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I would love to see Matt back as well, especially with the regional in GF. If we have everyone back we should be able to make another run at it. That being said the crosscheck penalty that led to DU's 3rd goal just killed us. It was a needless penalty and an obvious one. He needs to understand the game situation a little better sometimes.

I would think with the feeling of the bitter loss that the two Matt's would want to take another shot at it. The Lightning GM who said that is probably some Canadian who does not like US College hockey. North Dakota is a great place to develop your skills in the NHL, I don't care what that guy says. We really cannot afford to lose Greene or Smaby if we hope to be a championship run, the defense will just be too young and inexperienced. We would be playing basically 4 freshman regularly in Lee, Chorney, Jones, and Radke. Those d-men will not be a very physical group, they are more the skating/puck moving types.

Smaby has really lifted his game lately, it seems that can be said for every member of the team. He played real well at the end of last year but this year he is playing very physical without drawing hardly any penalties. I loved the play in the BC game where the little BC forward tried to go wide on him and could not get past him and Smaby just smashed him into the boards. Clement was really raving about that hit.

It is amazing to me how the horseman have come together as a line. A few months ago you would almost cringe if you saw those three on the ice together. Now not only are they keeping the opponent from scoring and playing a physical game, they are scoring goals and drawing penalties. It is like night and day!!

I just think the Sioux are not going to be denied this year. This team is hungry and I think Denver although a darn good team is ripe for the taking. Hell Bemidji darn near knocked them out in the first game. The key is to contain Gauthier, to me he is the engine to that team. He is a very crafty player and strong on the puck. We have lost 4 games in a row to this team, WE ARE DUE!!!! Payback from last year's painful loss is upon us!

We owe Denver big time, I really think that this team is on a mission. A lot of our guys are just playing like they are possessed. How good is Zajac already, I am really impressed with him and Sparky was just flying up and down the ice. I think it is pretty obvious who is the better player between Zajac and UPChucko. There was that debate last year on POI. The answer is very obvious, Chucko was invisible last night. GO SIOUX, ONE MORE TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's always fun hunting Goofers!

Jordan will need to stand tall if they are calling the ticky tack penalties. I hate when they do that this is the playoffs let em play and swallow the whistle unless it is an obvious infraction.

WOW, I never thought this game would be that one-sided. Especially after the 1-0 final five game at the X. I thought these two teams were fairly even with Denver probably having the edge in scoring depth.

LET'S GO SIOUX.....LET'S GO SIOUX....LET'S GO SIOUX......LET'S GO SIOUX Man I cannot wait the work day is almost over, time to switch into my Sioux jersey and get primed for the game.

That is unvelievable seven goals between the teams and all on the powerplay. I have not watched the game so I cannot tell whether most of them are legit calls. It sure seems like the zebras are having a major role in this game. Let em' play!!!

Screw you goldie boy, the Sioux can skate just as well as the Goofies. Now get lost!

MEMO to the SIOUX...........STAY OUT OF THE PENALTY BOX!!!!!!! What is that 3 PP goals now......Denver is going to be tough to beat, they have a very balanced team.

I totally agree, as I have said before I have no problem with Gopher fans posting here if they have a meaningful contribution to the forum. However, in my experience there are only a few regular Gopher fans who post here and most of the rest can be put directly in the "SKIPPY" category.

If the Sioux can't win it, CC would easily be my second choice. I do not want to see either Denver or the Goofies skating with the trophy. If we sdo lose in the tournament I hope it is to CC, that will take a little of the sting off of the loss. A loss to Denver or especially the Goofies would sting all summer and the "Skippy's" will troll here all summer.

Thanks for the post from Columbus. Yeah being stuck at work today stinks. I wish there was a fast forward button to get right to game time. I cannot wait, I am confident the Sioux will prevail. I want to see the Goofies have to line up and shake hands after the Sioux end their season!

LET'S GO SIOUX.....LET'S GO SIOUX................LET'S GO SIOUX............LET'S GO SIOUX................Man I wish I was in Columbus, I'll have to settle for the television this year.

It's not so much a matter of spelling there P-Diddy. It is a matter of knowing when to use accept vs except. They most not cover that at the treasured "M"!!

I am confident in a Sioux victory, I think a lot of the nervousness for me comes from the fact that there could be no worse way to get knocked out than by the dirty rodents. Their fans would be mouthing off all summer and into next year. For me there would be nothing better than ending the Goofers season and sending them home for the summer. If we play smart and stay DISCIPLINED, I think we will prevail.

If Setich wins it as I expect he will, hopefully Brain Lee will be the next in line to do it.

HA HA HA......that's a great one!!

I knew there would be a whole bunch of Goofer newbies, besides this site is 10 times better than Goofer puck live. POI was much better than GPL IMO. A Sioux victory would put a quick end to all the newbie posters, funny how they would suddenly be never heard from again. PLEASE let it happen!!!!!

HA HA that would be funny, I agree there should be one spokesman for Sioux Nation and one spokesman for the rodents from Goofy Land. Maybe they can use Goofy himself as their spokesman as he is on par with Pissstar and Yellowbelly.