The weekend sees the Denver Pioneers lead by George the Dasher Dancer. Last time they were in town George got lost heading to the locker room after getting kicked out of the game. Maybe the elevation difference got to him!
We always get pumped for the Denver series as does the team. They are one of what I think are UND’s top three rivals (Minnesota, Denver and Boston College). I believe after last weekend’s performance that the Sioux are going to come out and take care of business and sweep Denver.
In addition, I predict two fights that cause players to be ejected and at least one dance on the dasher by pretty boy George.
This is an important weekend for the team as it will be the only time these two teams meet during the season and it is the home opening weekend of the WCHA season for UND.
Adding to the weekend is Eddie Belfour’s introduction into UND’s Hall of Fame. Friday night is being billed as Eddie Belfour night. We have been Belfour fans since he played on the 1987 championship team for the Sioux. His replica jersey was one of the first jerseys I owned which I received as a Christmas gift. Many years ago, the entire family traveled to Winnipeg to watch him in goal for the Blackhawks as they downed the Jets on a Sunday afternoon. Great family memories that seen like just yesterday. I am hoping to get my jersey and a Blackhawks style Sioux game puck autographed, we will have to see how that goes.
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