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In honor of Bill Steenson, here is my Steenson jersey... I also have my own write-up giving my own personal, short perspective here.

Sioux-Jersey.com There are now three Collections posted in the Collect section I have added the second jersey to the Encyclopedia, and don't forget to read the Blog entry "From Good to Great" that tells the story.

If I took all my classes online, I would have missed out on: -Meeting the girl I am marrying (maybe online option isn't so bad haha) -Sioux hockey games -Puking my brains out after a night full of over-endulgence -Meeting many awesome people, both on and off campus -Red Pepper -Learning how to live on my own I can see the benefits of it, but there are some things you can't replace, like the hands-on learning and group projects. I did take a few online classes during summers while attending when it was a relatively new concept, and all I really got out of it was memorizing definitions and concepts...no REAL learning. Some things are irreplaceable. I'd say the majority of degrees out there are impossible to properly learn by doing online courses only.

The only part of the game the Sioux really struggled at was the Power Play. Yeah, they had some inept moments at points throughout the game on offense, but they still had a high shot count with plenty of good chances. The defense was stout and the goaltending w/ Dell was superb. It was just one of those games where the puck doesn't bounce your way. Sad, really, because the Sioux were the better team by far. It's what can make hockey frustrating at times...the best team doesn't always win. It's the same case for other sports as well, but more common in hockey, in my opinion. I've said this for a couple years now around friends....it's the curse of the new logo. This school has had so many great teams over the past decade that have come so close, but just can't win the title.

Thanks for the help Jim. The site is awaiting confirmation. I had some computer issues over the past week, but they are straightened out and I'm getting back to work. Updates: -First Encyclopedia entry is posted with some neat info, and a Blog Feature that highlights that jersey. I think you'll enjoy it. -First Collection posted on Collect page -First item is posted in Buy/Sell section Again, please let me know if you own any game-worn Sioux jerseys. I'd like to add you and your collection to the Collect page. Please contact me and I'll let you know what I need from you! I will also continue posting all updates on Twitter as soon as they happen @SiouxJersey

I have a GAME-WORN Matt Greene jersey for sale from his days in Edmonton for sale for a nice price ($375). It's a very sharp jersey, comes with all documentation, etc. For all details including a bunch of pictures, head over to my site: http://sioux-jersey.com/#/buysell/4551922795 ***If you have any jerseys for trade, I may consider a trade deal. I am looking for any Sioux game-worns or authentics. I will consider cash+jersey for a jersey, if one of ours is worth more than the other. Please PM or email me.

Well, the intention isn't to focus on game-worns, just to document each aspect about each jersey worn by the team. It just so happens that game-worns are the best venue for that because, well, it's the actual stuff the team wore. Replicas vary quite drastically, hence the reason to not focus on them.

We're not comparing whose got bigger you know what's, I just think it'd be cool to index where all the game-worn Sioux jerseys are out there.

I would love to have your collection posted on the site with your permission. If you're interested, PM me.

It's a long off-season, and had some freetime, so I decided to put together a website I always wanted. It's a work in progress, but I feel comfortable releasing it to everyone today. WHAT IT'S ABOUT: I wanted to a create a site all about Fighting Sioux hockey jerseys that would encompass all aspects of it from buying and selling, to research, photos, etc. I dubbed it the Encyclopedia of Sioux Hockey Jerseys. There is a section called "COLLECT". This is where I'd like to post a picture or two of every GAME-WORN Sioux jersey out there. I know a lot of you own at least one, so I'd love to get some pics from you. The Collect page will ultimately lead to a small profile page for each collector. That way, collector's can contact each other about possibly making trades, or giving compliments, etc. I will update you as it progresses further. The Buy/Sell section will be a place where people can put Sioux jerseys up for sale. There is currently a Matt Green Game-worn Oilers jersey for sale at a very nice price. The Encyclopedia itself will always be evolving. I am adding jerseys in one at a time, and with each entry, I am doing a blog story (blog is also found on site) about some cool stories related to each piece. Keep in mind, many things that are there now will change and evolve the further I get. FOLLOW ON TWITTER. I have a Twitter Account set up so every time I add something new or have something cool to share, I will send out a Tweet. Follow @SiouxJersey There's much more info on the site and it's all self-explanatory. I just wanted to share with you the new website I created. I've done so much research just on my own fun, I thought I'd share what I've come up with over the years. Some stuff you might already know, soem Jim Dahl, and others: For starters, I'd like to have a link on the main page here at SiouxSports when I post a Feature Blog story at my site. For other sites, like Goon's for example, I'd love to post a link on my page if you'd kindly do the same on yours. Please check back often for updates. I'd love to hear any thoughts/suggestions.

