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Well, what a weekend series it was. I am a big Sioux fan, and unfortunately, I am out here in Pittsburgh going to school, so I have to hear about the Sioux using alternative sources. I talked to my brother on Sunday, and he went to the game on Saturday. According to him, the atmosphere at Engelstad Arena was amazing ... the place was rocking. Although the Sioux were a little dejected for having lost the lead and settling for a tie on Friday, the came out very strong on Saturday, scoring 14 seconds into the game. They jumped to a 4-0 lead going into the 3rd period, and it was unbelievable to think that the Sioux (picked last in the WCHA preseason) were playing the THEN #1 Gophers so well for two straight games. Of course, eventually the Gophs showed why they are so good, and just about tied it up again. Apparantly, the few Goph fans who were at the game were heckling Toby Kvalevog (Sioux goaltender) after the Gophs had scored 3 straight goals. During a MN timeout, Kvalevog skated over towards these fans and pointed his stick at the scoreboard, showing 4-3 in UND's favor. After the game, as the Sioux players were trying to mob him, Kvalevog skated over towards the Goph fans and did the same thing! It was a great weekend for Sioux hockey. Hopefully they'll continue to play at this same level for the rest of the season, and they will finish respectively in the WCHA (mark my word - they won't be Last!). As for the Gophs, they are definetly the team to beat in the WCHA - they showed it with their strong 3rd period play. But, don't overlook the Sioux. Dean Blais has done and will continue to make the Sioux into a great team like they were throughout the 80's. I see the Sioux finishing respectfully this season. But, next year and especially the year after that, look out for the Sioux, they will be the team to beat in the WCHA! Asif [log in to unmask] Let's Go SIOUX!! P.S. As far as the "pelting" of players after the game, there is a explanation for that. For the longest time that I can remember, Sioux fans litter the ice after each home game with cups, etc. It is sort of a tradition (even I think its kind of a dumb tradition). I never took part in the dumb activity, but its just a tradition at Sioux games. Thus, the fans were in no way throwing stuff at the players (of either team).