fighting Sioux are not a bunch of undisciplined knuckle dragging Nethanderal goons.
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Friday, December 09, 2011

Through These Doors, episode 8



s/t To Matt Schill of the UND SID office. The guy is really a rock star and I don’t know if he gets enough credit for his work on this project. Watching these videos is a good way to give fans another look into the Fighting Sioux hockey program.
FightingSioux.com --- This week on Through These Doors, it's a focus on sophomore Brock Nelson, who had another great weekend. Nelson and his linemates of Danny Kristo and Corban Knight make up a potent combination. The Sioux are also seeing increases in scoring from it's all freshmen line as Brendan O'Donnell nears 100 percent.
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Goon's Weekly Picks 12/09 - 12/10

Friday 12/09/2011

Fri 12/09/11 Minnesota Duluth at Wisconsin 7:05 p.m. CT (TV-BTN)
Fri 12/09/11 Michigan Tech at Minnesota 7:07 p.m. CT (TV-FSn)
Fri 12/09/11 Denver at Bemidji State 7:37 p.m. CT (TV-LPT)
Fri 12/09/11 Nebraska Omaha at North Dakota 7:37 p.m. CT (TV-FSSN,FCSc)
Fri 12/09/11 Alaska Anchorage at Colorado College 7:37 p.m. MT
Fri 12/09/11 Alab-Huntsville at Minnesota State 7:37 p.m. CT

Saturday 12/10/2011

Sat 12/10/11 Denver at Bemidji State 7:07 p.m. CT (TV-LPT)
Sat 12/10/11 Nebraska Omaha at North Dakota 7:07 p.m. CT (TV-FSSN,FCSc)
Sat 12/10/11 Alaska Anchorage at Colorado College 7:07 p.m. MT
Sat 12/10/11 Minnesota Duluth at Wisconsin 8:07 p.m. CT (TV-TVW,Charter,Wisc,My9)
Sat 12/10/11 Michigan Tech at Minnesota 8:07 p.m. CT (TV-FSn)
Sat 12/10/11 Alab-Huntsville at Minnesota State 7:07 p.m. CT


Denver at Bemidji State – Split
Nebraska Omaha at North Dakota – Split
Alaska Anchorage at Colorado College –Split
Minnesota Duluth at Wisconsin – Split
Michigan Tech at Minnesota – Sweep Gophers
Alabama Huntsville at Minnesota State – Sweep Mavericks

7-4 Record for the season 51-45

Television: TV: Fighting Sioux Sports Network, Fox College Sports Central, DirecTV (Ch. 617 Friday, Ch. 623 Saturday).

Radio: The games can be heard at 96.1 the Fox.

Internet: FightingSioux.com

Links for the weekend

Series Preview INSIDE HOCKEY

Brad Schlossman; Friday morning reading.

Rob White Omaha Hearld; Sioux trip no distraction to Blais.

Rob White Omaha Hearld; Top Sioux line will test UNO defenders

A Tradition of Excellence; Fighting Sioux versus Nebraska Omaha 
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Wednesday, December 07, 2011

UND and UNO Series Preview

English: Ralph Engelstadt Arena at the Univers...Image via Wikipedia
Cross Posted at INSIDE HOCKEY.

The University of North Dakota entertains the University of Nebraska Omaha at the Ralph Engelstad Arena this weekend.

Game Times: 7:37 pm Friday and 7:07 pm Saturday.

Television: TV: Fighting Sioux Sports Network, Fox College Sports Central, DirecTV (Ch. 617 Friday, Ch. 623 Saturday).

Radio: The games can be heard at 96.1 the Fox.


Records and Rankings: UND – 8-7-1 overall, 6-6-0 WCHA; Ranked 19th in the USCHO polls. North Dakota swept unranked Alaska Anchorage in Anchorage, Alaska last weekend (5-2 win, 4-1 win).
Nebraska Omaha – 8-7-3, 6-3-3 WCHA; unranked in both National polls. The Mavericks split a non-conference series with University of Alabama Huntsville in Nashville, Tennessee last weekend (3-1 loss and 6-2 win).

Series History: UND and UNO have split the all time series 2-2. Both teams are 1-1 in their own buildings. 

Players to Watch:

For the Fighting Sioux: Forwards Danny Kristo (8g-11a—19pts), Corbin Knight (6g-15a—21pts) and Brock Nelson (14g-8a—22pts) are the top line for the Fighting Sioux. Goaltender Aaron Dell currently holds a .881 save percentage and a 3.09 goals against average.

For the Mavericks: Forwards Terry Broadhurst (14g-9a—23pts), Matt White (8g-15a—23), Jayson Megna (6g-11a—17pts), Josh Archibald (7g-4a—11pts). Defense Andrej Sustr (3g-8a—11pts), Michael Young (3g-6a—9pts). Goalies Dayn Belfour currently holds a .899 save percentage and a 2.30 goals against average.

Key Numbers:

1 – Numbers of wins UNO got against the UAH Chargers last weekend.
3 – UNO is in third place in the WCHA standings.
4 – Wins in a row for the Fighting Sioux.
6 – Both UND and UNO have 6 conference wins so far this season. 
9 – Brock Nelson has 9 power play goals for the Fighting Sioux to lead the nation.
12 – UND has 12 conference points so far this season.
14 – Brock Nelson has 14 goals on the season.
15 – UNO has 15 conference points so far this season.
18 – UND is ranked 18th in the Pairwise Rankings.
23 – UNO forward Terry Broadhurst has 23 points so far this season.
27 – UNO is ranked 27th in the Pairwise Rankings.