I think a general idea of numbers will be decided right around now, but won't be officially released until later.

Did you get your sweater?

I can't view the pic because I'm not a member of the forum, but by his description I would say it's a fake jersey, and if it's a fake jersey there's a decent chance it's a fake autograph to boot.

I've been trying to confirm through the University who does the actual team customization. I'm about 99% sure I know who through my own research, but just wanted that confirmation...still waiting, though.

It was the Green Bay regional as a whole for me. It was very close to home for me and to see them playing in Wisconsin, and then winning, was an awesome moment. Myself and about a half dozen others tailgated at Lambeau both days and had a great time the whole weekend.

Unless they gave the higher seed the choice of venue...not forcing them to play in their normal home arena, but allowing them to choose where they'd like to play. Then, Yale can still go to Bridgeport and pack in way more fans.

Lee Goren was in house during the weekend. He would have been a great candidate. He was a stud in college for UND and was huge part of a title team. However, his name rarely gets mentioned lately, so he would have been a great candidate. I was at the game so I didn't get to listen (sounds like a good thing), but I'm hoping Tim H gets back in the booth ASAP.

The team will be wearing white Thursday as well as Saturday if they beat Michigan. I will be wearing Green, you can wear whatever you like.

Either Duluth or Notre Dame. Why? Michigan is the only team with more National Championships than the Sioux...we don't want them to get a bigger lead.

People hate us because it starts with the media. Why do media outsiders not care for the Fighting Sioux? The fanbase. We are so passionate and, well, obnoxious (in a good way to me) that any little thing they say that isn't in full support of Sioux hockey gets shredded by Sioux fans. I think it takes a toll on those members of the media, and their dislike (I wouldn't say hate) stems from that. Most try to maintain a professional attitude about it or try to hide their feelings...some show their displeasures. If we had a much smaller fanbase that didn't jump on anything negative about the team, I think you'd see a difference in opinion. Throw in a bunch of successful seasons, and it just adds fuel to the fire.

If you could, could you also do the short pre-game "highlight" video right before the start of the Sunday game against DU? You'd rock if you could!

I liken Donovan to a guy like Taylor Chorney. Good skill and can provide input offensively, but just doesn't have the size to jump right into the NHL. Give him a year or two (or more) in the AHL and he may get there. If Taylor is struggling for time, Donovan won't jump right in either.

Also, based on how the voting takes place, I don't see it possible for Frattin to win the award. Voters rate their top 5 finalists 1 through 5. Not sure if the guy you pick to win gets a 1 or a 5, but either way, the guy with either the most points or least points win. Going by that criteria, not one voter will likely put Miele any farther down than 2nd on their list. If even just a handful of people put Frattin farther down the list (or not on their list at all) he will lose a ton of ground just by those few voters...which I see as a very likely scenario. It's tough to think that he won't win, but you have to be realistic in a situation like this, and I just don't think Frattin can win. I sure hope I'm wrong!

Just hold up a large blank piece of paper just for the hell of it haha.

There is only one knock on Hakstol...and that is the lack of a national championship. That's it. Period. I think, for some, it's hard to see some of the team's Hakstol has fielded not win a title. I am not one of them. It's hard enough to even get to the Frozen Four, even with a stacked team. To win it is a whole 'nother challenge. The coach can only do so much. He can't change bad bounces and he can't go and play goalie if the team's goaltender flopped in the Frozen Four. He can't go score a game-winning goal, and can't deliver a momentum shifting check. This speaks for itself: 5 Frozen Fours in 7 seasons 2 MacNaughton Cups 3 Broadmoor Trophy's A team that gave you confidence to win it all come playoff time, every single season Has produced top-notch talent...who have been greatly successful both on and off the ice....he turns boys into men basically He doesn't take no for an answer He epitomizes the character and love of the Sioux tradition, and backs it up strongly. The team has seen growth in the fanbase and he has built excitement in a program where some thought it has reached its peak. The stands are always full, and look what has happened when the team plays in places like St Paul for the Final Five...it's jam-packed with Sioux fans. Some of this may seem unrelated to the head coach, but in reality, much if it is on his shoulders, whether it's good or bad. For us, we've seen some of the greatest times in Sioux hockey history...now it's time to win a national championship. I wouldn't trade Hakstol for anyone.