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I remember being worried for him after that hit. He landed right on his neck, and I was surprised he got right back up again. He's definitely a tough player.

The hockey season does not end until mid-April. REA officials shouldn't have put the bid in for an event that would take away from the hockey team's post-season chances. It's BS.

This is a shame, because as I think someone mentioned, nothing will change until the coaches and athletic directors of the WCHA speak up in unison. Hell, all the coaches should get together with PCM and openly share their opinions of the reffing in the WCHA, and just prepare themselves for the fact that they will be suspended for one game and let the assistant coaches have their one night to shine. It's a small step, but it would hopefully lead to larger events. Someone just needs to have the guts to take that first step and others will follow, because every team has to deal with the crap that is allowed to go on. Thanks for sharing Parise's comments. That UAA game was brutal to watch. I remember my blood pressure rising that night becaues I was furious with the non-calls. Parise didn't just bleed a little from the high stick. It was pouring down his jersey.

Hey, I tried! We had a football player turned hockey player on the team who looked like he probably played an offensive linesman position. I'm trying to get a good mix of big, tough defensemen ala Matt Greene, and smaller, speedier skaters ala Jeff Panzer. So far I've had problems with players not showing up to prescheduled practices. It's getting better though, we definitely had a better showing than last year. Stuckinfargo was amazing in goal, as usual. I think he's one that slipped through the NCAA recruiting radar. Next year we'll have to actually try and keep track of SOG to give him his proper stats. PCM is spewing forth a great deal of blasphemy. I think we all know who the brains behind SS.com team is. Obviously it takes a few years for a new coach to get wet behind the ears, but we're slowly improving. Heck, I don't even need to recruit anymore! Players just come flocking to me, wanting the chance to play for SS.com. Next year we'll have to hold tryouts like an hour before the actual game. Thanks again to everyone who showed up today! I didn't know half the guys who showed up and I didn't really get a chance to talk to many of you, but it was a good time. I tried my best to cheer you on from the stands. Too bad everyone had to leave so quickly after the game! WPoS, SS.com will be happy to take the trophy off of your hands next year when we have our first awards ceremony after the game. Maybe you and I should be giving out all-tournament awards in the last 5 minutes of the ice time! Thanks for putting up the pictures Kirk, and for taking them JK.

Game time is 12:15 at Victory Memorial Ice Arena. Sioux fans that aren't playing should come watch and cheer them on!

Best wishes for a full recovery Robbie! Hopefully you'll be up and walking again in no time.

True that.

You must have back problems. Bertibm, are you kidding? We're true North Dakotans! A little snow won't stop us from coming to some great hockey games. We'll have a full bench. And dare I say, prepare to have your jock handed to you! Game on! WPoS, how about when the Sioux team wins, you have to wear a Sioux jersey to all the Final Five games next year?

That's cool, as long as we also remember the "players formerly known as POI have to use straws instead of hockey sticks" rule. Kirk, I emailed you back about the game. If you still need a ride to Fargo, let me know. You can always ride back with me. I promise it will be a smoother ride than I gave PCM 2 years ago. (Ok, I just read that and I know how it sounds. No sick jokes!)

I think this was brought up last year after the game, but if this is going to continue to be a yearly event, we should get a cheap trophy made. The winning team could be in charge of putting a new brass plate on it with the year and score, and then bring it back the next year for the winning team to take home. I think it could kind of fun. Could anyone see it displayed in the REA lobby where other trophies are displayed?

Stuckinfargo, how does Final Five plans falling through equal to being out of the country?? It sucks that you can't play anymore, but no biggie. It was only a matter of time before a goalie of your caliber was no longer available to play in this talent level. If you still end up in Minneapolis that weekend, show up anyway. We'd love to see you again. WPoS, I think I still owe you some beers from last year. I will be there in full force at the tailgating party. I think this year we'll try to park in that lot so we can bring our own beer. Too bad the SS.com/POI game is after the Final Five, otherwise I would wager for you to wear a dress or something at the Final Five championship. Sioux Traveler, I sent you a PM back, but definitely let your friend know that he can play if he is interested. Send me an email or give me his email address so I can let him know the specifics. I'd like to know if he can show up for sure, since that's a pretty important position to fill. Thanks.

