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Look, I don't know anything about Foyt. But maybe he's just not D1 material. Could be he's walking on to the UND team, and UND is the likely choice because his good friend Bochenski is already there. If he's got the moxie to warrant an academic scholarship, then he could go where he wants, likely. Why not to where your good friend is playing in one of the finest facilities to be found? Just conjecturing, but it fits the picture.

Schneider Fuher Jones Greene Marvin Smaby Bina Foyt? Dahlen? My gut says Dahlen is not a factor based on the info above and the fact there has been zero "smoke" (i.e. where there's smoke there's fire) on him all summer. If I'm wrong, and if Foyt is coming as it looks, then there are 9. But 8 without Dahlen. Another reason I think the signs point to him not being included on the roster.

It's my impression that in Blais camp whoever performs will get the nod first.

Dahlen may not be in the picture any longer. Remember last year it was reported he quit practicing with the team half-way through the year to concentrate on school. The signee thing could be just a choice of words which may or may not actually reflect reality. I don't have any knowledge one way or another on this situation. Whoever wrote the story may not often write about these situations and therefore not be too choosy about the words they use. It would be surprising if Blais still had $ to give at this point in the year, I would think.

A few articles relating to Mr. Foyt: http://www.bozemanicedogs.com/home.jsp http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/artic...ckeybzsprts.txt http://www.theindependent.com/stories/1106...o_storm06.shtml I think I saw a comment in an another article that said he played forward his first year in the USHL for Tri-City. If that is true, it might indicate he was converted to defense last year. BTW, note the goaltender that he scored on in the article above

Don't mean to take anything away from what you said, but I don't think Blais and Brooks were team mates. Brooks, I think, was Blais coach for a year. And Blais was an assistant under Brooks. Most likely Blais picked up things from Brooks and not the other way around. Regardless, it appears there was a high level of mutual respect shared by the two based on what I have been reading.

Hey, in that picture is Spehar giving the "V" for victory sign? That's a great video replay. Spehar can't get up. I think Blake gives him a little business, but not too much because it would be obvious. Finally, as the camera moves away so see Blais bending over to give Spehar a hand. Beautiful!

Yes. I wouldn't mind getting checked by a couple of them.

2 more good articles http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/s...rts/6519845.htm http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/6519801.htm On a related note, it is kind of interesting to see many people's comments on Brooks style of coaching. He's lauded as being very good at motivating his players. Looks like he handled his players in a very blunt manner. Interesting that Blais was influenced so much by Brooks, but many of the same people would be critical of Blais approach. However, I believe many of Blais players would also say he is an excellent motivator and a great coach.

http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforkshe...rts/6512244.htm

sagard, I like you because you call a spade a spade either way, and don't get too up or down on stuff. It is true that Sioux fans did some of the same stuff. I think it is reasonable for you to expect to make the FF easily. I gag at all the three-peat crap. It's that time of the year again. We need the puck to drop because all we're doing is finding things to snipe at each other for.

A coworker met him just a few weeks ago, spent some time at a small family gathering at his house. Said he was the nicest guy.

Don't try turning this one around Handy . While I won't go so far as to say what UM did was "classless" (because I would have laughed my arse off if UND did that back to UM for instance), it is the kind of thing that helps strengthen rivalries and brings character to the sport. Personally I love hating MN for these kinds of reasons. The sport wouldn't be as much fun if it was more antiseptic.

Once jk gets the feel of the game, you'll find out he's really there to be an "enforcer".

Sprig, it probably takes the Pony Express a bit of time to get out to your neck of the woods (or non-woods).

From today's Herald: ROSEAU, Minn. - UND goalie Jake Brandt pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a charge of misdemeanor theft in Roseau County District Court. A pretrial hearing has been set for 1 p.m. on Aug. 25. Brandt is accused of stealing $200 worth of pull-tabs from the Roseau Eagles Club during normal operating hours on July 12. He faces a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. Coach Dean Blais said he will wait until the case is settled before determining whether Brandt will be suspended. Brandt, a Roseau native, started 19 games for the Sioux last season. He had four shutouts and posted an 11-4-4 record.

On an unrelated note, I recently acquired and watched the 1987 NCAA championship game against Michigan State. Brent, I must say that move you put on Essensa was amazing.

Got my issue yesterday. I must say I was pretty impressed.

That should be a good game to see, vs. Duloot.

http://theralph.com/webcast.htm While checking the Sioux Illustrated site this link came to my attention. This is pretty cool. I'm assuming any televised Sioux sporting event would be accessible via the webcast? Anyone have details?

Article in the Herald today http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforkshe...ald/6423382.htm I wonder if they will have a swimsuit issue?

An article from Hockey's Future with a blurb on Murray. http://www.hockeysfuture.com/article.php?s...hreaded&order=0 Here's my favorite part of his write-up: Here is a quote from another HF article regarding the Kings top 20 prospects, which lists Murray at 14 (don't know if that is necessarily in any particular order)

There are always 2 ways to look at these situations and it is very difficult for fans to say what a guy should or shouldn't do, or what is smarter. A guy can get some insurance and stay and play college. They can experience a year or 2 of college life that they will never ever get back. They can take the money and watch it start to grow, and begin their development in an environment focused on making the big show. They can complete their degrees during the summer quite easily. Hard to say which is better without really knowing a kid's specific personality, desires, environment, situation.

He may not think he can make the big club, but he may think that starting to develop on the Devil's system better in the long run than playing D1 hockey. And who knows how the labor dispute factors into this. I believe it was rumored on the internet that D Hale turned down a mil after his sophomore year. If this report is right he then signed for $700,000 after his junior year. Things happen. The money is not always there.