ScottM Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Link This is just being reported in the Twin Cities. Sad news indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 A coworker met him just a few weeks ago, spent some time at a small family gathering at his house. Said he was the nicest guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedorov Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Thank you for the information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdahl Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Just hit the AP wire and consequently the front pages of ESPN / CNNSI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYOBISONMAN Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 This is terrible......a loss for us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 A sad day for not only Minnesota hockey, but US hockey as well. Very tragic. Glad to see it leadoff SportsCenter, but would rather it not happened at all. Condolences to the Brooks' family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 The loss of Coach Brooks is a major blow to the sport of hockey in general, but I think it is even harder loss for collegiate and junior hockey. Actually, I make an argument that it is a loss to UND on a higher level as well. I heard that he was instrumental in some of the undrafted UND players getting professional hockey jobs, for example, Ullmer (don't recall which one) with the Rangers. I don't need to have met him to say that he's a great man. His dedication to his family, to his profession, and to athletes at all levels is without bounds. He will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKNTSMN Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 Herb did so much for Development. He and Ted Brill both dead this year is a great loss for MN Hockey. Herb was a great man and will be missed. My prayers and sympathy goes out to his family. JCN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 I agree, John. This is a truly tragic loss for the game of hockey. My condolences to Brooks' family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petey23 Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 USA USA USA Does anyone not think of the 1980 Miracle on Ice whenever you hear that chant? He will be truely missed. I am glad I had the opportunity to shake his hand and get his autograph last year at "The Ralph". I am not a big autograph guy, but that was an opportunity to meet a true Icon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux fan in phoenix Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 Thanks for making the world a better place... God bless & R.I.P., Mr. Brooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tboneund Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 Thanks for the memories! The "Miracle On Ice" happened about 2 years before I was born, but I have seen the game on ESPN Classics and I think it is the greatest hockey game I have ever watched. R.I.P. Mr. Brooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BisonMav Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 "You were meant to be here. This moment is yours." -Herb Brooks to the 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team God Bless Herbie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Is there any plans by the NY Rangers, NJ Devils, and the WCHA (at least) to have the players wear something in rememberance? I would think something like a sticker on the backs of everyone's helmets that said "USA 1980" or something would be very nice. Even if it isn't that, I think something should be done. It is the nice thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Is there any plans by the NY Rangers, NJ Devils, and the WCHA (at least) to have the players wear something in rememberance? I believe that St. Cloud will wear a HB on their jerseies next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oly1sioux Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 Thank You Mr. Brooks for everything ,for making me laugh making me cry Especially for making me JUMP UP AND SHOUT USA USA USA USA USA I WILL MISS YOU RIP HERB BROOKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthDakotaHockey Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 Herb Brooks kicked! I mean this in a good, and fond recollectin' way. Herbie kicked ass. He learned alot of his knowledge and skills going back years, from Dean-o. Mr. Blais I mean. Back when they was teammates on some of the old Gophie teams. No doubt Dean has learned alot from Herb too. In '78, I cheered for the Gophers a couple of years while there in school, after ND and my folks kinda run me out of town. I'll spend several hundred thousand years in Purgatory for pulling for the Gophers back then, but this is not my point now. We stood on the ice, in the corner of the old Mariucci Arena. Got to watch Herb work all game long from up close. I'll never forget it. OK, maybe I will. Herb kicked. Shoulda been wearing his damned belt, especially driving in the State Where Nothing Is Allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 Don't mean to take anything away from what you said, but I don't think Blais and Brooks were team mates. Brooks, I think, was Blais coach for a year. And Blais was an assistant under Brooks. Most likely Blais picked up things from Brooks and not the other way around. Regardless, it appears there was a high level of mutual respect shared by the two based on what I have been reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthDakotaHockey Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 10-4 Dagies. What was I thinking. Herbie was 66, Blais 52. They both just look(ed) older than they are (were) because of all the grey hair and facial lines that working with hockey pucks can bring. Both great guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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