North Dakota head coach Dave Hakstol, top, is in the 1st period of the game against University of Denver at Magness Arena in Denver, CO. on Friday, February 24, 2012. Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post [Getty Images]

North Dakota head coach Dave Hakstol, top, is in the 1st period of the game against University of Denver at Magness Arena in Denver, CO. on Friday, February 24, 2012. Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post (Photo By Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post via Getty Images)