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Lower Bowl tickets Section 105 / 106. $35.00 Per Ticket Call 360-722-1784

If anyone has extra tickets please give me a call at 360-722-1784. Go SIOUX!!!!

TRIP TO HOUGHTON .. YEAR 2 Planning the trip back to Houghton and the Hancock area. Looking to see if anyone's interested in driving over with the rat-pack from last year. Leave at 6:00 a.m. on Friday morning and drive straight through to Michigan Tech. If interested contact me at 360-722-1784 or leave me a message on siouxsports mail. No Al Pearson bus this time but the Fighting Sioux still need the support in the hostile confines of Houghton Arena. Travel weather looks clear at this point too.

(8) Lower Bowl tickets in Section 115 on glass and Section 110. Call 360-722-1784 if interested. (2) Suite tix as well.

Is there a chance to find out what Suite it is and how much for the total package?

Here is the link to the Section 8A Boy's Hockey web site that has all the pictures of the teams plus the nice professional 2008 Oshie Sports Celebrity Group Photo in front of the 18th green at King's Walk Golf Course in Grand Forks, ND. http://section8ahockeyblog.blogspot.com/ Please e-mail oshiesports@gmail.com or phone (701) 330-0883 if you should have any questions or would like information regarding the 2009 Oshie Sports Celebrity Golf Tournament & Benefit slated for late July of 2009. For ordering photo's or simply browsing them please log on to this link, Newgard Photography (Warroad), the Official Photographer of the 2008 Oshie Sports Celebrity Golf Tournament: http://www.newgardphoto.com/OSHIE_CELEBRITY_GOLF.php Thanks to all the Presenting Partners: Rydell - GM Auto Center of Grand Forks, Clear Channel Broadcasting of Grand Forks, United Printing & Design of Bismarck, Prudential of Grand Forks, Canad Inns & Convention Center of Grand Forks, EMS Plus Embrodiery of Grafton, Italian Moon / A-1 Cowboy Catering of Grand Forks, Gilly's Bar/Level 10 Martini Bar/O'Really's of Grand Forks, FED-EX Kinko's of Grand Forks and Oshie Sports & Entertainment of Grand Forks/Seattle.

Click On This LINK: http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=e...1b932f3501949b5 From L to R Top Row: Barrett Wilson Phil Lamoureux Matt Jones Brad Berry Landon Wilson Scott Hartnell Erik Fabian From L to R Kneeling: Jeff Bowen Cary Eades Dane Jackson T.J. Oshie Dave Hakstol Chris Porter Matt Smaby Another sweet montage of all the teams bordering the Celebrity Golf Field: http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=e...1b935d71283a788

Barrett Wilson, Scott Hartnell (Flyers) were also there.

