Links to the DU and UND series

Linkorama

Here are some of the links:
Let's Go DU
Brad's Blog GF Herald
For Stats
Denver post
Brad's Grand Forks Herald Article

DU and UND, time to get it on.

DU and UND

This weekend series between the UND Fighting Sioux and DU Pioneers is an important series to say the least. This weekends games will also feature the first game Robbie Bina and Jeff Paukovich have played together since the illegal checking from behind incident at the 2005 Final Five that left Robbie Bina nearly paralyzed, Bina has since made a full recovery and is playing a big role on this years team. Jeff Paukovich has been scoring more frequently as of late and has 7 goals and 9 assists for 16 points.

Pauko

Time to Forget About Paukovich

Although I was very unhappy of seeing what transpired during the 2005 final five when Robbie was carried off the ice on a stretcher and Jeff Paukovich sat in the penalty box smirking. It’s over.

This series is an important one; it’s about getting important league points and securing home ice and a trip to the NCAA tourney. This series isn’t about settling scores and taking selfish penalties. Face it Sioux fans the kid is never going to drop the gloves and fight; a lot of believed the issue would have been settled if Jeff would have simply dropping the mitts and fought someone, getting it over with for good, but he wouldn’t and wont. So with that being said, I believe it’s time to Sioux fans to forget about it and move on.

Robbie Bina Makes a Come Back

Robbie Bina after sitting out a year on a medical red shirt has come back and played like a man possessed. I believe it wasn't for his Judy's Bar incident he might be getting some love in the Hobey Baker voting. Historically Bina is not usually known for his offensive prowess is ranked 5th on the team in points as he has scored 8 goals and 12 assists. One of the goals made sports center and was ranked the number one view clip on YouTube.



Bad Blood Between two Heated Rivals.

To say there is a lot of bad blood between these two teams is an understatement, the Pioneers and Sioux have an extensive storied history the last four years, with some heated battles, there has also been a lot of talking on the ice and some rough play. The games have been fun to watch and neither team likes the other very much as well.

DU and UND historically

DU has beaten UND 3 times to win a National Championship. In my opinion, there is no time like the present to turn the tables on Denver Pioneers; it’s time for the Fighting Sioux to take some of that back what is rightfully theirs.

Former Fighting Sioux hockey player Mike Prpich once said, “they stole two rings off our fingers in referring to the 2004 and in 2005 season. Really, the only thing that kept the Sioux from winning another national title was the Denver Pioneers. Both teams have 7 NCAA titles 7=7.

Check out this Picture of Belfour.

Belfour with the Mullet
I found this picture of former Sioux goalie Eddie Belfour over on Waiting for Stanley check out the mullet.

Belfour Reaches Milestone

Feb 13th, 2007 Eddie Belfour reached 76 shutout for his professional career. That ties him with hockey great Tony Esposito, an impressive feat in my opinion.

Prpich Checks Paukovich's cup

This should bring back some memories from last years series between the Pioneers and the Fighting Sioux. Gwoz snaps and gets kicked out of the game. I didn't realize that Gwoz was that short.

This one shows the whole incident including the snap by the DU coach.

WCHA Strength of Schedule

Check out the WCHA's SOS
I didn't know about this till my buddy Sioux7 told me about this.
This is really telling how tough the WCHA is.

1.) 18 Wisconsin .5250 30t 14-15-3 .4844 .5386
2.) 27 Minnesota State .5045 42 11-17-6 .4118 .5354
3.) 4 St. Cloud State .5761 5 18-6-6 .7000 .5348
4.) 1 Minnesota .6030* 2 25-5-3 .8030 .5343
5.) 8 North Dakota .5487 16t 17-11-4 .5938 .5337
6.) 15 Colorado College .5352 24 16-13-3 .5469 .5313
7.) 32 Alaska-Anchorage .4997 41 12-17-3 .4219 .5257
8.) 21 Michigan Tech .5144 30t 13-14-5 .4844 .5244
9.) 37 Minnesota-Duluth .4866 48t 10-18-4 .3750 .5238
10.) 7 Denver .5502 12 20-11-3 .6324 .5228

This is how the WCHA matches up against the other high ranked teams.
3 Notre Dame .5765* 1 26-5-3 .8088 40 .4984
5 Clarkson .5588 4 20-7-5 .7031 18 .5107
6 BU .5561 6 17-5-9 .6935 20 .5103

The Latest Projections for UND in the NCAA Tourney

I say bring it on
Here is the latest prediction from
Matt Latham It looks like the Fighting Sioux need to win a couple of big games on the road to get their road bonus up there, it appears that a few of the Sioux opponents dropped from being a TUC. That won't be a problem with a couple of wins or ties against DU and SCSU.

