This weekend is MTU's annual winter carnival. The 2 hockey games are just a part of this age old tradition. We have other events such as broomball, skating, skiing etc that the entire campus participates in. The big draw for the weekend (other than the hockey games) are the many Ice (snow) statues going up around campus. Tonight is the final night to work on them and the judging will begin in the morning. It's a long night ahead for our students and staff alike who are finishing up. This weekend's Hockey games are against North Dakota. We have similar records and sit in similar places in standings (both WCHA and TCHCR). But as tradition has it and any coach in the league will tell you its tough to win in Houghton at winter carnival. Davis Payne returned to the lineup last week against Denver, And it is rumored that Darcy Martini will return to the ice this weekend against ND, but i have no verification as of yet, But if Darcy and freshman defensman Liam Garvey both return to the lineup this weekend after being out with injuries, you should see a much improved defensive core. The Games are sellouts (as is always at winter carnival). friday nights game starts at 7:35 while saturdays game is an afternoon affair at 1:35 Anyone form North Dakota on the list contact me if you are coming so we can get together. Bob