MafiaMan

Your incident is unfortunate and I would bet 98% of true Sioux fans agree. I'm sure you read earlier posts on this thread regarding vandalism of my truck a few years ago at the Final Five. At the very same tournament, an adult Gopher fan walking by a group of Sioux fans having a conversation poked the chest of my then-8 year old kid (making sure to point out the Sioux crest on the jersey he was wearing) and yelled 'F*** the Sioux' at him. Before I could even say a word to this guy or pound his drunk Gopher face in, one of St Paul's finest quickly grabbed me and said 'let it go...this happens all the time when the Sioux win here.' Many of your fans won't be missed either...

Priceless. Gopher fan who detested former Sioux Zach Parise now bucks out $250 for a jersey with his name on it.

I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest Don might have had a hunch his kid was going to Notre Dame before he actually officially committed...

With the addition of Rutgers and Maryland to the Big 14, I wonder what the possibilities are, if any, of those schools starting up hockey programs. Then again, if they get too many teams in the BTHC, they will have to split into divisions like 'leaders' and 'legends'. LOL!

I have a different definition of that word for you, going back to the 2010 Final Five when I parked in a ramp in St Paul. A car full of Gopher fans pulled in right next to me and had all kinds of nice comments for me as we walked in the ramp for a short time. After the championship game ended, I returned to my truck to find the entire right side keyed up and a giant dent by the wheel well along with white paint flakes (coincidentally the color of the 1990's hoopdie that had been parked next to me just before game-time). $500 out-of-pocket for me and $2500 out of State Farm's pocket later, my truck was as good as new. I suppose it's speculative to think the drunk morons wearing Gopher jerseys who parked right next to me would do such a thing...but if it was (and it wasn't likely an unhappy Denver or St Cloud fan), I would gladly refer to them as the 'biggest pussy move I've seen in years,' to use your words.

I disagree and think they will be accepted. Having a 10-team league is far easier than a 9-team league and UAH appears to have made a commitment to facility upgrades that will help its case. C'mon, Bruce, don't let the Chargers down!

Relax. The Falcons lost to the Panthers at home and everyone wrote them off...then they came out a week later and throttled the Giants 34-0. Momentum's a fickle mistress...maybe the Sioux can catch her this weekend.

Dammit, NDH, so you were SPECULATING that it would be on an earlier weekend? I was looking forward to an additional tournament. I think it's a great idea...Bruce, are you actually reading the posts here? NDH, you're onto something with this idea.

LOL...as if playing BC and Notre Dame is like scheduling St Thomas Academy and Hill-Murray. I guess I didn't realize the Gophers' entire 2012-2013 schedule was entirely at Mariucci Arena.

Are they really staggering it? You mean some years I can spend not one but TWO consecutive weekends watching college hockey? So, NDH, wanna join me at the 'new' WCHA Final Five when it comes to town?

Michigan vs Ohio State football? The Army/Navy game? North Carolina vs Duke men's basketball? I'm a Sioux fan, too, but the greatest regular season event in the country? Son, I've heard some whoppers in my day, but that takes the cake.

What a train wreck the Wolverines have become this season. The Spartans beat Notre Dame last night to earn a split but this is the 3rd time Michigan has been swept at home this season. That never happens at Yost. It's also their 4th straight home loss. Wow.

I'm not sure what this race for the mcNoughton is, but it's certainly not as cool as the MacNaughton Cup!

Whoa! Put down the Mary Jane!

Fixed your post.

If the hit was Budish on Danny Kristo, you would be booing along with the rest of Mariucci Arena if a five minute major was called.

What city is that?

I'll cut him some slack this one time Goon. Maybe Mariucci's Obama-phone doesn't have high-quality internet access.

Nice political slam, Mariucci. Stay classy.

One of my good friends was at the game and agreed with me 100%. 2 minute minor. If that call is the other way around, Gopher fans are screaming 'dive'.

This will only help college hockey if this gets done. Kudos to the folks at UAH for not rolling over and letting their program die.

BINGO! Watch the replay in slow-motion. Budish sees the hit coming and after the AA player commits to the hit, he turns his back to the player. Nice job of selling it too. 5 minute major...no way.

Unsubstantiated rumor, I might add. Still doesn't explain Mario's disappearing act, especially since his daddy is Grant's boss.

Gophers 2-1 after 2. Maine ties 1-1 at Northeastern. I am going to predict a coaching change at Maine if this season doesn't rapidly improve.

1-0 Seawolves after one period of play.