NCAA Projections *Updated* (2-18-07)
East (Rochester, NY; Host: ECACHL)
1. St. Cloud State (18-6-6, #4 PWR)
2. Clarkson (20-7-5, #5 PWR)
3. North Dakota (17-11-4, #12 PWR)
4. Michigan State (18-11-3, #13 PWR)

West (Denver, CO; Host: Denver U)
1. Notre Dame (26-5-3, #3 PWR) *auto*
2. Boston U (17-5-9, #6 PWR)
3. Denver U (20-11-3, T-#8 PWR)
4. St. Lawerence (19-11-2, T-#16 PWR) *auto*

Midwest Regional (Grand Rapids, MI; Host: Western Michigan)
1. Minnesota (25-5-3, #1 PWR) *auto*
2. Maine (19-10-2, #7 PWR)
3. Michigan (22-11-1, T-#8 PWR)
4. Sacred Heart (19-9-4, UNR PWR) *auto*

Northeast (Manchester, NH; Host: New Hampshire)
1. New Hampshire (22-6-2, #2 PWR) *auto*
2. Miami U (22-10-4, T-#8 PWR)
3. Boston College (18-11-1, T-#8 PWR)
4. Niagara (17-11-4, T-#21 PWR) *auto*

Last 2 In: North Dakota, Michigan State
First 2 Out: Colorado College, Vermont

Running with the Dog's preview to the UMD and UND Hockey Series.

A Bulldog Primer

by Runninwiththedogs

Hello, Fighting Sioux Fans! In case you were unaware, your opponents this weekend are the UMD Bulldogs. I just thought I’d be helpful and give you the inside scoop on our boys, in case your scouts were busy at Judy’s or something.

Forwards
Drew Akins: Grinder and sporadic scorer of points.
Andrew Carroll: Might punch you in the face. Bulldog captain and grinder.
Mike Curry: Can kill you just by looking at you. RWD favorite, so LAY OFF, SUCKA.
Jordan Fulton: Came to the ‘Dogs straight from high school (unfortunately, it was Breck.) Better than Okposo (or would be if he had Crazy as a linemate, too.)
Michael Gergen: Former standout at Shattuck-St. Mary’s. Yes, you read that correctly.
Logan Gorsalitz: Penalty kill specialist who will see regular playing time next year. Unlikely for this series.
Matt Greer: Grinder and occasional goal-scorer.
Nick Kemp: Hometown boy. Nicknamed Kemper the Wrecker. Will drop the gloves if needed.
Jeff McFarland: One of the best PKers in the WCHA. Stepped up offensively this year as well.
Bryan McGregor: Shorthanded sniper, with 3 SHGs on the year. Occasionally misses on a clean breakaway/penalty shot.
Matt McKnight: Bulldog co-captain and RWD favorite.
Mason Raymond: Faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a locomotive.
MacGregor Sharp: Bruce Ciskie says he is hot. RWD concurs.

Defensemen
Jay Cascalenda: Has mostly been playing defense but could potentially be a forward. Will probably not be in the lineup due to Garrison’s return.
Jason Garrison: Noted Denver killer. Returning to the ice this weekend after a long absence due to injury.
Travis Gawryletz: Nicknamed Grawler, no longer has exceptionally long hair.
Ryan Geris: The old man of the team. Nearly retired from hockey due to some cheap asses giving him concussions.
Josh Meyers: Power play sniper, he has only one even-strength goal, an empty-netter against Denver.
Matt Niskanen: Iron Range stud, second on tDogs in points. Scored a goal for MSU-M, symbolizing the low point of this season. RWD favorite.
Trent Palm: First Bulldog from the USNTDP. Cake-eater from Edina.
Chase Ryan: Freshman who likes the physical game. Unlikely for this weekend.

Goaltenders
Josh Johnson: Probable Saturday starter.
Alex Stalock: Probable Friday starter. Offensive threat as well.
Nate Ziegelmann: Former goaltender at UND. Be sure to say hi when you pass him in the stands.

