Siouxman
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4 hours ago, cberkas said:
Their fans complained Baxter Arena was too small.
Tell me again how Baxter arena is too small. This is just a couple minutes before the start of the game on the side opposite of where we sat.
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2 hours ago, OgieOgilthorpe said:
Is thet a new trend or has Omaha always had a poor following?
According to their fans it started last year with the second half implosion.
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Or, join us in Section 119 Row G. Lots of empty seats last night and probably more tonight.
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What a great game to see in person. UND was completely dominate in the first period and it seemed that Boeser felt he had to make up for lost time. He was absolutely dominate as was the whole team. UNO simply could not handle UND. Also, it was embarrassing how many empty seats there were in the arena, yet only single seat tickets were available to buy. UNO fans were saying that people are simply not supporting the team and attending the games. I saw UNO fans walking out after the first period.
I just hope tomorrow night is not a reversal of fortunes. I don't think I saw Jost or Boeser on the ice in the third period. Coaching is being careful with the two of them and letting others get the experience and ice time.
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2 hours ago, SiouxSherm94 said:
Don't know about you guys, but I personally have had more fun watching Shane's development these last couple years than I did watching Rocco trying to be flashy and highlight-reel his in the latter part of his UND career. That doesn't take away from RG's talent at all- he's an awesome hockey player but Gers playing a clean, quality game and producing as much as he has this year and the end of last season is a real treat.
I think Rocco's problem was he could do things and then made passes that teammates just were not expecting. So from that perspective he was ineffective at times.
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2 hours ago, Hardcore Hawk said:
Something I seem to notice about Gersich is the vast majority of goals both this season and last have been on redirections or quick rebounds off of shots. What I'd like to see in the second half of this season is more wrist shots from him. Become more of a shooter, rather than just getting the garbage goals.
That simply means that he is getting to the dirty areas, something the Union coach said his players were afraid to do. You absolutely have to have those types of goals.
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6 hours ago, The Sicatoka said:
I'd go to that game and cheer for the ice, the boards, the glass, the goal posts --- HIT 'EM !!! HIT 'EM HARDER !!!
I could go for that.
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17 minutes ago, farce poobah said:
10 years ago, it seemed clear to me they disliked the USA but really hated the Russians (aka Soviets, the Red Army and all that history). In the last decade, we've moved up. And 10 years from now, they will be cheering for Russia ...
It would be like UND fans watching a hockey game between the Gophers and BC. Can't cheer for either one.
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11 minutes ago, runaroundsioux said:
New Baxter Arena Guide app.
You've got the outhouse in the wrong location. All outhouses are on the main level at Baxter.
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Heading to Omaha Friday morning. We haven't missed a series in Omaha since they joined the WCHA and don't intend to start now.
Anyone heard yet where the Sioux fan gathering will be? Same place as last year, maybe? And then to DJ's Dugout after the game.
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Many, including those on Al's bus, stay at the Hilton. They usually have pretty good deals going for the weekend. And DJ's Dugout is just a couple of blocks up the road as well as are other watering places. While the Hilton is a ways from the campus and game arena, it has a skywalk to the arena where UNO used to play so many UND fans tended to stay there. So far that has continued. I believe that the team stayed there as well, but don't know if they still do. We would bump into Hakstol and players in the lobby.
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21 hours ago, jdub27 said:
The date of the Winnipeg game was announced a year ahead of time (though the opponent changed), so there was more than enough lead time to get a passport. The schedule with the actual opponent was announced 5-6 months ahead of time, so even then, there was more than enough time. My point was that a destination game, played in an NHL arena, 3-4 hours from the main part of UND's fan base barely drew 7,000 and that number actually includes a fair amount of fans that weren't necessarily supporters of either team because Canadians love hockey (unlike MSG which appeared to have very few neutral observers).
But your point about passports is what I was alluding to, obstacles lessen demand. For Winnipeg, it was a passport. For Sioux Falls vs. Fargo it is having to commit a whole weekend (including travel/lodging/etc) instead of a just an afternoon or evening for people. I'm sure it would still be successful and probably the best attended regional. I just doubt you'd sell out the place because the overall demand would be lower than Fargo is due to proximity and convenience. And again, other than being able to offer more tickets (which UND gets little to none of the proceeds), are there any other advantages for UND to hosting in Sioux Falls vs. Fargo?
I just realized the biggest negative about Winnipeg. Canada does not tolerate people with DWI or other alcohol related offenses crossing their border. That might eliminate quite a few UND hockey fans.
