Here is something you won't see against DU, or at least I don't see it happening. Both combatants are now gone from their respective teams and I believe that we have finally moved on. Time for Sioux fans to focus on the rivalry; Paukovich is no longer there to kick around. While in the past this series always had the makings of being a blood bath the last couple of years, I don't think this will happen anymore. Both teams are skilled and can get up and down the ice. I am predicting that both teams will probably concentrate on the game. There is no longer any need for retribution, there is also no longer any need to even scores. Time to play some WCHA hockey.
Series against Denver: UND leads the all-time series with Denver 125-108-7. The Sioux have earned splits against the Pioneers in their last two series in the mile high city, winning 6-2 and losing 7-3 on Feb. 24-25, 2006, and losing 4-3 in overtime and winning 3-0 on Feb. 23-24, 2007. In its last 14 games against the Pioneers in Denver, UND is 10-3-1. Overall, UND and Denver are 3-3-0 in their last six meetings.
~Last Year in Denver T.J. Oshie and Ryan Duncan both had great weekends recording 5 points each for the weekend against DU. No small feat since DU is a defensive juggernaut. Look for the Pioneers to check these two guys pretty hard. Oshie is probably going to think there is Denver Pioneer in his jersey by the end of the weekend.
~To the people that said that Oshie and Duncan are having horrible seasons. How? Both players have average a point a game against top competition. They aren't feasting on second tier bottom dwelling teams.
~Offensive defenseman, Robbie Bina 11 points and Taylor Chorney 9 both have made a huge impact in the offensive zone this season.
We'll see. I have zero respect for Gwozdecky.
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