Coaches
Lee Davidson: Former UND assistant coach, in case you forgot.
Steve Rohlik: May melt your face off just by yelling.
Scott Sandelin: Former UND assistant coach. Currently in the doghouse with many UMD fans. Not going to be bought out, so stop asking.
Bill Watson: Hobey Baker winner, scoring machine, helper of old ladies crossing streets, wearer of bow ties, drinker of booze. Lots and lots of booze. Or so I hear.

Bloggers
Bruce Ciskie: Radio hack who never blogs about hockey anymore. Only NASCAR and college football.
FullDECC: Sporadic blogger about UMD and high school hockey.
Runninwiththedogs: Escapee from a local mental asylum.

Read the Goon's guewst article at Gooning it Up I would like to thank Running with the Dogs for being given the opportunity to write for her blog this week. Goon is a religious reader of RWD's blog spot.

Good College Hockey Fight.

This should get you read for the game tonight. I know this is from a couple of years back but it was a good bout. The Announcer kind of sounds like a homer. Just kidding Scott. Udovich for Bemidji State and Priewe for the Air Force Academy in a hockey fight from Feb. 8, 2002 at the John Glas Fieldhouse in Bemidji, Minnesota.

So This isn't Hostile and Abusive?

Horse S#!t
Thanks to SoCalSioux from USCHO for bringing this to my attention. The NCAA has deemed that the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux to be hostile and abusive. Funny thing is you will never see the Tomahawk chop ever done at REA, the Betty or the Alerus. Sucks to be us doesn't it. Personally I want it to be known that I like FSU football, beat the Gators. I just hate the NCAA's stupidity. End of Rant.

When you see the World through Maroon and Gold Shades

I found this over on Gopher Puck Live

skiumah2 said: The Gophers won 7 straight games at the X from the 2002 Frozen Four through the 2004 Final 5. 2 Frozen Four games, 4 Final 5 games, and one non conference game against Ohio St. Those Gopher teams were 3 of the best Minnesota squads ever. It's understandable they had success during that time period. They likely win those games no matter where they play them. Minnesota also won 1 Final 5 at the old Civic Center and 2 Final 5's in Milwaukee. They didn't win any of the Final 5's played at Target Center. With the exception of the fore mentioned 7 game run, Minnesota hasn't really faired any better than any of the other top dogs in the WCHA, especially when the event has been in the Twin Cities. In fact, Minnesota's winning percentage is extremely higher at the Bradley Center then it is at the Civic Center, Target Center, or the Xcel Center. While the Gophers have always had the "home ice" type crowd support, playing at the X has not given Minnesota any significant advantage over the rest of the WCHA. At least in terms of on ice results.

Also, the "Minnesota Rule" that demands Minnesota play the Friday night game even if they are in the 2 or 3 seed spot. That doesn't help them in any way at all. I love when opposing fans bring that one up. I agree its unfair, but it's an unfairness that doesn't give Minnesota any advantage what so ever. I've never understood how people think it is.

I have to hand to him that is a funny rant; I am not sure how this guys is able to say this with a straight face. We listen to the same thing every year. This season there is no doubt that the Gophers are going to be awarded the McNaughten Anchor, no body is going to catch them, not even the Huskies, but what if the Gophers were having a bit of a down year in the standing? There is no way that person could say with a straight face that the Minnesota Rule doesn't help them. Yeah; Ok. Here is a suggestion, lets say the Gophers give the Minnesota rule up then. Right, it will never happen.

Seriously, lets get real. The Minnesota Rule is totally advantagious to the Gophers, there is not doubt about it. Especially if the winner of the play in game is supposed to play the number one seed and ends up playing in the 2:00 PM game. I am sure most Gopher fans would say, "finish your season better". Personally I really don't have a big problem with the league wanting to capitalise on revenue because it gets split 10 different ways, but don't insult people intelegience with those type of statements.

Western College Hockey: NCAA Tourney Projections

Western College Hockey: NCAA Tourney Projections

Here are the Latest Bracket prediction for UND

Northeast (Manchester, NH; Host: New Hampshire)

1. New Hampshire (22-5-1, #1 PWR)
2. North Dakota (16-11-3, #8 PWR)
3. Boston U (15-5-8, #9 PWR)
4. Sacred Heart (17-8-4, UNR PWR)

This Bracket doesn't scare me very much, UNH is known for chocking in the big game at the wrong time. Let's remind everyone that there is a lot hockey left (5 weeks left) until the NCAA's. UND needs to keep playing well to get into the NCAA tourney. A lot can happen and the Sioux are assured of nothing.

