MafiaMan

I don't know if it's EVERY thread...besides, there's a lot to talk about today!

I think Memorial Stadium is about the perfect size venue for an outdoor game. I am not sure how much of an 'experience' watching an outdoor game can be from the top rows of Dodger Stadium or Michigan Stadium.

Tough to be missing key players due to the Olympics...then throw in an injury or two to key players that are left. Yikes.

Mario Lemieux is a living legend. Sidney couldn't carry his jock strap.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/01/31/christian-college-in-wisconsin-drops-crusaders-nickname/ I have often wondered how long it would be before Holy Cross found its nickname in trouble. We're not quite there yet, but I have a feeling the issue is about to be raised.

Yep, Ray77...and don't forget - new "special" jerseys for each and every team for the games! it's so unusual to see outdoor games...I wish they'd make a comeback. Give it another 20 years and it'll be "come see the North Dakota Fighting Sioux as they play hockey INDOORS...just like the good old days of 2005!"

Right on. St Cloud - meh. UMD - meh. Denver - 5-10 fans CC - 1 alumni living in the TC's, his wife, and player parents

You're right, it is funny once you look back. This whole thread started to be about him and then he records a 59 save shut-out win almost immediately afterward. That's funny.

Just get in the tournament...anything can happen after that.

Personally, I would love to see St Cloud, UMD, Denver, and CC all eliminated in the first round just so we can see what Nebraska-Omaha, Western Michigan, and Miami bring to the Target Center. Perish the thought, but if UND is eliminated in the first round, the crowd at Target Center for the NCHC tournament will make the crowd at the WCHA tournament at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids look like the Hockey City Classic

Not sure if you're being tough on Scrivens or not, but it did take guys like Jimmy Howard and Ben Bishop a few years to develop into quality NHL goaltenders after they left the college scene.

Whoa whoa whoa, you're saying there are teams playing an outdoor game this season? That's soooo cool!

Like I said, AZSIOUX will not be happy about this premature posting.

Shenanigans? Flashbacks? I call it "tomfoolery."

Totally agree.

Will you be wearing your Crosby #87 Canada jersey for the Sochi games?

Nice post, Snake. It is always amusing watching Gopher fans try to explain that the X is a 'neutral' site venue. Remember the 2002 NCAA Frozen Four when Don Lucia was asked about the potential crowd and his response was something to the effect that he expected a 50/50 Maine/Minnesota split? That was downright comical. That's like saying a Frozen Four at Boston Garden involving Boston College and Minnesota would draw a half-and-half split. No way that happens. The higher seeds don't matter at all, especially if you're the host school in your own yard and the #4 seed. Heck, Wisconsin's last title was won without ever having to leave the state! Regional in Green Bay, Frozen Four in Milwaukee.

Totally agree! I know their most popular song was Cherry Pie, although I never did understand the video and what that all meant. Anyways, I always hated Cherry Pie and Heaven but Uncle Tom's Cabin...damn, that's an '80's big hair band top ten song right there.

Wilbur had mentioned this previously - if there was enough interest, I would contact the Hogg and have them put an order together. What's the preference? Short sleeve? Long sleeve? White? Green? Black? "Hoggsbreath International Nite Club" logo or the wild boar logo? "SiouxSports.com Brunch Club" on the back? If I had a minimum number of 12 of one style and color, the Hogg will have them made up and I can sell them for cost.

Who?

Were you reading the doom and gloom on this site before the recently-ended unbeaten streak?

Jani was kicked out of Warrant for good in 2008 due to his alcohol problems. Bobbie Brown's looking a little rough these days too.

Of course you do, Mariucci. If the 2017 regional is in St Paul and the Sioux or Michigan go 30-0 in the regular season and conference tournament play, they might STILL have to beat a 20-10 Gopher team in front of 10,000-12,000 Gopher fans just to GET to the Frozen Four. And since the X is a venue that continues to bid on regionals and be awarded them almost every other year it seems, that increases Minnesota's chances of making the Frozen Four exponentially. My theory? If Alaska-Anchorage goes 25-5 in the regular season and is ranked #1 in the country, why shouldn't they be rewarded with another 2-3 home games for the right to go to the Frozen Four? Can you imagine the NFL or NHL running things this way? Great job on the Presidents Trophy, Bruins. Now because a site was pre-selected four years ago, you now need to win a playoff game against Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh in order to advance on in the playoffs. Good luck!

Yes, UND was a number one seed. It was considered by many to be a monumental upset by Michigan. I was there...it was a joke that UND had to play Michigan at Yost. There were PLENTY of rule changes enacted after that travesty including no home team logos on the ice (with the exception of the hosting school logo), no "alternate jersey," the lower seed must use visiting locker rooms even if its their home rink...I am sure I am missing a few.

Cue Pedro Cerrano: Fuzzy hats...keep head warm...thanks.