Taz Boy
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Dean is proof that with an environment rich in tradition and hockey excellence, even a former Gopher can be converted.
Thanks for banners, Dean! I believe we should put up a few more in your honor.
taz will miss the crazy guy who pulls the goaltender in the title game.
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That is my most vulgar memory of Ballard. Desecrating a national monument, an American icon, like that. No respect I say.
I also remember the muffinhead anchors on the news giggling after showing that footage. I knew then it was the beginning of a long bumpy road against the Gophs. And it was.
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I've watched bits of the Lakers/Wolves games and am amazed that the NBA is considered entertainment in many people's minds. I just don't get it. Not that there's a lack of talent, because these guys are true specimens. But, sheesh, it's like 3 quarters of practice shooting then one short game. Still, I find myself cheering for KG and the boys. Ya gotta like that Garnett and the other guy with the sore back-- Cassell right? What was this thread about?
Oh yeah, there's not much about the NHL I would change. I'm very anti- Olympic ice, but these guys are fast enough that the game still keeps pace on the big pond. Perhaps an extra 5ft in width would be enough. By comparison, Olympic ice has ruined college hockey. Get rid of it immediately. It is a complete disaster.
Size of the goal mouth should stay the same. Remove the center line? Maybe, but wouldn't this increase more defensive minded play through fear of the long pass? Goalie pads are aweful big, but then that puck is coming a lot faster these days.
Go back to all-wooden sticks and give the boys in Warroad some business.
Fighting is part of the game. Although, the sissy-boy dances choreographed for crowd rousing are embarrassing. Get rid of 'em. Major penalties for that fakey crap. Matching minors for serious hate-filled bouts. Season DQ for stick swinging.
taz digs hockey in high definition
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The entitlement society speaks again.
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...That said, Zach has done more than anyone to put Sioux hockey in the forefront. How could he not have? He was the best player in college hockey both years he played for the Sioux... Zach will continue to do more for the hockey program than he even knows...
...People need to quit looking for an excuse on why we lost and just accept that we had an unlucky night.
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Have a good laugh, but I know what Zach thought about WCHA officiating.
Yes, and we heard it from Dean and Virg as well. The reason I poke fun at this is because it borders on, no, it sits square in the corner of whining. Jeff Panzer was absolutely mauled in 2000-01. It became laughable watching the big old boys from Denver and Wisco sit on top of him. He skated through, around, and past it to lead his team to a title re-match. For that, he even got immortalized with a Bobble Head.
I don't doubt that the thought of getting beat on for another year in the WCHA contributed to Zach's decision. But, only when compared to a huge contract from the NJ Devils-- a Cup Crazy team no less. Without that, one would think that it would be a honor and a privilege to get the crap kicked out of you while scoring goals for the Kelly Green. Ya gotta think the chick action wasn't too bad either.
taz digs chicks
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This thread started out with some blame being laid at the feet (or stick) of Vanek for Zach leaving early. I thought that rather humorous.
Yeah, I was a little disappointed. But, no question, Zach was gone right after his stellar performance at the World Juniors. Gone. Not to say that he didn't put out 100% effort after that, but it was clear NJ wanted him at the end of this season, and he was ready to go. Best of luck to him.
For myself, I never considered Zach to be the savior of this program. It doesn't need any. The Fighting Sioux tradition was formed long before Zach came, and it will continue well beyond his departure. It was nice to see such a class act play the game in a Sioux uniform; but to me, everyone who puts on that jersey and pours their guts out on the ice is truly special.
I look forward to a new team that gels together with grit and determination that will take them to a national title. One that somehow finds a way to win, no matter what. You look at what Potulny did for the Gophers in this capacity, and you can imagine how much they will miss him. A bigger loss, in my opinion.
Who leaves and who stays? It really doesn't matter. It only creates opportunity for someone else to step up and lead. To finish what was started.
Go Sioux.
taz
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The Dog's create the flurry! Whooooaah! Bit save by Reichmuth!
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Yep, it figures.
Amazing how big he plays in these games. Amazing. Look for a flurry of activity by the Gophs now.
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Go Dogs! (I hope I'm not jinxing them by cheering)
taz digs Sandy
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Extreme disappointment. But, also somewhat happy for Denver. I like that program-- even though they can at times suck the life out of the game with their defensive style. It is effective, but I have never believed that it will take them to a title. Tonight was a step closer to proving me wrong. I certainly wouldn't mind seeing DU winning it all this year. But, Duluth is my favorite for now.
Go Dogs! Go Pios!
taz hates big ice
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Actually? No. We won the Final Five that year. We lost the FF in 2001 to SCSU and then lost to BC in the "other" FF.
That was the last time HE put a worthy team in the Frozen Four. Since then, they've been cream puffs.
taz had to edit this for clarity, if nothing else.
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I just got back from watching Minnesota's North Dakota boys beat North Dakota's Minnesota boys. Does anyone else find this a little odd?
Random thoughts before I go sleepy ni ni:
G. Potulny's goal (assisted by ND's Jake Brandt) made me sick. Blah. I'm very proud he's from from the great state of North Dakota, but just how much wonderful happy good time hockey hero crap can one guy have in 4 years?
Giving Vanek the puck in front of your own net is a silly thing to do. This guy picks some sweet cherries.
Crowd was very loud towards the end of the game. I didn't know Goofers could cheer like that.
