I always have thought it was a bit ridiculous that we didn't have DI hockey in this town. There is no question it could be supported. No, we wouldn't be absolutely top-tier like UND is to start with but an FM team could absolutely be competetive and over the course of several decades could emerge as top-tier. We have the youth programs and local interest.

But I am starting to see the other side now. NDSU has done very well during their transition to DI. I'd rather see them have overall excellence than hockey. That said, I do believe we will have a local hockey team at some point. How much would it hurt NDSU to have MSUM competing for local sponsorships? Like it or not, hockey would be fairly high-profile in this region.