mezzy05

As a former GF resident now living out of state, I am a bit surprised by the reaction to the Alerus and REA. I find it fascinating that my peers, the ones posting to this topic, have finally seen that there is more to GF than the past. I left GF in '95 and since then Grand Forks has been through many events that would hold back many other cities under the same circumstances. However, it seemed to me that GF took those circumstances and turned them into opportunity...why aren't those same people taking the Alerus and REA and turning that into the opportunity that it is? REA had four events that were not athletic based last year, and that is reason for concern??? Get with the program Alerus and the city of GF...dare to reach a little out of box and try something new, these "visions" a la Ralph will turn into reality and the city I am so proud to call home will continue to grow. However, I am afraid the same people that got GF back to "normal" are now content with normalcy and not willing to take that next step. I hope I am wrong, but fear, and see that I am right. All of you making these posts should do something about, get involved, get into GF government, you will make a difference for generations to come! and keep the great info. flowing, keeps me connected!

Just my thoughts, but Murphy may be up just as soon as Roche. He has had a hell of a year, and if they are looking for some productivity from the point I bet they go with Murphy...

Yes, the Hartford WolfPack are the Rangers number 1 affiliate in the AHL.

Just a little Sioux Alumn update...Saw Dixon Ward in action for the Hartford WolfPack in San Antonio this weekend. Still looking like the Dixon Ward I remember back at the old Ralph. In fact, so much so that he still tucks his jersey in a'la Gretzky. Josh Olson, a Grand Forks native that played in Roseau, as well as Andy Lundbohm of Roseau and Andy Rierson of Moorhead, all saw action last night as well for the San Antonio Rampage. It sure is fun to be on the other side of the US and still see so much of the Grand Forks and Sioux hockey tradition continuing! I will keep you updated whenever any Sioux/GF products make their way through SA. By the way, Ward had no points in a 1-1 tie.

Where can a guy see the games this weekend on tv? I am down in Texas and would like to catch a glimpse, I understand that may be all I will be able to, of Parise.

Check out the front page of the American Hockey League site. There is a great article about Skarpy and the success he is having at the next level. www.theahl.com