gopher UND series

[cbrooks]

Any predictions for this weekend series? I'm thinking it will be a split. Kind of strange to have such a big series so soon in the year. Go SIOUX!

[walleyes12]

Gopher Sweep!!

[HOT SPOT]

Gopher sweep 5-2 / 3-1 empty net

[RosoRiverRat]

Gophers better be a little more prepared than they were last year when they made the trip...

[surfs]

Rodent on the menu! Go Sioux.

[jwhjr]

I like that the teams are coming out of the gate with a big series. Should be a fun one!

[mrklean]

the gophs have a tough start of the year thats for sure

[PierBridge]

3-2 and 4-2 ...for the split!

[Sabaskong]

Split...my prediction 3-2 and 6-2. I'll be at the game tmrw nite!!!

[broodwich]

Booooo!!! Hissss!!! Another uninspired gopher team makes the trip to grand forks. It's clear the only people who are excited about the rivalry are the fans. I'm ashamed of the Maroon and Gold. No effort and even less passion, I hope all those pretty boys get their contracts at the end of their lackluster collegiate careers. The only bright spot was Kangas. The Sioux are now 9-2-1 in the last 12, that's not a rivalry that's domination.

[jwhjr]

Ouch!! Poor showing again.

[RumRiverRat]

Gophers came out flat and fell on their faces.

Severely lacking in the effort department.

[OnAFly]

That wasn't pretty. Who has been doing the skate sharpening for Minnesota? Gophers seemed to spend a lot of time falling around.

First step guys, pull head out of a$$

[cbrooks]

Is it to late to change my prediction from being a split to a UND sweep?

[RumRiverRat]

Gopher Fans like myself will just have to learn to deal with the fact that they are just not that good this year.

I wanted to vomit while watching the game last night.

[fishing tech]

I think Lucia thinks that it is a no checking league that they play in. If the gophers don't play the body at all they will be lucky to win 10 games this year. I think Donny is done after this year anyway. With the talent he gets every year and to play like they did last night is unacceptable.

[fishing tech]

Well, they played the body and attacked the puck tonight. Much better showing. Patterson played very well so it looks like they have 2 dependable goalies.

[cbrooks]

I didn't expect the Gophers to come back and as well as they did on Saturday. If they play like that the rest of the year they should go far. Like the post above they got two good goalies but I thought Patterson look a little better. I think the gophers will surprise some people this year. They have a tough team next week with Denver.

As for UND I'm pretty happy with how they look except for goalie Brad Eidsness. I know he got s shutout the first night but he has look rusty this year so far. I say give the nod to freshman Aaron Dell next week up in Anchorage. Go Sioux.

[IFallsRon]

I predict the coach who has the pick of Minnesota's best players will be looking for a new job.

[SneakAttack]

I predict the coach who has the pick of Minnesota's best players will be looking for a new job.

Agreed and thought it should have happened at the end of last season.

Get your resume updated Dean Blais.

[HOT SPOT]

It sure was embarasing to be a Gophers fan. I am very disapointed in the way we played.Ya they came back and got a tie but they need to do something different. Yes they have lost a lot of BIG players to the NHL nad I cant blame them, but they need to find a way to keep players there for more than 2 years. Make them true Freshman go play a yr of Jrs.

Coaching- I think Lucia ia a great coach. Infact look at the players he has brought to MN, just wish he could find a way to keep them. I cant figue out why we still have Hill. He sucked when he was a head coach in Alaska and I think he still stinks. Let Potulny be main assistant and can Hill I guess it pays off to be good freinds with Lucia.

[Bryce]

Rodents are making this too easy. Not even worth starting up the trash talk. Go Sioux.

[so haaad]

Bryce,

Maybe things are backwards this year, where the Fighting Pooh start fast and take a dive at the end, and the Goofers start slow and get a rollin' for the playoffs!

[PierBridge]

Bryce,

Maybe things are backwards this year, where the Fighting Pooh start fast and take a dive at the end, and the Goofers start slow and get a rollin' for the playoffs!

I always Love that one ... I fully expect the Sioux to fall flat on there face in the play-offs again they've played absolutely terrible hockey the last 3 plus post-seasons!....almost like clock-work actually!

I love this Fire Lucia comments!

Parity is here and has been here in college hockey the days of dominant teams are over we now have a wide open competitive sport in college hockey!

I think as a conference "wcha" if we get a lone team to the Frozen four that would be an accomplishment!

[Bryce]

Was beginning to think you guys had finally seen the light and given up hope . I know, I know... most recent champions... blah, blah, blah... 2 in a row... blah,blah, blah. 17 more years and maybe you'll be able repeat that mantra . Hopefully the Sioux will keep picking them up here and there and stay in the lead for MOST National Championships. You do realize that you first have to reach the Frozen Four to win a championship. Have a good season guys.