Sioux_Yeah_Yeah

OK so not fair! I'm friends with some of the guys, and they wouldn't give me even half of a cookie lol! Oh well, I had some good conversations with them! And yeah the guesstimate of a gazillion sounds about right, I feel like I stood in way too many long lines!

You should definitely name her Sioux (which, technically, is a girl's name haha)

My thoughts on the evening.... First off, the little opening ceremony was awesome. They announced each player and coach individually, and some of the players were pretty funny! Phil looked a little shy about it, while Porter was cheering for himself lol, some of the players were even giving fives to the little kids! Coach Hakstol, Chris Porter, Erik Fabian, and Ryan Duncan all got up and talked, and they are all very well-spoken. Fabian almost looked as if he was going to cry. It was a nice little presentation with a little video, and I think people liked that. The part that everyone most enjoyed, obviously, was the autograph session! The players, coaches, and fans alike were having fun talking to each other the whole time. They could have had it set up a little bit better though, it seemed pretty unorganized. Some funny things from the night.... I went to Brian twice because the first time around I was too busy having an actual conversation with him that I forgot to have him sign the poster I was holding haha! All the boys got handed cookies at the beginning, and while some of them ate those right away, some other people just sat them on the floor. As we were taking a picture with Miller, Martens, and Kozek they told us to watch out for the cookies lol! Also, my friend and I thought we would be smart and avoid the really long lines, so we were skippin around, and Forney noticed when we came back to his table for Duncs and asked us if it was our 2nd time around lol... Oh and Duncs said he saw me at lunch, which I thought was pretty funny! More funny things.... We have 3 pictures with Toews because the first one we didn't like and the 2nd one he didn't like lol! And did anyone else have awkward pictures besides us? Like they would put their arm around us and we had no idea what to do. Were we supposed to put our arm around them too?? It was so strange lol... Everyone thought it was weird that Finley was gone, nobody really knew what to think about that. Oh yeah, some little kids were going back and forth between flicking Radke, Bina, and Zajac's ears and head, the guys kept sending them back and forth, it was funny! Phil held some people's baby, that was kinda amusing. Anyways, this is getting really long, so I'll just end it now. Thanks to the boys and everyone else for putting this on! It was a great night and everyone had a lot of fun! The seniors will be missed... And the guys that have yet to decide, I hope you make whatever decision is best for you!

Man, you WOULD say something like that and leave us hangin lol

Oh sweet, count me in, sounds like fun! But I'm going to bed since I work in less than 7 hours, so I'll go sign up in the morning while I'm at work haha!

I talked to Brian early in the evening and then again later on.... Because the first time around, I was too busy having an actual conversation with him that I forgot to have him sign the poster I was holding (that happened a couple times lol) But he seemed fine both times, he said he was having a great time! At Moorhead, they had nights like this with the team, so I know he's pretty used to the attention he gets. And he didn't say anything about staying or leaving, I'm sure he'll let everyone know when he figures it out! Brian's a great kid, a good friend, and a talented hockey player... Whatever his decision is, I'll support him...

This sounds like it could be fun! What all would I have to do if I said I'm in??

I'm going to assume there will probably be lots of people there, what with Duncs winning the Hobey and the Sioux's 3rd appearance at the Frozen Four.... And just because we love our Sioux so much!! Hope to see everyone there!

So I don't remember where I saw the picture, but Duncan was holding the Hobey and making funny faces like it was really heavy..... Well it weighs 40 pounds, just thought I'd put that tidbit out there for ya guys!!! Congratulations Ryan!!

More information is now available on the Fighting Sioux web page.... http://fightingsioux.xosn.com/ViewArticle....p;ATCLID=859345

So I just got off the phone with a Chris that works at the Athletics office, and he was holding the press release in his hands as we were speaking lol.... He told me that they would be holding Fan Appreciation Night on Thursday night at approximately 6 pm at the Ralph! Let's all go and congratulate the team on a fantastic season!! Go to www.fightingsioux.com for more details in about 20 mins.... You're welcome

Can I really only pick one?? Hmm.... I'll think about it, and get back to ya haha

Yeah well it's not exactly supposed to be super warm weather in STL either..... 70s and 80s the week before, and drops to like the high 40s and low 50s during the time we're there.... Bummer!!! Looks like North Dakota weather is following us Anyways, any place all the SS youngsters wanna meet up?!

Do you need tickets to the Skills Challenge to watch just the Hobey ceremony??

That's good to hear!! It was just his birthday about a week ago, nice present.... I'm sure he'll do great!

YEAH LITTLE DUNCS!!!! You show 'em!!!

Yeah he's working as an insurance agent in TRF.... I've seen him at a few games this year. And I believe he's headed to St Louis

Isn't it usually the Tuesday after their season ends?? So I would assume next Tuesday....

Yeah I know it was a joke! I'm just saying that I don't think it's "the cool thing" to have a fake ID (although I'm sure lots of underagers are going to disagree with me on this one )

Grrr..... You suck

Yeah!! It's only like 6 hours or somethin like that, and it'll be lots of fun!! One helluva get-together!!