MafiaMan

The "Minnesota Rule" also applied approximately 10 or so years ago, the last time the tournament was held at The Bradley Center in Milwaukee. I despise the Gophers as much as anyone, but calling it "The Minnesota Rule" is a bit misleading. If the WCHA Final Five was played every year in Grand Forks and no matter what seed they were, the Sioux played the 7:00 pm Friday semi-final game, would it then be "The Sioux Rule"?

The Intermediate Gold mites are getting set for their first game...coming up December 28th!

Update: I have $150 in-hand and two "checks in the mail." I've already committed to SIOUXSPORTS.COM being on the back of this year's Intermediate Gold Mites but am hoping for a few more financial backers. Thank you for your support in what will obviously be the last team ever sponsored by anthing associated with the word 'Fighting Sioux.'

Update: I've committed to sponsoring what will likely be the last SiouxSports.com mites team sponsorship ever. This year, we will be sponsoring the Mite Intermediate team. Jersey colors have yet to be announced. Next year, we'll be FightingPinkFlamingos.com, but that's another story for another day. I've received two commitments thus far...PM me for address to send your check to. SiouxSports.com is mentioned on the www.kennedyhockey.org home page and will also be on display on a banner at the Bloomington Ice Gardens. Thank you for your support.

I'm looking for 5 or 6 tickets to the weekend series over Thanksgiving for the Notre Dame series. I'd definitely prefer lower level, but beggars can't be choosers. Time to make the once-a-year trip to Grand Forks. GO SIOUX!

Same schpeel as last year. Just PM me if you would like to contribute and I'll send you my address. The Mite Coordinator told me last week that she would "love" to have SiouxSports.com back this year.

Just checkin' to see if anyone has the scoop on this weekend's series...

Mite hockey for 2010-11 is starting up. I've been asked by several board members if SiouxSports.com will again be sponsoring a team this year. Hmnnnnn...anyone interested in SiouxSports.com Part II? Kennedy Hockey Page Check out the "Sponsors" link at the top of the page. SiouxSports.com is listed first.

I have a large Fighting Sioux poster print that I'd like to sell. It's a large print of All-Americans, National Championship Banners, coaches, etc. that was done sometime before 1997 as the last NCAA banner pictured is from 1987. I will try to post a picture later but if you're interested, please drop me a line and I can give you more details.

I wish. My cell phone has been blowing up with "See ya Sioux" and "Go Flickertails" texts since about 10 pm yesterday.

Kennedy's colors are gold, navy blue, and white. The mite jerseys have traditionally been either white, gold, or navy blue. I lobbied for a change in tradition and the first "Kennedy green" team, but that was shot down pretty quickly.

I wasn't able to listen to this yesterday...does anyone have a snap-shot of some highlights of this show?

I'm not sure whether to be ecstatic over this or if in a year I'll be wishing for Frank and Doug to be back in the booth. While I wasn't happy with Woog and his riot-inciting tone during game 3 of the Sioux/Gopher series, I have personally met him several times and chatted hockey with him. He bleeds maroon and gold but was very polite in discussing Sioux hockey with me and always complimentary about the team. I ran into Doug at the Final Five and since I had Scott Sandelin's and Bill Watson's autographs on the back of my son's Sioux jersey, asked if he'd sign it too. He chuckled and said "I don't sign many green jerseys," but gladly wrote his name on the back. Nice conversation piece. By the way, he does read this site, too. I liked the picture previously posted and during the WCHA playoffs a few years ago, I ran into Doug at Joe Sensor's in Bloomington. I asked him if I could take a picture with him wearing my Sioux jersey and his response was "if I didn't think that would end up on SiouxSports.com about five minutes after we take it, I would." I just about peed my pants.

I would like to personally thank the Sioux coaches and players not only for an outstanding season, but for their actions during the Final Five. The coaches and players all took the time to sign my son's Sioux jersey - the one that has been proudly worn by him at almost every mites practice he has at the Bloomington Ice Gardens. Several players personally took the time for a knuckle-bump, to personally talk with him, as well as pose for a picture with him. I appreciate all of your efforts, not only on the ice, but for giving an 8 year old kid the biggest smile ever. Winning the Final Five was the icing on the cake for a wonderful weekend in St Paul that won't soon be forgotten. He had to dry a tear or two after the Yale game, but I told him that we need to remember the positive things on the season and get ready to cheer loud again next fall. Thank you, Sioux coaches and players. We, the fans, are proud of you all.

Dude, you realize that Jack Parker went 20some years between national titles and Red Berenson has won exactly two in I believe 25 years at Michigan. Those guys are legends. I bet they're glad, though, that you're not the AD at their schools. Dave Hakstol will win the national title. Someday. Someday SOON. Bank on it. But let's not be like Gopher fans who were on the "I love you Don Lucia" bandwagon after winning titles in 2002 and 2003 only to scream for his head now and how the only titles he won were with "Woog players." C'mon, Sioux fans. The sun will come out in 2011.

Every time I see #29 on the ice, it makes me think back to his days at Moorhead when I watched the Minnesota state championship. How that Spud team lost to Holy Angels Academy still mystifies me... Thanks to the seniors for great leadership throughout your Sioux career. Best of luck in your next adventure!

Two part answer: A) I personally know the owners of the Hoggsbreath as they have sponsored by softball team for 15+ years. It's a nice, quiet venue on a Saturday morning in March. B) The Hoggsbreath is a quick 7 minute drive out of St Paul. The Bloomington Joe Senser's is a 20-30 minute jaunt to the Xcel Energy Center, depending on traffic on Shepard Road and parking conditions by Eagle Blvd. BigChief is right, the Bloomington Joe Senser's is a great place to watch the Sioux, but tonight, you'll be competing with NCAA basketball and other events, so it won't be the only gig on TV there.

Update: I set up a Shutterfly account Sunday night and have plenty of photos of the SiouxSports.com team on there. If you PM me with your e-mail address, I'll be happy to send you an invitation to view the photos taken throughout the season. I also e-mailed a certain moderator-who-shall-remain-nameless-to-protect-his-identity an invitation. He may post a few pics on the site here if he has a chance.

Lots of "maybe"'s and "I think I'm in"'s...but unfortunately, a small crowd this year. Too bad, you missed some good food and a welcome-sign to Sioux fans on the marquee!

Oh he'll find a way!

Head count, please!

I'll be in section 102 row 9, right on the blue line to the left of the zamboni entrance. You will recognize me because my row will consist of me in my retro 1964-1971 white #19 Sioux jersey, my Lake Superior State buddy who is just there for the hockey, and my other four friends who will be drowning their Gopher sorrows in their beer all weekend.

CONSIDERING IT? Dude, there will be plenty of fans there dying to meet someone with enough time to post 17,000+ items on this board!

The more the merrier! I just want to give Tom and Jossie a heads-up before-hand because Saturday mornings are usually a bit quiet and I want them to be prepared for our arrival. Thanks!

I'd be happy to give you a ride to the Hoggsbreath...provided you shower and clean yourself up a bit before getting into my truck. Just teasin'...you know I'm your biggest fan.