dagies

Amen

It is mine. I just couldn't afford Kessel.

We're all making assumptions here.

I was thinking the same thing. Grandchild of Cal and going to MN?

I agree with the sentiment of your post, so maybe I shouldn't add my 2 cents. My opinion is the BCHL is the second best place to look for talent as I think the USHL plays a better overall game (the BCHL being a very offensive oriented league). But I only get this from reading these boards and comparing statistics between the leagues and the odd comment from a player who's played in either league, so I admit that is just my own opinion. And there's NO doubt that just as great players can come out of the BCHL as the USHL. Secondly, I don't know if any of our good BCHL recruits are of Zajac's quality. Travis was a first round draft choice. Not sure any of these guys possess that level of talent/potential, but maybe they do. They don't possess his size, so they could be skilled, I suppose, just not big enough to attract the pro scouts as much. Anyway, the only reason I split these hairs is I don't want to see people have unachievable expectations for these players next year. If they come in as the next Sparkys I'll be so very pleased. I just don't want to overbuild their hype. And maybe Spirko IS the better comparison for them. If they can do what he's done this year, we'll be having a good time next year! Thirdly, don't forget Toews is going to be, what, 17 next year? That'll be awfully young to be playing with the big boys in D1 hockey. We'll see how much he can contribute right away. Anyway, still, it's a recruiting class that looks to be very good, with a lot of skilled players. And that DOES make me very optimistic for the future.

What this year is reminding me of is 2001-02 when every coming weekend I was hoping this was going to be the weekend the team worked out of their funk to no avail, all to the bitter end. I was in denial that this year would work out the same way until last night. I just see little reason for hope at this point. Losing to an undermanned AA team after beating them the night before, when you really need the win, might just be the nail in the coffin. I hope the team isn't as deflated as I am because if so, it's over.

Overall offense has been the big problem so I don't want to forget that point. However, if you have very good goalies, they save you in games like last night. 4 goals on 30 shots is not a good save %. Only and outstanding save % would have saved the Sioux bacon last night, however, but you want to get those games once in a while. Seemed earlier in the season the Sioux got a game like that once in a while. Now they need them badly and aren't getting them. Goal is turning into an average situation for the Sioux, and that's one they can't afford at the same time offense is struggling.

Sioux lose the handle on the puck and AA gets the empty netter. I've been trying to hang tough through most of the losses this year but this one frosts me the most. AA is banged up and missing some important players, and at a time we need a victory once again we score only 2 times.

Geez, another.

2 minutes left. I'll keep hoping for a miracle.

He was looking for another assist!

jk you don't need to worry about that lead now.....

I'm back and Spirko has scored! WHOOHOO! Greene smashes Hamilton into the boards. He's going to the box. AA wants 5 for boarding. Schneider telling Greene to sit down in the box and shut up as he only got 2 minutes and Schneider doesn't want him to get more.

I'm going to go read for a while. After last night, I won't hurry back.

UAA announcer says AA will be lucky to get out of the period tied the way things are going. Shots now 21-17 Sioux. Fabian and Canady giving AA fits.

YEAH ZAJAC! I guess he had enough practice shooting at goalposts and squeezed this one in between. Way to go Travis! I like that Lammy went to the bench for a little equipment work right away. Give us a few more seconds without giving up the answer!

With AA having to put warm bodies on the ice tonite, I don't think there's any excuse to lose. Hopefully the Sioux will get the ice slanted in their direction and take control of this game.

I'm not sold on Murray yet. He may be trying to play through it. But his first reaction might be more telling. I'll keep my fingers crossed. Haven't been able to listen much yet. How are the boys sounding tonite?

I remember leaving the X last year after that game. While it was disappointing to lose, it didn't hurt so bad because it was such a great game to watch as a fan.

I like Hak's post game comments. Looking forward to tomorrow. Wish I could watch the game.

AA assistant coach: DeCaro played well the first couple periods but probably wishes he had a couple back in the 3rd. Sioux a talented team and AA had a letdown for 10-12 minutes and gave the Sioux some opportunities that they took advantage of. Tomorrow need to cut down on some mental mistakes. Will take the first 2 periods but some mistakes in the 3rd cost them.

Knowing how good I feel with the team potting 6 on the road in Alaska, I can only imagine how good(relieved?) they must feel. I admit I was getting pretty down end of the 2nd period the way things were going. But we got that legendary 3rd period performance we haven't seen so much for a few years. Feels great. Way to go Sioux!

Hey, PCM, the boys were still using my absence to stretch the lead!

The color guy was talking on the pregame about "being there" and playing the Sioux up in Anchorage when Gino was the coach and the Sioux were ranked #1. I got the impression he was the coach, or in some other way affiliated with the team.

speaking of that, I'm selling 4 seats for the Frozen Four. Preference given to Sioux fans. I'll be posting them soon. Contact me if interested. Just cover the cost of tickets and postage... Contact me if interested.