UMD beat Northern 8-1 tonight, in a fairly meaningless game.  The only
thing it affected was UMD finishing in 7th or 8th.  Although, at least we
don't have to go to Denver, and we get to stay closer to home.
 
UMD just totally outplayed NMU the whole way.  No question who was going
to win this one.  Now if they can keep it up in the playoffs, we'll be in
good shape.
 
Potential opponents for the playoffs:
Minnesota.  UMD was swept by the Gophers this year, losing in October at
the DECC 5-4 and 6-2 and then down at Mariucci in February 3-0 and 4-1.
I don't like the prospect of UM for that, but these are great rivals, and
anything can happen in any game (or 3 game series).
 
Wisconsin.  UMD went 1-2-1 against Wisconsin, including only the second
UMD home game not at the DECC since the arena opened.  The Dogs lost the
first game of the season 6-5 at the DECC, took 3 of 4 points in Madison 3
weeks later 2-2 and 4-3, and then losing the 'home' game at the Bradley
Center in Milwaukee 6-3.  I guess I would like to see the Dogs play these
guys more than the Gophs, but either way it's tough.
 
Tony
 
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Anthony J. Frolik                            University of Minnesota Duluth
Go Bulldogs!                                  13-15-4 WCHA, 16-16-4 Overall
            My views are not representative of the University.
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