mikejm

1. The Sioux, while obviously not having to win a game in St. Paul to advance to the NCAA playoffs, do have something to play for: they stunk up the X last year. Time for some payback. 2. The quote from the Kfan board regarding Edina winning with no DI prospects: the Gophers really might want to take a look at that theory. We all get caught up in landing the "can't miss" prospect. But in spite of losing some of the blue-chippers lately, UND continues to put a great team on the ice, and they are always there in games that count. And I agree the quoted poster needs some long-term therapy. 3. If the Final Five doesn't sell well, I'd say that is more of a reflection of the fair-weather nature of Gopher fans than anything else. That tournament has become the true Mecca for college hockey fans. I hate it that I won't be there this week, but the orthodontist is more important right now. If these Gopher fans are really hockey fans they should be at the X to support the sport regardless if their beloved team isn't there. And finally, 4. What is the freakin' deal with all the hate wafting northward from the Twin Cities? It is becoming quite pathetic.

Several years ago I caught a Sunday Game 3 of 1st round WCHA playoffs while traveling on family business. I had to pick up a kid in St. Cloud, and I listened to the game almost all the way from Fargo to the granite city. I'm 99.27984376539067% sure it was KFGO all the way. There's always a chance I am wrong, though.

This is exactly what I've been thinking! edit: I also agree with siouxweet: Frattin went public with his desire to make a big hit. Lammy went public with his desire to throw down with Marvin. I'd suggest the players keep their mouths shut from now on.

It's not like Duluth is on a goal-scoring tear of late. They hung 4 on CC last night, 6 on Anchorage to close the regular season, but then you have to go back to the end of January to see the Dogs score more than 3 goals. Frattin's *cough cough* energy on the ice will be missed, but the Sioux have a few other guys who can score.

I agree.

I hope the Islanders agree with Hockey Futures. He has looked very, very good of late. The Sioux team has turned into something I didn't expect with the skills and determination of Gregoire, Frattin, Malone rising to the top. I expected none of these three to be superstars, but they are showing me something the last month or so that is a pleasant surprise.

^Nah. One of my kids needed braces. Priorities, you know?

Once again, you've captured the key to the game. I look for the Gophers to come out flying and pressure the Sioux in their own zone. We've had trouble with that all year.

Yes, that is the trade. Sutton is getting some big ice time.

Oh my gosh people! Please tell me all this conspiracy talk is just something to get you through to game day. I have a lot of respect for 90% of the posters here; but I gotta tell you, I'm starting to get scared reading some of these posts.

Good for Brian. I am surprised, frankly, that they re-signed him. The Sens added a d-man at the trade deadline iirc; I expected that to signal Lee's release.

"Regular season" not playoff. And I think he's gone after this year. He is looking more and more "ready" every shift.

I have a feeling this will go down as Gregoire's last regular-season goal at The Ralph.

Wow. Look at Duluth! Fifth place in the WCHA and if the PWR holds, and they don't win the Final Five, they'll be left out of the NCAA tourney! Amazing what a losing streak will do.

That is an unbelievable statistic. Good for ZPar.

Yeah, no kidding! I don't get all the Sidney hate. Dude only does everything that's asked of him, and he isn't a showboat at all.

Probably just a jersey-popper anyway.

Played too long with Jonesy.

You need to help me here. Where in the rule book is this "intent to injure"?

Then you sure as heck ought to be pleased the WCHA is finally cracking down on hits to the head. Do you even read your own posts?

Ouch.

^Yes. He's definitely changed that team.