Its UND and UMD this week on a sheet of ice near Lake Superior as the North Dakota men's Hockey team matches up with Minnesota Duluth...and if things go their way, the Sioux could return with a .500 record.

UND is 4-6-0 so far, but despite having more losses than wins, they are ranked 20th in the country. The Sioux split last weekend at home against Alaska-Anchorage. But, the Bulldogs might just be what the doctor ordered, because the last 12 times they've played, UND has only lost once.

"(Brett Hextall:) We really can't take steps back and we need to perform this weekend. If we have another let down, that's going to be really disappointing and the college hockey season is short, it isn't like a junior hockey season, so we have to start getting better know and we have go to win games and sweep teams now.

(Matt Watkins:) When things aren't going your way all the time, you have to make sure you bring a good energy and good effort every single night and things will start to turn around in your favor, if you start to bring that consistant work ethic. "


All-time, the Sioux lead the series with a record of 128-70-8. The series starts Friday and ends Saturday. watch the video | save this article / add to your favorites list