Sodbuster

Hey, dakotadan, where do you work? I think I might know you.

NO away games broadcast? Why? Money? I would think there would be a way to "trade broadcasts" or something on that order with a school that also airs at least some of their home games.

That article is great for anyone who needs practice reading between the lines.

Ha, ha Scott M, very funny!

Looking at his UND statistics, he was one of those 4 years guys who, by the time he was a senior, put up some excellent numbers. That kind of guy was a little more common then than it is today.

I e-mailed Pat Sweeney last week at WDAZ (which does the FSSN broadcasts) about this year's schedule and he said that the away hockey games to be televised had not been set yet. (He did say the Oct. 28 and Nov. 11 FB games were to be on, however.)

And who might that be?

I have been watching UND hockey for over 30 years and that line, in my opinion, is still the best line that UND has ever had play together, and probably the best line of all time in NCAA history. Their numbers certainly back that up. Tony H. was simply magic with the puck and Joyce was a great finisher. Johnson, if I remember right, had better statistics in 87-88 than her did in 86-87. When you saw some of the plays they made, as my dad would say, "Uff da!"

The record for goals in a season is 52 by Bob Joyce (Tony Hrkac's linemate) in 1987, the same year that Tony H. set the single season point record.

Good one....

(I meant "knock")

I really think you're right. As I remember, he always seemed to play a fearless, I'm going to know you on your ass no matter what the size difference is style. If he can pick up where he left off, he'll be a hell of a defensive asset, and also a great inspiration to the rest of the guys.

Careful....careful...you know how some people feel about nicknames!

No s***!?

I know the thread is about Toews, but since the subject of Hirsh being back was brought up, what about Bina? As I remember, he had made great strides in his play right up until the time he was hurt (blindsided, sucker punched, cheap-shotted, etc.). What impact might he have this year?

Wow! I'm crushed...........not!

Uh.... by the look on your face....looks like you're taking a dump in that thing.

I'm not happy with all this speculation. I wish that we knew one way or the other with Toews, Kessel, Skille, etc. It must drive the coaches crazy. Ah, well....maybe this will not be this bad in ensuing summers.

I talked with a friend today that golfed over the weekend with a head coach of one of the other sports, and this coach said he was told that Toews would be back next year. I think he even said that he was told that by Toews himself, but in my eagerness to believe what I was hearing, I'm not all sure that was the case. I know it's thin, but I think this guy would know what he's talking about.

I see Dec. 2.......Mayville State.........could be interesting.....again.

I hope whoever drafts him makes him an offer he can't refuse. Why should UND take all the "hits"?

Just as I switched over from NBC to the Canadian broadcast between periods, Don Cherry was interviewing Kessel, Johnson, Toews, Staal and another kid I can't recall the name of. Asked them questions like favorite player, favorite car, most influencial hockey influence in their career so far, etc. Coincidentally, both Toews and Kessel named Joe Sakic as their favorite player. Toews looked like he was enjoying himself.

#1Hakfan, if you can't/won't give us a name, woulld you please tell us, in your opinion, if this mystery recruit would be considered an "impact" player? defenseman or forward? American, Canadian, or other? Communist or Capitalist?

Good news for Comet fans.....looks like Craig Smith is the Comet BB coach for a least 1 more year. If you're a Comet/Sioux fan like me, you probably have mixed feelings.

As some have stated, NDSU didn't hire Tim Miles right from Mayville State either. I think, however, that somewhere down the road, UND might think back and wish that their "criteria" would have allowed them to give Craig Smith a shot.