mikejm

Rather than dig through three or four threads. Where's everyone sitting at the X? I'm Section 125, Row 17, on the aisle. (Oh yeah. yzerman19, I'll take that beer.)

^ Good one!

It's a great day for hockey!

Lou isn't the same guy he was as recently as a couple years ago. I listened to him during the MN state hockey tourney and he sounds as if he's slipped mentally. He made several statements that were simply ludicrous. He's sounding very much like a bitter, forgotten old man. That is sad for him and sad for hockey.

I was "around" when the Big Ice thing hit its zenith; I'm fairly certain it was a Herb Brooks idea. Big Ice didn't made sense to me then and it doesn't now. As to converting existing NHL-size sheets to Olympic: it's gonna be pretty hard. You've got concrete super-structures built up to the ice surface in many (most?) cases. Think of the seats (or more accurately the floor) in The Ralph; lots of concrete to tear out (and seats to lose) to make the rink wider. Sorry for the detour. We now return you to your regularly-scheduled discussion.

^And considering the John only holds 10K, they don't have a lot of tickets that might go unsold. Now, if we're counting empty seats, that might be something altogether different.

Lots of love for the Sioux from USCHO

(Pssst. It's "cycle". As in cycle the puck.) The only thing that concerns my about this Sioux team, as many have already pointed out, is the power play. It isn't bad enough that we've developed a rather inefficient approach of late, but giving up 2 shorties on one power play Saturday certainly exposes a problem or two.

^'Tis merely a flesh wound........

As much as I like Blaiser, let's not get carried away here; this is the USHL we're talking about, not the NHL.

I'm right there with you in the crow-eating club. I am extremely proud of this team and each and every one of the young men wearing that sweater. Enjoy the night. 'Cause tomorrow starts the march the rest of the way.

^This is a major, major downer....... I thought this was supposed to be on.

There is no freakin' way Hakstol is letting this team take a relaxed approach this weekend, even if they clinch the Cup on Friday. The Sioux have been in playoff mode for a month now. Hak is not taking his foot off the pedal.

This is becoming more clear every weekend. Who is the opponent going to defend against?

You need to come over here and clean off my monitor. Right this minute!

They're all Blue Chippers, Goon. You should know that.

Jeeze I don't know Goon; Northeastern doesn't look like your typical over-rated East Coast patsy.

Duh.

I like what little I've seen of Blood; he made some little errors Saturday, mostly in trying to control the puck and get it out of the zone, but he looked like he knew he made the mistake immediately and looked for help. When a kid like that knows he's in trouble and looks to his d-mate, I figure more than half the battle is won.

^Not this crap again... The Gophers will play the night game if they are there.

You forgot this: DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

^they only try to avoid first-round conference matchups; beyond that it is rampant cannibalism.

That's funny!

The more I watch Vandy, especially the last month or so, the more convinced I am that this is his swan song as a Sioux skater. He just has all the physical tools and gifts. The Oilers, I'd guess, will pull him for camp next fall and get him on the fast track. He's quietly become a pretty dominant force.

Yeah, the Marine thing crossed my mind a couple of times over the last few years. A conversation I had with a former player gave me an indication that that is what is going on.