Sioux and Dogs

The Rivalry Continues

Tonight the Bull Dogs and Sioux renew an old feud. You could say it’s the highway 2 match up. The Sioux have been hot as of late going on a 7-0-2 run since the first of the year and are 1-12 against the Bull Dogs in the last 13 games the Bull Dogs have also lost 6 in a row to the Sioux as well as seven in a row at the REA, throw those records out because they mean nothing. The Sioux on paper should sweep this weekend but hockey is played on ice and not on paper. Stats mean nothing right now. During the last 10 games the Bull Dogs are 6-4 and will prove to be one of the tough challenge, the Sioux should not be over looking the Bull Dogs or they very well could be traveling for the WCHA playoffs and left out of the NCAA playoffs.

The Bulldogs have the number one ranked power play in the NCAA while the Fighting Sioux are ranked 6th. That should not bode well for the Fighting Sioux if they continue to have a parade to the penalty box. The Sioux are ranked 50th nationally on the penalty kill while the Bull Dogs are ranked 41st over all nationally on the penalty kill, so staying out of the penalty box would be a good idea this weekend, because special teams are going to be key this weekend. The Sioux are 10-5-2 in their last 17 games.

Important Links for the Weekend's Series:

Here are the must see links for this weekend's series.
Running With The Dogs
Deck is Stacked
Deck Is Stacked Live Journal
tPenalty Box
Brad's Blog
Duluth News Tribune

Lets not get ahead of our selves

The Kiss of Death?
Found this in the Duluth News and Tribune: All I can say is let's not get ahead of our selves just yet there is a lot of hockey left to be played. One game at a time.

North Dakota on streak

North Dakota’s season has been anything but dull.
Article Link

After two straight trips to the NCAA Frozen Four, the Fighting Sioux found themselves 7-10-1 on Dec. 16. Since then, they’ve gone 9-1-2 (including a current Division I-best nine-game unbeaten streak) and have all but secured a berth in the 16-team NCAA tournament. North Dakota (16-11-3) is No. 9 in the PairWise Rankings and fifth in the WCHA, holding onto the final home playoff spot.

Linkorama: New Hockey Blog

Check out this new blog

Kyle Whitney has a new blog Tech Still Sucks. Incidentally, I don't think Mean Girl is going to be a big fan of the blog. LOL.

One of the features of the blog is; Northern Michigan University has an awesome player named Mike Santorelli who has been unfairly snubbed by the Hobkey Baker fan voting. There is a Mike Santorelli Watch posted in the left margin of the blog. It really is a travesty that Mike Santorelli is second in the nation in goal scoring with 26 goals but he isn't getting a lot attention from the Hobey Baker Committee. Also, Ryan Duncan from the University of North Dakota is sitting in the third spot with 22 goals. Ryan was initially left off the fan vote as well.

Patrice Bergeron Stars in an Awesome Highlite Reel.

One Awesome Forward
This is a sweet highlite reel that I found of the Bruins super forward Patrice Bergeron, the face of the Boston Bruins franchise. Some Fighting Sioux fans got to see him play in person during the 2005 WJC tourney that was held up in Grand Forks, ND.

Just a note of interest; Bochenski is the new face on the team, Bergeron is the face of the franchise in my opinion.

Friday Night at the Fights. Sioux and Mavs Goon it up.

Ole Time Hockey

My advice to the Sioux players is if your going to get kicked outof a game for fighting please fight, take a page from Prp's or Kaips book, if your going to pay for it, make it count because your going to be sitting out anyways. I respect Lee for not turtling, but you got into a fight throw some punches. don't look for the ref to bail you out.

Wearing my green shades I believe the Maverick Players they should have been given instigator penatlies for starting this fight(s). Whats up with them pulling off the Sioux player's helments. That must be something they learned in juniors.

Sioux7 Addresses Expansion of the CHA

Something to Think About

I was on goon's blog the other day and I was thinking about the whole
Conference alignment thing, with the CHA going down. I think some
Schools should move IN to the CHA.

Here are the teams I think should move to the CHA

Mankato State haven't been it the WCHA for that long, and
location)
Northern Michigan location, and moved to CCHA from WCHA in 1993)
Lake Superior State (location)

This would make 10 teams in CCHA, 9 in WCHA, and 8 in CHA, so it would
be a little more balanced in terms of numbers.

