...and it continues tonight! Duluth vs. Notre Dame at 4PM Central, followed by UND vs. Michigan at 7:30. Not sure what to expect for the early game, but all the "experts" seem to be picking UMD to advance to the title game.
The second game (the one I truly care about) matches up the top two programs in the NCAA, in regards to Frozen Four appearances and national titles. The Sioux are led by a great group of seniors, and came into this season on a mission, with only one goal...win the game that will be played Saturday night. They come in white hot: 14-0-1 in their last 15 games, and have only lost 3 games since Thanksgiving. After a couple tight games in the WCHA Final Five, they REALLY turned it on at the start of the NCAA tourney, winning 6-0 and 6-1. Michigan is a good team, but isn't coming in on the streak that UND is on. They squeaked out a win in the first round, and played well in the second to beat CC. The Sioux seem to be able to play any style of game; tough, physical, and bruising or fast, skilled, and with an up and down pace. The key to this game is will UNDs depth show through. By all accounts, they have a ton of depth, and that has enabled them to wear on teams throughout the year. Key players have missed significant time this year, and that has only served to show off their depth even more. Can the seniors go out on top? Can their depth wear out Michigan? I hope that's the case. Should we win tonight, Erin and I will likely be searching for tickets to what we can only hope will be the crowning of UNDs 8th national title.
