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How nice would it be to have the twin tower freshman Finley and Dowzak joining Chorney, Lee, Jones, Radke, Bina and possibly Smaby in a year. I would like that D corp with a great mix of size and offensive punch. Here hoping Hak and the boys can make this happen. Personally I think getting one of the two would be good. I also forgot about Marto. But maybe if we get these guys Marto comes in 07.

Perhaps, but really, of those who will be getting significant time at D next fall, Radke and Lee are the only defensemen that can be considered true offensive defensemen. Chorney and Jones aren't know for their goalscoring. <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I was waiting for someone to start it but no one did so I figured we get some conversation going. Anyways you have Duncan and Kozek on two lines.

Alright now that Murray is gone what does everyone think about line combos now. Here is what I have in mind. Stafford-Zajac-Spiko Porter-Toews-Duncan Fabian-Kaip-Prpich Kozek-Watkins-(Oshie or Miller or Mertens?) Greene (hopefully)-Jones Smaby-Radke Lee-Chorney Parise-Lammy The lines I originally had were the same except Murray in place of Duncan and Duncan for Oshie. Either way I still like the line possibilities and if everyone stays I like our D especially if Bina is able to play. If Greene goes, our D corp. is a little scary (and not in a good way).

I sure hope he will be a good player next year for the Sioux. But I still think that if we need another forward that Vandevelde is more ready than Oshie. He is bigger and a better skater. I personally don't think either is ready for the WCHA but if I had to chose one it would be Vandevelde. This is based on me seeing quite a bit of Oshie and only four games of Vandevelde but he impressed me alot more at the State tourney than Oshie did.

Not sure about Berry but Hak coached in Sioux City not Sioux Falls. Anyways as I've said before I hope Oshie plays in the USHL next year because I think we have enough talented forwards next year. I think the year in the USHL will help him and he will become a great player. Also I think with Martens coming in we definitely don't need another forward for next year especially assuming the Foyt and Marvin are still the utility guys.

I have a question here. I know it was mentioned a while back right after the Minnesoat State Hockey tournament but I haven't seen anything since. It is about Drew Fisher. I heard that he wanted to come to UND and was going to whether it be as a walk-on or a scholarship player. I was just wondering if anyone knows anything about him and his situation.

I don't mind that we picked up another forward. Hopefully he is walking on but I do see some potential in him. He seems like he is improving every year. Anyways I am happy we got another forward so hopefully this means Oshie plays in the USHL next year which I feel is best for him. I just don't think he is ready for the WCHA next year and I think a year in the USHL would prepare him for a great freshman campaign in 06.

Yes.

Not sure but it was rained out today.

Is Okoposo not playing at Shattuck next year?

Anyone know or heard of whether or not Oshie is going to the USHL or coming in next year or is it kind of a last resort type situation? If we need another forward then he is coming next year. I think that is the situation but I was wondering if anyone has heard anything lately. Personally, I would like to see him in the USHL next year.

What league is he playing in? Anyone know if he will follow his brother to Shattuck?

What I miss is the Gear Daddies "I want to drive the Zamboni" song when the Zamboni's are on the ice.

He was sober and he lives in Grand Forks and has some close ties to Hak. But I agree I would imagine he would take a scholarship elsewhere before walking on here unless he wants to be a Fighting Sioux that bad which you can't blame him for that. Also the last I heard his offers were from schools like Alaska Fairbanks so walking on at UND wouldn't be all that bad.

I know this has been talked about in previous posts but I was wondering if anyone has anything new on Les Reaney. I heard this weekend that he is coming to the Sioux to walk-on. I haven't heard anything of it and I'm not sure its a really good source so I was wondering if anyone has heard anything. I think it would be great if this kid came as a walk-on.

The two that I've heard the most about are: Tysen Dowzak - SSM 03 Tysen Dowzak Defense 11 3-8-88 6'5" 225 Fergus Falls, MN GP: 65 G: 8 A:23 Pts: 31 PIM: 96 And Joe Finley - Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) From what I've heard both of these guys were learing towards the Gophers. I know for sure I read somewhere that Dowzak has always wanted to be a Gopher so I think Hak and the boys will have to do some big time things to get these boys to Grand Forks. Hopefully they can get the job done in the off-season.

That is my guess as well.

Please fill in the details. Is he anywhere in the 6' 5" range.

I noticed that too and did the same thing as you and looked it up. He is going to Notre Dame next year.

I think Tyler Brosz was the other senior that was benched with Caig in that last game. I talked to a lot of UMD fans that weekend that wished Scotty would have benched those two much earlier than that.

They don't need swearing. I think the "Let's Go Sioux" chant is very effective. There was nothing better than watching the Frozen Four on TV (well of course being their would have been better) and hearing the crowd loud and clear chanting "Let's Go Sioux" from the moment the puck dropped until the final buzzer.

I agree. I don't think a half-shield does very much of anything. If a stick comes up the half-shield isn't going to protect you. In my opinion if your not going to where a full mask don't where anything because the half-shield is pretty much useless besides the fact that some may feel safer with one on.

Matt Niskanen is from Virginia not Hibbing.