MafiaMan

Correct...sometimes they go #1 (Brian Lawton). The draft isn't an exact science.

Personally, I'd like to see PK come back for one more year for the sole purpose of watching him play at Wisconsin one more time. If he thinks those fans were nasty to him LAST YEAR...

Not silly at all. I hate Kessel's cockiness as much as I hated Sean Hill's cheap-shots in the late 1980's/early 1990's (Wisconsin) and as much as I can't stand how "Diver Down" Robbie Earl (also Wisconsin) plays the game. While ESPN touted his 'miracle' goal against Maine, that bush league stunt made me want to puke.

The answer to your question is 'no', we wouldn't treat him any differently. In fact, we'll hate him just as much when he's a Bruin. On the plus side, it'll be fun to watch the opposition reaction when he does the ear-cupping move after scoring a goal in Montreal.

Was that your batting practice fastball?

Of course I do, Greyeagle. If I didn't, I'd be a Gopher fan!

No can do, dagies. I was there for the comeback against NMU and it was REAL. Well, I was at the 2002 Frozen Four title game, too, but that was obviously an implanted memory in my brain.

OK, it's totally bugging me...does anyone else remember the NMU game that I am talking about?

Such valuable insight and a well-thought out comment there TRIOUXPER. Who hacked into your account? Just teasin'. I totally agree with you. Spirko is, was, and always will be welcome as a Fighting Sioux and he has nothing to apologize for for leaving to go back to his home country.

My bad! I had Barry and Maurice flip-flopped. The Bee Gees Greatest Hits CD is still one of the best of all-time. I can hear it now... Baby, I can't figure it out Your kisses taste like honey Sweet lies don't gimme no rise Oh, oh what you're trying to do? Livin' on your cheatin' and the pain grows inside me It's enough to leave me crying in the rain Love you forever but you're driving me insane and I'm hanging on Oh, oh, I'll win, I'll never give in Our love has got the power Too many lovers in one lifetime ain't good for you You treat me like a vision in the night Someone there to stand behind you When your world ain't working right I ain't no vision, I am the man who loves you inside out backwards and forwards with my heart hanging out I love no other way What am I gonna do if we lose that fire? Wrap myself up and take me home again Too many heartaches in one lifetime ain't good for me I figure it's the love that keeps you warm Let this moment be forever we won't ever feel the storm I ain't no vision, I am the man who loves you inside out backwards and forwards with my heart hanging out I love no other way What am I gonna do if we lose that fire? Don't try to tell me it's all over I can't hear a word I can't hear a line No man could love you more And that's what I'm cryin' for You can't change the way I feel inside You're the reason for my laughter and my sorrow Blow out the candle I will burn again tomorrow No man on earth can stand between my love and I And no matter how you hurt me I will love you till I die I ain't no vision, I am the man who loves you inside out backwards and forwards with my heart hanging out I love no other way What am I gonna do if we lose that fire?

Who knew?

Gopher Hockey: Back-to-Back Champions in 2002 and 2003 OR COMMUNIST PROPAGANDA?

Somethin' wrong with bald guys, Sioux-cia?

I GOTTA FEVAH...AND DA ONLY PRA-SCRIPTION...IS MORE COWBELL!

Wait a second...I think we have a winner!

I still think it's this dude in the front...

Can't be Maurice (in the middle) though...he passed away 3 1/2 years ago.

You're right...he was a freshman in 2002-2003...I was thinking he was a freshman in 2001-2002. My hockey mind wasn't in its right frame for that time span during the dark ages known as "the years the Gophers were called 'national champions'".

Um...Vanek didn't win the Frozen Four MOP UNTIL his sophomore year...Grant Potulny was the 2002 Frozen Four MOP.

Why is the lead singer of 1970's super-group Boston holding the Stanley Cup?

Where do some people get the idea that Phil Jackson has a soft spot anywhere in his body for North Dakota?

Anyone who was there will tell you the most unbelievable comeback was the 1989, 1990, or 1991 comeback (forgive my old memory for forgetting the year) from a 5-0 third period deficit against Northern Michigan. The Sioux scored 5 third period goals to tie it up and force OT where both teams' goalies stoned breakaway chances, leaving the game all tied up. NMU skated off like they'd just lost the national championship...the Sioux and the fans that were left celebrated like mad. I'd bet 1/3 of the arena packed it in after the 5th Wildcat goal and by the time it was 5-4, fans were scrambling to get back into the building. It was unbelievable.

Fox 9 news just released a picture of three Gopher hockey recruits whooping it up at Blarney's this past weekend...

I'm going with my gut feeling telling me that Toews will be in Far, er, Grand Forks, next season. Giggity giggity...alright!

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