MafiaMan

They will build a third hockey arena on the U of M campus before spending a single taxpayer nickel to assist with putting one in Bemidji.

It's the only women's program in the country with its own arena. Even UConn women's basketball shares its court with the men. But not in Minnesota, that's not good enough. Can anyone recall the cost to build? UMD can't get a new arena to save its life without the city of Duluth ponying up for it, but we can build a separate women's facility at the almighty 'U'.

Note to Montana and Montana State: Stop recruiting thugs and punks.

How much impact did building a second hockey arena on campus affect Minnesota's budget?

Oh, I get now. They changed the rule to something better for the next season. Meanwhile, we somehow call for the WCHA to rectify its mistake by making an after-the-fact change. I'm confused.

Yea, why waste time with second-rate programs like Minnesota when BSU can schedule a powerhouse like the Rochester Institute of Technology.

It's not just fans perpuating that myth, mksioux. AD's and coaches could help out by actually having Minny play the WCHA Final Five semi-final how the seedings say they should instead of allowing them to buck the system.

Gopher fans aren't any different than Sioux fans. If the Sioux weren't in the Final Five (and they weren't just a couple of years ago), I would still go, but obviously plenty of green and white fans would stay home. Same thing with Wisconsin fans. I'm not sure what conspiracy theory you're touting here, Cardinal. If the Gophers don't make it attendance will go down. Where's the theory in that?

In a related story, Cardinal is also reporting that the WCHA will be cancelling the Final Five if Minnesota does not advance to the tournament.

I didn't hear the actual comments but if true, definitely something I'd expect to hear from Minnesota. Frankly, it's too bad UND just didn't invite St Cloud or Wisconsin to break in the new REA.

Good points, Goon. I expect Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan State to be applying for membership into the MAC any day now since none of them can beat Ohio State in football on a regular basis.

Tickets have been sold. Thank you.

Mankato is definitely an easy ticket and there are plenty of Sioux fans in the house!

I thought the idiots were in the student section at the Artist Formerly Known As Midwest Wireless Civic Center. Thanks to my next-to-the-student section tickets, I was treated to the following catchy cheers: F*** the Sioux! Sioux's a girl's name! You f***in' cheat! and, the all-time classic... Hang the Sioux! Given Mankato's sad history with treatment of Indians, I was especially unnerved by the last chant. Mankato Sioux Indians Hanging While I enjoy a good road trip and Mankato is an easy ticket for Sioux fans, sometimes, it takes everything in me to not go punch some moron in the face. The one saving point for last night's game was the student behind me yelling "WHAT A PATHETIC POWER PLAY!" two seconds before the Sioux scored a goal on that very same power play. Hilarious. Good sweep for the Sioux. Let's keep things rollin' vs UAA next weekend!

$25 per night or $45 for both nights.

Tickets are still available! Face is $37 per night. I'll sell for $30.

Millen? Snuggerud? Did you attend UND when I was there (1988-1992)?

Is he on double-secret probation too?

I'm sure he's looking. Maybe golden boy Tony Lucia has earned a shot between the pipes.

I couldn't agree more if I wanted to! Boy, would I love to see the next practice when Stauber starts giving Frazee some instructions!

I find it almost ironic that you mention the Big 12 conference considering that the old Southwest Conference and the Big 8 existed before the formation of the Big 12 in 1994. Do some light reading and you'll find that the Big 12 came to be as the result of a golf game amongst AD's from various schools which eventually led to the formation of the Big 12. Only some lobbying from some VERY powerful officials, including Governor Ann Richards, got Baylor into the Big 12 and not left out in the cold. Almost overnight, the Southwest Conference became extinct. You think the Big 10 Hockey Conference is impossible? I suggest you think again.

Dude, all I'm sayin' is that even top programs can't do it year after year after year. There's always going to be a hiccup in there somewhere.

Some people have short memories. Good teams don't always bounce right back when losing top talent. To think that the Sioux will just plop new guys into the roles vacated by Oshie and others is a bit lofty. Cue the 2001-2002 season, please: 16-19-2 record, 11-15-2 in the WCHA, 7-9-1 at home, and 7-10-1 on the road. That season ended with a WCHA first-round playoff loss at Minnesota. North Dakota isn't exempt from a down year anymore than Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Boston College, or Boston U are.

What did I miss? PCM has left the SiouxSports.com board for what reason? And what did THETRIOUXPER do that was he warranted a suspension?

Two tickets for both nights still available. Section 314, row K, seats 3 & 4. $37 for the pair for each night or $74 for the weekend series.