The CHA would then be a better conference. For instance, nobody likes
to play Mankato, since they tend to surprise many times by splitting
series or taking 3-of-4 points when you least expect it. Northern
Michigan has a good history of winning in the NCAA tourney, the won it
all back in 1991. Same for Lake Superior State, they too have gone all
the way, twice (correct me if I'm wrong). As for the existing schools,
Bemidji has the most titles at any level for hockey, enough said.

Note* These are not the Goon's suggestions, but from a guest writer.
All remarks should be directed at Sioux7

You can't Start Sucks with out NDSU!!!

The Class that Oozes from Fargo Beat Writers

I think this subject needs to be put to bed, finally. In fact I promise this will probably be the last time that I right/comment on this ridiculously minor petty incident; an incident that should have never consumed this much of of the media's time. It appears finally a news story will probably take over the head lines soon, hopefully it will be about a hockey game that was played on the ice and not in the papers. Its unfortunate that this non-story has grown legs and is now sprinting toward the finish line.

In a way I actually missed the banter between the two towns and programs and in fact I kind of missed the half cocked theories and misinformation that used to come out of sewer known as the Fargo Forum; especially from it’s sports writers, ah but good times lie ahead as Mike McFeely true to his form was able to take his usual back handed mean swipe at UND, all we need now is a good trashing of the Bison Football team by the Fighting Sioux. I suppose McFeely anger is a result of program envy or he must be a big fan of the Gophers, or just ignorant. I take the later.

Welcome back you partisan hack. Where have you been the last few years. Now Mike McFeely has taken it upon himself to decide for the rest of us what is an appropriate response to this off ice MINOR incident . The reason I think this is a lot to do about nothing; especially when my Gopher loving buddies that are Gophers fans don’t even call me after this incent I know they also see it as a minor incident as well. Chalk it up to a slow news week.

Here is some of the latest to come out of Bison apologist Mike McFeely Mike's Drivel and an even more slanted readMcFeely's Blog

Hakstol’s response comical

Dave Hakstol might have a surprise in store for us. He might just be playing mind games with those pesky Mavericks from Minnesota State Mankato. He might yet keep his law-breaking three players out of the University of North Dakota hockey lineup this weekend.

But we doubt it. Which means Hakstol, the Sioux’s coach, has blown Taverngate. Sioux stars T.J. Oshie and Jonathan Toews were charged this week with being minors in a Grand Forks establishment named Judy’s Tavern. Teammate Robbie Bina was cited with the more serious charge of escaping custody for allegedly opening the door of a police car.
The problems happened Jan. 28, a Sunday. The Coaching Common Sense Handbook, used by 98 percent of all college coaches, says Hakstol’s course was simple: The following Monday or Tuesday, Wednesday at the very latest, the coach should have issued a statement saying Oshie and Toews would be suspended for one game against Mankato and Bina would sit both games, with the possibility of more punishment down the road.
Poof! Players punished, story disappears. All in one fell swoop. Easy as an empty-netter.

Goon Goes in the Zone

My question to Mike is why does the media get to decide what is the proper punishment is supposed to be? YOUR NOT EVEN A BEAT WRITER FOR A HOCKEY TEAM, you’re a sports writer for a second rate basketball and football team, and you write for a horrible sports page. The fact that your blog states your address is in Moorhead takes more of your credibility away, in my humble opinion. Let me guess your part of the Fargo/Moorhead area’s any body but the Sioux in hockey. You probably wear a Minnesota Gophers t-shirt under you work attire. Good for you.

The last time I talk about this

Lets break this down for the final time: If a DWI is a 2 game suspension then a one game suspension for a minor in a bar is an over kill, in my opinion. A one game suspension for the theft of pull-tabs in a bar in another town doesn’t equate or call for the same punishment for a minor being in a bar, we don’t even know if there were drinking. Lets not go there. I know that 85% of the population had done what these kids are being crucified for. If in fact that these underage adults were actually drinking alcoholic beverages in the bar in question still doesn’t change the fact that this minor infraction does not warrant a one game suspension or as much focus from the media as it has gotten. Its time for us to move on, my god there is a war going on and this is all we can talk about? I am moving on I am going to a hockey game tonight.

Here is a perfect reponse to McFeely from an Unknow writer on his blog:
its priceless and I think will put this to bed. Lastly I agree with this writer only I am sure even the national inquirer has standards that McFeely couldn't meet.