There will be a "Celebrity Shoot-Out" played on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, starting at 12:00 noon then followed by the Rydell GM Auto Center's "Meet The Celebrities" Night from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Rydell Showroom. For the "Celebrity Shoot-Out", local businesses will purchase the four-some and play with either one or two celebrities. At this point, a total of (14) celebrities have commited to playing on July 30th starting at 12 noon. This is a first-come basis and simply the business purchases the round of golf plus cart for the celebrities. Call (701) 330-0883 at your earliest convenience to secure your spot. The 2008 Oshie Sports Celebrity Golf Tournament will follow on Thursday, July 31, 2008, beginning at 12:30 p.m., at the Kings Walk Golf Course in Grand Forks. Hole Sponsorships are available to The Chamber of Grand Forks / East Grand Forks for Tee or Green for $150.00 each. Sponsors will get a placard with stakes at the front of the tee box or behind the greens with the Company Name in the program. They will also receive a complimentary 2008 Oshie Sports Celebrity Golf Tournament 8 x10 photo of the Celebrity field mailed to the place of business or dropped off at the business location. The event will attract golfers from across the greater 5-State Upper Midwest region along with our Canadian neighbors to the north. Each five some will include a celebrity figure within the sports and entertainment field. Cost per team is $500.00 which includes four-team members. Individuals are also accepted at $150.00 per golfer in which the tournament will place in the field. "It will be a first-class event featuring athletes from the National Hockey League, NCAA and other professionals in the sports and entertainment field. It's exciting to host this event in Grand Forks, ND, and produce an event for charities in the community that has been so gracious to T.J. these past three years," Director Timothy Oshie announced. Here is a partial list of invited Celebrities **"scheduled to apear" (**we reserve the right of cancelling any Celebrity if they are unavailable to attend at any time prior to July 31, 2008). T.J. Oshie (St. Louis Blues / UND) Zach Parise (New Jersey Devils / UND) Jonathan Toews (Chicago Blackhawks / UND) Willie O'Ree (Boston Bruins / Jackie Robinson of the NHL) John Marks (UND) Dean Blais (GM / Head Coach USHL's Fargo Force / UND) Jordan Parise (Lowell Devils / UND) Chris Porter (St. Louis Blues / UND) Matt Jones (Phoenix Coyotes / UND) Colby Genoway (Manitoba Moose / UND) Karl Goehring (UND / AHL) Dave Christian ('80 Olympic USA Miracle Team / NHL / UND) Dave Hakstol (UND Fighting Sioux Head Coach) Cary Eades (UND Fighting Sioux Associate Head Coach) Dane Jackson (UND Fighting Sioux Head Coach) Mike "Lefty" Curran ('72 Olympic USA Team / MN North Stars / UND) Ginny Christian ('56 Olympic USA Team / UND) Landon Wilson (Phoenix Coyotes / UND) Tim Hennessey ("The Voice" of UND Fighting Sioux Men's Hockey) Matt Smaby (Tampa Bay Lightning / UND) David Hale (Calgary Flames / UND) Dustin Byfulien (Chicago Blackhawks) Henry Boucha ('72 Olympic Team USA / MN North Stars) Bill Butters ('72 Olympic Team USA / MN Fighting Saints) Mike Antonovich (MN North Stars / MN Fighting Saints) Interested participants or sponsorships should contact Timothy Oshie at 701-330-0883 or e-mail to: oshiesports@gmail.com Here's the link to the 2008 Oshie Sports Celebrity Golf Tournament "Meet The Celebrities" Night presented by the Rydell - GM Auto Center in Grand Forks: http://section8ahockeyblog.blogspot.com/ LOOK FOR THE ADVERTISEMENT IN THE JULY 16TH SPORTS SECTION OF THE GRAND FORKS HERALD FOR ALL INFORMATION !!! Timothy Oshie c/o Oshie Sports 1819 3rd Avenue NW #A-1 East Grand Forks MN 56721 (701) 330-0883 Cell # (815) 371-0883 Fax # oshiesports@gmail.com

Courtesy of News-Democrat: Porter is hoping he can fill a void; Blues may need to find gritty winger BY NORM SANDERS News-Democrat "ST. LOUIS --The last time he skated at Scottrade Center, St. Louis Blues prospect Chris Porter was captain of the University of North Dakota squad that lost to Boston College at the 2007 NCAA Frozen Four. This week he's trying to earn a job with the Blues at development camp. "I've always tried try to lead by example," said Porter, who played in 175 consecutive games in four years with the Fighting Sioux. "Last year I was a rookie in Peoria; there were a lot of veterans on the team and I let them be the vocal leaders. I just try to work hard every shift and be an example." That hard work has Porter pushing for a job in the NHL." Chris Porter will make any team better. Now, with the trades of Jamal Meyers and the re-location of former UND alum, Ryan Johnson, Ports has a huge window of opportunity with the up and coming St. Louis Blues. It's obvious what you get with Porter. Incredible 2-way player who will always take the extra step defensively and give up his body to block a shot (he suffered a stress fracture in his foot last spring and finished the last two months with it broken). And yet, the old "Iron Man" keeps on ticking. If I was a betting man I'd project Porter to be there on opening night at ScottTrade Center alongside former teammate, T.J. Oshie. It's time to give some love to one of Thunder Bay's own.