WildSioux, we'll count you in since there are a lot of people who "might" be able to play. Right now I'm only going to count the people who have definitely committed to playing. Squirtcoach, let me know when you find out if your son or any of his friends plan on playing. So far, these are the people who have committed (If I missed your name, let me know): Goalie: Stuckinfargo Skaters: Wantagh mksioux jk 747Guy diggin and 2 friends BigChief MinnesotaNorthStar WildSioux Bacardio Right now we have 11 people who have said they will play. These are the people who said they might be able to play: Wantagh's friend Fire Chartreuse Musky Killer and his friend Squirtcoach's son and friends I'm just organizing the names to make sure our share of the ice gets paid and we have a team. You guys decide what to do about the jerseys and who gets playing time, since we could end up with some extra players. Depending on how many people actually show up on game day, be prepared to bring $8-10 to pay for your share of the ice. I'll probably send out another email to people. EDIT: Bertibm, the link for the map to the arena didn't work.

POI has matching yellow jerseys because they play together regularly. SS.com players have typically worn any dark colored jersey.

Hey, you don't have to convince me! I'm in! The Sicatoka, if I get to be AD and general manager of REA, the world would be a better place. The troops would come back from Iraq, global warming would reverse, and the Sioux would score more than 2 goals per game.

Ah, but come May I'll have a Master's degree, and since Roger is finishing out the season, I think we're ok there.

Well, don't be enthusiastic or anything! Goalie: Stuckinfargo Skaters: Wantagh, possibly a friend mksioux jk 747Guy squirtcoach's son and possibly some of his friends diggin and 2 friends Probably Fire Chartreuse Musky Killer and his friend BigChief Bacardio

A. As previously mentioned, I have been working with the Wookie to instill some morals into the young man, so no "discipline" necessary. B. Didn't anyone read the press release?!?! Diggler doesn't want access to the women's room! He's been eyeing Andy Schneider's locker for 4 years now! C. I can't be considered a stalker when the Wookie willingly (key word here) hung out with me. No restraining orders needed. D. I think the public would want an AD who is willing to mix it up in the press box and cheer on the home team, who is willing to go out there and network with other hockey teams and find out their game plan, who shows passion (not a creepy crush) for the Sioux players and the game they play. The "hunk of meat" statement was an isolated incident that was shouted during the heat of the moment. Most people could probably relate to that. E. I don't need to assume a porn star's name to, ehem, compensate for areas where I am lacking. F. Diggler, a blue jay could kick your scrawny little, cape wearing ass anyday! G. And finally, to answer the real issues as kr laid them out: 1. forecheck = a woman = has breasts = has power = no Big Ten Hockey Conference. Case closed. 2. Not only will I make every jersey design available to suit everyone's individual needs for the video game, I will also incorporate secret codes that can be found in the next Nintendo Power (do they still make that??) that allow you to relive some of your favorite Sioux moments all over again. Water Bottle Incident, Commodore pounding the living crap out of a Wisconsin player, Gionta crying, pretty much any game against Hauser, you name it. 3. Not only will I retain PCM as the official sudo reporter, I will also issue him a company vehicle so that he does not have to bum rides home from the Final Five from poor college girls whose car can't even make it 2 miles without breaking down. He deserves only the finest! Finally, while Diggler tries to sway you with the thoughts of only paying him in a game worn hockey jersey, I think we all know that no real work will ever get done once he gets his grubby little hands on that jersey and is allowed to sleep in it at night. It will be too distracting for this poor, misguided soul who is taking a 1-credit physical education class at UND to retain his student status while letting his Bachelor's degree go to waste. I, on the other hand, could double as the AD and the team's Occupational Therapist. I am multi-talented, with the skills needed to keep the team in top physical condition come tournament time.

