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I'll be at the Friday night game at Ralph Englestad Arena. Unfortunately my schedule won't allow me to attend both games.

UND has frankly looked gettable, particularly on the back end. Given our offensive prowess so far it feels like a good matchup for us.

I believe they were ranked 3rd preseason. I'm not sure how much of their issues have been due to injuries...

All that said, The Ralph is one of the toughest places to play in the whole country. Sioux fans are absolutely rabid and they're everywhere. I would be thrilled with 3 points on the weekend.

Not sure if it means anything going forward but the UND guys on their board are saying there are lockerroom issues.

These 2 games are going to be huge, they will be a desperate team and we will have to play disciplined hockey like we did for 2 periods at Michigan to come away with any wins.

I will gladly take a split this weekend.

Should be a great game to attend in person. I need to get out to Grand Forks once in my life and see a Western-North Dakota hockey game.

Let’s get some payback for Nodak getting the Penrose at Lawson earlier this year and celebrating in our house.

Nodak is having issues defensively costing them goals, cost them several v Michigan state last Saturday and likely against the goofers when they got swept.

We will need to cut down on them as well, otherwise they’ll make us pay more than LIU did.

If we play well defensively, we can come away with two wins.

Ralph is a tough place to play but we swept there twice out of the last 3 years, so it can be done. Nodak will be desperate, we have to stay on them and out of the box, their power play is really good.

(11-04-2026 12:33 PM)BroncoMinor Wrote:  I will gladly take a split this weekend.

Should be a great game to attend in person. I need to get out to Grand Forks once in my life and see a Western-North Dakota hockey game.

I told my wife don't be surprised if I come back with 2 black eyes :)

WMU is favored tonight....
WMU -145 / ND +115

Just wow.

25 minutes before puck drop and it’s already an NHL playoff atmosphere in an NHL-quality facility. This place is awesome.

We’ve all heard about it but it’s nothing like seeing it in person. Trust me on this.

Cell service and WiFi both suck in here so not sure how many in-game updates I’ll be able to give but I figure most everyone who reads this will be watching anyway.

Gonna be fun. Go Broncos!!!

(11-06-2026 07:37 PM)ejd_5277 Wrote:  Just wow.

25 minutes before puck drop and it’s already an NHL playoff atmosphere in an NHL-quality facility. This place is awesome.

We’ve all heard about it but it’s nothing like seeing it in person. Trust me on this.

Cell service and WiFi both suck in here so not sure how many in-game updates I’ll be able to give but I figure most everyone who reads this will be watching anyway.

Gonna be fun. Go Broncos!!!

Wait for next year in Kalamazoo!

Funny you mention that… one of my worries about the new building is being able to replicate the Lawson atmosphere. I know every one (including Fersch) has assured us that it will and I know they’re doing the low ceiling and such.

Fingers crossed. I AM worried about being able to fill 6,500 seats every night.

Of course winning another natty would go a long way toward accomplishing that. :)

I hope one day we can have a TV type NCHC tv broadcast like Nodak.

Its like an NHL broadcast.

BENAK FIRST SHOT OF THE GAME!!!!

52 seconds in Benak strikes again.

(11-06-2026 07:59 PM)Broncodan Wrote:  I hope one day we can have a TV type NCHC tv broadcast like Nodak.

Its like an NHL broadcast.

It’s the regional cable company (Midco) feed. And yes it’s as professional as it gets for a regional operator. They do an equally awesome job with Augustana hockey.

Rare goal allowed on the PK. 1-1

Broncos getting out played badly right now.

(11-06-2026 08:19 PM)ejd_5277 Wrote:  Rare goal allowed on the PK. 1-1

Nothing miller could do, perfect screen and tip.

Stupid penalty by Wahlberg

Terrible first period

we are getting it handed to us