MafiaMan

Good point, Stack. I'd rather be an over-achiever at season's end (like UND) rather than a big under-achiever (UMD). I'll say one thing about fast-forwarding...can we just cut to October 2nd right now? That'd be great. And while I'm wishing, how about un-banning boob avatars please. Thank you.

I gotta disagree with you on this one, AZSIOUX. Yes, this is a Sioux board, but it doesn't mean we have to be homers all the time. I think we're all in agreement that we'd like Phil Kessel to be the second coming of Dave Spehar (well, unless he's wearing the red, white, and blue of the USA), but we'll see what happens. There is no question that the Sioux would be heaping praises upon the kid had we gotten him. Instead, everyone's trying to lobby shots at his defensive prowess. Time will tell of the Parise vs Kessel comparison, but if Kessel brings home so much as one NCAA title to the U of small m, he'll be the clear winner in my book.

Funny, though, how one can look horrible, but some look good. The Maine "dekes" are actually pretty cool, especially when compared with the third jersey Maine now sports.

That particular jersey is actually done by Zephyr and was called "The Deke." No, the style was never used by UND.

Stop trying to educate me on what is racist and what isn't, GrahamCracker. My great grandparents emigrated to the USA from Italy. My grandpa can still recall signs in stores, workshops, and offices saying "WOPS need not apply" and "no Italians." Your people don't have exclusive rights to the experience of racism. Just because I am white doesn't mean racism does not apply.

Don't be such a schmuck, petey23. Haven't you heard the nickname controversy going on at Marquette? They are actually going to have a vote to determine whether the nickname should stay the Buckeyes or if it should be changed to the Badgers.

Thanks for refreshing my memory, PCM. Ever thought of trying out for ESPN's "Stump the Schwab"?

Nice work, Mr Moderator, but couldn't bertibm's boobies have stayed for one more post?

Good explanation, PCM and good reminder about that Bochenski goal against the Gophers. If I remember right, wasn't that a clearing attempt by the Gopher goalie that hit Bochenski in the thigh and bounced into the empty net?

BOOBIES!

You're right Fedorov. Clearly, this is the best recruiting class in the history of hockey. It's a good thing the 1980 Soviet Olympic team is past its prime because the 2005-2006 Gophers would give them an a** kicking they wouldn't soon forget.

The truth shall set you free, I Ranger! I couldn't agree more.