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1 hour ago, siouxstudent said:
Canada? not happenin
Need to think outside the box a bit. It would be a great marketing opportunity for NCAA hockey. Better than just a single game exhibition match. It would feature some of the best 16 teams in college hockey. I know it is a tremendous stretch for the NCAA to consider it, but it would be a bigger arena, draw a good UND crowd, plus draw some Canadian fans and players to watch. And, it should earn the NCAA more money.
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How about hosting in Winnipeg? Great city for fun and it is closer than Sioux Falls.
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46 minutes ago, MafiaMan said:
Well, to be fair, Jerry York was playing the last game with a patch over one eye. He had two good eyes every time he faced Hakstol.
So that is what is wrong with the Vikings??? For the last month+ the coach has only been able to see half the field! And I thought it had something to do with the team.
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I just saw in today's Fargo Forum that West Region tickets go on sale to the general public on December 9th. I believe that it said online sales only.
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20 hours ago, sioux rube said:
I'll just ask this here. When do west regional tics go on sale?
I just saw in the Fargo Forum that they go on sale to the general public on December 9th, online only I believe. You can purchase up to four tickets.
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On 12/3/2016 at 11:31 PM, Ice Arena Man said:
Mafia Man maybe you should invite dave k to the hoggsbreath. Maybe goon and you could them have a debate as to which conference is better!
I would think the real Gopher fans in attendance would get upset over that.
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6 hours ago, sioux rube said:
I'll just ask this here. When do west regional tics go on sale?
They already went on sale for Champions Club members a few weeks ago. It appears there may not be SRO at the glass like last time. The email said that the only SRO was up in the bar area. So there may be less tickets available than last time.
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32 minutes ago, siouxfaninseattle said:
Total BS. Corps approves permits up to the lake and then won't grant the easement. Grandstanding by the government. Glad it will get overturned in January.
Do I understand this correctly, that the Corps originally approved the Missouri crossing permit, then pulled it back and denied it? That could surely be grounds for a lawsuit, especially with the money invested. How many wealthy investors in this project and in the pipeline project are now leaning on their political connections?
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10 minutes ago, Siouxman said:
History is made. Penn St. currently No.1 in pairwise. We'll see how long that lasts.
Not long. Dropped to #2 after a few minutes.
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History is made. Penn St. currently No.1 in pairwise. We'll see how long that lasts.
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12 minutes ago, InHeavenThereIsNoBeer said:
Doesn't that go without saying?
Unless we think Jerry York is a secret member of SS.com...
After numerous posts about why isn't Tomek playing when he should be, some of us may begin to wonder.
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8 hours ago, Cratter said:
Even more reason to make him second string and get some experience.
Given the youth and inconsistent play the team has had so far, it could be that the coaching staff did not want to expose Tomek to the poor defense the team has shown at times this year. If the team continues to play as solid as they did against St. Cloud, maybe he will get a shot this weekend, Dec 9th & 10th, or maybe Dec. 31st. But there simply could be other issues going on that the public does not know about. The coaching staff has more experience than anyone on this board, so I will trust them.
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NORTH DAKOTA @ UNO - SATURDAY Gameday ********
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Haven't missed a series in Omaha yet. There were quite a few Sioux fans in attendance, although maybe not as many as when Omaha played at Century Link arena (and especially for the outdoor game a few years ago). The UNO fans still thank us for coming, even after Saturday night. Plenty of parking in the area around the arena as well as bars and restaurants. DJ's Dugout by Century Link used to be the place to go for Sioux fans, now the DJ's Dugout by the Arena is packed both before and after the game. For the first time ever, Al's bus stayed in a hotel by Baxter Arena. There is plenty to see and do in Omaha. US Air Force museum about 20 miles west of Omaha on I-80, Hollywood Candy is a unique antique candy, game, curio shop by The Market. Lot's of malls, museums, downtown area, Irish pubs, etc. The one caution about Omaha is that if you come down, be prepared for it to turn into a 4 or 5 day trip. This is the first time in several years that foul weather did not arise on Sunday when trying to get home. The year of the outdoor game was classic. Turned a three day trip into a five day trip, including some Olympic rubber ducky slide games at the Holiday Inn Sioux Falls on Sunday night when I-29 was shut down. There might still be some video on Youtube from that night.
Last year getting tickets was a hassle because the UNO ticket office would not answer the phone for a 701 area code, but this year was no problem direct from the Baxter ticket office. Last year we got our tickets through a secondary marketer. Highly recommend going.