2008 Oshie Sports Celebrity Golf Tournament July 30-31, 2008 Grand Forks, ND July 2, 2008 Dear Golfer: On Wednesday, July 30th and Thursday, July 31st, 2008, Oshie Sports & Entertainment and T.J. Oshie will be hosting the 2nd Annual Oshie Sports Celebrity Benefit and Golf Tournament. The golf tournament will be held Thursday, July 31st at the links-style King's Walk Golf Course. This Arnold Palmer designed golf course is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota.. The cost per foursome will remain $500.00 and your team will receive: - One team of 4 golfers (plus celebrity) for golf at King's Walk GC and a BBQ Dinner presented by Prudential Insurance of Grand Forks at Lincoln Park on Thursday, July 31st, 2008 - Complimentary gift for each golfer - Company or players names recognized in program. There will be only ONE flight of 36 teams in the tournament. We anticipate a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start for the golf scramble. Due to the very high demand for teams, we will fill the 36 slots on a first-come, first-served basis. We must receive payment in full to reserve your team. Please fill out the enclosed form and mail it with your check to the credentials below. If you fax your registration ( 815-371-0883 ), we must receive your check within five (5) days in order to hold your spot. There will be a "Celebrity Shoot-Out" played on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, followed by a "Meet The Celebrities" event from 6 to 8 p.m. The "Meet The Celebrities" site will be announced on July 11, 2008. For the "Celebrity Shoot-Out", local businesses will purchase the four-some and play with either one or two celebrities. At this point, a total of (14) celebrities have commited to playing on July 30th starting at 12 noon. This is a first-come basis and simply the business purchases the round of golf plus cart for the celebrities. Call (701) 330-0883 at your earliest convenience to secure your spot. The 2008 Oshie Sports Celebrity Golf Tournament will follow on Thursday, July 31, 2008, beginning at 12:30 p.m., at the Kings Walk Golf Course in Grand Forks. Hole Sponsorships are available to The Chamber of Grand Forks / East Grand Forks for Tee or Green for $150.00 each. Sponsors will get a placard with stakes at the front of the tee box or behind the greens with the Company Name in the program. They will also receive a complimentary 2008 Oshie Sports Celebrity Golf Tournament 8 x10 photo of the Celebrity field mailed to the place of business or dropped off at the business location. We would need camera ready artwork for the placards ASAP and please send the artwork via this oshiesports@gmail.com account. This is our 2nd Annual Oshie Sports Celebrity Golf Tournament, as the inaugural event was held in Warroad, MN, last August. This will be an annual event here in Grand Forks as a token of appreciation for what the Grand Cities did for T.J. during his UND Fighting Sioux career. The event will attract golfers from across the greater 5-State Upper Midwest region along with our Canadian neighbors to the north. Each five some will include a celebrity figure within the sports and entertainment field. Cost per team is $500.00 which includes four-team members. Individuals are also accepted at $150.00 per golfer in which the tournament will place in the field. "It will be a first-class event featuring athletes from the National Hockey League, NCAA and other professionals in the sports and entertainment field. It's exciting to host this event in Grand Forks, ND, and produce an event for charities in the community that has been so gracious to T.J. these past three years," Director Timothy Oshie announced. Here is a partial list of invited Celebrities **"scheduled to apear" (**we reserve the right of cancelling any Celebrity if they are unavailable to attend at any time prior to July 31, 2008). T.J. Oshie (St. Louis Blues / UND) Zach Parise (New Jersey Devils / UND) Jonathan Toews (Chicago Blackhawks / UND) Willie O'Ree (Boston Bruins / Jackie Robinson of the NHL) Dean Blais (GM / Head Coach USHL's Fargo Force / UND) Jordan Parise (Lowell Devils / UND) Ryan Duncan (UND / 2007 Hobey Baker Memorial Award) Chris Porter (St. Louis Blues / UND) Matt Jones (Phoenix Coyotes / UND) Colby Genoway (Manitoba Moose / UND) Karl Goehring (UND / AHL) Dave Christian ('80 Olympic USA Miracle Team / NHL / UND) Dave Hakstol (UND Fighting Sioux Head Coach) Cary Eades (UND Fighting Sioux Associate Head Coach) Dane Jackson (UND Fighting Sioux Head Coach) Mike "Lefty" Curran ('72 Olympic USA Team / MN North Stars / UND) Ginny Christian ('56 Olympic USA Team / UND) Andrew Kozek (UND Fighting Sioux / Atlanta Thrashers Draft Choice) Landon Wilson (Phoenix Coyotes / UND) Tim Hennessey ("The Voice" of UND Fighting Sioux Men's Hockey) Matt Smaby (Tampa Bay Lightning / UND) David Hale (Calgary Flames / UND) Dustin Byfulien (Chicago Blackhawks) Zach Jones (UND Fighting Sioux) Chay Genoway (UND Fighting Sioux) Evan Trupp (UND Fighting Sioux) Matt Watkins (UND Fighting Sioux / Dallas Stars Draft Choice) Henry Boucha ('72 Olympic Team USA / MN North Stars) Bill Butters ('72 Olympic Team USA / MN Fighting Saints) Mike Antonovich (MN North Stars / MN Fighting Saints) Interested participants or sponsorships should contact Timothy Oshie at 701-330-0883 or e-mail to: oshiesports@gmail.com Proceeds from this event will benefit the Grand Forks Youth Hockey Blueline Club, East Grand Forks Youth Hockey Blueline Club and the University of Noth Dakota Fighting Sioux Men's Hockey program. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Timothy Oshie at (701) 330-0883. Web Site: http://section8ahockeyblog.blogspot.com/

