Sioux_Hab-it

I never would have guessed at the beginning of the season that Bina was going to be our goal scoring machine from the blueline. He scores because he shoots and I hope the other D-men are watching.

Sioux are lucky the juicy big rebound didn't get knocked in.

The officials clearly dominated the last few minutes of that period.

Right you are, back in his crease and on his knees, no chance whatsoever.

Lammy backs into his crease and drops to his kness giving the shooter plenty of open real estate to choose from. Not a turnaround to his game yet.

So does Woog except when it comes to those phantom assists.

But he must be their version of Woog as he says he is going to call a phantom play when he sees one.

Oshie is on a mission tonight despite missing the Penalty Shot.

Penalty Shot for Oshie.

Kaip needs to do more of that in the WCHA We have a similar accent problem with our Canadian east coasters

I just got back from a 48 hour marathon of hockey in high definition on my brother's new TV, three World Junior games, two from the Spengler Cup and two NHL games. Most of what I have read within this thread looks like a fairly reasonable assessment. IMO, Sweatt should have been the US player of the game vs Skille because he was the only forward who seemed to be willing to constantly pay the price to create the US scoring chances. In fact I thought he played just as well as Toews. If the Toews thread doesn't get the Skippies spinnning let me light the fuse. EJ is an impressive specimen of a lad but he is dumber than $&*@ which doesn't preclude you from attending UMTC. His two boneheaded mistakes (especially the stick toss ) snuffed out what could have been a US rally and handed the game right back to Canada. Other than his OT blunder against Germany, my family members agree that Chorney has been the best US D-man. Furthermore, Ogopogo may be chewing up the current crop of WCHA D-men but the second coming of Vanek he is not. Toews, said it best in his TSN interview, that how you think on the ice is just as important as your physical abilities and some gifted athletes lack the required vision. More Sweatt, and USA would be the team to beat.

Not an NHL sized arena, which is what I meant. The current Pens arena sits about 2,000 more.

As much as I would love to see Winnipeg get the team, it isn't going to happen. It lacks the arena, per capita income and corporate support that other cities have to offer. I spent nine years living in Winnipeg and loved the city; however, I didn't meet very many locals who would be willing to pay the current price for NHL tickets.

Your short response shows that you definitely could care less.

Then why have they included some of Boston College's incoming mighty-mites that will not be as good as Trupp and will likely never see a shift of Pro hockey. Take a look.

In the latest player rankings, Zajac is rated as the 10th best player in the Rookie category. http://www.tsn.ca/fantasy_news/feature/?fid=10841

Based on last nights TSN commentary, if they are to move after this season then KC is the only viable option. Winnipeg's arena is too small and wasn't built with an NHL team in mind.

I guess they consider Trupp to be chopped liver? Personally, I can't wait to see Hextall's grit added to the team, an intangible that never gets due consideration in these so called knowledgable rankings. I also think that Notre Dame's group, combined with what they already have, are going to put on a show next season.

http://www.usahockey.com/2007wjc/main_site..._usacze_122006/

Right you are, the Gophers always wait until the season is on the line.

Sounds like someone wouldn't recognize an underdog if it bit them on the butt. Oh wait, it did

Toews set up Canada's first goal and scored the 5th goal in a 5-2 exhibition win over Finland. The game could have been a blow out but the Finns have Rask in nets again this season. http://www.hockeycanada.ca/index.cfm/ci_id...ame_id/1093.htm

If I were a Gopher's fan I would proudly wear a Blarney's shirt or jersey. Obviously, it has been a very valuable recruiting asset for them over the past several seasons.

Brent is talented and still plays for his hometown Weyburn bantam team as far as I know. The age is right but they wear Red uniforms if my memory isn't failing me. Benson and his family have been talking to SSM about him possibly attending high shool there so if it is him in the video watch for those moves in an arena near you.

Perhaps I am bit biased regarding one of my son's good friends but I believe that Colgate picked up a very intelligent D-man who will give them 100% every shift. Obviously I would have liked to see Wade with the Sioux as one thing they seem to be missing is the physical play from their blueliners. You get plenty of physical play experience in the Manitoba Junior league.