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You are definitely the brains behind THIS operation!

Partner?

I think Porter had a different role and line to play on this year than previously. Though that's my impression so I haven't really compared the seasons.

I think that CC series is right after the WJC, which means our boys will be tired again, if they play at all. Add to that the elevation....

Yeah, my 1976 time capsule.

We all really wanted to see Tyson Dowzak play for the Sioux. Note the position of LaPoint relative to Dowzak.

Then there was that one time, at band camp, when we discovered Gretzky.

I thought Zajac had a fairly quiet first part of the year from what I was expecting of him, but there was something about his presence on the ice that was always comforting. He was huge at the end of the year, and was huge again in the playoffs. We really would have benefitted from him staying, IMO. He was such a smart player in all facets of the game.

Just from reading things on the internet I think Darcy plays a different game than Travis, and shouldn't be counted on to contribute in the scoring column the same way. My own impression is more like a Mike Prpich.

Just got to see this picture album. What a great job. Thanks again! There it was, Prpich wrestling with a BC player and a big smile on his face.

Bogey, that was great. I wish I could do stuff like that. Thanks for sharing.

I still think TJ could have used a year in the USHL.

After playing in college for 4 years I have to wonder if Prp jumped the boards for his first shift, dropped his stick, gloves and helmet and begged ANYONE to have a go, just because he could.

Good observation, Siouxman.

You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means, Wooger.

As long as we've got a good handle on things here, I don't see what they'll have to say about it.

Excellent post, jk. I, too, sense from Hak's comments over time that he credits Berry significantly with the success of the team.

Only one of my favorite movies EVER

Sparky distinctly said "to blave." And, as we all know, "to blave" means "to bluff."

Unbelievable comments about Finley. My personal opinion is some people will be eating their words next year.

Tell me, where did all this talent of yours go?

Noble? What's more noble than true love?

Right on. You make another good point to, that's about the difference between someone's rights being harmed, and someone who is offended by something. It's just not as easy as someone saying "I'm offended by that". Are they being reasonable? Is there a real reason for a person to be offended? If someone's rights are harmed, that's a lot more measurable. But being offended is a lot harder to quantify in regards to the amount of harm actually being done.

Congratulations to Matt. Always hard to see someone go, but it's no surprise. I'm glad just to get it out of the way and end any speculation. The hardest ones are those that linger until late in the summer. Matt had an outstanding year, and appears to have provided great leadership to help bring a young team a long ways. He's been an outstanding player for our team, and he's got my thanks for staying with the Fighting Sioux one more year. Good luck, Matt!

Noticed the pictures of the autograph night and saw Lee in some of them. It's gotta be tough when it's your last year and you don't get on the ice all that much. Yet, when you heard him interviewed between periods he was always in good spirits. Lee was the equivalent of a baseball utility player. About the only position he didn't play was goalie. I would assume he was a leader off the ice as well. Good luck, Lee, in everything you do.