Goalie: Stuckinfargo Skaters: Wantagh, possibly a friend mksioux jk 747Guy squirtcoach's son and possibly some of his friends diggin and 2 friends Probably Fire Chartreuse Musky Killer and his friend BigChief We have another person added to the team.

Hot off the presses! Diggler arrested for Breaching Restraining Order! 2/11/05 GRAND FORKS, ND - In a not so suprising event, Diggler, once considered the favorite candidate for AD of the Fighting Sioux, was arrested for breaching a restraining order set forth by Sioux hockey player Andy Schneider. Diggler, who was to stay 250' away from Schneider at all times, was allegedly seen on multiple occasions parked outside of Schneider's place of residence in an unmarked white van. When reached for comment, Schneider stated, "Man it was freaky. I mean, I knew I had that kind of sexual power over the ladies, because let's face it, the ladies dig the Schneidster. But Diggler? It gives me the heebie geebies!" The Grand Forks Police Department issued a search warrant for Diggler's residence and uncovered a disturbing scene. A shrine was built in honor of the senior captain, consisting of 6 eternal flame candles (to correspond with the number on the player's jersey), thousands of pictures (many of which were obviously taken from a personal camera when the subject was unsuspecting), a smelly, used jockstrap, splinters of a broken hockey stick, and possibly the most disturbing of all, a ziploc baggy containing the hairs of Schneider's shaven trucker's mustache. When given a chance to comment, Diggler could only repeatedly mumble, "No one was supposed to see that." As expected, Fighting Sioux head hockey coach Dave Hakstol, upon hearing of the matter, swung full support back to hometown favorite, forecheck. "I think it's obvious that Diggler does not possess the kind of character that we like to see representing our storied program. Forecheck will be named athletic director immediately, and her first task as AD will be to ensure the safety of all athletes from possible stalkers. We do not want a repeat incident," stated Hakstol. A court date was set for March 15th to settle the matter.

diggin, sounds good. We still need players, so we'll count you guys in. Fire Chartreuse Musky Killer, A.K.A. the guy who scores 90% of our goals, emailed me and said he and his friend will probably be able to play. So it sounds like we should have enough players, assuming squirtcoach's son can play and possibly bring some friends. Right now it sounds like we have a bunch of "maybe's", but I'm pretty sure we'll have enough people to put together a team. So far, here's the team: Goalie: Stuckinfargo Skaters: Wantagh, possibly a friend mksioux jk 747Guy squirtcoach's son and possibly some of his friends diggin and 2 friends Probably Fire Chartreuse Musky Killer and his friend There's more than 10 people there, and at least 7 people who will definitely play, so I think we'll be ok. But if anyone else is still thinking about playing, there's room. Would all the "maybe's" send me a message when they know for sure whether or not they'll be there? Thanks.

So far I haven't heard from anyone else about playing, so the list of players for the hockey game is still the same as in my last post. Wantagh said that he might have some friends that would like to play, but they are not for sure yet.

DH: Actually I heard that she has been spending her time feeding the homeless, mentoring at-risk children, and shoveling the sidewalk of her elderly neighbors. TH: Wow! She sounds like a real saint! DH: Oh yes, she is. She has even taken that poor fellow from Canisius College under her wing to teach him some morals. What do they call him again? TH: I believe they call him The Wookie. DH: Yes, the Wookie! That's it. But now upon hearing of Diggler's bid for AD, she called me last night and said that she has decided to challenge Diggler for the position of AD for the Fighting Sioux. She is afraid that he is promising all these changes to the general public only to go back on his promises when he is elected and side with the suite holders and old "sticks in the mud" as he calls them. She even has photographs of him in an expensive suit socializing with these people, laughing about the "suckers" that call themselves the "real" fans, saying that he can't wait to turn REA into the likeliness of a museum. TH: That's awful! I am backing forecheck 100%! DH: And I just want to go on record right now and say that Dean Blais, who always enjoyed her banter on the Coach's Show last year, and I fully endorse forecheck's bid for AD. She will be a fine asset to the athletic programs. TH: Well you heard it hear folks. Forecheck, a real people's person, is now up for AD.