Sioux_Hab-it

Based on my many years of living in Colorado Springs, the only way to see several WJT games in the US was with the NHL Center Ice Package. However, they were typically only showing the TSN coverage of Team Canada's Games. If you don't have Center Ice at home you should at least be able to watch Toews play at your local sports bar. Therefore, with the tournament being in Sweden, plan for lunch at your local sports bar.

He isn't a Crosby or Esposito so the mere fact that he is still at SSM vice the CHL strongly suggests he is interested in DI hockey.

I was on the fence of driving going to Dartmouth to see the tournament or stay here in Ottawa and watch Blake play against the Senators. This makes my decision easy, an ignorant school like Dartmouth will not be getting any of my money.

I wish I could find a link for you but I do recall that Bayda was called up to Carolina about a week ago. However, it seems he is only there as insurance as he hasn't dressed yet. Note that his name is currently on the Carolina roster.

I do believe that a vast majority of the Gopher young are born in the spring (read playoff time) and it is a biological fact that they will be eaten if harsh conditions/famine like conditions exist (read the typical Gopher performance come playoff time). So yes I am on the Gophers eat their young bandwagon.

Meant to post this comment here. Personally, I remain hopeful that one of the two current goalies will become consistent and emerge as the go to #1 for the playoff run.

Porter has good enough speed that he should at least have a pro career as a checking forward if not better. As for Toews, the sky is the limit for that kid. Given both his natural ability and his vision on the ice he has the potential to be a Sakic type player for Chicago.

So which of the two inconsistent current goalies are you suggesting should be replaced because one of their scholarships would have to ge available. The hometown junior or the 18 year old who hasn't reached his potential yet.

This goalie will see plenty of rubber with Bowling Green.

Someone needs to work with Lammy. He drops to his butt too quickly.

I'd like to see more Sioux goals like that one.

It looked that was deflected by Duncan?

Again the Sioux play chase and watch instead of hit.

Didn't see or hear who.

Apparently the Mankato goalie Tormey had to leave the game and was badly cut by a Gopher crashing him skate first

PORTERRRRRRRRR. I don't know but one of those teddy bears looked alot like a Gopher to me.

Sioux D are playing like they are not allowed to hit these guys.

Is Schneider injured or has he given up playing?

The feed is up.

Since Bucky decided to jump right into the debate regarding Finley I thought I would make him feel right at home. My own take on Finley is that he was guilty of some poor judgement that did lead to turnovers earlier in the season. However, I believe that his play has been steadily improving and, from what I could see of him on the internet feed, I thought he had a pretty good weekend against CC. Besides, Finley wasn't expected to be one of this teams defensive leaders. The Sioux need to get their D leadership and more consistent play from two of the other sophomores.

Bucky, thanks for gracing us with your hockey expertise. Since you are in a sharing mood my question to you would be this: "If you happen to be a goalie and you give up weak goals in the majority of your teams big games (read playoffs) what would that make you? Most people on this site would say it means that you are a "Sieve" but we would love to hear your expert take on that one as well.

Playing Troll's Advocate here. Have you got a link.

You memory isn't fading too bad and I believe he was a victim of some of the eligibility rule changes at that time. The Goofs whined for nearly 20 years that couldn't compete against Canadians who had played real hockey and eventaully got their way. Dave was only 5'7" but had a set of wheels, a Duncan type player. Given that Calgary is common to both it is very possible that Joe is either son or nephew and the Sioux could have a valuable connection.

I can't wait to hear "Blood is all over the Gophers" Great news to start this week.

I noticed that he required attention to his injured arm after getting tackled by a CC player. Are you still a superstar at your job after such an injury.