Why must I get seats right near the band? Why must I have to listen to that gawd-awful rouser? Why do I sometimes catch myself humming that very same song when I'm doing chores around the house? Oh yeah, I associate it with pain and agony, that's why.
Briggs the MVP? Yeah baybay. Nice one. Seriously, isn't it enough that the Goofs get perpetual home ice for this WCHA fund raiser?
ok den. Congrats to the Gopher.
taz
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I started out casually listening to the game and then was glued towards the end and in overtime. Very exciting finish! Congrats to SDSU women on a heck of a game.
The Sioux women certainly did not disappoint their fans. Congrats to Gene and his team on a terrific season (i.e. beating the Bison).
taz
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Just got back from the game. Sioux dominated, no question. Very good UND crowd at the MWC tonight. Also, I had a great tasting pizza at Chevy's, but unfortunately the quality of chicks at Mettler's is declining. Oh well... life goes on.
Next week is the real deal. Go Sioux!
taz digs da hockey Sioux
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My favorite mask was Goehring's. Why? Because it was plain, and because he stopped the puck while wearing it.
taz digs Sioux-per puck stoppers.
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It would not surprise me at all to see the Gophs get a victory tonight. A good old fashioned butt kicking is not always such a bad thing for a team to take. Helps re-align the attitudes.
As much as it sickens me to watch the gopher celebrate any victory, I would like to see that tonight. My heart is with Duluth, but not when they come between the Sioux and a Cup. To that, I say, Go 'Dogs! Beat the he|_|_ out of the gopher for 60 minutes and then lose by a controversial goal in overtime.
taz
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This is as big of a third period as I can remember for the Sioux. They need to regain confidence in their play to have momentum going into the playoffs. The win isn't quite as important as their level of play. They must dominate and force Bruckler to win it for the Badgers. I remember watching the Wisco series in 2000 and UND got swept with two overtime losses thanks to Heatley (correct me if that is wrong). They knew they had lost the Cup, but they had the resolve to put it together and go all the way to a title.
Go Sioux!
taz
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I feel bad for Jake. While I do think he made a mistake by coming too far out of the net on the shorthanded goal, putting the loss squarely on him isn't fair. It's a team game and it was a team loss.
Those comments against Jake are quite harsh; very disappointing to read.
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Doug and Frank discussing "high-sticking"...
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...women Gopher fans are more relaxed and somewhat more knowledgeable, on the average, than their male counterparts, and they do secretly, if not outwardly, admire the studliness of Sioux fans...
I was still cranky this morning, mulling over what I thought was lackluster play by the Sioux last night. Then this little gem.
Thank you, NorthDakotaHockey.
taz
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I thought the Gophs outplayed the Sioux a majority of the periods this weekend. UM really impressed me tonight. Excellent positioning, disrupting UND's passing, keeping the puck in the zone, clearing rebounds-- just great fundamental hockey. This team is tough (it makes me ill to admit that!).
I thought the Sioux got away with a few tonight, and Prpich should have been tossed for his hit. The last shot in the net was not a goal. Puck played with a high stick and Gophs never did control it. So, good call, no goal. Darn.
It's good to get 2 points out of Mariucci, but I would have liked to have seen better play from the boys tonight. Oh well. Gophs are good again. I just have to learn to accept that.
taz
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Thanks PCM. I really enjoy reading your recaps. It breaks up the monotony of searching for free porn on the web.
...did I just say that?
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My usual kneejerk reaction to some of the discussion here is how ridiculous it is to characterize the first three years of the new Ralph to the last 5 of the old. A lot of the atmosphere in those years was generated by some of the best Fighting Sioux hockey in history. Easy to cheer when the team is winning McNaughton Cups and NCAA titles. A little harder when your team, in an unfamiliar building, drops to 8th place in the WCHA just coming off a year where they played in the NCAA title game. Play the 01-02 season in the old Ralph, especially the dismal series against Mankato-State, and then critique the "atmosphere".
As much as the old Ralph was wonderful, there were plenty of lean times there as well. Many empty seats during lackluster series against teams like Mich Tech or Alabama-Huntsville. Fortunately, I was lucky enough to enjoy one of the best years there as a student and pep band member-- 1986-87. Unforgettable. Yeah, I miss that place.
But, I enjoy the new Ralph even more. Why? Because it is everything a generous old man wanted it to be. The finest facility in the world. Fitting for a program with such a storied tradition. Dropped smack dab in the country's favorite butt of jokes, North Dakota. Too fancy for midwestern folk? Perhaps. A little to "corporate" and disciplined for raucous students? Maybe. But no question this place has magic to it.
My favorite "new Ralph" times are the DU series in 03 WCHA playoffs, Kansas BB, and of course the opening night standing ovation for Ralph on Oct 5, 01. Very special memories for me. Not quite like that come-back game against the Gophers in 98 (I was there, Wow!), but not that far behind either.
My vote is both are wonderful. The Old Ralph was just as plush and sanitized when it opened up in the early '70's as the new Ralph appears today. Let the palace wear for a few years. It's already created a definite home ice advantage. 11K+ fans are a force to be reckoned with, even if a lot of them are munching on Sioux-per dogs and beer. It is drawing top talent away from other programs. It is bringing in the World Juniors. It is p!ssing off the leftist goofballs. It is good.
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