This guy hits the mark

Ignorance is not a good trait to have when one such as yourself has a forum to purge your hasty, uneducated, and uninformed opinions. Isn't it in Journalism 101 to make sure you've got all the facts straight before you publish an article? Clearly, prudent journalism is not your strength. Perhaps may I suggest that your style of careless writing be better suited working for one of those tabloid magazines like The National Enquirer. There McFeely, you can spew your uninformed rants of untruths and false speculations and the foolish audiences that read such publications may actually believe the substandard, incompetent crap you base your writing career on. I believe you may have failed to review your Journalists Common Sense Handbook when you wrote this piece of blasphemy.


One is quite the judge and jury when not sitting in the chair aren't we? From the moment this hit the news, Hakstol has stood firm on dealing with the situation internally, as any other family, corporation or other group usually chooses to do when a predicament unfolds. I would be all too careful to make hasty judgments before we see what Hakstol and the rest of the coaching staff has in store for these young men. Perhaps we will see them using their talents within the community or with others to give back for their mistakes….rather than waste them sitting out a game or two, which teaches them nothing about the game of LIFE.


None of us are inside that locker room and therefore have no right to judge completely because we do not have all the facts. What will come of this, we will see. Until then, it is my opinion that we should respect the boundaries that have been set and allow the coaches and staff to deal with the situation as they see fit. Anyone who remotely knows or has even slightly observed Hakstol during his tenure on the bench for UND would clearly be able to tell that this man will not let these players get away with this type of behavior without repercussions for their actions and also hopefully, walking away with a life lesson.


You’re a D list public figure McFeely, therefore you’re up for scrutiny too right? So, conceivably one day, when you have underhandedly made a mistake or perchance your child gets into trouble, I will look forward to an article on how you publicly deal with it, relaying every conversation in detail so all of us can sit in your courtroom as judge and jury.

Posted by: Boxer on 2/09/2007 11:56 AM

The latest on the incident. Looks like all will be playing tonight just as I predicted. McFeely is going to be beside himself.

The Sioux players apologized to the public with statements released by UND on Wednesday.

"It's very important to me that all of you know this is being dealt with in a disciplinary fashion, it will be much more time-consuming and hopefully have a much greater impact on our guys than sitting out a game or two," Hakstol said.

"And that's where it's going to stay. I guess we'll see how things turn out in the long run."

Goon's World Makes Appearance on Lets Go Mav's

Linkorama

For the four people that didn't read my article at Lets Go Mav's you can read my latest rant/article right here at Guest Writer

Judy's Scandle

Look for the players involved in the off ice scandle to play this weekend.
That is just my guess. Hakstol wouldn't say either way, but in so many words he said its been dealt with internally, and I take the blame for it.

Ryan Bakken also said on Blog Post

My best guess? UND will wait to rule on Bina until the court case is settled, which could be until after the season. And Toews and Oshie, who were the minors on the premises? Hakstol told local media he won't comment until Wednesday. However, he was quoted in the Winnipeg media a few days ago as saying that Toews won't face any further punishment. Now, unless he was misquoted (doubtful) or unless he changes his mind (even more doubtful) it looks as though both will be skating this weekend.

Lastly: Goon's prediction:

I am confident that the Sioux will get at least 2 points this weekend , the Sioux have to get points this weekend if they want to stay in the race for home ice in the WCHA playoffs. If the Sioux don't at least split I will wear a MSU-M Mav's Jersy to the Final Five with the name Goon on the back.

Finally I have been accused wrongly as being a closet Mavericks Fan. Just for the record I am not a closet Mav's fan although I do respect the way the Mavericks play hockey. They come to play every night and they give you a battle.

The New Bracketology: Feb. 7, 2007 is up.

Jayson Moy Predicts the Brackets
Bracketology
The brackets as we have set them up:
West Regional:

St. Lawrence vs. Notre Dame
Vermont vs. Denver

Midwest Regional:

Bemidji State vs. Minnesota
Michigan vs. Clarkson

East Regional:

Michigan State vs. St. Cloud
North Dakota vs. Maine

Northeast Regional:

Sacred Heart vs. New Hampshire
Boston University vs. Colorado College

It looks like Denver would have the easiest route to the Frozen Four if these were the final brackets. Minnesota would have to face Michigan but they have beaten them soundly already, would probably be a well attended regional. Could be an all WCHA Frozen Four again. Look for many changes before tourney time. The Fighting Sioux did well last time they were sent out east.