FIRE HELMET GUY #26

I will gladly chip in on the expenses for that sign.

I totally saw that one coming after I hit the post button.

Supposedly they were going to go with mohawks but tDon put the axe to that idea. Then they were rumored to have shaved their heads, but in Kato last weekend it looked as they all still had full heads of hair. So I don't think they are doing anything this year.

Absolutly not.....hence the wink at the end of the post. I for one like Bickel, he is a hard-nosed player as was said before. He sticks up for his teammates, I love the fact that Lucia has had to grab him by the collar a few times to calm him down. Does he do stupid things every once in a while? HECK YEAH, I'll totally admit it. Give him another year and by his junior he could be a damn good defenseman, he does seem to have a hard time getting the puck out of the zone at times and is not the best skater yet.

Yeah, I guess the Gophers should man-up and start going after team mascots to toughen themselves up a bit.

If one of the coaches request a ref change then they switch for the 3rd game, so BOTH coaches must not have thought Shep was doing that bad of a job......even Jutting. I'll stand by and see how you all turn this into a conspiracy now.

Geez, when half the arena notices it and starts yelling Friday night it's pretty obvious I think. And last nights was a no brainer, I will totally admit that.

As long as you're not a Vulcan anyone is welcome!

McGoverns, Tom Reids are some pretty good sports bars down there. You can find some pretty fun places all along 7th really. Alary's is a few blocks away from the X but they usually have a shuttle that goes to and from the games, big cop bar with bartenders and waitresses dressed...quite nicely. I know we are going to be tailgating again this year behind Forepaugh's (sp?) restaurant. There are usually quite a few Sioux fans that drop by, thats another option.

Sounds like the Kato state ticket office majorly screwed up. They kept saying the game was sold out, then more tickets went on sale, then we were sold out again. I know there was one completely empy section at the Alltell last night though, and tons of other empty seats.

Did I hear correct that Tech did not have a shot on goal until about halfway through the 2nd period?

All 3 (or however many there are) were there last night. Old man Shep was sitting next to us in the stands and Derrick and Brad were doing the game. I kept looking over and seeing Old Man Shep taking notes, probably something along the lines of "my kids suck"...or something like that. Fun game to be at last night, Gophers had plenty of decent chances but either a) were too stupid to just take the shot or b) Zacharias SHUT THEM DOWN. Kid played his guts out last night, as well as Kangas. But Zach had a team in front of him helping out.

Yeah, he's still around. I honestly have no idea what to expect in the off-season from him though. Obviously tDon and I would think the team as well have pretty much lost all confidence in him.

Frazee is still on the team? Thats news to me!

Lets just say that it's a close resemblance to Mr. T's haircut! Thats the rumor at least.

Hear ya there, we took 35 home after the game as well and was a pretty dicey drive. Had a truck and trailer lose control right in front of us and was swirving all over, somehow he pulled out of it. Couple accidents looked pretty serious, Ford Focus I believe that had the whole drivers side smashed in.

There are a couple locations that sell them between periods, but no booze is allowed during the game. Make the sprint to the Sports Garden between periods, supposed to be nice up there this weekend.

It's not totally out of the question, Gophers seem to play better on the road. I actually hope we have the Sioux luck they have had the last few years, start off a bit slow and then catch fire towards the end........the spark needs to catch VERY soon though! I honestly think it's only a matter of time before the goals start happening, and if Kangas keeps playing like he is they could make an impressive run. (Keep in mind that I am posting with my maroon glasses on.)

I saw that too, thought that was great as well. Gorg was probably under Lucia's desk by then though so he did not see that.

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Gorg is such an idiot. Even the question he asked Kangas on "if he could take Lammy" in a fight.....why would they ask something like that. I almost feel sorry for Kangas, what do you say to somethign like that!!!! I know what he said but still, I'm assuming he just pulled that response out of mid-air so he did not stare at the camera.

I was at the game, sat in club level so I missed the on ice view so I don't remember the specifics. But I will admit that I remember at least one of the calls being questionable.

Take the foil hat off and set it down gently. http://rightvoices.com/wp-content/uploads/...tinfoil-hat.jpg

Loud parties at college. That never happens!

Actually I thought Campion was one of the better ones the last two years, which isn't saying much in terms of WCHA refs.....