Other games in the WCHA: Alabama Huntsville at Minnesota State, Michigan Tech at Minnesota, Denver at Bemidji State, Alaska Anchorage at, Colorado College, Minnesota Duluth at Wisconsin. Saint Cloud State is Idle this weekend.
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Monday, December 05, 2011

Goon's WCHA Power Rankings 12/04/2011


Each week Zach Friedli and I do the WCHA Power Rankings for INSIDE HOCKEY.

1.  Minnesota Duluth – (9-2-1 WCHA, 11-3-2) The Bulldogs swept the Michigan Tech Huskies (5-3, 5-3).  The Bulldogs sit one point out of first in the WCHA standings. The Bulldogs have played 10 games (7-3-0) at home and are undefeated in six road games (4-0-2) on the road. The Bulldogs are 10-0-2 in the last twelve games and have not lost a game since they were swept by the Gophers 10-15-2011. The Bulldogs travel to Madison, Wisconsin to play the Badgers who were idle this past weekend.

2. Minnesota – (10-2-0 WCHA, 13-4-1) The Gophers swept the Minnesota State University Mankato Mavericks in two hard fought wins (3-2, 4-2). Up next for the Golden Gophers a home series against the upstart Michigan Tech Huskies who were swept by the UMD Bulldogs (5-3, 5-3).  
3.  Colorado College – (6-4-0 WCHA, 8-4-0) The Tigers beat the Denver Pioneers 4-3 O.T. in a single game on Friday night.  Friday’s game was an entertaining affair and with the game tied 3-3, the Tigers got the break that they needed. At the 3:46 mark of overtime Tiger forward Alexander Krushelnyski was hauled down by the Pioneers David Makowski; the on ice official awarded a penalty shot to Krushelnyski and the sophomore forward made the Pioneers pay by scoring the game winning/ending goal on the ensuing penalty shot.  This week Tigers entertain the struggling UAA Seawovles.

4.  Denver – (4-3-3 WCHA, 6-5-3) The Denver Pioneers lost a single game to Colorado College Tigers in Colorado Springs, CO on Friday night 4-3 in overtime. With the game tied 3-3 Pioneer Defenseman David Makowski pulled down Alexander Krushelnyski; the on ice officials awarded Krushelnyski a penalty shot which he scored on to win the game 4-3 for the Tigers. The Pioneers travel to Bemidji, MN to play the BSU Beavers.


5. North Dakota – (6-6-0, 8-7-1) The Fighting Sioux swept the UAA Seawolves (5-2, 4-1) in Anchorage, Alaska this past weekend.  With the sweep, the Fighting Sioux improved their all-time record of 17-14-1 against the Seawolves in Anchorage. Sweeps of the Seawolves in Anchorage have been hard to come by for the Fighting Sioux and that was the first sweep of the Seawolves in Anchorage since the 2008-09 season. The Fighting Sioux will entertain the UNO Mavericks this weekend.  The Fighting Sioux appear to have righted the ship as they have won four out of the last five games and five of the last six games.  In two short weeks the Sioux have gone from 11th place to tied for fourth place in the WCHA standings. The Tigers have two games in hand on the Sioux.
6.  Nebraska-Omaha – (6-3-3 WCHA, 8-7-2) The Mavericks split with the University of Alabama Huntsville (1-3 L, 6-2 W) this past weekend in Nashville, TN. Following the Mavericks 3-1 loss to the Chargers, UNO head coach Dean Blais said, “I am embarrassed.” The Mavericks have had a tough time against the former CHA teams; the Mavericks own a 1-5-2 record against the BSU Beavers; and also have a 2-2 record against the UAH Chargers. The Red Mavericks travel to Grand Forks, ND to play the Fighting Sioux.

7. Wisconsin – (4-7-1 WCHA, 7-8-1) The Badgers were idle this past weekend. The Badgers are the WCHA’s version of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde this season; the Badgers are (7-3-0) at the Kohl Center and (0-5-1) on the road this season.  This weekend the Badgers will entertain the high flying UMD Bulldogs who are 10-0-2 in the last twelve games and have not lost a game since they were swept by the Minnesota Golden Gophers 10-15-2011.

8.  Michigan Tech – (5-6-1 WCHA, 8-7-1) The Tech Huskies were swept by the UMD Bulldogs this past weekend (5-3, 5-3). Up next, the Huskies travel to Minnesota to play the Minnesota Golden Gophers.  The Huskies are (6-3-1) at home and (2-4-0) away from the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena

9. St. Cloud State – (4-5-3 WCHA, 6-8-4) The Huskies took one point (6-6 T, 3-1 L) from the BSU Beavers this past weekend in Saint Cloud, Minnesota.  The Huskies are idle this weekend. The Huskies were 1-for-8 on the power play in the series against the Beavers. The Huskies since beating the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first game of a home and home series are on a five game winless streak (0-3-2).

10. Bemidji State – (4-6-2 WCHA, 6-8-2) The Beavers took 3-of-4 points from the SCSU Huskies in Saint Cloud this past weekend. The Beavers penalty kill was 7–for-8 during the series against the Huskies.  Beaver senior defenseman Brad Hunt recorded his 100th point of his career with a goal against the Huskies.

11. Alaska-Anchorage – (2-9-1 WCHA, 5-9-2) The UAA Seawolves were swept by UND Fighting Sioux in Anchorage, Alaska (5-2, 4-1). The Seawolves travel to Colorado Springs to play the C.C. Tigers.  

12.  Minnesota State – (2-9-1 WCHA, 3-12-0) The Minnesota State Mavericks played the Minnesota Gophers tough all weekend yet came up emply (2-3 L, 4-2 L). This weekend the Mavericks entertain the UAH Chargers in a non-conference match-up. 

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