The respective player's "family adivsor" (when a NCAA student athlete has eligibility remaining) can negotiate the contract under the terms as an advisor to the athlete. The NHL team may not contact the athlete or the family of the athlete and must go through the athletes "family advisor" throughout the negotiations process.

It's all about spending some quality time with the guys you've gone to war with for the past three seasons. But I will educate you: First off, both the St. Louis Blues and the Peoria Rivermen were out of playoff contention in the NHL and AHL. With that said, there is no need to push the envelope. Most guys that leave right after their season are part of a NHL team that is still in the regular season or playoff contention. With UND going to the Frozen Four the last four years, it makes it tough to get that "cup of coffee" in the NHL before the end of the regular season. I hope that clears it up. On top of that, Oshie finished his academic portion of being a student/athlete at UND, and had a chance to relish in his memories of his Fighting Sioux career. Just like staying this past year, as Oshie did, defines loyalty to the University, the Athletic Department, the Fighting Sioux name and to the fans of this great community. UND molds tradition, honor and dignity in these young student athletes. Oshie had that before he came here to UND but just personnified it again like he did in Warroad staying his senior year when then Warriors head coach, Cary Eades, transferred to UND. At that point, most kids would have bolted to the USHL but Oshie and his senior teammates made a pact very similar to Oshie, Duncan, Chorney and Finley's of this past year. So, to answer your question, Oshie wanted to make the final month of his collegiate career be memorable, unified and one to never forget. That is why he stayed. To create memories for the rest of his life.

Is now on list. The invitation list grows daily. The hopes of the event is to have the majority of the field affiliated with Fighting Sioux Hockey. There will be others too.

Big A Hug ... the Wisconsin Kid. How could I forget the memories of Hockeytown USA Celeb Golf Tourney. Get your team registered and get into the draft for the Celebrity of your choice.