DAR
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Just got back from Columbus and now that the season is over and I can say what obviously should have been said much earlier. I gave in to a superstition that had me believe that I would end the Sioux's hot streak if I wrote this before it was over.
Some of you may recall that I took leave of my senses following the Saturday game against (@) Anchorage, and stated that Hak should resign. Ummmm yaaaaa, nice call on my part. Needless to say, I'm more than a little red-faced over that one. What can I say, when I'm wrong, I'm REALLY wrong.
I realize that my credibility is now somewhat wanting, but as an alumnus of UND, I couldn't be more proud of the way the team and the coaching staff finished the season. Winning Saturday night would have been the icing on the cake, but as I said when I was calling for Hak's head on a stick, I wasn't expecting (or demanding) #8, I just wanted them to play like I felt they were capable of playing. Man, did they do that!
Anyway, I think I'll go through much more careful consideration before opening my trap again. Yes, I got exactly what many of you wanted me to get: A great big dose of 'shut-the-&%@#-up'.
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I think the team and the coaching staff deserved criticism at that point. Much to their credit they turned it around and the team played up to or even exceeded their potential.
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I am looking forward to seeing some of the incoming freshman forwards especially Toews and Duncan. I realize Toews is real young but I expect him to have an immediate impact. Duncan really had a good year for Salmon Arm, I think he will be a fan favorite. He is small but skilled and plays bigger than his size from what I have heard. It should be interesting to see where Kozek and Watkins fit in as well. The cupboard certainly is not bare. D is my main concern because it is a lot easier to play forward as a freshman and contribute than it is defense. I never expected Radke would see this little playing time so he is basically a freshman again. He apparently did not show the coaches enough to play in meaningful games as we went with 5 D for the whole NCAA tourney. I do not know what to expect out of him next year. Hopefully he works hard over the summer to improve the areas of his game that need improvement.
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Edmonton has already stated that they don't think he will benefit from more college play. I'm sure both sides are weighing money with the Greene side thinking "if you want me to play pro, make an offer I can accept" and the Edmonton side thinking "you are risking significant injury and/or a slow-down in your progress"...so somewhere in the middle, they will come together.
For all the penalties, some not so smart, I still say that Matt Greene is the most dominant of all college level defensemen. I guess he gets tired of being slashed across the elbow everytime he's on the ice and occassionally retaliates...wwud???
I'd love to see him play for the Sioux next year, but I wouldn't be surprized if he is suiting up in the AHL before this year's play-off time (if that's still a possibility - I'm not sure about deadlines, etc.)...
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I just wish for once a guy could say hey I want that national championship and I am coming back to get it. The AHL is not exactly a glamourous league. Greene got more exposure playing for the Sioux this year than he ever would have in the AHL. Edmonton does not have much money to throw around so I am hoping with that and the labor situation that Greene comes back and leads us through the Grand Forks regional and on to Milwaukee for a repeat of the 1997 frozen four!!
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This is a great site to follow Sioux hockey. I get my fix on this site on an almost a daily basis during the season and occasionally during the summer as well. A big thanks to those who make this site so great. I have enjoyed reading this site for a couple years now and could not imagine following the Sioux without SS.COM. THANK YOU!!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!!
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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!
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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!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Just woke up (Gotta love 3rd shift) and caught the score of the DU/CC game. I figured DU would win, but not by that margin. I think the DU/UND matchup is destiny for several reasons. First things first... It's Goofer season baby!!!!
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It's always fun hunting Goofers!
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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.
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Even strength goal
6 - 2 Denver ahead.
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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.
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4 hours and counting.
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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.
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If you are wondering.....yes, another power play goal...all 7 have been.
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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!!!
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With all the clutching, grabbing & hooking the Suzies have do to slow the Gophers down, this will be a crapshoot.......................lol..............
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Screw you goldie boy, the Sioux can skate just as well as the Goofies. Now get lost!
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Denver scores on PP 3-0
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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.
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And may both fans be classy. If UND wins, keep the celebrating to this forum. If the Gophers win, keep their celebrating on their forum.
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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.
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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.
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Live from Columbus....it's raining today...
Went to the practice yesterday afternoon. They looked loose and ready. The practice was light. They worked on passing and transition. No work on powerplay/penalty kill. They had a scoring contest. JPar and crew allowed four in the first round - the contest was won by Coach Berry. All in all, they seemed relaxed, but focused. I didn't stay for the Gopher practice.
Lots of Maine, UNH, and Lake Superior fans. And of course Sioux fans. Not many Gophers yet.
Can't wait until tonight. Let's go Sioux!!!
Rex...
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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!
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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.
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Spelling on message boards is not my strong suit. I never proof what I type. Oddly enough, I get paid to write. Life is funny that way.
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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"!!
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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.
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The Bill Clement quote should be sent to that Tampa idiot. Did he watch the frozen four or the regional. Smaby will stay I am 99.5% confident in that. I do not even think he is ready to jump up a level before the end of the season run he had basically a pretty lousy season. Greene is more like 50/50.